7-14-25
City Council Conference Meeting
July 14, 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 Ryan Evanson
Absent: Councilmember Luke Cardona
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Andrew Todd, Police Lieutenant
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Kyle Birkholz, Liquor Operations Manager
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Items for Discussion
1. Emergency Operations Plan Update
Andrew Todd, Police Lieutenant, presented a refresher for the City Council on the types of
emergencies most likely to impact the City and the resources available to address the needs of
the City.
2. Fridley Liquor Store Market analysis
Joe Starks, Finance Director and Kyle Birkholz, Liquor Operations Manager, presented the City
Council with a market study that was completed by a consultant. The City Council wishes to have
further discussions on the results of the study.