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City Council Meeting

March 24, 2026 · Richfield, MN
Source: Source Document (PDF, 8 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)
✓ Sharon Christensen (Council Member)
✓ Rori A. Coleman-Woods (Council Member)
✓ Katie Rodriguez (City Manager)
✓ Karl Huemiller (Recreation Director)
✓ Kristin Asher (Public Works Director)
✓ Jay Henthorne (Director of Public Safety)
✓ Mary Tietjen (City Attorney)
✓ Michelle Friedrich (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 11/11

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

#4

APPROVED

#5

APPROVED

#6

ADJOURNED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:02 p.m.
#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

Residents addressed the council regarding various issues.
#6

Proclamations and Presentations

None.
#7

Consent Calendar

The council approved the consent calendar items.
#8

Consideration of Items Removed from Consent

None.
#9

Public Hearings

None.
#10

Proposed Ordinances

None.
#11

Resolutions

None.
#12

Other Business

The council considered and approved several items.
#13

City Manager's Report

The city manager reported on various topics.
#14

Council Discussion

The council discussed various topics.
#15

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned.

Public Comments

5 speakers
Birgit Johnson · Topic: Immigration experience

Described her personal journey becoming a U.S. citizen as a respectful immigration experience.

Ashley Heurung · Topic: Opposition to proposal allowing city manager and mayor to spend up to $10,000 on ICE-related reimbursements

Expressed opposition to the proposal, citing concerns about lack of limits, transparency, and oversight.

Ginny Morin · Topic: Opposition to ongoing city spending on charitable initiatives

Expressed opposition to the spending, emphasizing high taxes and questioning budget management.

Deb Nelson · Topic: Concerns about plan to force Golden Tobacco to give up their tobacco license

Expressed concerns about the plan, citing the establishment's compliance with tobacco control law measures and its positive impact on the community.

Aaron Davis · Topic: Concerns about plan to use tax dollars to fund hardship by those affected by ICE operations

Expressed concerns about the plan, suggesting alternative approaches such as hosting a fundraiser or using a go-fund-me campaign.