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City Council Conference Meeting
February 9, 2026
5:30 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Absent: Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Margo Numedahl, Recreation Division Manager
Items for Discussion
1. Finance Update – 2025 Preliminary Year-End & Proposed 2027 Budget Calendar
Joe Starks, Finance Director, provided the City Council an update on the year end budget for
2025. He also presented the 2027 budget calendar.
2. Met Council L32A Lift Station Update
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, provided the City Council an update on interactions Public
Works staff have had with Metropolitan Council staff regarding this project and the concerns
that the City Council have had.
3. Commons Park Rental Fees and Guidelines
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director and Margo Numedahl, Recreation Division Manager,
provided the City Council with an update on the proposed fees for the new Commons Park
building.