09-08-2025
City Council Conference Meeting
September 8, 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
Becca Hellegers, Employee Resources Director
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Items for Discussion
1. Staff Updates
Becca Hellegers, Employee Resources Director, gave the City Council an update on recent hires
over the last several months.
2. 2026 Budget and Levy Discussion
Joe Starks, Finance Director, led the City Council in a discussion regarding the 2026 Budget and
Levy proposal.