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Walter Burk
Councilmember Ward 12025-01-01 – 2029-01-09 (month-level start: January 2025 per November 2024 election, MPR News 2024 Richfield Ward 1 race; end January 9, 2029 per city directory Term Expires https://www.richfieldmn.gov/m/directory/employee?eid=62)
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 11:14
- Avg per meeting
- 2:49
- Segments
- 110
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Top issues during term (5)(Environment)
medium↑Oct 2026[10]
Ash tree removal and replanting project
Nearly $500,000 USDA grant funding the project.
high↓Aug 2026[5]
Bird collision safety near a migration route
Compliance could require changes to exterior glazing, which the developer says would be costly.
low↓May 2026[2]
Rain Garden Installations
Funded by an RBWMO grant, so limited cost to city taxpayers.
medium↓Apr 2026[1]
Updated Climate Action Plan
medium↓Feb 2026[1]
Excessive outdoor lighting
Possible energy and cost savings from reduced and smarter lighting, per resident testimony.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.