4-28-2025
City Council Meeting
April 28, 2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of April 28, 2025, to order at 7:24 p.m.
Present
Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
1. Proclamation of May as Arbor Month and Presentation of Tree City USA Award
Mayor Ostwald presented the proclamation of May as Arbor Month.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, presented the Tree City USA award and thanked the staff
members involved in the efforts required to receive the award.
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Cardona.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval/Receipt of Minutes
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2. Receive the Minutes from the March 5, 2025, Public Arts Commission Meeting.
3. Receive the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission (EQEC) Meeting of
March 11, 2025.
4. Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of April 16, 2025.
5. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of April 14, 2025.
6. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of April 14, 2025.
New Business
7. Resolution No. 2025-52, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between March
8, 2025, and April 18, 2025.
8. Ordinance No. 1430, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 105, Commissions (Second Reading)
Claims
9. Resolution No. 2025-51, Approving Claims for the Period Ending April 23, 2025.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
Joe Richardson, Anoka County Election Integrity Team, expressed concerns that he believes need the
attention of the City related to their Poll Pad Agreement between the City of Fridley and Anoka County.
Regular Agenda
New Business
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Bolkcom commented on the incredible open house this past weekend and thanked
everyone who attended. Councilmember Evanson commented that the meeting and presentation is
available online for those who could not attend. He stated that he was recently appointed to the Board
of Metro Cities to represent the City of Fridley.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Vescio.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald
City Clerk Mayor