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City Council Meeting
June 23, 2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
Agenda
Call to Order
The Fridley City Council (Council) requests that all attendees silence cell phones during the meeting. A paper copy
of the Agenda is at the back of the Council Chambers. A paper copy of the entire Agenda packet is at the podium.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
1.Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Proposed Consent Agenda
The following items are considered to beroutine 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
2.Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 9, 2025
3.Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of June 9, 2025
4.Receive the Minutes from the HRA Commission Meeting of May 1, 2025
5.Receive the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May 5, 2025
6.Receive the Minutes from the Public Arts Commission meetings of May 7, 2025 and May 14,
2025
New Business
7.Resolution No. 2025-63, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with
Independent School District #14
8.Resolution No. 2025-64, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of a Setting IV Special Education
School Resource Officer Agreement with Independent School District #14
9.Resolution No. 2025-75, Authorizing an Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant from the
Metropolitan Council for Improvements at the Park Plaza Cooperative
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10. Resolution No. 2025-79, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between May
17, 2025, and June 13, 2025
11. Resolution No. 2025-81, Indicating Support for the University of Minnesota Center for
Transportation Studies Safe Streets for Minnesota Communities Grant Application
Licenses
12. Resolution No. 2025-76, Approving Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit and Temporary Lawful
Gambling Permit for Springbrook Foundation Autumn Sampler to be Held September 26, 2025
13. Resolution No. 2025-80, Approving Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit for Fridley Historical
Society Fundraising Event to be Held October 4, 2025
Claims
14. Resolution No. 2025-78, Approving Claims for the Period Ending June 18, 2025
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
15. Resolution No. 2025-71, Denying the Massage Therapy Business License Application and Massage
Therapy Individual License Application for Li Liu and Oasis Spa
16. Resolution No. 2025-77, Revoking the On-Sale Liquor License Issued to Debesay Girmalul for
Continental Restaurant, 1040 Osborne Road
17. Resolution No. 2025-82, Affirming the Planning Commission Determination Regarding an
Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit for the Property Located at 6187 Heather Circle, Owned by Hamdi
Barre
18. Ordinance No. 1432, Amending the Fridley City Code to Add Chapter 210, Special Events and
Updating Chapter 209, Fees (First Reading)
Informal Status Reports
Adjournment
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Joe Starks, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Title
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Background
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) announced that
the Cityof Fridley (City)has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award represents
a significant achievement for the City and reflects the commitment of the City Council and staff to
meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.To earn recognition, budget documents
must meet nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation and excel as a policy
document, financial plan, operations guide and communication tool. Overthe last year, the City has also
received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Outstanding
Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award.
This year, the City received special recognition for the performance measures report that is included
within the budget document. In 2019, the City formed the Project Management Team (PMT) to improve
the efficiency and efficacy of City programs and services. The PMT consists of staff across the
organization who are trained in continuous improvement, project management, performance
measurement, problem solving and leadership development. The PMT seeks to improve business
processes by reducing waste and enhancing quality and to measure success and efficacy of key City
processes, the PMT facilitates the preparation of report.
, its Performance Measures Report, as well as other financial documents, are
atFridleyMN.gov/CityFinancials.
Financial Impact
While there is no financial incentive for receivingthe award, the award exemplifiesintentional
commitment to the community to maintain transparent communication and preserve public
confidence.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Attachments and Other Resources
!Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Distinguished
Budget Presentation
Award
PRESENTED TO
City of Fridley
Minnesota
For the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 01, 2025
Executive Director
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23,2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting ofJune 9, 2025
Background
Attached are the minutes from the City Council meeting of June 9,2025.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of June 9, 2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 9, 2025
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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City Council Meeting
June 9,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwaldcalled the City Council Meeting of June 9,2025, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Community Development Director
Korrie Johnson, Assistant Finance Director
Rebecca Petersen, Redpath and Company
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by CouncilmemberEvansonto adopt the proposed Consent Agenda.Seconded by
CouncilmemberVescio.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwalddeclared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval/Receipt of Minutes
1.Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of May 27,2025.
2.Receive the Minutes from the Council ConferenceMeeting of May 27,2025.
3.Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of May 21, 2025.
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4.!Receive the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of April 7, 2025.
New Business
5. Resolution No. 2025-65, Authorizing a Community Implementation Grant from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency for Commons Park Improvements.
6. Resolution No. 2025-67, Accepting the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program.
7. Resolution No. 2025-68, Approving Special Use Permit, SP #25-02 for a Clinic and Repealing
Expired Special Use Permit, SP #02-03 for a Daycare, for the Property at 1413 Gardena Avenue NE
(Ward 2).
Claims
8. Resolution No. 2025-69, Approving Claims for the Period Ending June 4, 2025.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda 15 minutes.)
No one from the audience spoke.
Adoption of Regular Agenda
Addition of Resolution No. 2025-73, Authorizing Agreement for State Funded Program for IIJA
Discretionary Grant Assistance for University Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements, Project SAP 127-589-
002.
Addition to make appointment to the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the regular agenda as amended. Seconded by
Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Regular Agenda
9. Resolution No. 2025-70, Approving and Accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2024.
Rebecca Petersen from Redpath and Company presented the results of the audit, noting a clean, or
unmodified, opinion with no internal control findings and no findings of legal noncompliance
reported. She reviewed the communication with those charged with governance section of the report.
She reviewed additional information on the different City funds.
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Joe Starks, Finance Director, thanked the finance staff for their great work. He commented that the
audit process is robust and comprehensive and recognized the work his staff does to prepare and
assist with the audit.
Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to approve Resolution No. 2025-70, Approving and Accepting
the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2024.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
New Business
10. Resolution No. 2025-66, Authorizing Application to the US Department of Transportation for
University Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements Under the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, stated that Resolution 2025-66 requests approval for a funding
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application for Vision 1 improvements in the City of Fridley on University Avenue between 53 Avenue
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and 73 Avenue. He stated that the second resolution, 2025-73, requests approval of an agreement
with MnDOT to reimburse the City of Fridley for grant preparation costs. He provided background
information on the project, the related formal planning study, the implementation plan, Vision 1, and
funding. He provided information on the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant program, noting that if the
application is successful, MnDOT has committed to reimbursing the match required of the City.
Councilmember Evanson stated that this action would seem to support Vision 1, which favors the use
of roundabouts as opposed to grade-level interchanges, recognizing the financial benefit of this
option. He recognized that, based on the incident rate, this corridor scored exceptionally high on
doing something, and this recommendation would be quicker to implement than grade-level
interchanges. He also recognized that there would be additional impacts to property owners if grade-
level interchanges were chosen. Mr. Kosluchar agreed with those comments and noted that, because
of the placement of buildings and the narrow width of the road, grade-separated changes would not
be feasible in those locations. He stated that those people attempting to access the highway would
benefit from the roundabout as they would be able to move quicker than waiting for multiple light
cycles. He stated that staff do have some concern for pedestrians crossing roundabouts, but MnDOT
has been receptive to discussing pedestrian crossing improvements as part of the project.
Councilmember Evanson stated that there was a question from residents as to why pedestrian
overpasses were not added instead of completing these intersection changes, but recognized that
the pedestrians do not always utilize the overpass option, and there is a high cost for construction.
Mr. Kosluchar commented that there would be one location where an overpass could be
advantageous, but people tend to choose the shortest route and often make the choice to stay on
the ground.
Councilmember Bolkcom recognized that they need to do something to improve the intersections
and recalled the helpful meetings with Anoka County that they have participated in. She asked how
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soon they would know if the funds are awarded. Mr. Kosluchar believed that the awards would be
announced late this year. He confirmed that construction would be planned for 2030 at the earliest.
Councilmember Vescio commented that he was surprised by the time gained, not lost, through the
roundabout option.
Mayor Ostwald recognized that the grant process is competitive, but believes that the project will
score well.
Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Resolution No. 2025-66, Authorizing Application
to the US Department of Transportation for University Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements Under the
Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
11. Resolution No. 2025-72, Approving an Interim Use Permit, IUP #25-01, Requested by Chopper
Powersports to Allow the Property at 7151 Highway 65 NE to be Temporarily Used for Storage
and Display of Off-Road Vehicles (Ward 2)
Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the request from Chopper
Motorsports for an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow the property at 7151 Highway 65 NE to be
temporarily used for storage and display of off-road vehicles. She reviewed the analysis of the
request, including the planned remodel and expansion of the current building. She stated that the
IUP would allow time for the applicant to purchase the property and complete the expansion. She
stated that the applicant agrees to the conditions of the IUP, noting that the Planning Commission
also reviewed the request and recommended approval as presented.
Mayor Ostwald invited the applicant to address the Council.
Nate McNeilly and Justin Ogg, Chopper Motorsports, commented that they purchased the business
in 2017 and grew from four employees at that time to over 20 employees now. They are excited to
expand and remodel in order to support the growing business. They confirmed that they are aware
that the IUP has a limit of three years and have already begun working with an architect on their plans.
Mayor Ostwald commented that it is great to see the expansion of a local business and that the
business is staying in Fridley.
Councilmember Vescio asked if they plan to hire additional employees. Mr. McNeilly confirmed that
they continue to add to their staff team. He highlighted some of the products they currently see and
noted additional products that will be offered with the expanded site. He noted that they have a
second location in Maple Plain.
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to approve Resolution No. 2025-72, Approving an Interim
Use Permit, IUP #25-01, Requested by Chopper Powersports to Allow the Property at 7151 Highway 65
NE to be Temporarily Used for Storage and Display of Off-Road Vehicles (Ward 2). Seconded by
Councilmember Vescio.
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Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
12. Resolution No. 2025-73, Authorizing Agreement for State Funded Program for IIJA Discretionary
Grant Assistance for University Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements, Project SAP 127-589-002
Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to approve Resolution No. 2025-73, Authorizing Agreement for
State Funded Program for IIJA Discretionary Grant Assistance for University Avenue Corridor Safety
Improvements, Project SAP 127-589-002. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
13. Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Vacancy
Mayor Ostwald commented that there is an opening on the Environmental Quality and Energy
Commission. He stated that Emma Carter has expressed an interest in filling the vacancy.
Motion made by Mayor Ostwald to appoint Emma Carter to the vacant position on the Environmental
Quality and Energy Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Bolkcom noted the events that begin on Thursday with the parade for 49er Days and
continue through the weekend. Residents can find a listing of the events on the website.
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 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald
City Clerk Mayor
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Receive the Minutes from theCity Council Conference Meeting ofJune 9, 2025
Background
Attached are the minutes from the City Council conference meeting of June 9,2025.
Financial Impact
Recommendation
Receive the minutes from theCity Council conference meeting of June 9, 2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of June 9,2025
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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City CouncilConference Meeting
June 9, 2025
5:30PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present:Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Absent:Councilmember Luke Cardona
Others Present:Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Patrick Maghrak, City Assessor
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Nick Steiger, Police Lieutenant
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Items for Discussion
1.Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan Update
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner, provided a summary report of the Emeral Ash Borer
Mitigation Plan to the City Council as several members were not on the Council at the original
adoption of the plan.
2. Medtronic Tax Court Appeal
Patrick Maghrak, City Assessor, provided the City Council with background information and the
impacts of the property valuation dispute at the Medtronic Rice Creek Campus.
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3. Recodification Update
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager, Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk and Nick Steiger, Police
Lieutenant, gave an update to Title 7 of the City Code, which deals with licensing.
4. Community Garden Program Discussion
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, provided a request from the public to reinstitute the
community garden program.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Julianne Beberg, Office Coordinator
Title
Receive the Minutes from the HRA Commission Meeting of May 1, 2025
Background
Attached are the Minutes from theMay 1, 2025,HRACommission Meeting.
Financial Impact
None
Recommendation
Staff recommend the City Council receive theHRA Commission Minutesfrom May 1 Ͳ 2025, HRA
Commission Meeting.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
HRACommission Minutes May 1, 2025
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Housing and Redevelopment Authority
May 1,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chairperson Showaltercalled the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Elizabeth Showalter
Gordon Backlund
Troy Brueggemeier
Rachel Schwankl
Frank Inamagua
Absent
John Buyse
Others Present
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director
Action Items
1. Approval of Expenditures
Motionby Commissioner Brueggemeierto approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner
Schwankl.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalterdeclared the motion carried unanimously.
2.ApprovalFebruary 6,2025, Meeting Minutes
Motionby Commissioner Backlundto approve the meeting minutesofFebruary 6,2025,as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Inamagua.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalterdeclared the motion carried unanimously.
3.Amendment to Exclusive Negotiations Agreement Centra Homes
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated that the HRA is asked to consider an extension to
the contract for exclusive negotiations related to the EDA-owned land. He provided background
information, noting items that have slowed the process related to the plat/title with Anoka County.
He estimated that another three to six months would be needed before that would be resolved,so
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the parcels could be transferred. He stated that during this time, staff will continue working with
Centra on their land use applications and working with Anoka County to resolve the issues. He
acknowledged that while this is frustrating, other cities and Centra have had similar experiences with
Anoka County.
Commissioner Brueggemeier asked if there could be an increased cost if the project continues to be
delayed. Mr. Bolin confirmed that is a risk as prices often increase over time.
Commissioner Backlund referenced trees that he has seen removed near Moore Lake and asked if
there is another project anticipated in that area. Mr. Bolin replied that those lots are privately owned.
Motion by Commissioner Brueggemeier to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-03, Extending the Length
of the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement through December 1, 2025. Seconded by Commissioner
Schwankl.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalter declared the motion carried unanimously.
4. Award Demolition Contract Central Avenue & Mississippi Street
Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated that at the February meeting, the EDA determined
the three buildings on the site to be blighted and provided background information on the analysis
that was completed. He stated that hazardous materials have now been removed, and they can move
forward with demolition, which would also include capping of wells. He recommended that the bid
be awarded to Bollig and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $87,678.
Commissioner Inamagua asked if the buildings are vacant. Mr. Bolin confirmed that the buildings
have been vacant for at least four years.
Commissioner Brueggemeier referenced the difference in the bids received and whether there is a
reason for the price gap. Mr. Bolin replied that the two low bids are very close to each other, and the
third contractor may simply be too busy to complete the project.
Commissioner Inamagua asked if there is a timeline for the project. Mr. Bolin anticipated that the
project would take about two weeks.
Commissioner Backlund asked if the material would be removed from the city or whether it would be
disposed of within Fridley. Mr. Bolin replied that the materials would be disposed of at the demolition
landfill in Elk River.
Motion by Commissioner Backlund to approve HRA Resolution No. 2025-04, Awarding the Demolition
Contract to Bollig and Sons, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Inamagua.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Showalter declared the motion carried unanimously.
Informational Items
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5. Update on Housing Programs
Mr. Bolin provided an update on the April loan activity, as well as year-to-date information on the
loans and programs. He provided an update on the homeowner programs open house, which took
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place on March 19. He provided information on a book currently available at City Hall for
homeowners called First Impressions.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Brueggemeier to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Schwankl.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Showalter declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Bolin, Staff Liaison
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Mike Maher, Director of Parks and Recreation
Title
Receive the Minutes from the Parks and Recreation CommissionMeeting of May 5,2025
Background
Attached are the minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of May 5, 2025.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Receive the minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of May 5,2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Minutes from the Parks and Recreation Commission of May 5, 2025
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Park Commission Meeting
May 5,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Bormancalled the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:00p.m.
Present
EB Graham
Peter Borman
Melissa Luna
Tim Kirk
Jodi Rehlander
Don Whalen
Absent
Ken Schultz
Also Present
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Patrick Vescio, City Councilmember
Jessica Nelson-Roehl,RecreationCoordinator
Katie Dahl, Interpretive Coordinator
Approve Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda for May 5, 2025
Motionby CommissionerKirkto approve the May 5,2025,meeting agenda. Seconded by Commissioner
Whalen. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes for April 7,2025
Motionby CommissionerLunato approve the April 7,2025,meeting minutes. Secondedby
CommissionerGraham. The motion passed unanimously.
Open Forum
No comments.
New Business
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1.!Summer Programming Preview
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that two staff members are present to highlight
some of the upcoming summer programming.
Jessica Nelson-Roehl, Recreation Coordinator, and Katie Dahl, Interpretive Coordinator, provided
a preview of summer programming for residents of all ages, volunteer opportunities, and events.
Commissioner Rehlander asked the number of events and/or programs that are new for this year.
Ms. Nelson-Roehl noted a few of the concerts/locations that are new for this year.
Chair Borman asked questions about the seasonal staff and whether some of the program
participants eventually become staff members for the summer program. Ms. Dahl commented
that a large percentage of the junior leaders were previous summer camp attendees and continue
to return as summer staff. Ms. Nelson-Roehl estimated that about 25 percent of the summer
ROCKS staff were participants in the program as children.
Mr. Maher commented that he is very proud of his staff and the work they do, acknowledging
the community engagement that is achieved through these programs and events over the
summer months.
2.!Community Gardens Future Planning
Mr. Maher stated that he wanted to open up the discussion about community gardens with the
Commission. He provided background information on the previous community garden that
existed at Locke Park and the identification of that amenity as a desire within the Parks System
Improvement Plan process. He reviewed the potential community garden locations.
Commissioner Whalen commented that Locke Park seems to be the natural fit for the project.
Commissioner Rehlander asked if they would review the soil conditions and make
recommendations to users. Mr. Maher commented that if they are able to establish an area for
community gardens, they would develop a policy for the use, best practices, and a small deposit
for users.
Chair Borman recognized the comments he had heard from the community about the desire for
a community garden after it was removed from Locke Park previously.
Commissioner Rehlander asked if this project would take attention and/or funding away from
another project. Mr. Maher replied that it is not the intention of staff to spread themselves so
thin that they could not maintain other projects and maintenance needs. He recognized that this
is a time of growth, but that was also the intention of the Parks System Improvement Plan, to
improve the parks and add amenities.
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Mr. Maher stated that with the support of the Commission staff would apply for grant
opportunities, present the concept to the City Council, seek public engagement, and continue
with the planning process.
Motion by Commissioner Rehlander to recommend that staff begin a process to establish a
community garden program in Fridley, with a preferred location of Locke Park, focus on community
engagement, and eventual endorsement of the City Council. Seconded by Commissioner Luna. The
motion passed unanimously.
3.!2026 Parks Capital Investment Program Recommendation
Mr. Maher explained that the Capital Investment Program (CIP) is used for long-term planning of
larger capital items, and the current plan would cover 2026 through 2030. He presented the 2026
items, which were identified last year, with a few suggested additions.
Motion by Commissioner Graham to approve the proposed 2026 Capital Investment Program as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Whalen. The motion passed unanimously.
4.!Locke Park Improvement Priorities
Mr. Maher provided background information on previous work that was done to identify
improvements for Locke Park, explaining the funding that has been identified for 2026 and future
years. He asked the Commission for guidance on the priorities to be completed in 2026,
highlighting some recommendations that were made by public safety, through public
engagement, and previous input from the Commission.
Commissioner Whalen asked if the dog park is well utilized and whether there are complaints.
Mr. Maher replied that the dog park is well used and could not recall a time he has visited the
park, and there were no users in the dog park. He commented that it is the only off-leash dog
area within Fridley. He stated that the City has made some changes to the space after taking
control over it from the County, relating to waste management, and could not recall any
complaints. He stated that there have been requests to have separate spaces for small and large
dogs.
Commissioner Graham asked if the dog park would increase in size or whether the space would
just be divided into two areas. Mr. Maher recognized that would be budget dependent, but his
thought would be to expand.
Commissioner Kirk stated that he jogs by the dog park almost every day, and there are always
users there. He suggested that the main area be left for large dogs and another area be added
for small dogs.
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Chair Borman recognized the improvements needed for the Rice Creek Regional Trail and asked
if those improvements would be completed by Anoka County. Mr. Maher confirmed that there
has been planning and funding has been allocated for Anoka County to complete the regional
trail improvements. He noted that there is one steep north/south connection segment that the
City controls and will be in charge of maintaining.
Commissioner Graham recognized that these would be nice improvements, but perhaps the
funds should be saved to complete the improvements on the trail segment. Mr. Maher
commented that they want to strike a balance between park and trail users.
Commissioner Luna commented that while she understands the thought of public safety for the
gate, there are many ways to access the park other than by vehicle, and therefore, was unsure if
the gate would solve that issue. She preferred to see funds spent elsewhere.
Chair Borman asked if the gate would be at the main access by the Civic Campus. Mr. Maher
confirmed the proposed gate location and provided additional background information
explaining that, in this instance, vehicles from outside the community are the main source of
problems at Locke Park after park hours.
Commissioner Kirk commented that it seems the sand volleyball court would be popular, as many
people are bringing their own nets to play within the parks. He noted that he would believe that
people not renting the shelter would use the amenity as well. Mr. Maher replied that certain
amenities can be included with a rental, and he believed that there are ways they could guide
use.
Commissioner Whalen asked if the renter would receive confirmation via email that they could
show people, if someone else was using the amenity included in their rental. Mr. Maher
confirmed that renters do receive a rental permit, and if there are conflicts, they can call public
safety.
Members of the Commission also suggested four-square and gaga ball as low-cost options for
recreation amenities.
Commissioner Graham commented that it seems that the gate is needed. Commissioner
Rehlander agreed, noting that she supports gates and lighting when necessary to deter unwanted
behaviors.
Mr. Maher confirmed that the Commission supported the priorities as presented and discussed.
Old Business
None
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Staff Reports
5.!Fridley Parks and Recreation Staff Report
Mr. Maher provided a brief overview of the report, including information on staffing, upcoming
and recent events, and
be held at Edgewater Gardens Park.
Adjournment
Commissioner Kirk made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner
Rehlander. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Maher, Staff Liaison
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:MikeMaher, Director of Parks and Recreation
Title
Receive the Minutes from the Public Arts Commissionmeetingsof May 7, 2025 and May 14, 2025
Background
Attached are the minutes from the Public Arts Commission meetingsof May 7, 2025 and May 14, 2025.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Receive the minutes from the Public Arts Commission meetingsof May 7, 2025 and May 14, 2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Public Arts Commission Meeting of May 7, 2025
Public Arts Commission Meeting of May 14, 2025
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Public Arts Commission
May 7, 2025
6:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00
Present
Josh Collins,Chair
Ryan Fugleberg, Vice Chair
Gary Osterbauer
Kara Ruwart
Frank Sedzielarz
Maija Sedzielarz
Gary Swanson
Absent
Scott Lund, President Fridley Creative Arts Foundation
Also Present
Ann Bolkcom, Council Liaison.
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director and Staff Liaison the Public Arts Commission
Jesslyn Quiram, Engineering Technician and Staff Liaison the Public Arts Commission
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director and Staff Liaison the Public Arts Commission
Approve of Meeting Minutes
Approval ofApril 2, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes
Frank Sedzielarz indicated that there was a misspelling of Maija in the minutes in one location.
With no other corrections, the chair called for a motion. Motion by Fugleberg, second by Ruwart. The
motion passed unanimously.
New Business
Artist Response to Request for Qualifications (RFQ), our call for artists.
The Boardprepared to discuss the nineteen artists that submitted their RFQ documents by the deadline
May 2, 2025.
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Meeting \[5-7-2025}
Before the meeting commenced, staff taped the names of the 19 artists on the wall in a horizontal line,
each Commissioner then removed their top two artists submitted images from their packets and placed
them under the names of the artists who prepared that sculpture.
A pattern emerged as the commission completed this task of identifying their favorite pieces. The
Commission then discussed each artist, their likes and dislikes, and eliminated those where it was clear
artist to the interview round.
After much dialog considering all applications, the Commissioners chose the top candidates they
preferred to interview after the Commissioners had announced their top two artists, staff revealed that
the top two that they picked
artists were selected were Ken McCall from Garden City, Idaho, and CJ Rench from Hood River, Oregon.
State
The Board concluded that interviews would be set for 6:00 PM CST and 7:00 PM CST on May 14, 2025.
The interviews would be virtual, and Jesslyn Quiram would prepare the invitations.
Old Business
None
Other Items
None
Adjournment
Chair Collins called for a motion to adjourn. Gary Osterbauer made the Motion, the motion was
seconded by Kara Ruwart, vote was unanimous and the meeting Adjourned at 8:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Hickok
Recording Secretary
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Public Arts Commission
May 14, 2025
6:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 6:00
Present
Josh Collins,Chair
Ryan Fugleberg, Vice Chair
Gary Osterbauer
Kara Ruwart
Frank Sedzielarz
Maija Sedzielarz
Gary Swanson
Absent
Ann Bolkcom, Council Liaison
Also,Present
Scott Lund, President Fridley Creative Arts Foundation
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director and Staff Liaison the Public Arts Commission
Jesslyn Quiram, Engineering Technician and Staff Liaison the Public Arts Commission
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director and Staff Liaison the Public Arts Commission
Approve of Meeting Minutes
N/A
New Business
The Board conductedinterviews at 6:00 PM CST(Artist: Ken McCall)and 7:00 PM CST (Artist: CJ Rench).
The interviews werevirtual, and Jesslyn Quirampreparedinvitations for the artists.
Interviews commenced on schedule and there were no technical issues with either interview, on either
end.
Each candidate had 45 minutes to answer the prepared questions for the interviews. Mike Maher and
Jesslyn Quiram shared the responsibility of asking the questions and alternated asking a question each
and then repeated that approach until all questions were asked and answered.
The Commission reviewed their questions and deliberated between candidates until a selection was
made. The group selected Ken McCall as the artist they had preferred, though the group concurred that
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Meeting May 14, 2025
the choice was extremely difficult as both artists were qualified and each artist demonstrated strong
ability to perform as required to provide the desired outcome of a sculpture in Commons Park.
Old Business
None
Other Items
None
Adjournment
Chair Collins called for a motion to adjourn. meeting Adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Hickok
Recording Secretary
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Ryan George, Deputy Director of Public Safety
Title
Resolution No. 2025-63, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Independent
School District #14
Background
Independent School District #14(District)provides K-12 public school services at multiplelocations in
the City of Fridley(City). Fridley Public Safety has a long-standing relationship with the District in which
the City of Fridley andthe District previously entered into contractual agreements forthe City to provide
two licensed police officers to the District as School Resource Officers (SROs). One SRO is assignedto
Fridley Middle School and one SRO is assignedto Fridley High School. Both SROs share responsibility
for elementary schools and other schools within the City.
The District and the City recognize the benefit that SROsprovide tothe school, the Public Safety
Department, and the community at-large. The District and the City desire to extend their relationship
throughout the 2025-2026and 2026-2027school years. Under the terms of the agreement, the City
shall providetwo licensed police officersto the District for assignment as SROs.
Language was added to comply with new SRO requirements set forth by Minnesota Statutes Section
626.8482, subdivision 2.Additional language regarding the City and the District each being responsible
for the acts of their employees was included.Aside from theseminor additionsand the updating of
relevant dates and the cost of the SROs, the agreement has not been substantially amended from
previous versions. The agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Financial Impact
Revenue from this contract is anticipated in the annual budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-63, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of
an Agreement with Independent School District #14.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2025-63
!School Resource Officer Program Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Independent
School District #14
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-63
Approving and Authorizing the Signing of a School Resource Officer Agreement with
Independent School District #14
Whereas, the Independent School District #14 (District) provides K-12 public school services at
multiple locations in the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, the City of Fridley and the District previously entered into contractual agreements for
the City to provide one School Resource Officer to Fridley Middle School and one School Resource
Officer to Fridley High School; and
Whereas, the District and the City recognize the benefit that School Resource Officers provide to
the school, the Public Safety Department, and the community at-large; and
Whereas, the District and the City desire to extend their relationship in which the City shall provide
two licensed police officers under the terms of the agreement.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves said
agreement and the Mayor and the City Manager (or their designee) are hereby authorized to
execute the attached Agreement.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of June, 2025.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
This agreement is made the 23rd day of June, 2025, pursuant to M.S. 471.59 by and between the
City of Fridley (City) and Independent School District #14 (School District).
1.!PURPOSE
The City and the School District wish to participate in a School Resource Officer Program. Both
the City and the School District agree that a School Resource Officer Program improves
understanding and promotes mutual respect between police, school, staff, counselors, parents
and students. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth in writing the terms and conditions
of the mutual duties and obligations and to fund the position of School Resource Officer (SRO).
2.!FUNDING
The School District will fund a portion of the salary and benefits for two licensed police officers
assigned as School Resource Officers.
For the 2025-2026 school term the amount shall be based on two SROs assigned for the entire
term. This amount shall total $145,000.
For the 2026-2027 school term the amount shall be based on two SROs assigned for the entire
term. This amount shall total $154,000.
The School District officials and the City of Fridley Public Safety Director shall determine the
specific days and hours to be worked under this agreement. The City shall have exclusive use of
the police officers assigned as the School Resource Officers from the end of the 2025-2026 school
term until the first day of the 2026-2027 school term.
3.!SERVICES
This City shall provide the services of two licensed police officers and related support services
and supplies to assist the School District in establishing a School Resource Officers Program.
orth in Minnesota Statutes Section 626.8482,
subdivision 2. The City reserves the right to temporarily recall or reassign one or both SROs
if extenuating circumstances exist. The officers will have primary responsibilities in serving as
a resource to faculty, classroom members and school administrators in the promoting of
positive youth behavior. The School District agrees to provide adequate office space,
telephone and other reasonable clerical support services. Basic assignments will be to the
High School and Middle School with occasional support at other facilities as needed. During
the school day, the School Resource Officers will be available for and may respond to
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emergency calls and other assistance required by the City, and may attend police training and
special duties as assigned by the City.
The City shall provide the following coverage for school events:
!Fridley High School home football games occurring during the school year, including
playoffs
o!Two SROs will work Fridley HS home football games as part of their SRO duties
o!For the Homecoming football game, two SROs and two additional officers will
be provided, for a total of four police officers
!Fridley High School Prom
o!Two SROs will work Fridley HS Prom as part of their SRO duties
!Fridley High School Graduation
o!Two SROs will work Fridley HS graduation as part of their SRO duties
!Additional Fridley High School and Fridley Middle School Dances
o!Dances at FHS and FMS will be staffed by the SRO assigned to that school.
!Additional police security
o!For other events that require police security, a request can be made through the
Hours worked by officers will be
invoiced at the current rate upon completion of the event(s).
In the event that an SRO is unavailable for a particular event, coverage will be provided by
another Fridley police officer. SROs are authorized by the City to adjust their regular working
hours to accommodate a school event that requires their attendance (listed above).
4.!PAYMENT
The City shall provide billing to the School District for services provided in this Agreement, and
the School District will remit payment to the City on a semi-annual basis.
5.!TERM
st
This Agreement shall commence on the 31 day of August, 2025, and shall end on the last day of
the 2026-2027 school term. Thereafter, it may be renewed on a yearly basis by mutual
agreement. Either party may cancel this Agreement with a 30 day written notice.
6.!GENERAL PROVISIONS
It is expressly agreed that the School Resource Officers are City employees and shall not be
considered employees of the School District for any purpose including but not limited to salaries,
Unemployment
Compensation, P.E.R.A., Social Security, Liability Insurance, keeping of personnel records,
termination of employment, individual contracts or other contractual rights. The City shall
assume all liability for the actions taken by the SROs in the performance of their duties as Peace
Officers. The SROs shall report to and be directed by the City of Fridley Public Safety Director or
his designee, but will receive general and daily direction from the assigned school building
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administrator. Representatives of the School District and the Public Safety Director or his
designee shall negotiate resolution of unforeseen problems arising in this program.
Each party is solely responsible for the act(s) and omission(s) of its own officers, employees,
officials, agents, and representatives. To the extent permitted by law, each party agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from any and all damages, liability,
or omission caused
obligations under this Agreement.
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed a waiver by the City or School District of any
governmental immunity defenses, statutory or otherwise. Further, any and all claims brought by
a third party shall be subject to any governmental immunity defenses of the City and School
District and the maximum liability limits provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466.
7.!SCHEDULING
The duty hours of the SROs are flexible and will be primarily coordinated with the school day and
activities. The SROs will make daily contact with the Police Department for the purpose of
keeping abreast of incident reports and other City activity. The SROs may be required to conduct
juvenile investigations. During non-school periods, the City will determine the SROs duties and
schedule.
8.!DISCRIMINATION
The City and the School District agree not to discriminate in providing services under this
Agreement on the basis of race, sex, creed, national origin, age or religion.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT ON THIS THE 23rd DAY
OF June, 2025.
City of Fridley Independent School District #14
_____________________________ _______________________________
David Ostwald, Mayor Dr. Brenda Lewis,
Superintendent
_____________________________
Ryan George,
Public Safety Director
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Ryan George, Deputy Director of Public Safety
Title
Resolution No. 2025-64, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of a Setting IV Special Education
School Resource Officer Agreement with Independent School District #14
Background
Independent School District #14(District)provides Setting IV Special Education public school services
at multiplelocations in the City of Fridley(City). The Setting IV Special Education environment is a
dedicated space that serves students who have unique needs and require additional services. Starting
duringthe 2025-2026 school year, the District will operate two Setting IV facilities. Vista Elementary will
be located at 1317 Rice Creek Rd NE while Vista Secondary will be located adjacent to Fridley High
School.
Fridley Public Safety has a long-standing relationship with the District in which the Cityand the District
previously entered into contractual agreements forthe City to providetwo licensed police officers to
the District as School Resource Officers (SROs). This new agreement, which adds two more SROs, is in
addition to the existing agreement that is referenced in Resolution No. 2025-63.
The District and the City recognize the benefit that SROsprovide tothe school, the Public Safety
Department, and the community at-large. The District and the City desire to expandtheir relationship
to add the two Setting IV SROsthroughout the 2025-2026and 2026-2027school years.
Thenewagreement, which is very similar to the existing SRO agreement,has been reviewed by the City
Attorney.
Financial Impact
Revenue from this agreement will cover the salary and benefits of two School Resource Officers, as well
as the costs to hire, onboard, equip, and train two new licensed police officers to backfill the positions.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-64, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of a
Setting IV Special Education School Resource Officer Agreement with Independent School District #14.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2025-64
!2025-2027 Setting IV School Resource Officer Program Agreement Between the City of Fridley
and Independent School District #14
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-64
Approving and Authorizing the Signing of a Setting IV Special Education School Resource
Officer Agreement with Independent School District #14
Whereas, the Independent School District #14 (District) provides K-12 Setting IV Special
Education public school services at multiple locations in the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, the Setting IV Special Education environment is a dedicated space that serves students
who have unique needs and require additional services; and
Whereas, the District and the City recognize the benefit that Setting IV Special Education School
Resource Officers will provide to the school, the Public Safety Department, and the community
at-large; and
Whereas, the City of Fridley and the District previously entered into contractual agreements for
the City to provide School Resource Officers; and
Whereas, the District and the City desire to expand their relationship in which the City shall
provide two additional licensed police officers under the terms of the agreement.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves said
agreement and the Mayor and the City Manager (or their designee) are hereby authorized to
execute the attached Agreement.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of June, 2025.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald Mayor
ATTEST:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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SETTING IV SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
This agreement is made the 23rd day of June, 2025, pursuant to M.S. 471.59 by and between the
City of Fridley (City) and Independent School District #14 (School District).
1.!PURPOSE
The City and the School District wish to participate in a Setting IV Special Education School
Resource Officer Program. Both the City and the School District agree that a Setting IV Special
Education School Resource Officer Program improves understanding and promotes mutual
respect between police, school, staff, counselors, parents and students. The purpose of this
Agreement is to set forth in writing the terms and conditions of the mutual duties and obligations
and to fund the position of Setting IV Special Education School Resource Officer (Setting IV SRO).
2.!FUNDING
The School District will fund the salary, benefits, and associated costs for two licensed police
officers assigned as Setting IV Special Education School Resource Officers (Setting IV SROs).
For the 2025-2026 school term the amount shall be based on two Setting IV SROs assigned
for the entire term. This amount shall total $403,000.
For the 2026-2027 school term the amount shall be based on two Setting IV SROs assigned
for the entire term. This amount shall total $403,000.
The School District officials and the City of Fridley Public Safety Director shall determine the
specific days and hours to be worked under this agreement. The City shall have exclusive use of
the police officers assigned as the School Resource Officers from the end of the 2025-2026 Setting
IV school term until the first day of the 2026-2027 Setting IV school term.
3.!SERVICES
This City shall provide the services of two licensed police officers and related support services
and supplies to assist the School District in establishing a Setting IV Special Education School
Resource Officer Program. se duties set forth in Minnesota
Statutes Section 626.8482, subdivision 2. The City reserves the right to temporarily recall or
reassign one or both SROs if extenuating circumstances exist. The officers will have primary
responsibilities in serving as a resource to faculty, classroom members and school administrators
in the promoting of positive youth behavior within a Setting IV Special Education environment.
The School District agrees to provide adequate office space, telephone and other reasonable
clerical support services. Basic assignments will be to the secondary Setting IV facility and the
elementary Setting IV facility with occasional support at other facilities as needed. During the
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school day, the Setting IV School Resource Officers will be available for and may respond to
emergency calls and other assistance required by the City, and may attend police training and
special duties as assigned by the City.
4.!PAYMENT
The City shall provide billing to the School District for services provided in this Agreement, and
the School District will remit payment to the City on a semi-annual basis.
5.!TERM
st
This Agreement shall commence on the 31 day of August, 2025, and shall end on the last day of
the 2026-2027 Setting IV school term. Thereafter, it may be renewed on a yearly basis by mutual
agreement. Either party may cancel this Agreement with a one year written notice.
6.!GENERAL PROVISIONS
It is expressly agreed that the School Resource Officers are City employees and shall not be
considered employees of the School District for any purpose including but not limited to salaries,
Compensation, P.E.R.A., Social Security, Liability Insurance, keeping of personnel records,
termination of employment, individual contracts or other contractual rights. The City shall
assume all liability for the actions taken by the SROs in the performance of their duties as Peace
Officers. The SROs shall report to and be directed by the City of Fridley Public Safety Director or
his designee, but will receive general and daily direction from the assigned school building
administrator. Representatives of the School District and the Public Safety Director or his
designee shall negotiate resolution of unforeseen problems arising in this program.
Each party is solely responsible for the act(s) and omission(s) of its own officers, employees,
officials, agents, and representatives. To the extent permitted by law, each party agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from any and all damages, liability,
mance of its
obligations under this Agreement.
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed a waiver by the City or School District of any
governmental immunity defenses, statutory or otherwise. Further, any and all claims brought by
a third party shall be subject to any governmental immunity defenses of the City and School
District and the maximum liability limits provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466.
7.!SCHEDULING
The duty hours of the Setting IV SROs are flexible and will be primarily coordinated with the
school day and activities. The Setting IV SROs will make daily contact with the Police Department
for the purpose of keeping abreast of incident reports and other City activity. The Setting IV SROs
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may be required to conduct juvenile investigations. During non-school periods, the City will
determine the Setting IV SROs duties and schedule.
8.!DISCRIMINATION
The City and the School District agree not to discriminate in providing services under this
Agreement on the basis of race, sex, creed, national origin, age or religion.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT ON THIS THE 23rd DAY
OF June, 2025.
City of Fridley Independent School District #14
_____________________________ _______________________________
David Ostwald, Mayor Dr. Brenda Lewis,
Superintendent
_____________________________
Ryan George
Public Safety Director
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23,2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Jim Kosluchar, Director of Public Works
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Title
ResolutionNo.2025-75,Authorizing an Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant from the Metropolitan
Councilfor Improvementsat the Park Plaza Cooperative
Background
The Cityof Fridley (City)is currently implementing its third water efficiency grant from the Metropolitan
Council to provide customers with utility bill rebates of $100-150 for the purchase of water saving
fixtures and appliances. This year, the Metropolitan Council expanded the grant program to provide
fundingfor the full cost of replacing toiletswith WaterSense-labeled modelsat income-qualified
properties served by municipal water service. In consultation with Park Plaza Cooperative, the City
applied for $15,720 to replace 20 existing toilets in their community with new fixtures. The City will work
with the Park Plaza Cooperative boardand their preferred contractorto develop and implement the
program.
Financial Impact
There is no match required for the grant.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-75,Authorizing an Equity-Focused Water
Efficiency Grant from the Metropolitan Council at the Park Plaza Cooperative
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &Places X Community Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
ResolutionNo.2025-75
Grant agreement
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-75
Authorizing an Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant from the Metropolitan Council for
Improvements at Park Plaza Cooperative
Whereas, the City of need to conserve and
preserve the source water aquifers to ensure their sustainability regarding quality and
quantity; and
Whereas, the Metropolitan Council requested applications for grant funding for projects with an
equity-focus that promote the installation of water-efficient fixtures at properties with municipal
water service; and
Whereas, the City was successful in obtaining $15,720 in grant funding from the Metropolitan
Council to provide for the replacement of existing toilets with Water-Sense labeled models at Park
Plaza Cooperative; and
Whereas, no financial match is required from the City or participants for this program.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby agrees to the
terms and conditions of the grant agreement and authorizes the proper city officers to execute
the grant agreement and any contracts needed for the successful implementation of the project.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of June, 2025.
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Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
CLEAN WATER FUND GRANT AGREEMENT
Recipient: City of Fridley Grant No.: SG-
Council Action: 2025-116 SW
Maximum Grant Amount: $15,720
Recipient’s Authorized Representative:
Name: Rachel Workin
Mailing Address: 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: 763-572-3594
Email Address:rachel.workin@fridleymn.gov
This Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement (“Grant Agreement”) is entered into between the Metropolitan
Council (“Met Council”), a public corporation and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota and the
Recipient named above.
RECITALS
1.Minnesota Session Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 8(b), appropriated to the Met
Council $1,500,000 in funds from the Legacy Amendment's Clean Water Fund ("Clean Water Fund") for State
fiscal years 2024 and 2025, for water demand reduction grants to assist municipalities in the metropolitan area
with implementing water demand reduction measures to ensure the reliability and protection of drinking water
supplies.
2.The Met Council is authorized by Minnesota Statutes sections 473.129, subdivision 4 to apply
for and use grants from the State for any Met Council purpose and may dispose of the money in accordance
with the terms of the appropriation.
3.The Met Council allocated $400,000 of the Clean Water Fund noted in paragraph 1 to implement
a pilot equity-focused water efficiency grant program effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Grants of up to
$100,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to municipalities that are served by a municipal water supply
system. Unlike the traditional Water Efficiency Grant Program, there is no requirement for municipalities to
contribute a local match, and grant programs will operate at no cost to residents.
4.On May 14, 2025, the Met Council authorized the granting of $209,720 of the $400,000
appropriation noted in paragraph 3 to the Recipients participating in the Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant
Pilot Program. Additionally, on that same date, the Met Council authorized the release of the remaining
$190,280 to be used for either the Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant Pilot Program or the Water
Efficiency Grant Program, if additional funding is requested by participating municipalities.
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5.The Recipientis authorized to receive grants from the Clean Water Fund for a water demand
reduction program to implement measures to reduce water demand to ensure the reliability and protection of
drinking water supplies.
6. The Recipient represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in
this Grant Agreement to the reasonablesatisfaction of the Met Council.
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GRANT AGREEMENT
1. Term of Grant Agreement.
1.1.Effective Date. The Effective Date of this Grant Agreement is the date this agreement is fully
executed. The Effective Date of this Grant Agreement is the date this agreement is fully executed,
provided the Grant Agreement is fully executed on or after July 1, 2025. If the Grant Agreement is fully
executed prior to July 1, 2025, the effective date shall be July 1, 2025.
1.2.Grant Activity Period. The Grant Activity Period runs from the Effective Date through the
Expiration Date.
1.3. Expiration Date. The Expiration Date is the earlier of Recipient’s satisfactory fulfillment of
obligations or June 30, 2026.
1.4.Survival of Terms. The following clauses survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of
this Grant Agreement:
9. Liability and Insurance;
10. Audits;
11. Government Data Practices;
13. Data Availability;
14. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue;
16. Data Disclosure; and
18.7 Future Eligibility.
2. Duties, Representations and Warranties of Recipientand Use of Grant Funds.
2.1.The Recipient will conduct, administer and complete in a satisfactory manner and in accordance
with the terms of this Grant Agreement the program (“Recipient Program”) which is described in
Recipient's application to the Met Council for assistance under the Met Council's Clean Water Fund
grant program. The Recipient’s application is incorporated into this Grant Agreement as Exhibit A.
Recipient will perform the Recipient Program in accordance with the timeline in Exhibit B of this Grant
Agreement and to undertake the responsibilities described in Exhibit B which is incorporated into this
Grant Agreement. The Recipient must complete the Recipient Program as described in Exhibits A
and B. The Met Council makes no representation or warranties with respect to the success and
effectiveness of the Recipient Program. The Met Council acknowledges that Recipient Program work
may be limited to soliciting participation by its residents and businesses in the Recipient Program,
procuring plumbing services for device installation, and may require additional work by the Recipient
only to the extent that residents and businesses choose to participate in the Recipient Program, as
described in Exhibit B.
The Grant Funds must be entirely passed through and can only be used for authorized rebates or grants
for eligible costs.
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2.2.RecipientRepresentations and Warranties.The Recipientrepresents and warrants to Met
Council, as follows:
A. It has the legal authority to enter into this Grant Agreement and to conduct and
administer the Recipient Program and use the Grant Funds for the purpose or purposes described in this
Agreement.
B. It has taken all actions necessary for its execution of the Agreement and has provided to Met
Council a copy of the resolution by its governing body authorizing Recipient to enter into this Agreement,
if required. If a resolution is not required by the Recipient, Recipient shall provide the Met Council
documents acceptable to the Council indicating that the appropriate person(s) has authority to enter into
this agreement on behalf of the Recipient, such as a city policy or city ordinance.
C. It has the legal authority to undertake the Recipient Program, including the Recipient’s
responsibilities in Exhibit B.
D. Only its Authorized Representative may provide certifications required in this Grant
Agreement and submit pay claims for reimbursement of Recipient Program costs.
E. It will comply with all the terms of this Grant Agreement.
F. It will comply with all requirements of Clean Water Funding legislation and
appropriations, except for requirements that this Grant Agreement explicitly states will be handled by
the Met Council.
G. It has made no material false statement or misstatement of fact in connection with the
Grant Funds, and all of the information it has submitted or will submit to the Met Council relating to the
Grant Funds or the disbursement of any of the Grant Funds is and will be true and correct. It agrees that
all representations contained in its application for the Clean Water Fund Grant are material
representations of fact upon which the Met Council relied in awarding this Grant and are incorporated
into this Agreement by reference.
H. It is not in violation of any provisions of its charter or of the laws of the State of
Minnesota, and there are no material actions, suits, or proceedings pending, or to its knowledge
threatened, before any judicial body or governmental authority against or affecting it and is not in
default with respect to any order, writ, injunction, decree, or demand of any court or any governmental
authority which would impair its ability to enter into this Grant Agreement, or to perform any of the acts
required of it in the Agreement.
I. Compliance with the requirements of this Grant Agreement is not prevented by, is a
breach of, or will result in a breach of, any term, condition, or provision of any agreement to which it is
bound.
J. The Recipient Program will not violate any applicable zoning or use statute, ordinance,
building code, rule or regulation, or any covenant or agreement of record relating thereto.
K. The Recipient Program will be conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws,
statutes, rules, ordinances, and regulations issued by any federal, state, or political subdivisions having
jurisdiction over the Recipient Program.
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L.It will comply with the financial responsibility requirements contained in Exhibit B.
M. It will furnish satisfactory evidence regarding these representations if requested by the
Met Council.
3. Time.
Recipient must comply with all time requirements described in this Grant Agreement. In the
performance of this Grant Agreement, time is of the essence.
4. Eligible Costs.
Eligible costs are those costs incurred by parties within the jurisdiction of the Recipient for a
100% rebate or grant payments as defined in Exhibit B. The Met Council will not reimburse Recipient
for non-eligible costs. Any cost not defined as an eligible cost or not included in the Recipient Program
or approved in writing by the Met Council is a non-eligible cost.
5. Consideration and Payment.
5.1 Consideration. The Met Council will reimburse the Recipient for eligible costs performed by the
Recipient during the Grant Activity Period up to the Maximum Grant Amount as specified in this
agreement. The Met Council bears no responsibility for any cost overruns that may be incurred by the
Recipient or any sub-recipients. The Recipient may be eligible to receive additional grant amounts or an
adjustment of the Maximum Grant Amount in accordance with the procedure in the Grant Amendment
Form attached and incorporated as Exhibit C. A fully executed Exhibit C will amend this Grant by the
amount in Exhibit C.
5.2.Advance. The Met Council will make no advance of the Grant Amount to Recipient.
5.3.Payment. To receive payment, the Recipient must submit a Reimbursement Request on forms
provided by the Met Council, including electronically scanned receipts to verify the cost of eligible
devices and any other eligible costs reported for each reporting period. Reimbursement Request must be
submitted quarterly, even if there are no eligible costs to report. The Recipient must describe its
compliance with its financial requirements, work completed including specific addresses where work
was done, and provide sufficient documentation of grant eligible expenditures and any other information
the Met Council reasonably requests. The Met Council will promptly pay the Recipient after the
Recipient presents to the Met Councila Reimbursement Request and scanned copies of all receipts
verifying the cost for all eligible devices reported and the Met Council’s Authorized Representative
accepts the invoiced services.
6. Conditions of Payment.
6.1.For each approved deviceand other eligible costs for which Recipientrequests payment,
Recipient must certify the following to the Met Council:
(1) the Resident qualifies under the equity-focused grant program;
(2) the device has been purchased during the Grant Activity Period;
(3) Recipient determined the installation costs are eligible and receipts received for the
installation;
(4) Recipient determined the device is eligible and received receipts for the device; and
(5) the purchase was not performed in violation of federal, state, or local law, or regulation.
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6.2.Conditions Precedent to Any Reimbursement Request.The obligation of the Met Councilto
make reimbursement payments issubject to the following conditions precedent:
A. The Met Council’s receipt of a Reimbursement Request/Progress Report for the funds
requested, and electronic copies of receipts verifying the cost for all eligible devices and any other
eligible costs for that reporting period;
B. If requested by the Met Council (in form and substance acceptable to the Met Council),
evidence that (i) the Recipient has legal authority to and has taken all actions necessary to enter into this
Agreement and (ii) this Agreement is binding and enforceable against the Recipient;
C. There is no Event of Default under this Grant Agreement or event which would constitute
an Event of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or that a period of grace or time elapse;
and
D. The Recipient has supplied to the Met Council all other items that the Met Council may
reasonably require to assure good fiscal oversight of state's funding through the Clean Water Fund.
7. Authorized Representative.
The Met Council’s Authorized Representative is:
Name: Henry McCarthyor successor
Title: Senior Environmental Scientist
Mailing Address: 390 North Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 602-1946
E-Mail Address: henry.mccarthy@metc.state.mn.us
The Met Council’s Authorized Representative has the responsibility to monitor the Recipient’s
performance and the authority to accept the services provided under this Grant Agreement. If the
services are satisfactory, the Met Council’s Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each
invoice submitted for payment.
The Recipient’s Authorized Representative is noted on the first page of this Grant Agreement. If the
Recipient’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Grant Agreement, the Recipient
must immediately notify the Met Council and within 30 days provide a new City resolution (if such
resolution is necessary) specifying the new Representative. If a resolution is not requiredby the City,
the City’s notification to the Met Council must be in writing.
8. Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, Grant Agreement Complete, and Order of Precedence.
8.1 Assignment. The Recipient may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this
Grant Agreementwithout the prior written consent of the Met Counciland a fully executed Assignment
Agreement.
8.2 Amendments. Except as provided in this Section 8.2, any amendment to this Grant Agreement
must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the appropriate
parties. If requested by the Recipient in writing, the Met Council may at its sole discretion authorize in
writing a minor change to the Recipient Program in Exhibit A without a formal executed amendment to
this Grant Agreement.
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8.3Waiver.If theMet Councilfails to enforce any provision of this Grant Agreement, that failure
does not waive the provision or its right to enforce it.
8.4 Grant Agreement Complete. This Grant Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements
between the Met Council and the Recipient. No other understanding regarding this Grant Agreement,
whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party.
8.5 Order of Precedence. This Grant Agreement will be interpreted in the following order of
precedence:
(1) Grant Agreement excluding exhibits;
(2) Exhibit B; and
(3) Exhibit A.
9. Liability and Insurance.
9.1 Liability. The Recipient and the Met Council are each responsible for their own acts and the acts
of their employees and the results thereof. Tothe extent authorized by law, a party is not responsible for
the acts of the other party and the results thereof. The liability of the Parties is governed by Minnesota
Statutes Chapter466 and other applicable laws. Neither Party waives any applicable limits on liability
or immunities.
9.2 Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Grant Agreement is intended or should be
construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of co-partners or a joint venture
between the Recipient and the Met Council, nor will the Recipient be considered or deemed to be an
agent, representative, or employee of the Met Council in the performance of this Grant Agreement, or
the RecipientProgram.
The Recipient represents that it has already or will secure or cause to be secured all personnel required
for the performance of this Grant Agreement and the RecipientProgram. All personnel of the Recipient
or other persons while engaging in the performance of this Grant Agreement or the RecipientProgram
willnot have any contractual relationship with the Met Councilrelated to the work of the Recipient
Program and willnot be considered employees of the Met Council. In addition, all claims that may arise
on behalf of said personnel or other persons out of employment or alleged employment including, but
not limited to, claims under the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota, claims of
discrimination against the Recipient, its officers, agents, contractors, or employees will in no way be the
responsibility of the Met Council. Such personnel or other persons may not require nor be entitled to
any compensation, rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever from the Met Council, including but not
limited to, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, disability benefits, severance
pay and retirement benefits.
10. Audits.
Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Recipient’s books, records, documents, and accounting
procedures and practices relevant to this Grant Agreement are subject to examination by the Met
Council and/or the State Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from
the termination date of this Grant Agreement.
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11.Government Data Practices.
The Recipientand Met Councilmust comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn.
Stat. Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by the Met Council under this grant contract, and as it
applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Recipient
under this Grant Agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data
referred to in this clause by either the Recipientor the Met Council. If the Recipient receives a request
to release the data referred to in this Clause, the Recipientmust immediately notify the Met Council.
12. Workers’ Compensation.
The Recipient certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat. § 176.181, subd. 2, pertaining to
workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The Recipient’s employees and agents will not be
considered Met Council employees. Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers
Compensation Act on behalf of these employees and any claims made by any third party as a
consequence of any act or omission on the part of these employees are in no way the Met Council’s
obligation or responsibility.
13. Data Availability.
To the extent and as requested by the Met Council, Recipient agrees to comply with Minn.
Stat. § 114D.50, subd. 5 requirements for data collected by the Recipient Programs funded with money
from the Clean Water Fund that have value for planning and management of natural resources,
emergency preparedness and infrastructure investments, including but not limited to the requirement that
to the extent practicable, summary data and results of Recipient Programs funded with money from the
Clean Water Fund should be readily accessible on the internet and identified as a Clean Water Fund
Recipient Program. The Met Council will put overall summary information on the internet and will
encourage the Recipient put its city information on the web. Recipient understands and agrees that Met
Council may list its name and summary information on the internet or in any other Grantor reporting.
Data collected by the Recipient Program, if any, funded with money from the Clean Water Fund that
have value for planning and management of natural resources, emergency preparedness, and
infrastructure investments must conform to the enterprise information architecture developed by the
Department of Information Technology Services. Spatial data must conform to geographic information
system guidelines and standards outlined in that architecture and adopted by the Minnesota Geographic
Data Clearinghouse at the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office. A description of these data that
adheres to the Department of Information Technology Services geographic metadata standards must be
submitted to the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office to be made available online through the
clearinghouse and the data must be accessible and free to the public unless made private under chapter
13. To the extent practicable, summary data and results of projects funded with money from the clean
water fund should be readily accessible on the Internet and identified as a clean water fund project.
14. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue.
This Grant Agreement will be construed and enforced under the laws of the State of Minnesota without
regard to its conflict of law provisions. The venue for any legal proceedings arising out of this Grant
Agreement will be the appropriate state or federal court in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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15.Termination.
The Met Councilmay cancel this Grant Agreementat any time, with or without cause, upon 30days’
written notice to the Recipient. Upon termination, the Recipientwill be entitled to paymentfor services
prequalified and satisfactorily performedbefore the termination notice.
16. Data Disclosure.
Under Minn.Stat. §270C.65,subd.3, and other applicable law, the Recipientconsents to disclosure of
its federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification number, already
provided to the Met Council, to federal and state tax agencies and Met Council personnel involved in the
payment of Met Councilobligations. Recipientwill require compliance with this Section16 by
Recipient’s subrecipient of Grant funds and shall submit evidence of such compliance to Met Councilas
requested.
17. Notices.
In addition to any notice required under applicable law to be given in another manner, any notices
required hereunder must be in writing and must be personally served or sent by email or United States
mail, to the Authorized Representative of the party to whom it is directed.
18. Miscellaneous.
18.1 Report to Legislature. As provided in Minn. Stat. §3.195, the Met Councilmust submit a
report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under the Clean Water Fund to the
legislature by January 15 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional
use of Clean Water Fund resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes. The
Recipient agrees to provide to the Met Council by January 1 of each year a report on any user
satisfaction surveys it has related to this Recipient Program, and other appropriate outcomes of the
Recipient Program as prescribed in Section 18.3 of this Agreement.
18.2 Supplement. The funds granted under this agreement are to supplement and shall not
substitute for traditional sources of funding. Recipientcertifiesto the Met Council that there was
and isno traditionalRecipient sources of funding for the Recipient.
18.3 Measurable Outcomes. ARecipient Program or program receiving funding from the Clean
Water Fund must meet or exceed the constitutional requirement to protect, enhance, and restore
water quality in lakes, rivers and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water from
degradation. A Recipient Program or program receiving funding from the Clean Water Fund must
include measurable outcomes, as defined in Minn. Stat. § 3.303, subdivision 10, and a plan for
measuring and evaluating the results. A Recipient Program or program must be consistent with
current science and incorporate state-of-the-art technology. All information for funded Recipient
Program work, including the proposed measurable outcomes, must be made available for
publication on the web site required under Minn. Stat. § 3.303, subdivision 10, as soon as
practicable and forwarded to the Met Council and the Legislative Coordinating Commission under
the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 3.303, subd. 10. The Recipient must compile and submit all
information for funded Recipient Programs or programs, including the proposed measurable
outcomes and all other items required under Minn. Stat. § 3.303, subdivision 10, to the Met
Council and, if requested by the Met Council, the Legislative Coordinating Commission as soon as
practicable or by January 15 of the applicable fiscal year, whichever comes first.
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18.4Minn. Stat. §16B.98.Grants funded by the Clean Water Fundmust be implemented
according to section 16B.98 and must account for all expenditures.
18.5 Benefit to Minnesota Waters. Money from the Clean Water Fund may only be spent on
Recipient Programs that benefit Minnesota waters.
18.6 Website. If the Recipient has information on its website about the equity-focused water
efficiency grant pilotprogram under Minn. Stat. §114D.50, the Recipient will when practicable in
accordance with Minn. Stat. § 114D.50, subd. 4(f) prominently display on the Recipient’s website
home page the Legacy logo accompanied by the phrase"Click here for more information." When a
person clicks on the Legacy logo image, the website must direct the person to a web page that
includes both the contact information that a person may use to obtain additional information, as
well as a link to the Met Council’s and Legislative Coordinating Commission Website required
under section 3.303, subdivision 10.
18.7 Future Eligibility. Future eligibility for money from the Clean Water Fund is contingent
upon the Recipient satisfying all application requirements related to Met Council’s fulfillment of
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Minn. Stat. § 114D.50 as well as any additional requirements contained in 2021, 1 Special Session,
Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 8.
18.8 Prevailing Wages. The Recipient agrees to comply with all of the applicable provisions
contained in chapter 177 of the Minnesota Statutes, and specifically those provisions contained in Minn.
Stat. §§ 177.41 through 177.50, as they may be amended, modified or replaced from time to time with
respect to the Recipient Program. By agreeing to this provision, the Recipient is not acknowledging or
agreeing that the cited provisions apply to the Recipient Program.
18.9 Disability Access. Where appropriate, Recipient of clean water funds, in consultation with the
Council on Disability and other appropriate governor-appointed disability councils, boards, committees,
and commissions, should make progress toward providing greater access to programs, print publications,
and digital media for people with disabilities related to the programs the recipient funds using
appropriations made in this agreement.
18.10. General Provisions.
(i) Lawsuit. This Grant shall be canceled if a court determines that the appropriation
illegally substitutes for a traditional source of funding.
(ii) Termination Due to Lack of Funds. Recipient recognizes that Met Council’s obligation
to reimburse Recipient for eligible Recipient Program costs is dependent upon Met Council’s
receipt of funds from the State of Minnesota appropriated to Met Council under 2023Session
Law, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 8(b). Should the State of Minnesota terminate such
appropriation or should such funds become unavailable to Met Council for any reason, Met
Council shall, upon written notice to Recipient of termination or unavailability of such funds,
have no further obligations for reimbursement or otherwise under this Grant Agreement. In the
event of such written notice, Recipient has no further obligation to complete the Recipient
Program as required by this Grant Agreement.
18.11. Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Grant Agreement may be executed in any number
of counterparts, each of which when executed will be deemed to be an original and the counterparts will
together constitute one agreement. A copy of this Grant Agreement, including its signature pages, will
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be binding and deemed to be an original. Electronic signatures using Adobe Sign or a similar program
will be deemed an original signature.
19. Default and Remedies.
19.1 Defaults. TheRecipient's failure to fully comply with any of the provisions contained in this
Grant Agreement constitute an event of default ("Event of Default").
19.2.Remedies. Upon an event of default, the Met Council may exercise any one or more of the
following remedies:
a. Refrain from disbursing the Grant;
b. Demand that all or any portion of the Grant already disbursed be repaid to it, and upon
such demand the Recipient shall repay such amount to the Met Council; and
c. Enforce any additional remedies the Met Council may have at law or in equity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
By: ________________________________
Regional Administrator, successor, or delegate
Date: _______________________________
RECIPIENT:
The Recipient certifies that the appropriate
person(s) have executed this agreement on
behalf of the Recipient as required by applicable
articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
By: ________________________________
_____________________________________
Printed Name and Title
Date: _______________________________
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EXHIBITA
(Application from community)
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2025 – 2026
EQUITY-FOCUSED WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PILOT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM
updated 02 / 12 / 2025
Applicant information:
MUNICIPALITY:
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MUNICIPAL UTILITY:
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MAILING ADDRESS:
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Primary contact information:
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Efficiency Grant Program should be addressed to individual named below):
Name:
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Title:
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Street:
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City, ZIP:
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Phone:
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Email:
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Secondary contact information:
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Phone:
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Program design:
Along with this application form, please include a work plan and schedule that details the
municipality’s strategy for promoting the program, connecting with residents, program
administration, and spending down the requested grant amount by 6/30/2026 (assuming an
announcement of awards in May 2025 and a completed grant agreement in June 2025).
1. Requested grant amount:
%26-831
Equity criteria
Municipalities are expected to develop equity-focused criteria to determine participation requirements
for residents. This pilot program aims to reach residents in the region for whom the traditional program
may be challenging to participate in (due to up-front costs, program requirements for participation,
language barriers, awareness of the program, and more).
The Met Council has developed maps, data, and other resources related to prioritizing equity that can
be used to inform a municipality’s equity criteria:
Equity priority areas mapping tool
Equity Considerations Dataset
o Landing page
o Interactive tool
o GIS data and user guide
HousingLink subsidized housing addresses by city
Municipalities are not required to use the resources provided by the Met Council and can develop
criteria based on locally available data or other information.
2. Please explain the criteria that will be used to determine eligibility for participation.
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3. How does this proposed program/project prioritize historically disproportionately burdened
groups?
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5. Please estimate the number of residents that will participate in this program:
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6. Please explain the methodology for calculating the number of participants:
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7. Please estimate the number of EPA WaterSense labeled toilets that will be installed through this
program:
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8. Municipality’s estimated annual water savings from proposed program, in gallons:
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9. Please explain the methodology for calculating estimated annual water savings:
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10. Please describe how the municipality plans to communicate information about this
program/project to different audiences? Does the municipality have the ability to translate
program information into other languages?
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11. Will residents be responsible for acquiring and installing EPA WaterSense labeled toilets or will
the municipality coordinate purchase and installation?
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Evaluating applications:
Applications will be scored and ranked based on the answers to the questions above as well as the
attached work plan and schedule. Proposed programs/projects will be evaluated after the close of the
application period. The following topics have been ordered by priority for scoring the application.
1. Equity focus – 15 points
i. Who is benefitting from the proposed program/project?
ii. How does this proposed program/project center historically disproportionately burdened
groups?
iii. Is the grant activity area within an equity priority area?
2. Estimated water savings – 15 points
3. Ease of participation for residents – 10 points
i. Have barriers to participation been reduced?
4. Estimated number of participants – 10 points
5. Ease of implementation of project – 10 points
i. Does the municipality have a clear plan to spend down the requested award amount by
June 30, 2026?
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EXHIBIT B
2025 –2026
EQUITY-FOCUSED WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT
PILOT PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
updated 02 / 12 / 2025
Overview
The Metropolitan Council (Met Council) has allocated $400,000 of Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment
funds to implement an equity-focused water efficiency grant pilot program effective July 1, 2025 to June 30,
2026. This pilot program, which incorporates equity as a requirement for funding, is based on the “traditional”
Water Efficiency Grant Program offered by the Met Council since 2016. Grants of up to $100,000 will be
awarded on a competitive basis to municipalities that are served by a municipal water supply system. Unlike
the traditional Water Efficiency Grant Program, there is no requirement for municipalities to contribute a local
match, and grant programs will operate at no cost to residents.
Grant Program Goal
The goal of the Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant Pilot Program is to support technical and behavioral
changes in underserved and disproportionately burdened communities that improve municipal water use
efficiency in the seven-county metropolitan area.
Critical points to remember
$400,000 is available for this competitive grant program
The maximum award amount is $100,000
Applications are due March 28, 2025
Awards will be announced in May 2025
Funds must be spent down by June 30, 2026 (municipalities and Met Council will work together to
monitor spending and adjust/reallocate funds as needed)
The applying municipality must be served by a municipal public water supply system
New construction and new developments are not eligible
No local match requirement for municipalities
No cost to resident
Residents may be property owners or renters responsible for paying their water bill
Municipalities must develop equity criteria to determine participation requirements for residents
Funds are for grants only; consulting and city staff time are ineligible
Toilet replacement must be with a US EPA WaterSense labeled toilet
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Centering equity
As the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services for the seven-county
Twin Cities metropolitan area, the Met Council has a role in advancing equity. The Twin Cities metropolitan
area ranks high among the nation’s largest metro areas for overall income, low unemployment, and sustained
economic growth, but this region also ranks high for negative outcomes. The Water Equity Policy in the
Imagine 2050 Water Policy Plan includes a commitment to “incorporate environmental justice and water equity
considerations into funding and grant applications to address past barriers faced by historically
disproportionately burdened groups.”
Guided by Met Council policy, internal assessments of the Water Efficiency Grant Program were conducted to
better understand the audience of the program and where shortcomings could be addressed. A need for more
equitable outcomes was identified – this pilot program aims to reach residents of the region for whom the
traditional program may be challenging to participate in (due to up-front costs, program requirements for
participation, language barriers, awareness of the program, and more).
Legislative directive –Minnesota 2023 Session Law
In 2023, the Met Council was awarded a total $1,500,000 in Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy
Amendment funds for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 for water demand reduction grants. Of this award, $400,000
has been set aside for this pilot program. The remaining $1,100,000 was allocated to the traditional Water
Efficiency Grant Program. The legislative language is below:
$750,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year are for the water demand reduction grants to assist
municipalities in the metropolitan area with implementing water demand reduction measures to ensure the
reliability and protection of drinking water supplies. Fiscal year 2024 appropriations are available until June 30,
2025, and fiscal year 2025 appropriations are available until June 30, 2026.
Eligibility
This grant program is limited to municipalities in the seven-county metropolitan area that operate or are served
by a municipal public water supply system. Participating residents must be connected to municipal water.
Property owners as well as renters responsible for paying their water bill are eligible to participate.
Any municipality that meets the criteria above may apply for this pilot grant program. Municipalities are
expected to develop equity criteria to determine participation requirements for residents. The Met Council will
provide maps, data, and other resources to aid municipalities in the development of equity criteria.
Municipalities are not required to use the resources provided by the Met Council and can develop criteria
based on locally available data or other information. Municipalities’ applications will be scored on how well their
proposed program prioritizes residents with the most disparities in the region.
Municipalities that apply and are awarded funding must sign a standard Council Grant Agreement before any
eligible grants can be submitted for reimbursement. Agreements require that municipalities:
Entirely pass through grants received
Verify purchase of devices to receive grants
Retain records and cooperate with any audits
Conduct all communications with property owners and ensure all written communications to property
owners include both the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment logo, and the Metropolitan
Council’s logo
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Provide quantitative information for state reporting purposes
Qualified activities
This pilot program will be limited to the replacement of existing toilets with more efficient US EPA WaterSense
labeled toilets. Toilet replacement with a US EPA WaterSense labeled toilet:
https://lookforwatersense.epa.gov/products/Product-Search-Results-Toilets.html. In the eventUS EPA
WaterSense labeling changes during the course of this pilot program, toilets that have a maximum flush
volume of 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) may be approved by the Council.
Expenses eligible for reimbursement under this grant are the out-of-pocket cost of the device and its
installation only, not to include any owner labor costs.
Municipalities may elect to design their toilet replacement program/project in a number of ways:
Set eligibility criteria for participation and open the program to residents who meet the criteria
Set eligibility criteria for participation and complete a targeted project by identifying a specific property
(or properties) that meet the criteria
Propose a different program/project approach from those above
To ensure that participating residents do not incur unintended costs for toilet replacement and installation,
municipalities may choose to partner with a plumber for toilet removal and replacement. The cost of contracting
with a plumber to conduct this grant activity is an eligible expense.
Depending on a municipality’s program design, residents may be responsible for toilet removal and
replacement. In these cases, a professional plumber hired by the resident to complete removal and
replacement is an eligible expense. A resident may also elect to install the toilet independently, however, the
resident will not be reimbursed for their labor costs.
Hypothetical approaches
Municipality purchases batch of toilets, advertises program, and works with a plumber to install in
residences where residents meet eligibility criteria and have applied to participate
Municipality purchases batch of toilets, advertises program, and distributes toilets for individual
installation to residents who meet eligibility criteria and have applied to participate
Municipality identifies specific neighborhoods, multi-family residences, disproportionately burdened
communities, etc. that meet eligibility and program criteria and approaches residents about participation
Municipality requires proof of eligible purchase and installation from resident and reimburses expenses
(most similar to traditional Water Efficiency Grant Program, but with 100% of cost covered by Met
Council)
Municipalities are welcome to propose program approaches beyond what is listed above.
Application Process
The Equity-Focused Water Efficiency Grant Pilot Program has a competitive application process.
Municipalities must submit the Environmental Services supplied application form by March 28, 2025. No late
applications will be accepted. Required information includes:
the municipality’s program design and work plan
proposed examples of communications to property owners
requested total grant amount
estimated annual amount of water saved by the applying municipality
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Application form is available at: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Funding-Finance/Available-
Funding-Grants.aspx
Submit competed application to: henry.mccarthy@metc.state.mn.us
Metropolitan Council will notify municipalities of grant awards by May 2025
Municipalities can apply for an award of up to $100,000. In the event that fewer than four municipalities apply
by March 28, 2025, award amounts may be adjusted to be greater than $100,000. Grant applications will be
reviewed, scored, and ranked by Met Council staff using the following criteria.
Proposal Selection Criteria and Scoring
Qualitative questions that will be evaluated in the application include:
How does the proposed program/project prioritize residents who may experience barriers to
participation in the traditional Water Efficiency Grant Program?
What are the equity criteria for this program/project, how were they developed, and who is
benefitted by them?
What is the program/project design and how will it operate?
How will the municipality communicate information about this program/project to the relevant
audiences?
Quantitative questions that will be evaluated in the application include:
How many people (estimate) will benefit from this program/project?
How much water (estimate) will be saved by this program/project?
High-scoring applications will provide a completed form and detailed work plan that provide well-reasoned
estimates to quantitative questions and clearly explained answers to qualitative questions.
For detailed application requirements and scoring prioritization, see the application form.
Funding process and reporting requirements
Utilizing forms provided by Met Council, the following information must be reported on a quarterly basis:
o Number, type, and amount of funds provided to property owners, along with each property
address
o Estimated annual gallons of water saved per device installation
o Number of unmet funding requests from property owners, if any
Upon review and confirmation of the above information, Met Council will process a grant payment in the
amount of 100% of approved total expenses for the reporting period.
Met Council will provide confirmation of grant balances available upon request and reserves the right to
amend grant agreements, in collaboration with grantee municipality, if quarterly reporting indicates
rebate or grant programs will not fully utilize grant awards within the grant period.
Determining Estimated Water Savings
Some manufacturers include annual water savings estimates in their device descriptions or specifications. In
cases where estimated annual water savings are not provided or can’t be found for a specific device model,
the WaterSense website has information on estimated water savings.
Toilet: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/residential-toilets
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EXHIBIT CRevision #
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
2025-2026 CLEAN WATER FUND EQUITY-FOCUSED WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PILOT
PROGRAM
GRANT AMENDMENT FORM
NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: Submission of this form is required to modify the Maximum Grant Amount in your
Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council 2025-2026 Clean Water Fund Equity-Focused Water Efficiency
Grant Pilot Program (Grant Program).
After determination of your city’s Maximum Grant Amount, completion and submission of this form is necessary
when 1) you are requesting additional grant funds to meet unexpected rebate or grant demand, or 2) when your
city has determined that the previously approved program’s rebate or grant demand will not be met, requiring less
grant funds than anticipated when the agreement was signed.
The process for modifying your Grant Agreement is as follows:
1. Your city’s authorized representative submits one signed copy of Exhibit C to the Met Council, with any
additional information requested by Met Council.
2. Upon receipt and any Met Council approval of signed Exhibit C, the Met Council’s authorized
representative will obtain Met Council authorized signatures returns a fully executedcopy of Exhibit C
indicating the new Maximum Grant Amount to City’s designated authorized representative.
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Instructions: Indicate the date of your change request in #1 box. Indicate the number of this particular change
request in #2 box (and in box at top of page – must match). Enter the current grant agreement amount (as
MCES approved) in #3 box. If you wish to increase your municipality’s grant amount, enter the amount you
are requesting in #4 box. If you wish to decrease your grant amount due to less demand than
anticipated, enter the amount in #5 box. Enter in #6 box the amount derived from adding #3 to #4 or derived from
subtracting #5 from #3.
Grant Agreement #
1. Date of change request:
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2. Change request number:
3. Current Grant Agreement Amount (as MCES approved):
4. Increase due to request for additionalfunding:
5.Decrease due to less demand:
6. Amended Maximum Grant Agreement Amount requested:
CITY NAME:______________________________________________________________________________
CITY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (signatureand date):
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL (signature and date):
__________________________________________________________________________________________
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE AND DATE
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Questions may be directed to the Met CouncilAuthorized Representative:
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23,2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Korrie Johnson, Assistant Finance Director
Title
Resolution No. 2025-79, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received BetweenMay 17,
2025, and June 13, 2025
Background
Each month, the City of Fridley (City) receives various donations and gifts to support City
operations, programs and projects. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 465.03, the City may accept
these donations and gifts for the benefit of residents. For specific donations or gifts, the donor
may prescribe certain requirements, such as for a specific activity or department.
Consistent with the abovementioned statute, staff prepared Schedule No. 1 (Exhibit A), which
outlines the various donations, gifts and/or sponsorships received by the City betweenMay 17,
2025, and June 13, 2025.To accept the same, the Council must adopt the attached resolution by
a twothird majority vote.
Lastly, for each donation, gift or sponsorship, staff ensure it meets an identified need, does not
create a quidproquo or longterm maintenance obligation, and the donor received an
acknowledgment of their gift through a letter or publication.
Financial Impact
finances.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-61,Approving Gifts, Donations and
Sponsorships Received BetweenMay 17, 2025, and June 13, 2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2025-79
!Exhibit A: Schedule No. 1
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-79
Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships for the City of Fridley
Whereas, throughout the year the City of Fridley (City) receives various gifts and donations; and
Whereas, the City is sincerely grateful for the support it receives from an array of organizations
and individuals; and
Whereas, without this support, the continuation of different events or programs would be difficult
to sustain; and
Whereas, the attached schedule (Exhibit A) lists all of the donations and gifts received by various
City departments between May 17, 2025, and June 13, 2025; and
Whereas, all of the items listed on the attached schedule (Exhibit A) are required to be accepted
by the City Council by a two-thirds majority vote; and
Whereas, all items have been determined to be donated free of any quid-pro-quo expectation
by the donor.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves and
accepts the various donations, gifts and sponsorships made between May 17, 2025, and June 13,
2025.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of June 2025.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships - City of FridleySchedule No. 1
Date Donor Name, Amount/
Department or DivisionProgramFund
Receivedif not anonymousValue
11/19/24Public Safety - PoliceGeneral Donation from Friendly ChevroletFriendly Chevrolet$500.00101
SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$108.00270
12/06/24
SNC
12/31/24Donation-Rec'd 2/20/2025 JE back to 2024Rasmussen NE Bank$250.00270
01/02/25Parks and RecreationDonation for Winterfest 2025Fridley Lions Club$1,000.00101
01/02/25Public Safety - PoliceDonation for 2025 Night to UniteMINCO$1,000.00101
01/17/25SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$154.00270
02/05/25SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$70.00270
SNCDonation Box ContentsMarvin Kolling$35.00270
02/05/25
SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$212.00270
03/05/25
03/17/25Community DevelopmentSeed Packets for Seed Swap/Environmental Fun FairMinnesota Native Landscapes$100.00512
03/26/25Public Safety - PoliceSafety Camp DonationFridley Lions Club$1,500.00101
03/21/25SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$128.00270
04/10/25SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$151.00270
04/25/25SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$412.00270
05/08/25Community DevelopmentCompost for Orgnaics Recycling ParticipantsSMSC Organics Recycling Facility$200.00237
05/16/25SNCSNC DonationNational SOC Daughter Conservation$100.00270
05/16/25SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$110.00270
Public Safety - PoliceGeneral Donation from Fridley Lions ClubFridley Lions Club$500.00101
05/28/25
Public Safety - PoliceShop with a CopWalmart$4,500.00101
05/31/25
SNCDonation Box ContentsVarious$117.00270
06/13/25
Report to Date Total$11,147.00
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23,2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Jim Kosluchar, Director of Public Works
Title
ResolutionNo.2025-81,Indicating Support for the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation
Studies Safe Streets for Minnesota CommunitiesGrant Application
Background
In Minnesota,Safe Streets for All (SS4A) town, city, and tribegrantees, including the City of Fridley(City),
are in various stages of developing and adopting action plans and implementing infrastructure projects
that address roadway safety. These communities have not collaboratedto share experiences and
opportunities. The University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) has suggested that
convening a peer group of citiesaddressing roadway safety will lead to increased knowledge
development statewide and will amplify the impact of SS4A across a wide geographic area. Acohort
approach such as this will amplify the engagement and collaboration encouraged by earlier SS4A grants.
It will inform improvements to the action plans of multiple existing grantees and provide evidence-
based interventions to those communities formulating their action plans. Further, there is greater
opportunity to focus on leveraging technology to solve problems which has not yet been a significant
focus on any of the awarded work.
CTS has proposed a grant application on behalf of Minnesota local governments, which will beused to
s previous recipients,
including the City, ultimately creating a roadmap for technology deployment customized to small,
medium and large communities.The purpose of the grant would be to coordinate collaboration of
Minnesota's existing SS4A communities foradditional discussion, working together onunique issues to
identify where technology can be transformative, and making recommendations for each community on
how best to leverage technology based on theirunique issues. The grant would also potentially include
conducting demonstration activities in up to three communities where specific technologies would be
tested.
The Center for Transportation Studies will convene Minnesota SS4A recipients to promote collaborative
shared learning statewide, to identify shared safety challenges across the jurisdictions, and to
incorporate technological solutions to prevent death and serious injury on Minnesota roadways.
Convening statewide recipients supports the goals of improving safety over a wide geographic area and
ensures equitable investment in the safety needs of underserved communities which includes both
underserved urban and rural communities. It also deepens the engagement and collaborative nature of
the SS4A grants by connecting recipient jurisdictions for further peer learning and plan improvements.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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In addition to supporting the jurisdictions within the cohort through toolkits and demonstration results,
the work of this program will be used to inform future research by CTS. It will also inform state policy
Vehicles and the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety, of which CTS is an integral member. Finally, this work
will be used to support and inform future SS4A communities and safety interventions funded through
other federal and state funding opportunities.
The attached resolution formalizes support by the City of Fridley for such an application, which is
planned to be made by CTS by the grant deadline of June 26.
Financial Impact
The grant requires no match from supporters, rather some staff time in collaborating with CTS and
other cohort local government units.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-81, Indicating Support for the University of
Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies Safe Streets for Minnesota Communities Grant
Application
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2025-81
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-81
the City of Fridley (City) has been awarded a planning grant to develop a roadway
safety plan through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program; and
Whereas, Safe Streets for All (SS4A) town, city, and tribe grantees, including the City of Fridley,
are in various stages of developing and adopting action plans and implementing infrastructure
projects that address roadway safety. These communities have not collaborated to share
experiences and opportunities. The University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies
(CTS) has suggested that convening a peer group of cities addressing roadway safety will lead
to increased knowledge development statewide and will amplify the impact of SS4A across a
wide geographic area. A cohort approach such as this will amplify the engagement and
collaboration encouraged by earlier SS4A grants. It will inform improvements to the action plans
of multiple existing grantees and provide evidence-based interventions to those communities
formulating their action plans. Further, there is greater opportunity to focus on leveraging
technology to solve problems which has not yet been a significant focus on any of the awarded
work; and
other cities, townships, and tribes in Minnesota are in various stages of developing and
adopting action plans and implementing infrastructure projects that address roadway safety; and
hese communities have not collaborated to share experiences and opportunities and
gain benefits from this collaboration resulting in a superior action plan implementing methods
and technologies that may not be apparent to a single agency
the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) has proposed to
apply for funding through the SS4A program to facilitate this collaboration and technology
transfer between agencies
; and
and
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Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City of Fridley does hereby indicate its support for the
aforementioned grant, and City staff are authorized to participate in the project in order that all
participating agencies may benefit.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of June, 2025
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_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:BethKondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Resolution No. 2025-76, Approving Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permitand Temporary Lawful
Gambling Permitfor Springbrook Foundation Autumn Sampler to be Held September 26, 2025
Background
Pursuant to sections of the Fridley City Code (Code), certain business licensing activities require approval
of theFridleyCity Council(Council), includingTemporary Intoxicating Liquor licensesand Temporary
Lawful Gambling Permits.
The City received an application fromKimberly Tillberryfor a Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permitand
Temporary Lawful Gambling Permitfor
on September 26, 2025.
Staff have performed the required verification steps spelled out in Chapter603 (Intoxicating Liquor)and
Chapter 30 (Lawful Gambling). Upon approval of the Council,the City permits,and associated
certifications will be forwardedto the State for issuance of the Temporary Intoxicating Liquor permit
and Temporary Lawful Gambling Permits.
Financial Impact
All revenues for similarlicenses were anticipated as part of the2025Budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-76Approving Temporary Intoxicating Liquor
Permitand Temporary Lawful Gambling Permitfor Springbrook Foundation Autumn Sampler to be
Held September 26, 2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &Places X Community Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Attachments
!Resolution No. 2025-76
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-76
Approving Temporary Intoxicating Liquor Permit and Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit
for Springbrook Foundation Autumn Sampler to be Held September 26, 2025
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 Section 603 of Code, the City Council shall approve liquor licenses and
permits; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 30 of Code, the City Council shall approve lawful gambling permits;
and
Whereas, a Temporary Intoxicating Liquor permit application and Temporary Lawful Gambling
permit application was submitted by Kimberly Tillberry of the Springbrook Foundation for the
Autumn Sampler event on September 26, 2025; and
Whereas, permits;
and
Whereas, applicable City staff recommend the approval of the following permits by the City
Council.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
Temporary Permit for Intoxicating Liquor and Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit to be issued to
Kimberly Tillberry for the Springbrook Autumn Sampler to be held September 26, 2025.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of June, 2025.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:BethKondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Resolution No. 2025-80, ApprovingTemporary Lawful Gambling Permitfor Fridley Historical Society
Fundraising Event to be Held October 4, 2025
Background
Pursuant to sections of the Fridley City Code (Code), certain business licensing activities require approval
of theFridleyCity Council(Council), includingTemporary Lawful Gambling Permits.
The City received an application fromMary Sue Meyersfor aTemporary Lawful Gambling Permitforthe
Fridley Historical Society for a fundraising event to be held on October 4, 2025.
Staff have performed the required verification steps spelled out inChapter 30 (Lawful Gambling). Upon
approval of the Council,the City permit,and associated certifications will be forwardedto the State for
issuance of the Temporary Lawful Gambling Permits.
Financial Impact
All revenues for similarlicenses were anticipated as part of the 2025Budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval ofResolution No. 2025-80, ApprovingTemporary Lawful Gambling
Permitfor Fridley Historical Society Fundraising Event to be Held October 4, 2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &Places X Community Identity &Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments
Resolution No. 2025-80
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-80
Approving Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit for Fridley Historical Society
Fundraising Event to be Held October 4, 2025
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 Section 30 of Code, the City Council shall approve lawful gambling permits;
and
Whereas, a Temporary Lawful Gambling permit application was submitted by Mary Sue Meyers
of the Fridley Historical Society for a fundraising event on October 4, 2025; and
Whereas, permits;
and
Whereas, applicable City staff recommend the approval of the following permits by the City
Council.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the
Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit to be issued to Mary Sue Meyers for the Fridley Historical
Society Fundraising Event to be Held October 4, 2025.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of June, 2025.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Anna Smieja, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable
Title
Resolution No. 2025-78,Approving Claims for the Period Ending June18, 2025
Background
Attached is Resolution No. 2025-78and the claims report for the period endingJune18,2025.
Financial Impact
Included in the budget.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-78, Approving Claims for the Period Ending
June18, 2025.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods &PlacesCommunity Identity &Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial ProsperityPublic Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Resolution No. 2025-78,Approving Claims for the Period Ending June18, 2025
City Council Claims Report
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will bea safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-78
Approving Claims for the Period Ending June 18, 2025
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 June 18, 2025, 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.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of June, 2025.
_______________________________________
Dave Ostwald - Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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Bank Transaction Report
City of Fridley, MN
Transaction Detail
Issued Date Range: 06/05/2025 - 06/18/2025
Cleared Date Range: -
IssuedCleared
DateDateNumberDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
Bank Draft
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06/06/2025EMPOWER RETIREMENT (for MN/MSRS)Accounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (3,383.90)
DFT0005628
06/06/2025CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE-457 Def.CompAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (23,003.26)
DFT0005629
06/06/2025CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE-457 Def.CompAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (4,328.72)
DFT0005630
06/06/2025CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (397.20)
DFT0005632
06/06/2025OPTUM BANK (HSA)Accounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (5,167.39)
DFT0005634
06/06/2025OPTUM BANK (HSA)Accounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (2,910.66)
DFT0005635
06/06/2025PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (47,996.07)
DFT0005636
06/06/2025PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (164.46)
DFT0005637
06/06/2025PERA - PUBLIC EMPLOYEESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (73,719.45)
DFT0005638
06/06/2025CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (150.00)
DFT0005639
06/06/2025CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (2,475.00)
DFT0005640
06/06/2025CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE RHS Retiree Health SaAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (600.00)
DFT0005641
06/06/2025CITY OF FRIDLEY-MISSION SQUARE Roth IRAAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (6,872.57)
DFT0005642
06/06/2025BENEFIT RESOURCE LLC - BPA/VEBAAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (800.00)
DFT0005643
06/06/2025INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (51,628.40)
DFT0005644
06/06/2025INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (19,222.24)
DFT0005645
06/06/2025MINN DEPT OF REVENUE - PAYROLL TAXAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (29,428.06)
DFT0005646
06/06/2025INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - PAYROLL TAXESAccounts PayableOutstandingBank Draft$ (67,024.53)
DFT0005647
Bank Draft Total: (19)$ (340,268.06)
Check
06/06/2025LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (3,088.96)
06/06/2025LEGALSHIELDAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (463.65)
06/06/2025MINN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (327.27)
06/06/2025NCPERS MINNESOTA-478000Accounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (624.00)
06/10/202556 BREWING LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (325.00)
06/10/2025AM CRAFT SPIRITS SALESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (202.28)
06/10/2025AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (492.00)
06/10/2025ARTISAN BEER COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (12,709.72)
06/10/2025BELLBOY CORPORATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (4,232.00)
06/10/2025BOURGET IMPORTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (334.00)
06/10/2025BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE BEER LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (140,817.01)
06/10/2025BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE WINE & SPIRITSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (20,687.01)
06/10/2025CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (72,711.31)
6/18/2025 12:22:17 PMPage 1 of 7
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IssuedCleared
DateDateDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
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06/10/2025COCA-COLA DISTRIBUTIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,000.00)
06/10/2025FALLING KNIFE BREWING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (460.00)
06/10/2025GLOBAL RESERVE LLC/GRDAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (788.00)
06/10/2025HAMMERHEART BREWING LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (844.00)
06/10/2025HOHENSTEINS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (12,011.30)
06/10/2025INBOUND BREWCOAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (329.00)
06/10/2025INSIGHT BREWING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (644.63)
06/10/2025JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUORAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (85,524.72)
06/10/2025LIBATION PROJECTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (753.78)
06/10/2025MATTSON ICEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,332.70)
06/10/2025MAVERICK WINE COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (414.00)
06/10/2025MEGA BEER LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,105.25)
06/10/2025MODIST BREWING CO LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (853.75)
06/10/2025MOOSE LAKE BREWING COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (162.00)
06/10/2025NOTHING BUT HEMP LLC DBA EMERALD ELEMENTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,345.00)
06/10/2025OLD WORLD BEERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (361.00)
06/10/2025PAUSTIS WINE COMPANYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,807.50)
06/10/2025PEPSI BEVERAGES COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (497.20)
06/10/2025PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (22,399.79)
06/10/2025PRYES BREWINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (865.42)
06/10/2025QUALITY REFRIGERATION SERVICEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (396.46)
06/10/2025RED BULL DISTRIBUTIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (237.05)
06/10/2025SMALL LOT MNAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (189.00)
06/10/2025SOUTHERN WINE / SOUTHERN GLAZERSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (32,329.97)
06/10/2025TRADITION WINE & SPIRITAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,455.50)
06/10/2025UNMAPPED BREWING COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (180.00)
06/10/2025URBAN GROWLER BREWING COMPANY LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (588.50)
06/10/2025VENN BREWING COMPANY LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (407.00)
06/10/2025VINOCOPIA INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,561.50)
06/10/2025WINEBOWAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,412.00)
06/10/2025Z WINES USAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (295.50)
06/11/2025ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2 LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (300.58)
06/11/2025ANOKA IND GRAIN & FEED DEALERSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (132.26)
06/11/2025ASPEN MILLS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (903.84)
06/11/2025BENEFIT RESOURCE LLC - BPA/VEBAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (717.00)
06/11/2025BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (755.50)
06/11/2025BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,263.87)
06/11/2025CENTRAL RENTAL COAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (316.40)
06/11/2025CENTURY LINKAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,110.34)
06/11/2025CERES ENVIRONMENTAL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (130.00)
06/11/2025CMT JANITORIAL SERVICESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,499.00)
06/11/2025CORE & MAIN LPAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (3,800.00)
6/18/2025 12:22:17 PMPage 2 of 7
Bank Transaction ReportIssued Date Range: -
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IssuedCleared
DateDateDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
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06/11/2025ENTERPRISE FM TRUSTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (42,536.64)
06/11/2025ERICKSON ENGINEERINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,784.16)
06/11/2025FLEET PRIDE TRUCK & TRAILER PARTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (168.29)
06/11/2025FRIDLEY ERCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (530.00)
06/11/2025GENUINE PARTS CO/NAPAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (164.11)
06/11/2025GERTENS GREENHOUSE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,439.52)
06/11/2025GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (556.20)
06/11/2025HAIDARI, YAMENAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (200.00)
06/11/2025HAWKINS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,955.75)
06/11/2025HEALTH PARTNERSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (563.00)
06/11/2025INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (272.67)
06/11/2025INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (157.95)
06/11/2025ISTATE TRUCK CENTERAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (23.76)
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06/11/2025K & S ENGRAVING LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (42.50)
06/11/2025LANO EQUIPMENT INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (349.97)
06/11/2025LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUSTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (51,618.00)
06/11/2025LEPAGE & SONSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,741.22)
06/11/2025LILYERD, THOMAS JAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,000.00)
06/11/2025LIND, CARLAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (200.00)
06/11/2025LOCI CONSULTING LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (10,000.00)
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06/11/2025LONG RUN LEADERSHIP CONSULTINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (3,215.83)
06/11/2025MARTIN MARIETTAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (5,983.32)
06/11/2025MCNAIR, EVANAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,886.68)
06/11/2025MENARDS - FRIDLEYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (56.41)
06/11/2025METRO-INETAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (5,618.00)
06/11/2025METROPOLITAN COUNCILAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (483,745.38)
06/11/2025MINN CLERKS & FINANCE OFFICERS ASSC (MCFOA)Accounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (95.00)
06/11/2025MINN HWY SAFETY/RESEARCH-MHSRCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,695.00)
06/11/2025MINN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (146.00)
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06/11/2025NORTH METRO TELEVISIONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,750.00)
06/11/2025NOVA FIRE PROTECTION INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,230.00)
06/11/2025O'MARA BRANDONAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (60.00)
06/11/2025ON SITE COMPANIESAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,241.00)
06/11/2025ONLINE SOLUTIONS LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,158.90)
06/11/2025PALADIN TECHNOLOGIES (USA) INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (38,409.10)
06/11/2025PETERSON COMPANIES INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (82,641.54)
06/11/2025PLATINUM POWER WASHING INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (448.50)
06/11/2025QUADIENT FINANCE USA INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,200.00)
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IssuedCleared
DateDateDescriptionModuleStatusTypeAmount
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06/11/2025REHBEINS BLACK DIRTAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (598.00)
06/11/2025REVSPRING INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (3,017.21)
06/11/2025ROADKILL ANIMAL CONTROLAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (258.00)
06/11/2025SPLIT ROCK MGMT - DBA VANGUARD CLEANINGAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (2,340.00)
06/11/2025STAR TRIBUNEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (434.50)
06/11/2025STREICHER'SAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,485.00)
06/11/2025SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (1,752.00)
06/11/2025SUMMER LAKES BEVERAGEAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (99.00)
06/11/2025TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (506.00)
06/11/2025TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWNAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (10,680.00)
06/11/2025UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (450.00)
06/11/2025VERIZON WIRELESSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (115.00)
06/11/2025VESTISAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (60.21)
06/11/2025XCEL ENERGYAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (31.75)
06/13/2025DAVE SWANSONUtility BillingOutstandingCheck$ (120.59)
06/18/2025ASPEN MILLS INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (827.93)
06/18/2025BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (303.95)
06/18/2025BRENNAN CONSTRUCTION OF MN INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (50,339.01)
06/18/2025BRINKERHOFF, WILLIAMAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (88.99)
06/18/2025CARR'S TREE SERVICE INCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (60,150.00)
06/18/2025CEBULLA, KAITLYNAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (100.00)
06/18/2025CENTERPOINT ENERGY-MINNEGASCOAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (3,468.93)
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06/18/2025FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLCAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (56,001.30)
06/18/2025FLEET PRIDE TRUCK & TRAILER PARTSAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck$ (81.74)
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Check Total: (205)$ (3,144,415.63)
Check Reversal
06/18/2025PEVITO, BRIAN ReversalAccounts PayableOutstandingCheck Reversal$ 42.39
Check Reversal Total: (1)$ 42.39
EFT
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998
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999
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EFT0000247
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Summary
Bank AccountCountAmount
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Report Total:229$ (3,914,864.44)
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**No Cash Account**1$ -
999 999-101100 Cash in Bank - CITY Pooled Cash 228$ (3,914,864.44)
Report Total:229$ (3,914,864.44)
Transaction TypeCountAmount
Bank Draft19$ (340,268.06)
Check205$ (3,144,415.63)
Check Reversal1$ 42.39
EFT4$ (430,223.14)
Report Total:229$ (3,914,864.44)
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Title
Resolution No. 2025-71,Denyingthe Massage Therapy Business LicenseApplicationand Massage
Therapy Individual License Application for Li Liuand Oasis Spa
Background
Li Liuapplied for aMassage Therapy Business Licenseand Massage Therapy Individual Licensefor Oasis
Spa to operate inside of1001 East Moore Lake Drive. Chapter125 (Massage
Therapy Businesses and Massage Therapists) of the Fridley City Code (Code)contains 14standard
conditions that apply to all Massage Therapy BusinessLicensesand Massage Therapy Individual Licenses.
The Chapter establishes standard conditionsof the Fridley City Council(Council)to protect the health,
safety and general welfare of the public.
Findings
As a part of the application approval process for both the business and individual licenses, background
checks, investigations and inspections are performed. Below is a summary of the verifications and
determinations of staff:
RequirementStaffDetermination/notes
ApplicationCity ClerkPassed
InvestigationCityClerk Passed
and Police
Background checkPolicePassed
Fire CodeFire MarshalPassed
Building CodeBuilding Undetermined. Section 125.10 (1) (k) requires the premises be in
Official
Official attempted to inspect the intended business space but at
the time of their arrival the space was inaccessible and locked.
Massage Therapy City Clerk & Fail. Section 125.10 (1) (l) requires a grounds for denial is:
Business License Building premises where the business is located does not have a separate,
conditionsOfficialdistinct, front-facing entrance if it is located within a building with
Lake Drive, Oasis Massage Spa will not have such a separate,
distinct and front-facing entrance.
Vision Statement
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Separate, distinct and front-facing entrance
The property at 1001 E. Moore Lake Drive has been the licensed premises for previously licensed
massage businesses. Staff acknowledge that Section 125.10 (l) of the Code, requiring massage therapy
businesses to maintain a separate front-facing entrance, was not consistently enforced in previous
licensing reviews. This administrative oversight does not, however, constitute a waiver of the requirement
or establish any precedent that would prevent the City from enforcing this provision moving forward.
The City is committed to consistent application of all licensing requirements to ensure public safety,
regulatory compliance and fair treatment of all applicants.
denial of the application (notice
attached). In collaboration with the Community Development Department
a separate, distinct and front-facing entrance addresses:
1.!Public safety and emergency access: a separate entrance ensures that emergency responders can
quickly identify and access the massage establishment during incidents. This is particularly
important given that massage therapy involves private treatment rooms where clients may be in
vulnerable states.
2.!Inspections: a distinct entrance facilitates the ability to monitor compliance with health, safety,
and business licensing requirements. It ensures the establishment can be properly identified and
accessed for routine inspections without disrupting other businesses.
3.!Professional standards: requiring a separate entrance helps maintain professional standards in
the massage therapy industry by ensuring establishments operate as independent, legitimate
businesses rather than as informal add-ons to other retail operations.
4.!Zoning compliance: The separate entrance requirement helps ensure that massage
establishments are properly zoned and that their operations align with the intended use of the
commercial space, preventing situations where personal services are tucked away within
unrelated retail businesses.
5.!Client privacy and comfort: a dedicated entrance provides clients with appropriate privacy when
accessing massage services, which is important given the personal nature of therapeutic
massage.
Front of 1001 E. Moore Lake Drive Intended entrance of Oasis Spa (back alley)
Vision Statement
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Additional context
In subsequent email exchanges staff were asked why a business like LifeTime Fitness was able to obtain
an approved Massage Therapy Business License and not have a separate entrance for its massage
activities. The rationale is that LifeTime Fitness is the holder of a Massage Therapy Business License and
employs licensed therapists to operate on its premises. plan is for her business to operate inside
The Code addresses concerns with this sort of business model for the
five reasons detailed above.
Recommendation from staff
Pursuant to section 125.10 of the Code, the Council may deny any Massage Therapy Business License
application for the violation of any provision or condition of the Code or of any State or Federal law
regulating massage therapy in the City. Due to the Code violation mentioned above, Staff are
recommending denial of the massage therapist business license application and massage therapist
individual application for Li Liu at Oasis Spa. Li Liu received a certified letter informing her that staff are
recommending denial of the license application and was informed of
she may converse with the Council.
Financial Impact
Recommendation
Staff recommend approval of Resolution No. 2025-71, Denying the Massage Therapy Business License
Application and Massage Therapy Individual License Application for Li Liu and Oasis Spa
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2025-71
!Letter sent to Oasis Spa owner Li Liu
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-71
Denying the Massage Therapy Business License Application and Massage Therapy
Individual License Application for Li Liu and Oasis Spa
Whereas, Chapter 125 (Massage Therapy Businesses and Massage Therapists) of the Fridley City
Code (Code) establishes standards of operation for licensed businesses to operate in the City of
Fridley (City); and
Whereas, Li Liu applied for a Massage Therapy Business License and Massage Therapy Individual
License to operate Oasis Spa at 1001 E. Moore Lake Drive; and
Whereas, staff performed the required background checks, investigations and inspections for
both the Massage Therapy Business License and Massage Therapy Individual Licenses; and
Whereas, the Building Official was unable to perform the required inspections pursuant to Section
125.10 (1) (k) to ensure the space was compliant with the State Building Code; and
Whereas, the Building Official determined the proposed business location does not meet the
Code requirements from Section 125.10 (1) (l) that
located does not have a separate, distinct, front-facing entrance if it is located within a building
; and
Whereas, Section 125.10 of the Code authorizes the City Council to approve or deny any Massage
Therapy Business License application for the violation of any provision or condition of the Code
or State law regulating the massage therapy business.
Now therefore it be resolved, the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota hereby denies
the Massage Therapy Business License application and Massage Therapy Individual License
submitted by Li Liu for Oasis Spa located at 1001 East Moore Lake Drive.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23rd day of June, 2025.
_________________________________
Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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Hearing
Section 125.10 (2) of the Code directs procedures if an applicant chooses to appeal a denial. If
you would still like your application to be heard by the Council, you may do so at a hearing to be
held on:
June 23 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Fridley City Hall.
At this hearing staff will present the findings outlined above, which are the grounds of my
recommendation. You are welcome to attend the meeting to address the Council if you choose.
Summary
At this time, I will proceed with presenting these facts to the Council. If the Council denies your
applications,you will be prohibited from reapplying for one year.
If you choose to withdraw your application, staff would be happy to assist you and the building’s
owner in getting the space compliant with the Code. Or, if you choose to reapply at a different
location, you may do so via the City’s licensing portal, CitizenServe.
Please contact me at the information below if you have questions.
Thank you,
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
Melissa.Moore@FridleyMN.gov
763-572-3523
Cc: Applicant email, City Attorney, Oasis Massage Spa mailing address
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Ryan George, Director of Public Safety
Title
Resolution No. 2025-77,Revokingthe On-Sale Liquor LicenseIssued toDebesay Girmalulfor
Continental Restaurant, 1040 Osborne Road
Background
Debesay Girmalul applied for an On-Sale Liquor Licensefor Continental Restaurant located at 1040
Osborne Road in May of 2024. This license was approved for the 2024-2025 license period. Mr. Girmalul
renewed the license for the 2025-2026 license period.
Chapter603 (Intoxicating Liquor) of the Fridley City Code (Code)contains 23standard conditions that
apply to all liquor licenses. In addition to the standard conditions, the City Council has the authority to
impose other reasonable conditions it deems necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare
of the public.
In the last several months, Fridley Public Safety and the Minnesota Department of Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement (AGED) conducted routine inspections at Continental Restaurant and discovered issues that
led to further investigation. A timeline and summary of investigation findings are as follows:
On December 7, 2024, Fridley Public Safety was dispatched to Continental at the report of damage
to property,an altercation with a security guard,a large crowd was gatheredand the business
was open past the 1 a.m.closing time.
On December 10, 2024, staffmet with Debesay Girmalul and his business partner to discuss
concerns about the incident from December 7and to
Mainly that does not allow nightclubs or barsand that Continental does not hold
a 2 a.m.endorsement. Mr. Girmalul assured staff this was an isolated incident,and he understood
patrons must be out by 1 a.m. Mr. Girmalul wasprovided witha copy of the liquor chapters of the
Code.
On March 7, 2025, Continental failed a City-wide alcohol compliance check. Despite looking at the
alcoholto each of them. No other liquor
establishments in Fridley failed the compliance check.Continental received notice of this failed
compliance check and paid the administrative fee. If a license holder pays the fee for a failed
compliance check it does not affect their status at renewal time.
On March 21, 2025, an AGED Liquor Investigator located a suspicious alcohol product while
conducting a routine inspection at Continental.Special Agents determined the suspicious alcohol
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product was not registered for wholesale in the State.State lawrequires liquor establishments to
purchase liquor from a registered wholesaler. Special Agents also checked the State Liquor License
database to see if Continental was posted on any liquor wholesaler delinquency lists and found
that Continental was posted on the list as of 12/31/2024. After discovering this delinquency,
Agents suspected Continental was purchasing liquor from other sources, which is a violation of
State law.
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on the premises at Continental. Continental denied hookah activities were taking place. Staff
provided a copy of the Tobacco Chapter of the Code, which expressly prohibits indoor smoking
of any kind.
!On May 7, 2025, two AGED Special agents entered Continental in an undercover capacity posing
the suspicious alcohol product that was a liquor not registered for wholesale in the State.
!On May 13, 2025, AGED Special Agents executed a search warrant in conjunction with Fridley
Police. The suspicious liquor was seized, along with liquor that appeared to be purchased from
Costco, a non-registered wholesaler. Homemade liquor was also discovered in partially filled
bottles with no labels. Upon further investigation, agents located a padlocked door that contained
a hookah lounge, found supplies for conducting bingo in an office (an activity that requires a City
license pursuant to Chapter 30 (Lawful Gambling) of the Code).
!MN AGED Special Agents interviewed Continental staff members including Mr. Girmalul. He stated
that the suspicious alcohol was imported into the Country in California and that a restaurant in St.
Paul imports it from there and he buys it from them. Mr. Girmalul also admitted to being
delinquent with his liquor wholesaler and that he was purchasing liquor from Costco and Total
that is served at special events such as weddings and that he had used it at his own wedding the
past weekend. Mr. Girmalul was informed that this product could not be served and Agents
witnessed Continental staff disposing of it. Mr. Girmalul was asked about the hookah lounge, and
he stated his partner handles that aspect of the business. Mr. Girmalul was informed he needed
to pay his balance with his liquor wholesaler so they can deliver to him again and that he may
only serve liquor purchased from a liquor wholesaler. Mr. Girmalul stated he understood.
The investigation found the following violations of the Code:
!Section 603.10 (7):
operation of any dice, video game of chance, or gambling device including slot machines, roulette
wheels, punchboards, and pin ball machines which return coins or slugs, chips, or tokens or any
kind which are redeemable in merchandise, cash or other item of value on the licensed premises.
Pull-tabs and other expressly authorized forms of legal gambling may be conducted on licensed
premises when such activity is licensed by the State pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 349,
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any original package which has been refilled or partially refilled. No licensee shall directly or
through any other person delete or in any manner tamper with the contents of any original
package so as to change its composition or alcoholic content while in the original package.
Possession on the premises by the licensee of liquor in the original package differing in
composition or alcoholic content in the liquor when received from the manufacturer or wholesaler
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from whom it was purchased, shall be prima facie evidence that the contentsof the original
!Section 12.07 (E):
public place, at a public meeting, or in a place of employment. This subdivision also prohibits the
sampling of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic delivery devices, nicotine or lobelia delivery
products and products used in electronic delivery devices and nicotine or lobelia delivery
!Section 30.02: Statutes Chapter 349 are adopted by reference
in this chapter. Licensed organizations in the City of Fridley may be permitted to conduct lawful
Additionally, these observed and documented activities are violations of the following State Statutes and
Rules:
!Minnesota Rule 7515.0520 Purchase from Licensed Manufactures: All retailers shall purchase their
stock of alcoholic beverages only from duly licensed Minnesota manufactures, brewers and
wholesalers.
!Minnesota Statute Chapter 349.155 Lawful Gambling: All applications for a license must be on a
form prescribed by the board. In the case of applications by an organization the board may require
the organization to submit a copy of its articles of incorporation and other documents the board
deems necessary.
It is important to note that the investigation timeline shows portions of the State investigation took place
before the City On-Sale liquor license renewal was approved for the 2025-2026 license period, however,
the City was not made aware of the State investigation until after licenses were approved for the year.
Pursuant to Section 603.17 of the Code, the Council may revoke any license for the sale of intoxicating
liquor for the violation of any provision or condition of this Chapter or of any State law or Federal law
regulating intoxicating liquor.
Due to documented violations of the license conditions imposed by the Code, staff recommend
revocation of the on-sale liquor license issued to Debesay Girmalul for Continental Restaurant. Mr.
Girmalul received a certified letter informing him that staff are recommending revocation of the license
and was informed of Public Hearing where he may address the Council.
Financial Impact
Recommendation
Staff recommend approving Resolution No. 2025-77, Revoking the On-Sale Liquor License Issued to
Debesay Girmalul for Continental Restaurant.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2025-77
!Report from MN AGED Special Agent Zak Chlebeck
!Letter sent to Continental Restaurant owner Debesay Girmalul
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-77
Revoking the On-Sale Liquor License Issued to Debesay Girmalul for
Continental Restaurant, 1040 Osborne Road
Whereas, Chapter 603 (Intoxicating Liquor) of the Fridley City Code (Code) establishes standards
of operation for on-sale liquor operations in the City of Fridley (City); and
Whereas, Debesay Girmalul currently holds an On-Sale Liquor License for Continental Restaurant
(Continental) located at 1040 Osborne Road; and
Whereas, during routine inspections conducted at Continental by Fridley Police and the
Minnesota Department of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement raised concerns that led to further
investigations; and
Whereas, the investigations uncovered the following:
!On December 7, 2024, Fridley Police were dispatched to Continental at the report of
damage to property, an altercation with a security guard, a large crowd was gathered and
the business was open past the 1 a.m. closing time.
!On December 10, 2024, staff met with Debesay Girmalul and his business partner to discuss
concerns about the incident from December 7
does not hold a 2 a.m. endorsement. Mr. Girmalul assured staff this was an isolated
incident, and he understood patrons must be out by 1 a.m. Mr. Girmalul was provided with
a copy of the liquor chapters of the Code.
!On March 7, 2025, Continental failed a City-wide alcohol compliance check. Despite
looking at
other liquor establishments in Fridley failed the compliance check.
!On March 21, 2025, an AGED Liquor Investigator located a suspicious alcohol product
while conducting a routine inspection at Continental. Special Agents determined the
suspicious alcohol product was not registered for wholesale in the State. State law requires
liquor establishments to purchase liquor from a registered wholesaler. Special Agents also
checked the State Liquor License database to see if Continental was posted on any liquor
wholesaler delinquency lists and found that Continental was posted on the list as of
12/31/2024. After discovering this delinquency, Agents suspected Continental was
purchasing liquor from other sources, which is a violation of State law.
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hookah bar on the premises at Continental. Continental denied hookah activities were
taking place. Staff provided a copy of the Tobacco Chapter of the Code, which expressly
prohibits indoor smoking of any kind.
!On May 7, 2025, two AGED Special Agents entered Continental in an undercover capacity
agents were served the suspicious alcohol product that was a liquor not registered for
wholesale in the State.
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!On May 13, 2025, AGED Special Agents executed a search warrant in conjunction with
Fridley Police. The suspicious liquor was seized, along with liquor that appeared to be
purchased from Costco, a non-registered wholesaler. Homemade liquor was also
discovered in partially filled bottles with no labels. Upon further investigation, agents
located a padlocked door that contained a hookah lounge, found supplies for conducting
bingo in an office (an activity that requires a City license pursuant to Chapter 30 (Lawful
Gambling) of the Code).
!MN AGED Special Agents interviewed Continental staff members including Mr. Girmalul.
He stated that the suspicious alcohol was imported into the Country in California and that
a restaurant in St. Paul imports it from there and he buys it from them. Mr. Girmalul also
admitted to being delinquent with his liquor wholesaler and that he was purchasing liquor
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found was a traditional product that is served at special events such as weddings and that
he had used it at his own wedding the past weekend. Mr. Girmalul was informed that this
product could not be served and Agents witnessed Continental staff disposing of it. Mr.
Girmalul was asked about the hookah lounge, and he stated his partner handles that
aspect of the business. Mr. Girmalul was informed he needed to pay his balance with his
liquor wholesaler so they can deliver to him again and that he may only serve liquor
purchased from a liquor wholesaler. Mr. Girmalul stated he understood; and
Whereas, the findings documented violations of the standard conditions set forth in the Code
including:
!Section 603.10 (7):
possession, or operation of any dice, video game of chance, or gambling device including
slot machines, roulette wheels, punchboards, and pin ball machines which return coins or
slugs, chips, or tokens or any kind which are redeemable in merchandise, cash or other
item of value on the licensed premises. Pull-tabs and other expressly authorized forms of
legal gambling may be conducted on licensed premises when such activity is licensed by
the State pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 349, and conducted pursuant to the
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liquors in any original package which has been refilled or partially refilled. No licensee shall
directly or through any other person delete or in any manner tamper with the contents of
any original package so as to change its composition or alcoholic content while in the
original package. Possession on the premises by the licensee of liquor in the original
package differing in composition or alcoholic content in the liquor when received from
the manufacturer or wholesaler from whom it was purchased, shall be prima facie evidence
that the contents
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in a public place, at a public meeting, or in a place of employment. This subdivision also
prohibits the sampling of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic delivery devices, nicotine
or lobelia delivery products and products used in electronic delivery devices and nicotine
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!Section 30.02: of Fridley may be permitted to conduct
Whereas, these observed and documented activities are violations of the following State Statutes
and Rules:
!Minnesota Rule 7515.0520 Purchase from Licensed Manufactures: All retailers shall
purchase their stock of alcoholic beverages only from duly licensed Minnesota
manufactures, brewers and wholesalers.
!Minnesota Statute Chapter 349.155 Lawful Gambling: All applications for a license must
be on a form prescribed by the board. In the case of applications by an organization the
board may require the organization to submit a copy of its articles of incorporation and
other documents the board deems necessary; and
Whereas, Section 603.17 of the Code authorizes the City Council to revoke any license for the
sale of intoxicating liquor for the violation of any provision or condition of the Code or of any
State or Federal law regulating intoxicating liquor; and
Whereas, staff recommend the City Council revoke the On-Sale Liquor License issued to Debesay
Girmalul for Continental Restaurant.
Now therefore it be resolved, the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota hereby revokes
the On-Sale Liquor License issued to Debesay Girmalul for Continental Restaurant, 1040 Osborne
Road.
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Dave Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
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Melissa Moore City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council
Submitted By:Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Community Development Director
Nancy Abts, Senior Planner
Title
Resolution No. 2025-82, Affirming the Planning Commission Determination Regarding an Accessory
Dwelling Unit Permit for the Property Located at 6187 Heather Circle, Owned by Hamdi Barre
Background
As part of the consideration for due process, private property owners who disagree with an
administrative decision made by City staff have a pathway to appeal that decision. For matters
governed by theZoning Chapter of the City Code,a process for appeals is directed in Section205.05.
Appeal to the Planning Commission
Pursuant to Section205.05, property owners can request a hearing before the Planning Commission.
For these hearings, the Planning Commission acts as the Board of Appeals and Adjustment. At the
hearing, the property owner and City representatives present relevant evidence to support their case.
The proceedings are similar to a court case, with witnesses being sworn in and evidence presented.
Following the hearing, the Planning Commission makes a written record of the proceedings, their
findings and recommendation. If the property owner disagrees with the Planning Commission decision,
they have a subsequent option to request a review by the City Council.
Appeal to the Council
The Code further allows any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission to file an
appeal
shall review the record and recommendation
created by the Planning Commission and shall reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or modify the order,
requirement, decision, or determination of the Planning Commission.
Court of Appeals, reviewing the proceedings of a lower court.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Appeal
On May 21, 2025, the Planning Commission heard an appeal of a staff decision to deny a permit for an
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 6187 Heather Circle. The appeal was requested by property owner
Ms. Hamdi Barre. The Commission heard from both staff and Tim Stone of Tim Stone Architects, Ms.
After receiving the hearing testimony,
the Commission deliberated and considered all evidence presented. The Commission
decision to deny the ADU permit application and adopted written Findings of Fact documenting the
decision. The motion carried unanimously.
On June 17, 2025 the property owner formally requested an appeal to the City Council (attached). The
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this appeal the property owner has offered no objection to the process by which the Planning
Commission rendered their decision, nor alleged any impartiality, errors or omissions by the Planning
Commission.
Options for Action
Staff recommend the City Council review the record and findings of fact created by the Planning
Commission. Following this review, the City Council has the following options:
1.!Affirm the Planning Commission determination, wholly or partly,
2.!Reverse the determination, or
3.!Modify the determination.
Financial Impact
No financial impact
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2025-82, Affirming the Planning Commission
Determination Regarding an Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit for the Property Located at 6187 Heather
Circle, Owned by Hamdi Barre.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
x Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity x Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2025-82
!Planning Commission Findings of Fact
!Planning Commission Minutes
!Exhibits 1-12 from the hearing before the Planning Commission
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Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2025-82
Affirming the Planning Commission Determination Regarding an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Permit for the Property Located at 6187 Heather Circle, Owned by Hamdi Barre
Whereas, on February 10, 2025, an application for an
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit submitted by Hamdi Barre (the Applicant, the current
owner of record, for the property generally located at 6187 Heather Circle ; and
Whereas, on April 1, 2025, City staff sent a letter to the Applicant documenting that the ADU
permit was denied and the reasons for the denial; and
Whereas, on April 21, 2025, the Applicant chose to exercise her right to an appeal
decision to deny her permit under City Code § 205.05 and sent an email to the Community
Development Director, requesting a hearing before the Board of Appeals and Adjustment (the
Whereas, Section 205.05 of the Fridley City Code authorizes the Planning Commission to serve
as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments; and
Whereas, at the May 21, 2025, meeting, the Planning Commission, serving as the Board, held a
hearing and received testimony from City Staff and uthorized representative;
Whereas, after receiving the hearing testimony, the Board deliberated and considered all
evidence presented, and based
upon the presented findings of fact; and
Whereas, on June 17, 2025, the Applicant chose to exercise her right to an appeal
decision before the City Council under City Code § 205.05 and sent an email to the Community
Development Director
determination; and
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby denies the
appeal of a denied Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit based upon the Board of Appeals and
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 23 day of June, 2025.
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David Ostwald Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Moore City Clerk
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City of Fridley
Board of Appeals and Adjustment
Decision and Written Findings Regarding the Accessory Dwelling
Unit Permit Located at: 6817 Heather Circle NE
According to Section 205.05 of the Fridley Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission
serves as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments (the “Board”) and exercises all authority
and performs the functions of the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 462.354,
subdivision 2 and operates according to the Fridley City Code.
The Board is authorized to hear appeals of the decisions of City staff. On April 21, 2025,
Hamdi Barre (“Ms. Barre”) filed her appeal of City staff’s decision to deny her permit
application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”). Ms. Barre requested a hearing in
writing, as directed in the written denial. Said hearing occurred before the Board on May
21, 2025.
At the hearing, the Board heard both from City Staff and Tim Stone of Tim Stone Architects,
Ms. Barre’s authorized representative regarding an ADU proposed in the lower level of
6187 Heather Circle NE in Fridley (the “Property”). After receiving the hearing testimony,
the Board deliberated and considered all evidence presented. The Board upheld City
staff’s decision to deny the ADU permit application. The Board made the following
Findings of Fact:
1. Ms. Barre is the current owner of record of the Property. Ms. Barre was the owner of this
Property at the time the ADU permit application was filed with the City.
2. On February 10, 2025, Ms. Barre filed an application for an ADU permit for the
Property with the City.
3. Ms. Barre’s permit application included plans documenting that no remodeling
or construction was needed for the existing structure on the Property to meet
the requirements of an ADU.
4. On April 1, 2025, City staff sent a letter to Ms. Barre documenting that the ADU
permit was denied and the reasons for the denial.
5. On April 21, 2025, Ms. Barre chose to exercise her right to an appeal and sent an
email to the Community Development Director, requesting an appeal hearing before
the Board.
6. The single-family residence that is the subject of this appeal has been in place on the
property since 1982.
7. Available records from the Fridley City Assessor document that the home on the
Property contained five bedrooms at the time of its construction in 1982 and at
subsequent inspections in 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2011.
8. Available records from the Fridley City Assessor document that the home on the
Property contained nine bedrooms at the time of inspection in 2016.
9. There are no building permits on file that document the creation of additional
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bedrooms between 2016 and the time the ADU permit application was filed on
February 10, 2025.
10. The ADU permit application indicated that the basement level ADU included five
bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the main home on the main floor and
second floor contained 10 bedrooms, totaling 15 bedrooms throughout the
entire structure.
11. The Minnesota State Building Code is adopted by reference as the Building Code
of the City of Fridley.
12. Part 1300.0120, subdivision 1, of the Minnesota Rules (the Minnesota State Building
Code) states that an owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or
to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any gas,
mechanical, electrical, plumbing system, or other equipment, the installation of
which is regulated by the code; or cause any such work to be done, shall first make
application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
13. Ms. Barre has provided no proof that building permits were obtained from the
City for the alterations to the building on the Property to create the additional
bedrooms documented on the ADU permit application.
14. The City has no record that building permits were obtained for alterations to the
building on the Property to create the additional bedrooms.
15. The City of Fridley’s ordinance regulating ADUs (City Code Section 205.04
(5)(e)(10)) states, “\[t\]he accessory dwelling unit must meet current Building,
Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Code provisions including there must
be fire or emergency vehicle access to the accessory dwelling unit.”
16. The structure on the Property does not meet Building Code requirements given
that required building permits were not obtained by Ms. Barre.
17. The City’s ordinance regulating ADUs (City Code Section 205.05(5)(13) states,
“\[t\]he home and the accessory dwelling unit together must have adequate off-
street parking for any use on the lot.”
18. The Property has been the subject of nine police department parking citations,
and two interruptions of recycling service due to parking, between December 4,
2019 and the date the ADU permit application was filed.
19. The ADU permit application does not propose any alterations to existing off-
street parking for the Property.
20. The City staff has provided Ms. Barre with adequate opportunity to make
corrections and additions to the ADU permit application and also to have an
inspection of the Property conducted concerning the unpermitted work.
In conclusion, Commissioner Klenz moved and Commissioner Meisner seconded the motion
that the Board upholds the determination by City of Fridley staff that the ADU permit
application is denied because it does not meet the requirements for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
based on the findings set forth above. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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FRIDLEY THIS 21 Day of May 2025.
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Mark Hansen, Chair
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Planning Commission
May 21,2025
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Hansencalled the Special Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present
Aaron Brom
Mark Hansen
Mike Heuchert
Aaron Klemz
Ross Meisner
Paul Nealy
Absent
Pete Borman
Others Present
Stacy Stromberg, Planning Manager
Nancy Abts, Associate Planner
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney
Anthony DeForge, Building Official
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Ann Bolkom, Councilmember
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Public Hearing
Other Business
1.Appeal Item
Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney, explained that the Commission tonight is acting as the Board of Appeal
and Adjustment to hear an appeal from a resident who was denied a request for an accessory
dwelling unit (ADU)permit. She explained the process that will be followed for the meeting.
Nancy Abts, Associate Planner, stated that the appeal tonight is related to the denial of an ADU
permit application for the property located at 6187 Heather Circle. The application was received
electronically on February 10, 2025,and a number of the fields on the application were left blank.
On February 13, 2025, the applicant submitted some amendments to the application. She provided
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additional information on the ADU permit history with dates. She stated that after staff held a
Development Review Committee meeting, the decision was made to request a meeting with the
applicant to discuss the application, as there were still some details that were unclear. Staff met with
the applicant on March 6, 2025. Conversation focused on revisions needed to the plans to limit the
number of bedrooms to two and to address construction that had already occurred without permits.
She reviewed the email received from the applicant on March 24, 2025, refusing to revise their plans
and stating that they would like any response from the City to be a formal, written response. A letter
to the applicant was sent on April 1, 2025, denying the request and expressing concerns related to
the size, number of ADUs, zoning requirements, building code provisions, and parking.
Ms. Abts explained that ADUs and related principal structures must conform to Zoning Code
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requirements. She stated that the revised plans submitted on February 13 showed five bedrooms
and two bathrooms for the basement ADU. She stated that the plans also show the main home to
have four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main floor and six bedrooms and one bathroom on
the second floor. She stated that it seemed like a high number of bedrooms for a home in Fridley,
and therefore, she requested additional information from the assessing department. It was noted
that the home was permitted for construction in 1982, at which time five bedrooms were constructed.
In 2016, an additional four bedrooms were noted through inspection. She stated that there is no
evidence in City records that the home had any more than nine bedrooms. She commented that a
thorough review of permit history for the property was completed, and no permits were pulled at
any time for the creation of additional bedrooms. She stated that ADUs must meet the current
building code and have sufficient parking, and noted that the construction had never been permitted.
She commented that this property has been the subject of a large number of police citations for
parking violations and provided that information. She commented that for those reasons, the permit
was denied. She commented that there are three ADU permits which have recently been approved
and noted that each of those required back and forth between staff and the applicant, and related
revisions to the plans to ensure a safe living space is created.
Commissioner Klemz asked why the number of bedrooms was suggested to be reduced from five to
two. Ms. Abts replied that the reduced number of bedrooms would likely reduce the parking impact.
Commissioner Klemz asked if five bedrooms for the ADU would be acceptable if the main home had
a smaller number of bedrooms. Ms. Abts replied that the current requirement is that the ADU has
less than 50 percent of area of the main home. She noted that there are some circumstances where
an ADU can take up an entire level of the home. Commissioner Klemz asked and received
confirmation that these plans indicate that part of one floor of the home would become the ADU.
Commissioner Brom asked if a permit was issued in 2014 for the additional bedrooms and asked if
there was any course of action on the part of the City when the additional bedrooms were discovered.
Ms. Abts replied that a permit was not issued. She explained that the City did not take any action in
2016 as the bedrooms were identified as part of an assessment inspection. She explained that
assessing staff capture the current conditions related to future sale value and do not complete code
enforcement. Commissioner Brom asked if the additional bedrooms were part of a remodel or
expansion. Ms. Abts was unsure, but based on limited exterior modifications, it would seem to be
changes to the inside of the home rather than an expansion.
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Commissioner Meisnerasked when the current property owners purchased the home. Ms. Abts
replied that the property owners purchased the home in 2017.
Chair Hansen invited the applicant to speak.
Tim Stone, architect for the applicant, stated that when he was hired, he was told by the applicant
that, based on their conversations with building/planning staff, he needed to verify that the ADU
space would meet the health, safety, and welfare of building permitting and construction. He stated
that he visited the space to verify that the space had its own cooking area, bathroom, and to confirm
square footage. He stated that he marked items that he felt needed to be addressed to
meet the City requirements. He commented that through the presentation just made, there was a
lot of information he was not aware of, and therefore, he believes it best to simply explain his
involvement.
Commissioner Klemz asked if the drawings submitted were drawn by Mr. Stone. Mr. Stone replied
that he did not provide those; those drawings were provided by the applicant. He stated that he did
package a drawing for the applicant, which included the square footage, requirements for egress
windows, travel distances from the space, verifying the kitchen and bathrooms, and other elements
such as CO2 detectors and fire extinguishers.
Commissioner Heuchert asked if Mr. Stone had completed the visual inspection of what could be
seen, but could not verify the elements behind the walls. Mr. Stone confirmed that is correct, and he
was made to understand that the property owners purchased the home in this manner, and therefore,
he believed that the building code requirements had been met.
Commissioner Meisner asked if Mr. Stone assessed the parking. Mr. Stone stated that he did look at
the City requirements for residential parking, which would seem to require four parking stalls for two
dwelling units. He stated that he made the recommendation that the garage bays be split between
dwelling units, which would then provide three off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Commissioner Klemz referenced a statement from the applicant, which states that they have
documentation that all required inspections were completed and passed, and would provide that to
the commission. He asked if Mr. Stone has that documentation. Mr. Stone replied that he did not
have that information and did not see any information on inspections. He reiterated that in his
conversations with the property owner, it was communicated that they purchased the home in the
way it exists today, noting that information has been provided tonight, which proves that to be
inaccurate.
Commissioner Nealy asked if the applicant has been in possession of the property since 2017. It was
confirmed that the applicant purchased the property in 2017.
Chair Hansen noted that there were nine bedrooms when the home was purchased in 2017 and
asked if there are more bedrooms now or more bedrooms being proposed now. Mr. Stone
commented that when he visited the property, there were 15 total bedrooms.
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Commissioner Klemz asked if the five rooms shown in the basement have already been constructed.
Mr. Stone confirmed that the bedrooms already exist.
Commissioner Meisner asked if Mr. Stone is being asked to do any work on the home. Mr. Stone
commented that he is not being asked to do any work. He stated that the home is a single-family
dwelling, and he was asked to reclassify the walk-out basement as an ADU, which would make the
home two separate dwellings. He stated that he recommended that the applicant go through the
zoning process to rezone the property to a two-family dwelling.
Ms. Abts provided some draft potential findings of fact for the Commission to consider. She agreed
with the statements of Mr. Stone and commented that the bedrooms were not permitted and
therefore are not eligible for an ADU permit.
Commissioner Meisner recapped that in 2017, there were nine bedrooms, several of which were not
permitted, and since that time, an additional six bedrooms were added that also do not appear to
be permitted.
Commissioner Klemz commented that it is clear there is not adequate parking for the number of
bedrooms, and the on-street parking is not sufficient to accommodate all the vehicles.
Commissioner Heuchert stated that he does have safety concerns in the applicant requesting the
City sign off on the safety of the space when the work was not permitted.
Commissioner Brom expressed similar concern with the unpermitted work on the home. He asked
the course of action the City could take when work is done without a permit.
Commissioner Nealy asked if there is any information on those living in the home, referencing the
City Code requirement that no more than two family units could occupy a single-family home.
Chair Hansen commented that the applicant has not followed up appropriately to address the
concerns of staff. He stated that this would seem to be turning into a group home, which is not the
intent of an ADU. He noted that there is already a history of parking violations, nonconformance,
and disregard of the permit process. He stated that he would uphold the staff decision.
Commissioner Meisner asked the path for remedy for a homeowner with unpermitted work. Ms.
Abts stated that a property owner can work with a building inspector to ensure that the work
completed meets the building code. She stated that the decision tonight is whether or not the
decision to deny the ADU permit was correct.
Motion by Commissioner Klemz to uphold the staff decision based on the written findings of fact as
presented to the Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Meisner.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
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Motion by Commissioner Meisner to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Heuchert.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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From:Hamdi Barre
To:Abts, Nancy
Subject:ADU Application Update
Date:Monday, March 24, 2025 11:29:25 AM
Dear Nancy Abts,
I am writing to formally address the recent meeting at City Hall regarding the ADU
application. We attended the meeting under the impression that it would be a
collaborative discussion with the plan review team. Instead, we were unexpectedly
confronted by a large group of city officials, including the planning department, city
attorney, city development manager, building inspector Tony, and two firefighters.
The tone of the meeting was accusatory and hostile from the start, which was
completely unwarranted, given our diligence and commitment to full compliance.
We take code compliance seriously. Before submitting our plans, we thoroughly
reviewed the City of Fridley's ADU requirements to ensure we met all necessary
standards. Our plans clearly and explicitly distinguish between the ADU area and the
principal space (main house). Even then, multiple references were made to the
principal living space, which was clearly labeled as not part of the ADU. We did our
due diligence, followed the city's published guidelines, and responded to the city's
comments and requests through the portal. I expected a fair and professional review
process.
One of the most troubling aspects of the meeting was the unprofessional and
dismissive tone of the building inspector, Tony. Throughout the meeting, he
repeatedly expressed doubt by stating he was "not buying" our explanations despite
us providing clear, factual responses. This accusatory and unprofessional attitude left
us feeling unfairly targeted and disrespected, especially as responsible homeowners
who have made every effort to follow city regulations. We know about the
requirements related to permitting and have followed them strictly. All projects that
required permits were obtained correctly, completed, and documented in full
compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code, as adopted by the City of Fridley.
These projects include a side door installation and bathroom remodel in
2022. We fully understand what types of work require permits and what types do not.
We will continue to adhere to code requirements in any future remodeling or
renovation projects. We categorically reject the insinuation that we have
conducted any unpermitted work that should have been permitted.
We were also appalled to hear city representatives make assumptions based on
online photos from Zillow or similar sites. It is completely inappropriate to make
baseless accusations or judgments using outdated or inaccurate images. If the city
has concerns about the ADU's habitability or safety, we welcome a formal life safety
check to ensure that the space meets all applicable standards. Additionally, we
understand that a rental inspection will be required to obtain the rental license, and
we are fully prepared to comply with this process as well. These inspections will not
only verify the safety of the ADU but also address any doubts the city may have
regarding the condition of the space.
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Furthermore, there were inconsistencies regarding parking requirements. City code
clearly states that two parking stalls are required per dwelling unit, yet during the
meeting, Stacy stated that each bedroom required a parking stall. This statement is
factually incorrect and not aligned with the city code. We have more than adequate
parking, including a 1,400-square-foot driveway and a three-car garage. Our parking
configuration exceeds what is required by the code.
We also take strong issue with the inappropriate comments regarding rental use and
occupant limitations. The city’s own media and handouts clearly state that ADUs can
assist homeowners with rental income. Yet, during the meeting, representatives
repeatedly stated that ADUs are not intended to generate income and even
suggested that renting to college students is not acceptable. This discriminatory
stance is not only unprofessional but also contradicts the city's stated goals of
expanding affordable housing options. The city does not have the authority to impose
subjective limitations on how homeowners use their compliant spaces.
Finally, the suggestion to reduce the number of bedrooms from five to two or three in
order to gain approval was both unreasonable and arbitrary. Our ADU is fully
compliant with the city’s requirements, including not exceeding 50% of the principal
structure. It is an internally attached space (the basement), requiring no new
construction. We have no intention of reducing the size of the ADU as it is already
compliant. If the city believes otherwise, we expect a formal, written denial that clearly
outlines specific violations.
Since the meeting, we have consulted with professionals to understand our rights and
responsibilities better. We remain confident that our project is compliant and prepared
to address any legitimate concerns. Still, without a clear, factual basis, we will not be
pressured into unnecessary changes or revisions.
We are not asking for special treatment—only to be treated fairly and respectfully.
Our intention is to create a beautiful, safe, and affordable living space that aligns with
the city’s stated vision of increasing housing opportunities. As homeowners and
residents, we deserve transparency, consistency, and professionalism from city
officials.
If the city has any specific and legitimate concerns, we expect them to be addressed
in a formal written response. We are fully prepared to address factual issues and
correct any legitimate discrepancies, but we will not tolerate being subjected to
assumptions, misinformation, or arbitrary demands.
Please ensure that this message is shared with the rest of the team who attended the
meeting. It addresses issues involving multiple city representatives.
We look forward to hearing from you about our concerns and an update on our
application.
Best regards,
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6187 Heather Cir
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From:HamdiBarre<hamdibarre72@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday,June10,2025 1:40PM
To:Hickok, Scott<Scott.Hickok@fridleymn.gov>
Subject:6187ADUCityCouncilAppeal
HiScott,
Iamwritingtoformallyrequestanappealtothecitycouncilregardingtheboards decisiontoupholdthedenialofour ADU
application. Please advise on the next steps.
Best,
HamdiBarre
6187heathercir
FridleyMN55432
SentfromYahooMailforiPhone
OnMonday,June16,2025at08:26:08AMCDT,Abts,Nancy<nancy.abts@fridleymn.gov>wrote:
HelloHamdi,
TheCityhasreceivedyouremailrequestinganappealtotheCityCouncil.
TheAppealsprocedureinCityCodeSection205.05requiresthattheappealincludeastatementofthe
does not include this information.
Inorderforthisrequestforanappealtobeconsideredcomplete,youmustprovideawrittenstatementofthe
alleged errors or omissions of the Planning Commission.
Ifthisinformationisprovided,theCityCouncilwillbeablereviewyourappeal.TheCityreviewwillbe
of the record and recommendation created by the Planning Commission.
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NancyS.Abts,AICP
SeniorPlanner|Mon-Thurs,8:00am4:30pm
CityofFridley|CommunityDevelopmentDepartment
Direct: 763-572-3593
7071UniversityAve.N.E.,Fridley,MN55432
Nancy.Abts@FridleyMN.gov| FridleyMN.gov
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CƩƚƒʹ Hamdi Barre <hamdibarre72@yahoo.com>
{ĻƓƷʹ Tuesday, June 17, 2025 11:45 AM
ƚʹAbts, Nancy <Nancy.Abts@fridleymn.gov>
/ĭʹ Moore, Melissa <Melissa.Moore@fridleymn.gov>; Stromberg, Stacy <Stacy.Stromberg@fridleymn.gov>; Bolin, Paul
<Paul.Bolin@fridleymn.gov>; Sonsalla, Sarah J. <ssonsalla@kennedy-graven.com>
{ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Re: 6187 ADU City Council Appeal
HiNancy and Team,
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permit application for 6187 Heather Circle. I request that
the City Council review this decision at its next available meeting and approve the ADU
Grounds for Appeal
1. Permits and Bedroom Additions: The Commission claims additional bedrooms were
created without permits, citing assessor records. My licensed architect testified on
May 21 that no structural additions were made to the house since its 1982
construction, meaning all spaces, including the five-bedroom ADU, are within the
original structure built to code. I obtained permits for the egress window
(RB2400391) and bathroom remodels (ER22-000137, PR22-000055, RB22-00256,
MR22-000127), with completed inspections.
2. Building and Fire Code Compliance: The Commission alleges code violations and
inadequate fire access. The architect confirmed the unchanged structure
complies with 1982 code standards, and the ADU meets current Minnesota State
Building Code requirements. The city failed to conduct the life safety inspection I
offered per the ADU handbook for non-conforming homes, neglecting to verify
compliance.
3. Off-Street Parking: The Commission cites parking issues, but my plan provides
four off-street spaces on a 1,400-square-foot driveway and a three-car garage,
meeting R-1 district requirements. Past citations are unrelated to my ADU.
The Commission disregarded my testimony that no structural changes had
offered inspection in accordance with its guidelines undermines the process. I
respectfully request that the City Council review my application and grant the ADU
Please schedule this appeal and confirm the meeting details.
Sincerely,
Hamdi Barre
6187 Heather Circle
Fridley, MN 55432
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Abts,Nancy
From:Abts,Nancy
Sent:Wednesday,June18,202511:53AM
To:HamdiBarre
Cc:Moore,Melissa;Stromberg,Stacy;Bolin,Paul;Sonsalla,SarahJ.
Subject:RE:6187ADUCityCouncilAppeal
HelloHamdi,
TheCityCouncilwillreviewyourappealattheirregularmeetingonMonday,June23,beginningat7pminCity
nd
Council Chambers, located on the 2floor of City Hall, 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley. There are a number of
Agenda Center in advance of the meeting. https://www.fridleymn.gov/Your-Government/City-Council-
Commissions/Agenda-Center
If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Upon request,
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley
services,programsoractivities.Personswhoneedaninterpreterorotherpersonswhorequireauxiliaryaids
should contact CityClerk@FridleyMN.govor (763) 572-3450.
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NancyS.Abts,AICP
SeniorPlanner|Mon-Thurs,8:00am4:30pm
CityofFridley|CommunityDevelopmentDepartment
Direct: 763-572-3593
7071 University Ave. N.E., Fridley,MN 55432
Nancy.Abts@FridleyMN.gov|FridleyMN.gov
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:June 23, 2025 Meeting Type:City CouncilMeeting
Submitted By: Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Title
Ordinance No. 1432, Amending the Fridley City Code to Add Chapter 210, Special Events and
Updating Chapter 209, Fees (First Reading)
Background
The City of Fridley welcomes and encourages community events that enhance the City's vitality
and strengthen community bonds. This ordinance establishes Chapter 210 of the Fridley City
Code, which creates aSpecial Event Permit system that will help event organizers understand
City requirements and successfully plan safe and well-managed special events. This ordinance,
supported bya detailed Special Event Policy, provides clear application requirements, safety
standards, fee structures and support mechanisms to ensure events comply with City and State
regulations while fostering community engagement.
Office, Parks and Recreation, Police, Fire, Engineering, Planning and
Public Works collaborated to build thiscomprehensive toolmeant to supportsuccessful events
while maintaining public safety and protecting City resources throughaconsistentand
transparent permitting processes.The ordinance and Policy were reviewed and approved by the
Development Review Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Ordinance
The proposed ordinance creates a Special Event Permit and establishes fees. The ordinance:
Defines special events that require permits
Details application requirements, review processes, enforcement mechanismsand
establishes fees
Lists exemptions for certain activities, including constitutionally protected gatherings.
Policy
The proposed policydescribes what a special event is and how the permitting process will work.
The policy:
Details application requirements and submission deadlines
Specifies safety, sanitation, site management standards, insurance requirements,
inspections, site restorationand fee schedules for City services (Police, Fire, Public Works,
Parks)
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Financial Impact
Fees related to special events will be detailed in the Fees Chapter of the Code, as well as the Policy
document. Special event revenue will go to the General Fund to cover City services in excess of
normal operations.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Council approve a first reading of Ordinance No. 1432, Amending the Fridley
City Code to Add Chapter 210, Special Events and Updating Chapter 209, Fees.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places X Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Ordinance No. 1432
!Special Event Policy
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Ordinance No. 1432
Amending the Fridley City Code to Add Chapter 210, Special Events and Updating Chapter
209, Fees
The City Council of the City of Fridley does ordain, after review, examination and staff
recommendation that the Fridley City Code be amended as follows:
Section 1
Fridley City Code
Chapter 210 Special Events
210.01 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City
of Fridley (City) by regulating the time, place and manner of special events. This Chapter
establishes permit requirements and ensures the provision of adequate parking, traffic control,
sanitary facilities, utilities and safety services.
210.02 Definitions
Applicant: any individual, association, partnership, corporation, or entity applying for a special
event permit.
City services: the exclusive allocation of city resources, including, but not limited to, city personnel,
equipment, rights-of-way, property, or facilities for use in conjunction with a specific event or
activity, as requested by the host or sponsor of the event, or as requested by or on behalf of a
person attending the event, or deemed necessary by the City in order to maintain public safety.
Special services include, but not be limited to, any of the following: street closures; requiring police
officers to stop or reroute traffic; the provision of temporary restroom facilities; special police
protection; stationing emergency vehicles at or in the immediate vicinity of the event; exclusive
use of city streets as a staging area or for event park; additional street cleaning and garbage
removal services; special signage, such as temporary Ñno parkingÒ signs; the use of any city
building, equipment or other property for any purpose.
Outdoor: any activity conducted outside of a permanent, enclosed structure or building.
Person: any individual, association, partnership, corporation, company or entity.
Special event: any gathering or activity on public property that either substantially interrupts the
normal use of public spaces or has a public impact requiring City services. The event may be open
to the public or private. A special event may also be any activity that requires additional City
resources beyond normal operations or impacts the surrounding community through increased
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traffic, parking needs, noise, or other factors that affect the regular use of public spaces or
neighboring properties. Such events include but are not limited to athletic events such as 5Ks,
runs, walks, and bicycle races, block parties, carnivals, fairs and festivals, concerts and street
dances, parades, outdoor events on City property that are inconsistent with the typical use,
outdoor events on City property with attendance that exceeds 50 individuals, outdoor events on
private property that require City services or impact public spaces, streets or neighboring
properties, events in City rental facilities that exceed the facility's capacity and any other similar
event.
City rental facility: any City-owned building, structure, or designated area that can be reserved for
private or public use, such as community centers, pavilions, or meeting rooms.
Unlawful assembly: as defined by Minnesota Statute § 609.705. Special events conducted without
required permits may constitute an unlawful assembly under applicable law.
210.03 Permit Required
It is unlawful for any individual, organization, partnership, company or corporation to conduct or
promote any special event without first obtaining a special event permit.
210.04 Permit and Application Requirements
1. An application for a Special Event Permit must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the
event date. Applications may be submitted up to one year in advance of the event date.
Applications submitted less than 90 days are subject to an additional fee. Applications
submitted less than 30 days prior to the event date will not be considered.
2. Application requirements are pursuant to the CityÔs Special Event Policy.
3. All events require final approval from the City Manager or a designee.
210.05 Exemptions
1. The following events are exempt from this Chapter:
(a) Events at permanent place of worship, stadiums, athletic fields, arenas, theatres,
auditoriums, school-sanctioned events on school property, or fairs conducted pursuant to
State law;
(b) Special events or activities planned and managed by the City;
(c) Private gatherings or events on residential property that do not require City services or
impact public spaces, streets or neighboring properties;
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(d) Non-recurring garage sales, auctions or estate sales;
(e) Night to Unite;
(f) Funeral processions;
(g) Activities conducted by a governmental agency acting within the scope of its authority;
and
(h) The use of traditional public forums as alternative channels of communication by the
public, provided that such use is for the free exercise of constitutionally protected activities
and does not disrupt or interfere with traffic on public streets or the use of public places
by other members of the public.
2. Certain events may be exempted from permit fees by a Fridley City Council (Council)
resolution, provided they still comply with all other requirements of this Chapter regarding
safety, insurance and operations.
210.06 Inspections
The City will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with this Chapter and the Special Event
Policy. A preliminary inspection will be conducted within 24 hours prior to the start of the event,
following event setup, to verify compliance with permit requirements. A final inspection will be
conducted within 24 hours, after event cleanup, to verify proper restoration of the event area(s).
Additional inspections may be required as determined by City staff.
