HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-2026 Joint with Parks and Recreation and Public Arts Commissions
Public Arts Commission, Parks and
Recreation Commission and City
Council Conference Meeting
May 11, 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
Councilmember Luke Cardona
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Jesslyn Quiram, Engineering Technician
Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director
Riley Auna, Parks and Recreation Pro-Tem
Frank Sedzielarz, Public Arts Commission
Maija Sedzielarz, Public Arts Commission
Ken Schultz, Parks and Recreation Commission
Pete Borman, Parks and Recreation Commission
Gary Swanson, Public Arts Commission
Josh Collins, Public Arts Commission
Ryan Fugleberg, Public Arts Commission
Melissa Luna, Parks and Recreation Commission
Sergey Bobesha
Scott Lund
Don Blakeslee
Susan Blakeslee
Items for Discussion
1. Public Art Program Roles and Vision for Stakeholder Groups
The Commissions and the City Council reviewed the accomplishments and developments for
Public Art in Fridley. Conversation took place regarding the potential using of the Civic Campus
as a focus site for future public art projects. Discussion was very positive regarding the use of a
temporary installation in the Civic Campus and Locke Park.