07-11-2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 11, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of July 11, 2022, to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Stephen Eggert
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
William Holm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: William “Bill” Holm Appreciation Day – July 14, 2022
Mayor Lund read the proclamation recognizing Bill Holm and expressed appreciation for his service to
the community of Fridley. Mr. Holm expressed appreciation and also thanked the Council for providing
leadership in the community.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom 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
2. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 27, 2022.
3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of June 27, 2022.
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NEW BUSINESS
4. Ordinance No. 1403, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapters Titled Administration, Personnel,
Background Investigations, Administrative Citations, Penalties, Ordinance Enforcement, Reasonable
Accommodation, Assessments, Absentee Ballot Board, Fees, and Flags (Second Reading).
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5. Resolution No 2022-81, Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Report, Plans, and Specifications for 53
Avenue Trail and Walk Improvements, Project No. ST2023-21.
6. Resolution No. 2022-82, Authorizing a MPCA Planning Grant for Stormwater, Wastewater, and
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Community Resilience for the 73 Avenue Corridor Study.
7. Resolution No. 2022-83, Initiating Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2023-01.
CLAIMS
8. Resolution No. 2022-85 Approving Claims for the Period Ending July 7, 2022.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Eggert.
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 provided a complaint about a property near his home that has many junk vehicles. Council
recognized previous code enforcement activity on that property and confirmed that staff would follow
up on the complaint.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
9. Resolution No. 2022-84, Approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the
Reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 35 (Central Avenue N.E.) at Gardena Avenue N.E.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, provided background information on the project and reviewed the
preliminary design. He provided details on the proposed cost share for the project and necessary right-
of-way. He stated that staff recommend approval of the JPA as presented in the resolution in order to
continue moving the project forward. He noted the public meeting scheduled for July 19 to provide
additional project details to the public.
The Council commented that this will be a terrific improvement for that intersection.
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Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt Resolution No. 2022-84, Approving a Joint Powers
Agreement with Anoka County for the Reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 35 (Central Avenue
N.E.) at Gardena Avenue N.E. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
The Council invited residents to the North Suburban Center for the Arts Burbfest this Saturday, July 16.
Mr. Kosluchar highlighted upcoming informational meetings for residents of Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley,
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and Columbia Heights relating to the Highway 47/University Avenue – North 37 Avenue hosted by
Anoka County.
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 7:31 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor