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Rori A. Coleman-Woods

Councilmember Ward 32025-01-01 – 2029-01-09 (month-level start: January 2025 per November 2024 election, MPR News 2024 Richfield Ward 3 race; end January 9, 2029 per city directory Term Expires https://www.richfieldmn.gov/directory.aspx?EID=64)

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 9, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
0:12
Avg per meeting
0:12
Segments
4

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (16)(Development)

high↑Mar 2026[21]

Affordable redevelopment of 7517 Humboldt Avenue South

Any TIF award would likely exceed the $2.685 million approved for the earlier version, and Housing Trust Fund dollars could add to the public commitment.

high↑Feb 2026[21]

Nicollet Avenue reconstruction this summer

Up to $5 million in bonds plus additional utility funding, part of the city's long-term debt planning.

high↓Apr 2026[16]

290-unit development adjacent to Veterans Park

The developer plans to pay for sanitary sewer upgrades itself — the city isn't expected to fund them.

high↓Jan 2026[11]

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Priorities Update

Could affect the property-tax treatment of affordable housing projects receiving city trust fund dollars.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

HRA grant transfer to Apartment Remodeling Program

$55,000 moves from the HRA to the EDA's Apartment Remodeling Program; no new taxpayer cost.

medium↓May 2026[4]

Transformation Loan Program guidelines and funding

Loans target projects up to $200,000 in cost, with the fixed loan amount calibrated to remain an effective incentive.

medium↓Apr 2026[3]

Comprehensive Plan update consultant selected

Contract cost not stated in the minutes.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Bring It Home program launch delay

The city's 2026 affordable housing aid allocation is $699,000, up from $653,000 in 2025.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Affordable Homeownership via New Home Program

$240,000 from the affordable housing trust fund, a state matching grant, and anticipated CDBG funding.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Herspace, LLC Encroachment at 6440 Nicollet Avenue

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Anytime Fitness conversion at Richfield Shoppes North

No city cost — a vacant storefront gets a new tenant, with the owners funding the required bike racks themselves.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Property maintenance at the 14th Avenue lot

Cleanup costs fall on the city for now, though buyers are typically asked to clean up lots.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

First new-construction duplex in Richfield since zoning change

The lot sells for $81,500 — below appraised value — because the plan hits city housing goals.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Emergency rental assistance through VEAP

$50,000 committed; $12,000 spent as of last week, with more possibly coming.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Demolition of 6804 14th Avenue South

$22,304 for demolition, versus $41,530 with a county grant if deconstructed.

low↓Apr 2026[1]

Metal detector rental program for property owners

Free to residents, with $50/day penalties for late returns to keep the program honest.

Decisions during term (4)

Recorded while Coleman-Woods was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.