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The Richfield Recap - April 11, 2024 |
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Richfield Drives 25 kicks off in June
This summer, Richfield will be taking another step towards a safer community when local speed limits will be lowered to 25 miles per hour throughout the city.
Based on a decision by Richfield City Council in late 2023, Richfield’s residential roads will see a decrease in speed limits by 5 miles per hour (mph). The Richfield Drives 25 initiative will begin in earnest on June 25, when new speed limits go into effect.
View maps, FAQs and more below!
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Nominations open for the Outstanding Citizen Award
The Richfield Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations by April 30 for its annual Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen Award!
This annual award honors a family, group, organizations, business or individual that lives or works in Richfield. The Human Rights Commission gives the award to recognize outstanding community service, a commitment to human rights, or efforts to improve our community and make it a better place for all. The nomination should include enough information to explain why the nominee(s) should be considered for an award that recognizes the “outstanding citizen” in Richfield. The Commission bases their decision on the written information included in the nomination.
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 Monday: Open Book meeting
The City of Richfield uses the Open Book meeting format to allow property owners to address questions about their property assessment directly to the assessing staff on a one-on-one basis.
Richfield's Open Book meeting is scheduled for April 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Avenue).
Taxpayers can also call assessors directly to address questions or request more information. All requests for appointments must be made by May 22, 2024.
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 Rain Barrels still available
Richfield residents can order rain barrels at 25% off retail price from the Recycling Association of Minnesota's spring sale. There’s a limited number of rain barrels available through our combined sale with Bloomington, so don’t miss out! Pick-up will be at the Richfield Farmers Market the morning of May 4th.
Note: If Richfield/Bloomington sells out, residents are welcome to purchase from other locations as noted.
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 As you prepare your yard, plan your gardens, and get new plants this spring, don’t forget to plant for clean water and pollinators! Native plants in yards have many benefits like supporting pollinators and native ecosystems, being resilient during flooding and drought, enhancing soil health, providing food for wildlife and stabilizing soil. Are you interested in protecting pollinators like the rusty patched bumble bee and the monarch butterfly? Lawns to Legumes gives cost-share grants of up to $400 to help cover the costs of planting pollinator-friendly yards. Learn more and apply by May 15!
*Before constructing a rain garden or stormwater infiltration basin, contact the water resources engineer to see whether your property is suitable for infiltration.
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Roadwork Updates: 494 Construction Impacts
 Beginning next week, the I-494/35W project will begin to make more noticeable progress, leading to additional traffic disruptions and detours. The Richfield Recap will attempt to keep residents notified of planned work, but subscribing directly to MnDOT's project notifications will continue to be the most timely way to receive updates.
Ongoing: Traffic shifts and lane closures/reductions, especially during overnight construction.
April 15, 2024: Overnight Full Closure - 35W and 494 Loop Ramps
- Also closed: all four inner loop ramps at I-494/35W
- Closure begins Monday night at 9 p.m. and will reopen Tuesday morning at 5 a.m..
April 16, 2024: Three-week lane closure on WB 78th Street, from Thomas to Penn Ave.
- Access to the businesses/residents will be provided.
April 18, 2024: Ramp closure of WB I-494 to Penn Avenue for 14 days.
- Detour: WB I-494 to France Ave, then to EB I-494 to Penn Ave.
*Please note that all dates are subject to change due to weather, contractor scheduling or other impacts.*
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¡Friday Fun at el Día del Niño!
Last Friday was a great success as more than 450 people gathered together to celebrate children at el Día del Niño!
The resource fair had more than 40 tables, providing interesting topics for every age. Information provided included topics on law enforcement, health, education, financial literacy, Mexican consul, energy and public assistance, recreational programs and mental health.
Participants spent lots of time visiting resource providers, enjoying snacks, doing crafts, playing games and having fun. WCCO News even stopped out to capture the fun!
Thank you to the many sponsors, participants and volunteers who made the evening a huge success!
 
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In case you missed it....Little Spartans Hockey celebrates successful first season
 The Little Spartans hockey program recently wrapped up its inaugural season at the Richfield Ice Arena. The program provided youngsters with a taste of hockey, without the steep costs typically associated with the sport. The group met each weekend for on-ice sessions, and were visited by special guests and coaches throughout the season. Minnesota Hockey recently covered the program and its success.
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