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City Council Meeting
February 9, 2026 at 7 p.m.
7071 University Avenue NE
Agenda
Call to Order
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the Agenda is at the back of the Council Chambers. A paper copy of the entire Agenda packet is at the podium. The
Agenda and all related materials may also be found on the City’s website at https://www.fridleymn.gov/Your-
Government/City-Council-Commissions/Agenda-Center.
Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Proposed Consent Agenda
The following items are considered to be routine by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be
no discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests, at which time that item may be moved to the Regular
Agenda.
Meeting Minutes
1.Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of January 26, 2026
2.Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of January 26, 2026
New Business
3.Resolution No. 2026-08, Approving Storm Water Drainage, Utility, and Access
Easement Agreements with River Edge BC Owner, LP for Rivers Edge Business Center
Licenses
4.Resolution No. 2026-16, Approving Springbrook Nature Center Foundation
Temporary Lawful Gambling and Liquor Permits
Claims
5.Resolution No. 2026-18, Approving Claims for the Period Ending February 4, 2026
Open Forum
The Open Forum allows the public to address the Council on subjects that are not on the Regular Agenda. The
Council may take action, reply, or give direction to staff. Please limit your comments to five minutes or less.
Regular Agenda
The following items are proposed for the Council's consideration. All items will have a presentation from City staff,
are discussed, and considered for approval by separate motions.
New Business
6.Resolution No. 2026-17, Approving Fridley Lions Club Temporary Liquor Permit for
Winter Warm Up Event
Informal Status Reports
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title: Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of January 26,
2026
Background
Attached are the minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of January 26, 2026.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Receive the minutes from the City Council conference meeting of January 26, 2026.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity
xOrganizational Excellence
Community Identity & Relationship Building
Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Attachments and Other Resources
1.January 26, 2026 City Council Conference Meeting Minutes
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and
businesses.
City Council Conference Meeting
January 26, 2026
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
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
James Lange, Fire Chief
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Items for Discussion
1. Demonstration of New Fire Truck
Fire Chief James Lange provided the City Council with a demonstration of the new pumper truck
in the Fire Division.
2. Northstar Rail Update
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director, provided the City Council an update on the
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Northstar Rail Line, the 57 Avenue bridge project, congregate care legislation and special TIF
legislation continuation.
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title: Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of January 26, 2026
Background
Attached are the minutes from the City Council meeting of January 26, 2026.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of January 26,
2026.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity
XOrganizational Excellence
Community Identity & Relationship Building
Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Attachments and Other Resources
1.January 26, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and
businesses.
City Council Meeting
January 26, 2026
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of January 26, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
1.Proclamation of January 26-30 as Winter Salt Awareness Week
Mayor Ostwald read the Proclamation Designating January 26-30 as Winter Salt Awareness Week.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, provided information on Winter Salt Awareness Week and
thanked the Council for its support.
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval/Receipt of Minutes
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2.Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of January 5, 2026.
3.Receive the Minutes from the December 4, 2025, HRA meeting.
4.Receive the Minutes from the October 14, 2025, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission
Meeting.
5.Receive the Minutes from the December 1, 2025, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
6.Receive the Minutes from the December 3, 2025, Public Arts Commission.
New Business
7.Resolution No. 2026-06, Approving an Agreement Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for Participation in the
Violent Crimes Reduction Unit (VCRU).
8.Resolution No 2026-12, Approving Entering into a Contract for Health Insurance with Medica, Inc.
for the 2026 Plan Year.
9.Resolution No. 2026-14, Approving Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships Received Between
November 15, 2025, and January 21, 2026.
Claims
10.Resolution No. 2026-15, Approving Claims for the Period Ending January 21, 2026.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
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Elisa Schnell, 4632 2 Street NE, commented on the values of the community and the importance of
protecting the community. She commented on the harm that is being caused by the Federal enforcement
actions and the two lives that have been lost in a neighboring city. She commented on a recent incident
she believed to be a burglary, but was actually a young man attempting to flee ICE agents. She asked
the City to take the position of protecting residents rather than cooperating with Federal agents.
Jake Karnopp, Chair of the Fridley School Board, commented that he is speaking on behalf of the School
Board as a whole, and if other members of the Board choose to speak tonight, they are speaking on their
own behalf. He supported the men and women of the Fridley Police Department and directed his
statement towards the City Council. He stated that the City has declined to recognize or apply Federal
and constitutional laws that restrict enforcement in school settings and has declined to collaborate with
the School District to keep students safe in the schools. He stated that ICE has been present at the schools
and bus stops, which has created fear and absenteeism. He reviewed the different laws and rulings in
place that protect the right to education for all students regardless of immigration status. He commented
on the communities in the metro that have stated that they would uphold these rights and protect the
right to education, whereas Fridley has not taken that position. He stated that this refusal has
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consequences and described the path that the School District has had to take on its own to protect
students and staff, noting that 428 students have already signed up for e-learning as they do not feel safe
attending school. He asked the Council to acknowledge the protections that limit civil immigration
enforcement on K-12 properties, update its 2017 immigration guidance to comply with current federal
laws, and adopt formal cooperation with Fridley Public Schools to ensure that law enforcement will
protect children and uphold the law. He invited the members of the Council to attend a ride-along with
the Superintendent to drive staff members to work who are otherwise afraid, to distribute groceries to
families to afraid to leave their homes, or to patrol bus stops in the morning or afternoon to provide
security to students.
Avonna Stark spoke as a resident and commented that the community is tired, exhausted, scared, and
angry, and yet in attendance tonight to speak about what they believe. She asked for strong leadership
in a time of conflict. She was disappointed that her calls and texts had been unanswered, outside of
Councilmember Vescio. She stated that a member of the Council has also blocked her on social media
in response to a text communication she sent them. She commented on the impacts of ICE activity in the
community and asked the Council to take action and request that ICE leave the state. She asked the
people in the room to be the change they want to see and volunteered to help them run for office.
Aaron Klemz, recognized that this is an unprecedented time where places that were once considered safe
are no longer safe. He stated that the schools are doing an amazing job, with parents and volunteers
joining, in an attempt to keep students and staff safe. He spoke of recent incidents involving ICE and the
impacts on the community, with people too afraid to leave their homes, small businesses that are afraid
to be open, and students who are afraid to attend school. He asked that the Council adopt a resolution
supporting an eviction moratorium, as people should not have to choose between their safety and their
home. He asked the City to protect political expression and the upcoming caucuses.
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Aaron Rothe, Jackson and 66, commented that he barely recognizes the community his family chose to
live in. He spoke of the fear people are feeling in the community and things that are happening to people
in the community as a result of interactions with ICE. He commented on the public safety actions residents
are taking and asked that the Police Department do the same, noting that those actions do not interfere
with the Federal activity. He asked the Council and Police Department to do more.
Nicole Allen, Blaine resident and Fridley teacher, spoke of the fear she sees in students.
Natividad Seefeld, 1106 Onondaga Street NE, commented that she lives in one of the two manufactured
home communities in Fridley and is also the President of that community. She commented on the recent
ICE activity in their manufactured home community, and a conflict with the ICE officers she experienced,
and the experiences of others in the community with ICE. She commented that they are not evicting
people in their manufactured community. She asked the Council to do something and shared a statement
from the ROC USA foundation.
Christina Camp, Fridley Public Schools educator, expressed concern with the growing fear related to ICE
activity and the impact that it is having on students and staff. She asked the City to take a clear and
public stance to protect students and families, reaffirm school as safe places, and ensure that local policies
do not contribute to the fear, trauma, or unlawful practices.
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Jonathon Rehlander, 615 57 Avenue NE, stated that the stories shared tonight are not unique. He stated
that in the morning, he has to drive by the school to ensure there are no ICE vehicles before his wife
follows behind with his child. He stated that it has never been risky to go to school, go to work, or go to
a business. He appreciated that the City did not create this situation, and is being put in a tough position.
He asked what could be done and believed that more is needed. He recognized the laws and stated that
people need to feel safe to participate in democracy and have their voices heard without worrying if they
will come home that night. He recognized that there are hard choices to make, and it is time to have
those hard conversations.
Annie Jenson, Topper Lane NE, provided historical examples, noting that people often think they would
have been one of the good ones. She commented that the people fled horrible conditions to seek
freedom, as they have in the past. She asked that the community be problem solvers and that their
kindness be contagious. She asked the Council to do what it can and a little more to make up for those
who are bystanders.
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Kade Bardenpratt, 67 and 7, commented that he is a third-generation Fridley resident and the
challenges facing the young generation. He commented on the lack of safety and unlawful activities of
ICE in the communities of Minnesota. He asked the leaders of the city to do their jobs and protect the
community.
Anna Pribula, 6880 East River Road, commented on her experience in childcare and the fear that those
children are feeling.
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Kate Grim, 555 67 Avenue, stated that she applied for a previous open position on the City Council and
noted that she sees a number of others who applied for that position present tonight as well. She stated
that there are other faces who are not present tonight because they are protecting their neighbors. She
spoke of the actions they are taking in the community to protect their neighbors. She asked the City to
support an eviction moratorium and shared a draft resolution for the Council to consider.
Nikki Karnopp, 482 Rice Creek Terrace, commented on her civic participation in the community and stated
that she is watching what leadership is saying and not saying. She asked questions about the statements
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released on January 23 from the Mayor and Chief George. She referenced the deceit under which ICE
is conducting its activity and asked what would be done about that. She stated that the minority class
that is being targeted needs assistance. She asked them to come together as citizens and elected officials
to protect those who call Fridley home.
Brian Glare, 6730 Jackson Street, stated that as an architect, he has spent time designing schools, and he
never imagined that the threat they would be designing against would be the government. He stated
that people should not have to worry if they will be safe at school or work. He asked the Council to sign
an eviction moratorium and to hold ICE accountable to the laws and constitutional rights that everyone
else is held to.
Wade, Georgetown on the River resident, commented on the work they are doing in the community to
distribute food to the community. He stated the City could assist in protecting school bus routes, and
the eviction moratorium also makes sense. He asked the Council to read the draft moratorium tonight.
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LeahKim Gannett, Starlight Boulevard, stated that her children attend Anoka High School and receive bus
transportation. She commented that currently her children have a white driver, but for years had a driver
of color, and she has had to prepare her students for what to do if their driver is taken and the bus is left
on the side of the road. She provided her experience of a vehicle that was following a school bus recently
in their neighborhood. She recognized the work of parents in the community and the work ICE is doing,
trying to infiltrate these parent groups. She asked the City for help.
Nicole, Georgetown on the River resident, commented that she lives and works in Fridley and provided
information on the work that is done by her employer to euthanize elderly and sick pets in the homes of
residents. She asked the Council to support the rent moratorium to provide residents with peace of mind
that they do not need to choose between whether they will live in their homes and afford groceries.
Mandy Meisner, Anoka County Commissioner for District 7 and Fridley resident, stated that she is present
tonight to listen to the community. She commended the School Board for being fierce advocates for the
children in the community. She stated that as an elected official, she encouraged everyone to work
together to focus efforts on needed changes in the federal delegation. She stated that the local level is
the only level of government where they can work together to get things done. She thanked those who
shared their stories and stated that perhaps all local government bodies in Fridley could write a letter to
the federal delegation supporting change, noting that she would sign the letter as well. She commented
on the letters that she is writing in addition. She recognized that people are fighting for their lives in real
ways and urged the community not to fight with one another, but instead fight against the inhumane
tactics and unlawful actions of ICE. She welcomed residents to reach out to her and provided her contact
information.
Mayor Ostwald thanked everyone for their comments and the time they took to share their stories. He
noted that if members of the public want to continue discussions, the Council can speak with them
personally following the remainder of the agenda.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Vescio.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
New Business
11.Resolution No. 2026-11, Approving Gas/Tobacco and Off-Sale Liquor License for MN C-Store
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk, presented a request from Marissa Powers for a Gas/Tobacco License
and Off-Sale Liquor License for MN C-Store (dba BP Gas Station) located at 7600 University Avenue
NE and recommended approval of the resolution as presented.
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Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the petitioner was present and expressed concern with the
appearance of the building and property. Ms. Kondrick replied that this is a corporation outside of
Minnesota, and therefore, it is difficult for them to attend in person. She confirmed that staff would
remain the same, and it is the corporate ownership that is changing. She stated that Community
Development staff are aware of those issues and are hoping to have more success working with the
new property owner.
Councilmember Evanson asked and received confirmation that the current owner is also absentee and
out of state.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2026-11, Approving Gas/Tobacco
and Off-Sale Liquor License for MN C-Store. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
12.Resolution No. 2026-07, Awarding Well Rehabilitation Project No. 26-448
Mr. Kosluchar provided background information on the request, noting that bids were publicly
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opened on Tuesday, January 20 and four responsive bids were received. He provided information
on the proposed project and recommended that the project be awarded to Mineral Service Plus, LLC
of Green Isle, MN. The draft resolution awards the combined base bid, alternate, and five percent
contingency for a total amount of $240,819.60.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there would be any impacts on water service. Mr. Kosluchar
provided information on the spring and fall work that would be completed in order to ensure that
there is no disruption to residents during the peak times of usage.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2026-07, Awarding Well
Rehabilitation Project No. 26-448. Seconded by Councilmember Cardona.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
13.Resolution No. 2026-09, Approving a Community Development Block Grant Application for the
Flanery Park Improvements
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, provided background information on the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the grants it provides to communities, and past projects
completed in Fridley that utilized CDBG funds. He presented the proposed resolution related to the
proposed Flanery Park improvements.
Councilmember Cardona commended staff for their efforts in the plan development for the project
and an attempt to secure outside funding. He asked if funds had been allocated in the budget for
this project and whether receipt of grant funds would free up those budgeted funds for other uses.
Mr. Maher replied that these items have been included in the CIP for a number of years, and if grant
funds are received, they could complete enhancements to the project, and/or it would free up the
funds they have issued bonds for other projects within the Parks System Improvement Plan.
