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Richfield City Council Work Session — kratom, gun safety, sidewalk vision, and Section 8 discrimination policy (April 14, 2026)

RichfieldApr 14, 20263 min read

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Council reviewed four policy proposals—kratom regulation, gun safety, a long-term sidewalk/street design policy, and Section 8/non-discrimination and pre-eviction notification—directing further study and timelines while acknowledging legal and budgetary constraints.

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Directed the Advisory Board of Health and staff to continue researching kratom (including health impacts, youth access, and availability) with policy consideration anticipated in early 2027.
Acknowledged state preemption and legal constraints on municipal gun regulation; requested additional information from staff for a future work session and took no immediate local regulatory action.
Expressed support for developing a long-term, network-based sidewalk and street design policy (a '100-year vision'), directing staff to establish minimum goals and prioritize sidewalk connections while addressing funding and maintenance in future planning and budgets.
Directed staff to implement suggested timelines to consider pre-eviction notification and Section 8 policy changes, obtain additional landlord and tenant feedback, and allow the current emergency pre-eviction notification ordinance to expire.

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City Council Work Session

Apr 14, 2026, 5:00 PMRichfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, 6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield MN 55423completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. City Council Policy Proposals.
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=7 | reports=1
Decision: Item Discussion
3. Adjournment