09-23-2024
City Council Meeting
September 23, 2024
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
Agenda
Call to Order
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of the Agenda is at the back of the Council Chambers. A paper copy of the entire Agenda packet is at the podium.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
1.Proclamation for Omnetics Connector Corporation Day
Proposed Consent Agenda
The following items are considered to beroutine by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be
no discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests, at which time that item may be moved to the Regular
Agenda.
Meeting Minutes
2.Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of September 9, 2024
3.Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of September 9, 2024
New Business
4.Resolution No. 2024-118, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of the Proposed
Assessment Roll and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing Notice for the 2024 Street
Rehabilitation Project No. ST-2024-01
5.Resolution No. 2024-119, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of the Proposed
Assessment Roll, and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing Notice for the 2024 Nuisance
Abatements and 2024 Rental Reinspection Fees
6.Resolution No. 2024-122, Consenting to the Property Tax Levy for 2024, Collectible in 2025, for
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley
7.Resolution No. 2024-123, Scheduling a Special Meeting on November 12, 2024 to Canvass the
Results of the General Election
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8. Resolution No. 2024-124, Approving the Fridley Firefighters Relief Association Joining the PERA
Statewide Volunteer Fire Plan (SVF)
9. Resolution No. 2024-126, Appointing Election Judges for the 2024 General Election
10. Resolution No. 2024-127, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between
August 17, 2024, and September 15, 2024
11. Resolution No. 2024128, Requesting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for
Accessibility and Other Building Enhancements at 110 77th Way
12. Resolution No. 2024-129, Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Police
Sergeants (Local #310) for the Years 2025 and 2026
13. Resolution No. 2024-130, Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Patrol Officers
(Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the Years 2025 and 2026
14. Resolution No. 2024-131, Approving and Authorizing Entering into a Memorandum of
Agreement with Police Sergeants (Local #310) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department
15. Resolution No. 2024-132, Approving and Authorizing Entering into a Memorandum of
Agreement with Patrol Officers (Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department
Licenses
16. Resolution No. 2024-125, Approving Massage Business License
Claims
17. Resolution No. 2024-133, Approving Claims for the Period Ending September 18, 2024
Open Forum
The Open Forum allows the public to address the Council on subjects that are not on the Regular Agenda. The
Council may take action, reply, or give direction to staff. Please limit your comments to five minutes or less.
Regular Agenda
The following items are proposed for the Council's consideration. All items will have a presentation from City staff,
are discussed, and considered for approval by separate motions.
New Business
18. Resolution No. 2024-120, Approving the Proposed Property Tax Levy for 2024, Collectible in 2025,
for the City of Fridley
19. Resolution No. 2024-121, Approving the Proposed 2025 General Fund Budget for the City of
Fridley
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Informal Status Reports
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:9/23/24 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By: Nicole Nelsen, Sr. Police Tech and Lt. Patrick Faber
Title
Proclamation for Omnetics Connector Corporation Day
Background
The Fridley Police Association and Fridley Public Safety would like to recognize Omnetics Connector
Corporationfor their valuable participation in the annual Coats From Cops event.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council proclaimsSeptember, 23, 2024 as Omnetics Connector Corporation
Day.
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
Proclamation Omnetics Connector Corporation DaySeptember 23, 2024
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Proclamation
Omnetics Connector CorporationDay
September 23, 2024
Whereas, Since 2018, Omnetics Connector Corporation(Omnetics) has partnered with the Fridley Police
Association and Fridley Public Safetyfor our Coats From Cops event, and
Whereas, Omnetics has played a key role in the Coats From Cops event since its inception in 2018, and
Whereas, Omnetics moved out of the City of Fridley in 2022, but has chosen to continuetheir
participation with the Coats From Cops event, and
Whereas, Omneticsis recognized as a company of 409generous and caring employees whose
contributions are solely made up of employee donations. In turn, Omnetics creates different challenges
for employees to make the collectionfun and keep the momentum alive.In addition to the donations,
some Omnetics employeesalso give of their time by assistingthe Fridley Police Association with the set
up and managing of the eventitself, and
Whereas, Omnetics and the Fridley Police Association have served approximately 1,000 families in need
with cold weather clothing to members of the community in need, and
Whereas, Omnetics is a valuable partner to the Fridley Police Association and Fridley Public Safety, for
which we are most grateful.
Now therefore, it beresolved, that I, Scott, J. Lund, Mayor of the City of Fridley, do herby proclaim
September 23, 2024,as Omnetics Connector Corporationday in the City of Fridley.
In witness whereof, I have set my hand and causedthe seal
of the City of Fridley to be affixed this 23day of September,2024.
___________________________________________________________________
Scott J. Lund -Mayor
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting ofSeptember 9, 2024
Background
Attached are the minutes from the City Council meeting of September 9, 2024.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of September 9, 2024.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Minutes from the City Council Meeting of September 9, 2024
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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City Council Meeting
September 9,2024
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of September 9,2024, 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
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
1.Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2024
Mayor Lund read the proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. A
representative from Alexandra House thanked the City for the proclamation and provided a summary
of services provided to Anoka County and Fridley residents during 2024. She advised of the upcoming
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Hope Fest which will take place on Saturday, September 28.
2.Proclamation for Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2024)
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Mayor Lund read the proclamation recognizing September 1723as Constitution Week.
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by CouncilmemberTillberryto adopt the proposed Consent Agenda.Seconded by
CouncilmemberBolkcom.
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Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval/Receipt of Minutes
3.!Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of August 26, 2024.
4.!Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of August 26, 2024.
5.!Receive the Minutes from the August 21, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting.
New Business
6. Resolution No. 2024-115, Approving Lot Split, LS #24-01 to Create Two Single-Family Lots from
the Property at 7800 Pearson Way N.E. (Ward 3)
Claims
7. Resolution No. 2024-117, Approving Claims for the Period Ending September 4, 2024.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda 15 minutes.)
Marsha Carson, 5446 W Bavarian Pass, commented that she lives on Far Lake and has concerns with the
quality of the lake. She asked if there are any planned improvements as the lake continues to be crowded
out with vegetation.
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer, commented that half of the lake is the City, and the other half
is the townhome association. He provided details on a water quality project that will be completed this
fall with funding assistance from the watershed. He explained that the project will improve the water
quality going into the lake, but will not impact the natural vegetation that grows. Ms. Carson commented
that she would appreciate anything that could be done as it is turning into a swamp.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
New Business
8. Resolution No. 2024-110, Awarding University Avenue Service Road Traffic Changes Project
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Mr. Brodhag stated that this presentation will address this item and the following item. He provided
background information on the project, project element and project details. He provided additional
details on the work completed by CenterPoint in 2023 and the Rice Creek Trail Crossing. He reviewed
details of the project bidding reporting the lowest responsive bidder was Douglas-Kerr Underground,
LLC of Mora with a bid total of $1,366,904.70. He reviewed the project funding sources, tentative
project schedule, and details of the Active Transportation Program grant agreement. He then
highlighted the next steps if the Council awards the project tonight.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to approve Resolution No. 2024-110, Awarding University
Avenue Service Road Traffic Changes Project. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
9. Resolution No. 2024-111, Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement with MnDOT for University
Avenue Service Road Traffic Changes Project
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Resolution No. 2024-111, Authorizing
Execution of Grant Agreement with MnDOT for University Avenue Service Road Traffic Changes
Project. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Bolkcom recognized the intent for the contractor to complete the project this year,
but asked what would occur if they are not able to do so and the impact that would have on this area.
Mr. Brodhag commented that staff will be working with the contractor and if the work cannot be
completed, they will ensure that everything that has been opened will be closed back up. He
confirmed that letters have been sent to the residents in this area offering them the opportunity to
join the list for weekly updates.
10. Resolution No. 2024-116, Requesting Community Development Block Grant Funds for Oak Hill
Park and Jubilee Park Redevelopment and Improvements
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, presented background information on the park projects
and explained that the City is in the process of applying for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds. He reviewed the playground concepts for both Oak Hill and Jubilee parks. He asked
the Council for its support in submitting the grant application.
Mayor Lund asked for details on when the grant would be awarded. Mr. Maher replied that if the
grant is awarded, the City would find out still this fall. He explained that if the funds are awarded the
equipment would be ordered still this year for installation in spring of 2025.
Councilmember Tillberry commented that he is impressed that the City continues to look for grant
opportunities and funding sources for the park projects.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if a contractor would be installing the equipment or whether that
would be done by City staff. Mr. Maher explained that the City does not have the expertise to properly
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install the equipment and therefore would utilize the expertise of the installation team. He confirmed
that the grant would cover the entire cost of the park improvements as proposed. Mr. Brodhag
provided additional details on the timing of the grant funds, noting that the projects would need to
be completed by mid-June of 2025, as specified within the grant.
Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to approve Resolution No. 2024-116, Requesting
Community Development Block Grant Funds for Oak Hill Park and Jubilee Park Redevelopment and
Improvements. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Evanson advised of the upcoming Conversations with the Council scheduled for this
Saturday at Moore Lake Park. Tickets are also available for Pumpkin in the Park which is scheduled for
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October 19. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the event and must be purchased ahead of the
event.
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 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund
City Clerk Mayor
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Receive the Minutes from theCity Council Conference Meeting ofSeptember 9, 2024
Background
Attached are the minutes from the City Council conference meeting of September 9, 2024.
Financial Impact
Recommendation
Receive the minutes from theCity Council conference meeting ofSeptember 9, 2024.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of September 9,2024
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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City CouncilConference Meeting
September 9, 2024
5:30P.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 Tillbury
Others Present:Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer
Nic Schmidt, Project Manager
Items for Discussion
1.2025 Proposed Budget/Levy Discussion
Joe Starks, Finance Director, answered questions from the City Council (Council) about the proposed
budget and levy. The Council asked some clarifying questions pertaining to labor costs.
2.Locke Park Water Treatment Plant Building Addition
Nic Schmidt provided the Council with an update on possible reconstruction of the Locke Park Water
Treatment Plant. The Council asked for follow up on security, depth of wells and for additional
architectural input on visual impact of the construction on the building.
3.Commons Park Plan Update
Mike Maher and Brandon Brodhag provided a review of the current design for Commons Park and the
Commons Park building.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Korrie Johnson, Assistant Finance Director
Anna Smieja, Accounting Specialist/Special Assessments
Title
Resolution No. 2024-118, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of the Proposed
Assessment Roll and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing Notice for the 2024Street
RehabilitationProject No. ST-2024-01
Background
Pursuant to Minnesota Statue § 429.021 and § 8.03of the Fridley City Charter, the City Council (Council)
may finance certain public improvement projects using special assessments. Generally, special
assessments are a form of tax levied by a local government against a property that benefits from the
improvement(s). This process is governed by the Assessments Chapter of theFridley City Code and the
Roadway Major Financing Policy.
Consistent with these regulations, the Council followed the below process for the use of special
assessments regarding the 2024Street Rehabilitation Project (Project) No. ST-2024-01:
Ordered the preliminary report, plans and specifications (Resolution No. 2023-78);
Received the preliminary report, called for a public hearing (Resolution No2023-142);
Conducted the public hearing (Monday, December 18,2023);
Orderedfinal plans and specifications, called for bids (Resolution No. 2024-04); and
Receivedbids and awarded contract to North Valley, Inc.(April22, 2024).
Based on the construction costs, the proposed special assessment forProject No.ST2024-01will include
134properties totaling approximately $389,500.Benefittingproperty owners will be permitted to repay
the applicable amount over at 10year period at an interest rate of 4.90%.
Financial Impact
The Adopted2024Budgetsincluded and anticipated the use of the above-mentioned special
assessments to support Project No. ST-2024-01.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Recommendation
Staff recommend the Council approve Resolution No. 2024-118, Declaring Costs to be Assessed,
Ordering Preparation of the Proposed Assessment Roll and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing
Notice for the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST-2024-01.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
x Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-118
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-118
Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering the Preparation of the Proposed Assessment Roll
and Directing Publication of a Public Hearing Notice for 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project
No. ST-2024-01
Whereas, a contract has been let for 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST-2024-01 and the
contract priced for such improvement is $1,211,092, and the additional expenses incurred or to
be incurred in the making of such improvement amount to an estimated amount of $60,000 so
that the estimated total cost of the improvement will be $1,271,092; and
Whereas, by resolution passed by the Fridley City Council (Council) on September 23, 2024, the
City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer and City Treasurer, was directed to prepare a
proposed assessment of the cost of 2024 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST-2024-01; and
Whereas, the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer and City Treasurer, has notified
the Council that such proposed assessment has been completed and filed by their office for public
inspection.
Now, therefore be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota:
1.!The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the City is hereby estimated
to be $881,592 and the portion of the cost to be assessed against benefited property
owners is estimated to be $389,500 for an estimated total cost of $1,271,092.
2.!Assessments shall be payable in installments extending over a period of 10 years, the first
of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2025 and shall
bear interest at the rate of 4.90% per annum from the date of the adoption of the
assessment resolution.
3.!The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer and City Treasurer, shall forthwith
calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every
assessable lot, piece or parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash
valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in
their office for public inspection.
Be it further resolved:
1.!A hearing shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 14, 2024, in the City Hall located at 7071
University Avenue NE to pass upon such proposed assessment. All persons owning
property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
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2.!The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer and City Treasurer, is hereby
directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published
once in the official publication at least two weeks prior to the hearing and they shall state
in the notice the total cost of the improvement. They shall also cause mailed notice to be
given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks
prior to the hearings.
3.!The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the County, make one payment of at least $100, to the City of Fridley; no
interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption
of the assessment.
4.!Upon receipt of any such prepayment, the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City
Treasurer, shall note the same upon the records of the City, credit the payee therefore, and
reduce the assessment as originally made in the amount of the prepayment received. The
balance remaining shall then be noted as the amount due and may then be certified to
the county together with and as a part of the assessment roll in which the original amount
due was contained.
5.!A property owner may at any time, thereafter, pay to the City of Fridley the entire amount
of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in
which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September,
2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Fridley will conduct a public hearing at
7:00 p.m. on October 14, 2024, in the City Council Chambers at 7071 University Avenue NE, to
consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for the following improvements:
2024 Street Rehabilitation Project (ST202401): Assess 10 years @ 4.90% Interest,
$389,500
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12-30-24-31-0018 12-30-24-31-0104 13-30-24-24-0004 13-30-24-24-0078
12-30-24-31-0019 12-30-24-31-0105 13-30-24-24-0005 13-30-24-24-0080
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12-30-24-31-0033 12-30-24-31-0112 13-30-24-24-0015 13-30-24-24-0105
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12-30-24-31-0038 13-30-24-21-0007 13-30-24-24-0026 13-30-24-24-0111
12-30-24-31-0045 13-30-24-21-0008 13-30-24-24-0029 13-30-24-24-0113
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are being mailed to all property owners.
Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the
amount of an assessment unless a signed, written objection is filed with the City Clerk prior to the
hearing or is presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The City Council may, upon such
notice, consider any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned
meeting, upon such further notice to the affected property owners, as it deems advisable.
A property owner who has properly objected to the assessment may appeal an assessment to
district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon
the Mayor or City Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing
such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk.
The City of Fridley has adopted Resolution No. 14-1995 deferring special assessment payments
for senior citizens. The City Council may defer the payment of special assessments for any
homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older, or for persons retired due to
permanent and total disability for which it would be a hardship to make the payments.
Mayor Scott J. Lund
Publish: September 24, 2024
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Joe Starks, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Korrie Johnson, Assistant Finance Director
Anna Smieja, Accounting Specialist/Special Assessments
Title
Resolution No. 2024-119, Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of the Proposed
Assessment Roll, and Directing Publication ofthe Public Hearing Notice for the 2024Nuisance
Abatementsand 2024Rental Reinspection Fees
Background
Minnesota Statutes §429.101allows theFridleyCity Council (Council) to adopt regulations forthe
collection of unpaid charges and fees as a special assessment.
The Abatement of Exterior Public Nuisances Chapter of the Fridley City Code (Code) defines the
procedure for removal of exterior public nuisances and allows for the assessment of uncollected charges
and feesto property taxes. The City of Fridley (City) has determined that the total costs to be assessed
for the 2024Nuisance Abatements to be $26,812.
The Residential Rental Property Maintenance and LicensingChapter of the Code establishe
licensing procedures and regulations for rental properties in the City. The chapter establishes inspection
schedules for license applicants. If a license applicant fails a third reinspection the Fees Chapter of the
Code establishes a rental reinspection fee. Any unpaid rental inspection or reinspection fees may be
assessed to the property
Chapter of the Code. The City has determined that the total costs to be assessedfor the 2024Rental
Reinspection Fees to be $18,875.
The Nuisance Abatement and Rental Reinspection assessments directed in Resolution No. 2024-119total
$45,687for the period between September 2, 2023,and September 1, 2024. In addition to the public
nuisance abatementand rental reinspection fees, this cost includes all incidental expenses as allowed by
the Abatement of Exterior Public Nuisances Chapter of the Code, including a 25% administrative
surcharge.
Minnesota Statutes §429.061 requires anyexpense and the corresponding special assessment to be
calculated by the Council by resolution. The resolution must include the total amount to be assessed,
preparation of an assessment roll and direction to prepare and publish a public hearing notice no less
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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than two weeks prior to such meeting of the Council. Assuming the Council approves the attached
resolution, staff will publish the notice on September 24, 2024, and the Council will hold the public
hearing at the October 14, 2024, meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Financial Impact
The proposed assessment reflects the costs already incurred by the City to abate nuisances and perform
rental reinspection within the community. The Adopted Budget contained the appropriate budget
authority to support these activities.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Council approve Resolution No. 2024-119, Declaring Costs to be Assessed,
Ordering Preparation of the Proposed Assessment Roll, and Directing Publication of the Public Hearing
Notice for the 2024 Nuisance Abatements and 2024 Rental Reinspection Fees.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
x Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-119
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-119
Declaring Costs to be Assessed, Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll and
Directing Publication of a Public Hearing Notice for 2024 Nuisance Abatements and 2024
Rental Reinspection Fees
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes § 429.101 allows for a governing body of any municipality to
provide for the collection of unpaid special charges as a special assessment against the property
benefited from a City activity or improvement if the Fridley City Council (Council) has adopted an
ordinance adopting regulations consistent with State law; and
Whereas, the Abatement of Exterior Public Nuisances Chapter of the Fridley City Code (Code)
defines the procedure for removal of exterior public nuisances and allows for the assessment of
uncollected charges and fees; and
Whereas, the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Treasurer, determined that the costs to be
assessed for the 2024 Nuisance Abatements, including all incidental expenses related thereto, to
have a remaining balance of $26,812 as of September 17, 2024; and
Whereas, the Residential Rental Property Maintenance and Licensing Chapter of the Code
regulates licensed rental properties in the City and prohibits any City license be issued or renewed
until all outstanding fees and fines have been paid, other than those which may be assessed
against the property; and
Whereas, the Fees Chapter of the Code establishes a rental inspection and reinspection structure
that institutes fees for any property requiring three or more inspections; and
Whereas, the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Treasurer, determined that the costs to be
assessed for the 2024 Rental Reinspection Fees, including all incidental expenses related thereto,
to have a remaining balance of $18,875!as of September 17, 2024. !
Now, therefore be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota:
1.!The portion of the cost to be paid by the City is hereby declared to be $45,687 as of
September 17, 2024 and the portion of the cost to be assessed against benefited property
owners is declared to be the same.
2.!Assessments shall be payable on or before November 15, 2024. Any unpaid amount after
November 15, 2024 shall be certified to taxes and bear interest at the rate of 10.5% from
the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution.
3.!The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Treasurer, to forthwith calculate the proper
amounts to be assessed for said improvement against every assessable lot, piece, or parcel
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of land benefited by said public nuisance abatements and rental reinspection fees and
shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in his/her office for public inspection.
Be it further resolved:
1.!A hearing shall be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 14, 2024 in the City Hall located at 7071
University Avenue NE to pass upon such proposed assessment. All persons owning
property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2.!The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer and City Treasurer, is hereby
directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published
once in the official publication at least two weeks prior to the hearing. They shall also
cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment
roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearing.
3.!The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the County, make one payment of at least $100, to the City of Fridley; no
interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption
of the assessment.
4.!Upon receipt of any such prepayment, the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City
Treasurer, shall note the same upon the records of the City, credit the payee therefore, and
reduce the assessment as originally made in the amount of the prepayment received. The
balance remaining shall then be noted as the amount due and may then be certified to
the County together with and as a part of the assessment roll in which the original amount
due was contained.
5.!A property owner may at any time, thereafter, pay to the City of Fridley the entire amount
of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in
which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September,
2024.
_______________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Fridley will conduct a public hearing at
6:00 p.m. on October 14, 2024, in the City Council Chambers at 7071 University Avenue NE, to
consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment for the following improvements:
2024 Nuisance Abatements & 2024 Rental Reinspection Fees: Assess 1 year at 10.50%
Interest, $45,687
03-30-24-23-0130 12-30-24-14-0064 14-30-24-13-0018 23-30-24-34-0014
03-30-24-31-0106 12-30-24-22-0021 14-30-24-14-0042 23-30-24-34-0054
03-30-24-31-0126 12-30-24-22-0024 14-30-24-14-0076 23-30-24-34-0058
03-30-24-32-0113 12-30-24-31-0009 14-30-24-24-0065 23-30-24-43-0045
03-30-24-34-0004 12-30-24-31-0019 14-30-24-33-0019 24-30-24-11-0070
03-30-24-42-0079 12-30-24-31-0053 14-30-24-33-0063 24-30-24-12-0068
10-30-24-44-0014 12-30-24-31-0070 14-30-24-41-0109 24-30-24-14-0047
11-30-24-24-0018 13-30-24-11-0110 15-30-24-13-0051 24-30-24-24-0060
11-30-24-24-0048 13-30-24-14-0106 15-30-24-42-0057 24-30-24-24-0083
11-30-24-24-0078 13-30-24-21-0063 15-30-24-42-0070 24-30-24-31-0060
11-30-24-24-0096 13-30-24-24-0020 15-30-24-44-0007 24-30-24-31-0099
12-30-24-13-0026 13-30-24-24-0077 23-30-24-22-0015 24-30-24-32-0039
12-30-24-13-0044 13-30-24-32-0037 23-30-24-33-0054 24-30-24-32-0100
12-30-24-14-0063 14-30-24-12-0010 23-30-24-33-0096
The proposed
are being mailed to all property owners. Written or oral objections will be considered at the
meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a signed, written
objection is filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing or is presented to the presiding officer at
the hearing. The City Council may, upon such notice, consider any objection to the amount of a
proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting, upon such further notice to the affected
property owners, as it deems advisable.
A property owner who has properly objected to the assessment may appeal an assessment to
district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon
the Mayor or City Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing
such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk.
The City of Fridley has adopted Resolution No. 14-1995 deferring special assessment payments
for senior citizens. The City Council may defer the payment of special assessments for any
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homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older, or for persons retired due to
permanent and total disability for which it would be a hardship to make the payments.
Mayor Scott J. Lund
Publish: September 24, 2024
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director, Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Title
Resolution No. 2024-122, Consenting to the Property Tax Levy for 2024, Collectible in 2025, for the
Housing and Redevelopment Authorityin and for the City of Fridley
Background
Since 1996, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley (HRA) has levied a
property tax to support its activities, specifically various housing rehabilitation programs. Per Minnesota
Statute § 469.033, the property tax levy for the HRA may not exceed 0.0185% of the estimated market
value of all real estate and personal propertyunder its jurisdiction. Historically, the HRA leviedthe
statutory maximum.
For property tax payable in 2025, the HRA proposed the same approach. Based on the estimated market
value of $4,378,541,100, the HRA would levy approximately $810,030for 2025, an increase of about
$57,351compared to 2024.
The HRA Board of Commissioners approved the property tax levy at their September 5, 2024,meeting.
Per the abovementioned statute, the City Council (Council) must also consent to the property tax levy
as requested. Assuming the Council approves the property tax levy, staff will certify and submit the
attached resolution to Anoka County on or before September 30, 2024.
Financial Impact
Based on the proposed property tax levy, staff estimate the property taxes payable in 2025to be about
$53for a home with a median assessed value of $288,900and $185 for a commercial property assessed
at $1,000,000.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-122, Consenting to the Property Tax Levy for
2024, Collectible in 2025, for the Housing and Redevelopment Authorityin and for the City of Fridley.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-122
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-122
Consenting to the Property Tax Levy for 2024, Collectible in 2025, for the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley
Whereas, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota
(Authority) at its regular meeting on September 5, 2024 adopted Resolution No. 2024-03:
Adopting a 2024 Tax Levy Collectible in 2025 (Resolution); and
Whereas, the Council must consent to any Authority levy prior to it becoming effective as required
by Minnesota Statute § 469.033.
Now, therefore be it resolved, the Council hereby consents to the Authority Resolution and to
the final levy of $810,030 to be levied in 2024 for collection in 2025, as described therein.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of September,
2024.
_______________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
Melissa M. Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Melissa Moore, City Clerk/Communications Manager
Title
Resolution No. 2024-123, Scheduling a Special Meeting on November 12, 2024to Canvass the Results
of the General Election
Background
Minnesota Statute § 205.158and Chapter 4 of the Fridley City Charter provide direction to the City of
Fridley in how to verify and certify the results of elections. The Fridley City Council will serve as the
Canvass Board to verify and certify the election results.
Candidates who filed for the offices of Mayor and Councilmember-at-Largewill be on the ballot for the
General Election (November 5, 2024).Candidates who filed for office are:
MayorCouncilmember-at-Large
Dave OstwaldPete Borman
Natividad SeefeldPatrick Vescio
At this Special Meeting of the Canvass Board, the City Clerk will prepare an Abstract of Votes Cast, which
will include pertinent elections statistics for the Canvass Board to review and certify. Members of the
Canvass Board will be asked to sign the Abstract. The City Clerk will then submit the signed Abstract to
the Minnesota Secretary of State. Newly electedmembers of the Council will be sworn in and assume
their new office/term at the first Council meeting of 2025.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-123, Scheduling a Special Meeting on November
12, 2024 to Canvass the Results of the 2024 General Election.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &Places X Community Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Resolution No. 2024-123
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-123
Scheduling a Special Meeting on November 12, 2024 to Canvass the Results of the
2024 General Election
Whereas, pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 205.158 the Fridley City Council will act as a canvassing
board to canvass the returns and declare the results of an election; and
Whereas, pursuant to the Fridley City Charter § 4.09, the Fridley City Council must meet to canvass
the results of the General Election; and
Whereas, section 4.09 of the Charter further directs the City Clerk to prepare a Statement of Canvass
(also known as Abstract of Votes Cast) to detail the total number of votes cast, the number of
registered voters, the total votes cast for each candidate, a declaration of those who are elected, a
certified copy of the ballots used, and the names of Election Judges used; and
Whereas, after the Council receives the Statement of Canvass, the City Clerk is directed to notify
such persons elected that they will take office at the first regular meeting of the Council in 2025
pursuant to section 3.01 of the Charter.
Now therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby schedules a Special
Meeting on November 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Fridley City Hall (7071
University Avenue N.E.) to canvass the election results of the 2024 General Election.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of September, 2024.
_______________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Maddison Zikmund, Fire Chief
Title
Resolution No. 2024-124, Approvingthe Fridley Firefighters Relief Association Joining the PERA
Statewide Volunteer Fire Plan(SVF)
Background
The Fridley Fire Department has long held a pension fund for members under the Fridley Firefighters
Relief Association (Relief Association) a separate but partnered not-for-profit entity of the Cityof
Fridley (City). The Relief Association has a board of directors made up of elected firefighter members
and ex-officio members including the Fire Chief, Finance Director, and Mayor. The Relief Association is
responsible for the management of assets within a Special Fund (pension assets) and a General Fund
(dues, fundraising, event assets).
In recent years, the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) has administered a Statewide
Volunteer Fire Plan(SVF). The goal was/is to relieve the burden both financially and administratively
from Relief Associations. There are over 200 Fire Departments/Cities that have joined the SVF since its
inception. During the most recent legislative session, the PERA SVF will now permit Defined-
Contribution plan types into the program. After which, the Relief Association began discussing the
option to join. The membership has now voted in favor and the Board of Trustees formally resolved a
declaration to join the PERA SVF effective January 1, 2025.
By joining the PERA SVF,the Relief Association relinquishes all special fund assets to PERA for
administration. PERA would then move forward in communicating with the City and Fire Chief for
administration of the assets. The Relief Association may still exist as a fraternal organization and manage
its General Fund assets which become completely separate from City business or transactions. The
existing Fire State Aid which must pass through the City and onto the Relief Association would
henceforth be paid directly to PERA and into the Fridley SVF.
Financial Impact
This proposal has no financial impact to the City of Fridley. Currently, the City does not provide funding
to the Fridley Firefighters Relief Association other than a pass-through of Fire State Aid which must be
done according to statute. The financial impact of this proposal is to benefit the Fridley Firefighters
Relief Association which currently spends approximately 25% of its revenue on administrative expenses.
Furthermore, the state legislature has allocated one-time incentive funding for those plans who join
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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PERA SVF on a first-come, first-served basis. If approved, that incentive payment would be made
directly to the PERA SVF assets upon joining.
Beyond financial impact, this also relieves burden on Firefighters who must become educated and liable
as fiduciaries in managing the pension assets. By transitioning this process to PERA, it significantly
reduces liabilities to the City, Relief Association, and individual members.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-124, Approving the Fridley Firefighters Relief
Association joining the PERA Statewide Volunteer Fire Plan (SVF).
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-124
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-124
Approving the Fridley Firefighters Relief Association Joining the PERA Statewide
Volunteer Fire Plan (SVF)
Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) is authorized to join the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan
administered by the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA); and
Whereas, the City highly values the contributions of City Fire Division members to the safety and
wellbeing of our community and wishes to safeguard their pension investments in a prudent
manner; and
Whereas, the existing plan is a Defined Contribution Plan and the Relief Association desires to
join the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan as a Defined Contribution Plan.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
coverage by and requests participation in the Statewide Volunteer Firefighter Plan administered
by PERA as a Defined Contribution Plan; and
1)!The City hereby approves coverage by and requests participation in the Statewide
Volunteer Firefighter Plan administered by PERA with the vesting schedule beginning at
40% after 5 years of service, increasing by 12% each year until 100% vesting is reached
after 10 years of service; and
2)!The City Clerk and Mayor are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to
effectuate the intent of this resolution.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of September,
2024.
_______________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Resolution No. 2024-126, Appointing Election Judges for the 2024General Election
Background
Section 4.05 of the Fridley City Charter and Minnesota Statute § 204B.21 requires the City Council
(Council) to appoint Election Judges
locations on Election Day. One election date remains in 2024:
General Electionon November5.
Election Judges to be assigned to work on November 5 are reflected in Exhibit A.
Each polling location is supervised by the Head Judge, who manages the polling location and all other
Election Judges including:
Greeter Judge, directs traffic flow and maintains order in the polling location;
Registration Judge, oversees the registration process for voters;
Ballot Judge, oversees the ballot counter and maintains ballot security; and a
Technology Judge, responsiblefor all technology used in the polling location.
Financial Impact
Anticipated in the 2024 City Budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-126, Appointing Election Judges for the 2024
General Election.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &Places X Community Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Resolution No. 2024-126
Exhibit A: List of Election Judgesfor the General Election on November 5, 2024
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-126
Appointing Election Judges for the 2024 General Election
Whereas, Section 4.05 of the Fridley City Charter requires the Fridley City Council to appoint at least
Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 204B.21 requires the Fridley City Council to appoint all Election Judges
for its municipal elections.
Now therefore be it resolved, the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby appoints the individuals
listed in exhibit A to act as Election Judges for the General Election in the City of Fridley on November
5, 2024.
Be it further resolved, the City Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint additional Election Judges as
needed, pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 204B.21 subd. 2.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September, 2024.
_______________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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Election Judge List
TaraAnderson-Huberty
DonnaBahls
JeroldBahls
AlexBehling
MargaretBetzold
DonBlakeslee
MaryBlashill
BrendanBremener
BarbaraBreza
DorothyBrutlag
KathyBusch
SusanCameron
RoanChafee
ShirleyChapman
MarkCorless
RussellCramer
JasonCzech
RachelCzech
BeeDavidson
AnnaDisco
AnneDreblow
JustinDritz
SuzanneEgan
Mary JoEukel
AlanFiene
DonaldFindell
ThereseFrederick
IbsenGabriel
KathyGarman
JudithGreen
RachelHaemig-Lehman
SamanthaHanson
CatherineHarrington
TerryHarstad
KatherineHebert
DorisHeilman
FranklinHeller
PhyllisHildreth
JulieHill
DonnaHogan
RobertHosman
LeahHowe
WayneHowe
TeresaHub
ChuckJones
RachelJorgenson
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MeganKehoe
ColleenKennedy
RenateKoppes
LondaKroone
LaVonneKulseth
AaronKurrell
AmyLaMere
JoyceLangsdorf-Lloyd
JohnLarsen
ErinLarson
GinaLarson
KyleLarson
ChristineLauer
CatherineLeong
RandallLohmer
PatriciaMans
JudithMcHugo
JudithMcHugo
AngelaMcShane
GlennMiddendorp
SamanthaMontanari
ChristopherMoore
ArnoldNelson
LaylaNereson
SusanOkeson
JenniferOllila
MichaelPapillon
AlanPatchin
AaronPeterson
ElainePitezel
AnnaPribula
RobertRedman
WilliamRust
JoshuaSandey
JenniferSchneider
DonnaSiedlecki
MarySimms
BrendaSmith
RonThureen
SusanTienter
JodiToupal
JenniferTuder
DoloresVarichak
StephenVarichak
KateWesselink
JoyceWindsperger-Rubio
BeverlyWuertz
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BrentYounkin
JudithZerby
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Korrie Johnson, Assistant Finance Director
Title
Resolution No. 2024-127, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between
August 17, 2024, and September 15,2024
Background
Each month, the City of Fridley (City) receives various donations and gifts to support City
operations, programs and projects. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 465.03, the City may accept
these donations and gifts for the benefit of residents. For specific donations or gifts, the donor
may prescribe certain requirements, such as for a specific activity or department.
Consistent with the abovementioned statute, staff prepared Schedule No. 1 (Exhibit A), which
outlines the various donations, gifts and/or sponsorships received by the City betweenAugust 17,
2024, and September 15,2024.To accept the same, the Council must adopt the attached
resolution by a twothird majority vote.
Lastly, for each donation, gift or sponsorship, staff ensure it meets an identified need, does not
create a quidproquo or longterm maintenance obligation, and the donor received an
acknowledgment of their gift through a letter or publication.
Financial Impact
Every donation benefits the City
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-127,Approving Gifts, Donations and
Sponsorships Received BetweenAugust 17, 2024, and September 15,2024.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
X 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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Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-127
!Exhibit A: Schedule No. 1
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-127
Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships for the City of Fridley
Whereas, throughout the year the City of Fridley (City) receives various gifts and donations; and
Whereas, the City is sincerely grateful for the support it receives from an array of organizations
and individuals; and
Whereas, without this support, the continuation of different events or programs would be difficult
to sustain; and
Whereas, the attached schedule (Exhibit A) lists all of the donations and gifts received by various
City departments between August 17, 2024, and September 15, 2024; and
Whereas, all of the items listed on the attached schedule (Exhibit A) are required to be accepted
by the City Council by a two-thirds majority vote; and
Whereas, all items have been determined to be donated free of any quid-pro-quo expectation
by the donor.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves and
accepts the various donations, gifts and sponsorships made between August 17, 2024, and
September 15, 2024.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September
2024.
_______________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships - City of FridleySchedule No. 1
Date Donor Name, Amount/
Department or DivisionProgramFund
Receivedif not anonymousValue
12/21/23Public Safety - PoliceDonation to Safety CampMaduro Distributors Inc$15,000.00101
12/29/23SNCSNCF Grant ReimbursementXcel Energy$7,500.00270
12/31/23Public Safety - FireDonation for Fire Prevention ActivitiesMINCO$1,000.00101
01/03/24Public Safety - PoliceDonation for 'Night to Unite' SuppliesMINCO$1,000.00101
01/12/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$190.00270
01/18/24Public Safety - PoliceDonation for Patient MemorialDawn Fennig$600.00101
01/18/24SNCGeneral DonationMarvin Kolling$25.00270
Parks and Recreation
01/24/24Donation for WinterfestFridley Lions Club$800.00101
Public Safety - Fire
01/18/24Donation for Patient MemorialDawn Fennig$600.00101
01/26/24SNCInternational Paper Grant Reimbursement (SNCF)SNCF$3,000.00270
02/02/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$142.00270
02/14/24SNCFireplace Donation at SNCSpringbrook Foundation$28,192.30407
03/01/24Parks and RecreationMemorial BenchOwen Dupre$2,500.00101
03/08/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$218.00270
03/08/24Public Safety - PoliceGeneral DonationDenise Larson$1,000.00101
03/21/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$120.00270
04/03/24Public Safety - PoliceDonation to Safety CampFridley Lions Club$1,500.00101
04/05/24Public Safety - PoliceDonation for Police Department RecruitmentFridley Lions Club$10,000.00101
04/09/24Public Safety - PoliceDonation for Police K9 ExpensesMichael/Marilynn Pantera$80.00101
SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$135.00270
04/18/24
SNCMN Ornithological Union (MOU) Grant MOU$1,751.76270
04/18/24
04/24/24Public Safety - PoliceDonation for Police Load Bearing Ballistic VestsKooka LLC$8,000.00101
04/30/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$85.00270
05/02/24SNCDonation (Osprey Pole)Gary Bank$15,000.00270
05/03/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$78.00270
05/14/24Public Safety - PoliceGeneral DonationFriendly Chevrolet$500.00101
05/22/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$232.00270
SNCFriends of Fridley Education GrantFriends of Fridley Education$2,000.00270
05/24/24
SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$400.00270
05/31/24
06/05/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$49.00270
06/14/24SNCGeneral DonationCharities Aid Foundation America$500.00270
07/23/24Public Safety - PoliceDonation to purchase pink patches for duty shirtsFridley Lions Club $570.00101
07/14/24SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$129.00270
Public Safety - PoliceDonation for medical supplies for tactical medicsAllina Health System$5,000.00101
08/09/24
SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$125.00270
08/09/24
09/05/24Parks and RecreationDonation for Turkey Fun EventFridley Lions Club$1,000.00101
Report to Date Total$109,022.06
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Title
Resolution No. 2024128,Requesting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for
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Accessibility and Other Building Enhancements at110 77Way
Background
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The North Suburban Center for the Arts (NSCA) Building is now vacant at 110 77Way NE. It is
unfortunate that the Center was not able to overcome challenges encountered to keep the center open
and to fund operations. Staff has had excellent communications with the President of the Board of the
NSCAand has discussed the challenges.
The building was leased to the NSCA on a #1 per month lease and as any business owner manager
knows lease/rent is only one of the many overhead expenses needed to run an operation. Beyond rent
is salaries, building maintenance, upkeep of business operation, etc.
The City of Fridley made the building available to the center with a caveat in the lease that all
maintenance, snow removal, mowing, building maintenance, would be at their cost. Improvements to
the space would also be a cost the center. Items such as floor leveling the remove sloped floors toward
drains in former fire truck bays and a second accessible bathroom were examples of costs that the NSCA
needed to cover. Additional items such as new overhead garage doors, a fire panel, and accessibility
enhancements were on the list of items the Center desired butcould not afford.
There is a Center for the arts that is interested in the space andhas indicated that because a major focus
in their curriculum is serving special needs artists with classes, the accessibility andother enhancements
that NSCA described in their wish list, would be required to reoccupy the space with the interested party
currently in negotiations.
Staff has hired an architect to prepare the concept drawings that will allow us to understand the budget
to make the request to the County. Early estimates show a cost between $300,000 and $350,000. Staff
has spoken to the County staff who administer the CDBG funds, and that staff has indicated that the
type of project is onethat they would fund and that there may be potential to fund up to $350,000 to
aid with the enhancements necessary. The funds are on a first come first serve basis as they are residual
funds from previous rounds of funding.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Staff recommend that the City request the $350,000 necessary to cover the estimated cost of the
improvements.
Financial Impact
Absorbed
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024128, Requesting Community Development
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Block Grant Funds (CDBG Funds) for 110 77 Way Center For The Arts for Accessibility Enhancements.
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
!Resolution No. 2024-128
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-128
Requesting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Accessibility and
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Other Building Enhancements at 110 77 Way
Whereas, The City of Fridley has placed emphasis on the importance of Art in the Community,
both through a Center for the Arts and Formation of both a Public Arts Commission and Public
Arts Foundations; and
Whereas, The City Believes Art is an important part in the enrichment of individuals and human
spirit through creativity
Whereas, The City believes a Center for the Arts is an important asset in the Community, which
enables both the display of artists work and the teaching of art to individuals who have the
interest; and
Whereas, A former Center of the Arts Board, has given a great amount of thought, effort and
sweat equity to make a center a reality; and
Whereas, Their lack of success in part was described a lack of funds to sustain, but as important
lack of funds to improve the facility to be must assessable and comfortable for their use; and
Whereas, A new Center for the Arts has indicated that the space would be an excellent location
for their Center of the Arts, provided enhancements to accessibility and comfort can be made;
and
Whereas, the City has sought the expertise of an architect to evaluate and provide pricing/ a
budget for those improvements; and
Whereas, Estimates place the improvements in a $300,000 to $350,000 range.
Whereas, the CDBG funds are issued competitively and on a first come first serve basis and it is
Whereas, An application for $350,000 would be most appropriate based on educated estimates.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Council hereby approves and Application to Anoka
County to secure CDBG Funds in the amount of $350,000 to complete the work necessary at 110
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77 Avenue NE. For improvements for accessibility and comfort in the Center for the Arts building.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of September
2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Stipulations
1.!All necessary permits shall be obtained prior to construction of the new home.
2.!
staff prior to issuance of any building permits, to minimize impacts to the surrounding
properties.
3.!The property owner at time of building permit application shall provide proof that any
existing wells or individual sewage treatment systems located on the site are properly
capped or removed.
4.!The property owner at time of building permit application for the construction of the
single-family home shall pay the $1,500 required park dedication fee.
5.!The property owner at time of building permit application for the construction of the
single-family home shall pay all water and sewer connection fees for the new single-family
home.
6.!The existing driveway and shed on Parcel B shall be removed within 60 days of approval
of the lot split application by the City Council.
7.!A driveway permit application shall be approved, and the new driveway installed for Parcel
A within 60 days of approval of the lot split application by the City Council.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City CouncilMeeting
Submitted By:Rebecca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources
Title
Resolution No.2024-129, Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Police Sergeants
(Local #310) for the Years 2025 and 2026
Background
A two-year tentative agreement has been reached between the City of Fridley (City) and the Police
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The City and L.E.L.S representation from the Police Sergeant union entered negotiations this Spring and
the parties reached what we believe is a positive and fair settlement. The Labor Market for this fieldhas
experienced increased pressurein settlements duetochallenges in recruitment and retention of law
enforcement officersand increased levels of movement between agencies.
The Police Sergeants tentative agreement for wages is summarized below.
Summary of Changes
1.Duration: Twocontract years (2025-2026).
2.Insurance: Employees in this bargaining unit will receive the same insurance benefit package as all
other city employees, which includes the health, dental, life, and disability insurance and alternatives
(cash option or benefit leave). Having the same benefit package for all city employees has been a
long-standing pattern and valued practice at the City and remains an important strategy in
maintaining fairness between all groups.
3.Wellness Leave: Wellness Leave will increase to 56hoursannually, grantedat the start of the
calendar year,for participation in the Public Safety Wellness Program. This program continues to
include specific goals that address overall wellness for law enforcement professionals. Wellness
Leave hours continue to have the requirement that theymust be used in the calendar year in which
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they are awarded, and unused hours after December 31of the year will be forfeited. Wellness Leave
hours will be pro-rated for those who leave employment prior to the endof the year, or for those
who start employment after the start of eachyear.
4.Holiday: The State of Minnesota established Juneteenth as an official holiday, so both parties agreed
to increase holiday hours from the 96 holiday hours previously established in the contract to 104
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holiday hours, accounting for the 13holiday. Union members have been allowed to sell back their
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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holiday hours at the end of each calendar year, and the sell back will remain 96 hours, which is the
limit in the current labor agreement.
5.!Wages: Both parties agree to a general increase of 3% for 2025 and a general increase of 4% for
2026. In addition, both parties agreed to eliminating the starting step, making the scale a total of
four steps. Currently there are five steps in the Sergeant pay scale and eliminating the first step will
address compression that occurs between the Sergeants group and the Patrol Officers group. With
the removal of the step, a newly appointed Sergeant could expect to reach the top step at 3 years
of service.
6.!Market Adjustment: As part of the discussion surrounding wages, and the limited information from
comparable cities, both parties agreed to review the market in April of 2026 and make a market
adjustment, should conditions exist, to continue to maintain wages at the average of the market.
This adjustment is included as part of the settled agreement, but it sits outside the contract and will
fully expire on December 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
The financial impact of the proposed contract has been accounted for in the proposed budget and
preliminary levy for 2025. In 2026, amounts will be adjusted according to the provisions of the contract.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-129, Approving and Authorizing Signing an
Agreement with Police Sergeants (Local #310) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the
years 2025 and 2026.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-129
!Labor Agreement between the City of Fridley and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local
No. 310 (Police Sergeants)
!Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Law Enforcement Labor Services,
Inc., Local #310
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-129
Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Police Sergeants (Local #310) for the
City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the Years 2025 and 2026
Whereas, the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. as bargaining representative of the Police
Sergeants Local #310 of the City of Fridley (Union), has presented to the City of Fridley (City) various
requests relating to the wages and working conditions of Police Sergeants of the Public Safety
Department of the City; and
Whereas, the City presented various requests to the Union and to the employees relating to wages
and working conditions of Police Sergeants of the Public Safety Department of the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City have met and negotiated in good faith regarding
the requests of the Union and the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City were able to reach an agreement to settle the
2025 and 2026 contract; and
Whereas, the 2025 and 2026 contract is the result of that collective bargaining process.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves said
agreements and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Agreements
relating to wages and working conditions of Police Sergeants of the City of Fridley.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September, 2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore City Clerk
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"EXHIBIT A"
LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
LOCAL NO. 310
(Police Sergeants)
2025 & 2026
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LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
LOCAL NO. 310
2025 & 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE
1. Purpose of Agreement 1
2. Recognition 1
3. Definitions 1
4. Employer Security 3
5. Employer Authority 3
6. Union Security 3
7. Employee Rights - Grievance Procedure 4
8. Savings Clause 7
9. Seniority 7
10. Discipline 8
11. Constitutional Protection 9
12. Work Schedules 9
13. Overtime 10
14. Court Time 10
15. Call Back Time 11
16. Insurance 11
17. Standby Pay 14
18. Uniforms 14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
ARTICLE PAGE
19. P.O.S.T. Training 14
20. Working Out of Class Pay 14
21. Wage Rates 14
22. Legal Defense 15
23. Probationary Periods 16
24. Annual Leave 16
25. Wellness Leave 18
26. Holidays 18
27. Short-term Disability 19
28. Long Term Disability 19
29. Injury On-Duty 20
30. Paid Parental Leave 21
31. Bereavement Leave Pay 21
32. Jury Pay 22
33. Compensatory Time 22
34. Employee Education Program 22
35. Waiver 23
36. Duration 24
37. Signatures 24
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LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
LOCAL NO. 310
2025 & 2026
Article 1. Purpose of Agreement
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Fridley, hereinafter called the
Employer, and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., hereinafter called the Union.
It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to:
1.1 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this Agreement's
interpretation and/or application; and
1.2 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions of
employment for the duration of this Agreement.
Article 2. Recognition
2.1 The Employer recognizes the UNION as the exclusive representative for all
employees, under Minnesota Statutes, Section 179A.03, subdivision 8, for all
employees in a unit certified by the State of Minnesota Bureau of Mediation
Services.
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2.2 In the event the Employer and the Union are unable to agree as to the inclusion
or exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the
Bureau of Mediation Services for determination.
Article 3. Definitions
3.1 Union
Law Enforcement Labor Services. Inc.
3.2 Union Member
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A member of the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
3.3 Employee
A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit.
3.4 Department
The Fridley Police Department.
3.5 Employer
The City of Fridley.
3.6 Chief
The Public Safety Director of the Fridley Police Department.
3.7 Union Officer
Officer elected or appointed by the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
3.8 Investigator/Detective
An Employee specifically assigned or classified by the Employer to the job
classification and/or job position of Investigator/Detective.
3.9 Overtime
Work performed at the express authorization of the Employer in excess of the
3.10!Scheduled Shift
A consecutive work period, including rest breaks and a lunch break.
3.11 Rest Breaks
Periods during the scheduled shift, in which the Employee remains on continual
duty and is responsible for all assigned duties.
3.12 Lunch Break
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A period during the scheduled shift, in which the Employee remains on continual
duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.13 Strike
position, the stoppage of work, slow-down, or abstinence in whole or in part
from the full, faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment for
the purposes of inducing, influencing or coercing a change in the conditions or
compensation or the rights, privileges or obligations of employment.
3.14!Job Classification Seniority
Length of continuous service within any job classification covered by this
AGREEMENT.
3.15!Employer Seniority
Length of continuous service with the EMPLOYER.
Article 4. Employer Security
4.1 The Union agrees that during the life of this Agreement the Union will not cause,
encourage, participate in or support any strike, slow-down or other interruption
of or interference with the normal functions of the Employer.
Article 5. Employer Authority
5.1 The Employer retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all
personnel, facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs; to set
and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and
modify the organizational structure; to select, direct, and determine the number
of personnel; to establish work schedules, and to perform any inherent
managerial function not specifically limited by this Agreement.
5.2 Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified
by this Agreement shall remain solely within the discretion of the Employer to
modify, establish, or eliminate.
Article 6. Union Security
6.1 The Employer shall deduct from the wages of Employees who authorize such a
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deduction inwriting an amount necessary to cover monthly Union dues. Such
monies shall be remitted as directed by the Union.
6.2 The Union may designate Employees from the bargaining unit to act as
steward(s) and alternate(s) and shall inform the Employer in writing of such
choices and changes in the position(s) of steward and/or alternate.
6.3 The Employer shall make space available on the Employee bulletin board for
posting Union notice(s) and announcement(s).
6.4 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and
all claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a
result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under the provisions of
this Article.
Article 7. Employee Rights - Grievance Procedure
7.1 Definition of a Grievance
A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or
application of the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement.
7.2 Union Representatives
The Employer will recognize Representatives designated by the Union as the
grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and
responsibilities established by this Article. The Union shall notify the Employer in
writing of the names of such Union Representatives and of their successors when
so designated as provided by Section 6.2 of this Agreement.
7.3 Processing of Grievance
It is recognized and accepted by the Union and the Employer that the processing
of grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and
responsibilities of the Employees and shall therefore be accomplished during
normal working hours only when consistent with such Employee duties and
responsibilities. The aggrieved Employee and a Union Representative shall be
allowed a reasonable amount of time without loss in pay when a grievance is
investigated and presented to the Employer during normal working hours
provided that the Employee and the Union Representative have notified and
received the approval of the designated supervisor who has determined that such
absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental to the work programs of the
Employer.
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7.4 Procedure
Grievances, as defined by Section 7.1, shall be resolved in conformance with the
following procedure:
Step 1
An Employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of
this Agreement shall, within twenty-one (21) calendar days after such alleged
violation has occurred, present such grievance to the Employee's supervisor as
designated by the Employer. The Employer-designated representative will discuss
and give an answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10) calendar days after
receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall be placed
in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance; the facts on which it is based;
the provision or provisions of the Agreement allegedly violated; the remedy
requested; and shall be appealed to Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the
Employer-designated representatives final answer to Step 1. Any grievance not
appealed in writing to Step 2 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be
considered waived.
Step 2
If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed
with the Employer-designated Step 2 representative. The Employer-designated
representative shall give the Union the Employer's answer in writing within ten
(10) calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not
resolved in Step 2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days
following the Employer-designated representative's final answer in Step 2. Any
grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the Union within ten (10) calendar
days shall be considered waived.
Step 2a
If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2 of the grievance procedure, the parties,
by mutual agreement, may submit the matter to mediation with the Bureau of
Mediation Services. Submitting the grievance to mediation preserves timeliness
for Step 3 of the grievance procedure. Any grievance not appealed in writing to
Step 3 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days of mediation shall be
considered waived.
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Step 3
A grievance unresolved in Step 2 or Step 2a and appealed to Step 3 by the Union
shall be submitted to arbitration subject to the provisions of the Public
Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971, as amended. For grievance matters
involving written disciplinary action, discharge, or termination, the assignment of
an arbitrator shall be consistent with Minnesota Statue 626.892. For all other
grievances, the selection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with the
"Rules Governing the Arbitration of Grievances" as established by the Bureau of
Mediation Services.
7.5 Arbitrator's Authority
a.!The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to,
or subtract from the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The
arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in
writing by the Employer and the Union, and shall have no authority to
make a decision on any other issue not so submitted.
b. The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to, or
inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way to application of
laws, rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law. The
arbitrators decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days
following close of the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties,
whichever be later, unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision
shall be binding on both the Employer and the Union and shall be based
solely on the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms
of this Agreement and to the facts of the grievance presented.
c. The fees and expenses for the arbitrator's services and proceedings shall
be borne equally by the Employer and the Union provided that each party
shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and
witnesses. If either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it
may cause such a record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If
both parties desire a verbatim record of the proceedings the cost shall be
shared equally.
7.6 Waiver
If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it shall be
considered waived." If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the
specified time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled
on the basis of the Employer's last answer. If the Employer does not answer a
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grievance or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits the Union may
elect to treat the grievance as denied at that step and immediately appeal the
grievance to the next step. The time limit in each step may be extended by
mutual written agreement of the Employer and the Union in each step.
7.7 Choice of Remedy
If, as a result of the written Employer response in Step 2 or 2a, the grievance
remains unresolved, and if the grievance involves the suspension, demotion or
discharge of an Employee who has completed the required probationary period,
the grievance may be appealed either to Step 3 of Article 7 or to another procedure
such as . If appealed to any procedure
other than Step 3 of this Article, the grievance is not subject to the arbitration
procedure as provided in Step 3 of Article 7. The aggrieved Employee shall indicate
in writing which procedure is to be utilized - Step 3 of Article 7 or an alternate
procedure - and shall sign a statement to the effect that the choice of the alternate
procedure precludes the aggrieved Employee from making a subsequent appeal
through Step 3 of Article 7.
Except with respect to statutes under jurisdiction of the United States Equal
Opportunity Commission, an employee pursuing a statutory remedy is not
precluded from also pursuing an appeal under this grievance procedure. If a
court of competent jurisdiction rules contrary to the ruling in EEOC v. Board of
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Governors of State Colleges and Universities, 957 F.2d 424 (7 Cir.), cert. denied,
506 U.S. 906, 113 S. Ct. 299(1992), or if Board of Governors is judicially or
legislatively overruled, this paragraph of this Section shall be null and void.
Article 8. Savings Clause
8.1 This Agreement is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota
and the City of Fridley. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held
to be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final
judgment or decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided such
provisions shall be voided. All other provisions of this Agreement shall continue
in full force and effect. The voided provision may be renegotiated at the written
request of either party.
Article 9. Seniority
9.1 Seniority shall be determined by Job Classification Seniority and posted in an
appropriate location. Seniority rosters may be maintained by the Director of
Public Safety on the basis of both Job Classification Seniority and Employer
Seniority.
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9.2 During the probationary period a newly hired or rehired Employee may be
discharged at the sole discretion of the Employer. During the probationary period
a promoted or reassigned Employee may be replaced in his/her previous position
at the sole discretion of the Employer.
9.3 A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of Employer
Seniority. Employees shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of Employer
Seniority. An Employee on layoff shall have an opportunity to return to work
within one (1) year of the time of his/her layoff before any new Employee is hired.
9.4 Senior Employees will be given preference with regard to transfer, job
classification and assignments when the job-relevant qualifications of Employees
are equal.
9.5 Employees shall be given shift assignments preference on the basis of Job
Classification Seniority.
9.6 One continuous scheduled annual leave period (not to exceed two weeks/84
hours) may be selected on the basis of Job Classification Seniority until December
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1 of the year prior to effected calendar year. After this date, scheduled annual
leave shall be on first-come, first-served basis.
9.7 Employees shall lose their Employer Seniority for the following reasons:
a. Discharge, if not reversed;
b. Resignation;
c. Unexcused failure to return to work after expiration of a vacation or
formal leave of absence. Events beyond the control of the
Employee, which prevent the Employee from returning to work, will
not cause loss of seniority;
d. Retirement.
Article 10. Discipline
10.1 The Employer will discipline Employees for just cause only. Discipline will be in
one or more of the following forms:
a. oral reprimand;
b. written reprimand:
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c.suspension;
d. demotion; or
e. discharge.
10.2 Suspensions, demotions and discharges will be in written form.
10.3 Written reprimands, notices of suspension, and notices of discharge which are to
become part of an Employee's personnel file shall be read and acknowledged by
signature of the Employee. Employees and the Union will receive a copy of such
reprimands and/or notices.
10.4 Employees may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonable times
under the direct supervision of the Employer.
10.5 Discharges will be preceded by suspension without pay for forty (40) regularly
scheduled working hours unless otherwise required by law.
10.6 Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of disciplinary
action unless the Employee has been given an opportunity to have a Union
representative present at such questioning.
10.7 Grievances relating to this Article shall be initiated by the Union in Step 2 of the
grievance procedure under Article 7.
Article 11. Constitutional Protection
11.1 Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens by the United States and
Minnesota State Constitutions.
Article 12. Work Schedules
12.1 The normal work year is an average forty (40)-hour workweek for full-time
Employees, to be accounted for by each Employee through:
a. hours worked on assigned shifts;
b. holidays;
c. assigned training;
e. authorized leave time.
12.2 Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be a
guarantee of a minimum or maximum number of hours the Employer may assign
Employees.
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Article 13. Overtime
13.1 Employees will be compensated at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the Employee's
regular base pay rate for hours worked in excess of the Employees regularly
scheduled shift. Changes of shifts do not qualify an Employee for overtime under
this Article.
13.2 Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable.
13.3 Overtime refused by Employees will for record purposes under Article 13.2 be
considered as unpaid overtime worked.
13.4 For the purpose of computing overtime compensation overtime hours worked
shall not be pyramided, compounded or paid twice for the same hours worked.
13.5 Overtime will be calculated to the nearest fifteen (15) minutes.
13.6 Employees have the obligation to work overtime or call backs if requested by the
Employer unless unusual circumstances prevent the Employee from so working.
Article 14. Court Time
14.1 An Employee who is required to appear in court during his/her scheduled off-
duty time shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay at one and one-half (1-
1/2base pay rate. The City may assign the Employee to
stand by pending the notification of their appearance being required. Unless
otherwise specified by the City or the prosecutor, this period of standby shall
commence three (3) hours prior to the time sched
appearance in court. The Employee will be compensated for three (3) hours at
their base rate as provided in Article 21.1 for each day on standby.
14.2!
court appearance is cancelled, the Employee will be notified by the end of the
business day (5:00 p.m.) preceding the court appearance. If notification of
cancellation is not made by the end of the business day (5:00 p.m.) preceding the
court appearance, the Employee will receive standby pay for three (3) hours at
their base rate of pay.
14.3!The business day notice applies to all court cases for which the Employee receives
notice resulting from their employment with the City.
14.4!Employees who are assigned to standby for a court appearance during their off-
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duty time, and who are then notified by the prosecuting attorney that they need
to appear and who do appear in court shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours
pay at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the Employee base rate of pay. Employees
will not be paid both standby pay and for three (3) hours at one and one-half
their base rate of pay.
14.5!Employees will be required to appear for the Court Trials/Traffic Court, for
Contested Omnibus Hearings, for Implied Consent Hearings, and for any other
court appearance where the City or the prosecuting attorney directs that standby
is not feasible.
Article 15. Call Back Time
15.1 -duty
time shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay at one and one-half (1-1/2)
scheduled shift for duty does not qualify the Employee for the three (3) hour
minimum.
15.2 An Employee who works extra-duty work (outside employment) during the
Employee's scheduled off-duty time shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours pay
at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the Employee's base pay rate.
Article 16. Insurance
16.1 For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose single coverage in the Base
Plan, the Employer will contribute up to $937.75 per month per employee toward
the single health insurance premium, and $1,566.76per month toward the
employee-plus-one health insurance premium, and $2.239.96 per month toward
the dependent health insurance premium, or an amount equal to that provided to
non-
Flexible Benefit Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the
Base Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees. If the 2026 employer contribution rates for the non-union employees
are less, the previous year's contribution will remain in effect.
16.2 For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute
$839.88 per month toward the single health insurance premium, and $1.619.20
toward the employee-plus-one health insurance premium, and $2,432.20 toward
dependent health insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided to non-
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Benefit Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the
HRA Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees.
If the 2026 employer contribution rates for the non-union employees are less, the
previous year's contribution will remain in effect.
16.3 For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute
$100 per month toward the VEBA Trust Account, or an equal amount to that
provided to non-union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the
HRA Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees in their HRA VEBA.
If the 2026 employer contribution rates for the non-union employees are less, the
previous year's contribution will remain in effect.
16.4 For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and healthcare savings account (HSA), the Employer will contribute $774.66
per month toward single health insurance premium, and $1,539.14 per month
toward the employee-plus-one health insurance premium, and $2,335.61 toward
the dependent health insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided
to non-
Flexible Benefit Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the
HSA Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees in their HSA account.
If the 2026 employer contribution rates for the non-union employees are less, the
previous year's contribution will remain in effect.
16.5 For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and healthcare savings account (H.S.A.), the Employer will contribute $100 per
month toward the H.S.A. Account, or an equal amount to that provided to non-
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Benefit Plan.
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For the calendar years 2026, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and healthcare savings account (H.S.A.), the Employer will contribute an equal
amount toward the HSA as is provided to non-union employees, whichever is
16.6 For the calendar years of 2025, for Employees who choose dental coverage, the
Employer will contribute up to $25 per month toward the dental insurance
premium, or an amount equal to that provided to non-union employees, whichever
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose dental coverage,
the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union employees.
If the 2026 employer contribution rates for the non-union employees are less, the
previous year's contribution will remain in effect.
16.7 For the calendar year of 2025, the Employer will provide group term life insurance
with a maximum of $25,000 per Employee and additional accidental death and
disability insurance with a maximum of $25,000 per Employee, or an amount equal
to that provided to non-union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with
For the calendar year of 2026, the Employer will contribute the same amount for
group term life insurance provided to non-union employees.
If the 2026 employer contribution rates for the non-union employees are less, the
previous year's contribution will remain in effect.
16.8 For the calendar year 2025 and 2026,
Benefit Plan, Employees have the option during an open enrollment period or
during approved qualifying events to decline health or dental insurance coverage,
provided they provide proof of coverage elsewhere.
For the calendar year 2025, in lieu of electing health and dental benefits, Employees
may elect the option of having ten (10) additional Benefit Leave Days or a monthly
cash benefit (taxable) of $476.77, or the amount equal to or greater than the
amount provided to non-union employees.
For the calendar year 2026, for Employees who choose to waive the health and
dental programs and elect Benefit Leave Days or the monthly cash option, the
Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union employees,
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If the 2026 employer contribution rates for the non-union employees are less, the
previous year's contribution will remain in effect.
Benefit Leave days are required to be used within in the calendar year and may not
be carried into the following year.
Article 17. Standby Pay
17.1 Employees required by the Employer to stand by shall be paid for such standby
Employees placed
on standby shall remain able to respond within a reasonable time. Such
reasonable time, if not otherwise specified at the time of assignment to standby,
shall be one (1) hour to the police department, or other location designated by
the City. Employees placed on standby shall remain available to be contacted by
the Employer by normal means to include phone or wireless communication
devices.
Article 18. Uniforms
18.1 The Employer shall provide required uniform and equipment items. Non-
uniformed Employees shall be reimbursed up to $500.00 per year for clothing
allowance.
Article 19. P.O.S.T. Training
19.1 Employer shall assign training at Employer's expense for Police Sergeants to
complete a minimum of 48 hours of P.O.S.T. Board-approved education during
each three-year licensing period.
19.2!Employer shall pay the cost of maintaining P.O.S.T. licensure for all Employees
required to maintain the license.
Article 20. Working Out of Class Pay
20.1 Employees assigned by the Employer to assume the full responsibilities and
authority of a higher job classification shall receive the salary schedule of the higher
classification for the duration of the assignment.
Article 21. Wage Rates
21.1 The following hourly wage rates will apply for 2025 & 2026 (amounts may be
rounded to two decimal points):
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2025 Hourly Rate 2026 Hourly Rate
Steps 3% COLA 4% COLA
Start $58.12 $60.44
1 Year $59.68 $62.07
2 Year $61.38 $63.84
3 Year $63.13 $65.66
21.2 Specialty Pay - Any sergeant assigned to investigation will be compensated an
additional 5% over their base pay.
21.3 Shift Differential -Employees who work between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. shall be
paid a shift differential for hours worked between those times, according to the
following schedule:
a.!An additional $1.00 per hour will be paid for regular hours worked.
b.!An additional one and one-half (1 ½) times the shift differential ($1.50 per
hour) will be paid in addition to overtime compensation for hours worked in
addition to a regularly scheduled shift, and for call back or early report to a
shift, for extra duty hours, or voluntary overtime shifts.
c.!An additional two (2) times the shift differential ($2.00 per hour) will be paid
in addition to overtime pay for overtime hours worked on a holiday.
d.!Shift differential does not apply to any leave type taken for hours during
those hours.
Article 22. Legal Defense
22.1 Employees involved in litigation because of proven negligence, or non-
observance of laws, or of a personal nature, may not receive legal defense by the
municipality.
22.2 Any Employee who is charged with a traffic violation, ordinance violation or
criminal offense arising from acts performed within the scope of his/her
employment, when such act is performed in good faith and under the direct
order of his/her supervisor, shall be reimbursed for attorney's fees and court
costs actually incurred by such Employee in defending against such charge.
22.3 Employer will provide protection for all Employees against false arrest charges.
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Article 23. Probationary Periods
23.1 All newly hired, rehired, or promoted Employees will serve a one-year
probationary period.
Article 24. Annual Leave
24.1 Each Employee shall be entitled to annual leave away from employment with pay.
Employees shall accrue annual leave based on an average eight (8) hour workday.
Annual leave may be used for scheduled or emergency absences from
employment. Annual leave pay shall be computed at the regular rate of pay to
which such an Employee is entitled provided, however, that the amount of any
compensation shall be reduced by the payment received by the Employee from
workers' compensation insurance, Public Employees Retirement Association
disability insurance, or Social Security disability insurance. An Employee's
accumulation of annual leave will be reduced only by the amount of annual leave
for which the Employee received compensation.
In accordance with MN Statute 181.9413, an Employee may use the Ci
leave or other forms of approved leaves for emergency absences or for personal
sick leave purposes due to an illness of or injury or safety leave to attend to the
-in-law, father-in-law,
grandchild, grandparent, or stepparent, for reasonable periods of time as the
injury.
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24.2 Seniority shall apply on requested leave up to December 1 of the year prior to
the effected calendar year. After this date, scheduled annual leave shall be on a
first-come, first-served basis.
24.3 Annual leave shall accrue at the rate of eighteen (18) days (144 hours) per year
for the first seven (7) years (84 consecutive months) of employment with the City.
An Employee who has worked seven (7) years (84 consecutive months) shall
accrue annual leave at the rate of twenty-four (24) days (192 hours) per year,
beginning with the eighty- fifth (85th) month of consecutive employment with
the City.
An Employee who has worked fifteen (15) years (180 consecutive months) shall
accrue annual leave at the rate of twenty-six (26) days (208 hours) per year,
beginning with the one hundred eighty-first (181st) month of consecutive
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employment with the City.
Effective 1/1/2014, an Employee who has worked twenty (20) years (240
consecutive months) shall accrue annual leave at the rate of twenty-eight (28) days
(224 hours) per year, beginning with the two hundred forty first (241) month of
successive employment.
These rates are based on a forty-hour (40) regular workweek. The actual amount
credited to an Employee in any given pay period shall be pro-rated according to
the actual number of regular hours worked during that pay period. Hours worked
on overtime, callback, or standby shall not enter into the calculation of the
accrual of annual leave.
24.4 The maximum total accumulation of annual leave at the end of any given year
shall be forty (40) days (320 hours).
24.5 An Employee who wishes to take advantage of the catch-up provision for the
457 Deferred Compensation Plan may exchange as many days as desired
for cash under the following conditions:
a. The Employee's cap is reduced by the number of days exchanged.
b. In no case may the cap be reduced below forty (40) days (320
hours).
c. An Employee taking advantage of this provision must file the
appropriate forms with the payroll division of the Employer.
24.6 Upon separation from employment with the City, an Employee will be paid one
(1) days salary for each day of accrued annual leave remaining in the Employee's
balance.
24.7 Effective adoption of the contract, all sergeants shall be enrolled in a retirement
health savings plan (RHSP) and shall contribute $100.00 per pay period into their
account.
Upon separation from employment, sergeants will contribute 50% of all unpaid
leave or accruals due to the employee (such as accrued annual leave, comp time,
holiday pay, wellness leave, benefit leave, separation benefit, etc.) and shall be
Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP). This would
not include any regular wages or benefits paid out in the employee's final
paycheck.
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Article 25. Wellness Leave
25.1 Employees will be awarded fifty-six (56) hours of Wellness Leave at the start of
the calendar year for participation in the Public Safety Wellness program.
Employees will not be eligible to participate in the City of Fridley Wellness
program.
25.2 Employees, with approval, may use accumulated Wellness leave time in any
hourly increment the employee chooses.
25.3 Wellness leave hours must be used in the calendar year in which they are
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awarded, and any unused hours after December 31 of the year will be forfeited.
25.4 Wellness leave hours will be prorated at 1.846 hours per pay period for those
who leave employment with the City of Fridley prior to the end of the calendar
year. Employees who begin employment with the City of Fridley after the start of
the calendar year will be awarded prorated Wellness leave.
Article 26. Holidays
26.1 Employees will accrue eight (8) hours of holiday leave for each of thirteen (13)
holidays in a calendar year.
26.2 In addition to the thirteen (13) holidays, Employees shall be paid at one and one-
half (1-1/2) times their base rate of pay for all hours worked on the actual holiday
between the hours of midnight and midnight. For any overtime hours worked on
a holiday Employees will be paid two (2) times their base rate of pay.
26.3 Employees, with approval, may use accumulated holiday leave time in any hourly
increment the Employee chooses.
26.4 If an additional holiday is awarded to other non-union employees, it would be
provided to the Union as well.
26.5 Once a year, Employees will be paid for unused holiday hours remaining after
December 31st of each year, up to a maximum of ninety-six (96) hours. Payment
will be made at the Employee's hourly rate in effect on December 31st of the
affected year.
26.6 The City will be responsible for designating the holidays and communicating to
Employees in advance of the effected year.
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Article 27. Short Term Disability
27.1 Upon the effective date of the short-term disability plan, the Employer will
provide short-term disability insurance coverage for Employees who are ill or
injured off-the-
definition of disability).
27.2 The Employer will pay the premium (taxable) for short-term disability coverage or
an amount equal to that which it contributes for non-union employees.
27.3 During the short-term disability period, the Employer will continue to contribute
such as health,
dental, and life insurance, cash option, etc.) as long as the Employee is actively
employed or until the disabled Employee returns to work.
27.4 The short-
waiting period and shall not exceed 90 calendar days for any single illness or
injury, regardless of the number and spacing of episodes.
27.5 The annual leave balance of an Employee receiving short-term disability benefit
shall not be reduced nor shall such Employee accrue annual leave during that
period.
27.6 Before any short-term disability payments are made or authorized, the Employer
or insurer may request and is entitled to receive a certificate signed by a
competent physician or other medical attendant certifying to the fact that the
entire absence was, in fact due to the illness or injury and not otherwise.
The Employer also reserves the right to have an examination made at any time of
any Employee claiming payment under the short-term disability benefit. Such
examination may be made on behalf of the Employer by any competent person
designated by the Employer when the Employer deems the same to be
reasonably necessary to verify the illness or injury claimed.
Article 28. Long-Term Disability
28.1 Upon the effective date of the long-term disability plan, the Employer will provide
long-term disability insurance coverage for Employees who are ill or injured off-
the-
disability).
28.2 The Employer will pay the premium (taxable) for long-term disability coverage or
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an amount equal tothe contribution for non-union employees.
28.3 During the long-term disability period, the Employer will continue to contribute
benefit package (such as health,
dental, and life insurance, cash option, etc.) as long as the Employee is actively
employed or until the disabled Employee returns to work.
28.4 The long-term ion of
waiting period (currently 90 calendars days) and shall continue until the coverage
terminates as determined under the terms of the insured product.
28.5 The annual leave balance of an Employee receiving long-term disability benefit
shall not be reduced nor shall such Employee accrue annual leave during that
period.
28.6 Before any long-term disability payments are made or authorized, the Employer
or insurer may request and is entitled to receive a certificate signed by a
competent physician or other medical attendant certifying to the fact that the
entire absence was, in fact due to the illness or injury and not otherwise.
The Employer also reserves the right to have an examination made at any time of
any Employee claiming payment under the long-term disability benefit. Such
examination may be made on behalf of the Employer by any competent person
designated by the Employer when the Employer deems the same to be
reasonably necessary to verify the illness or injury claimed.
Article 29. Injury On-Duty (IOD) Benefit
29.1 Employees injured during the performance of their duties for the Employer and
are thereby rendered unable to work for the Employer will be compensated for
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Compensation insurance payments from the time of injury for a period not to
exceed ninety (90) working days per injury.
29.2 The annual leave balance of an Employee receiving the injury on duty benefit
shall not be reduced nor shall such Employee accrue annual leave during that
period.
29.3 While an Employee is receiving the IOD benefit, the Employer will continue to
make the Employer contributions toward insurance benefit package (e.g. health,
dental, life insurance contributions, etc.).
29.4
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authorized by the Employer to an Employee, the Employer or insurer may request
and is entitled to receive a certificate signed by a competent physician or other
medical attendant certifying to the fact that the entire absence was, in fact due to
the illness or injury and not otherwise.
29.5 The Employer also reserves the right to have an examination made at any time of
any Employee claiming payment under the IOD benefit. Such examination may
be made on behalf of the Employer by any competent person designated by the
Employer when the Employer deems the same to be reasonably necessary to
verify the illness or injury claimed.
29.6 If the injury is deemed not work related or not approved
compensation insurer, the Employee must reimburse the Employer for lost time,
benefits, etc. through annual leave, other forms of leave and/or direct
reimbursement within a reasonable amount of time or upon terms agreed upon
by the Employer and Employee.
Article 30. Paid Parental Leave
30.1 The Employer will provide up to four (4) weeks (based on an average 40-hour
work week) or 160 hours of paid parental leave or the amount provided to non-
union employees.
30.2 The leave will be allowed
placement of a child with an Employee in connection with adoption or foster care
and may be taken at any time during the three (3) month period immediately
following the birth, adoption or placement of a child with the Employee.
30.2 The compensation will occur at the regular rate of pay and all other
.
Article 31. Bereavement Leave
31.1 Bereavement leave will be granted to full-time Employees up to a maximum of
twenty-four (24) scheduled hours. Bereavement Leave is granted in case of
deaths occurring in the immediate family. For this purpose, immediate family is
considered to include those individuals (either by blood or by law) such as:
spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren,
in-laws, brothers in-law, and sisters in-law.
31.2 The City will allow union employees to follow current practices for non-union
employees, which gives Employees an option to appeal directly to the City
Manager for additional time off if extenuating circumstances prevail.
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Article 32. Jury Pay
32.1 It shall be understood and agreed that the Employer shall pay all regular full-time
Employees serving on any jury the difference in salary between jury pay and the
Employee's regular salary or pay while in such service.
Article 33. Compensatory Time
33.1 Management reserves the right to approve compensatory time in lieu of overtime
pay. Compensatory time shall not be accumulated in excess of forty (40) hours
and must be used within the calendar year in which it was accumulated as
determined by the Employer.
Article 34. Employee Education Program
34.1 The Employer will pay certain expenses for certain education courses based on
the following criteria:
a.!
anticipated career responsibilities;
b.!Attendance shall be at an institution approved by the Employer. The course
must be approved by the Chief.
c.!Financial assistance will be extended only to courses offered by an accredited
institution. This includes vocational and technical schools, Minnesota School
of Business, etc.
34.2 Programs Financial Policy
Financial assistance not to exceed the amount of three thousand, six hundred
($3,600.00) per Employee per calendar year will be extended to cover the cost of
tuition, required books or educational materials, and required fees related to the
course (i.e. lab fees, etc.). Charges for student union membership, student health
coverage, mileage, parking, and other charges for which the student receives
some item or services other than actual instruction will not be paid. Upon
successful completion of the course, an Employee will be required to present to
the Chief a certification of satisfactory work. Satisfactory work is defined as
follows:
a. In courses issuing a letter grade, a C or above is required.
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b.In courses issuing a numerical grade, seventy percent (70%) or above is
required.
c. In courses not issuing a grade, a certification from the instructor that the
student satisfactorily participated in the activities of the course is required.
34.3 If the Employee satisfactorily completes the course and provides the required
documentation, the Employee will be reimbursed for 100% of the cost of the
eligible costs (i.e. tuition, books, course fees, etc.). If the Employee fails to
satisfactorily complete the course, the Employee will not be reimbursed for these
costs.
34.4 The program will not reimburse the Employee for the hours the Employee spends
in class, only for the tuition.
34.5 Expenses for which the Employee is compensated under some other educational
or assistance program, scholarships, or programs such as the GI bill, will not be
covered.
34.6 The City will not pay tuition or other costs for those courses, which are used to
make the Employee eligible for additional salary.
34.7 The City will not reimburse the Employee for any course which is not completed
and/or any course which may be a duplicate or retaken.
34.8 The City Manager will review and consider requests for reimbursement which
exceed $3,600 per year based on unusual or extenuating circumstances.
Requests, documentation and justification must be submitted in writing in
advance of registration for the course and will be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis.
Article 35. Waiver
35.1 Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, policies, rules and
regulations regarding terms and conditions of employment, to the extent
inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, are hereby superseded.
35.2 The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations, which resulted in
this Agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands
and proposals with respect to any term or condition of employment not removed
by law from bargaining. All agreements and understandings arrived at by the
parties are set forth in writing in this Agreement for the stipulated duration of this
Agreement. The Employee and the Union each voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives
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the right to meet and negotiate regarding any and all terms and conditions of
employment referred to or covered in this Agreement or with respect to any term
or condition of employment not specifically referred to or covered by the
Agreement, even though such terms or conditions may not have been within the
knowledge or contemplation of either or both of the parties at the time this
contact was negotiated or executed.
Article 36. Duration
36.1 This Agreement shall be effective as of first day of January 2025 and shall remain
in full force and effect through the thirty-first day of December 2026. In witness
whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this 23 day of
September 2024.
Article 37. Signatures
FOR CITY OF FRIDLEY
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Scott J. Lund, Mayor (Date)
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Walter T. Wysopal, City Manager (Date)
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Rebecca A. Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources (Date)
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Ryan N. George, Public Safety Director (Date)
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
________________________________________________________________________________________
Robin Roeser, LELS Business Agent (Date)
________________________________________________________________________________________
Erik Johnson, Steward (Date)
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Chris McClish, Steward (Date)
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Between the City of Fridley and
Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #310
This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into between the City of Fridley (hereafter
“City”) and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #310 (hereafter “Union”).
WHEREAS, the City and the Union are parties to a collective bargaining agreement
(hereinafter “Agreement”) in effect from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, providing for
the terms and conditions of employment for certain Sergeantsworking for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Union recognize that there is unpredictability for law
enforcement wagesin 2026; and
WHEREAS, the parties addressed the matter during negotiations and agreed that a
market evaluation would be completed in 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE the City and the Union agree as follows:
In 2026, the Union and Employer agree that comparable City wages will be reviewed in April, to
determine if the 2026 contract wages meet the average of the market. The average will be
calculated by using contracts of the comparable cities that are settled as of the date of evaluation
\[April 1\]. If at least 11 of the comparable cities have settled contracts, the unsettled contracts will
be discarded for the purposes of this calculation. If 2026 contract wages are below the calculated
market average, the wagerate will be increased by multiplying the calculated percentage
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increase below the market average times 1.33. New pay rates will be effective onthe 2full pay
period in April and paid on the first pay period in May.
The Market Cities will include the following:
St Louis Park PD Blaine PD
Coon Rapids PD Oakdale PD
Maplewood PD Columbia Heights PD
Apple Valley PD Roseville PD
Brooklyn Center PD New Hope PD
Golden Valley PD Crystal PD
New Brighton PD Richfield PD
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The parties recognize the market adjustment is a means to address the factually unique
circumstances related to the volatility of law enforcement market conditions and that this
agreement fully expires at 11:59pm on December 31, 2026.
Signatures: We hereby recommend approval of this agreement.
For the City of Fridley
Scott Lund, Mayor (Date)
Walter Wysopal, City Manager (Date)
Rebecca Hellegers, Human Resources Director (Date)
Ryan George, Public Safety Director (Date)
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
Robin Roeser, LELS Business Agent (Date)
Chris McClish, Steward (Date)
Erik Johnson, Steward (Date)
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City CouncilMeeting
Submitted By:Rebecca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources
Title
Resolution No.2024-130, Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Patrol Officers (Local
#119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the Years 2025 and 2026
Background
A two-year tentative agreement has been reached between the City of Fridley (City) and the Patrol
Officers (LELS Local #119)for the contract years 2025 and 2026.
The City and L.E.L.S representation from the Patrol Officer union entered negotiations this Spring and
the parties reached what we believe is a positive and fair settlement. The Labor Market for this fieldhas
experienced increased pressurein settlements duetochallenges in recruitment and retention of law
enforcement officersand increased levels of movement between agencies.
The Patrol Officers tentative agreement for wages is summarized below.
Summary of Changes
1.Duration: Twocontract years (2025-2026).
2.Insurance: Employees in this bargaining unit will receive the same insurance benefit package as all
other city employees, which includes the health, dental, life, and disability insurance and alternatives
(cash option or benefit leave). Having the same benefit package for all city employees has been a
long-standing pattern and valued practice at the City and remains an important strategy in
maintaining fairness between all groups.
3.Wellness Leave: Wellness Leave will increase to 56hoursannually, grantedat the start of the
calendar year,for participation in the Public Safety Wellness Program. This program continues to
include specific goals that address overall wellness for law enforcement professionals. Wellness
Leave hours continue to have the requirement that theymust be used in the calendar year in which
they are awarded, and unused hours after December 31 of the year will be forfeited. Wellness Leave
hours will be pro-rated for those who leave employment prior to the end of the year, or for those
who start employment after the start of eachyear.
4.Holiday: The State of Minnesota established Juneteenth as an official holiday, so both parties agreed
to increase holiday hours from the 96 holiday hours previously established in the contract to 104
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holiday hours, accounting for the 13holiday. Union members have been allowed to sell back their
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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holiday hours at the end of each calendar year, and the sell back will remain 96 hours, which is the
limit in the current labor agreement.
5.!Wages: Both parties agree to a general increase of 3% for 2025 and a general increase of 4% for
2026. In addition, both parties agreed to eliminating the starting step, making the scale a total of
four steps. Movement across the four steps in the defined wage grid will occur on an annual basis.
6.!Longevity and Educational Incentive: Longevity increases will be modified to occur every two
years, beginning with year four of continuous employment (year 4, year 6, year 8, and year 10). This
change will address market pressures that result from competing agencies offering top pay at a
quicker pace. Additionally, the Educational Incentive wording has been removed from the contract,
as it applies to Employees hired before January 1, 1987, of which no officers meet that condition.
7.!Market Adjustment: As part of the discussion surrounding wages, and the limited information from
comparable cities, both parties agreed to review the market in April of 2026 and make a market
adjustment, should conditions exist, to continue to maintain wages at the average of the market.
This adjustment is included as part of the settled agreement, but it sits outside the contract and will
fully expire on December 31, 2026.
Financial Impact
The financial impact of the proposed contract has been accounted for in the proposed budget and
preliminary levy for 2025, In 2026, amounts will be adjusted according to the provisions of the contract.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-130, Approving and Authorizing Signing an
Agreement with Patrol Officers (Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the
Years 2025 and 2026.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-130
!Labor Agreement between the City of Fridley and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local
No. 119 (Patrol Union)
!Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Law Enforcement Labor Services,
Inc., Local #119
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-130
Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Patrol Officers (Local #119) for the
City of Fridley Public Safety Department for the Years 2025 and 2026
Whereas, the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. as bargaining representative of the Patrol
Officers, Local #119, of the City of Fridley (Union), has presented to the City of Fridley (City) various
requests relating to the wages and working conditions of Patrol Officers of the Public Safety
Department of the City; and
Whereas, the City presented various requests to the Union and to the employees relating to wages
and working conditions of Patrol Officers of the Public Safety Department of the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City have met and negotiated in good faith regarding
the requests of the Union and the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City were able to reach an agreement to settle the
2025 and 2026 contract; and
Whereas, the 2025 and 2026 contract is the result of that collective bargaining process.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves said
agreements and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Agreements
relating to wages and working conditions of Patrol Officers of the City of Fridley.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September, 2024.
________________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
________________________________________
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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EXHIBIT
LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
LOCAL NO. 119
(Patrol Union)
2025 & 2026
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LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
LOCAL NO. 119
2025 & 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE PAGE
1. Purpose of Agreement 1
2. Recognition 1
3. Definitions 2
4. Employer Security 3
5. Employer Authority 3
6. Union Security 4
7. Employee Rights - Grievance Procedure 4
8. Savings Clause 7
9. Seniority 8
10. Discipline 9
11. Constitutional Protection 9
12. Work Schedules 9
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ARTICLE PAGE
13.!Overtime 10
14.!Court Time 10
15.!Call Back Time 11
16.!Working Out of Classification 11
17.!Insurance 12
18.!Standby Pay 14
19.!Uniforms 14
20.!P.O.S.T. Training 14
21.!Longevity 15
22.!Wage Rates 15
23.!Legal Defense 16
24.!Probationary Periods 16
25.!Annual Leave 16
26.!Wellness Leave 18
27.!Holidays 18
28.!Short-term Disability 19
29.!Long-term Disability 20
30.!Injury On Duty 20
31.!Parental Leave 21
32.!Bereavement Leave Pay 21
33.!Jury Pay 22
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ARTICLE PAGE
34.!Compensatory Time 22
35.!Employee Education Program 22
36.!Pay for Investigators or School Resource Officer 23
37.!BMC Case No. 85-PN-486-A. Issue 8 23
38.!Waiver 24
39.!Duration 24
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LABOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
LOCAL NO. 119
(2025 & 2026)
Article 1. Purpose of Agreement
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Fridley, hereinafter called the Employer,
and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., hereinafter called the Union.
It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to:
1.1!Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning
interpretation and/or application; and
1.2!
employment for the duration of this Agreement.
Article 2. Recognition
2.1!The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive representative, under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 179A.03, subdivision 8, for all police personnel in the following job
classifications:
1.!Police Officer
2.2!In the event the Employer and the Union are unable to agree as to the inclusion or
exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau
of Mediation Services for determination.
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Article 3. Definitions
3.1!Union
Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
3.2!Union Member
A member of the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
3.3!Employee
A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit.
3.4!Department
The Fridley Police Department.
3.5!Employer
The City of Fridley.
3.6!Chief
The Public Safety Director of the Fridley Police Department.
3.7!Union Officer
Officer elected or appointed by the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
3.8!Investigator/Detective
An Employee specifically assigned or classified by the Employer to the job
classification and/or job position of Investigator/Detective.
3.9!Overtime
Work performed at the express authorization of the Employer in excess of the
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3.10!Scheduled Shift
A consecutive work period, including rest breaks and a lunch break.
3.11!Rest Breaks
Periods during the scheduled shift during which the Employee remains on continual
duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.12!Lunch Break
A period during the scheduled shift during which the Employee remains on continual
duty and is responsible for assigned duties.
3.13!Strike
Concerted action in failing to report for duty, the willful absence from position,
the stoppage of work, slow-down, or abstinence in whole or in part from the full,
faithful; and proper performance of the duties of employment for the purposes of
inducing, influencing or coercing a change in the conditions or compensation or the
rights, privileges or obligations of employment.
Article 4. Employer Security
The Union agrees that during the life of this Agreement the Union will not cause, encourage,
participate in or support any strike, slow-down or other interruption of or interference with
the normal functions of the Employer.
Article 5. Employer Authority
5.1!The Employer retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all
manpower, facilities, and equipment; to establish functions and programs; to set and
amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and modify
the organizational structure; to select, direct, and determine the number of personnel;
to establish work schedules, and to perform any inherent managerial function not
specifically limited by this Agreement.
5.2!Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by
this Agreement shall remain solely within the discretion of the Employer to modify,
establish, or eliminate.
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Article 6. Union Security
6.1!The Employer shall deduct from the wages of Employees who authorize such a
deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly Union dues. Such
monies shall be remitted as directed by the Union.
6.2!The Union may designate Employees from the bargaining unit to act as a steward
and an alternate and shall inform the Employer in writing of such choice and changes
in the position of steward and/or alternate.
6.3!The Employer shall make space available on the Employee bulletin board for posting
Union notice(s) and announcement(s).
6.4!The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all
claims, suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a result
of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under the provisions of this Article.
Article 7. Employee Rights Grievance Procedure
7.1!Definition of a Grievance
A grievance is defined as a dispute or disagreement as to the interpretation or
application of the specific terms and conditions of this Agreement.
7.2!Union Representatives
The Employer will recognize Representatives designated by the Union as the
grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities
established by this Article. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the
names of such Union Representatives and of their successors when so designated as
provided by Section 6.2 of this Agreement.
7.3!Processing of Grievance
It is recognized and accepted by the Union and the Employer that the processing of
grievances as hereinafter provided is limited by the job duties and responsibilities of
the Employees and shall therefore be accomplished during normal working hours
only when consistent with such Employee duties and responsibilities. The aggrieved
Employee and a Union Representative shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time
without loss in pay when a grievance is investigated and presented to the Employer
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during normal working hours provided that the Employee and the Union
Representative have notified and received the approval of the designated supervisor
who has determined that such absence is reasonable and would not be detrimental
to the work programs of the Employer.
7.4!Procedure
Grievances, as defined by Section 7.1, shall be resolved in conformance with the
following procedure:
Step 1
An Employee claiming a violation concerning the interpretation or application of this
Agreement shall, within twenty-one (21) calendar days after such alleged violation
has occurred, present such grievance to the supervisor as designated by
the Employer. The Employer-designated representative will discuss and give an
answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10) calendar days after receipt. A
grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2, shall be placed in writing
setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based; the provision
or provisions of the Agreement allegedly violated; the remedy requested; and shall
be, appealed to Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the Employer-designated
final answer to Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step
2 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 2
If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the Union and discussed with
the Employer-designated Step 2 representative. The Employer-designated
representative shall give the Union the answer in writing within ten (10)
calendar days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step
2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days following the Employer-
designated final answer in Step 2. Any grievance not appealed in
writing to Step 3 by the Union within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered
waived.
Step 2a
If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2 of the grievance procedure, the parties, by
mutual agreement, may submit the matter to mediation with the Bureau of Mediation
Services. Submitting the grievance to mediation preserves timeliness for Step 3 of
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the grievance procedure. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 3 by the
Union within ten (10) calendar days of mediation shall be considered waived.
Step 3
A grievance unresolved in Step 2 or Step 2a and appealed to Step 3 by the Union
shall be submitted to arbitration subject to the provisions of the Public Employment
Labor Relations Act of 1971, as amended. The selection of an arbitrator shall be made
by the Bureau of Mediation Services.
7.5! Authority
a.!The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or
subtract from the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall
consider and decide only the specific issue(s) submitted in writing by the
Employer and the Union, and shall have no authority to make a decision on
any other issue not so submitted.
b.!The arbitrator shall be without power to make decisions contrary to, or
inconsistent with, or modifying or varying in any way to application of laws,
rules, or regulations having the force and effect of law.
decision shall be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days following close of
the hearing or the submission of briefs by the parties, whichever be later,
unless the parties agree to an extension. The decision shall be binding on
both the Employer and the Union and shall be based solely on the
interpretation or application of the express terms of this Agreement and to
the facts of the grievance presented.
c.!The fees and expenses for the services and proceedings shall be
borne equally by the Employer and the Union provided that each party shall
be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If
either party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a
record to be made, providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire a
verbatim record of the proceedings the cost shall be shared equally.
7.6!Waiver
If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it shall be
considered If a grievance is not appealed to the next step within the
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specified time limit or any agreed extension thereof, it shall be considered settled on
the basis of the last answer. If the Employer does not answer a grievance
or an appeal thereof within the specified time limits, the Union may elect to treat the
grievance as denied at that step and immediately appeal the grievance to the next
step. The time limit in each step may be extended by mutual written agreement of
the Employer and the Union in each step.
7.7!Choice of Remedy
If, as a result of the written Employer response in Step 2 or 2a, the grievance remains
unresolved, and if the grievance involves the suspension, demotion or discharge of
an Employee who has completed the required probationary period, the grievance
may be appealed either to Step 3 of Article 7 or to another procedure such as
Preference or Fair Employment. If appealed to any procedure other than
Step 3 of this Article, the grievance is not subject to the arbitration procedure as
provided in Step 3 of Article 7. The aggrieved Employee shall indicate in writing
which procedure is to be utilized - Step 3 of Article 7 or an alternate procedure - and
shall sign a statement to the effect that the choice of the alternate procedure
precludes the aggrieved Employee from making a subsequent appeal through Step
3 of Article 7.
Except with respect to statutes under jurisdiction of the United States Equal
Opportunity Commission, an employee pursuing a statutory remedy is not precluded
from also pursuing an appeal under this grievance procedure. If a court of competent
jurisdiction rules contrary to the ruling in EEOC v. Board of Governors of State Colleges
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and Universities, 957 F.2d 424 (7Cir.), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 906, 113 S.Ct. 299(1992),
or if Board of Governors is judicially or legislatively overruled, this paragraph of this
Section shall be null and void.
Article 8. Savings Clause
This Agreement is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota
and the City of Fridley. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held to
be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment or
decree no appeal has been taken within the time provided, such provisions shall be
voided. All other provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
The voided provision may be renegotiated at the written request of either party.
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Article 9. Seniority
9.1!Seniority shall be determined by the length of continuous employment
with the Police Department and posted in an appropriate location. Seniority rosters
may be maintained by the Chief on the basis of time in grade and time within specific
classifications.
9.2!During the probationary period, a newly hired or rehired Employee may be
discharged at the sole direction of the Employer. During the probationary period a
promoted or reassigned Employee may be replaced in his/her previous position at
the sole discretion of the Employer.
9.3!A reduction of work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority. Employees
shall be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An Employee on layoff shall
have an opportunity to return to work within two years (2) of the time of his/her layoff
before any new Employee is hired.
9.4!Senior Employees will be given preference with regard to transfer, job classification
assignments and promotions when the job-relevant qualifications of Employees are
equal.
9.5!Senior qualified Employees shall be given shift assignments preference after eighteen
(18) months of continuous full-time employment.
9.6!One continuous scheduled annual leave period (not to exceed two weeks/84 hours)
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may be selected on the basis of Job Classification Seniority until December 1 of
the year prior to effected calendar year. After this date, scheduled annual leave
shall be on a first-come, first-served basis.
9.7!Employees shall lose their seniority for the following reasons:
a.!Discharge, if not reversed;
b.!Resignation;
c.!Unexcused failure to return to work after expiration of a vacation or formal
leave of absence. Events beyond the control of the Employee, which prevent
the Employee from returning to work will not cause loss of seniority;
d.!Retirement.
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Article 10. Discipline
10.1!The Employer will discipline Employees for just cause only. Discipline will be in one
or more of the following forms:
a.!oral reprimand;
b.!written reprimand;
c.!suspension;
d.!demotion; or
e.!discharge.
10.2!Suspensions, demotions and discharges will be in written form.
10.3!Written reprimands, notices of suspension, and notices of discharge which are to
signature of the Employee. Employees and the Union will receive a copy of such
reprimands and/or notices.
10.4!Employees may examine their own individual personnel files at reasonable times
under the direct supervision of the Employer.
10.5!Discharges will be preceded by suspension without pay for forty (40) regularly
scheduled working hours unless otherwise required by law.
10.6!Employees will not be questioned concerning an investigation of disciplinary action
unless the Employee has been given an opportunity to have a Union representative
present at such questioning.
10.7!Grievances relating to this Article shall be initiated by the Union in Step 2 of the
grievance procedure under Article 7.
Article 11. Constitutional Protection
Employees shall have the rights granted to all citizens by the United States and Minnesota
State Constitutions.
Article 12. Work Schedules
12.1!The normal work year is an average forty (40) hour work week for full-time Employees
to be accounted for by each Employee through:
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a.!hours worked on assigned shifts;
b.!holidays;
c.!assigned training;
e. authorized leave time.
12.2!Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be a guarantee
of a minimum or maximum number of hours the Employer may assign Employees.
Article 13. Overtime
13.1!Employees will be compensated at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the
scheduled shift. Changes of shifts do not qualify an Employee for overtime under
this Article.
13.2!Overtime will be distributed as equally as practicable.
13.3!Overtime refused by Employees will for record purposes under Article 13.2 be
considered as unpaid overtime worked.
13.4!For the purpose of computing overtime compensation, overtime hours worked shall
not be pyramided, compounded or paid twice for the same hours worked.
13.5!Overtime will be calculated to the nearest fifteen (15) minutes.
13.6!Employees have the obligation to work overtime or call backs if requested by the
Employer unless unusual circumstances prevent the Employee from so working.
Article 14. Court Time
14.1!An Employee who is required to appear in court during his/her scheduled off-duty
time shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay at one and one-half (1.5) times
the base pay rate. The City may assign the Employee to stand by
pending the notification of their appearance being required. Unless otherwise
specified by the City or the prosecutor, this period of standby shall commence three
(3) hours prior to the time scheduled for the appearance in court. The
Employee will be compensated for three (3) hours at their base rate as provided in
Article 18 for each day on standby.
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14.2!If the court appearance is scheduled during the off time, and if the court
appearance is cancelled, the Employee will be notified by the end of the business
day (5:00 p.m.) preceding the court appearance. If notification of cancellation is not
made by the end of the business day (5:00 p.m.) preceding the court appearance,
the Employee will receive standby pay for three (3) hours at their base rate of pay.
14.3!The business day notice applies to all court cases for which the Employee receives
notice resulting from their employment with the City.
14.4!Employees who are assigned to standby for a court appearance during their off-
duty time, and who are then notified by the prosecuting attorney that they need to
appear and who do appear in court shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay
at one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee base rate of pay. Employees will not
be paid both standby pay and for three (3) hours at one and one-half their base
rate of pay.
14.5!Employees will be required to appear for the Court Trials/Traffic Court, for
Contested Omnibus Hearings, for Implied Consent Hearings, and for any other
court appearance where the City or the prosecuting attorney directs that Standby is
not feasible.
Article 15. Call Back Time
15.1!An Employee who is called to duty during the scheduled off-duty time
shall receive a minimum of three (3) hours pay at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the
base pay rate. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled shift
for duty does not qualify the Employee for the three (3) hour minimum.
15.2!An Employee who works extra-duty work (outside employment) during the
scheduled off-duty time shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours pay at
one and one-half (1 ½) times the base pay rate. Extra-duty hours worked
on a holiday, as defined in Article 26, shall be compensated at two (2) times the
Article 16. Working Out of Classification
Employees assigned by the Employer to assume the full responsibilities and authority of a
higher job classification shall receive the salary schedule of the higher classification for the
duration of the assignment.
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Article 17. Insurance
17.1!For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose single coverage in the Base
Plan, the Employer will contribute up to $937.75 per month per employee toward the
single health insurance premium; and $1,566.76 per month toward the employee-
plus-one health insurance premium, and $2,239.96 per month toward the dependent
health insurance premium, or an amount equal to that provided to non-union
employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Flexible Benefit
Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the Base
Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees. If the 2026 rates for the non-union employees are less, the previous
contribution will remain in effect.
17.2!For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute
$839.88 per month toward the single health insurance premium, and $1,619.20
toward the employee-plus-one health insurance premium, and $2,432.20 toward
dependent health insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided to non-
union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Flexible
Benefit Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the
HRA Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees. If the 2026 rates for the non-union employees are less, the previous
17.3!For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), the Employer will contribute
$100 per month toward the VEBA Trust Account, or an equal amount to that provided
to non-union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the
Flexible Benefit Plan
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the
HRA Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees in their HRA VEBA. If the 2026 rates for the non-union employees are
less, the previous contribution will remain in effect.
17.4!For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and healthcare savings account (HSA), the Employer will contribute $774.66 per
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month toward single health insurance premium, and $1,539.14 for employee-plus-
one health insurance premium, and $2,335.61 toward the dependent health
insurance premium, or an equal amount to that provided to non-union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Flexible Benefit Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for those Employees who choose coverage in the HSA
Plan, the Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union
employees in their HSA account. If the 2026 rates for the non-union employees are
less, the previous contribution will remain in effect.
17.5!For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and healthcare savings account (H.S.A.), the Employer will contribute $100 per
month toward the H.S.A. Account, or an equal amount to that provided to non-union
employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Flexible Benefit
Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for Employees who choose the high deductible health
plan and healthcare savings account (H.S.A.), the Employer will contribute an equal
amount toward the HSA as is provided to non-union employees, whichever is greater,
in accordance with the Flexible Benefit Plan.
17.6!For the calendar year 2025, for Employees who choose dental coverage, the Employer
will contribute up to $25 per month toward the dental insurance premium, or an
amount equal to that provided to non-union employees, whichever is greater, in
accordance with the Flexible Benefit Plan.
For the calendar year of 2026, for Employees who choose the dental coverage, the
Employer will contribute an equal amount toward the dental insurance premium as
is provided to non-union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the
17.7!The Employer will provide group term life insurance with a maximum of $25,000 per
Employee and additional accidental death and disability insurance with a maximum
of $25,000 per Employee (current cost is $2.88 per month), or an amount equal to
that provided to non-union employees, whichever is greater, in accordance with the
17.8!For the calendar year 2025, in accordance with the Flexible Benefit Plan,
Employees have the option during an open enrollment period or during approved
qualified events to decline health or dental insurance coverage, provided they
provide proof of coverage elsewhere. In lieu of electing health and dental benefits,
Employees may elect the option of having ten (10) additional Benefit Leave Days or
a monthly cash benefit of $476.77, or the amount equal to or greater than the amount
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provided to non-union employees.
For the calendar year of 2026, for Employees who choose to waive the health and
dental programs and elect Benefit Leave Days or the monthly cash option, the
Employer will contribute the same amount provided to non-union employees,
whichever is greater, in accordance with the Flexible Benefit Plan. If the
2026 amounts for the non-union employees are less, the previous amount will
remain in effect.
Benefit Leave days are required to be used within in the calendar year and may not
be carried into the following year.
17.9!All patrol shall be enrolled in a retirement health savings plan (RHSP) and shall
contribute $75.00 per pay period into their account.
Article 18. Standby Pay
Employees required by the Employer to standby shall be paid for such standby time at the
rate of one pay for each hour on standby. Employees placed on standby shall remain
able to respond within a reasonable time. Such reasonable time, if not otherwise specified
at the time of assignment to standby, shall be one (1) hour to the police department,
assigned court location, or other location designated by the City. Employees placed on
standby shall remain available to be contacted by the Employer by normal means to include
phone or wireless communication devices. Employees assigned to standby for court
appearances shall be compensated for three (3) hours of pay for each day or portion of a
day on standby.
Article 19. Uniforms
The Employer shall provide required uniform and equipment items.
Article 20. P.O.S.T. Training
20.1!Employer shall assign training at expense for Police Officers to complete
48 hours of P.O.S.T. Board approved education during each three-year licensing
period.
20.2!Employer shall pay the cost of maintaining P.O.S.T. licensure for all Employees
required to maintain the license.
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Article 21. Longevity
21.1!After four (4) years of continuous employment each Employee shall be paid three
percent (3%) of the base rate.
21.2!After six (6) years of continuous employment, each Employee shall be paid
21.3!After eight (8) years of continuous employment, each Employee shall be paid
supplementary pay of seven percent
21.4!After ten (10) years of continuous employment, each Employee shall be paid
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Article 22. Wage Rates
22.1!The following hourly wage rates will apply for 2025 and 2026 (amounts may be
rounded to two decimal points):
Amounts reflect a 3% increase for 2025 and 4% increase for 2026:
Step 1/1/2025 Hourly Rate (3%) 1/1/2026 Hourly Rate (4%)
Start 36.24 37.69
1 Year 40.93 42.56
2 Year 45.31 47.13
3 Year 49.88 51.88
22.2!Employees classified or assigned by the Employer to the following job classifications
or positions will receive five percent (5%) in addition to their regular wage rate:
Investigative (Detective); School Resource Officer; Rental Housing Officer, Drug Task
Force Investigator, K-9, and Special Operations Units.
22.3!An Employee certified for and assigned to Field Training Officer (FTO) duties shall
receive overtime pay equal to the overtime rate or compensatory time at time and
one-half up to the limit in Article 30, in addition to any other regular overtime worked,
for any single shift worked as Field Training Officer as indicated:
Shift of 12 or more hours two (2) hours
Shift of 8 to 11.9 hours one and one half (1-1/2) hours
Shift of 4 to 7.9 hours one (1) hour
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22.4!Employees who work between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. shall be paid a shift differential
for hours worked between those times, according to the following schedule:
a.!An additional $1.00 per hour will be paid for regular hours worked.
b.!An additional one and one-half (1 1/2) times the shift differential ($1.50 per
hour) will be paid in addition to overtime compensation for hours worked in
addition to a regularly scheduled shift, and for call back or early report to a
shift, for extra duty hours, or voluntary overtime shifts.
c.!An additional two (2) times the shift differential ($2.00 per hour) will be paid
in addition to overtime pay for overtime hours worked on a holiday.
d.!Shift differential does not apply to any leave type taken for hours during
those hours.
Article 23. Legal Defense
23.1!Employees involved in litigation because of proven negligence, or non-observance
of laws, or of a personal nature, may not receive legal defense by the municipality.
23.2!Any Employee who is charged with a traffic violation, ordinance violation or criminal
offense arising from acts performed within the scope of his/her employment, when
such act is performed in good faith and under the direct order of his/her supervisor,
fees and court costs actually incurred by such
Employee in defending against such charge.
23.3!Employer will provide protection for all Employees against false arrest charges.
Article 24. Probationary Periods
All newly hired or rehired Employees will serve a twelve (12) month probationary period.
Article 25. Annual Leave
25.1!Each Employee shall be entitled to annual leave away from employment with pay.
Employees shall accrue annual leave based on an average eight (8) hour workday.
Annual leave may be used for scheduled or emergency absences from employment.
Annual leave pay shall be computed at the regular rate of pay to which such an
Employee is entitled; provided, however, that the amount of any compensation shall
be reduced by the payment received by the Employee from compensation
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insurance, Public Employees Retirement Association disability insurance, or Social
Security disability insurance.
reduced only by the amount of annual leave for which the Employee received
compensation.
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25.2!Seniority shall apply on requested leave up to December 1 of the year prior to the
effected calendar year. After this date, scheduled annual leave shall be on a first-
come, first-served basis.
25.3!A beginning Employee shall accrue annual leave at the rate of eighteen (18) days (144
hours) per year for the first seven (7) years (84 successive months).
An Employee who has worked seven (7) years (84 consecutive months) shall accrue
annual leave at the rate of twenty-four (24) days (192 hours) per year, beginning with
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the eighty-fifth (85) month of successive employment.
An Employee who has worked fifteen (15) years (180 successive months) shall accrue
annual leave at the rate of twenty-six (26) days (208 hours) per year, beginning with
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the one hundred eighty-first (181) month of successive employment.
Effective 1/1/2014, an Employee who has worked twenty (20) years (240 consecutive
months) shall accrue annual leave at the rate of twenty-eight (28) days (224 hours)
per year, beginning with the two hundred forty first (241) month of successive
employment.
These rates are based on a forty-hour (40) regular workweek. The actual amount
credited to an Employee in any given pay period shall be prorated according to the
actual number of regular hours worked during that pay period. Hours worked on
overtime, callback, or standby shall not enter into the calculation of the accrual of
annual leave.
25.4!For an Employee hired on or after January 1, 1984:
Effective 1/1/2014, the maximum total accumulation of annual leave at the end of
any given year shall be forty (40) days (320 hours).
25.5!An Employee who wishes to take advantage of the catch-up provision for the
457 Deferred Compensation Plan may exchange as many days as desired for cash
under the following conditions:
a.!The cap is reduced by the number of days exchanged.
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b.!In no case may the cap be reduced below forty (40) days (320 hours).
c.!An Employee taking advantage of this provision must file the appropriate
forms with the payroll division of the Employer.
25.6!Upon separation from employment with the City, an Employee will be paid one (1)
balance.
Article 26. Wellness Leave
26.1!Employees will be awarded fifty-six (56) hours of Wellness Leave at the start of the
calendar year for participation in the Public Safety Wellness program.
Employees will not be eligible to participate in the City of Fridley Wellness program.
26.2!Employees, with approval, may use accumulated Wellness leave time in any hourly
increment the employee chooses.
26.3!Wellness leave hours must be used in the calendar year in which they are awarded,
and any unused hours after December 31st of the year will be forfeited.
26.4!Wellness Leaves hours will be prorated for those who leave employment with the
City of Fridley prior to the end of the calendar year. Employees who begin
employment with the City of Fridley after the start of the calendar year will be
awarded prorated Wellness Leave.
Article 27. Holidays
27.1!Employees will accrue eight (8) hours of holiday leave for each of thirteen (13)
holidays in a calendar year.
27.2!In addition to the thirteen (13) holidays, Employees assigned to the Patrol Division shall
be paid at one and one-half (1- ½) times their base rate of pay for all hours worked
on the actual holiday between the hours of midnight and midnight. For any
overtime hours worked on a holiday, Employees will be paid two (2) times their
base rate of pay.
27.3!Employees, with approval, may use accumulated holiday leave time in any hourly
increment the Employee chooses.
27.4!Once a year, Employees will be paid for any unused holiday hours remaining after
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Dec. 31st of each year, up to a maximum of ninety-six (96) hours. Payment will be
made at the Employee's hourly rate in effect on Dec. 31st of the year in which the
holiday hours were accrued.
