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City Council Meeting
October 27, 2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of October 27, 2025, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
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 October 13, 2025.
2. Receive the Minutes from the Council Conference Meeting of October 13, 2025.
3. Receive the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission (EQEC) Meeting of
August 12, 2025.
New Business
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4. Resolution No 2025-142, Approving Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships Received Between
September 13, 2025, and October 17, 2025.
5. Resolution No. 2025-143, Designating City Council Meeting Dates for 2026.
6. Resolution No. 2025-144, Accepting the Offer of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority to
Purchase a $2,938,350 General Obligation Water Revenue Note of 2025A, Providing for its
Issuance and Authorizing Execution of a Bond Purchase and Project Loan Agreement.
7. Resolution No. 2025-145, Authorizing the City of Fridley to Enter into a Contract with MetLife to
Provide Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and a Private Plan for
Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Coverage for City Employees.
8. Ordinance No. 1434, Amending Title No. 6, Zoning and Subdivision, Related to the Public District,
Use Definitions and Conditions, and Subdivision Procedures (Second Reading).
Claims
9. Resolution No. 2025-141, Approving Claims for the Period Ending October 22, 2025.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
No one from the audience spoke.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Cardona.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
Old Business
New Business
10. Resolution No. 2025-140, Approving Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Water, and Solid Waste
Abatement Charges and Rates for the Year 2026
Joe Starks, Finance Director, provided background information on utility funds and the 2026 utility
rate and budget development process. He provided more specific information on the water utility
fund, sanitary sewer fund, storm water fund, and solid waste abatement charges. He recommended
that the Council adopt the draft resolution as presented.
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Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to approve Resolution No. 2025-140, Approving Water, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Water, and Solid Waste Abatement Charges and Rates for the Year 2026. Seconded by
Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Bolkcom commented on the recent Great Pumpkin Night in the Park, which was a great
event, and thanked all who volunteered. She stated that Cummins was recently presented with a safety
award and noted that she attended the event.
Councilmember Cardona invited residents to trick or treat at the Fire Station this Friday.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously, and the meeting
adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald
City Clerk Mayor