05-28-2024
City Council Meeting
May 28, 2024
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of May 28, 2024, to order at 7:00 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
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
1. Presentation of Certificate of Achievement to Muminah N. Mohammed and Recognition of Al-Amal
School
Mayor Lund presented a Certificate of Achievement to Muminah N. Mohammed. He asked how she
came up with the idea. Muminah N. Mohammed explained how she developed the idea and then
gathered additional information. She expressed thanks for this opportunity, noting that she was last
before the Council as a junior and is now a senior, soon graduating. She stated that this amazing
city and her school, Al-Amal, fosters her education through STEM, noting that she is excited to
continue her journey and inspire others to find their passion.
Zafar Siddiqui, Al-Amal School Board Member, commented that the school is ranked number one in
Anoka County in STEM education as well as diversity and education, and number seven in the top
private schools in Minnesota. He thanked the Mayor, Council and City for the support they have
provided to the school.
Mayor Lund commented that the school is doing a great job as well as a service to the community
and its students.
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Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Councilmember Bolkcom requested that Item 10 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was noted
that the item will become Item 20 on the Regular Agenda under New Business.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
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 May 13, 2024.
3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of May 13, 2024.
4. Receive the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of April 1, 2024.
5. Receive the Minutes of the March 12, 2024 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission
Meeting.
New Business
6. Ordinance No. 1423, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 213, Fences, to Allow Electric
Security Fences on Certain Industrial Properties (Second Reading).
7. Resolution No 2024-65, Approving a Public Meeting Recording and Related Services Agreement
with North Metro Telecommunications Commission, a/k/a North Metro TV.
8. Resolution No. 2024-68, Approving an Extension of Final Plat Approval for PS #23-02 Petitioned
by Stonebrooke Engineering on Behalf of the City of Minneapolis.
9. Resolution No. 2024-69, Approving the Final Registered Land Survey, PS #23-01, Petitioned by
the City of Fridley’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
10. Resolution No. 2024-70, Supporting Anoka County Parks Long-Range Plan for the Rice Creek
West Regional Trail Corridor.
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11. Resolution No. 2024-71, Approving a Quit Claim Deed for the Property at 5545 7 Street N.E.
12. Resolution No. 2024-72, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between April
13, 2024, and May 17, 2024.
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13. Resolution No. 2024-74, Approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the
Reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 35 (Central Avenue NE) at County State Aid
Highway 6 (Mississippi Street NE).
14. Resolution No. 2024-76, Authorizing Execution of a Settlement Agreement with HydroKlean for
the 2022-450 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Lining Project.
Claims
15. Resolution No. 2024-66, Approving Claims for the Period Ending May 22, 2024.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
State Representative Ilhan Omar congratulated Muminah Mohammed for her incredible achievements.
She noted other visits she was able to complete within Fridley while in the community. She stated that
the community funding projects were announced and a project from Fridley was submitted with
$3,000,000 in funding for the bridge, with an additional $1,000,000 for the local food shelf. She
provided an additional update on recent legislative matters.
Mayor Lund thanked Representative Omar for taking the time to hear and receive the requests from
Fridley. He thanked her for visiting Fridley and ensuring that the community receives its fair share.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt the regular agenda with the amendments to add
Items 19, Accept Resignation of Kyle Mulrooney and Consider Commission Appointments, and Item 20,
approving Resolution No. 2024-70, Supporting Anoka County Parks Long-Range Plan for the Rice Creek
West Regional Trail Corridor. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
New Business
16. Resolution No. 2024-67, Approving Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit for Fridley Lions Club
for an Event Held During Fridley ‘49er Days on June 15, 2024, at Commons Park.
Wally Wysopal, City Manager, commented that this item would typically be on the Consent Agenda,
but Councilmember Ostwald will need to abstain from voting because of his association with the
Lions Club.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Resolution No. 2024-67, Approving
Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit for the Fridley Lions Club for an Event Held During Fridley
‘49er Days on June 15, 2024, at Commons Park. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
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Upon a voice vote, with Mayor Lund, Councilmember Tillberry, Councilmember Evanson and
Councilmember Bolkcom voting aye, and Councilmember Dave Ostwald abstaining from voting,
Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
17. Resolution No. 2024-73, Awarding 2024 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Lining Project No.
24-450.
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer, provided background information on the project and
project areas. He reviewed the elements of the project and provided details on the bidding process,
noting that Insituform Technologies submitted the low bid. He provided details on the project
funding and tentative project schedule. He stated that staff recommends approval as presented.
Councilmember Ostwald asked how far the larger lining project is done in terms of the entire city.
Mr. Brodhag estimated about half.
Mr. Wysopal commented that the funding from this project is from ARPA, noting that the City chose
to select projects that would benefit the entire city when using those funds. He noted that typically
this would have been on the Consent Agenda, but there was a discrepancy of about 10 percent
between the engineer’s estimate and bid therefore staff felt additional presentation was warranted.
Mr. Brodhag commented that the 15-inch pipe was the factor that caused the increased price.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Resolution No. 2024-73, Awarding 2024
Sanitary Sewer Collection System Lining Project No. 24-450. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
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18. Resolution No. 2024-75, Approving Change Order No. 1 for the 61 Avenue Parklet Project.
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer, provided background information on the project and
summarized the details of the proposed change order. Staff recommends approval as presented.
Mayor Lund commented that the project is looking nice and is a pleasant change from the vacant
gas station and vacant lot.
Wally Wysopal, City Manager, asked for funding details.
Mr. Brodhag commented that the entire project is funded through the Community Development
Block Grant the City received.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to approve Resolution No. 2024-75, Approving Change
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Order No. 1 for the 61 Avenue Parklet Project. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
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19. Accept Resignation of Kyle Mulrooney and Consider Commission Appointments.
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to accept the resignation of Kyle Mulrooney from the
Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to approve the appointment of John Buyse, II, to the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and Paul Nealy to the Planning Commission. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
20. Resolution No. 2024-70, Supporting Anoka County Parks’ Long-Range Plan for the Rice Creek
West Regional Trail Corridor.
Motion made by Mayor Lund to table consideration of Resolution No. 2024-70, Supporting Anoka
County Parks’ Long-Range Plan for the Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor. Seconded by
Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
Councilmembers Bolkcom and Ostwald commented on their recent experience at the Environmental
Fair, thanking those who volunteered their time.
Upcoming activities include the dedication of the Moore Lake facility and town hall scheduled for
June, which will occur from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The city-wide garage sale and ‘49er Days were also noted.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously and the
meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor