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City Council Conference Meeting
April 13, 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 Ryan Evanson
Absent: Councilmember Luke Cardona
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Melissa Moore, Assistant City Engineer
Joe Starks, Finance Director
Shannon Veeraboina, Assistant Finance Director
Eric Dean, Finance Specialist
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Items for Discussion
1. Finance Update – March 2026 Year-To-Date
Joe Starks, Finance Director and staff from the Finance Department presented the City Council
with a financial update reporting that all financials are in line with the 2026 budget.
2. 2026 Budget – Outlook and Objectives
Finance staff presented information that will impact the 2027 budget with the City Council.
3. Update on Parks System Improvement Plan
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, Joe Starks, Finance Director and Mike Maher, Parks and
Recreation Director, presented an update on the Parks System Improvement Plan. The overall
plan remains ahead of schedule and within the financial parameters established by the City
Council.