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City Council Meeting
November 24, 2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of November 24, 2025, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Pledge Of Allegiance
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Cardona.
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 November 10, 2025.
2. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of November 10, 2025.
3. Receive the Minutes from the Public Arts Commission Meeting of October 1, 2025.
4. Receive the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of October 6, 2025.
New Business
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5. Resolution No. 2025-146, Accepting the 2025 City of Fridley Flock Camera Grant Agreement
Between the City and the Fridley Dispensary.
6. Resolution No 2025-153, Authorizing Execution of a Solar on Public Buildings Grant Agreement
with the Minnesota Department of Commerce for a Solar Array on Water Treatment Plant No. 3.
7. Resolution No. 2025-154, Authorizing a Funding Application and Grant Agreement with the
Metropolitan Council for Private Sanitary Inflow/Infiltration Reduction.
8. Resolution No. 2025-156, Approving Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships Received Between
October 18, 2025, and November 14, 2025.
9. Resolution No. 2025-157, Approving and Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Patrol Officers (Local #119) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department.
10. Resolution No. 2025-158, Approving and Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Police Sergeants (Local #310) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department.
11. Resolution No. 2025-159, Approving and Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with the Fire
Union (Local No. 1986) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department.
12. Resolution No. 2025-160, Approving and Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Police Technicians (Local #514) for the City of Fridley Public Safety Department.
Claims
13. Resolution No. 2025-155, Approving Claims for the Period Ending November 19, 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 Vescio to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
New Business
14. Ordinance No. 1436, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 209, Fees, to Update Fees for Park
Shelter Rentals (First Reading)
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Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that staff recommend some relatively small
adjustments to the fee structure to provide increased accountability to the rental policy and cost
recovery for program administration. He provided an overview of the park shelter rental program,
along with additional information regarding the rationale behind fee adjustments and shelter
reservation fees.
Councilmember Vescio asked if these fees compare to what other communities charge,
acknowledging that the deposit is refundable, and inquired if that amount is sufficient to deter bad
actors. Mr. Maher confirmed that staff completed a comparison review and agreed that it is a
balancing act of providing accountability while ensuring that it is still affordable for others.
Councilmember Cardona asked for more information on how shelters are reviewed after the rental,
whether public safety can drive by rentals, whether it would be appropriate to end shelter rental times
at 8 or 9 p.m., and the contact that occurs between staff and the renter before the reservation date.
Mr. Maher explained how the shelters are reviewed after the rental, the collaboration that occurs with
public safety, and the reservation process.
Mayor Ostwald asked if there is a method of recourse for damage that occurs. Mr. Maher reviewed
the language within the rental agreement.
Motion made by Councilmember Cardona to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1436, amending
the Fridley City Code Chapter 209, Fees, to update fees for park shelter rentals. Seconded by
Councilmember Vescio.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Bolkcom provided positive feedback on the recent turkey bingo event.
Councilmember Cardona wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. He recognized the recent success of
Krispy Kreme and asked other businesses to be patient with the increased traffic.
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 7:33 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald
City Clerk Mayor