210.07 Fees
1. The fees for this Chapter are set in the Fees Chapter of the Code.
2. The Council may waive or reduce fees under specific circumstances.
3. All fees for City services and the security deposit must be paid no later than 14 days before
the event date. The security deposit will be refunded within 30 days after the event if no
damage occurred to City property, all cleanup requirements were completed and the final
inspection was passed. The City may retain all or a portion of the security deposit if additional
City staff time was required, additional City services were needed, damage occurred to City
property, cleanup was inadequate or other violations were discovered during final inspection.
210.08 Revocation and Denial of Permits
1. The City Manager or a designee may revoke an approved permit if the event violates permit
conditions, City Code, State law, or if emergency conditions arise that affect public safety.
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2. The specific criteria for evaluating permit applications are established in the Special Event
Policy.
210.09 Appeals
Any person contesting a citation or decision associated with violations of this Chapter may file an
appeal pursuant to the Appeals and Administrative Citations chapter of the Code.
Section 2
Fridley City Code
Chapter 209 Fees
209.12 Fees
1. Administrative Fees
Code Subject Fee
203 Administrative Hearing $200
608 Lodging Tax 3% of rent charged
304 Seizure fee for motor vehicles
Each vehicle $200 assessed
Each vehicle when vehicle owner $400 assessed
or lien holder refuses to repossess
their own vehicle
304 Storage fee for seized motor vehicles $10 per day for each day or
part of a day the seized motor
vehicle is held at a storage
facility or impound lot. The
total storage fees assessed on
any one motor vehicle may not
exceed $500 or 50% of the
value of the motor vehicle as
determined by competent
authority, whichever is less.
Text Amendment to the City Code $1,500
Application
210 Special Event Permit $100
Special Event Permit, additional late fee $120
for any application submitted less than
90 days prior to an event
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Special Event Permit Security Deposit $500 (or 20% of costs,
to cover City services whichever is higher).
Police officer per person (three hour $105 per hour (non-holiday)
minimum) $140 per hour (holiday)
Full-time Fire per person (two hour $70 per hour
minimum)
Paid On-Call Fire per person (two hour $35 per hour
minimum)
Fire engine $400 per hour
Ladder truck $500 per hour
Grass truck $150 per hour
Rescue truck $150 per hour
Public Works staff per person (two hour $60 per hour
minimum)
Pick-up truck $45 per hour
Utility truck $100 per hour
Dump truck $150 per hour
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley on this XX day of \[Month\], 2025.
______________________________________
Dave Ostwald - Mayor
______________________________________
Melissa Moore - City Clerk
First Reading: June 23, 2025
Second Reading:
Summary Publication:
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Special Event Policy
Purpose
The City of Fridley (City) welcomes and encourages community events that enhance theCity's vitality
and strengthen community bonds. This Special Event Policy (Policy)helps event organizers
understand City requirements and successfully plan safeand well-managed special events that
comply with City and State regulations.This Policy complies with the Special Event Permit Chapter
of the Fridley City Code (Code). It is not the intent of the City in adopting this Policy to regulate in
any manner the content of speech or infringe upon the right to assemble, except for regulating the
time, place and manner of speech and assembly. This Policy willnot be interpreted or construed
otherwise.
What is a Special Event?
A special event is any temporary eventthat either substantially interrupts the normal use of public
spacesor requiresCity services beyond normal operations.Events organized by non-profits, for-
profits or individuals must meet the requirements of this Policy and the Code.
Applicable Events:
Athletic events (5Ks, runs, walks, bicycle races)
Block parties
Carnivals, fairs and festivals
Concerts and street dances
Parades
Eventson City property that are inconistent with typical use of space or have expected
attendance of 50 or more individuals.
City-supported events (e.g., ‘49er Day celebrations and parade)
Outdoor events on private property requiring City services(e.g., large private party with
amplified music, tents, lightingand impacts the flow of traffic in the roadway.
Excluded Events:
Activities permitted or licensed by the State
City-sponsored events(e.g., Pumpkin Night in the Park, Night to Unite)
Gatherings on private propertythat do not impact public spaces or neighboring properties
Non-recurring garage sales, auctions or estate sales
Funeral processions
Events at permanent places of worship, stadiums, schools or theaters.
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Determining Permit Requirements
An event may require a Special Event Permit if it meets any of these criteria:
On City property for an event that is inconsistent with the typical use of the space
Attendance exceeds 50 or more individuals
Requires City services such as police, fire, or public works
Impacts public spaces, streets or neighboring properties
Takes place in a City rental facility for a use diffferent than intended for the space.
This Policy covers both public and private events, and applies whether the event is free or ticketed.
The goal is to ensure all events are properly supported, safe and minimize any impact on the
surrounding community.
Permit Required
A Special Event Permit is required for all special events as defined by the Code. Conducting a special
event without a permit is a violation of the Code. A permit is not required for the use of traditional
public forums as alternative channels of communication by the public, provided that such use is for
the free exercise of constitutionally protected activities and does not disrupt or interfere with traffic
on public streets or the use of public places by other members of the public.
To obtain a Special Event Permit, an application must be submitted through the City’s online licensing
and permitting application.
Application Review Process
Once a Special Event Permit application is submitted, it undergoes a comprehensive review process
by the City, designed to support an event's success.
Initial Review
The review begins with an initial assessment of the application. The City Manager’s Office will check
that all required documentation is present and properly completed. If any information is missing or
needs clarification, the applicant will be contacted. This initial review helps identify any obvious
concerns or requirements early in the process.
Department Review
The application then moves to a detailed departmental review. Different aspects of the event will be
evaluated by relevant City departments including City Manager, Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parks
and Recreation. Each department brings specific expertise to ensure an event meets all safety and
operational requirements.
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For example:
The City Manager’s Office reviews the permit application for completeness, compliance and
routing to additional departments.
The Police Division reviews security and traffic control plans and conducts background checks
of event organizers. A background check includes review of the event organizers’ criminal
history, previous ordinance compliance history and other safety records.
The Fire Division evaluates emergency access and safety measures.
The Public Works Department assesses infrastructure needs, impact and facility use.
The Parks and Recreation Department reviews facility use and conservation measures.
Communication
Throughout this process, an applicant may receive requests for additional information or
requirements for modifying plans. Ongoing communication is encouraged during this phase to
address any questions or concerns quickly.
Final Review and Approval
The final step is overall review and determination. The City Manager or a designee will evaluate the
complete application package along with department recommendations. They may require
additional conditions to address specific concerns. Once all requirements are met and the City
Manager or a designee approves the application, applicants will be notified of the determination.
Application Requirements
The application must include all the elements relevant to the proposed event. Each requirement
includes guidance to help develop City and State regulation-compliant plans.
Application Details
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and must be submitted no less
than 90 days before the event date.
Applications submitted less than 90 days before the event date will incur an additional fee
and risk non-approval.
Applications submitted less than 30 days prior to the date of an event will be reviewed by the
City Manager and may be denied.
Applications are accepted up to one year in advance.
Submittal of an application does not grant approval to conduct an event.
An event is confirmed and approved only when the application is reviewed and approved by
the City Manager, a designee or the Council.
Application Requirements
Applications must include the following:
Type and description of event: provide a detailed description of the special event and a list
of all activities to take place.
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Sponsoring person/entity information: name, contact person, address, and phone number of
the person/entity sponsoring the event.
Proposed date(s) and time(s): the dates and times for each day of the event.
Location and site plan: include a map of the proposed area, showing any barricades, street
route plans, perimeter/security fencing, and/or event layout and dimensions. For City parks,
show the specific areas to be used for event activities.
Estimated attendance: the estimated number of participants and spectators.
Public health plans: plans for water supply, solid waste collection, and provision of toilet
facilities.
Safety and emergency plans: fire prevention and emergency medical service plans.
Security plans: security measures to ensure the safety of participants and attendees.
Admission and fees: information on any admission fees, donations, or other considerations.
Food and alcohol service: details on whether food or alcohol will be served or sold. Vendors
must obtain all necessary permits for food and alcohol sales from the appropriate authorities.
Gopher State One Call: prior to any ground penetrations, applicants must contact Gopher
State One Call utilities location service and the City park maintenance staff to locate utilities
and irrigation lines.
Electrical plans: the applicant is responsible to have their own extension cords. All temporary
electrical wiring for events must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor. This
requirement also applies to portable generators.
Tent and structure plans: include size and square footage of any tents or structures as well as
staking methods.
Fireworks plans: fireworks are only permitted at City-sponsored events.
Signage plan: the applicant must include the number, size, location, and content of all
proposed signs or banners, as well as installation and removal methods.
Traffic control: applicants must provide temporary regulatory signage to roadway, lane or trail
usage and provide a point of contact related to traffic maintenance that is available at any
time.
Applicants must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance with a minimum
coverage of $1 million, naming the City as an additional insured. The certificate of insurance
must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. An indemnification agreement must
be signed by the applicant to hold the City harmless from any liability arising from the event.
Event Organization Details
Primary Contact and Coordination: Every application must designate a primary event organizer who
will serve as the main point of contact throughout the planning process. This individual must provide
comprehensive contact information including organization name, mailing address, phone number,
and email address to ensure effective communication between City staff and event organizers.
Event Location and Timeline: Applications must specify the proposed location(s) for all event activities
and provide detailed date(s) and time(s) for the entire event period. This includes any alternative
locations being considered and any weather contingency dates if applicable.
Event Programming and Schedule: The application requires a comprehensive timeline of all event
activities. This must include detailed information about:
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Setup procedures and timeline
Hour-by-hour event programming schedule
Entertainment and performance schedules
Teardown and cleanup procedures
Equipment installation and removal timelines.
Event Features and Equipment: Organizers must provide a complete inventory of all equipment,
structures, and special features that will be used during the event. This includes stages, tents,
inflatables, vendor booths, sound systems, and any other physical elements that will be brought to
the event site.
Admission and Revenue: Applications must detail all monetary aspects of the event, including ticket
prices and admission fees, donation requirements or suggested contributions and any other
monetary considerations affecting public participation.
Attendance Management: Event organizers must demonstrate thorough attendance planning
through projected numbers supported by ticket sales data, historical attendance records or
comparable event statistics. Applications must include:
Total expected attendance numbers
Method used to calculate attendance projections
Peak attendance periods during the event
Strategies for managing unexpected attendance increases
Specific crowd control measures and staffing plans
Capacity management procedures for various event areas.
Site Planning and Safety
Comprehensive Site Layout: The event application must include a detailed site plan showing how the
proposed event will utilize the space. The plan serves as a blueprint for the event, helping staff
understand traffic flow, safety measures, and operations. This includes:
Event boundaries and perimeter control measures
All stages and performance areas
Vendor and concession locations
Temporary structures and tents
Barricades and fencing placements
Entry and exit points
Emergency access routes
Parking areas
Sound equipment locations
ADA-compliant pathway
Restroom facilities
Temporary utilities
Refuse collection.
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Traffic and Parking Management: The traffic management plan should address how attendees will
arrive, park, and move through the event space. Document parking locations and capacity, including
overflow options. For shuttle services, include routes and schedules.
For street impacts, provide:
Street closure locations and times
Traffic control measures and signage
Emergency vehicle access routes
Vendor load-in/load-out plans
Drop-off and pick-up zones.
The plan should demonstrate how pedestrian traffic will be safely managed through walkways,
crosswalks, barriers and directional signage. Applicants must provide temporary regulatory signage
to roadway, lane or trail usage and provide a point of contact related to traffic maintenance that is
available at any time.
Health Requirements
Sanitation: The event must have comprehensive sanitation procedures addressing public health
needs, such as water and waste management, including how potable water will be sourced and
distributed throughout the event site. Plans must include:
Sources of potable water
Locations of water stations
Placement of trash receptacles
Recycling station locations and management
Waste collection schedules
Vendor waste management requirements.
Water: If connecting to a City water source applicants must have a water metering plan and a
backflow prevention plan.
Restroom Facilities: Applications must demonstrate adequate restroom facilities based on expected
attendance and event duration. Requirements include:
Following the below Portable Toilet Guide with a minimum of one portable toilet per 100
attendees
At least one ADA-compliant unit for every 20 standard units
One hand-washing station for every four toilets
Daily servicing for multi-day events
Clear signage and lighting for nighttime events
Maintenance schedule and responsible parties.
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Portable toilets requiredper duration of an event
Est. # of 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours5 hours 6 hours7 hours 8 hours
people
200-500 2 3 3 4 4 44 4
500-750 4 4 5 5 6 68 8
750-1,000 4 4 6 6 6 88 8
2,000 5 7 8 8 12 13 13 14
3,000 7 8 1012 16 16 18 18
Food: Any food services provided at an event must be provided by a licensed vendor who holds a
current food license from the Anoka County Health Department or Minesota Department of
Agriculture. Food trucks must obtain a City Mobile Food Unit license.
Safety Requirements
Safety and Emergency Response: Events are required to have a comprehensive safety plan addressing
emergency preparedness and response. Include:
First aid station locations and staffing
Evacuation procedures and routes
Weather emergency protocols
Security staffing and deployment
Fire extinguisher locations and types
Emergency egress routes from all structures and enclosed areas.
Additional Permits and Licenses
Supplementary Permits: Certain event elements require additional specific permits that must be
obtained separately. These include:
Alcohol permits and liquor liability coverage
Cannabis Event License from the State
Gambling licenses
Mobile Food Unit Licenses and health inspections
Temporary structure permits
Temporary sign permits
Tent permit
Park facility rental permit.
Other Requirements
Electrical Safety and Power: All temporary electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician.
Provide a detailed power distribution plan showing generator location, cable routing and electrical
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panel placement. Include backup power provisions and load calculations. All generators require
proper permits and inspections before operation.
Structural Safety: For temporary structures, tents, stages, fencing or anything else requiring ground
anchoring:
Contact Gopher State One Call at least 48 hours before any ground penetration
Include all staking locations on your site plan
Document anchoring methods for each structure type
Provide alternative anchoring plans for areas where stakes are prohibited.
Signage: Document all temporary signs and banners, including directional signage and event
information. The plan should detail:
Location and placement of all signs
Size and design specifications
Installation and mounting methods
Timeline for installation and removal.
Insurance and Risk Management
Applicants must provide proof of general commercial liability insurance to protect against loss from
liability imposed by law for damages on account of bodily injury or property damage arising from
the special event with a minimum coverage of $1 million naming the City as an additional insured.
The certificate of insurance must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. Insurance coverage
must be maintained for the duration of the special event. An indemnification agreement must be
signed to hold the City harmless from any liability arising from the event, except any claims arising
solely out of the negligent acts or omissions of the City.
Applicants are not required to obtain liability insurance or sign an indemnification agreement if the
event is being hosted on private property only. This is not an option if the event requires street
closures. In cases of alcohol being served, proof of alcohol liability coverage is required.
Additional insurance may be needed based on event activities:
Liquor liability for alcohol service
Vendor liability certificates
Participant waivers when applicable
Vehicle coverage for transportation services.
Inspections and Site Restoration
The City conducts mandatory inspections before and after each special event to ensure permit
requirements are being met, public safety and proper site restoration.
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Preliminary Safety Inspection
A preliminary safety inspectionby the Citymust be conducted within twenty-four hours before the
event start time, after setup is complete. This inspection focuses on ensuring permit requirements
and all public safety requirements are met before the event can begin. Inspections may be conducted
by the Building Department, Fire Department, Public Works and other departments as needed.
If the preliminary inspection reveals violations, the event cannot begin until these issues are
corrected. A follow-up inspection may be required to verify compliance. Serious violations or inability
to correct safety issues may result in permit revocation.
Post-Event Requirements and Final Inspection
Event organizers are responsible for returning all publicly used spaces to their original condition
within 24 hours of the event's conclusion. This includes removing all temporary structures and
equipment, repairing any ground damage, properly disposing of waste and recycling and clearing
the site of all event-related materials.
The City will perform a post-event inspection which will be led by Public Works. The inspection occurs
within twenty-four hours after event cleanup is complete. During this inspection, City staff will:
Assess the condition of public property, including grounds, landscaping, and infrastructure
Check pavement, turf areas, trees, and site amenities
Verify proper utility disconnection and restoration of any ground disturbance
Ensure all event-related items have been removed
Confirm proper waste disposal and site cleanup.
The inspection must verify that all equipment has been removed, no damage has occurred to City
property and all cleanup requirements have been met. Failed restoration inspections may result in
the withholding of security deposits. If cleanup or restoration is inadequate, the City may complete
the work and charge the event organizer for associated costs.
Revocation and Denial of Permits
The public’s health and safety are the City’s primary concern when evaluating a Special Event Permit
application. Permits may be denied or revoked if the event poses a threat to public safety, violates
the Code or other City policies, or if the applicant provides false or insufficient information.
Applications showing insufficient plans for security, emergency response, or crowd management may
be denied. Similarly, if an event would place an unreasonable burden on City services or conflict with
previously scheduled events, the permit may be denied.
Even after a permit is approved, certain circumstances may require the City to revoke it. Serious
violations of permit conditions or City requirements may result in immediate revocation. This
includes:
Exceeding approved attendance limits
Failing to maintain required insurance coverage
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Misrepresenting event activities
Creating unsafe conditions
Emergency situations affecting public safety.
Fees
Events often require support from various City departments to operate safely and successfully. Fees
charged for these services dedicate the City’s staff or equipment resources to an event. Fees are
billed based on actual costs to the City.
Application and Late Fees
Every special event begins with a non-refundable application fee of $100, which covers administrative
processing costs. Applications submitted less than 90 days prior to the date of an event incur an
additional $120 late fee and risk non-approval due to timing constraints. Applications submitted less
than 30 days prior to the date of an event will be reviewed by the City Manager and may be denied.
Security Deposits
A security deposit is required to protect City property and ensure proper event cleanup. The deposit
amount will be $500 or 20% of an event’s total City service costs, whichever is higher. Deposits will
be returned after passing the post-event inspection, meeting all cleanup requirements, and settling
any final charges, provided no damage to City property is found.
Required City Services
The Police Division provides security staffing, traffic control, places and removes barricades, places
and removes parking signs, performs safety assessments and monitors event activities.
Police officer per person (three hour minimum): $105 per hour on non-holidays, $140 per
hour on holidays.
The Fire Division conducts safety inspections, provides emergency access routes, and supplies
medical coverage.
Full-time Fire per person (two hour minimum): $70 per hour
Paid On-Call Fire per person (two hour minimum): $35 per hour
Fire engine: $400 per hour
Ladder truck: $500 per hour
Grass truck: $150 per hour
Rescue truck: $150 per hour.
The Public Works Department manages street closures, provides barricades, manages public spaces
sprinklers, oversees temporary structure set-up, monitors waste management needs throughout the
event and restores the event area if it is damaged.
Public Works staff per person (two hour minimum): $60 per hour
Pick-up truck: $45 per hour
Utility truck: $100 per hour
Dump truck: $150 per hour.
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The Parks and Recreation Department oversees facility usage, provides necessary equipment, and
manages site preparation.
Parks and Recreation staff per person (two hour minimum): $40 per hour
Other park fees are established in the Fees Chapter of the Code.
Payment Schedule
All fees must be paid according to this schedule to maintain an active permit status. The City will
provide an estimate of service fees based on your event requirements, but actual costs may vary
depending on event needs and duration. Any additional charges incurred during the event will be
billed afterward and may be deducted from your security deposit if left unpaid. These fees may be
waived or reduced under specific circumstances approved by the City Manager or City Council.
Payment Type Amount Due Date
Application Fee $100 With permit application
$500 or 20% of
Security Deposit 14 days before event
service costs
Estimated City Based on services
14 days before event
Service Fees rendered
Additional ChargesIf applicableBilled after event and withheld from security deposit
Event Changes and Cancellation
At times, unforeseen circumstances arise that require a substantial change to or cancellation of a
planned event. In all cases, written notification of cancellation or major changes must be submitted
to the City Clerk.
Cancellation
Cancellations of events by event organizers will receive a refund of event fees (excluding the
application fee):
30 days prior to event will receive a full refund of event fees.
29 to 15 days prior to event will forfeit 50% of event fees.
14 days or less of the event will forfeit all event fees.
Cancellations of events by the event organizer received in writing will receive full refund of security
deposits.
Changes
Major changes to an approved event must receive additional approval from the City Manager or a
designee before implementation. While there is no set deadline for change requests, they should be
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submitted as soon as possible to allow adequate review time. The feasibility of accommodating
changes will be on a case-by-case basis, but could be evaluated based on:
Type and scale of the proposed changes
Timing of the request
Impact on public safety and City resources
Effect on other scheduled events or activities.
In emergency situations (severe weather, public safety concerns, etc.), City staff will work with event
organizers to evaluate conditions and determine necessary modifications. The City reserves the right
to deny changes or cancel approved events for inadequate review time, non-compliance with
policies, public safety concerns or misrepresentation of event details.
Contact Information and Resources
Primary contact for applications and general questions
City Clerk Division: 763-572-3573 | FridleyMN.gov/CityManager
Security and traffic control planning
Police Division: 763-572-3629 | FridleyMN.gov/Public-Safety/Police
Safety requirements and inspections
Fire Division: 763-572-3621 | FridleyMN.gov/Public-Safety/Fire
Site services and street closures
Public Works Department: 763-572-3566 | FridleyMN.gov/PublicWorks
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