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Richfield City Council approves consent calendar, adopts emergency pre-eviction extension, directs staff to draft towing fee assistance agreement

RichfieldFeb 24, 20263 min read

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The Richfield City Council met February 24, 2026 (called to order by Mayor Mary Supple at 7:06 p.m.; adjourned 7:45 p.m.). Council approved the agenda and minutes, and adopted the consent calendar (5-0) which included disbursements/claims of $5,732,758.15, approval of an engineering consultant pool for 2026–2030, and an emergency ordinance temporarily extending pre-eviction notice requirements (Bill No. 2026-04). Public comment focused on immigration enforcement, automated license plate readers (FLOCK), towing/abandoned-vehicle enforcement, and excessive lighting. The Transportation Commission recommendation to limit impoundment of abandoned vehicles was discussed; staff warned of potential unintended consequences. City Manager Rodriguez proposed a social services contract with Richfield Leadership Network to reimburse towing/impound fees related to immigration enforcement (initial $5,000; up to $10,000 if needed), and the Council directed staff to return with a draft agreement. A proclamation celebrating Black History Month was presented.

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Approved agenda as presented (vote 5-0).
Approved minutes of the Feb. 10, 2026 City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting (vote 5-0).
Approved Consent Calendar (vote 5-0), including: disbursements/claims totaling $5,732,758.15; engineering consultant pool agreements for calendar years 2026–2030; and Emergency Ordinance (Bill No. 2026-04) temporarily extending pre-eviction notice requirements.
Directed staff to return with a draft social services contract with Richfield Leadership Network to reimburse Richfield residents for towing/impound fees related to immigration enforcement (initial $5,000, increaseable to $10,000 if needed).
Acknowledged Transportation Commission recommendation to cease impoundment of abandoned vehicles (with exceptions for public safety) and to allow retroactive fee waivers given proof of detainment; staff noted potential unintended consequences and existing towing contractor flexibility.
Presented a proclamation celebrating Black History Month.

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City Council Meeting

Feb 24, 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 February 10, 2026, and (2) Regular City Council Meeting from February 10, 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
a. Proclamation celebrating Black History Month
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Decision: 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 the approval of engineering consultant pool agreements between the City and the selected engineering firms for routine professional engineering services for calendar years 2026 through 2030.
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Calendar
c. Consider an Emergency Ordinance to temporarily extend Pre-eviction Notice requirements
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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