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Council reviews proposed Public Works storage site at Diagonal Boulevard & Cedar Avenue South

RichfieldDec 9, 20252 min read

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At the December 9, 2025 work session, Public Works staff presented a proposed temporary storage facility at Diagonal Boulevard and Cedar Avenue South, including site plan, budget, schedule, types of materials (including on-site salt), and potential impacts to neighboring homes. Council expressed concerns about residential proximity, property maintenance, and impacts; no final decision was recorded.

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No final decision recorded; Council provided direction and raised concerns about residential proximity, property maintenance, and impacts to neighboring properties.
Public Works confirmed the proposed site would be a temporary storage facility with salt storage remaining on-site and after-hours access limited to emergencies.
Public Works Director stated the Taft storage facility would be retired; the Taft roadway would continue to be used.

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City Council Work Session

Dec 9, 2025, 6:15 PMRichfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, 6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield MN 55423completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. Discuss Proposed Public Works Storage Site at Diagonal Boulevard and Cedar Avenue South.
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Item Discussion
3. Adjournment