7-28-25
City Council Meeting
July 28, 2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of July 28, 2025, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson 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
1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of July 14, 2025.
2. Receive the Minutes from the Council Conference Meeting of July 14, 2025.
3. Receive the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of June 4, 2025.
New Business
4. Resolution No 2025-92, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between June 14,
2025, and July 11, 2025.
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5. Resolution No. 2025-93, Authorizing Execution of a Solar on Public Buildings Grant Agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Commerce for a Solar Array on the Public Works Building.
6. Resolution No. 2025-94, Authorizing Execution of a Solar on Public Buildings Grant Agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Commerce for a Solar Array on the Commons Park Building.
7. Resolution No. 2025-96, Appointing Councilmember Bolkcom as Representative to the Mississippi
Watershed Management Organization.
Claims
8. Resolution No. 2025-95, Approving Claims for the Period Ending July 23, 2025.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
No one from the audience spoke.
Regular Agenda
New Business
Informal Status Reports
The Council reminded residents of the upcoming Night to Unite. Brief updates were noted for the most
recent Metro Cities meeting and outdoor concert at Springbrook. The tree and plant sale is still open,
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and orders can be placed through July 28.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Cardona.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald
City Clerk Mayor