Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Richfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with medium priority
2026 Sidewalk and Concrete Projects
Two big sidewalk contracts moved forward: $395,806.75 for the 2026 Concrete Project and $1,080,651.33 for the 73rd Street/Diagonal Boulevard sidewalk project. A resident asked for a map showing which neighborhoods near 73rd Street and Penn Avenue will be affected.
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 backed six applications for regional funding — a Bicycle Master Plan update, 68th Street sidewalks, a 73rd Street trail, Safe Routes to School at Richfield Middle School, and two 76th Street projects. If funded, these would improve walking and biking connections across the city.
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.