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City Council Conference Meeting
September 28, 2026
5:30 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Dave Ostwald
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Councilmember Ryan Evanson
Councilmember Patrick Vescio
Absent: Councilmember Luke Cardona
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
James Lange, Fire Chief
Shelby Wolf, Fire Marshal
Patrick Faber, Deputy Public Safety Director
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Items for Discussion
1. Fire Ordinance Updates
James Lange, Fire Chief and Shelby Wolf, Fire Marshal, provided background on proposed
modifications that they are suggesting to the Fire Chapters of the City Code.
2. Camping Ordinance Update
Patrick Faber, Deputy Public Safety Director, provided the City Council with background
information for a proposed prohibition on camping in City Parks.
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3. 61 Avenue Northstar Tunnel Update
Paul Bolin, Community Development Director, provided a status update about the vacated
tunnel under the BNSF Rail Yard.