09-12-2022
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 12, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of September 12, 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
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Amanda Faulk, Community Engagement Coordinator, Alexandra House
Dave Unmacht, Executive Director of the League of Minnesota Cities
Gary Carlson, Intergovernmental Relations Director of the League of Minnesota Cities
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2022
Mayor Lund presented the proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Amanda Fulk, Community Engagement Coordinator at Alexandra House, stated that proclaiming October
as domestic violence awareness month shows support for the organization and those it serves. She stated
that this action ensures that victims feel heard and supported and thanked the City for its support.
2. Presentation of League of Minnesota Cities’ 2022 James F. Miller Leadership Award to City Manager
Wally Wysopal
Dave Unmacht, Executive Director of the LMC, recognized City Manager Wally Wysopal and presented
him with the 2022 James F. Miller Leadership Award. He also played a short video recognizing Mr.
Wysopal.
Mr. Wysopal commented that he loves being a City Manager and loves working for the City of Fridley
and with the other members of City staff.
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Gary Carlson, Intergovernmental Relations Director for the LMC, commented that he has known Mr.
Wysopal for years and he has contributed many greats thoughts and ideas. He also recognized Mr.
Wysopal for the mentorship he has provided to others.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of August 22, 2022.
4. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of August 22, 2022.
5. Receive the Minutes from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of July 7, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Resolution No. 2022-99, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of the Proposed
Assessment Roll and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing Notice for the Street Rehabilitation
Project No. ST-2021-01.
7. Resolution No 2022-100, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of the Proposed
Assessment Roll and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing Notice for the Street Rehabilitation
Project No. ST-2022-01.
8. Resolution No. 2022-101, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of the Proposed
Assessment Roll, and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing Notice for the 2022 Nuisance
Abatements and 2022 Rental Reinspection Fees.
LICENSES
9. Resolution No. 2022-98, Approving City Permits.
CLAIMS
10. Resolution No. 2022-97, Approving Claims for the Period Ending September 8, 2022.
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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
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
The Council advised of the upcoming Autumn Sampler occurring at Springbrook Nature Center this
Saturday, September 17.
Council thanked those who participated and provided input in the park concepts plan for Moore Lake
and noted that comments can still be provided online.
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 7:29 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor