09-08-2025
City Council Meeting
September 8, 2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of September 8, 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
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Evanson.
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 August 25, 2025.
2. Receive the Minutes from the Council Conference Meeting of August 25, 2025.
New Business
3. Ordinance No. 1433, Creating Title No. 7 (Licensing) of the Fridley City Code and Updating the
Chapters Contained Therein and Updating Chapter 209 (Fees) – Second Reading
4. Resolution No 2025-105, Updating City Council Appointments and Designations.
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Claims
5. Resolution No. 2025-107, Approving Claims for the Period Ending September 3, 2025.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
Mary Palmer, 1329 Gardena Avenue, requested a Police Officer in the morning when Totino Grace and
the Islamic Center have people coming, and in the afternoon when the people are going from those
places. She commented on the traffic delays and concerns for emergency services in the neighborhood.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Cardona to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Vescio.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
New Business
6. Resolution No. 2025-106, Approving a Massage Therapist Individual License Application for Ying
Song to Operate at Dave’s Sport Shop
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk, presented a request for a Massage Therapist Individual License
application for Ying Song to operate at Dave’s Sport Shop. She provided background information on
the Massage Therapy Business License for Dave’s Sport Shop, which was approved in July. She
provided information on the application review process and recommended approval of the request
as presented.
Councilmember Evanson asked if customers are supposed to enter through the front of the store. He
commented that he was recently at an adjacent business and noted signage for the massage business
on the back of the building.
Scott Fuerstenberg, Dave’s Sport Shop, replied that the signage existed from the previous massage
business, and he will remove that signage as soon as possible. He stated that the massage business
has been busy, and it will be great to have another employee.
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to approve Resolution No. 2025-106, Approving the Massage
Therapist Individual License Application for Ying Song to Operate at Dave’s Sport Shop. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
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7. Resolution No. 2025-104, Approving a Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Fridley and
Great River Greening for Habitat Restoration Work at Innsbruck Nature Center
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that the City has the opportunity to accept grant
funds for work in one of the parks by partnering with Great River Greening. He provided details on
the proposed Cooperative Agreement for Innsbruck Nature Center, project outcomes, and
recommended approval of the resolution as presented.
The Council expressed support for the project, recognizing the low cost to the City.
Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to approve Resolution No. 2025-104, Approving a Cooperative
Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Great River Greening for Habitat Restoration Work at
Innsbruck Nature Center. Seconded by Councilmember Cardona.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Vescio noted his upcoming plans to participate in a ride-along with the Police
Department.
The Council invited residents to attend the public art ribbon-cutting event at Moore Lake Park this week.
The Charter Commission has an opening, and interested residents should apply. Residents were also
encouraged to attend the upcoming Autumn Sampler fundraiser at Spring Brook Nature Center.
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 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald
City Clerk Mayor