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Motion made by Councilmember Cardona to adopt Resolution No. 2026-09, Approving a Community
Development Block Grant Application for the Flanery Park Improvements. Seconded by
Councilmember Vescio.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
14.Resolution No. 2026-10, Approving a Community Development Block Grant Application for the
Summit Square Park Improvements
Mr. Maher presented a request for the same grant program as the last case for Summit Square Park
improvements.
County Commissioner Mandy Meisner was happy to see Fridley applying for CDBG funds. She stated
that the cities she represents have been qualified as low-income, which makes it easier to qualify. She
commented on the threats the CDBG program is experiencing at the federal level and encouraged
the City to take advantage of the program for as long as it is available.
Ms. Pribula commented that she is a retired childcare provider and the kids will love these parks. She
noted a need for shade at the parks.
Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, Approving a Community
Development Block Grant Application for the Summit Square Park Improvements. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
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Councilmember Bolkcom noted the upcoming Winterfest events taking place on February 7. She stated
that they are also collecting winter gear for youth and adults in need. She also spoke about Fare for All,
which is a local food distribution event.
Councilmember Cardona thanked everyone who attended and provided input tonight.
Councilmember Evanson commented that he struggles to find the right words and was moved by the
show of support from the community tonight. He stated that he has been grieved by what he has seen
not just in Fridley but in other areas plagued by unrest. He stated that he will continue to pray for his
colleagues and ask that they be provided wisdom to do the right thing, which will not be the easy thing,
and for all other local and state elected officials, and for the police. He is committed to having dialogue
with the Council and others to process the input they received. He wanted to ensure that the community
remains safe and does not want to see a revisit of the chaos that occurred six years ago when buildings
were burned on Lake Street. He stated that he is committed to upholding the oath he took when he
accepted this office.
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Mayor Ostwald thanked everyone who shared their thoughts and noted that he welcomes additional
discussion with those who are still present after the meeting.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Vescio.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously, and the meeting
adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa MooreDave Ostwald
City ClerkMayor
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Title: Resolution No. 2026-08, Approving Storm Water Drainage, Utility, and Access
Easement Agreements with River Edge BC Owner, LP for Rivers Edge Business
Center
Background
On November 10, 2025, the City Council (Council) approved a request by Endeavor
Development, LLC (Developer) to vacate existing drainage, utility and access easements to allow
for the redevelopment of the property at 7350 Commerce Lane N.E. The vacation's approval was
granted pending, amongst other items, a development agreement for the relocation of existing
City of Fridley (City) utilities that occupy the easement. On January 5, the Council approved a
Development Agreement with Endeavor Development, LLC for River Edge Business Center,
which has been executed with the Developer and City.
The property is located west of University Avenue, north of 73rd Avenue, and abuts the BNSF
railroad to the west. The Developer proposes to demolish an existing structure and construct a
new, larger warehouse/distribution center, which will become River Edge Business Center. The
proposed building’s footprint will occupy the easement and therefore, the utilities must be
relocated. This will include relocation of a 60-inch diameter storm sewer interceptor and
associated drainage swale and an eight inch sanitary sewer main, both of which serve upstream
properties.
The costs of the storm water and sanitary sewer relocation, their inspection, and surety in the
event of non-performance are fully borne by the Developer in this agreement. The City will own
and operate the utilities subject to this agreement after their construction. The Developer is also
required to establish new easements, submit a performance surety to the City ensuring the
satisfactory completion of all relocated utilities and improvements as required by the
Development Agreement, and provide completion of all improvements to City and other
permitting agency standards.
In order for the City to access and maintain the utilities, the attached Easement and Access
Agreements are requested to be approved by the City Council, as the Developer has requested
modifications that have been reviewed for acceptance by staff and the City Attorney.
Financial Impact
The Easement and Access agreements will allow the City to maintain the public improvements as
identified by the Development Agreement. Maintenance costs will initially be reduced, due to
the new construction of these improvements. A new pond is added that the City will maintain to
provide additional water quality treatment in the Oak Glen Creek subwatershed.
Recommendation
Staff recommend approval of Resolution No. 2026-08, Approving a Storm Water Drainage,
Utility, and Access Easement Agreement with River Edge BC Owner, LP for Rivers Edge Business
Center and authorizing execution.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places
XFinancial Stability & Commercial Prosperity
Organizational Excellence
Community Identity & Relationship Building
Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Attachments and Other Resources
1.Resolution No. 2026-08
2.City of Fridley Stormwater Drainage and Access Easement
3.City of Fridley Access Easement
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and
businesses.
Resolution No. 2026-08
Approving Storm Water Drainage, Utility, and Access Easement Agreements
with River Edge BC Owner, LP for River Edge Business Center
Whereas, Endeavor Development, LLC (Developer) has made application to the City Council for
approval of the River Edge Business Center located at 7350 Commerce Lane (Development); and
Whereas, the City Council has on November 10, 2025, granted vacation of a drainage and utility
easement for storm water and sanitary sewer purposes, to enable construction of the
Development through relocation of a storm water interceptor and sanitary sewer main pending a
development agreement with the Developer; and
Whereas, the City Council has on January 5, 2026, approved a Development Agreement with
Endeavor Development, LLC for River Edge Business Center which has been executed with the
Developer; and
Whereas, the Developer has submitted final plans, that have completed design and have been
approved by Staff for construction; and
Whereas, said plans will include certain public improvements that will include a relocated trunk
storm sewer system, new stormwater pond, and a relocated sanitary sewer main that will be owned
and maintained by the City of Fridley after construction of the development is concluded; and
Whereas, relocation of said utilities are at the sole request of and benefit to the Developer; and
Whereas, the attached proposed 1) Storm Water Drainage, Utility, and Access Easement
Agreement and 2) Access Easement Agreement have been reviewed by the City Attorney and
recommended for approval by staff.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridleyhereby approves the
attached 1) Storm Water Drainage, Utility, and Access Easement Agreement and 2) Access
Easement Agreement with River Edge BC Owner, LP for River Edge Business Center and authorizes
execution of the agreements.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9 day of February, 2026.
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Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk
STORM WATER DRAINAGE, UTILITY, AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT
This Storm Water Drainage, Utility, and Access Easement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made,
granted and conveyed this day of February, 2026 by and between River Edge BC Owner, LP, a
Delaware limited partnership, (“Owner”), and the City of Fridley, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”
together with the Owner collectively the “Parties”).
RECITALS
A.Owner owns real property legally described on Exhibit A (the “Owner’s Property”).
B.Owner wishes to create for the benefit of the City a non-exclusive perpetual easement over
the Owner’s Property for the purpose of maintaining, repairing and replacing a storm water pipe,
discharging storm water from the storm water pipe into a storm water detention pond, and for a
sanitary sewer pipe on, over, under, and across portions of the Owner’s Property for the benefit of
the City.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and
valuable consideration to it in hand paid by the City, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1.Creation of Easement. Owner hereby grants and conveys to the City a non-exclusive
perpetual easement on, over, under, and across that portion of the Owner’s Property legal
described on Exhibit B-1 and depicted on Exhibit B-2 (the “Easement Area”), for purposes of
maintaining, repairing, and replacing a storm water pipe (the “Storm Pipe”) to discharge water
flowing through the Storm Pipe into the storm detention pond (the “Pond”), and for purposes of
maintaining, repairing, and replacing a sanitary sewer pipe (the “Sanitary Pipe”) located within the
Easement Area and for all such purposes ancillary, incident or related thereto including the right of
the City, its contractors, agents, and employees (collectively, the “City Authorized Parties”) of
access over, under, across, through the Easement Area to perform its obligations described in
Section 2. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any right for the general public to
occupy or utilize the Easement Area.
2.Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Obligations. The City shall be responsible for any
repair and replacement of the Storm Pipe, Pond, and related storm water facilities, drainage
facilities, underground pipes, culverts, conduits, and vegetation (collectively the “Storm Facilities”)
as well as the Sanitary Pipe and shall maintain the same in good condition at all times. The City
shall be entitled upon twenty-four hours’ notice to enter the Easement Area for the purposes of
construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance, replacement, grading, sloping, and restoration
relating to storm water drainage and storm water quality, unless an emergency makes such notice
impossible. At any and all times during which the City undertakes and performs any such
maintenance, repair or replacement activities, it shall not unreasonably interfere with the use by
the Owner of the Owner’s Property. All costs and expenses of any such maintenance, repair and
replacement with respect to the Storm Facilities shall be borne solely by the City, except to the
extent such activities are necessitated by the negligence or willful misconduct of Owner.
Furthermore, the City shall be solely responsible for any and all damage of any nature whatsoever
which occurs on or to any portion of the Owner Property as a result of the City’s actions or inaction
under this Agreement.
3.Owner’s Obligations. Notwithstanding the conveyance of the easement to the City and the
rights of the City set forth herein, the fee title owner of the Owner’s Property shall have and retain
primary responsibility for maintenance of the Owner’s Property and shall not interfere with and shall
not perform or undertake any activity inconsistent with or that could damage or restrict the City’s
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easement rights. Owner shall maintain the Easement Area free of encroachments, except as may
be approved by the City. If Owner fails to maintain the Easement Area free of unapproved
encroachments, the City may remove any encroachments of Owner within or on the City’s
easement and Owner shall be solely responsible for bearing the costs of any such removal.
4.Owner’s Representations. Owner represents that subject to existing easements, if any, for
public highways, roads, railroads, laterals, ditches, pipelines and electrical transmission and/or
distribution lines and telephone and cable television lines covering the Owner’s Property and
Easement Area, the Owner is lawfully possessed of the land and has good and lawful right and
power to convey it, and that the Easement Area is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
except as recorded in the public records.
5.Enforcement. If either of the Parties defaults under this Agreement (the “Defaulting Party”),
and such default continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof in the event of a failure to
pay money, or for sixty (60) days after written notice thereof in the event of a non-monetary default
(provided that in the case of a non-monetary default, if the default cannot reasonably be cured
within sixty (60) days, then such additional time as shall be reasonably necessary), then the non-
defaulting party giving notice of such default (the “Non-Defaulting Party”) shall be entitled to seek,
as its sole remedy, damages for non-performance or specific performance of this Agreement;
provided, however, that after the time for curing of such default has expired, the Non-Defaulting
Party may cure such default (but shall not be obligated to do so) and seek recovery in the amount
of any costs and expenses incurred and damages suffered as a result of such default and the cure
of such default, including any costs and expenses incurred and damage suffered as a result of
maintenance and repair (in the event of a non-monetary default), and including any costs and
expenses of collection thereof (the "Cure Expenses").
6.City’s Limitations of Liability. The City shall not be responsible for any costs, expenses,
damages, demands, obligations, penalties, attorneys' fees and losses resulting from any claims,
actions, suits, or proceedings based upon a release or threat of release of any hazardous
substances, petroleum, pollutants, and contaminants which may have existed on, or which relate
to, the Easement Area or the Owner’s Property prior to the date hereof. Nothing contained herein
shall be deemed a waiver by the City of any governmental immunity defenses, statutory or
otherwise. Further, any and all claims brought by Owner, its heirs, successors or assigns, shall be
subject to any governmental immunity defenses of the City and the maximum liability limits provided
by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466.
7.Restoration of Owner’s Property and No Interference. In the event that there is damage to
the Owner’s Property that was caused by the City or the City Authorized Parties, the City shall be
responsible for promptly repairing the damage at its own expense. The City shall at all times
conduct all of its activities within the Easement Area in such a manner as not to interfere with or
impede in any manner whatsoever the operation of the Owner’s Property and any related activities
of Owner.
8.Covenants Run with the Land. The terms of this Agreement shall constitute covenants that
run with the land and shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the fee title owners of
the Owner’s Property, the City, and their respective heirs, successors and assigns.
9.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
10.Amendment, Modification or Waiver. No amendment, modification or waiver of any
condition, provision or term shall be of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the Parties to
be bound or a duly authorized representative, and specifying with particularity the extent and nature
of such amendment, modification or waiver. Any waiver by one of the Parties of any default of
another of the Parties shall not affect or impair any right arising from any subsequent default.
Except as expressly and specifically stated otherwise, nothing herein shall limit the remedies and
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rights of the Parties hereto under and pursuant to this Agreement.
11.Counterparts and Signature Pages. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. The signatures to this Agreement may
be executed and notarized on separate pages, and when attached to this Agreement shall
constitute one complete document.
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OWNER:
River Edge BC Owner, LP,
a Delaware limited partnership
By:
Name: Joshua Budish
Its: Authorized Signer
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
On this ___ day of February, 2026, before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared
Joshua Budish, the Authorized Signer of River Edge BC Owner, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, to me personally
known to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed
the same as their free act and deed.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
By: By:
Name:David Ostwald Name:Walter T. Wysopal
Its: MayorMayor Its: City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ANOKA)
On this ______ day of February, 2026, before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally
appeared David Ostwald and Walter T. Wysopal, to me personally known, who being each by me duly sworn, each did
say that they are respectively the Mayor and City Manager of the City of Fridley, the municipality named in the foregoing
instrument, and that the seal affixed to said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of said municipality by authority
of its City Council and said Mayor and City Manager acknowledged said instrument to the be free act and deed of said
municipality.
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Exhibit A - Legal Description of Owner’s Property
Real property in the City of Fridley, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, described as follows:
Parcel 1:
That part of Lot 4, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County,
Minnesota, lying east of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 4, distant 15.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said
Lot 4; thence southerly parallel to the west line of said Lot 4 to the south line of said Lot 4; and there
terminating.
AND
The South 54.70 feet of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Anoka County, Minnesota, lying East of the following described line.
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 3, distant 205.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said
Lot 3, thence southerly to a point on the south line of said Lot 3, distant 125.00 feet east of the Southwest
corner of said Lot 3; and there terminating.
EXCEPT:
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, and which lies east of a line beginning at a point on
the north line of said Lot 3 being 205.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence southerly
to a point on the south line of said Lot 3 being 125.00 feet east of the southwest corner of said Lot 3 and
which lies northwesterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds
West, along the north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet to the point of beginning; thence South
00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of 93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes
03 seconds West a distance of 40.92 feet ; thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds West, a
distance of 129.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 102.57 feet;
thence South 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 133.70 feet to the south line of said
Lot 3; and said line there terminating.
Parcel 2:
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County,
Minnesota, lying north of the South 54.70 feet of said Lot 3 and east of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 3, distant 205.00 feet east of the Northwest corner of
said Lot 3; thence southerly to a point on the south line of said Lot 3, distant 125.00 feet east of the
Southwest corner of said Lot 3 and there terminating.
EXCEPT:
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, and which lies east of a line beginning at a point on
the north line of said Lot 3 being 205.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence southerly
to a point on the south line of said Lot 3 being 125.00 feet east of the southwest corner of said Lot 3 and
which lies northwesterly of the following described line:
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Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds
West, along the north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet to the point of beginning; thence South
00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of 93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes
03 seconds West a distance of 40.92 feet; thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds West, a
distance of 129.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 102.57 feet;
thence South 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 133.70 feet to the south line of said
Lot 3; and said line there terminating.
Abstract Property
\[Comprises PIDs 10-30-24-14-0065, 10-30-24-14-0066, 11-30-24-23-0025, and 11-30-24-23-0026\]
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Exhibit B-1 – Legal Description of Easement Area
An easement for drainage and utility purposes over, under, and across the following described property:
Those parts of Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 11, Township 30, Range 24,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota.
AND
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, which lies easterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds
West, along the north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet to the point of beginning; thence South
00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of 93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes
03 seconds West a distance of 40.92 feet; thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds West, a
distance of 129.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 102.57 feet;
thence South 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 133.70 feet to the south line of said
Lot 3; and said line there terminating.
AND
That part of Lot 4, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying east of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 4, distant 15.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said
Lot 4; thence southerly parallel to the west line of said Lot 4 to the south line of said Lot 4; and there
terminating.
Said easement is described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds
West, along the north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes
42 seconds East a distance of 93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West a
distance of 40.92 feet; thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds West, a distance of 129.69 feet;
thence South 11 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 102.57 feet; thence South 01 degree
22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 107.68 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Point A and
the point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 28 seconds East 79.10 feet; thence South 00
degrees 00 minutes 29 seconds West 430.99 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 31 seconds East
119.54 feet; thence South 65 degrees 36 minutes 55 seconds East 104.28 feet; thence South 89 degrees
59 minutes 31 seconds East 318.00 feet; thence North 50 degrees 17 minutes 37 seconds East 65.02
feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 29 seconds East 435.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59
minutes 31 seconds East 55.94 feet to the east line of said Lot 3; thence South 01 degrees 42 minutes 50
seconds East 512.74 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 4; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02
seconds West, along the south line of said Lot 4, a distance of 828.75 feet to the southwest corner of the
above described property; thence northerly 492.00 feet along the westerly line of said property, along a
non-tangential curve concave to the west, having a radius of 11,541.86 feet, a central angle of 02
degrees 26 minutes 33 seconds, and a chord bearing of North 10 degrees 52 minutes 51 seconds West
to the north line of said Lot 4; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds East, along said north line
of Lot 4, a distance of 188.08 feet to the intersection with a line bearing South 01 degrees 22 minutes 32
seconds West from the aforementioned Point A; thence North 01 degrees 22 minutes 32 seconds East
26.02 feet to said Point A and there closing.
Exhibit B-2 – Depiction of Easement Area
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ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT
This Access Easement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made, granted and conveyed this day of
February, 2026 by and between River Edge BC Owner, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, (“Owner”),
and the City of Fridley, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City” together with the Owner collectively the
“Parties”).
RECITALS
A.Owner owns real property legally described on Exhibit A (the “Owner’s Property”).
B.The City is the owner of a storm water pond located adjacent to the Owner’s Property
that is not otherwise accessible from a public right-of-way (the “City Parcel”).
C.Owner wishes to create for the benefit of the City a non-exclusive perpetual easement
over a portion of the Owner’s Property for the purpose of allowing the City to access the City
Parcel from the public right-of-way.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and
valuable consideration to it in hand paid by the City, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1.Creation of Easement. Owner hereby grants and conveys to the City a non-exclusive
perpetual easement on, over, under, and across that portion of the Owner’s Property legal
described on Exhibit B-1 and depicted on Exhibit B-2 (the “Easement Area”), for purposes of
allowing the City to access the City Parcel.
2.Scope of Easement. The above-described access easement permits the City, its
contractors, agents, and employees (collectively, the “City Authorized Parties”) to utilize the
Easement Area, with maintenance vehicles, personnel, and equipment, in order to access the
City Parcel to perform work on the storm pond during normal business hours; provided, however,
except in the event of emergency. The City shall not permit the general public to utilize the
Easement Area.
3.Owner’s Obligations. Notwithstanding the conveyance of the easement to the City and
the rights of the City set forth herein, the fee title owner of the Owner’s Property shall have and
retain primary responsibility for maintenance of the Owner’s Property and shall not interfere with
and shall not perform or undertake any activity inconsistent with or that could damage or restrict
the City’s easement rights. Owner shall maintain the Easement Area free of encroachments,
except as may be approved by the City. If Owner fails to maintain the Easement Area free of
unapproved encroachments, the City may remove any encroachments of Owner within or on the
City’s easement and Owner shall be solely responsible for bearing the costs of any such removal.
4.Owner’s Representations. Owner represents that subject to existing easements, if any,
for public highways, roads, railroads, laterals, ditches, pipelines and electrical transmission and/or
distribution lines and telephone and cable television lines covering the Owner’s Property and
Easement Area, the Owner is lawfully possessed of the land and has good and lawful right and
power to convey it, and that the Easement Area is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
except as recorded in the public records.
5.Enforcement. If either of the Parties defaults under this Agreement (the “Defaulting
Party”), and such default continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof in the event of a
failure to pay money, or for sixty (60) days after written notice thereof in the event of a non-
monetary default (provided that in the case of a non-monetary default, if the default cannot
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reasonably be cured within sixty (60) days, then such additional time as shall be reasonably
necessary), then the non-defaulting party giving notice of such default (the “Non-Defaulting
Party”) shall be entitled to seek, as its sole remedy, damages for non-performance or specific
performance of this Agreement; provided, however, that after the time for curing of such default
has expired, the Non-Defaulting Party may cure such default (but shall not be obligated to do so)
and seek recovery in the amount of any costs and expenses incurred and damages suffered as a
result of such default and the cure of such default, including any costs and expenses incurred and
damage suffered as a result of maintenance and repair (in the event of a non-monetary default),
and including any costs and expenses of collection thereof (the "Cure Expenses").
6.City’s Limitations of Liability. The City shall not be responsible for any costs, expenses,
damages, demands, obligations, penalties, attorneys' fees and losses resulting from any claims,
actions, suits, or proceedings based upon a release or threat of release of any hazardous
substances, petroleum, pollutants, and contaminants which may have existed on, or which relate
to, the Easement Area or the Owner’s Property prior to the date hereof. Nothing contained herein
shall be deemed a waiver by the City of any governmental immunity defenses, statutory or
otherwise. Further, any and all claims brought by Owner, its heirs, successors or assigns, shall
be subject to any governmental immunity defenses of the City and the maximum liability limits
provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466.
7.Restoration of Owner’s Property and No Interference. In the event that there is damage
to the Owner’s Property that was caused by the City or the City Authorized Parties, the City shall
be responsible for promptly repairing the damage at its own expense. The City shall at all times
conduct all of its activities within the Easement Area in such a manner as not to interfere with or
impede in any manner whatsoever the operation of the Owner’s Property and any related
activities of Owner.
8.Covenants Run with the Land. The terms of this Agreement shall constitute covenants
that run with the land and shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the fee title
owners of the Owner’s Property, the City, and their respective heirs, successors and assigns.
9.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
10.Amendment, Modification or Waiver. No amendment, modification or waiver of any
condition, provision or term shall be of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the Parties to
be bound or a duly authorized representative, and specifying with particularity the extent and
nature of such amendment, modification or waiver. Any waiver by one of the Parties of any
default of another of the Parties shall not affect or impair any right arising from any subsequent
default. Except as expressly and specifically stated otherwise, nothing herein shall limit the
remedies and rights of the Parties hereto under and pursuant to this Agreement.
11.Counterparts and Signature Pages. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. The signatures to this Agreement may
be executed and notarized on separate pages, and when attached to this Agreement shall
constitute one complete document.
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OWNER:
River Edge BC Owner, LP,
a Delaware limited partnership
By:
Name: Joshua Budish
Its: Authorized Signer
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
On this ___ day of February, 2026, before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared
Joshua Budish, the Authorized Signer of River Edge BC Owner, LP, a Delaware limited partnership, to me personally
known to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed
the same as their free act and deed.
Notary Public
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
By: By:
Name:David Ostwald Name:Walter T. Wysopal
Its: MayorMayor Its: City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF ANOKA)
On this ______ day of February, 2026, before me a Notary Public within and for said County, personally
appeared David Ostwald and Walter T. Wysopal, to me personally known, who being each by me duly sworn, each
did say that they are respectively the Mayor and City Manager of the City of Fridley, the municipality named in the
foregoing instrument, and that the seal affixed to said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of said municipality
by authority of its City Council and said Mayor and City Manager acknowledged said instrument to the be free act and
deed of said municipality.
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Exhibit A - Legal Description of Owner’s Property
Real property in the City of Fridley, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, described as follows:
Parcel 1:
That part of Lot 4, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County,
Minnesota, lying east of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 4, distant 15.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said
Lot 4; thence southerly parallel to the west line of said Lot 4 to the south line of said Lot 4; and there
terminating.
AND
The South 54.70 feet of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Anoka County, Minnesota, lying East of the following described line.
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 3, distant 205.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said
Lot 3, thence southerly to a point on the south line of said Lot 3, distant 125.00 feet east of the Southwest
corner of said Lot 3; and there terminating.
EXCEPT:
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, and which lies east of a line beginning at a point on
the north line of said Lot 3 being 205.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence southerly
to a point on the south line of said Lot 3 being 125.00 feet east of the southwest corner of said Lot 3 and
which lies northwesterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds
West, along the north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet to the point of beginning; thence South
00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of 93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes
03 seconds West a distance of 40.92 feet ; thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds West, a
distance of 129.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 102.57 feet;
thence South 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 133.70 feet to the south line of said
Lot 3; and said line there terminating.
Parcel 2:
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County,
Minnesota, lying north of the South 54.70 feet of said Lot 3 and east of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 3, distant 205.00 feet east of the Northwest corner of
said Lot 3; thence southerly to a point on the south line of said Lot 3, distant 125.00 feet east of the
Southwest corner of said Lot 3 and there terminating.
EXCEPT:
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, and which lies east of a line beginning at a point on
the north line of said Lot 3 being 205.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence southerly
to a point on the south line of said Lot 3 being 125.00 feet east of the southwest corner of said Lot 3 and
which lies northwesterly of the following described line:
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Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds
West, along the north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet to the point of beginning; thence South
00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of 93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes
03 seconds West a distance of 40.92 feet; thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds West, a
distance of 129.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 102.57 feet;
thence South 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 133.70 feet to the south line of said
Lot 3; and said line there terminating.
Abstract Property
\[Comprises PIDs 10-30-24-14-0065, 10-30-24-14-0066, 11-30-24-23-0025, and 11-30-24-23-0026\]
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Exhibit B-1 – Legal Description of Easement Area
A 20.00 foot wide easement for access purposes over, under, and across the following described property:
Those parts of Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 11, Township 30, Range 24, according
to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota.
AND
That part of Lot 3, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to the
recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, which lies easterly of the following described line:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds West, along the
north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 42
seconds East a distance of 93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 40.92
feet; thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 03 seconds West, a distance of 129.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees 48
minutes 23 seconds West a distance of 102.57 feet; thence South 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance
of 133.70 feet to the south line of said Lot 3; and said line there terminating.
AND
That part of Lot 4, Block 4, COMMERCE PARK, lying in Section 10, Township 30, Range 24, according to the
recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying east of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 4, distant 15.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 4;
thence southerly parallel to the west line of said Lot 4 to the south line of said Lot 4; and there terminating.
The centerline of said easement is described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 3; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds West, along the
north line of said Lot 3, a distance of 537.88 feet; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of
93.85 feet; thence South 30 degrees 58 minutes 03 seconds West a distance of 40.92 feet; thence South 73 degrees
57 minutes 03 seconds West, a distance of 129.69 feet; thence South 11 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds West a
distance of 102.57 feet; thence South 01 degree 22 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of 118.69 feet to the point
of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds East 201.44 feet;
thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds West 206.92 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as Point 'A';
thence North 00 degrees 22 minutes 42 seconds West 114.41 feet; thence North 42 degrees 57 minutes 35 seconds
East 55.64 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 02 seconds East 470.21 feet to the east line of said Lot 3, and
said centerline there terminating.
Together with a 20.00 foot wide easement for access purposes over, under, and across said property. The centerline
of said easement is described as follows:
Beginning at the aforementioned Point 'A', thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 18 sections West 97.46 feet; thence
North 23 degrees 05 minutes 01 seconds West 34.52 feet to the northwesterly line of said Lot 3, and said centerline
there terminating.
The sidelines of said easement are to be prolonged or shortened to terminate at said east line of Lot 3, said
northwesterly line of Lot 3, and said westerly line of the property.
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Exhibit B-2 – Depiction of Easement Area
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title: Resolution No. 2026-16, Approving Springbrook Nature Center Foundation
Temporary Lawful Gambling and Liquor Permits
Background
Pursuant to sections of the Fridley City Code (Code), certain business licensing activities require
approval of the Fridley City Council (Council), including Temporary Lawful Gambling permits and
Temporary Liquor Permits.
The City of Fridley (City) received an application from Kimberly Tillberry of the Springbrook
Nature Center Foundation for a Lawful Gambling permit for a Raffle event to be held at
Springbrook Nature Center on March 28, 2026. Ms. Tillberry has also applied for a temporary
liquor permit for this event.
Staff have performed the required verification steps spelled out in the Lawful Gambling Chapter
and the Liquor Chapter of the Code:
Verified completion of application materials — City Clerk's Office
Verified applicant is an authorized club, charitable, religious or non-profit organization
with a principal location in the City - City Clerk's Office
Criminal Background Check completed — Public Safety Department.
Upon approval of the Council, the City permits and associated certifications will be forwarded to
the State for issuance.
Financial Impact
All revenues for similar licenses were anticipated as part of the 2026 Budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2026-16, Approving Springbrook Nature
Center Foundation Temporary Lawful Gambling and Liquor Permits.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity
Organizational Excellence
xCommunity Identity & Relationship Building
xPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Attachments and Other Resources
1.Resolution No. 2026-16
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and
businesses.
Resolution No. 2026-16
Approving Springbrook Nature Center Foundation
Temporary Lawful Gambling and Liquor Permits
Whereas, the Fridley City Code (Code) and various sections of Minnesota Statute (M.S.) direct
licensing requirements for certain business activities within the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, pursuant to the Lawful Gambling Chapter of the Code, the City Council must approve
exempt lawful gambling permits; and
Whereas, a Temporary Lawful Gambling permit application was submitted by Kimberly Tillberry
for a raffle event to be held at Springbrook Nature Center on March 28, 2026; and
Whereas, pursuant to the Liquor Chapter of the Code, the City Council must approve temporary
intoxicating liquor permits; and
Whereas, a Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit application was submitted by Kimberly Tillberry
for the event at Springbrook Nature Center on March 28, 2026; and
Whereas , applicable City staff have reviewed the applications and conditions of the City’s permits
and have recommended the permits for approval.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
Temporary Lawful Gambling permit and Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit to be issued to
Kimberly Tillberry for the event to be held on March 28, 2026 at Springbrook Nature Center.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9th day of February, 2026.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Melissa Moore – City Clerk
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Emylie Morris, Accounts Payable
Title: Resolution No. 2026-18, Approving Claims for the Period Ending February 4,
2026
Background
Attached is Resolution No. 2026-18 and the claims report for the period ending February 4th,
2026.
Financial Impact
Included in the budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2026-18 and the claims report for the period
ending February 4th, 2026.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places
xFinancial Stability & Commercial Prosperity
Organizational Excellence
Community Identity & Relationship Building
Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Attachments and Other Resources
1.Resolution No. 2026-18
2.February 4, 2026 Bank Transaction Report
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and
businesses.
Resolution No. 2026-18
Approving Claims for the Period Ending February 4, 2026
Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 412.271 generally requires the City Council to review and approve
claims for goods and services prior to the release of payment; and
Whereas, a list of such claims for the period ending February 4, 2026, was reviewed by the City
Council.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
payment of the claims as presented.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9 day of February 2026.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald - Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore – City Clerk
Bank Transaction Report
City of Fridley, MN
Transaction Detail
Issued Date Range: 01/22/2026 - 02/04/2026
DateDescriptionTypeAmount
Bank Account: - City of Fridley
MINN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTERCheck
01/28/2026-464.32
01/28/2026ANOKA CONSERVATION DISTRICTCheck-6,047.74
01/28/2026ASPEN MILLS INCCheck-73.10
01/28/2026BOB'S PRODUCE RANCHCheck-35.23
01/28/2026CDW GOVERNMENT INCCheck-33,760.00
CENTERPOINT ENERGY-MINNEGASCOCheck
01/28/2026-5,494.97
COMCAST (PO BOX 37601)Check
01/28/2026-1,845.10
01/28/2026COMCAST/XFINITY (PO BOX 60533)Check-978.68
01/28/2026CORE & MAIN LPCheck-1,838.49
01/28/2026CRAWFORD DOOR SALES COCheck-350.00
01/28/2026DOUGLAS-KERR UNDERGROUND LLCCheck-50,325.90
FLUID INTERIORS LLCCheck
01/28/2026-7,437.92
FREIMUTH ENTERPRISES LLCCheck
01/28/2026-702.75
01/28/2026FRIENDLY CHEVROLET INCCheck-67.34
01/28/2026GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANIESCheck-15,031.00
01/28/2026HAMMER SPORTS LLCCheck-560.00
01/28/2026HAWKINS INCCheck-2,059.18
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGECheck
01/28/2026-110.00
HOTSY MINNESOTACheck
01/28/2026-892.61
HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY COCheck
01/28/2026-31.51
01/28/2026IMPERIAL DADECheck-70.69
01/28/2026INDELCO PLASTICS CORPORATIONCheck-240.04
01/28/2026KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INCCheck-23,882.64
01/28/2026LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUSTCheck-59,796.00
LOFFLER COMPANIES-131511Check
01/28/2026-2,576.32
MARTIN MARIETTACheck
01/28/2026-1,177.99
01/28/2026MENARDS - FRIDLEYCheck-52.36
01/28/2026MINN ITCheck-1,094.74
01/28/2026MP TECHNOLOGIES LLCCheck-208,403.12
01/28/2026NASH, ANTHONYCheck-200.00
ON SITE COMPANIESCheck
01/28/2026-1,403.00
PLATINUM POWER WASHING INCCheck
01/28/2026-75.00
01/28/2026POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INCCheck-1,478.06
01/28/2026REDPATH AND COMPANY LLCCheck-8,450.00
01/28/2026SCHROEDER PROCESS AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS LLCCheck-716.40
01/28/2026SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPCheck-1,905.00
SHRED RIGHTCheck
01/28/2026-62.65
ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITYCheck
01/28/2026-1,465.00
01/28/2026STIMEY ELECTRICCheck-4,683.40
01/28/2026VESTISCheck-326.98
01/28/2026XCEL ENERGYCheck-22,937.82
01/28/2026ZAHL-PETROLEUM MAINTENANCECheck-1,244.00
BOND TRUST SERVICES (BOND PMTS-WIRES)Bank Draft
01/28/2026-314,056.25
BOND TRUST SERVICES (BOND PMTS-WIRES)Bank Draft
01/28/2026-2,361,056.25
01/28/2026BOND TRUST SERVICES (BOND PMTS-WIRES)Bank Draft-881,500.00
01/28/2026BOND TRUST SERVICES (BOND PMTS-WIRES)Bank Draft-124,393.75
01/28/2026BOND TRUST SERVICES (BOND PMTS-WIRES)Bank Draft-1,498,725.00
01/30/2026FRIDLEY POLICE ASSOCIATION-PY onlyEFT-196.00
FRIDLEY-IAFF DUES/INTL ASSOC/FIRE FIGHTERSEFT
01/30/2026-120.00
VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST (for MINN DEFERRED)Bank Draft
01/30/2026-1,266.38
01/30/2026VOYA INSTITUTIONAL TRUST (for MINN DEFERRED)Bank Draft-2,634.20
01/30/2026CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE-457 Def.CompBank Draft-23,393.51
