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City Council Meeting

February 24, 2026 · Richfield, MN
Source: Source Document (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 29, 2026 from richfieldmn.api.civicclerk.com ↗
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Attendees

✓ Mary Supple (Mayor)
✓ Walter Burk (Council Member)
✓ Sean Hayford Oleary (Council Member)
✓ Rori A. Coleman-Woods (Council Member)
✓ Christensen (Council Member)
✓ Katie Rodriguez (City Manager)
✓ Joe Powers (City Attorney)
✓ Mary Tietjen (City Attorney)
✓ Michelle Friedrich (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 9/9

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

#4

APPROVED

#5

ADJOURNED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple.
#2

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#3

Approval of Agenda

The council approved the agenda as presented.
#4

Approval of Minutes

The council approved the minutes of the previous meetings.
#5

Open Forum

Six residents addressed the council during the open forum.
#6

Proclamations and Presentations

The council presented a proclamation celebrating Black History Month.
#7

Consent Calendar

The council approved the consent calendar items.
#13

City Manager's Report

The city manager reported on public feedback and updates on police dispatch procedures.
#14

Council Discussion

The council discussed various topics including immigration enforcement and community events.
#15

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Public Comments

7 speakers
Birgit Johnson · Topic: Immigration Enforcement

Expressed concern about current immigration enforcement tactics.

Jacob Poppe · Topic: Automated License Plate Readers

Voiced concern regarding ALPR cameras and their impact on privacy.

Erica Klein · Topic: Temporary Towing Moratorium

Proposed a temporary towing moratorium to protect families affected by immigration enforcement.

Nick Trautner · Topic: Police Role and Purpose

Opined that laws only work when people have faith in them and criticized police for failing to protect the community.

Scott Dahlquist · Topic: Immigration Enforcement

Urged federal reforms to expand legal immigration and citizenship pathways.

Ginny Morin · Topic: Funding for Economic Losses

Asked the council to stop funding economic losses from ICE operations.

Ava McKnight · Topic: Excessive Lighting

Raised concerns about excessive lighting in Richfield and its impact on public health and the environment.