02-26-2024
City Council Meeting
February 26, 2024
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of February 26, 2024, to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Council took a moment of silence in honor of the first responders from Burnsville.
Present
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Mayor Scott Lund
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Melissa Moore, City Clerk
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval/Receipt of Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of February 12, 2024.
2. Receive the Minutes from the Council Conference Meeting of February 12, 2024.
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3. Receive the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission (EQEC) Meeting of
December 12, 2023.
New Business
4. Resolution No. 2024-23, Approving Spring Lake Park Softball Association Gambling Permit.
5. Resolution No 2024-24, Approving Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships Received Between January
13, 2024 and February 14, 2024.
6. Resolution No. 2024-28, Approving the City of Fridley Data Practices Policy.
Licenses
7. Resolution No. 2024-27, Approving Food/Gas/Tobacco License for Capl Retail, LLC, 7600
University Avenue.
Claims
8. Resolution No. 2024-25 Approving Claims for the Period Ending February 21, 2024.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
No one from the audience spoke.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
Public Hearing(s)
9. Ordinance No. 1419, Public Hearing and First Reading to Create Title No. 5 (Lands and Buildings)
of the Fridley City Code and the Chapters Contained Therein
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Melissa Moore, City Clerk, provided background information on the recodification process which
began in 2021 and is anticipated to be completed in 2025. She reviewed the proposed update which
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would create Title No. 5, the draft chapters within related to lands and buildings, the chapters
proposed to be repealed and reviewed the anticipated next steps.
Councilmember Bolkcom thanked Ms. Moore and her staff, noting that the updates to the code make
things much more streamlined and easier to understand.
Councilmember Evanson referenced the elimination of licensing for contractors and appreciated
those steps as they assist in making things more affordable for the public.
There were no comments from the public.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1419 to
create Title No. 5 (Lands and Buildings) of the Fridley City Code and the Chapter Contained therein.
Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
New Business
10. Resolution No. 2024-26, Approving Springbrook Nature Center Foundation Gambling Permit
Wally Wysopal, City Manager, noted that this item would typically be on the Consent Agenda, but
Councilmember Tillberry will be abstaining as his wife runs the Springbrook Nature Center
Foundation.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2024-26, Approving Springbrook
Nature Center Foundation Gambling Permit. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald, Councilmember Evanson, and Councilmember Bolkcom
voting aye and Councilmember Tillberry abstaining, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion
carried unanimously.
11. Ordinance No. 1420, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 209, Fees, to Update Parks and
Recreation Fees (First Reading)
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed the proposed fee adjustments related to athletic
fields and courts, park shelters and facilities, and Moore Lake community building proposed fee
structure. He confirmed that there is a lot of excitement and interest in the new Moore Lake
community building. He anticipated that the rentals would open within two weeks with community
rentals beginning in early April.
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A resident from the audience asked for details on renting a room in the new Moore Lake building.
Mr. Maher commented that staff is finalizing the policy document that would detail those duties but
explained that the staff person would be available to assist with the setup of the space, connection to
the audio/visual system, among other things. He stated that the purpose is to ensure that the event
runs smoothly. He provided details on the cleanup that would be required by renters and confirmed
that renters would be able to tour the facility prior to confirming a reservation for the space.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1420,
amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 209, Fees, to update Parks and Recreation fees. Seconded by
Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Evanson noted the official grand opening of Moore Lake Park, is scheduled for Saturday,
June 1 at 11 a.m.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously and
the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor