Richfield Phone Directory

The Richfield phone directory lists contact numbers for city hall, the police department, and other local government offices in this inner-ring Hennepin County suburb. Richfield has about 36,000 residents and sits between Minneapolis and Bloomington. This directory helps you find phone numbers for city services, public safety, records, and permits. The main city hall number and the police non-emergency line are separate, so this page gives you both and breaks down what each one handles.

Richfield City Hall Phone Directory

Richfield City Hall is at 6700 Portland Ave. The main phone number is 612-861-9700. City hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is the central number for most departments.

The building houses the city clerk, community development, finance, and public works administration. The clerk handles public records, licenses, and election info. Community development covers building permits, inspections, and zoning questions. Finance manages utility billing. Public works takes care of streets, water, and sewer. The Richfield phone directory routes all of these through the main switchboard.

Richfield is a compact city sandwiched between two of the largest cities in the metro. It is near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and borders major highways. Despite its small size, it has a full set of city services and its own police and fire departments.

Richfield Police Phone Numbers

The Richfield Police Department non-emergency line is 612-861-9800. The station is at 6700 Portland Ave, same as city hall. Use this number for reports, case follow-ups, and records requests. Always call 911 for emergencies.

The Richfield phone directory screenshot below shows the city contact page with police and other department numbers.

The Richfield city website lists all department contacts and has online forms for some services. The police page includes community program info and records request details.

Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, most law enforcement data in Richfield is public. Arrest records, response data, and completed investigation files are available. Active case data stays confidential. The records unit at the police station processes requests. You can call 612-861-9800 or go to the station in person during business hours.

The department also handles animal control, parking enforcement, and community outreach programs. Officers work with local schools and neighborhood groups on safety awareness.

Public Data Access in Richfield

The Government Data Practices Act applies to all data held by the city of Richfield. Under Minn. Stat. § 13.43, employee names, job titles, and work phone numbers are public. Anyone can request this without showing ID or giving a reason. The city clerk at 612-861-9700 handles data requests.

Copies cost up to 25 cents per page under Minn. Stat. § 13.03. Inspecting data at city hall is free. If the city denies a request, they must cite the specific statute. Hennepin County handles property records, court filings, and sheriff services for Richfield. Court records can be searched at Minnesota Court Records Online for free.

More Richfield Phone Contacts

The Richfield fire department handles fire and medical emergencies. They also run fire prevention and community education programs. Public works manages roads, snow plowing, water service, and storm drains. Parks and recreation operates the Richfield Ice Arena, outdoor pools, and community programs. All can be reached through city hall at 612-861-9700.

The Hennepin County Library system has a branch near Richfield. For county services like property tax, elections, and the sheriff, contact Hennepin County in Minneapolis at (612) 348-3000. The Hennepin County District Court is in downtown Minneapolis, and Richfield falls under the 4th Judicial District.

Utility billing in Richfield goes through the finance department at city hall. You can call 612-861-9700 to check your balance, start or stop service, or report a billing issue. Public works handles water quality questions, street repairs, and snow plowing schedules. The city also runs community programs through the parks and recreation department, including youth sports, fitness classes, and facility rentals at local parks. All of these contacts are part of the Richfield phone directory and route through city hall.

Using the Richfield Phone Directory

The city website at richfieldmn.gov has a staff directory with department contacts. You can search by name, department, or service type. Each listing shows the contact phone number and email. Online forms for some city services are available on the site too.

For the quickest service, call city hall at 612-861-9700 and ask to be transferred to the right department. If you need police records or want to file a report, use the non-emergency line at 612-861-9800 instead. Both offices are in the same building at 6700 Portland Ave, but they run on different phone systems. Richfield uses the 612 area code, which is the same as Minneapolis. That can catch people off guard if they expect the 952 code used by other suburbs in the area.

The Richfield phone directory on the city website stays current with staff changes. For county contacts, Hennepin County handles property records, court filings, and sheriff services. The county main number is (612) 348-3000, and the courthouse is in downtown Minneapolis. You can search court records for free online through the state system.

Hennepin County Phone Directory

Richfield is in Hennepin County. The county government handles property records, courts, the sheriff, and public health. Visit the Hennepin County phone directory for county contacts.

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Nearby Cities

These cities border Richfield in the south metro. Each has its own phone directory page.