12-19-2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of December 19, 2022, to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Stephen Eggert
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Ryan Evenson, Councilmember Elect
ABSENT
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Councilmember Steve Eggert Appreciation Day – Saturday, December 31, 2022
Mayor Lund presented a proclamation to Councilmember Eggert declaring Saturday, December 31,
2022, as Steve Eggert Appreciation Day and thanked him for his service to the community.
Councilmember Eggert commented on his time serving the community and stated that it is time for
him to pass on the opportunity for leadership to someone else. He highlighted some of the great
accomplishments he has been able to be a part of over the years, as well as the great working
relationship of the City Council.
The Council and staff thanked Councilmember Eggert for the wealth of knowledge he has provided
in his service to the community.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Ostwald.
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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 December 12, 2022.
3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of December 12, 2022.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Ordinance No. 1404, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 30 Lawful Gambling (Second Reading).
5. Resolution No 2022-149, Approving an Agency Agreement with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation for Federal Participation in Construction Through a Delegated Contract Process.
6. Resolution No. 2022-150, Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling for Public Hearing on the 2023
Street Rehabilitation Project ST2023-01.
CLAIMS
7. Resolution No. 2022-151 Approving Claims for the Period Ending December 14, 2022.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to add an item to the Regular Agenda titled Commission
Appointments. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the regular agenda with the noted addition.
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.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
NEW BUSINESS
8. Commission Appointments.
Council noted that interviews were held that evening for vacant commission positions and reviewed the
recommendations for appointment.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the appointments to the commissions as presented
and as follows:
Mike Heuchert – Planning Commission
Luke Cardona – Parks & Recreation Commission
Jacqueline Lee – Parks & Recreation Commission
Don Whalen – Parks & Recreation Commission
Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
The Council wished everyone happy holidays. It was noted that the parks should be ready for winter
activities. Staff is doing an excellent job clearing the snow from recent events.
ADJOURN
Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:21 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor