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City Council Conference Meeting
December 22, 2025
5:30 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Jenny Baroda, Metropolitan Council
Julie Benadum, Consultant
Items for Discussion
1. Update on Metropolitan Council Sanitary Sewer Lift Station L32A Project
The City Council received a presentation from the Metropolitan Council about the Sanitary
Sewer Lift Station Project and discussed the landscaping plan and how to mitigate odor
concerns.
2. Legislative Priorities
Wally Wysopal, City Manager, provided background to the City Council on the
Intergovernmental relations processes and highlighted the City of Fridley’s participation in
various Member Associations. The City Council expressed a desire to pursue a strategy
concerning the State’s program of Fiscal Disparities.