City Hears More Redevelopment Proposals

The top story of the week for Richfield was the presentation made by Wellington Management Inc. to the Tuesday night about potential plans for the vacant Kmart site.

The plans included demolishing the existing building and starting fresh with three new buildings. LA Fitness and Goodwill were proposed for two of the building tenants, while the other would most likely be a casual dining restaurant.

Many readers weighed in on the plans on Richfield Patch. To see the full article and readers’ comments, click .

Richfield Patch was also at Holy Angels’ Prom Grand March Saturday snapping tons of photos. To see the gallery, click .

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In other news:

Government

The Richfield City Council of Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant’s liquor license Tuesday and motioned for the restaurant and nightclub to cease alcohol sales that night. The restaurant’s attorney hoped the council would compromise, but all council members voted against the renewal.

Schools

Centennial Elementary held its second annual Literacy Night April 12 as a way to promote students and their parents reading together. To see photos of the event, click .

Police and Fire

The Richfield Public Safety Department dealt with , drugs, DUI, and more throughout the last week.

The Neighborhood Files

The Minneapolis Association of Realtors (MAAR) released its first quarter report of the Twin Cities housing market. Richfield Patch dug into the statistics and compared them with 2010, finding that last year’s tax incentives spurred a lot of growth in 2010 that was not seen in 2011. For the full story, click .

The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) announced that it is to all residents within the district. The program aims to help homeowners beautify their properties while also helping the environment by implementing green approaches to gardening.

The Richfield Optimist Club’s begins May 30. The project raises money for the club’s youth initiatives.

Patch featured five more homes for sale in Richfield as part of our weekly feature, while also featuring details about in town.

Nature Notes

Earth Day is April 22 and to get ready Richfield Patch has been posting eco-friendly tips from . Tips include for your own non-toxic cleaners and ways to help the environment by planting native trees and plants. Stay tuned for more tips throughout the week.

Sports

The topped South St. Paul, 12-8.

The beat Simley, 12-2.

The Richfield boys and girls track teams tied for first place at its Classic Suburban Conference (CSC) meet Tuesday and third at the .

The Richfield boys tennis team fell 4-3 at its matchup Tuesday.

The Holy Angels boys golf team placed 18th at the Cottage Grove Invitational.

The Holy Angels boys lacrosse team won its game April 12, while the girls team lost its game.

The Holy Angels boys tennis team was defeated by Minneapolis Southwest.

The Holy Angels baseball team , defeating Farmington Tuesday night.