Anytime Fitness conversion at 6503 Nicollet Avenue South

Co-owner of Baleo Holdings and an Anytime Fitness owner since 2022, he said the business has been part of Richfield since 2013, is fully aligned with staff recommendations, and offered to put bike rack funds in escrow to show commitment. He noted peak gym usage is 5–7 p.m., the shopping center's quietest time.

Another Baleo Holdings representative who addressed noise concerns, explaining the gym installs thick rubber flooring, doesn't play loud music, and focuses on personal training with a small membership base — so neighbors shouldn't worry about sound.