01-23-2023
City Council Meeting
January 23, 2023
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of January 23, 2023, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
Absent
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
1. Presentation: Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce
John Conway, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the current status of the organization
and how they serve their communities through programs and events. He provided details on the new
manufacturing cohort and other new initiatives. He also highlighted some opportunities. He explained
that at this time, they are focusing on launching the manufacturing cohort and will then review
opportunities to perhaps bring back an updated business council.
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval/Receipt of Minutes
2. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of January 9, 2023.
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3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of January 9, 2023.
Old Business
4. Ordinance No. 1405, Considering a Rezoning, ZOA #22-000001, by Roers Companies to Rezone
the Property at 6257 University Avenue N.E. (Second Reading).
New Business
5. Resolution No. 2023-05, Approving City of Fridley Data Practices Policy.
6. Resolution No 2023-12, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between
December 12, 2022 and January 17, 2023.
7. Resolution No. 2023-13, Approving a Service Contract with Steven Tallen, Tallen & Baertschi, for
Prosecution Services for the Code Enforcement and Rental Inspection Divisions.
Claims
8. Resolution No. 2023-14 Approving Claims for the Period Ending January 18, 2023.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
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 presented a petition related to speed limits on Channel Road. He stated that he spoke at the
last Council meeting and was told that a police officer would reach out to him but that did not occur.
He provided the petition to the Council and reiterated the concerns of the neighborhood. A member of
the Public Safety Department provided input on speed limit regulations and enforcement.
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney, provided details on a new law which does provide authority to cities to
change the speed limit on City streets, noting that it would not apply to County or State roadways.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to accept the petition into record. Seconded by
Councilmember Ostwald.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Agenda
New Business
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9. Resolution No. 2023-09, Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling for Public Hearing on the 53
Avenue Roundabout Safety Project ST2023-22.
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer, provided background on the project including existing
conditions, the need for the project, and proposed project elements and layout. A project open
house was held on January 17, 2023, and he provided feedback on the input received. He identified
the different partners the City is working with on this project and reviewed the tentative project
schedule. He provided details on the project budget and proposed financing.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt Resolution No. 2023-09, Receiving Feasibility
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Report and Calling for a Public Hearing on the 53 Avenue Roundabout Safety Project ST2023-22
on February 12, 2023. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
10. Resolution No. 2023-10, Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan
Council for Inflow/Infiltration Reduction.
Mr. Brodhag provided background on this topic and reviewed different sources of inflow and
infiltration. He provided more details on the grant program and proposed project schedule.
The Council acknowledged the aging infrastructure in the community and noted that this project
will be another step in updating that infrastructure.
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt Resolution No. 2023-10, Authorizing Execution
of Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Inflow/Infiltration Reduction. Seconded by
Councilmember Ostwald.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
11. Resolution No. 2023-11, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with
Paymentus for Payment Processing Services.
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk, provided background information on the Process Management
Team which was formed in 2019 to enhance the ability of the City to resolve complex administrative
and service delivery challenges by equipping staff with specialized training in process improvement,
performance measurement and problem solving. She highlighted previous projects the group has
worked on and also provided background information on the project related to payment
processing. She stated that after review of proposals and technical specifications, Paymentus was
selected as the payment processing vendor who best met all the evaluation criteria established by
the group. She identified the next steps and explained how staff plans to implement the new
system.
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Staff provided additional details on how the system would be cost neutral. A member of the Public
Safety Department explained how the fee for the system would be deducted from the
administrative fine paid. He also explained how this process would be more efficient for officers
and allow them to focus on higher priority items.
Council commented that this process, involving all departments will bring about a good product.
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adopt Resolution No. 2023-11, Approving and
Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Paymentus for Payment Processing Services.
Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
The Council commented on the successful Winterfest event held at Springbrook.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously and the
meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor