10-09-2023 Special Meeting
Special City Council Meeting
October 9, 2023
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Lund called the Special City Council Meeting of October 9, 2023, to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present
Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
Pledge Of Allegiance
Regular Agenda
Public Hearing(s)
1. Public Hearing and Resolution No. 2023-121, Adopting the Assessment for 2023 Nuisance
Abatements and 2023 Rental Reinspection Fees
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, commented that these items are related to code
enforcement and/or rental inspections, and reminded the Council that the goal of those programs is
education and compliance. He provided additional details on the code enforcement and rental
inspection programs.
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Joe Starks, Finance Director, provided information on nuisance abatements and rental reinspection as
well as the City’s ability to special assess those costs to the benefiting properties. He stated pursuant
to the public notice, the proposed assessment included 63 properties with assessments totaling
approximately $81,107. He said that payments have been received since that time, and therefore, the
number of properties has been reduced to 52 with assessments totaling $72,228. He explained how
the assessment could be paid and how an appeal could be properly filed. He stated the City has not
received any written appeals or objections to date.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt the assessment roll (Exhibit A) into the record,
Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
No public comments were received.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing, Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt Resolution No. 2023-121, Adopting the
Assessment for 2023 Nuisance Abatements and 2023 Rental Reinspection Fees. Seconded by
Councilmember Ostwald.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adjourn the special meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor