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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-2026 City Council Meeting May 11, 2026 7:00 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE Minutes Call to Order Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of May 11, 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 Rich Perron, Streets Operations Manager Shawn Murphy, Police Sergeant Stacy Stromberg, Assistant CD/HRA Director Pledge Of Allegiance Proclamations/Presentations 1. Public Works Week Proclamation Mayor Ostwald presented the Public Works Week Proclamation. Rich Perron, Streets Operations Manager, thanked the Council for their support. 2. Proclamation for National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day Mayor Ostwald presented the Proclamation for National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. Police Sergeant Shawn Murphy thanked the Council for their support. Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting 5/11/2026 Minutes Page 2 Approval/Receipt of Minutes 3. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of April 27, 2026. 4. Approve the Minutes of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting of April 27, 2026. 5. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of April 27, 2026. 6. Receive the Minutes from the April 27, 2026, Joint Worksession of the Planning Commission, HRA, and City Council. 7. Receive the Minutes of the March 2, 2026, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. 8. Receive the March 4, 2026, Minutes of the Public Arts Commission. New Business th 9. Resolution No. 2026-50, Awarding 85 Avenue Trail Rehabilitation Project No. 25443. 10. Resolution No 2026-49, Approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota for Access to the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network (CJDN). 11. Resolution No. 2026-51, Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement with MnDOT for SS4A Federal Transportation Grants Technical Assistance and IIJA Discretionary Match. 12. Resolution No. 2026-52, Approving a Letter of Support for Great River Greening Proposal for Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Funding for Habitat Restoration at Locke Park. Claims 13. Resolution No. 2026-53, Approving Claims for the Period Ending May 6, 2026. Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.) th Bob Loso, 1334 76 Avenue, commented that four years ago, there was a sewer revitalization project in his neighborhood, and the contractor burst the pipe directly in front of his home. He commented that when the street was resurfaced, it was done improperly and commented on areas where water pools and turns to ice in the winter. He noted that the largest of those areas is at the end of his driveway, which th causes damage to his driveway and yard. He commented that from Central to 1340 76 Avenue, the road surface is very uneven. He asked if staff could check the road to see if anything could be done to improve the road conditions and the drainage. City Council Meeting 5/11/2026 Minutes Page 3 Dana Carlson commented on a personal situation where his daughter was adopted, and his son was abducted. He spoke of others locally whom he believed were involved and of the retaliation he is receiving for speaking at the open forum. Adoption of Regular Agenda Motion made by Councilmember Cardona to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Vescio. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. Regular Agenda New Business 14. Ordinance No. 1438, Amending Chapter 404, Vehicles. Stacy Stromberg, Assistant Community Development/HRA Director, presented modifications to Chapter 404, Vehicles, which will include language that describes the process used to impound inoperable, junk, or unlicensed vehicles. The long-standing process staff is using will not change; the process will just be described in Code. She provided additional information on common violations, the proposed amendments, authority to impound, notification process, and asked the Council to approve the first reading of the ordinance. Councilmember Cardona asked about the number of vehicles that are towed each year. Ms. Stromberg estimated about five per year. Councilmember Evanson asked how long a vehicle might be out before staff places the vehicle on a report, noting a situation where a resident is working on a vehicle, but it may be taking longer than anticipated. He recognized that there is a balance in giving someone time to work on the vehicle and the vehicle becoming an eyesore for the community. Ms. Stromberg stated that staff are always willing to give extensions and have conversations with residents, but agreed there has to be a balance between that and the image of the neighborhood. Councilmember Evanson asked if residents respond positively when having discussions with staff on this topic. Ms. Stromberg stated that only three percent of violations have heavy staff involvement to this level, as most people want to be compliant. She explained that the first letter is education- focused, informing residents of the rules. Councilmember Vescio asked if the property would be compliant once a vehicle is towed. Ms. Stromberg stated that there are times when there are multiple violations along with an inoperable vehicle, noting that other violations may have a different timeline for compliance. Mayor Ostwald asked about the number of staff who handle code enforcement. Ms. Stromberg replied that there is one full-time Code Enforcement Officer. She noted that there is one summer intern who will be assisting in that position. City Council Meeting 5/11/2026 Minutes Page 4 Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the most common code enforcement violations. Ms. Stromberg replied that garbage can placement has been high, but one of the most common violations is tall grass. Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1438, Amending Chapter 404, Vehicles. Seconded by Councilmember Cardona. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. Informal Status Reports Councilmember Cardona stated that the Parks System Improvement Projects continue to move forward and noted upcoming neighborhood meetings to receive input on upcoming park projects. The city-wide thth garage sale is taking place June 5 and 6. Adjourn Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom 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 7:39 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald City Clerk Mayor