01/30/2026CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE-457 Def.CompBank Draft-6,194.32
01/30/2026CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SavBank Draft-413.08
PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESBank Draft
01/30/2026-49,285.98
PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESBank Draft
01/30/2026-164.46
01/30/2026PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESBank Draft-75,684.29
01/30/2026CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SavBank Draft-150.00
01/30/2026CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SavBank Draft-2,625.00
01/30/2026CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SavBank Draft-600.00
CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE Roth IRABank Draft
01/30/2026-7,571.19
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESBank Draft
01/30/2026-47,965.08
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESBank Draft
01/30/2026-18,775.30
01/30/2026MINN DEPT OF REVENUE - PAYROLL TAXBank Draft-28,309.35
01/30/2026INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESBank Draft-61,446.72
01/30/2026Payroll EFTEFT-422,120.45
02/03/2026SVAP II FRIDLEY MARKET LLCBank Draft-22,854.00
ALLIED MEDICAL TRAININGCheck
02/04/2026-195.00
ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEMCheck
02/04/2026-821.92
02/04/2026AMERICAN SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSCheck-27.60
02/04/2026ANOKA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COUNCILCheck-12,586.00
02/04/2026ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICECheck-472.16
02/04/2026ASPEN MILLS INCCheck-3,492.51
ASSOC OF MN BUILDING OFFICIALSCheck
02/04/2026-2,410.00
BLAINE CUSTOM APPAREL & AWARDSCheck
02/04/2026-90.00
02/04/2026BOLTON & MENK INCCheck-43,681.50
02/04/2026BRI/BENEFIT RESOURCE LLC - BPA/VEBACheck-1,223.25
02/04/2026CENTURY LINKCheck-934.16
02/04/2026COMCAST/XFINITY (PO BOX 60533)Check-174.80
COMPANION ANIMAL CONTROLCheck
02/04/2026-500.00
COON RAPIDS, CITY OFCheck
02/04/2026-358.62
COON RAPIDS, CITY OFCheck
02/04/2026-34,382.62
02/04/2026CORE & MAIN LPCheck-1,326.82
02/04/2026CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIP/DISTRIBUTIONCheck-791.83
02/04/2026CULLIGANCheck-126.45
CUMMINS INCCheck
02/04/2026-3,472.25
DAVISON, WILFRIDCheck
02/04/2026-1,440.00
02/04/2026FIRE SAFETY USACheck-7,708.75
02/04/2026FRIENDLY CHEVROLET INCCheck-156.17
02/04/2026FRONTLINE CRISIS ACADEMYCheck-825.00
02/04/2026GOLIATH HYDRO-VAC INCCheck-3,491.25
GREGERSON ROSOW JOHNSON & NILAN LTDCheck
02/04/2026-225.53
GURSTEL LAW FIRM PCCheck
02/04/2026-4,129.76
02/04/2026HAWKINS INCCheck-2,555.24
02/04/2026HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY COCheck-95.22
02/04/2026INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMCheck-455.90
02/04/2026JOHN HENRY FOSTERCheck-652.01
LEPAGE & SONSCheck
02/04/2026-345.45
MAC QUEENCheck
02/04/2026-10,282.59
02/04/2026MAPLEWOOD, CITY OFCheck-1,887.50
02/04/2026MARTIN MARIETTACheck-3,695.14
02/04/2026MENARDS - FRIDLEYCheck-111.96
02/04/2026METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATIONCheck-296.00
MINN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES-OMBCheck
02/04/2026-19,545.69
MINN RECREATION & PARK ASSOC - MRPACheck
02/04/2026-1,618.00
02/04/2026NEOGOV / GOVERMENTJOBS.COM INCCheck-16,043.30
02/04/2026NEW BRIGHTON, CITY OFCheck-1,749.72
02/04/2026NUSS TRUCK AND EQUIPMENTCheck-300.41
02/04/2026PREMIUM WATERS INCCheck-112.89
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INCCheck
02/04/2026-600.00
REVSPRING INCCheck
02/04/2026-4,056.02
STIMEY ELECTRICCheck
02/04/2026-3,976.55
02/04/2026STREICHER'SCheck-1,972.00
02/04/2026TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL INCCheck-617.00
02/04/2026TOMMY'S EXPRESS CAR WASH / RISE LLCCheck-14.00
02/04/2026TRI-STATE BOBCAT INCCheck-200.16
VERIZON WIRELESSCheck
02/04/2026-480.12
VESSCO INCCheck
02/04/2026-457.51
02/04/2026VESTISCheck-321.02
02/04/2026XCEL ENERGYCheck-168.45
02/04/2026ZIEGLER INCCheck-152.82
Bank Account Total: (121) -
6,619,654.23
Report Total: (121) -
6,619,654.23
Summary
Bank AccountCount
Amount
City of Fridley 121-6,619,654.23
Report Total: -6,619,654.23
Cash AccountCountAmount
999 999-121-6,619,654.23
101100 Cash in Bank -Report Total: -6,619,654.23
CITY Pooled Cash121
Transaction TypeCountAmount
Bank Draft22-5,529,064.11
Check96-668,153.67
EFT3-422,436.45
Report Total:
121-6,619,654.23
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 9, 2026
Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title: Resolution No. 2026-17, Approving Fridley Lions Club Temporary Liquor
Permit for Winter Warm Up Event
Background
Pursuant to sections of the Fridley City Code (Code), certain business licensing activities require
approval of the Fridley City Council (Council), including Temporary Liquor Permits.
The City of Fridley (City) received an application from Jo Young of the Fridley Lions temporary
liquor permit for Fridley Lions Winter Warm Up event being held Friday, February 27 at Banquets
of Minnesota.
Staff have performed the required verification steps spelled out in the Liquor Chapter of the
Code:
Verified completion of application materials — City Clerk's Office
Verified applicant is an authorized club, charitable, religious or non-profit organization
with a principal location in the City - City Clerk's Office
Criminal Background Check completed — Public Safety Department.
Upon approval of the Council, the City permit, and associated certifications will be forwarded to
the State for issuance.
Financial Impact
All revenues for similar licenses were anticipated as part of the 2026 Budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2026-17, Approving Fridley Lions Club
Temporary Liquor Permit for Winter Warm Up Event.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity
Organizational Excellence
xCommunity Identity & Relationship Building
xPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Attachments and Other Resources
1.Resolution No. 2026-17
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and
businesses.
Resolution No. 2026-17
Approving Fridley Lions Club
Temporary Liquor Permit for Winter Warm Up Event
Whereas, the Fridley City Code (Code) and various sections of Minnesota Statute (M.S.) direct
licensing requirements for certain business activities within the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, pursuant to the Liquor Chapter of the Code, the City Council must approve temporary
intoxicating liquor permits; and
Whereas, a Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit application was submitted by Jo Young of the
Fridley Lions for the Winter Warm Up Event at Banquets of Minnesota on February 27, 2026; and
Whereas , applicable City staff have reviewed the applications and conditions of the City’s permits
and have recommended the permit for approval.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit to be issued to Jo Young of the Fridley Lions for the Winter
Warm Up Event to be held on February 27, 2026 at Banquets of Minnesota.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 9th day of February, 2026.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald – Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Melissa Moore – City Clerk