Richfield City Council (Mar 10, 2026) adopts IAFF labor agreement, backs Metro K Line, and provides municipal consent for I‑494 Project 2
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Council approved the consent calendar including several grants, adopted a two‑year labor agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1215, supported Metro Transit's proposed K Line on Nicollet Avenue, authorized an MOU with MnDOT for 76th Street/I‑35W safety improvements, and provided municipal consent for I‑494 Corridor Vision Project 2.
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- Approved the agenda and minutes for the Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 work sessions and the Feb. 24 regular meeting.
- Approved the Consent Calendar (items 7a–d), including acceptance of a Hennepin County Lifeguard Services Grant ($50,000), authorization to submit a Minnesota DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant ($500,000) for Veterans Park improvements, and authorization to enter a Source Water Protection Grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health for $11,208.26 to support the Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Program.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-12413 approving the 2026–2027 labor agreement between the City of Richfield and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1215, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-12414 expressing support for Metro Transit's recommendation to route the K Line Bus Rapid Transit on Nicollet Avenue through Richfield.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-12415 authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with MnDOT for future pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements at the 76th Street and I‑35W interchange.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-12416 providing municipal consent for the I‑494 Corridor Vision Project 2 proposed final layout (SP 2785-462) and repealing Resolution No. 12397.
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