08-25-2025
City Council Conference Meeting
August 25, 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
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Ryan Solberg, City Manager Office/HRA Intern
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Items for Discussion
1. Presentation by Ryan Solberg, City Manager Office/HRA Intern
Ryan Solberg, City Manager Office/HRA Intern, gave a presentation to the City Council regarding
business retention visits he made in the City of Fridley over the summer.
2. 2026 Budget and Levy Presentation
Joe Starks, Finance Director, provided an update to the City Council on the proposed 2026
budget and its associated levy impact. Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, presented on
projecting staffing needs for the expanded park programs as it relates to the budget.