03/14/2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 14, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of March 14, 2022, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Lund called for a moment of silence for Ukraine.
PRESENT
Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Stephen Eggert
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
ABSENT
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Accepting the 2021 Facility of the Year Award for Fridley Liquor from the Minnesota Municipal
Beverage Association (MMBA)
Kyle Birkholz, Liquor Operations Manager, provided details on the award the facility received, and a video
was played explaining the online ordering ability. He presented the award to the Mayor and Council and
thanked them for their support over the years. He also provided details on how the online ordering was
developed and noted that over $700,000 in profit was generated in 2021 through liquor sales to be used
in the community.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of February 28, 2022.
3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of February 28, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Resolution No. 2022-25, Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Patrol Sergeants
(Local #310) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the Years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
5. Ordinance No. 1399, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapters Titled Adoption of Code, Rules of
Construction, Legislative Body, Commissions, Definitions, Severability, Ethics and Adoption by
Reference (Second Reading).
CLAIMS
6. Resolution No. 2022-26, Approving Claims for the Period Ending March 9, 2022.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert 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.
No one from the audience spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
7. Resolution No. 2022-22, Approving Coon Creek Watershed District Water Quality Cost-Share
Agreement for Riverview Terrace Street Rehabilitation Project
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, reviewed the proposed 2022 project area and described the
improvements proposed. This would include the addition of a water quality structure. He reviewed the
financial impact noting that a $30,000 grant was awarded from the Coon Creek Watershed District and
the matching funds would be provided from the City’s Stormwater Utility Fund. He asked that Council
approve the resolution to approve the cost-share agreement for the project.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2022-22, Approving Coon Creek
Watershed District Water Quality Cost-Share Agreement for Riverview Terrace Street Rehabilitation
Project. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Resolution No. 2022-23, Approving Change Order No. 1 for Farr Lake/Danube Pond Dredging Project
No. 603-60-20-472.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, presented a request to approve Change Order No. 1 for the Farr
Lake/Danube Pond dredging project. He noted the additional cost was as directed by staff in order to
remove the sediment to provide additional storage space capacity and afford additional time until
maintenance is required again.
The Council asked if there were any calls from the neighborhood during the project. Staff said there has
been communication with the neighbors and there was a desire for additional dredging. It was
recognized that the scope of this extended past what was proposed but was also supported by the
residents. Additional information was provided on the path drainage follows through the ponds into Farr
Lake, which may require maintenance/improvement in the future. It was noted the City was able to
complete more work than originally anticipated and even with the change order, the project remains
under budget.
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt Resolution No. 2022-23, Approving Change Order No.
1 for Farr Lake/Danube Pond Dredging Project No. 03-60-20-472. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Resolution No. 2022-24, Approving a Grant Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for Farr
Lake/Danube Pond Storm Sewer Modification Project.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, presented a request to approve a grant agreement with Rice Creek
Watershed District for the Farr Lake/Danube Pond storm sewer modification project. He reviewed the
project elements noting that additional pretreatment would be warranted to reduce maintenance in the
ponds and maintain a higher level of water quality. He reviewed the financial impact noting a grant
awarded from Rice Creek Watershed District in the amount of $100,000 and said the City’s matching
funds would come from the City’s Stormwater Utility Fund. He asked that Council adopt the resolution
approving the cost-share agreement with the Rice Creek Watershed District.
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt Resolution No. 2022-24, Approving a Grant Agreement
with Rice Creek Watershed District for Farr Lake/Danube Pond Storm Sewer Modification Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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10. Ordinance No. 1401, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 1, Legislative Body, Pertaining to Ward
and Precinct Boundaries
City Manager Wally Wysopal explained the redistricting that occurred and related amendment to City
Code that is necessary. He reviewed the timeline, noting that this would be the first reading with the
second reading to be completed on March 28. He reviewed the proposed changes to the precincts,
noting there were no changes to the three wards within Fridley. He identified the marketing that would
be done to inform residents.
The Council commended the City Clerk for the excellent work she did to prepare this and agreed with the
changes as proposed.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1401, Amending
Fridley City Code Chapter 1, Legislative Body, Pertaining to Ward and Precinct Boundaries. Seconded by
Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
North Suburban Center for the Arts will be holding its grand opening on March 27, 2022.
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 7:52 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor