5-12-2025
City Council Conference Meeting
May 12, 2025
5:30 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Jason Wiehle, Operations Manager
Becca Hellegers, Employee Resources Director
Items for Discussion
1. Resolution No. 2025-54, Approving and Authorizing an Agreement with the
Police Technician Union (LELS Local #514) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department for
the Years 2025-2026
Becca Hellegers, Employee Resources Director, provided an overview of the new lobar
agreement for police technicians. The agreement was approved by union members and within
the limits of the City’s budget.
2. Locke Park Water Treatment Plant Tour and Water System Update
Jason Wiehle, Operations Manager, provided a tour of the Locke Park Water Treatment plant
and how the Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) works in water treatment.