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City Council Meeting
March 9, 2026
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of March 9, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Absent
Others Present
Walter Wysopal, City Manager
Pledge Of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations
Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval/Receipt of Minutes
1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of February 23, 2026.
2. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of February 23, 2026.
New Business
3. Resolution No. 2026-22, Approving a Source Water Protection Grant Agreement with Minnesota
Department of Health for Unused Well Sealing.
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4. Resolution No 2026-23, Approving a Grant Agreement Between the City of Fridley and Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development for an Inclusive Playground at Commons
Park.
5. Resolution No. 2026-24, Approving Hazard Mitigation Plan and Adoption Process.
6. Resolution No. 2026-26, Approving a Joint Powers Agreement for Additional Criminal Prosecution
Services Between the City of Fridley and the City of Coon Rapids.
7. Ordinance No. 1437, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 209, Fees, to Include Fees for New
Commons Park Facilities (Second Reading).
Claims
8. Resolution No. 2026-25, Approving Claims for the Period Ending March 4, 2026.
Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.)
No one from the audience spoke.
Regular Agenda
New Business
Informal Status Reports
Councilmember Bolkcom commented on a new opportunity for artists in the community and provided
details on the utility box art wrap program. More information can be found on the website.
Councilmember Cardona stated that the March/April newsletter should be in mailboxes soon.
Councilmember Vescio stated that the Fridley City Band will be playing with the High School Band next
week at the High School.
Councilmember Evanson noted the recycling drop-off event this Saturday.
Mayor Ostwald thanked all who participated in the Lions Winter Warm Up, noting that $13,000 was raised
towards the installation of a new fishing pier at Moore Lake.
Adjourn
Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously, and the meeting
adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald
City Clerk Mayor