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Council approves consent calendar including Hennepin youth-sports grant, state solar grants and Safe Routes bid acknowledgment
Summary
The Richfield City Council approved its consent calendar June 24, accepting a $10,000 Hennepin County youth-sports equipment grant for the Richfield Ice Arena, two Minnesota 'Solar on Public Buildings' grants for solar installations, and acknowledging bids for a Safe Routes to School project pending MnDOT authorization.
The Richfield City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar on June 24, taking several administrative actions that include grant acceptances and recognition of a bid tabulation for a future capital project.
Among the items approved, the council adopted a resolution accepting a $10,000 Hennepin County youth-sports equipment grant to purchase skate aids, hockey equipment, rental skates and ring dividers for the Richfield Ice Arena and authorized staff to execute a grant agreement.
The council also accepted two Minnesota “Solar on Public Buildings” program grants, for $67,064 and $68,785, to purchase and install solar energy equipment on the roofs of the Ridgefield Ice Arena and the Ridgefield Public Works building.
On the Safe Routes to School project (70 Third Street), staff presented a bid tabulation and the council acknowledged receipt of bids. The council approved language authorizing the mayor and city manager to take necessary steps to award a contract to the responsible low bidder upon MnDOT authorization, and authorized the city manager to approve contract changes up to $275,000 without further council consideration. The city clerk noted that accepting the bid tabulation is a formal acknowledgment of receipt and not an award.
Other consent items included setting a July 22, 2025 public hearing for a new on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license application and approving an agreement for prosecution services with HJ Law. After a brief staff presentation the council voted to approve the entire consent calendar by motion.
