8-12-2024
City Council Conference Meeting
August 12, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Others Present: Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Melissa Moore, City Clerk/Communications Manager
Maddison Zikmund, Fire Chief
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Items for Discussion
1. Updating the City Seal
Melissa Moore gave the Council a presentation regarding updating the City Seal to reflect the new State
Seal, as this has been a past practice. Council is supportive of making this update.
2. Discussion of the Fridley Firefighters Relief Association consideration of joining the Public
Employee Retirement Association (PERA) Statewide Volunteer Fire Plan (SVF).
Maddison Zikmund provided background. Council was supportive of the concept and moving forward
with it.
3. Proposed Investment Policy Revisions and Safekeeping/Custodial Depository Change
Joe Starks provided background information on this change and what the necessary steps will be.
4. Public Arts Commission Recommendation for Art at Moore Lake Park
Scott Hickok provided information relative to the Public Arts Commission’s recommendation for
artwork at Moore Lake Park. Council was supportive of the proposal.