08-08-2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 8, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of August 8, 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, City Engineer and Public Works Director
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the “Exceptional Performance in Sustainability Award” from the American Public
Works Association.
Jim Kosluchar, City Engineer/Public Works Director, provided a presentation to the Council about the
Exceptional Performance in Sustainability Award the City has received.
Councilmember Tillberry left the meeting.
The Council recognized the hard work of staff. Wally Wysopal recognized the hard work and efforts of
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Eggert.
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 July 25, 2022.
3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of July 25, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Resolution No. 2022-91, Approving and Authorizing Signing a Joint Powers Agreement for Criminal
Prosecution Services Between the City of Fridley and City of Coon Rapids for the Years 2023, 2024,
2025, 2026, and 2027.
5. Resolution No 2022-92, Approving an Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation
to Provide for a Master Partnership Contract.
CLAIMS
6. Resolution No. 2022-93 Approving Claims for the Period Ending August 4, 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.
No one from the audience spoke.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
7. Resolution No. 2022-90, Approving Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit and Temporary Lawful
Gambling Permit for Kimberly Tillberry for an Event to be Held at the Springbrook Nature Center on
September 17, 2022.
Wally Wysopal, City Manager, noted that typically this item would be on the Consent Agenda but was
placed on the regular agenda in order to avoid a conflict of interest for Councilmember Tillberry as he is
related to the applicant. He noted that Councilmember Tillberry left the meeting early and also did not
vote on the Consent Agenda tonight. He presented the request and noted that staff recommends
approval.
The Council noted that this will be for the Autumn Sampler event at Springbrook Nature Center on
September 17, 2022.
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Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adopt Resolution No. 2022-90, Approving Temporary
Intoxicating Liquor Permit and Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit for Kimberly Tillberry for an Event to
be Held at the Springbrook Nature Center on September 17, 2022. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
The Council commented on the great Night to Unite events and thanked all the residents, block captains,
and City staff who participated in Night to Unite.
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 7:27 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor