7-08-2024
Council Conference Meeting
July 08, 2024
5:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
Agenda
1.Joint Meeting with the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to Discuss
Mississippi Street/Central Avenue Housing
2.Morris Leatherman Presentation on Resident Survey Results
3.Commons Park Plan Update
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:July 8, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council/HRA Conference Meeting
Submitted By:Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director of the HRA
Title
Joint Meeting with the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to Discuss Mississippi
Street/Central Avenue Housing
Background
Housing to the City Council and HRA.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:July 8, 2024 Meeting Type:City CouncilConference Meeting
Submitted By:Olivia Gnadke, Communications and Engagement Specialist
Title
Morris Leatherman Presentation on Resident Survey Results
Background
Morris Leatherman conducted a resident survey between March 22 and April 12, 2024. The survey was
designed to assess the quality of life in Fridley and measure resident satisfaction with current City
services and staff.400 randomly selected residents wereinterviewed via telephone.
After the completion of the survey, Morris Leatherman analyzed the results and created a presentation
outlining and explaining the information that was gathered. These responses will help give direction to
City staff and work as a tool to determine how the City can best serve its residents.Peter Leatherman of
Morris Leatherman will present the survey data to the City Council and is available to answer any
questions.
Full presentation and results can be found online at FridleyMN.gov/ResidentSurvey.
Financial Impact
The cost for the 2024 Resident Survey was planned for and was included in the 2024 approved budget.
Recommendation
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &Places x Community Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Morris Leatherman Presentation Slides
Morris Leatherman Survey Results
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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City of Fridley
2024 Residential Study
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Survey Methodology
2024 City of Fridley
400 random sample of City residents
Telephone interviews conducted between
March 22nd to April 12th, 2024
Average interview time of 22 minutes
Non-response level of 6.5%
Results projectable within +/-5.0% in 95 out
of 100 cases
Cell Phone Only Households: 59%
Landline Only Households: 12%
Both Cell Phone and Landline: 29%
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Demographics I
2024 City of Fridley
Less than 5 Years25
5.1 to 10 Years17
10.1 to 20 Years22
20.1 to 30 Years16
Over 30 Years21
18-3427
35-4418
45-5417
55-6419
65 and over20
Households w/Seniors25
Households w/Children29
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Demographics II
2024 City of Fridley
Apartment23
Townhouse/Condo22
Manufactured Home7
Single Family Home46
HS Grad or less27
Some College36
College Graduate37
Employed/Full-Time54
Employed/Part-Time14
Not Working5
Retired28
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Demographics III
2024 City of Fridley
African2
African-American19
American Indian1
Asian4
Asian-American3
Hispanic-Latino12
White55
Multi/Bi-Racial5
English84
Spanish10
Somali2
Hmong4
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Demographics IV
2024 City of Fridley
Financially Stressed52
Financially Comfortable46
Male48
Female51
Non-Binary1
Ward One34
Ward Two32
Ward Three34
Fridley60
Columbia Heights19
Spring Lake Park16
Anoka-Hennepin5
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Like Most about City
2024 City of Fridley
Close to Family18
Small Town Feel18
Close to Job16
Convenient Location16
Neighborhood/Housing10
Safe8
Parks and Trails8
Schools2
Close to Shopping2
Unsure/Nothing3
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Percentage
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Most Serious Issue
2024 City of Fridley
Rising Crime30
High Taxes19
Aging Infrastructure11
Street Maintenance6
Property Maintenance4
Scattered5
Unsure2
Nothing23
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Percentage
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Missing from City
2024 City of Fridley
Jobs17
Restaurants13
Community Center11
Retails/Shops8
Parks & Trails3
Scattered5
Unsure3
Nothing40
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Percentage
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Quality of Life
2024 City of Fridley
100
80
75
64
60
60
2013 Study
2021 Study
2024 Study
40
28
22
19
20
14
13
4
2
00000
0
ExcellentGoodOnly FairPoorUnsure
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Community Ties I
2024 City of Fridley
Closest Ties
24
35
Entire City
34
58
56
Neighborhood
55
12
7
School District
7
6
2013 Study
3
None
4
2021 Study
Sense of Community
2024 Study
15
19
Excellent
39
61
69
Good
47
22
11
Only Fair
10
2
1
Poor
3
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Community Ties II
2024 City of Fridley
Connection
68
66
Home
69
27
17
Just a Place to Live
23
6
16
Both
7
0
2013 Study
1
Neither
2
2021 Study
2024 Study
Contact with Neighbors
20
Daily
21
47
Few Times a Week
35
16
Once a Week
15
18
Less Often
30
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Making all residents feel welcome and that they belong
2024 City of Fridley
47
Excellent
28
48
Good
60
5
2021 Study
Only Fair
2024 Study
11
1
Poor
1
0
Unsure
1
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Openess and acceptance of the community toward
people of diverse backgrounds
2024 City of Fridley
43
Excellent
27
44
Good
61
10
2021 Study
Only Fair
2024 Study
10
1
Poor
2
3
Unsure
1
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Recommend living in City of Fridley to Others
2024 City of Fridley
Yes 92%
Unsure 3%
No 5%
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Direction of Fridley
2024 City of Fridley
85
92
Right Direction
88
9
2
Wrong Track
9
6
6
Unsure
3
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Describe Fridley
2024 City of Fridley
Strong community feel39
Quiet12
Safe7
Affordable5
Convenient location5
Parks & Trails5
Nature/Open space4
Declining3
Clean3
Rising crime3
Diverse3
Declining3
Lots of recreation2
Scattered5
Unsure2
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Percentage
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Development/Redevelopment in Fridley
2024 City of Fridley
Restaurants6
Job Producing6
Retail4
Community Center3
Affordable Housing2
Multi-Family Housing2
Senior Living2
Entertainment2
Sidewalks2
Scattered7
Unsure10
No54
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Percentage
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Appearance of Neighborhood
2024 City of Fridley
16
23
Excellent
21
71
68
Good
66
13
8
Only Fair
10
1
1
Poor
3
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Appearance of Business/Commercial Areas
2024 City of Fridley
6
17
Excellent
13
74
68
Good
70
19
13
Only Fair
15
2
2
Poor
2
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Code Enforcement
2024 City of Fridley
Storage of Garbage/Recycling Cans
16795
Storage of Lawn Mowers/Tools
18757
Junk Vehicles
26658
Junk/Debris in Yards
32598
Storage of Boats/Trailers/Campers
256311
Long Grass/Harmful Weeds
23717
Deteriorating Homes
25677
Loud Noise after 9pm
20728
Winter Parking on Streets
187012
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Not Tough About RightToo Tough
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Priority for Code Enforcement
2024 City of Fridley
Junk/Debris in Yards
1819
Junk Vehicles
148
Deteriorating Homes
1312
Storage of Boats/Trailers/Campers
117
Loud Noise after 9pm
79
Long Grass/Harmful Weeds
79
Storage of Lawn Mowers/Tools
74
Storage of Garbage/Recycling Cans
73
Winter Parking on Streets
69
UNSURE/NONE
1120
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City Services Evaluations I
2024 City of Fridley
Police Service/202148465
202441537
Fire Service/202145501
202442543
Recycling/202147494
2024216416
Park Maintenance/202145468
2024266310
City Rec Programs/202123628
2024196311
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ExcellentGoodUnfavorable
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City Services Evaluations II
2024 City of Fridley
Storm Drainage/2021156023
2024155924
Flood Control/2021135825
2024165921
Building Inspection/2021195312
2024125221
Utility Billing/2021126918
2024176914
Fridley Liquor Store/2021314418
2024176016
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Series 1Series 2Series 3
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City Services Evaluations III
2024 City of Fridley
Code Enforcement/2021137012
2024166217
Street Repair/2021254431
2024136127
Snow Plowing of Streets/2021324524
2024166520
Street Lighting/2021374716
2024174539
Sidewalk/Trail Repair/2021314425
2024116029
Snow Plowing of Sidewalks/Trails/2021324521
2024145630
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ExcellentGoodUnfavorable
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Quality of Drinking Water
2024 City of Fridley
9% Decrease in
Favorable Rating
Yes 46%
Excellent 16%
Only Fair/Poor 24%
Unsure 7%
Good 60%
No 47%
Drinking Water is
Safe
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City rating on....
2024 City of Fridley
Excellent 23%
Excellent 18%
Poor 2%
Only Fair 1%
Only Fair 2%
Good 78%
Good 76%
Wildlife
Animal Control
Management
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Tax Percentage going to City
2024 City of Fridley
10% or less8
11% to 20%23
21% to 30%36
31% to 40%17
41% to 50%4
Over 50%4
Unsure8
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Percentage
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City Property Taxes
2024 City of Fridley
60
50 47
40
38
40
37
30
20
15
10
10
6
2
0
0
Very HighAbout AverageUnsure
Somewhat HighLow
2021 Study2024 Study
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Property Tax Increase to....
2024 City of Fridley
70
Improve/Enhance City
Maintain City Services
Services
58
60
56
53
50
50
45
44
4242
41
39
37
40
33
30
20
15
14
10
10
3
0
FavorOpposeUnsureFavorOpposeUnsure
201320212024
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Value of City Services
2024 City of Fridley
100
80
76
69
67
60
2013 Study
2021 Study
2024 Study
40
20
20
121212
99
6
5
2
111
0
ExcellentGoodOnly FairPoorUnsure
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Utility/Service Evaluations
2024 City of Fridley
Electricity/Natural Gas51436
Internet Service334917
Cell Phone Service40509
Landline Telephone Service274421
Cable Television Service304025
Garbage Collection Service43488
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Very SatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedNot Satisfied
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Changing to City Managed Trash Collection
2024 City of Fridley
Supporters:
Opponents:
Favor 36%
Less Trucks, 22%
Prefer to Chose, 21%
Cheaper with City, 13%
Like Current Hauler, 13%
Strongly Favor 12%
Oppose 32%
Unsure 15%
Strongly Oppose 5%
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Aspects of Trash Collection
2024 City of Fridley
Cost for Trash Collection
12383389
Pollution from Trucks
221461218
Customer Service
536351013
Pedestrian Safety
126471015
Wear & Tear on Streets
314491421
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Open/StronglyOpenCityCity/StronglyUnsure
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HRA Loans
2024 City of Fridley
100% Satisfaction with Experience
Yes/Yes 13%
Yes/No 49%
No 39%
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Feel Safe....
2024 City of Fridley
In City of Fridley
98
Yes
94
2
No
6
In Immediate Neighborhood
92
Yes
92
2021 Study
8
No
8
2024 Study
Using City Parks/Using City Trails
93
Yes/Yes
96
4
Yes/No
1
0
No/Yes
0
2
No/No
2
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Neighborhood Police Patrolling
2024 City of Fridley
100
86
7777
80
60
2013 Study
2021 Study
2024 Study
40
23
21
20
10
4
2
1
000
0
Too MuchNot Enough
About Right AmountUnsure
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Traffic Enforcement
2024 City of Fridley
100
85
79
77
80
60
2013 Study
2021 Study
2024 Study
40
22
17
20
12
4
2
11
00
0
Too MuchNot Enough
About Right AmountUnsure
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Neighborhood Concerns
2024 City of Fridley
Distracted Driving2933299
Traffic Speeding2141299
Stop Sign Violations12314710
Number of Garbage Trucks10273726
Cars Cutting Through5125924
Number of Delivery Trucks3175228
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Public Safety Concern
2024 City of Fridley
2010
Traffic Speeding
1313
Drugs
1214
Distracted Driving
1011
Residential Crimes
109
Youth Crimes
72
Violent Crime
55
Vandalism
44
Business Crimes
34
Domestic Abuse
24
Auto Theft
24
Stop Sign Violations
12
Phone Scams
11
Identity Theft
1
Digital/Cyber Scams
77
All
43
None
7
Unsure
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Contact with Police Department
2024 City of Fridley
Excellent 36%
Only Fair/Poor 5%
No 83%Yes 17%
Good 59%
Rating of Contact
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Contact with Fire Department
2024 City of Fridley
Excellent 58%
No 89%Yes 11%
Good 42%
Rating of Contact
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Descriptions about Fridley Public Safety
2024 City of Fridley
Respectful to All Backgrounds46521
Fair to All Backgrounds46511
Trustworthy to All Backgrounds49482
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Very AccurateSomewhat AccurateNot Accurate
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Informed about Public Safety Incidents
2024 City of Fridley
Somewhat Informed 27%
Very Informed 16%
Unsure 1%
Not Too Informed 49%
Not At All Informed 8%
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Participated in City Park and Recreation
Programs
2024 City of Fridley
Excellent 33%
Unsure 5%
No 74%Yes 26%
Only Fair 1%
Good 61%
Rating of Program
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Amount of Programming for....