27.5!The Employer will designate the holiday schedule and communicate to Employees in
advance.
Article 28. Short Term Disability
28.1!Upon the effective date of the short-term disability plan, the Employer will provide
short-term disability insurance coverage for Employees who are ill or injured off-
the-job and who are determined to be disabled (under the definition of
disability).
28.2!The Employer will pay the premium (taxable) for short-term disability coverage.
28.3!During the short-term disability period, the Employer will continue to contribute
toward the portion of the standard benefit package (such as health,
dental, and life insurance, cash option, etc.) as long as the Employee is actively
employed or until the disabled Employee returns to work.
28.4!The short-term disability coverage will begin following the definition of
waiting period and shall not exceed 90 calendar days for any single illness or
injury, regardless of the number and spacing of episodes.
28.5!The annual leave balance of an Employee receiving short-term disability benefit
shall not be reduced nor shall such Employee accrue annual leave during that
period.
28.6!Before any short-term disability payments are made or authorized, the Employer or
insurer may request and is entitled to receive a certificate signed by a competent
physician or other medical attendant certifying to the fact that the entire absence
was, in fact due to the illness or injury and not otherwise.
The Employer also reserves the right to have an examination made at any time of
any Employee claiming payment under the short-term disability benefit. Such
examination may be made on behalf of the Employer by any competent person
designated by the Employer when the Employer deems the same to be reasonably
necessary to verify the illness or injury claimed.
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Article 29. Long-Term Disability
29.1!Upon the effective date of the long-term disability plan, the Employer will provide
long-term disability insurance coverage for Employees who are ill or injured off-the-
job and who are determined to be disabled (under the definition of disability).
29.2!The Employer will pay the premium (taxable) for long-term disability coverage.
29.3!During the long-term disability period, the Employer will continue to contribute
toward the portion of the standard benefit package (such as health,
dental, and life insurance, cash option, etc.) as long as the Employee is actively
employed or until the disabled Employee returns to work.
29.4!The long-term disability coverage will begin following the definition of
waiting period (currently 90 calendars days) and shall continue until the coverage
terminates as determined under the terms of the insured product.
29.5!The annual leave balance of an Employee receiving long-term disability benefit shall
not be reduced nor shall such Employee accrue annual leave during that period.
29.6!Before any long-term disability payments are made or authorized, the Employer or
insurer may request and is entitled to receive a certificate signed by a competent
physician or other medical attendant certifying to the fact that the entire absence
was, in fact due to the illness or injury and not otherwise.
The Employer also reserves the right to have an examination made at any time of
any Employee claiming payment under the long-term disability benefit. Such
examination may be made on behalf of the Employer by any competent person
designated by the Employer when the Employer deems the same to be reasonably
necessary to verify the illness or injury claimed.
Article 30. Injury On-Duty (IOD) Benefit
30.1!Employees injured during the performance of their duties for the Employer and are
thereby rendered unable to work for the Employer will be compensated for the
difference between the regular take-home pay and any
Compensation insurance payments from the time of injury for a period not to
exceed ninety (90) working days per injury.
30.2!The annual leave balance of an Employee receiving the injury on duty benefit shall
not be reduced nor shall such Employee accrue annual leave during that period.
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30.3!While an Employee is receiving the IOD benefit, the Employer will continue to make
the Employer contributions toward insurance benefit package (e.g. health, dental, life
insurance contributions, etc.).
30.4!Before any injury on duty or compensation payments are made or
authorized by the Employer to an Employee, the Employer or insurer may request
and is entitled to receive a certificate signed by a competent physician or other
medical attendant certifying to the fact that the entire absence was, in fact due to
the illness or injury and not otherwise.
30.5!The Employer also reserves the right to have an examination made at any time of
any Employee claiming payment under the IOD benefit. Such examination may be
made on behalf of the Employer by any competent person designated by the
Employer when the Employer deems the same to be reasonably necessary to verify
the illness or injury claimed.
30.6!If the injury is deemed not work related or not approved by the
compensation insurer, the Employee must reimburse the Employer for lost time,
benefits, etc. through annual leave, other forms of leave and/or direct
reimbursement within a reasonable amount of time or upon terms agreed upon by
the Employer and Employee.
Article 31. Paid Parental Leave
31.1!The Employer will provide up to four (4) weeks (based on an average 40-hour work
week) or 160 hours of paid parental leave or the amount provided to non-union
employees.
31.2!The leave will be allowed following the birth of an child or the
placement of a child with an Employee in connection with adoption or foster care
and may be taken at any time during the three (3) month period immediately
following the birth, adoption or placement of a child with the Employee.
31.3!The compensation will occur at the regular rate of pay and all other
terms and administration will follow the Parental Leave policy.
Article 32. Bereavement Leave
32.1!Bereavement leave will be granted to full-time Employees up to a maximum of twenty-
four (24) scheduled hours. Bereavement Leave is granted in case of deaths occurring
in the immediate family.
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Immediate family is considered to include: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters,
grandparents, grandchildren, parents in-laws, brothers in-law, and sisters in-law.
Step-parents, step-children, step grandparents, and step grandparents in-law are
included in the definition of immediate family members.
32.2!The City will allow union employees to follow current practices for non-union
employees, which gives Employees an option to appeal directly to the City Manager
for additional time off if extenuating circumstances prevail.
Article 33. Jury Pay
It shall be understood and agreed that the Employer shall pay all regular full-time
Employees serving on any jury the difference in salary between jury pay and the
regular salary or pay while in such service.
Article 34. Compensatory Time
Management reserves the right to approve compensatory time in lieu of overtime
pay. Compensatory time shall not be accumulated in excess of forty (40) hours, and
must be used within the calendar year in which it was accumulated as determined by
the Employer.
Article 35. Employee Education Program
35.1!The Employer will pay certain expenses for certain education courses based on the
following criteria:
a.!The training course must have relevance to the present or anticipated
career responsibilities;
b.!Attendance shall be at an institution approved by the Employer. The course must
be approved by the Chief.
c.!Financial assistance will be extended only to courses offered by an accredited
institution. This includes vocational schools, Minnesota School of Business, etc.
35.2!Programs Financial Policy
Financial assistance not to exceed the amount of two thousand, nine hundred,
twenty-five dollars ($2,925.00) per Employee per year will be extended to cover the
cost of tuition, required books or educational materials, and required fees related to
the course. Charges for student union membership, student health coverage,
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mileage, parking, and other charges for which the student receives some item or
services other than actual instruction will not be paid. Upon successful completion
of the course, an Employee will be required to present to the Chief a certification of
satisfactory work. Satisfactory work is defined as follows:
a.!In courses issuing a letter grade, a C or above is required.
b.!In courses issuing a numerical grade, seventy percent (70%) or above is
required.
c.!In courses not issuing a grade, a certification from the instructor that the
student satisfactorily participated in the activities of the course is required.
35.3!If the Employee satisfactorily completes the course and provides the required
documentation, the Employee will be reimbursed for 100% of the cost of the eligible
costs (i.e. tuition, books, course fees, etc.) If the Employee fails to satisfactorily
complete the course, the Employee will not be reimbursed for these costs.
35.4!The program will not reimburse the Employee for the hours the Employee spends in
class, only for the tuition.
35.5!Expenses for which the Employee is compensated under some other educational or
assistance program, scholarships, or programs such as the GI bill, will not be covered.
35.6!The City will not pay tuition or other costs for those courses, which are used to
make the Employee eligible for additional salary.
35.7!The City will not reimburse the Employee for any course which is not completed and
or any course which may be a duplicate or retaken.
Article 36. Pay for Investigators, School Resource, Rental Housing Officers, Drug Task
Force Investigators, K-9, and Special Operations Units
In addition to receiving the five (5%) percent per month differential pay, Employees assigned
as Investigators, School Resource, Rental Housing Officers, Drug Task Force Investigators,
K-9, and Special Operations Units shall be eligible for the overtime provisions of the contract
applicable to Police Officers.
Article 37. BMC Case No. 85-PN-486-A, Issue 8
The Employer shall establish a minimum of two (2) months between each shift change in the
rotation.
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Article 38. Waiver
38.1!Any and all prior agreements, resolutions, practices, policies, rules and regulations
regarding terms and conditions of employment, to the extent inconsistent with the
provisions of this Agreement, are hereby superseded.
38.2!The parties mutually acknowledge that during the negotiations, which resulted in this
Agreement, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make demands and
proposals with respect to any term or condition of employment not removed by law
from bargaining. All agreements and understandings arrived at by the parties are set
forth in writing in this Agreement for the stipulated duration of this Agreement. The
Employee and the Union each voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives the right to meet
and negotiate regarding any and all terms and conditions of employment referred to
or covered in this Agreement or with respect to any term or condition of employment
not specifically referred to or covered by the Agreement, even though such terms or
conditions may not have been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or
both of the parties at the time this contract was negotiated or executed.
Article 39. Duration
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of January 1, 2025, and shall remain in
full force and effect through the thirty-first day of December 2026. In witness whereof, the
parties hereto have executed this Agreement on this 23 day of September 2024.
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Signatures:
We hereby recommend approval of this agreement.
FOR CITY OF FRIDLEY
Scott J. Lund, Mayor (Date)
Walter T. Wysopal, City Manager (Date)
Rebecca A. Hellegers, Human Resources Director (Date)
Ryan N. George, Public Safety Director (Date)
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC.
Sean McKnight, LELS Business Agent (Date)
Mark Mickelson, Steward (Date)
Nico Wallat, Steward (Date)
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City CouncilMeeting
Submitted By:Rebecca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources
Title
Resolution No. 2024-131, Approving and Authorizing Entering into a Memorandum of Agreementwith
PoliceSergeants (Local #310)for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department
Background
Continued challenges in the recruitment and retention of law enforcement professionals haveled to
increased upward pressure on wagesfor police sergeants. Surrounding agencies have responded by
providing higher wage increases to these groups. These increases caused the City of FridleySergeant
wages to fall below the average of the market, which will result in recruitment and retentionissues if not
corrected.
The City and L.E.L.S representation from the Police Sergeant union met to discuss wage adjustments and
the parties reached tentative agreement to adjust the contract wages,effective July 1, 2024,to meet the
average of the market using the pre-determined comparable cities identifiedin previous contract cycles.
Financial Impact
The financial impact for the wage adjustment related to the Police Sergeants is approximately $21,300
and will be funded using Public Safety Aid.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-131, Approving and authorizing entering into a
Memorandum of Agreement with Patrol Sergeants (Local #310)for the City of Fridley Public Safety
Department.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Resolution No. 2024-131
Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Law Enforcement Labor Services,
Inc., Local #310 (Police Sergeants)
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-131
Approving and Authorizing Entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with Police Sergeants
(Local #310) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department
Whereas, the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. as bargaining representative of the Police
Sergeants Local #310 of the City of Fridley (Union), has presented to the City of Fridley (City) requests
relating to the wages of Police Sergeants of the Public Safety Department of the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City have met and negotiated in good faith regarding
the wage requests of the Union and the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City were able to reach an agreement to adjust the
wages in the 2024 contract year; and
Whereas, the Memorandum of Agreements are the result of that collective bargaining process.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves said
agreements and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Agreements
relating to wages of Police Sergeants of the City of Fridley.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September, 2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City CouncilMeeting
Submitted By:Rebecca Hellegers, Director of Employee Resources
Title
Resolution No. 2024-132, Approving and Authorizing Entering into a Memorandum of Agreementwith
Patrol Officers (Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department
Background
Continued challenges in the recruitment and retention of law enforcement professionals haveled to
increased upward pressure on wagesfor police officers and sergeants. Surrounding agencies have
responded by providing higher wage increases to these groups. These increases caused the City of
Fridley Patrol and Sergeant wages to fall below the average of the market, which will result in recruitment
and retention issues if not corrected.
The City and L.E.L.S representation from the Patrol Officer union met to discuss wage adjustments and
the parties reached tentative agreement to adjust the contract wages,effective July 1, 2024,to meet the
average of the market using the pre-determined comparable cities identifiedin previous contract cycles.
Financial Impact
The financial impact for the wage adjustment related to the Patrol Officers is approximately $90,700
andwill be funded using Public Safety Aid.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-132, Approving and Authorizing Entering into a
Memorandum of Agreement withPatrol Officers (Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety
Department.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Resolution No. 2024-132
Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Law Enforcement Labor Services,
Inc., Local #119 (Patrol Officers)
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-132
Approving and Authorizing Entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with Patrol Officers
(Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department
Whereas, the Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. as bargaining representative of the Patrol
Officers, Local #119, of the City of Fridley (Union), has presented to the City of Fridley (City) requests
relating to the wages of Patrol Officers of the Public Safety Department of the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City have met and negotiated in good faith regarding
the wage requests of the Union and the City; and
Whereas, representatives of the Union and the City were able to reach an agreement to adjust the
wages in the 2024 contract year; and
Whereas, the Memorandum of Agreements are the result of that collective bargaining process.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves said
agreements and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Agreements
relating to wages of Patrol Officers of the City of Fridley.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September, 2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By: Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Resolution No. 2024-125,Approving Massage Business License
Background
Pursuant to sections of the Fridley City Code(Code), certain business licensing activities require approval
of theFridleyCity Council(Council).
The City has receivedthe following license applications for approval:
Massage TherapyBusiness License
Jiajun Wanhas applied for a Massage Therapy Business License as the new owner of Daily
Massage, located at 1001 East Moore Lake Drive.
Staff have performed the required verification steps spelled outin Chapter 125 (Massage Therapy). The
business site meets zoning requirements, building code and fire code compliance. Additionally, the
applicant has passed a background check and has previously worked in massage therapy in other Cities
with no issues.Staff recommend approval of this business license.
Financial Impact
All revenues for similarlicenses were anticipated as part of the 2024Budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024, 125, Approving Massage Business License.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &Places X Community Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments
Resolution No. 2024-125
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-125
Approving Massage Business License
Whereas, the Fridley City Code (Code) and various sections of Minnesota Statute (M.S.) direct
licensing requirements for certain business activities within the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 125 of Code, the City Council must approve Massage Therapy
Business License applications; and
Whereas, a Massage Therapy Business License application was submitted by Jiajun Wan as new
owner of Daily Massage; and
Whereas, apppermits;
and
Whereas, applicable City staff recommend the approval of the following permits by the City
Council.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
following licenses.
Massage Therapy
Type of License Applicant Staff Approval City Code Minnesota
Statute
Massage Therapy Jiajun Wan, Daily !City Clerk Chapter 125 M.S. § 471.707
Business Massage !Public Safety
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September
2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Anna Smieja, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable
Title
Resolution No. 2024-133,Approving Claims for the Period Ending September18, 2024
Background
Attached is Resolution No. 2024-133and the claims report for the period endingSeptember18,2024.
Financial Impact
Included in the budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-133, Approving Claims for the Period Ending
September18, 2024.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & EnvironmentalStewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Resolution No. 2024-133,Approving Claims for the Period Ending September18, 2024
City Council Claims Report
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-133
Approving Claims for the Period Ending September 18, 2024
Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 412.271 generally requires the City Council to review and approve
claims for goods and services prior to the release of payment; and
Whereas, a list of such claims for the period ending September 18, 2024, was reviewed by the City
Council.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
payment of the claims as presented.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of September, 2024.
