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Home My WebLink About11-24-2025 City Council Conference Meeting November 24, 2025 5:30 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E. Agenda Agenda 1.2026 Budget/Levy Discussion 2.2026-2030 Capital Investment Program (CIP) Discussion 3.Public Art Program Update Accessibility Notice: If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Si necesita ayuda de interpretación o traducción gratis, comuníquese con el personal de la ciudad. Yog tias koj xav tau kev pab txhais lus los sis txhais ntaub ntawv dawb, ces thov tiv tauj rau Lub Nroog cov neeg ua hauj lwm. Haddii aad u baahan tahay tarjumaad bilaash ah ama kaalmo tarjumaad, fadlan la xiriir shaqaalaha Magaalada. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley services, programs or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact CityClerk@FridleyMN.govor (763) 572-3450. 1 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 24, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council Conference Meeting Submitted By:Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer Title 2026Budget/LevyDiscussion Background This is another opportunity to discuss the 2026 Budget asthe City of Fridley (City) heads towards the Truth-in-Taxation hearing on Monday, December 8and consideration of Final Levy/Budget adoptionat the December22Regular Council Meeting. Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building X Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship Organizational Excellence Attachments and Other Resources 2026Proposed Budget and Property Tax Review PDF Presentation 2026Proposed Budget Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 2 Jufn!2/ PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND FINAL LEVY CITY MANAGERÔS RECOMMENDATION NOVEMBER 24, 2025 3 Jufn!2/ AGENDA ¤Introduction ¤Economic Expectations and General Assumptions ¤Proposed 2026 General Fund Budget ¤Property Tax Levy Analysis ¤Property Tax Programs Available ¤Calls/Comments Received ¤Questions Ћ 4 Jufn!2/ FRIDLEYÔS FINANCIAL STRENGTH ¤Aa2 credit rating ¤Strong Financial Position (healthy fund balance and cash balance) ¤Growing tax base located favorably in the Twin Cities metropolitan area ¤Strong financial policies & practices ¤Conservative budgetary approach ¤Multi-year operating and capital budget forecasting ¤Clean Financial Audit ¤Clean Single Audit ¤City Awards ¤Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting ¤Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award ¤Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Ќ 5 Jufn!2/ BUDGET OBJECTIVES/PRINCIPLES ¤Fund excellent public services at a fiscally responsible cost ¤Stabilize ongoing revenues and expenditures and minimize/eliminate unanticipated variances ¤Maintain structural balance and appropriate cash/fund balance levels ¤Make best use of existing City resources ¤Set levy in conjunction with long-term plans to mitigate Ñpeaks and valleysÒ and Ñpushing it down the roadÒ ¤Provide accountability and transparency throughout the budget process ¤Conservative budgetary approach Ѝ 6 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX LEVY ALLOCATION Ў 7 Jufn!2/ 2026 BUDGET PROCESS April 28Discuss Outlooks and Objectives with City Council July 28Discuss Proposed 2026Ï2030 Capital Investment Program (CIP) with City Council August 25Discuss Proposed 2026 Budget/Levy and 2026-2030 CIP with City Council September 8Discuss Proposed 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy with City Council September 22Adopt Proposed 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy and Final HRA Levy Discuss Proposed Utility Budgets/Rates with City Council October 13Discuss Proposed 2025 Utility Budgets/Rates with City Council October 27Adopt 2025 Utility Rates November 24Discuss Proposed 2026 Budget/Levy and 2026-2030 CIP with City Council December 9Conduct Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing Џ 8 Jufn!2/ OVERVIEW ¤Final levy increase of 5.92% ¤Down from preliminary levy increase of 6.29% ¤Median value home (296,400 up 2.60% from 288,900 last year) could see annual increase to City property taxes of approximately $139, or about $12 monthly ¤Based on preliminary valuation/tax capacity information received from Anoka County for Truth-in-Taxation Hearing ¤Down from $141 for preliminary approval А 9 Jufn!2/ NET TAX CAPACITY BY PROPERTY CLASS Net Tax Capacity by Classification ÏNet Tax Capacity by Classification Ï Net Tax Capacity by Classification ÏPayable Payable 2024Payable 2025 2026 2% 2% 17% 1% 15% 18% 35% Tax capacity 32% 38% decrease of 1.29% 47% 48% 46% Settled tax court petitions Residential Homestead Residential Homestead Residential Homestead Commercial/Industrial Commercial/Industrial Commercial/Industrial Railroad/Public Utility Railroad/Public Utility Railroad/Public Utility Residential, Non-Homestead Residential, Non-Homestead Residential, Non-Homestead Property Taxes Payable for 2024 Property Taxes Payable for 2026 Property Taxes Payable for 2025 Median Value Homestead: $284,700 Median Value Homestead: $296,400 Median Value Homestead: $288,900 ğǣ ĬğƭĻΉĬǒƩķĻƓ ƭŷźŅƷ ŅƩƚƒ /ΉL ğƓķ wĻƭźķĻƓƷźğƌͲ bƚƓΏ IƚƒĻƭƷĻğķ Ʒƚ wĻƭźķĻƓƷźğƌ IƚƒĻƭƷĻğķ ΛυЎЊ ğƓƓǒğƌ źƒƦğĭƷΜ Б 10 Jufn!2/ ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE COMPARISON В 11 Jufn!2/ FISCAL DISPARITIES ¤Fiscal disparities program is a system for partial sharing of commercial-industrial (C/I) property tax base among all jurisdictions within a geographic area ¤Each taxing jurisdiction annually contributes 40% of the growth in its C/I tax base ¤Each municipality then receives (is distributed) a shared of the areawide contributed tax base and it is based on its share of the areaÔs population and its tax base per capita ¤Fridley has historically been one of the largest net contributors program-wide and 2026 is no different. ¤Contributes more of its tax base than receives back (distribution) ¤CityÔs tax capacity decreased 1.29% (largely due to settled tax court petitions) and when factoring in Fiscal Disparities, it decreased 1.76% ЊЉ 12 Jufn!2/ FISCAL DISPARITIES, CONTINUED ЊЊ 13 Jufn!2/ FISCAL DISPARITIES TAXES PAYABLE 2026 CityContributionDistributionNet Fridley10,842,780$6,783,215$ ($4,059,565) Columbus1,283,720$ 497,756$ ($785,964) Centerville$ 683,825788,204$ ($104,379) Bethel69,407$ 132,782$ $63,375 Ham Lake2,360,476$ 2,493,847$ $133,371 Nowthen482,738$ 690,639$ $207,901 Hilltop$ 599,089143,635$ $455,454 Spring Lake Park1,298,930$ 1,902,445$ $603,515 Lexington166,596$ 830,933$ $664,337 Linwood Township$ 922,30894,310$ $827,998 Ramsey4,839,046$ 5,737,211$ $898,165 Anoka3,632,375$ 4,598,085$ $965,710 Circle Pines148,764$ 1,162,013$ $1,013,249 Oak Grove448,541$ 1,462,169$ $1,013,628 Blaine14,080,449$15,163,461$$1,083,012 East Bethel991,546$ 2,104,063$ $1,112,517 Lino Lakes2,318,228$ 3,999,345$ $1,681,117 Saint Francis470,019$ 2,169,406$ $1,699,387 Andover1,951,349$ 5,945,119$ $3,993,770 Coon Rapids10,769,802$14,862,796$$4,092,994 Columbia Heights1,197,448$ 6,111,969$ $4,914,521 ЊЋ 14 Jufn!2/ ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS ¤State Forecast ¤The StateÔs projected budget surplus for FY 2026-27 is currently $456 million, down from $3.7 billion at this time last year and $17.5 billion the year before ¤Projected shortfall for FY 2028-29 just short of $6 billion ¤One-time Public Safety Aid received by City in December 2024 $1,292,504 ¤2026 Certified Local Government Aid (LGA) decreased $302,580 from 2025 ¤$327,209 increase for 2024 ¤Multi-decade high inflation has slowed over the last year but continues to be impactful ¤July 2025 inflation rate slowed to 2.7% (versus 8.5% in July 2023) ЊЌ 15 Jufn!2/ GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS ¤Anticipated contractual obligations for wages and benefits o 4 Public Safety labor agreements o Planned progression through the CityÔs compensation plan and market adjustments/reclassifications o Creation of additional step on CityÔs compensation schedule ¤Health Insurance ¤2025 included a negotiated increase of 12% (as part of 0% increase for 2024) ¤2026 negotiated via RFP (initial increase was nearly 19%) ¤MN Paid Family Leave ¤2 Elections (0 in 2025) ¤Removal of one-time expenditures and revenues from 2025 budget to the 2026 budget Major Budget Assumptions, Expenditures CategoryAdjustment Salaries and Wages (not including step 4.0% movement) Health Insurance0.0% WorkerÔs Compensation0.0% Property/Liability Insurance0.0% ЊЍ 16 Jufn!2/ GENERAL FUND PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET ЊЎ 17 Jufn!2/ GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES ¤Personnel Services o Comparable to previous fiscal years, Personnel Services comprises 77.99% of all General Fund expenditures (78.51% for 2025) o For the Proposed 2026 Budget, Personnel Services increased approximately $1,169,600, or 6.13%, compared to Adopted 2025 Budget 4 Public Safety labor agreements Planned progression through the CityÔs compensation plan and market adjustments/reclassifications Additional step on CityÔs compensation plan/schedule Elections Increase Embedded Social Worker (fully grant funded in 2025, partially offset with grant funds in 2026) 2 New School Resource Officers (SROs) (fully funded by Fridley Schools) Fire Intern Program Parks and Recreation Staffing Public Works/Facilities Staffing ЊЏ 18 Jufn!2/ GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES, CONTINUED General Fund, Expenditure Summary $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- BudgetActualBudgetActualBudgetBudget 202320232024202420252026 61 - Personnel Services62 - Supplies63 - Other Services & Charges 80 - Debt Service99 - Other Financing Uses ЊА 19 Jufn!2/ GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES, CONTINUED General Fund Expenditures by Department $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- BudgetActualBudgetActualBudgetProposed 202320232024202420252026 11 - Legislative12 - City Management13 - Finance 14 - Non-departmental21 - Public Safety31 - Public Works 41 - Parks and Recreation51 - Community Development ЊБ 20 Jufn!2/ GENERAL FUND REVENUES ¤Property Taxes o The Proposed 2026 Budget assumes a certified property tax levy of approximately $17,304,600 or $1,206,300 (7.49%) more than 2025. ¤Licenses and Permits o Per recent trend and average redevelopment activity, the Proposed 2026 Budget decreases by about $90,800, or 7.71%, compared to the previous fiscal year ¤Charges for Services o Assumes an increase of about $181,900 or 5.93%, primarily due to 2 new SROs with Fridley Schools ЊВ 21 Jufn!2/ GENERAL FUND REVENUES, CONTINUED ¤Intergovernmental Grants and Aids o Assumes an increase of about $152,100, or 5.46% Assumes a decrease in General Fund LGA of about 175,300 Assumes an increase in Affordable Housing Aid of about $176,500 Assumes an increase in Police Aid of about $85,000 Assumes an increase in Municipal Maintenance Aid of about $47,500 ¤2026 LGA as percentage of all General Fund Revenue = 2.92% ¤3.84% for 2025 ¤2026 Intergovernmental Aid as a percentage of all General Fund Revenue = 11.31% ¤11.46% for 2025 ЋЉ 22 Jufn!2/ LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID (LGA) ALLOCATION Local Government Aid Allocation, 2023Ï2030 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- 202320242025B2026P2027F2028F2029F2030F General Fund Capital Project Funds ЋЊ 23 Jufn!2/ GENERAL FUND REVENUES, CONTINUED General Fund, Revenue Summary 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - BudgetActualBudgetActualBudgetBudget 202320232024202420252026 41 - Taxes42 - Special Assessments43 - Licenses and Permits 44 - Intergovernmental45 - Charges for Services46 - Fines and Forfeitures 47 - Miscellaneous49 - Other Financing Sources ЋЋ 24 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX LEVY PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET ЋЌ 25 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX LEVY ¤The Proposed 2026 Budget assumes an overall preliminary property tax levy increase of about 5.92%. Generally, this change supports: o Anticipated contractual obligations for wages and benefits o Cost pressures on various City activities; and the o Debt service obligations for Civic Campus and the Park System Improvement Plan ЋЍ 26 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX LEVY, CONTINUED ЋЎ 27 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX LEVY, CONTINUED ¤Between assessment year 2024 and 2025, the medianÏvalued residential homestead increased about 2.60% ¤Assuming the proposed property tax levy change, a property owner with a $296,400 residential homestead could pay an estimated $139 more per year, or about $12 more monthly, or about 11.2% increase from City taxes payable 2025. ¤Of the estimated $139 annual increase, approximately $51 is related to the previously discussed tax base/burden shift. ЋЏ 28 Jufn!2/ CITY TAX LEVY BY ACTIVITY ЋА 29 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX LEVY, CONTINUED Property Tax Levy %, 2017-2026P 18.00% 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% 2017201820192020202120222023202420252026P ЋБ 30 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX LEVY, CONTINUED City2026P Change (%) Andover4.15% New Hope4.93% Brooklyn Center4.98% Fridley5.92% Richfield5.97% Ramsey6.50% Spring Lake Park6.54% Coon Rapids7.62% Average = 8.14% Maplewood8.48% New Brighton8.50% Columbia Heights9.24% Blaine9.92% Anoka10.17% Apple Valley13.01% Lino Lakes16.22% ЋВ 31 Jufn!2/ PROPERTY TAX PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ¤Regular Property Tax Refund o Provides refund to those who meet certain income guidelines o Must be homesteaded (owned/occupied as primary residence) o https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/homeowners-homestead-credit-refund ¤Special Property Tax Refund o Provides refund to those whoÔs property tax bill has increased by more than 12% o Must be homesteaded (owned/occupied as primary residence) o https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/homeowners-homestead-credit-refund ¤Disabled Veteran Homestead Value Exclusion o Reduces home value for property tax purposes by up to $300,000 o Must apply to County AssessorÔs Office by December 31 to qualify for taxes payable the following year o https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/market-value-exclusion-veterans-disability ¤Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program o Allows you to defer a portion of property taxes owed o Property tax bill you pay will be 3% of total household income (prior year income) Tax Bill increased maximum amount of household income allowable from $60,000 to $96,000 o Deferred portion plus interest must be repaid o https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-deferral-senior-citizens ЌЉ 32 Jufn!2/ NEXT STEPS/OTHER INFORMATION PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET ЌЊ 33 Jufn!2/ CALLS/COMMENSRECEIVED ¤5 calls received thus far, all questioning their propertyÔs value ЌЋ 34 Jufn!2/ THANK YOU! QUESTIONS? PROPOSED 2026 BUDGETANDFINALLEVY ЌЌ 35 Jufn!2/ 36 Jufn!2/ 37 Jufn!2/ 38 Jufn!2/ 39 Jufn!2/ 40 Jufn!2/ 41 Jufn!2/ 42 Jufn!2/ 43 Jufn!2/ 44 Jufn!2/ 45 Jufn!2/ 46 Jufn!2/ 47 Jufn!2/ 48 Jufn!2/ 49 Jufn!2/ 50 Jufn!2/ 51 Jufn!2/ 52 Jufn!2/ 53 Jufn!2/ 54 Jufn!2/ 55 Jufn!2/ 56 Jufn!2/ 57 Jufn!2/ 58 Jufn!2/ 59 Jufn!2/ 60 Jufn!2/ 61 Jufn!2/ 62 Jufn!2/ 63 Jufn!2/ 64 Jufn!2/ 65 Jufn!2/ 66 Jufn!2/ 67 Jufn!2/ 68 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 24, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council Conference Meeting Submitted By:Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer Title 2026-2030 Capital Investment Program (CIP)Discussion Background Staff and City Council will discuss the Proposed 2026-2030 CIP. Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building X Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship Organizational Excellence Attachments and Other Resources 2026-2030 CIP Presentation Project Summary Project Details Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 69 Jufn!3/ PROPOSED 2026Ï2030 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET NOVEMBER 24, 2025 70 Jufn!3/ CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS P ROPOSED 2026Ï2030 CIP Ћ 71 Jufn!3/ PROPOSED 2026Ï2030 CIP Capital Projects by Funding Source 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - BudgetProjectionProjectionProjectionProjection 20262027202820292030 StreetStorm WaterWaterSanitary SewerCapital Equipment Ќ 72 Jufn!3/ PROPOSED 2026Ï2030 CIP, PROVISIONAL Capital Project Expenditures, by Funding Source 45,000,000 40,000,000 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 - BudgetProjectionProjectionProjectionProjection 20262027202820292030 StreetStorm WaterWaterSanitary SewerCapital Equipment ParksIT ProjectsBuildingsLiquorProvisional Ѝ 73 Jufn!3/ LOCAL GOVERNMENT AID (LGA) ALLOCATION Local Government Aid Allocation, 2023Ï2030 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- 202320242025B2026P2027F2028F2029F2030F General Fund Capital Project Funds Ў 74 Jufn!3/ CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS ¤The Proposed CIP consists of a collection of Capital Project Funds designed to coordinate the financing of capital equipment, improvements and other projects ¤The City currently maintains six Capital Project Funds: 1.Building Capital Improvement Fund 2.Street Improvement Fund 3.Parks Capital Improvement Fund 4.Information Technology Projects Fund 5.Capital Equipment Fund 6.Community Investment Fund Џ 75 Jufn!3/ BUILDING CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$100,000, Civic Campus Systems Optimization o$81,000, Commons Building Solar o$50,000, Facility Security Improvements o$20,000, General Building Improvements ¤Proposed CIP Provisional Projects (through 2030) o N/A ¤Assumptions and Other Considerations o$350,000 for Fire Station 2 Remodel in 2029 o Stays above fund balance requirement through 2030 ¤Funding Sources o Investment Income o Grants (Federal & State) o Fund Balance ¤Carryovers from 2025 to 2026: o N/A А 76 Jufn!3/ BUILDING FUND, CONTINUED Proposed 2026 Ï2030 CIP, Funding Sources and Expenditures $600,000 $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $500,000 $1,400,000 $400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $300,000 $800,000 $200,000 $600,000 $400,000 $100,000 $200,000 $- $- BudgetProjectionProjectionProjectionProjection 20262027202820292030 Funding SourcesCapital Plan ExpendituresEnding Fund Balance Б 77 Jufn!3/ STREET CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$1,300,000, Safe Routes to School Project o$1,275,000, 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project o$251,000, Trunk Highway Signal LED Retrofit o$130,000, ADA Improvements o$125,000, Traffic Signal Installation/Replacements o$105,000, Trail and Sidewalk Upgrades ¤Proposed CIP Provisional Projects (through 2030) th o$32,000,000, 57Ave Bridge Construction o$1,700,000, Trunk Highway 47 Corridor Improvements o$1,450,000, Mississippi Street Improvement th o$1,200,000, 57Ave. Reconstruction ¤Carryovers from 2025 to 2026 o$100,000, 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (included in amount above) th o$1,020,000, 57Avenue Bridge Design o$420,000, Mississippi Street Improvement Phase II В 78 Jufn!3/ STREET CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, CONTINUED ¤Assumptions and Other Considerations o Use of Municipal State Aid (MSA) reimbursements to fund other portions of the street improvement program o Assume maximum use of MSA throughout the fiveÏyear period o The Proposed CIP assumes a use of about $1,200,000 of fund balance in 2026 o Stays above fund balance requirement through 2030 ¤Funding Sources o Municipal State Aid (State Aid Routes & Local Routes) o Special Assessments o Grants o Local Government Aid o Transportation Advancement Account ¤Invests approximately $13,251,000 in transportation infrastructure between 2026 and 2030 ЊЉ 79 Jufn!3/ STREET CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, CONTINUED Street Capital Projects Fund Summary Proposed 2026 Ï2030 CIP, Funding Sources and Expenditures $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- BudgetProjectionProjectionProjectionProjection 20262027202820292030 Funding SourcesCapital ProjectsEnding Fund BalanceMin Fund Balance ЊЊ 80 Jufn!3/ PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$4,500,000, Commons Park Improvements o$963,000, Flanery Park Improvements o$300,000, Community Park Soccer Complex Development o$271,000, Summit Square Park Improvements ¤Proposed CIP Provisional Projects (through 2030) o$150,000, Springbrook Nature Center Exhibit Gallery Enhancements (2028/2029) ¤Carryovers from 2025 to 2026 o$25,000, SNC Parking Lot Maintenance ЊЋ 81 Jufn!3/ PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, CONTINUED ¤Assumptions and Other Considerations o Assumes transfer in from the Community Investment Fund to support parks capital projects, namely the Park System Improvement Plan (PSIP) o The fund presently supports any costs related to Park System or Springbrook Nature Center facilities o Stays above fund balance requirement through 2030 ¤Funding Sources o Bond Proceeds o Community Investment Fund o Local Government Aid (LGA) o Investment Income ЊЌ 82 Jufn!3/ PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, CONTINUED Parks Capital Projects Fund Summary Proposed 2026 -2030 CIP, Funding Sources and Expenditures $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- BudgetProjectionProjectionProjectionProjection 20262027202820292030 Funding SourcesCapital Plan ExpendituresEnding Fund Balance ЊЍ 83 Jufn!3/ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$130,000, Technology Purchases and Upgrades o$130,000, Replacement of Copiers Citywide ¤Assumptions and Other Considerations o The proposed CIP assumes fund balance use of $17,000 in 2026 o Stays above fund balance requirement through 2030 ¤Funding Sources o LGA o Property Taxes o Investment Income ЊЎ 84 Jufn!3/ IT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, CONTINUED Information Technology Fund Summary Proposed 2026 -2030 CIP, Funding Sources and Expenditures $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $- BudgetProjectionProjectionProjectionProjection 20262027202820292030 Funding SourcesCapital Plan ExpendituresEnding Fund Balance ЊЏ 85 Jufn!3/ CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$345,000, Wheeled Loader Replacements o$165,000, Police Division Vehicle Replacement (Lease) o$150,000, Public Safety Communications Upgrade o$112,100, Parks Pick-Up Truck Replacement (Lease) o$100,000, Police Division Vehicle Replacement ¤Assumptions and Other Considerations o The Proposed CIP assumes fund balance use of approximately $182,100 in 2026 o Stays above fund balance requirement through 2030 ¤Funding Sources o Local Government Aid (LGA) o Liquor Store Proceeds (Transfer In) o Auction Proceeds o Public Safety Aid o Interfund Loan (Community Investment Fund) in 2027 repaid over 5 years o Investment Income ¤Carryovers from 2025 to 2026 o$415,000, Critical Incident Mitigation, De-Escalation Rescue Vehicle ЊА 86 Jufn!3/ CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND, CONTINUED Capital Equipment Fund Summary Proposed 2026 -2030 CIP, Funding Sources and Expenditures $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- BudgetProjectionProjectionProjectionProjection 20262027202820292030 Funding SourcesCapital Plan ExpendituresEnding Fund Balance ЊБ 87 Jufn!3/ COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o Approximately $2,700,000 towards Parks System Improvement Plan (PSIP) Depends on timing of bond proceeds spend down ¤Assumptions and Other Considerations o Assumes approximately $422,000 of interfund loan repayments in 2026 o Funds approximately $10,000,000 towards (PSIP) o Cash Balance of $12,519,738 at the end of 2024 Fund Balance of $14,927,617 ¤Future o$1,300,000, Interfund loan to Equipment Fund in 2027 repaid over 5 years with interest (Ladder Truck) ЊВ 88 Jufn!3/ ENTERPRISE FUNDS P ROPOSED 2026Ï2030 CIP ЋЉ 89 Jufn!3/ ENTERPRISE FUNDS ¤Generally, Enterprise Funds are designed to account for certain proprietary activities for which fees or rates are charged to external users for goods or services ¤The City currently maintains four Enterprise Funds 1.Water Utility Fund 2.Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund 3.Storm Water Utility Fund 4.Municipal Liquor Fund ЋЊ 90 Jufn!3/ WATER UTILITY FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$2,950,000, Locke Park WTP GAC Treatment Addition (similar in 2027) o$1,750,000, New Distribution System Extension-Watermain o$1,500,000, Storage Retrofits and Reconditioning o$1,500,000, Treatment Plant Retrofits o$700,000, Water Distribution Upgrades with Street Projects ¤Proposed CIP Provisional Projects (through 2030) o$120,000, Common WTP Solar o$100,000, WTP #3 Solar ¤Carryovers from 2025 to 2026 o N/A ЋЋ 91 Jufn!3/ SANITARY SEWER UTILITY FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$1,250,000 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Lining o$200,000 Sanitary Sewer Lift Station ¤Proposed CIP Provisional Projects (through 2030) o N/A ¤Carryovers from 2025 to 2026 o$1,375,000, Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation o$35,000, Lift Station Maintenance ЋЌ 92 Jufn!3/ STORM WATER UTILITY FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o$750,000, Sediment Removal Projects o$450,000, Norton Creek Flood Control o$400,000, TMDL Water Quality Projects o$220,000, Storm Water System Upgrades with Street Projects o$200,000, Watershed District Water Quality Projects o$150,000, Storm Water System Upgrades ¤Proposed CIP Provisional Projects (through 2030) o N/A ¤Carryovers from 2025 to 2026 o N/A ЋЍ 93 Jufn!3/ MUNICIPAL LIQUOR FUND ¤Proposed 2026 CIP Project Highlights o N/A ЋЎ 94 Jufn!3/ THANK YOU! QUESTIONS? 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Staff desires to update Council on the programs and projects being recommended by the Commission prior to moving the projects forward out of the conceptual phase. A concept has been developed by artist Ken McCall for a sculpture at Commons Park. The concept presentation is attached for review by Council. This concept was endorsed and recommended by the Public Arts Commission at their November 5, 2025,meeting. This recommendation to approve the concept was pending an engagement process with the Ojibwecommunity as the sculpture people, for whom wild rice is a sacred and sustaining food, celebrating their Staff would like guidance from the council prior to engaging in additional community engagement. In addition to the sculpture project, the Public Arts Commission has also recommended implementation of a utility box art wrap pilot program. This program would specifically provide the policy and structure to call for art to wrap six recently installed utility boxes along University Avenue incorporated as part of the updated lighting installed earlier in 2025. The policy and guidelines for the utility box art wrap pilot program were reviewed and recommended by the Public Arts Commission at the November5, 2025 Financial Impact The Commons Park sculpture project and utility box art wrap program have both been approved for funding by the non-profit Fridley Creative Arts Foundation. Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 256 Jufn!4/ Recommendation Staff recommends the council provide guidance on the current projects moving forward and will bring final designs to Council prior to approval. Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places X Community Identity & Relationship Building Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship Organizational Excellence Attachments and Other Resources Commons Park Fridley Artwork Proposal from Artist Ken McCall Survey Responses to Commons Park Survey Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program Policies and Guidelines Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 257 Jufn!4/ Commons Park Artwork Fridley, MN Design Proposal Ken McCall 258 Jufn!4/ Inspired by the idea of harmony in multiplicity, ~êŏŗŗŎĳŏ ĳŹ϶đŏƚĳŹĳŗŏđċ϶êŹ϶ê϶ňêŏċŎêŵń϶Ĩŗŵ϶9ŗŎŎŗŏŹ϶¡êŵń϶Бê϶ƚĳăŵêŏƂ϶ŹƢŎăŗň϶ŗĨ϶Ƃİđ϶ąĳƂƢЪŹ϶ƜđňąŗŎĳŏĩ϶ŹŲĳŵĳƂϽ϶ŵĳąİ϶İĳŹƂŗŵƢϽ϶ and commitment to diversity. Named after the Ojibwe word for wild rice while also paƢĳŏĩ϶ƂŵĳăƇƂđ϶Ƃŗ϶\[ĳŵċňđƢЪŹŗŵĳĩĳŏêň϶ŏêŎđϽ϶~êŏoomin, the sculpture seeks to honor local heritage, foster connection, and serve as an invitation for all residents and visitors to gather, reflect, and celebrate communĳƂƢ϶ƚêňƇđŹϼ϶°İđ϶ŹąƇňŲƂƇŵđЪŹ϶ŲŵđŹđŏąđ϶ĳŏ϶ Commons Park will be a daily reminder of \[ŵĳċňđƢЪŹ϶Źİêŵđċ϶ŹƂŗŵƢϾ϶ê϶ąĳƂƢ϶ŹİêŲđċ϶ăƢ϶êĩŵĳąƇňƂƇŵêň϶ƂŵêċĳƂĳŗŏŹϽ϶ŏêƂƇŵêň϶ăđêƇƂƢϽ϶êŏċ϶the enduring bonds among its residents - cultivating hope and connection for the future.cultivating hope and connection for the future. 259 Jufn!4/ At the heart of the design are hands, reprđŹđŏƂĳŏĩ϶\[ŵĳċňđƢЪŹ϶ĨŵĳđŏċňƢ϶êŏċ϶ĳŏąňƇŹĳƚđ϶atmosphere. These hands reach out and cradle ŹŲŵŗƇƂĳŏĩ϶ŵĳąđϽ϶ê϶ċĳŵđąƂ϶ŏŗċ϶Ƃŗ϶Ƃİđ϶ąĳƂƢЪŹ϶êĩŵĳąƇňƂƇŵêň϶ŵŗŗƂŹ϶êŏd the native wild rice that sustains both land and community. 260 Jufn!4/ Overlaying the cortensteel arms and hands is an artistic mapping of Rice Creek, accurately rendered to pay tribute to an essential natural feature and its influence on local life. 261 Jufn!4/ Every element of ~êŏŗŗŎĳŏ carries layered meaning: ËđňąŗŎĳŏĩ϶cêŏċŹ: The open hands are a universal gesture of friendship and hospitality, emboċƢĳŏĩ϶\[ŵĳċňđƢЪŹ϶ŵđŲƇƂêƂĳŗŏ϶Ĩŗŵ϶ being a warm, inclusive community. They invite interaction, reflection, and a sense of belonging. Ëĳňċ϶¤ĳąđ϶(Manoomin): The rice sprouting from the hands ąŗŏŏđąƂŹ϶Ƃİđ϶Ųĳđąđ϶Ƃŗ϶\[ŵĳċňđƢЪŹ϶êĩŵĳąƇňƂƇŵêň϶İđŵĳƂêĩđ϶êŏċ϶Ƃİđ϶ ŏêƂĳƚđ϶Ɯĳňċ϶ŵĳąđ϶ƂİêƂ϶ĩŵŗƜŹ϶ĳŏ϶~ĳŏŏđŹŗƂêЪŹ϶ƜđƂňêŏċŹϼ϶Щ~êŏŗŗŎĳŏЪ϶ acknowledges the Ojibwe people, for whom wild rice is a sacred and sustaining food, celebrating their enduring cultural legacy. ¤ĳąđ϶9ŵđđń϶?đŲĳąƂĳŗŏ: The sculpted map of Rice Creek pays homage to the local environment, serving as a reminder of the ąŗŎŎƇŏĳƂƢЪŹ϶ąŗŏŏđąƂĳŗŏ϶Ƃŗ϶ĳƂŹ϶ŏêƂƇŵêň϶ŵđŹŗƇŵąđŹ϶êŏċ϶Ƃİđ϶ importance of stewardship. µŏĳƂƢ϶êŏċ϶?ĳƚđŵŹĳƂƢ: By intertwining references to native traditions, agricultural abundance, and a welcoming spirit, the sculpture conveys a message of unity in diversity, a vision for a community that cherishes its roots while embracing change and growth. 262 Jufn!4/ Created from an expressive combination of cortensteel, stainless steel, aluminum, and acrylic, the sculpture will embody both rCttdfibitifttltiltllidlithltillbdbthilidesilience and grace. 9ŗŵƂđŏ϶ŹƂđđňЪŹ϶đêŵƂİƢ϶ŲêƂĳŏê϶Ɯĳňň϶đƚŗńđ϶Ƃİđ϶ŏêƂƇŵêň϶ňêŏċŹąêŲđ϶êŏċ϶ňŗŏĩđƚĳƂƢϽ϶Ɯİĳňđ϶ŹƂêĳŏňđŹŹ϶ŹƂđđň϶êŏċ϶êňƇŎĳŏƇŎ϶Ɯĳňň϶êċċ϶ăŵĳĩİƂness and modernity. Acrylic elements will provide vivid accentuation, allowing natural light to interact dynamically with the sculpture throughout the day. 263 Jufn!4/ The acrylic panels of the ~êŏŗŗŎĳŏ will cast beautiful mosaics onto the ground, creating timeless interactions with both nature and viewers. Each ŎŗŎđŏƂϽ϶Ƃİđ϶ŎŗŹêĳą϶ŗŏ϶Ƃİđ϶ĩŵŗƇŏċ϶ŹİĳĨƂŹБŵĳŲŲňĳŏĩ϶ƜĳƂİ϶Ƃİđ϶ƜĳŏċϽ϶ăŵĳĩİƂđŏĳŏĩ϶ƜĳƂİ϶Ƃİđ϶ŹƇŏϽ϶ŗŵ϶Ĩêċĳŏĩ϶ĳŏƂŗ϶ŹƇăƂňđƂƢ϶ăđŏđêƂİ϶ċŵĳĨƂing clouds. This ever- changing quality ensures that no two experiences are quite alike. In this convergence of light, color and form, the sculpturebecomes not only an object to be seen but a catalyst for experience. 264 Jufn!4/ ˶˨˫˫ ˲˳ˠ˭ˣ ˠ˯˯˱ˮ˷˨ˬˠ˳ˤ˫˸ ʰʱͭ ʳͰ ˳ˠ˫˫ˠ˭ˣ ˡˤ ˠˡˮ˴˳ʵͭʵͭͭ ˶˨ˣˤ ˠ˳ ˳˧ˤ ˡˠ˲ˤʫ 265 Jufn!4/ Budget Engineering$2,000 Insurance$500 Materials$22,000 Fabrication$14,000 Travel/Transportation$3,000 Concrete/Installation$6,000 Community Engagement$500 Artist Design Fee$2,000 °ŗƂêňѦͱͬϽͬͬͬ 266 Jufn!4/ Thank you for the opportunity to create a design proposal for artwork at Commons Park. 267 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:59:47 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:10 AM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsWe have a hospital which represents wellness health do you feel representrestoration, a beautiful river and walkable parks and trails Fridley or Fridley's community spirit?Churches that reach out to community with food meals support Are there particular natural elements or local cultureAll races represented, children celebrated of all races colors you would like to seeand creeds reflected in the sculpture? If you could see oneMy personal favorite is the statue at the main entry of Unity. A feeling or idea brought towoman reaching up. life in the sculpture, what would it be?Something representing community and families together Include the river connecting, bringing life, restoration, recreation You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 268 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:59:36 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2025 7:30 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity If you could see one feeling or idea brought toPaying respects to those who survived and those who died on life in the sculpture, whatmay 6th 1965. would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 269 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:59:27 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2025 6:43 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsFridley Tigers! It's our mascot. It represents our resilance and do you feel representstrength as a community. Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local cultureThe tiger says it all, as Fridley is a melting pot of cultures and it you would like to seeis represented in the diversity of our schools. reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought toSupporting our people, our community, our children (our life in the sculpture, whatschools). would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 270 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:59:17 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2025 7:53 AM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsRiver, ox carts, wild rice. do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture River, creek, wild rice. you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to History. life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 271 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Quiram, Jesslyn; Maher, Mike Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:59:08 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 11:00 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsBeing in nature, with springbrook nature center, the rice creek do you feel representarea, Moore lake and being on the Mississippi we definitely Fridley or Fridley'shave solid choices to be a part of nature. We are deemed community spirit?"friendly Fridley" but I don't feel we live up to that moniker as much. Are there particular natural elements or local cultureReclaimed wood, representation of the Mississippi river/rice you would like to seecreek reflected in the sculpture? If you could see oneWould love to see a beautiful representation of nature. City feeling or idea brought tomeets green spaces showing a blend of both worlds. City life life in the sculpture, whatwith the opportunity to slow down and smell the roses. But a would it be?touch of whimsy too. Examples 2, 12, 17, or 38 in this link. https://streetartutopia.com/2025/07/27/when-street-art-meets- nature/ Or look at project 412 in Detroit Lakes, their latest installation "Of the earth" is a great compliment to the Thomas dambo trolls in the area. 272 Jufn!4/ You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 273 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:58:59 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 8:32 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsNature, Parks, Family, Diversity do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture Rivers & creeks, Trees, Prairie plants, Color, Music, Parks you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Growing & ever changing, Community, Friendly, Movement life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 274 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:58:50 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 6:50 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsFridley is a great community for outdoor activities and do you feel representappreciating nature. What about some of those things. How Fridley or Fridley'sabout parts of a bicycle, and a skateboard, how about community spirit?representations of squirrels, rabbits, trees. Are there particular naturalWhat about a composition using metal and wood? What about elements or local culturean interactive sculpture? How about you can spin the bike you would like to seewheel and you can use a lever to make the squirrel go up a tree reflected in the sculpture?trunk. If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Fridley is nature friendly. life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 275 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:58:42 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 3:18 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsThe diversity of cultures represented in Fridley do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture The Mississippi River you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Unity; a community that is strong because of our differences life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 276 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Quiram, Jesslyn; Maher, Mike Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:58:34 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 2:53 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsNature, the Mississippi river and Moore lake do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture Lakeshore plants like cattails and tall grasses with birds you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Calm nature life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 277 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:58:13 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 1:12 AM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsCultural diversity do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture Multiple cultures you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Community life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 278 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Quiram, Jesslyn; Maher, Mike Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:58:06 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:57 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsSmall town feel, Mississippi River. do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local cultureThe Mississippi River, birds, and we have beautiful green you would like to seespaces throughout. reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Nature. life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 279 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:57:55 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 6:28 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsNature/water, cultural diversity do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture River/Creek, owls, turkeys you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to People coming together in nature! life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 280 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:57:44 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:08 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsDiversity. Interconnectedness. Work ethic. do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular naturalOsprey, eagles, swans and herons. elements or local culture you would like to seeThe intersection of rivers, creeks, and highways. reflected in the sculpture? The full breadth of seasons and temperatures. If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Together on the river. life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 281 Jufn!4/ From:Hall, Brooke To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:FW: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:57:39 AM Brooke Hall Communications Coordinator City of Fridley Direct: 763-572-3548 7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 Brooke.Hall@FridleyMN.gov | FridleyMN.gov From: Jotform <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:07 PM To: City of Fridley Communications Division <communications@fridleymn.gov> Subject: Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsRacial diversity, parks/outdoors/wildlife, garage sales! :D do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture Mississippi River! you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to Inter generational family life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 282 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:41:16 PM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsHelping and supporting. Especially of people of color. do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local cultureWater representation because of the Mississippi and Rice you would like to seeCreek reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to life in theJoy sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 283 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Thursday, September 4, 2025 11:19:24 AM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsWater, trees, community do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture Trees/water you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to life in theCalming sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 284 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Thursday, September 25, 2025 7:36:19 PM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsSpend the money somewhere else do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture Spend elsewhere you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to life in theSpend else where sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 285 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Thursday, September 25, 2025 8:29:23 AM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsInclusion, Acknowledging the indigenous land we are on, do you feel represent education, Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural elements or local culture The rice creek, Mississippi River, you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling A knowing our indigenous roots and moving toward a wisdom or idea brought to life in the progressive future sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 286 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Wednesday, September 24, 2025 8:57:14 AM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsFriendly Fridley do you feel representMeandering Waters representing the changes of time that Fridley or Fridley'skeep Fridley a vital city and a good place to live. Moore Lake community spirit?for its grounding, calm and steady influence. Are there particular natural Mississippi River, Rice Creek, Springbrook Creek, Glen Creek. elements or local culture The water of Moore Lake. you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to life in theA friendly community embraced by beautiful waters. sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 287 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:32:14 PM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsDiversity. Tigers. Families. do you feel represent Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to life in theInclusion sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 288 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:48:09 PM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsPublic art is not a valuable use of my tax dollars. Public art do you feel representshould be a donation from a local artist. Fridley or Fridley's community spirit? Are there particular natural No. I would like you to not spend my tax dollars on art when elements or local culture we can’t fully fund raises and equipment for for our police you would like to see officers and firefighters. reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling Imaginary. Non-existent and free. This is not a necessary or idea brought to life in the expense and an irresponsible use of our tax dollars. sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 289 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:31:17 PM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity If you could see one feeling or idea brought to The diversity of our community. life in the sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 290 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:02:31 PM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsWater because of Moore lake, the river and rice creek. Sand, do you feel representthe soil is very sandy here and much of the area near Moore Fridley or Fridley'slake was once sand dunes. Weather is also an iconic thing in community spirit?Fridley, there was a couple large tornados (one near commons park) that could be a neat theme. Are there particular natural elements or local culture I’d love for the art to be done by a local artist. you would like to see reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to life in theCommunity sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 291 Jufn!4/ From:Jotform To:Maher, Mike; Quiram, Jesslyn Subject:Re: Commons Park Public Art Opportunity Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:23:26 PM Commons Park Public Art Opportunity What themes or symbolsWater fowl do you feel representWetland animals Fridley or Fridley'sPrairie plants community spirit?Diversity Are there particular natural elements or local cultureAnything that reflects our lakes, rivers and creeks I think would you would like to seebe very fitting! reflected in the sculpture? If you could see one feeling or idea brought to life in theTogetherness, working together, community sculpture, what would it be? You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. 292 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art WrapPilot Program Policies and Guidelines 11/20/25 Draftwith Approval and Edits From 11/5 Public Arts Commission Meeting 293 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines Utility Box Art WrapPilotProgramPoliciesand Guidelines: The City of FridleyUtility Box Art Program is a public art program designed to transform utilityboxes in the City into distinctive works of art, creating a more welcoming, vibrant, and attractive landscape. The City is seeking original designs by artists to wrap up to six designated utility boxes inFridley. The City of Fridley has identified six utility boxes along University Ave. (HWY 47) that will serve as a pilot program for utility box wraps to assist in evaluation of an expanded program. The pilot program implementation period will span from 2025-2027 and will allow staff, Commissions and Council to evaluate the selection process, program impact and maintenance responsibilities prior to possible program expansion. ProgramObjectives: Distinguish the City of Fridleyas a community with a growing public art program. Provideaccess across the community to public art in a high-traffic area. Determine the feasibility of an expanded utility box art wrap program. Strengthen civic pride and engage residents in the arts. Enhance the lives of residents and visitors through exposure to the arts. Provide a public venue for artistsand aspiring artists to showcase their talents and bring a sense of community and belonging by promoting community pride, civic engagement, and cultural history. Application and Selection Guidelines: Individualsof all agesmay apply but minors must have a legal guardian submit the application on their behalf. Fridley-based non-profit organizationsmay apply. Submissions must be in the specified digital format and resolution. Minors who wish to submit artwork but are unable to convert the artwork to the specified format may apply, however the selection committee may choose not to select submissions of this nature if the cost to the City is prohibitive to convert submissions to the appropriate format. Artists must submit their application and design by the deadline date. No exceptions. Artists maysubmit more than one design for consideration. Selection scoring by the Public Art Commission may include preference for City of Fridley residents or youth submissions. Final acceptance of the recommendations for selection by the Public Arts Commission are subject to final approval by the Fridley City Council. Selection will be based on artistic excellence, creativity and originality with further consideration towards visual impact and may be weighted towards Fridley residents. 1 294 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines Stipend and Incentives: City, in partnership with the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation,will provide a stipend of $500 to selected artists or organizations. Program funding is provided by the non-profit Fridley Creative Arts Foundation. Callfor Art Process and Timeline: Application Submission Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026. AnticipatedSelectionof Artwork: April 1,2026,meeting of Fridley Public Arts Commission. Final Design Notice to Artists: Week of April13, 2026. Artwork Installed: Summer 2026. Project timeline is subject to change. Displaying the Artwork via the City’s Website: Representations of the selected artwork and/or photographs of the installed art wraps will be displayed on an interactive map of public art on the City of Fridley website and will include the location of the installation along with the name of the artist. Artist Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of the artist to submit a complete application by the due date listed on the application, as well as to include all required artworkin the specified format. The artist must provide a final original designmeeting the specifications pertaining to dimension, layout, resolution and content. The artwork may include an artist signature on one face of the design and may not be larger than 36 square inches on the final printed product. Youth submissions needing additional formatting must be clearly labeled as such and be submitted by a legal guardian on behalf of the youth artist. The artist retains the copyright of the artwork;however,the City is provided withan irrevocable license for its non-commercial use. The artist must execute the City’s Artist Agreement. City Responsibilities: Provide thetemplate of the utility box layout for original artworkwith specifications on accepted file types and resolution. The City will install the selected designs as a vinyl wrap and makethe determination on which designs will be assigned to specific utility box locations. 2 295 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines The City is responsible for the maintenance of artworkand expects a lifespan of 8-10 years for the applied vinyl wraps. The City has the right to copy, reproduce and adjust the artwork as it sees fit, in perpetuity. The City has the right to transfer ownership of the vinyl wrap and non-commercial rights for artwork to the Minnesota Department of Transportation if necessary to comply with requirement of the right of way for University Ave. (Hwy. 47) The City has the right to remove, replace or adjust the artwork as necessary for the duration of the project and/or the artwork. Coordinate inter-agency permitting and agreements related to installation, maintenance and removal/replacement of vinyl art wraps. The City has the discretion to select or reject any artwork. Design Criteria and Guidelines: All artwork must be an original created by the artist. Art should be bright, bold, and inviting. Dark colors should be used sparingly due to the potential of overheating utility boxes. Artwork that contains majority of dark colors maynot be considered. Art should be visiblefrom a distance. Artwork must not contain: o Political statements or specific persons o Discriminatory imagery or language o References, symbols, or numerology specific to any religion o Copyrighted or trademarked material o Corporate or organizational branding (with the possible exception of Fridley- based non-profit organizations) o Images of illegal activity o References or imagerydeemed offensive or controversial by the selection committee o Representation of traffic signals, signs, or other imagery that may distract or confuse pedestrians or motorists o Attachments of objects other than the printed vinyl warp to the utility box Program Resources: Staff contacts for the Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program are: Mike Maher Parks and Recreation Director (763)572-3575 Mike.Maher@FridleyMN.Gov 3 296 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines Jesslyn Quiram Engineering Technician (763)572-3546 Jesslyn.Quiram@FridleyMN.Gov Design Specifications and Template: 4 297 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines Utility Box Locations: 5 298 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines 6 299 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines 7 300 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines 8 301 Jufn!4/ Utility Box Art Wrap Program Policies and Guidelines 9 302