2024 City of Fridley
Children
47313
Teenagers
25930
Adults
37313
Seniors
25623
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Parks and Quality of Life
2024 City of Fridley
31
Very Important42
36
44
Somewhat Important45
42
16
Not Too Important11
18
8
Not At All Important2
5
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Appearance of Parks and Value of Home
2024 City of Fridley
41
Very Important60
57
48
Somewhat Important31
37
8
Not Too Important5
5
2
Not At All Important3
1
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Adequate Opportunities to Provide Input and Feedback
2024 City of Fridley
Yes 95%
Unsure 4%
No 1%
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Contact City with Concern or Complaint
2024 City of Fridley
Yes 79%
Unsure 3%
Yes 16%
No 84%
No 18%
Satisfied with
Response
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Contacted City Hall
2024 City of Fridley
Yes
40%
94
Knowledge
5
92
Courtesy
7
92
Responsiveness
6
No
90
60%
Follow-Up
9
Interacted with City
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Staff
Excellent/GoodOnly Fair/Poor
Service Dimensions
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Mayor and City Council
2024 City of Fridley
Knowledge of Work
14
Great Deal
6
42
Fair Amount
47
34
Very Little
38
10
None
10
2021 Study
Job Rating
2024 Study
21
Strongly Approve
11
65
Somewhat Approve
80
4
Somewhat Disapprove
4
2
Strongly Disapprove
0
8
Unsure
5
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Source of City Information
2024 City of Fridley
"Community Connection"5326
City Website3333
Word of Mouth2555
"Star Tribune" 1836
"Fridley for You" e-newsletter1826
Park & Rec Brochure1738
Major Source
Minor Source
City Subscriptions1728
Direct Mail1640
City's Social Media1029
"Life" Newspaper934
Community Social Media933
City Employees736
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Preferred Information Source
2024 City of Fridley
Newsletter4013
City Website1115
Direct Mail910
"Star Tribune"89
Word of Mouth717
"Fridley for You" e-newsletter65
First
City Subscriptions57 Second
City Social Media54
"Life" newspaper47
Community Social Media26
City Employees24
Park & Rec Brochure23
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2024 City of Fridley
96% Favorable Rating of
Content
Yes
84%
NoYes
27%73%
No
16%
Receipt During Past
Regularly Read
Year
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Prefer to Receive City Newsletter
2024 City of Fridley
Electronically
27%
Print
50%
Unsure
1%
Both
22%
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Cable Television
2024 City of Fridley
Yes
49%
NoYes
68%32%
No
51%
Subscribe to
Watch Channel 17
Comcast
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City Website
2024 City of Fridley
Yes
56%
100% Were able to find what
they were looking for
No
44%
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:July 8, 2023 Meeting Type:City CouncilConference Meeting
Submitted By:James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Nic Schmidt, Project Manager
Title
Commons Park Plan Update
Background
Director Maher met with the Fridley Youth Sports Association chair last week. They developed a plan
for relocation of fields impacted by the redevelopment of Commons Park, with the following elements:
1.One baseball field fully redeveloped on the northern end of Commons Park. This field would
have safety and outfield fencing, covered dugouts, bleachers, moveable baselines and pitching
mound to allow for use by different age groups ranging from base lines at 60 ft, 75 ft or 90 ft.
Cost of lighting to be evaluated.
2.A field suitable for softball or baseball practice developed east of the existing football field on
the commons park property. No outfield fencing wouldbe included but a home plate backstop
andsafety fencing along the first and third baselines can be included along with benches for
players.
3.Modifications to improve Community Park for FYSA baseball and soccer. Softball fields 5 and 6
would be converted to turf to allow for expansion of capacity for soccer fields. One softball field
converted to a baseball field with moveable bases and pitching mound.
4.Commons Park work would be scheduled in a manner that would allow for use of existing fields
until July 4th of 2025.
Engineering staff has preparedconcept plans pursuant to the elements identified above. These will be
presented for discussion with the City Council.
Financial Impact
There are costs associated with preserving additional fields not included in the current Master Plan.
Staff will endeavor to have this information available to the City Council.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Recommendation
Discuss items presented.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places X Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
None
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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