Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Richfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in roads with medium priority
2026 Sidewalk and Concrete Projects
Kids walking to Sheridan Hills Elementary will get new sidewalks, with the City hiring Concrete Idea, Inc. for $429,153.25 and tapping state bond funds through a MnDOT agreement.
West 76th Street and Newton Avenue intersection safety project
The Council signed onto a state Highway Safety Improvement Program grant application for the West 76th Street and Newton Avenue intersection, a step toward funding safety upgrades there.
Regional Transportation Grant Applications
The council signed off on two grant agreements with the Met Council supporting walking and biking projects.
69th Street reconstruction engineering contract
The council approved $680,570 for Stantec to do the engineering work on rebuilding 69th Street. Construction planning for the project is now moving forward.
Penn Avenue (CSAH 32) Reconstruction Bond Reimbursement
The City took a required legal step toward funding the Penn Avenue reconstruction, declaring it will reimburse project costs from future street and utility bond proceeds.
2026 Mill and Overlay Street Paving
GMH Asphalt Corporation won the contract for this year's mill and overlay street resurfacing program.
Nicollet Avenue parking prohibition (77th to 66th Street)
On-street parking will be banned on Nicollet Avenue between 77th and 66th Streets under Resolution 2026-12418. The change won't kick in until construction wraps and new signs are up — 77th to 70th first, the rest a year later.
K Line Bus Rapid Transit on Nicollet Avenue
Metro Transit wants to run its next bus rapid transit line down Nicollet Avenue through Richfield, with construction between 2030 and 2035. Council gave its official blessing and wants the route extended south to the American Boulevard Orange Line station. Nicollet reconstruction this summer is already being built to fit future BRT platforms.