08-14-2023
Council Conference Meeting
August 14, 2023
5:30 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Others Present: Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Becca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Items for Discussion
1. Employee Resources Update.
Becca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources, provided a report on staffing changes from January 1,
through August 1, 2023.
2. Cannabis Use in Public Places in Fridley.
Walter Wysopal, City Manager, provided an update and report on cannabis use in public places in
Fridley, including common definitions, penalties and exceptions used in ordinances adopted by other
cities in Minnesota.
3. Consideration of Public Art in Fridley.
Walter Wysopal, City Manager, made a presentation on the topic of public art throughout the city. He
suggested a community outreach process, including three workshops: gathering ideas for a public art
plan, learning from other cities’ public art initiatives, and creating a final recommendation.