Council Work Session - August 25, 2026

The City of Richfield held a council work session on August 25, 2026, focusing primarily on the 2026 revised budget and the 2027 tax levy. Key procurement-related discussions included the Community Development (CD) department's budget, highlighting an $11,000 contract for the comprehensive plan update required every ten years, with plans to set aside funds annually to manage future costs. The session also addressed staffing challenges and training investments, including supervisory development and employee certifications. Additionally, the council discussed mitigating high credit card fees incurred by the building inspections department, estimating a $30,000 recoupment in 2027 through new measures. The Human Resources department presented its budget supporting recruitment, benefits administration, and training programs, including a proposed language incentive and continued investment in respectful workplace and supervisory training. The meeting included budget reallocations between city funds and related authorities but did not specify new vendor selections or RFPs.