9-23-2024
City Council Conference Meeting
September 23, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Scott Lund
Councilmember Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Councilmember Tom Tillberry
Others Present: Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Melissa Moore, City Clerk/Communications Manager
Becca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources
Ryan George, Director of Public Safety
Items for Discussion
1. Recodification Update
Melissa Moore provided a review of the progress to date on the Zoning and Licensing Chapters of the
City Code. There will be a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the City Council in November
to further review the Zoning Chapter of the Code.
2. Police Sergeants and Patrol Officers Labor Agreement Discussion
Becca Hellegers provided information regarding the tentative settlement of the labor agreement for the
police sergeants and patrol officers. The impact of recent settlements by other comparable cities
supported market adjustments beyond the normal cost of living adjustments. Other cities have added
Juneteenth as a recognized paid holiday. Wage compression effected the settlement as well.
3. Update from the Employee Resources Department
Becca Hellegers provided the City Council with an update on newly hired employees since February of
2024.