10-27-2025
City Council Conference Meeting
October 27, 2025
5:30 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
Agenda
1.Communications Division Update
2.Introduction to Anoka County Central Avenue (CSAH 35) Trail and Bridge Improvements Project
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:October 27, 2025 Meeting Type:City CouncilConference Meeting
Submitted By:Brooke Hall, Communications Coordinator
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Title
Communications Division Update
Background
the organization, gather feedback from the Council on communication effectiveness and discuss
community engagement strategies and opportunities.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:October27, 2025 Meeting Type:City CouncilConference Meeting
Submitted By:Jim Kosluchar, Director of Public Works
Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer
Title
Introduction to Anoka County Central Avenue (CSAH 35) Trail and Bridge Improvements Project
Background
The City of Fridley(City)has been cooperatively working with the Anoka County Highway Department
to make improvements on the Central Avenue(CSAH 35) bridge over Rice Creek. After completing recent
rehabilitation for the bridge infrastructure with the project.The improvements include replacement of
the existing road bridge, relocat
The Anoka County Highway Department has invited the City to participate in preliminary work to this
point, at biweekly meetings, and providing ideas and feedback on preliminary concept designs. This
work has been ongoing, and we are very pleased with the ability to provide feedback in input.
At the conference meeting, Anoka County will discuss the overall project scope, estimated costs, and
schedule. We have had a very good design process with the Anoka County Highway Department on
this project, scheduled for construction in 2027. Communication has been frequent and gone smoothly.
We want to have this discussion with you prior to the open house that is slated to take place this fall
The project concept is attached for .
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Attachments and Other Resources
Central Avenue Bridge Replacement over Rice Creek Project Concept
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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