07-25-2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 25, 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 25, 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
Brian Weierke, Police Chief
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. 2022 Night to Unite Proclamation
Mayor Lund read the 2022 Night to Unite Proclamation.
Brian Weierke, Director of Public Safety, thanked the Council for recognizing Night to Unite, noting that
they already have 80 parties registered for the event. He stated that both the Police and Fire departments
will be out in the community having conversations with the community and building relationships. Staff
identified the different communication platforms being used to connect residents with their block
captains and promoting the events.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Eggert.
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 July 11, 2022.
3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of July 11, 2022.
4. Receive the Minutes from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of June 2, 2022.
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5. Receive the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May 2, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Resolution No. 2022-86, Confirming the Organizational Structure of the City of Fridley.
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7. Resolution No 2022-87, Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Report, Plans, and Specifications for 53
Avenue Turnabout Safety Project.
8. Resolution No. 2022-88, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between June 18,
2022 and July 15, 2022.
CLAIMS
9. Resolution No. 2022-89 Approving Claims for the Period Ending July 21, 2022.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry 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.
No one from the audience spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
The Council thanked those who attended the North Suburban Art Center event. The Council also
encouraged residents to participate in their local Night to Unite event on Tuesday, August 2.
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 7:11 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor