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Council approves Nicollet Avenue reconstruction agreement, authorizes gambling permit, receives lawsuit update

RichfieldFeb 10, 20262 min read

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The Richfield City Council met February 10, 2026, in Council Chambers. Council approved an amended agenda, adopted meeting minutes, authorized execution of Hennepin County Cooperative Agreement No. PW 22-19-25 for the 2026–27 Nicollet Avenue reconstruction, approved a lawful gambling premises permit for the Richfield Lions Club at Sandy’s Tavern, heard seven speakers during Open Forum about community concerns (including impacts on children), received an update from the City Attorney on the city’s amicus brief and an ongoing lawsuit related to Operation Metro Surge, and adjourned at 7:51 p.m. All listed votes were 5-0.

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Approved amended agenda moving Consent Calendar item 7b to 8a (vote 5-0).
Approved minutes of the January 27, 2026 City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting (vote 5-0).
Adopted Resolution No. 12409 approving a lawful gambling premises permit for the Richfield Lions Club to conduct gambling at Sandy’s Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South (vote 5-0).
Adopted Resolution No. 12408 authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to finalize and execute Hennepin County Cooperative Agreement No. PW 22-19-25 for the 2026–27 Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project (vote 5-0).
Received City Attorney update on the amicus brief the city joined and the ongoing lawsuit filed by the State of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul related to Operation Metro Surge (including note that a requested preliminary injunction was denied January 30, 2026).
Adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. (vote 5-0).

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City Council Meeting

Feb 10, 2026, 7:00 PMRichfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, 6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield MN 55423completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Meeting Minutes from (1) City Council Work Session from January 27, 2026, and (2) Regular City Council Meeting from January 27, 2026.
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=2
Decision: Approval of Minutes
5. Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
6. Proclamations and Presentations
7. Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However, any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval.
a. Approve Disbursements/Claims
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context
Decision: Consent Calendar
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to finalize and execute Hennepin County Cooperative Agreement No. PW 22-19-25 for the 2026-27 Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project.
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=7 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
c. Consider the approval of a resolution authorizing the lawful gambling premises permit by Richfield Lions Club, to conduct lawful gambling at Sandy's Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South.
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
8. Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
9. Public Hearings
10. Proposed Ordinances
11. Resolutions
12. Other Business
13. City Manager’s Report
14. Council Discussion
a. Hats off to Hometown Hits
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context
Decision: Council Discussion
b. Council Liaison Reports
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context
Decision: Council Discussion
15. Adjournment