_______________________________________
Scott J. Lund - Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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Bank Transaction Report
City of Fridley, MN
Transaction Detail
Issued Date Range: 09/05/2024 - 09/18/2024
Cleared Date Range: -
IssuedCleared
DateDateNumberDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
Bank Draft
09/13/2024DFT0005187EMPOWER RETIREMENT (for MN/MSRS)Accounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-569.98
09/13/2024EMPOWER RETIREMENT (for MN/MSRS)Accounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-1494.66
DFT0005188
09/13/2024CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE-457 Def.CompAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-19508
DFT0005189
09/13/2024CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE-457 Def.CompAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-5376.91
DFT0005190
09/13/2024CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-374.4
DFT0005192
09/13/2024OPTUM BANK (HSA)Accounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-3960.47
DFT0005194
09/13/2024OPTUM BANK (HSA)Accounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-2660.66
DFT0005195
09/13/2024PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-46360.75
DFT0005196
09/13/2024PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-164.46
DFT0005197
09/13/2024PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-62274.64
DFT0005198
09/13/2024CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-100
DFT0005199
09/13/2024CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-2400
DFT0005200
09/13/2024CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-600
DFT0005201
09/13/2024CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE Roth IRAAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-5185.93
DFT0005202
09/13/2024BENEFIT RESOURCE LLC - BPA/VEBAAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-950
DFT0005203
09/13/2024INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-46304.42
DFT0005204
09/13/2024INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-17004.44
DFT0005205
09/13/2024MINN DEPT OF REVENUE - PAYROLL TAXAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-25556.98
DFT0005206
09/13/2024INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft-56772.1
DFT0005207
Bank Draft Total: (19)-297618.8
Check
09/05/202456 BREWING LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-331.5
09/05/2024AM CRAFT SPIRITS SALESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-131.28
09/05/2024AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-593.93
09/05/2024ARTISAN BEER COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-5464.7
09/05/2024BELLBOY CORPORATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4032.95
09/05/2024BOURGET IMPORTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1055.5
09/05/2024BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE BEER LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-109701.22
09/05/2024BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE WINE & SPIRITSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-28313.42
09/05/2024CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-38553.49
09/05/2024CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2747.42
09/05/2024COCA-COLA DISTRIBUTIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-829.47
09/05/2024DUAL CITIZEN BREWING COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-181
09/05/2024HAMMERHEART BREWING LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-414
09/05/2024HOHENSTEINS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-9424.25
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Bank Transaction ReportIssued Date Range: -
IssuedCleared
DateDateNumberDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
09/05/2024INBOUND BREWCOAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-93
09/05/2024INSIGHT BREWING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-572.67
09/05/2024INVICTUS BREWINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-150
09/05/2024JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUORAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-63646.8
09/05/2024LIBATION PROJECTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-403.98
09/05/2024LOMPIAN WINES LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-207.5
09/05/2024MATTSON ICEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1533.2
09/05/2024MEGA BEER LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1172.85
09/05/2024MODIST BREWING CO LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-286
09/05/2024MOOSE LAKE BREWING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-126
09/05/2024OLD WORLD BEERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-824
09/05/2024PAUSTIS WINE COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-6349.68
09/05/2024PEPSI BEVERAGES COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-716.85
09/05/2024PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-13050.4
09/05/2024PRYES BREWINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-793
09/05/2024QUALITY REFRIGERATION SERVICEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-955.94
09/05/2024RED BULL DISTRIBUTIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-580.97
09/05/2024SOUTHERN WINE / SOUTHERN GLAZERSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-27403.37
09/05/2024UNMAPPED BREWING COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-298
09/05/2024URBAN GROWLER BREWING COMPANY LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-271
09/05/2024VINOCOPIA INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2287.34
09/05/2024WACONIA BREWING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-288.9
09/05/2024WINE COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-788.2
09/05/2024WINE MERCHANTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-7035.81
09/05/2024WINEBOWAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1521.5
09/11/2024ALLIED BLACKTOP COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-7377.9
09/11/2024ANOKA COUNTY PROP RECORDS/TAXATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-46
09/11/2024ANOKA COUNTY TREASURY OFFICEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-398.16
09/11/2024APPLE FORD WHITE BEAR LAKEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-136.86
09/11/2024ASPEN MILLS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-6224.33
09/11/2024BENNEK, STEPHENAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-23.5
09/11/2024BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-154.76
09/11/2024BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-7851.5
09/11/2024CDW GOVERNMENT INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-637.58
09/11/2024CENTERPOINT ENERGY-MINNEGASCOAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-61.44
09/11/2024CENTRAL ROOFING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-920
09/11/2024CENTRAL TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-210.25
09/11/2024CENTURY LINKAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1034.31
09/11/2024CMT JANITORIAL SERVICESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4228
09/11/2024COMCAST/XFINITYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-580.54
09/11/2024COMO LUBE & SUPPLIES INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-137.5
09/11/2024COON RAPIDS, CITY OFAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-31186.05
09/11/2024COSTAR REALTY INFORMATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-449.35
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Bank Transaction ReportIssued Date Range: -
IssuedCleared
DateDateNumberDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
09/11/2024CULLIGANAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-866.7
09/11/2024DAVE PERKINS CONTRACTINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2890
09/11/2024EBERT COMPANIESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-19592.64
09/11/2024FLEET PRIDE TRUCK & TRAILER PARTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-670.12
09/11/2024FRIENDLY CHEVROLET INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-833.77
09/11/2024GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-382.05
09/11/2024GREGERSON ROSOW JOHNSON & NILAN LTDAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-618.03
09/11/2024HAWKINS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1939.18
09/11/2024HCM ARCHITECTS-HAGEN CHRISTENSEN & MCILWAINAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-20886.82
09/11/2024HEALTH PARTNERSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2487
09/11/2024HOFFMAN BROS. SODAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-455.1
09/11/2024HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-64.62
09/11/2024INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-403.28
09/11/2024INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTORAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-344.74
09/11/2024INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-152.95
09/11/2024JASONS JANITORIAL SERVICESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-3100
09/11/2024JENSEN, KYLEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-29.95
09/11/2024JRBADGESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-865
09/11/2024KATH FUEL OIL SERVICEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-510
09/11/2024KOSLUCHAR, JAMESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-279
09/11/2024LEPAGE & SONSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1249.24
09/11/2024LOFFLER COMPANIES-131511Accounts PayableOutstandingCheck-132.65
09/11/2024LONG RUN LEADERSHIP CONSULTINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4087.51
09/11/2024MENARDS - FRIDLEYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-120.03
09/11/2024METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2407.91
09/11/2024METRO GARAGE DOOR/WINTER INDUSTRIES LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2966.5
09/11/2024METRO-INETAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4964
09/11/2024MINN DEPT OF HEALTHAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-20458
09/11/2024MINN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES-OMBAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-250
09/11/2024MINN ITAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-640.5
09/11/2024MINN RECREATION & PARK ASSOC - MRPAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2120
09/11/2024MINN SAFETY COUNCIL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-665
09/11/2024MINNEAPOLIS SAW INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-244.28
09/11/2024MODERN PIPING INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-20768.77
09/11/2024MORRELL ENTERPRISESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2493.31
09/11/2024MTI DISTRIBUTING COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-298.8
09/11/2024NEO ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-23984.05
09/11/2024NORTH AMERICAN RESCUEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2703.14
09/11/2024ON SITE COMPANIESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1484
09/11/2024OUVERSON SEWER & WATERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-5850
09/11/2024PAINTING BY NAKASONE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-685.35
09/11/2024PETERSON COMPANIES INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-3819
09/11/2024PEVITO, BRIANAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-50.14
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Bank Transaction ReportIssued Date Range: -
IssuedCleared
DateDateNumberDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
09/11/2024PLATINUM POWER WASHING INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-138.75
09/11/2024PREMIUM WATERS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2.99
09/11/2024QUADIENT FINANCE USA INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-900
09/11/2024RED CEDAR STEEL ERECTORSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-13219.71
09/11/2024REPUBLIC SERVICES #899Accounts PayableOutstandingCheck-36983.31
09/11/2024REVSPRING INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-5460.59
09/11/2024ROERS FRIDLEY APARTMENTS OWNER LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-355.9
09/11/2024ROK BROTHERS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4124.79
09/11/2024ROSENBAUER MINNESOTA LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-269.97
09/11/2024SHRED RIGHTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-62.65
09/11/2024SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-601.97
09/11/2024STAR TRIBUNEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-143.78
09/11/2024STUDIO LOLA LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1250
09/11/2024SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-3619.56
09/11/2024TACTICAL SOLUTIONSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-546
09/11/2024TAHO SPORTSWEARAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-149.25
09/11/2024TECH ACADEMY/COMPUTER EXPLORERSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4324
09/11/2024TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-334
09/11/2024TRI-STATE BOBCAT INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-881.02
09/11/2024TRI-TECH FORENSICS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-198.54
09/11/2024UNITED GLASS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-5559.68
09/11/2024UNIVERSAL SERVICESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1143.95
09/11/2024VEIT & COMPANY INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-9733
09/11/2024VERIZON WIRELESSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1935.37
09/11/2024VERSATERM PUBLIC SAFETY US INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-235
09/11/2024VESTISAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-660.5
09/11/2024VOIGT BUS SERVICES INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-898.22
09/11/2024WTG TERRAZZO & TILE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-599
09/11/2024XCEL ENERGYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-13459.3
09/11/2024YALE MECHANICAL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1940.32
09/13/2024CHARLES SCHWAB TRUST BANKAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-990
09/13/2024LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2840.46
09/13/2024LEGALSHIELDAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-363
09/13/2024NCPERS MINNESOTA-478000Accounts PayableOutstandingCheck-640
09/18/2024ABTS, NANCYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-367.74
09/18/2024AMAROKAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1500
09/18/2024BETTER BEV COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-184
09/18/2024FINNEMAN, ROSSILYNDAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-100
09/18/2024GNADKE, OLIVIAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-150
09/18/2024RIPPLING STORIES / KATIE KNUTSONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-350
09/18/2024ROADKILL ANIMAL CONTROLAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-206
09/18/2024ADVANTAGE SIGNS & GRAPHICS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-100.2
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IssuedCleared
DateDateNumberDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
09/18/2024APPLE FORD WHITE BEAR LAKEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1018.43
09/18/2024ASPEN MILLS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-56.05
09/18/2024BEAUDRY OIL & PROPANEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-12587.87
09/18/2024BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-14000
09/18/2024CENTERPOINT ENERGY-MINNEGASCOAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-183.88
09/18/2024CENTRAL TURF & IRRIGATION SUPPLYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-944.49
09/18/2024CENTURY LINKAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1063.75
09/18/2024CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIP/DISTRIBUTIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-47325.82
09/18/2024CUMMINS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-13.21
09/18/2024DETECTACHEM INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-621.82
09/18/2024DO-GOOD BIZ INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2079
09/18/2024EKBOM ENTERPRISES INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1675
09/18/2024EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4586.6
09/18/2024ENTERPRISE FM TRUSTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-41842.02
09/18/2024Void CheckAccounts PayableVoidedCheck0
09/18/2024ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIP & SERVICE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-851.72
09/18/2024FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2518Accounts PayableOutstandingCheck-456.53
09/18/2024FIRE SAFETY USAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-600.2
09/18/2024FLEET PRIDE TRUCK & TRAILER PARTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-127.35
09/18/2024GENUINE PARTS CO/NAPAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-203.51
09/18/2024GERTENS GREENHOUSE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-9493.18
09/18/2024GRAINGERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-273.02
09/18/2024GREENHAVEN PRINTINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4901.94
09/18/2024GREENSCAPE COMPANIES INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-38740.4
09/18/2024HAWKINS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-50
09/18/2024HOISINGTON KOEGLER/HKGIAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-23555
09/18/2024INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTORAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4730.12
09/18/2024INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-385.9
09/18/2024KLUGE, MARKAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-80
09/18/2024LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUSTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-230198.44
09/18/2024MARTIN MARIETTAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-687.97
09/18/2024METROPOLITAN COUNCILAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-453647.56
09/18/2024MINN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1048.47
09/18/2024MINN DRIVER & VEHICLES SERVICESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-6
09/18/2024MINN ITAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-358.05
09/18/2024MINNESOTA ROADWAYSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-195.6
09/18/2024NYKANEN, ANDREWAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-4420
09/18/2024PLAN IT SOFTWARE LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-750
09/18/2024PLATINUM POWER WASHING INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-366
09/18/2024QUADIENT LEASING USA INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1316.79
09/18/2024ROCK SOLID LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1530
09/18/2024SCHWALBE STONEWORK INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-376
09/18/2024SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-2424.46
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IssuedCleared
DateDateNumberDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
09/18/2024ST PAUL, CITY OFAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-3623.52
09/18/2024STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY (LIFE)Accounts PayableOutstandingCheck-1918.8
09/18/2024STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY LTD/STDAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-7438.02
09/18/2024TRI-STATE BOBCAT INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-48.27
09/18/2024VESTISAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-422.39
09/18/2024VISU-SEWER INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-336053.24
09/18/2024WSB & ASSOCIATES INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-856.5
09/18/2024XCEL ENERGYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-18160.8
09/18/2024YALE MECHANICAL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck-262
Check Total: (195)-1950680.46
Check Reversal
09/05/2024LOVEN, JEFF ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal100
09/18/2024Reverse Refund Check EDWARD J WEGERSONUtility BillingOutstandingCheck Reversal30.47
09/18/2024Reverse Refund Check ROBERT MELLEUtility BillingOutstandingCheck Reversal110.35
09/18/2024Reverse Refund Check PATRICIA WEBBUtility BillingOutstandingCheck Reversal95.29
09/18/2024ROADKILL ANIMAL CONTROL ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal206
09/18/2024FINNEMAN, ROSSILYND ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal100
09/18/2024RIPPLING STORIES / KATIE KNUTSON ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal350
09/18/2024Reverse Refund Check DENNIS SANDOUtility BillingOutstandingCheck Reversal118.41
09/18/2024AMAROK ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal1500
09/18/2024GNADKE, OLIVIA ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal150
09/18/2024ABTS, NANCY ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal367.74
09/18/2024BETTER BEV CO ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal138
09/18/2024BETTER BEV CO ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal46
09/18/2024Reverse Refund Check ESTATE OF DONALD MOLINARIUtility BillingOutstandingCheck Reversal37.86
Check Reversal Total: (14)3350.12
EFT
09/13/2024957FRIDLEY POLICE ASSOCIATION-PY onlyAccounts PayableOutstandingEFT-200
09/13/2024FRIDLEY-IAFF DUES/INTL ASSOC/FIRE FIGHTERSAccounts PayableOutstandingEFT-80
958
09/13/2024Payroll EFTPayrollOutstandingEFT-383629.36
EFT0000225
EFT Total: (3)-383909.36
Report Total: (231)-2628858.5
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Summary
Bank AccountCountAmount
0000100479 City of Fridley 231-2628858.5
Report Total:231-2628858.5
Cash AccountCountAmount
**No Cash Account**20
999 999-101100 Cash in Bank - CITY Pooled Cash 229-2628858.5
Report Total:231-2628858.5
Transaction TypeCountAmount
Bank Draft19-297618.8
Check195-1950680.46
Check Reversal143350.12
EFT3-383909.36
Report Total:231-2628858.5
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Title
Resolution No. 2024-120, Approving the Proposed Property Tax Levy for 2024, Collectible in 2025, for
the City of Fridley
Background
Per Minnesota Statutes § 275.065, all home rule and statutory cities must certify a Proposed Property
Tax Levy (Proposed Levy) to their respective county auditor on or before September 30 of each year. For
the City of Fridley (City), the Proposed Levy supports four separate budget areas: 1) General Fund(GF);
2) Information Technology (IT) Capital Equipment Fund; 3) Springbrook Nature Center (SNC) Fund; and
4) Debt Service(Bonded Indebtedness). Generally, the Final Property Tax Levy (Final Levy), typically
certified in December, cannot exceed the Proposed Levy.
On April 22, July 22, August 26and September 9, 2024, the City Council (Council) reviewed the Proposed
2025Budget, which included a review of anticipated revenues and expenditures, discussion about
budget assumptionsand impact of debt service obligations. Given thosediscussions, staff recommend
a5.34% increase in the overall Proposed Levy. TheInformation belowoutlines the changes in the
Proposed Levy.
Since the proposed changesfor the General Fund, IT Capital ProjectsFund and SNC Fundsall exceed
5.0% compared to the previous year, staff recommend the Council adopt the attached resolution with
to ensure compliance with Charter § 7.02.1.
Assuming approval of the Proposed Levy, staff anticipate the Council to hold a public hearingon
November 25, 2024,at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Fridley Civic Campus, to receive comments
on the same. On December 9, 2024, staff also anticipate the Council to adopt the various components
of the budget, includingthe Final Levy.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Financial Impact
Staff estimate that City property taxes for a residential homestead, with a median assessed value of
$288,900 this year (compared to approximately $284,700 last year), could increase by approximately
$16, from about $1,197 for 2024 to approximately $1,213 for 2025. These projections are based on
property tax estimates and may be subject to change upon the release of audited property tax
information by Anoka County.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-120, Approving the Proposed Property Tax
Levy for 2024, Collectible in 2025, for the City of Fridley.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-120
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-120
Approving the Proposed 2024 Property Tax Levy for 2024, Collectible in 2025,
for the City of Fridley
Whereas, the Fridley City Charter (Charter) of the City of Fridley (City) grants broad powers to the
City to raise money by taxation pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
Whereas, the Charter also establishes both the budget preparation process and the
responsibilities of the City Council and City Manager for these activities; and
Whereas, Minnesota Statutes § 275.065 requires the City to certify its proposed property tax levy
requirements to the Anoka County on or before September 30; and
Whereas, the City Council will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2024, at 7:00pm in the
Council Chambers at Fridley Civic Campus, to receive comments regarding the proposed property
tax levy for 2024, collectible in 2025; and
Whereas, the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest
payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2017A in the amount of $199,212 and authorizes
the County Auditor to cancel $199,212 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2025, leaving
a balance of $2,979,256 for taxes payable 2025 for Series 2017A.
Whereas, the City has adequate fund balances and reserves to pay bond principal and interest
payments on General Obligation Bond Series 2022A in the amount of $96,623 and authorizes the
County Auditor to cancel $96,623 of the related Bond Levy for taxes payable in 2025, leaving a
balance of $1,932,450 for taxes payable 2025 for Series 2022A.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby certifies to the
County of Anoka, Minnesota, the following proposed property tax to be levied in 2024 for
collection in 2025:
Proposed 2024 Property Tax Levy
Levy Component Amount
General Fund $ 16,098,360
Information Technology Capital Projects Fund 86,261
Springbrook Nature Center Fund 581,268
Bonded Indebtedness 4,911,706
Total $ 21,677,595
Be it further resolved, that the City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to
transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County of Anoka, Minnesota.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of September,
2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
ATTEST:
Melissa M. Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:September 23, 2024 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Title
Resolution No. 2024-121, Approving the Proposed 2025General Fund Budget for the City of Fridley
Background
Per Minnesota Statute § 275.065, and consistent with guidance from the League of Minnesota Cities, all
home rule and statutory cities must adopt a proposed general fund budget on or before September 30
of each year. Additionally, Fridley City Charter(Charter)§ 7.05 guides staff to prepare and present a
proposed budget at a regular meeting prior to the deadline established by Minnesota statutes.
OnApril 22, July 22, August 26and September 9, 2024, the City Council (Council) discussedthe Proposed
2025General Fund Budget(Proposed Budget)and Capital Investment Program (CIP), which included a
review of anticipated revenues and expenditures among other items. Consistent with these discussions,
staff revised the Proposed Budget to reflect Council guidance, while responding to various cost
pressures, notably personnel cost increases, in coordination with applicable labor agreements and
market rate pressures, increases to health insurance premiums and anticipated increases to
compensation insurance premiums(property/liability premiums).
Assuming approval of the Proposed Budget, staff anticipate the Council to hold a public hearing on
November 25, 2024,to receive comments on the same. Shortly thereafter, on December 9,2024, staff
also anticipate the Council to adopt the various components of the budget. In the interim, staff will
continue to refine budget estimates and review the same with the Council, asneeded.
The Proposed 2025General Fund Summary Budget and General Fund DetailBudgets are attached. The
Council reviewed these documents at the meetings mentioned above.
Financial Impact
The Proposed Budget plans for up to $24,369,800of expenditures supported by the same amount of
revenues.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2024-121.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2024-121
!Proposed 2025 General Fund Summary Budget
!Proposed 2025 General Fund Detail Budget
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2024-121
Approving the Proposed 2025 General Fund Budget for the City of Fridley
Whereas, the Fridley City Charter (Charter) of the City of Fridley (City) grants broad powers to the
City to prepare and adopt an annual budget for the general fund and other City activities; and
Whereas, the Charter also establishes both the budget preparation process and the
responsibilities of the City Council and City Manager for the same; and
Whereas, the City Manager prepared such documents and presented them for review by the City
Council on April 22, July 22, August 26 and September 19, 2024; and
Whereas, the City Council will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2024, to receive comments
before approving and adopting a final budget for 2025.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
following proposed budget for the 2025:
Proposed 2025 General Fund Budget
Revenues Expenditures
Taxes $ 16,118,300 Legislative (City Council) $ 208,400
Special Assessments 60,000 City Management 1,882,600
Licenses and Permits 1,177,600 Finance 2,030,100
Intergovernmental 2,861,000 Non-departmental 94,200
Charges for Services 3,069,900 Public Safety 12,201,400
Fines and Forfeitures 152,000 Public Works 5,138,500
Miscellaneous 364,100 Parks & Recreation 1,009,000
Other Financing Sources 566,900 Community Development 1,805,600
Total $ 24,369,800 Total $ 24,369,800
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of September,
2024.
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Scott J. Lund Mayor
Attest:
Melissa M. Moore City Clerk
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