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11-3-2025 Charter Commission Meeting November 03, 2025 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. Agenda Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 13.02 the January 13, 2024 meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Commissioner Rick Nelson will be attending via Zoom. Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83094349441?pwd=jPFDBoivmPTvrbAaPtJVWmM2fe9ci5.1 Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approval of October 6, 2025 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Administrative Matters 2.Election to Vacant Office of Vice Chair 3.2026 Charter Commission Meeting Dates 4.Prospective Commissioner Discussions Old Business New Business 5.Chapter 2: Legal and Staff Reviews 6.Chapter 6: Legal and Staff Reviews Future Meeting Topics/Communications 7.Future Meeting Topics Adjournment Accessibility Notice: If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Si necesita ayuda de interpretación o traducción gratis, comuníquese con elpersonal de la ciudad. 1 Charter Commission Meeting 11/3/2025 Agenda Page 2 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.gov or (763) 572-3450. 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 3, 2025 Meeting Type: Charter Commission Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Title Approval of October 6, 2025 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Background Attached are the minutes fromOctober 6, 2025 Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of theOctober 6, 2025 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes. Attachments and Other Resources October 6, 2025Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ Charter CommissionMeeting October 6, 2025 7:00 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE Minutes Call to Order Vice Chair Nelsoncalled the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:02p.m. Present Mohamed Barre Brad Bremener Donald Findell Greg Gardner Nikki Karnopp Steve Kisner Dave Linton Audrey Nelson Rick Nelson Pam Reynolds Valerie Rolstad Doug Schmitz Absent Ted Kranz Kathy Smith Others Present Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Dave Ostwald, Mayor Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda with one additional item added by Commissioner Nelsonby Commissioner Karnopp, seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. Upon avoice callvote,allvoting aye,ViceChair Nelsondeclared the motion carried unanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approval ofSeptember 2, 2025, Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Motion to approve theSeptember 2,2025Meeting Minutes with addition of Commissioner absenceby Commissioner Reynolds. Seconded by Commissioner Karnopp. 4 Jufn!2/ Charter Commission 10-6-2025 Minutes Page 2 Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Vice Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Matters 2. Election to Vacant Officer of Chair. Clifford Johnson submitted his resignation from the Commission in May which left a vacancy for the position of Chair. Commissioner Gardner nominated Vice Chair Nelson to serve as Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad. No other nominations were received. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Vice Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. This now leaves an opening for vice chair which will be voted on at the November meeting. 3. 2026 Charter Commission Dates Ms. Moore gave the Charter Commission the meeting dates for City Council meetings in 2026 and directed the Commission to select their meeting dates based on this schedule. The Commission selected the following dates for 2026: January 6, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, September 8, October 5 and November 16. Motion to approve the proposed Commission meeting schedule by Commissioner Rolstad. Seconded by Commissioner Barre. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. Revised Bylaws Ms. Kondrick presented the Commission with a copy of the approved Bylaws from the discussion held in September. Commissioners are encouraged to place a copy of the new Bylaws in their Commission folders. 5. 2025 Annual Report Ms. Kondrick presented the Annual Report that will be submitted to the Chief Judge, that details the work th of the Commission over the last year. The report will be sent on November 4 and will include the change rd of Vice Chair Nelson becoming Chair and the results of the Vice Chair election held on November 3. Motion to approve the Annual Report with the two additions by Commissioner Rolstad. Seconded by Commissioner Gardner. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. Update to Chapter 4 of the League of Minnesota Cities Handbook for Minnesota Cities 5 Jufn!2/ Charter Commission 10-6-2025 Minutes Page 3 Ms. Moore presented the Commission with information concerning the updates to Chapter 4 of the League of Minnesota Cities Handbook for Minnesota Cities. Ms. Moore stated the changes were not substantive but worth noting. Ms. Moore also mentioned this would be a good time to consider having an Attorney from the League of Minnesota Cities come to a Commission meeting and lead a training session. Motion to direct Staff to ask the League of Minnesota Cities Attorney to come lead a training session by Commissioner Karnopp. Seconded by Commissioner Barre. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. Discussion on Convicted Felons and whether they can serve on the Commission Commissioner Nelson asked a question about the fact that State Law changed in 2023 and allows convicted felons to vote if they are not incarcerated. The Commission discussed that nothing is stated that says they cannot. Commission applicants must be an eligible voter. Old Business 8. Chapter 5 Review Ms. Moore brought a 5.02. The Attorney proposed a change in language for clarification. The Commission also discussed use Mot Commissioner Rolstad. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. n by Commissioner Rolstad. Seconded by Commissioner Bremener. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. d if a formal response should be provided. The Commission decided they would like to move the chapter forward for City Council approval as is. Motion to approve Chapter 5 as amended by Commissioner Reynolds. Seconded by Commissioner Karnopp. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 6 Jufn!2/ Charter Commission 10-6-2025 Minutes Page 4 Future Meeting Topics/Communications 9. Future Meeting Topics Candidate Interview Process Adding Language to the Charter for who can and cannot serve on the Commission, specifically section 2.013 of Chapter 2 Next Chapter to Review Commission Onboarding Manual Meeting schedule cadence Chapter 6 Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Reynolds to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Barre. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. 7 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 3, 2025 Meeting Type: Charter Commission Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Title Election to Vacant Office of Vice Chair Background At its October 6, 2025meeting,the Fridley Charter Commission (Commission) elected Rick Nelson to serve as Chair after Chair Clifford Johnsonresigned.This left a vacancy for the office of Vice Chair. ade from the floor at A new Vice Chair will be duly elected by a simple majority vote of the Commission. If there is a contested race for the office of Vice Chair, staff will provide a written ballot to the Commission to complete. At that may be reflected in the minutes. Recommendation Staff recommend nominations from the floor to the office of Vice Chair. Attachments and Other Resources Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 8 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 3, 2025 Meeting Type: Charter Commission Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Title 2026Charter Commission Meeting Dates Background At the October 6, 2025Charter Commission Meeting, the Commission discussed meeting dates for the 2026calendar year. Attached is the City Calendar for 2026with all City Council and Commissions meeting dates. Recommendation Attachments and Other Resources 2026City of Fridley Calendar Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 9 Jufn!4/ 10 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 3, 2025 Meeting Type:Charter Commission Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Title Prospective CommissionerDiscussions Background On September 2, 2025 the Charter Commission accepted the resignation of CommissionerClifford Johnson. practice, it motioned for staff to advertise the opening and call for interest forms from prospective commissioners. Attached are theinterest formsfrom two Fridley residents who have expressed interestin the Charter Commissionvacancy. Some of data on the form is considered private data on individuals and has been redacted pursuant to Minnesota Statute(M.S.)§ 13.601subd. 3.The prospective commissionerswere asked to attend this meeting.Each was provided with a supplemental questionnaire (attached) as has been customary for the Commission. Pursuant to M.S. 410.05 subd. 3, upon recommendation of the Commission,staff will communicate with the Chief Judge, who holds the statutory authority to appoint Commission members. Recommendation Staff recommend a motion to recommend onethe prospective commissionersfor appointment to the Chief Judge for membership to theCommission. Attachments and Other Resources Natividad SeefeldCity Commission Interest Form and Questionnaire Gary OlsenCity Commission Interest Form and Questionnaire Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 11 Jufn!5/ 12 Jufn!5/ 13 Jufn!5/ 14 Jufn!5/ 15 Jufn!5/ 16 Jufn!5/ 17 Jufn!5/ Charter CommissionCandidate Questionnaire Candidate Name: ___________________________________________ 1.Are youavailable for winter meetings (the months of January through May)? 2.If you are appointed, what would your expectations be? 3.Does your job require travel,that may inhibit your participation in evening meetings? 4.Why doyou want to be on the Charter Commission? What could you bring to the table? 5.Are you familiar with what the City Charter is? 6.Is there anything else or any other comments you would like to sharewith the Commission? Please submit this form to cityclerk@fridleymn.gov. Thank you. 18 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 3, 2025 Meeting Type: Charter Commission Submitted By:Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Title Chapter 2: Legal and Staff Reviews Background At its October 6, 2025 meeting,the Commission directed Staff to submit section 2.013 of Chapter 2 to the City Attorney for review.Attached arecomments from the City Attorney and staff. Also attached is proposed language by Commissioner Reynolds. Regarding any nepotism restrictionsbeing added to the Charter: Staff could find no other Minnesota city that has such a provision in its charter that specifically city board or commission. Oftentimes the City will refer to State law, or adopt it outright.Minnesota has some anti-nepotism references in State lawapplicable to the Metropolitan Council, but there is not a more general statutory position. The City Attorney cautions adding such a prohibition to the Charter because it may leave the City open to legal challenges on the basis of discriminationbased on various State and federal law, in addition to previous case law. If any such nepotism restrictions were added to the Charter,the City Attorneystrongly cautions that they shouldbe clearly defined and applied equally to the commissions,as is reflected in the recommended revisions.They caution that the additional restrictions proposed by Commissioner Reynolds (applying the restriction to outside entitiesor non-familialrelationships) is too broad, not supported by State or federal law and not supported by case law, thereforeexposingthe City to legal challenges. Recommendation Staff recommend the Commission review the presented materials. Attachments and Other Resources Chapter 2City Attorney and staff recommended revisions Chapter 2.013 Language Proposal from Commissioner Reynolds Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 19 Jufn!6/ Fridley City Charter Chapter 2 City Council Organization Section 2.01. Council-Manager Plan Implementation 1. The form of government established by this Charter shall be known as the "Council-Manager Plan" pursuant to Minnesota StatutesState law. 2. All discretionary powers of the City, both legislative and executive, shall vest in and be exercised by the City Council. It shall have complete control over the City administration, but shall exercise this control exclusively through the City Manager and shall not itself attempt to perform any administrative duties. 3. The Council shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of all City boards and commissions except as otherwise provided by statute State law or by this Charter. It may by ordinance, resolution or in any other manner prescribed by State law, create or abolish any boards or commissions with advisory powers to investigate any subject of interest to the municipality. 4. Nepotism restrictions. Relatives of the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager shall not be eligible for appointment to any board or commission. For purposes of this section the term "relatives" includes: a spouse; parent (including foster); sibling (including foster and step); children (including adoptive, foster or step); in-laws; grandparent or grandchild; aunt or uncle, niece or nephew; and any other legally related person living in the same household as the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager. 45. The Council shall have power to make investigations into the City's affairs, to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of books, papers and other evidence. The Council may at any time provide for an examination or audit of the accounts of any office or department of the City government, or it may cause to be made any survey or research study of any problem affecting the City or its inhabitants. Each such investigation shall be authorized by resolution of the Council. 56. Any member of the Council may request in writing any specific information relating to any department via the City Manager. The City Manager shall respond in writing within a reasonable period of time. 67. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with and control the administrative services solely through the City Manager, and neither the Council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any of the subordinates of the City Manager, either publicly or privately. Section 2.02. Elective Officers Adopted 03-13-2017 20 Jufn!6/ 1. The Council shall be composed of a Mayor and four (4) Councilmembers who shall be eligible voters as defined by Section 1.04.1in Chapter 1 of this Charter. 2. The Mayor shall be elected at large in each United States presidential election year to a term of four (4) years. 3. One (1) Councilmember shall be elected at large in each United States presidential election year to a term of four (4) years. 4. Three (3) Councilmembers shall be elected in each Minnesota gubernatorial election year from three (3) separate Wards of the City to terms of four (4) years each. 5. The first order of business at the first official Council meeting in each January that follows an election year shall be the swearing in of the newly elected members of the Council. 6. The term of Mayor and of each Councilmember shall begin after being sworn in following their election. Their term shall end upon the newly qualified elected official(s) being sworn in. The incumbent shall remain in office until a successor has been duly qualified and accepts the office. 7. The Council shall serve as the canvassing board for city City elections. Section 2.03. The Mayor 1. The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council, except that a mayor pro tem shall be the Councilmember at-at- large who shall act as Mayor in case of the Mayor's temporary disability or absence from the City. Should neither be available, the mayor pro tem shall be chosen from the remaining Councilmembers to serve at the pleasure of the Council. 2. The Mayor shall vote as a member of the Council. 3. The Mayor shall exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed by this Charter, the ordinances of the City and the laws of the State. 4. The Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the Governor for the purposes of martial law. 5. At the direction of the Council, the Mayor shall study the operations of the City government and shall report to the Council any neglect, dereliction of duty, or waste on the part of any officer or department of the City. 6. In time of public danger or emergency the Mayor may take command of the police, maintain order and enforce the law. In time of public danger or emergency the Mayor may coordinate with the City Manager, Public Safety Director, and Fire Chief as part of the emergency response Adopted 03-13-2017 21 Jufn!6/ system to communicate with the public and to aid in identifying resources to assist the Public Safety Department to maintain order and enforce the law and to respond to the emergency including, but not limited to, requesting assistance from State, Federal and local agencies as may be needed. Council consent shall be obtained when practicable. Section 2.04. Councilmember at Large 1. The Councilmember at large shall serve as the mayor pro tem in the temporary absence of the Mayor. 2. If the MayorÔs term shall be declared vacant, the Councilmember at large shall serve as the Mayor as required by Section 2.07.3. Section 2.05. Ward Councilmembers 1. The City is divided into three (3) separate election Wards designated as Ward 1, Ward 2, and Ward 3. 2. A Ward Councilmember must be a resident of such ward. If the Ward Councilmember ceases to be a resident of the ward, then that office shall be declared vacant. However, a change in ward boundaries during the term of office shall not disqualify the Councilmember from completing the term. 3. The boundaries of the three (3) wards shall be redistricted from time to time by ordinances duly adopted by the Council, and based on the findings of the Council that the wards so redistricted are such that the population of any ward shall not deviate by more than three percent (3%) from the average of the three (3) wards. 4. After each decennial census of the United States, the Council shall redistrict ward boundaries when appropriate. This redistricting of ward boundaries shall be accomplished within the deadlines established by Minnesota law. If no deadlines are established by law, then redistricting must be completed no less than one hundred (100) days prior to the legally determined date of the municipal primary of the year ending in the digit two (2). If further redistricting is necessary, as determined by the Council, the adoption of the new boundaries shall be prohibited during the time period from ninety (90) days before a primary election up to and including the day of the general election in the same year. Any prohibitions stated in the Minnesota state statutesState law pertaining to the adoption of the new boundaries shall also apply. Section 2.06. Disqualification for Appointive Office No incumbent member of the Council shall be appointed acting or permanent City Manager, nor shall any member hold any other paid municipal office or employment under the City; and no former member shall be appointed to any paid office or employment under the City until one (1) year after leaving office. Adopted 03-13-2017 22 Jufn!6/ Section 2.07. Vacancies in the Council Commented \[SS1\]: Should also probably add the 1. A vacancy in the council Council shall be deemed to exist: additional events from Minnesota Statutes Section 351.02: in case of the failure of any elected person elected thereto to qualify on or before IncumbentÓs refusal or neglect to take the oath of office the date of the second regular meeting of the new councilCouncil; The decision of a competent tribunal by reason of the death, resignation, removal from office; declaring the incumbentÓs election or appointment void. continuous absence from the City for three (3) months; Commented \[SS2\]: This is the same as Ðby failure to attend any council Council meetings for three (3) consecutive months; ceasing to be a resident of the city or the failure of the member without good cause to perform the duties of office for a ward from which electedÑ so I would take this out. period of three months; Commented \[SS3\]: Should also include Ðan conviction of a felony of any such person whether before or after their qualification; offense involving a violation of the official or oath.Ñ by ceasing to be a resident of the city City or the ward from which elected. In each such case, within thirty (30) days the council shall by resolution declare a vacancy to exist. 2. If a vacancy is declared to exist, the Council shall, within 30 days, appoint by majority vote a qualified person to assume the office until the next general election. If the Council cannot agree on an appointment within the required timeframe, the Mayor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the position. The term of office to be filled at the next general election shall be for the unexpired portion of the term or for a full term depending on the timeframe when the vacancy has been declared to exist. 3. If the Mayor's position is declared vacant, the Councilmember-at-Large shall serve as Mayor until the end of the Mayor's term. The Councilmember at Large shall then be declared vacant and it shall be filled as defined in Section 2.07.2. of the City Charter. 4. If at any time the membership of the Council is reduced to less than three (3) members, the City Manager shall order a special election to be held not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty-five (65) days from the time the multiple vacancies occurred. A period of eight (8) to twelve (12) consecutive working days shall be designated for the purpose of filing nomination petitions in accordance with Section 4.06. The winner(s) of the special election shall be by a plurality of votes cast for each office, regardless of the number of candidates and shall take office immediately upon certification by the board of canvass and shall fill the unexpired terms of said offices. 5. If the position of City Manager is vacant, the City Clerk shall order such an election. If the position of City Clerk is also vacant, the Chief Judge of District Court of the State of Minnesota within whose jurisdiction the corporate offices of the City of Fridley lie shall order such an election. Section 2.08. Salaries and Expenses Adopted 03-13-2017 23 Jufn!6/ 1. The Mayor and each Councilmember shall receive reasonable remuneration or salary, the annual amount and payment of which shall be prescribed by ordinance duly adopted on or before November 1st of the year preceding payment of the same. When authorized by the Council, its members shall be remunerated for their reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the City's business. 2. The City Manager and all subordinate officers and employees of the City shall receive such reasonable compensation as may be fixed by the Council. Adopted 03-13-2017 24 Jufn!6/ 25 Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 3, 2025 Meeting Type: Charter Commission Submitted By:Melissa Moore,City Clerk/Communications Manager Title Chapter 6: Legal and Staff Reviews Background At its October 6, 2025 meeting the Charter Commission directed staff to provide a review of Chapters 6, along with a legal review from the City Attorney. Thischapter wasidentified by the Commission as possibly being ready for the Commission to review and recommend updates. Recommendation Staff recommend the Commission review the staff comments and legal review. Attachments and Other Resources Chapter 6legal and staff review Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 26 Jufn!7/ Fridley City Charter Chapter 6 Administration of City Affairs Section 6.01. The City Manager The City Manager shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the cityCity, and shall be chosen by the Council solely on the basis of training, experience, and executive and administrative qualifications. The choice shall not be limited to inhabitants of the city City or State but shall be limited to an individual who is a citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the United States. The City Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite period and shall be removable removed or suspended by the council Council at any regularly scheduled meeting provided at least three (3) members of the Council vote for the removal or suspension. After having served for one year, the City Manager may demand written charges and a public hearing on the charges before the Council prior to the date when the final removal takes effect. After the hearing, if one is demanded, the Council may either reinstate the City Manager or make the removal final. Pending the hearing and removal, the Council may suspend the City Manager from office and appoint an acting manager. Section 6.02. Powers and Duties of the City Manager The City Manager shall control and direct the administration of the City's affairs subject to the provisions of this Charter and other regulations adopted by the City Council. The City Manager's powers and duties shall be: (a) To ensure the City Charter, laws, ordinances and resolutions of the City are enforced; (b) Except for the City Attorney who shall be appointed and removed by the Council, the City Manager shallTo appoint and promote all city employees on the basis of qualification and experience and provide written notice of such actions to the City Council; (c) To remove, discipline or suspend any City employee subject to law and provide written notice of such actions to the City Council; (d) To exercise control over all departments and divisions of the City administration created by this Charter or which may hereafter be created by the Council; (e) To attend all meetings of the Council, with the right to take part in the discussions as an ex- officio member of the City Council without voting rights. The Council may at its discretion exclude the City Manager from meetings at which the City Manager's removal is considered; (f) To recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as may be deemed necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient administration of the City's affairs; (g) To keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City and to prepare and submit the annual budget to the City Council; Adopted 03-23-2020 27 Jufn!7/ (h) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or required by ordinances or resolutions adopted by the Council; and (i) To appoint a designee to serve in their absence when presence is required. The name of the designee shall be forwarded by written notice to the City Council. Section 6.03. Departments of Administration The Council may create offices, departments, divisions and bureaus other units for the administration of the City's affairs. It may alter the powers and organization of the same. It may enact, in the form of an ordinance, an administrative code for the City and may amend the same. Section. 6.04. Subordinate Officers There shall be a City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney and other officers subordinate to the City Manager as the Council may provide for by ordinance, resolution or established by law. These officers, along with the City Attorney, shall be subject to the direction of the City Manager and shall have such duties in connection with keeping of the public records, the custody and disbursement of the public funds, and general administration of the City's affairs as shall be ordained by the Council. The City Clerk may be designated to act as Secretary of the Council. The Council may abolish or combine the duties of various offices as it may see fit. Section 6.05. Purchases and Contracts The City Manager shall be the chief purchasing agent of the City. All purchases on behalf of the City shall be made and all contracts shall be let by the City Manager, or the City ManagerÔs designee(s), provided the City Council has appropriated sums necessary for the contract or purchase, and the amount of the purchase or contract does not exceed that required for competitive bids as established by state statute. Except for those purchase or contracts subject to the authority of the City Manager as set forth herein, all bonds, contracts, conveyances, real estate purchases and sale agreements, and similar instruments shall be approved by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and City Manager, or the City ManagerÔs designee(s), and shall be executed in the name of the City. Section. 6.06. Contracts, How Let In all cases of contracts for the sale or purchase, rental, or lease of merchandise, supplies, materials or equipment or for any kind of construction work undertaken by the City, which require an expenditure of more than that which is set by the State Statutes that is required to be competitively bid pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.345, as it may be amended from time to time, the City Manager shall advertise for bids in such manner as required by at least ten (10) days published notice in the official newspaper or other means authorized by state statuteState law, unless the Council shall otherwise provide by emergency ordinance in accordance with Section 3.06 of the Adopted 03-23-2020 28 Jufn!7/ Charter.. In accordance with Section 3.06 of the city charter the city council has the authority to forgo this requirement to advertise for bids. When a bid is required, the City Council has the option of lowest responsible bid or best value bid as described in the Minnesota State StatutesState law. The Council may, however, reject any and all bids. Nothing contained in this Section shall prevent the council Council from contracting for the doing of work with patented processes, or from the Commented \[SS1\]: Not sure what this is supposed to be referencing (maybe single purchasing of patented appliances. source?) . I would take it out or make it more specific. Section. 6.07. Further Purchase Regulations Subject to the express provisions of this Charter, the City Council may adopt additional administrative rules and regulations regarding purchases and contracts by resolution. Section 6.08. Labor Contracts. The City Manager is responsible for negotiating contracts with the City officers and employees or their bargaining agents to extend for an appropriate term and shall submit the final agreement to the Council for approval. Adopted 03-23-2020 29 Jufn!8/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:November 3, 2025 Meeting Type: Charter Commission Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Title Future Meeting Topics Background Future meeting topicsrequested by commissioners: Candidate Interview Process Proposed Charter language regarding who is (in)eligible to serve on the commission, specifically section 2.013 of Chapter 2 Selection of next Chapter for review Commission Onboarding Manual Meeting Schedule Cadance Chapter 6 Recommendation None. Attachments and Other Resources Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 30