01/24/2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 24, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of January 24, 2022, to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Stephen Eggert
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Brandon Brodhag, Civil Engineer
Jim Kosluchar, Director of Public Works
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
MEMBER ABSENT:
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of January 3, 2022.
2. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of January 3, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Resolution No. 2022-08, Authorizing Use of Municipal State Aid System Funding for Street
Rehabilitation Projects 2021-01 and 2022-01.
4. Resolution No 2022-10, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between December
11, 2021 and January 14, 2022.
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CLAIMS
5. Resolution No. 2022-11 Approving Claims for the Period Ending January 19, 2022.
LICENSES
6. Resolution No. 2022-07 Approving City Licenses and Permits.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.
A resident asked for additional police enforcement related to speeding vehicles on University Avenue
from Northtown to City Hall.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
7. Preliminary Assessment Hearing on 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2022-01
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the
public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:07 P.M.
Brandon Brodhag, Civil Engineer, presented the staff report on the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project No.
ST2022-01. He recommended that the Council open the preliminary assessment hearing on 2022 Street
Rehabilitation Project No. ST2022-01 and hear all those who wish to address the Council.
Council asked for additional explanation on the lifespan of streets and maintenance schedule. Mr.
Brodhag provided additional details on the pavement rating process, road maintenance, and anticipated
road lifespan. It was noted that the roads in this project were originally constructed in the 1950s through
1970s. Additional details were provided on the use of MSA funds and the proposed resident assessments.
Residents spoke asking for clarification on improvements planned for certain project areas, the accuracy
of the assessment estimate, the interest rate of the assessment, the timing of voluntary sewer line
inspections, the purpose of line locates, grass/turf restoration plans, available funding sources and
curbing. Input was also received on drainage problems, and impact from trash haulers. Support was
expressed by multiple residents for the project, drainage improvements, and water quality improvements.
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Mr. Brodhag and Mr. Kosluchar provided additional input and clarification on the comments received
from the residents.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to close the public hearing, Seconded by Councilmember
Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:12 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Resolution No. 2022-09, Ordering Final Plans, Specifications and Calling for Bids: 2022 Street
Rehabilitation Project No. ST2022-01
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt Resolution No. 2022-09, Ordering Final Plans,
Specifications and Calling for Bids: 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2022-01. Seconded by
Councilmember Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
Walter Wysopal, City Manager, provided details on the Fridley homeowners event that will be held at City
Hall on February 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Homeowners can gain information on the City’s loan and grant
programs and schedule free remodeling advisor visits. Recreation programing staff will also offer projects
for children at the event.
Mayor Lund commented that Winter Fest held at Springbrook Nature Center was well attended. He
thanked staff and the volunteers that helped to make the event a success. He also advised of a community
play that will be held at the Fridley High School on February 11 and 12, 18, and 19.
ADJOURN
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:18 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor