01-04-2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 04, 2021
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, or
treatment, or employment in its services, program, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to public
assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to
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any interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta
Collins at (763) 572-3500. (TTD/763-572-3534).
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE
The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to Scott Lund for the office of Mayor, and David
Ostwald for the office of Councilmember-at-Large. The Director of Public Safety will administer the
Oath of Office to Maddison Zikmund for the position of Deputy Director - Fire Operations.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes from the City Council Meeting of December 14, 2020
NEW BUSINESS
2. Resolution No. 2021-01, Confirming City Council Appointments and Designations
CLAIMS
3. Claims: 191412 - 191490
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of Items not on Agenda 15 minutes.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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4. Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 2021-02 Approving a Street Vacation Request,
SAV #20-02 by Mark and Shannon Estlund (Ward 2)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
ADJOURN
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: January 4, 2021 Meeting Type: City Council
Submitted By: Roberta Collins, Assistant to the City Manager
Title
Approval of Minutes from the City Council Meeting of December 14, 2020
Background
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Approve minutes from the City Council Meeting of December 14, 2020.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!December 14, 2020, City Council Minutes
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund
Councilmember Ostwald
Councilmember Tillberry
Councilmember Eggert
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Dan Tienter, Finance Director
PROCLAMATIONS:
Fridley Tigers Football Team Appreciation Day Wednesday, December 16, 2020
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
1. City Council Meeting of November 23, 2020.
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2020 76 Accepting and Confirming Statutory Tort Limits for
2021.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2020 76.
3. Claims: 191059 191291.
APPROVED.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed consent agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
No one from the audience spoke.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Ostwald to adopt the Agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
TRUTH-IN-TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING:
4. Proposed 2021 City of Fridley Budget and Property Tax Levy.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the notice and open the Truth-in-
Taxation public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE TRUTH-IN-TAXATION PUBLIC
HEARING OPENED AT 7:12 P.M.
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Dan Tienter, Finance Director, said this is the 8 time the truth-in-taxation has been discussed
with Council. The budget goals and objectives are consistent with the Vision Statement and
Organizational Values of the City. The proposed 2021 Budget seeks to provide excellent public
services at a fiscally responsible cost. Under this general goal, the City relies upon a series of
guidelines to prepare the annual budget to stabilize ongoing revenues and expenditures, eliminate
unanticipated variances, maintain structural balance and appropriate cash or fund balance levels,
increase accountability and transparency throughout the budget process, make greater use of
existing City resources and ensure a financially competitive organization while maintaining
exceptional service levels.
Mr. Tienter reviewed the economic condition for the State of Minnesota and the region for 2020.
He said the State projected a $638M budget deficit for the upcoming biennium. Several factors
continue to cause uncertainty in short-term and long-term economic forecasts including the spread
of COVID-19 and business survival. Ongoing Federal support for COVID-19 response remains
an open question together with shifts in Federal fiscal, monetary and trade policies following the
election. Concerns about a lingering recession or weak economic growth loom large.
Mr. Tienter said consistent with the City Charter, the City Council actions and guidance, support
the current complement of Full-Time Equivalent employees and the proposed 2021 General Fund
Budget will be structurally balanced. The proposed 2021 budget does not include any expenditures
or revenues associated with the pending Parks System Master Plan or issuance of any General
Obligation Bonds and/or Equipment Certificates to support Capital Projects Fund or Enterprise
Fund activities.
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Mr. Tienter stated the Property Tax Revenue is based on previous Council guidance, and the
Proposed 2021 Budget assumes a 4.85% increase, or $763,176, in the property tax levy compared
to 2020. Intergovernmental Grants and Aids budgets for a $50,000 reallocation of Local
Government Aid to the Capital Projects Funds and assumes for a 15.0% reduction, about $39,000,
in Municipal State Aid for Maintenance, and includes a federal grant for approximately $105,000
to support impaired driving enforcement. Charges for Services assumes a reduction of about
$26,500, or 1.2%, primarily as a result of anticipated reductions in Park and Recreation Division
program revenue.
Mr. Tienter said the Proposed 2021 Budget assumes license and permit revenues to remain at
2020 levels. Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources assumes a $10,400 reduction in
miscellaneous revenue due to a decrease in donations and gambling taxes, includes a $2,045,000
reduction, or 91.6%, in other financing sources due to recognition of the Coronavirus Relief Fund
monies in 2020, Investment Fund to
support City operations.
Mr. Tienter said Personal Services comprises about $14,104,700 or 76% of the proposed 2021
budget for the General Fund. This budget includes about $168,500 to support anticipated changes
to the compensation plan of 2021. Supplies are consistent with planned reduction for 2021 and
decreased about $5,200 compared to 2020. Other Services and Charter budgets an increase of
about $342,200 primarily due to a shift in maintenance activities from the Streets Capital Projects
Fund.
Mr. Tienter said Cable Television assumes a decrease in franchise fees of $8,600 compared to
2020 and budgets a $70,100 use of fund balance compared to 2020. Solid Waste Abatement
assumes Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment (SCORE) grant funds remain flat
for 2021. This includes an increase in the quarterly residential fee from $9.83 in 2020 to $11.20
in 2021, or an increase of $1.37. It budgets a contribution of about $11,700 to fund balance. The
Police Activity Fund budgets a $77,700 decrease in charges for services to reflect a change in the
county-wide Toward Zero Deaths grant. Springbrook Nature Center includes a 3.75% increase in
the Property Tax Levy with an anticipated 2.2% decrease in the collection rate. Budgets $32,000
use of fund balance reduction compared to 2020.
Mr. Tienter said the proposed Capital Investment Plan (CIP) consists of a collection of Capital
Project Funds designed to coordinate the financing of capital equipment, improvements, and other
projects. The City currently maintains six Capital Project Funds Building, Street, Parks,
Information Technology, Capital Equipment and Community Investment Fund. Building
Improvement includes an additional $125,000 for improvements to the offsite storage area,
budgets use of about $168,000 of fund balance, Street Improvement use of $988,000 of Municipal
State Aid to fund eligible capital projects. This assumes a $251,700 Property Tax Levy increase
to transfer street maintenance activities to the General Fund, assumes a $549,000 increase in
special assessments based on amendments to use the Major Roadway Maintenance Financing
Policy and budgets use of approximately $622,700 of fund balance.
Mr. Tienter said the Parks Improvement presently supports any costs related to Springbrook
Nature Center improvements. Budgets a $100,000 transfer from the Community Investment Fund
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which includes an additional $115,000 for improvements to Craig Park. Budgets use of about
$407,000 of fund balance for 2021. Information Technology in 2023, the fund will not meet the
lower limit fund balance threshold, followed by negative fund balances beginning in 2025. This
assumes an 8.0% increase in the IT Capital Project Property Tax Levy in 2021 annually through
2025. Also includes an additional $30,000 for upgrades to various conference rooms, and it
budgets a use of about $9,300 of fund balance in 2021.
Mr. Tienter said the Capital Equipment repayment of the $125,000 of LGA temporarily
reallocated in 2020 from the Parks Capital Projects Fund assumes an additional $50,000 of LGA
beginning in 2021 through 2025. Budgets for the use of certain leased vehicles beginning in 2021
and budgets a contribution to the fund balance of approximately $56,400. Community Investment
budgets continued repayment of the 2019A Interfund Loan and assumes no transfer from the
General Fund in 2020 due to COVID-19. Budgets no additional interfund loans and an estimated
ending cash balance of about $5,303,400 for 2021.
Mr. Tienter said the City regularly reviews the charges for services for all Enterprise Funds and
adjusts them annually. The charges, rates and fees for the funds provide for stable, predictable
modifications to the charge-for-service and maintain appropriate cash and fund balance limiting
the need for additional debt to support ordinary capital expenses. The Water Utility Fund budgets
repayment of the Community Investment Fund Interfund Loan beginning in 2020 which continues
through 2029. Water consumption continues to decline, approximately 22% since 2012, despite
an increase in population of about 3% over the same time. Budgets the use of approximately
$489,000 of cash balance. Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund budgets for cancellation of an Interfund
Loan beginning in 2021. The Municipal Wastewater Charge decreased by about $147,600 to about
$4,565,420 in 2021 to about 69% of all fund expenses. Budgets the use of about $938,400 of cash
balance.
Mr. Tienter said the Storm Water Utility Fund budgets the use of about $899,700 of cash balance.
In 2021, the fund will not meet the lower limit fund balance threshold, which will continue through
2024. The City may need to consider modifications to the fund or its activities to support the fund
balance requirements as part of the 2022 budget. The Municipal Liquor Fund assumes a 26.3%
Gross Profit Margin in 2021 through 2025. This fund will continue to transfer $388,500 to the
Parks Improvement Fund and Capital Equipment Fund to support planned capital projects. The
profitability of the Municipal Liquor Division will be impacted by shifting consumer behaviors as
a result of COVID-19 and other factors. Budgets the use of about $213,700 of cash balance.
Mr. Tienter said the Proposed 2021 Budget assumes a 4.85% increase in the property tax levy to
respond to the estimated cost pressures, anticipated revenue loss and City Council guidance related
to the Streets Capital Project Fund. The average residential homestead is $234,000 and medial
residential homestead is $222,400. The regular homestead credit refund is for property owners
with a household income of $115,020 in 2020. The special homestead credit refund is for property
owners with a change in net property taxes of more than 12% and at least $100 compared to the
previous year, assuming the change was not due to property improvements. Assuming the
proposed property tax levy change of 7.1%, a property owner with a $234,000 would pay an
estimated $5.55 more per month.
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Mr. Tienter noted the budget would be adopted on December 21, certified on December 22 and
the first day of the fiscal year 2021 would be on January 1. Based on the process to date, staff
recommend Council open the public hearing to accept comments regarding the Proposed 2021
Budget for final adoption on December 21, 2020. The Proposed 2021 Budget document can be
Staff received comments from residents about
taxes being too high and home values diminishing and increases in size of unit parcels.
Mayor Lund noted the residents who commented are not here tonight and asked if staff have
reached out to them.
Mr. Tienter replied yes, and some people thought their value would decrease due to new
developments coming in, not increase.
Mayor Lund replied that it has been proven many times that new housing increases the value of
neighboring properties rather than diminish it.
Pat Maghrak, City Assessor, said this concern was from residents around the Holly Center
development that is coming in. The City has yet to find an instance where neighborhood values
have diminished when new developments come in. New improvements are usually a blessing for
the neighborhood.
Councilmember Bolkcom added this was a blighted property and will be a new property with
other amenities and should not decrease property values. This may even bring in business to
neighboring businesses. She asked if people were aware of the issue on statement from Anoka
County.
Mr. Tienter replied the City Assessor was made aware by Anoka County that they had removed
the residential homestead exclusion from around 60 properties. Information is on the City
website on how to get the exclusion put back on their property. Anoka County will issue new
notices in about three weeks and residents can reach out to Anoka County or City staff for help if
needed.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the Truth-in-Taxation public hearing. Seconded
by Councilmember Tillberry.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:10 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
5. Receive Bids and Award Contract for the Village Green Basin Expansion.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, stated the proposed project is in Ward 1 just south of
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Mississippi Street between University Avenue and 5 Street. This project is in the 2020-2024
Capital Investment Plan and is scheduled for 2021. The existing detention area was constructed
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as part of development in the 1980s and takes stormwater from the development and surrounding
area of about 80.4 acres total.
Mr. Kosluchar said in 2016 and 2019, the MWMO partnered with the City to fund a feasibility
study for the project. In 2019, the RCWD provided grant funding for the project. In July 2020,
the Met Council entered into a grant agreement to assist the City with the project. The new
property owner, Dominion, also provided funding for the project. The project includes plans to
excavate sediment from the bottom of the basis, and place over 2 feet of sand in the bottom to
improve infiltration. The existing outlet from the basin will be improved and pretreatment
manholes will be installed to help prevent sediment form entering the basin. Staff will work with
the owner to replace resident gardens and install a trail on the West side of the basin to allow better
access for residents.
Mr. Kosluchar said fifteen bids were received, and the low bid was from New Look Contracting
for $275,098. Bids ranged from $275,098 to $554,397. The engineers estimate was $400,610 and
the construction budget was $350,000. Staff recommends Council receive the bids submitted and
award the Village Green Basin Expansion Project to New Look Contracting of Rogers, MN, in the
amount of $275,098. If awarded, staff will begin notifying adjacent property owners about the
upcoming work with specific emphasis on tree removal.
Mayor Lund asked if staff had any idea what the increased capacity would be with this
improvement.
Mr. Kosluchar replied close to double from the original design 50 years ago.
Mayor Lund said even with a large rainfall the levels may exceed capacity. The outlet is only so
large, and it goes to Rice Creek. The problem is Rice Creek fills up in heavy rainfalls and backs
up. The drainage will not work right away until the rain stops. This project does not address
greater capacity at Rice Creek
Mr. Kosluchar replied that there is a limited pipe size between Rice Creek and this project. We
did do some capacity expansion but that is very expensive as pipes are in yards and it is hard to
increase capacity. We can set up capacity and, in this project, modify the outlet to let water out
quickly. If we can do that, we will have some additional storage within the pond and that should
help. We have done some interim improvements with Mississippi Street, and county drainage
areas we would like to talk about further to see what can be done.
Mayor Lund asked if there was any possibility of a direction outlet in another area rather than this
to create a retention storage pond somewhere else in that acreage.
Mr. Kosluchar replied that staff looked at that idea to store water at Commons, but it does not
match. Staff will continue to look for opportunities as redevelopment happens to meaningfully
help this system.
Mayor Lund said over time with the redevelopment of properties, they will have to contain their
own water and that will help. He asked if property owners were aware this is coming up.
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Mr. Kosluchar replied that a number of property owners are aware of the project but not the
timing.
Mayor Lund said that residents should be happy with this project but will lose the buffer from the
tree removal.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there would be an issue starting this project on frozen ground.
Mr. Kosluchar replied this is the best time to do this type of work. This area will have some
saturation in soils in the summertime and is more expensive and difficult to contain. When the
ground is somewhat frozen, they are able to work the equipment and haul materials out. Also,
contractors are looking for work so there is value with lower bids.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the cleanout process so shrubs do not grow again.
Mr. Kosluchar replied the stormwater has to pass through a pretreatment basin to separate heavier
solids that allowed this to build up in the past. If we can take out solid materials, this will increase
the life expectancy. Once we lose capacity it will stop sorting. Property owners are to clean up
simple sediment removal.
Councilmember Eggert asked if there was an outline or delineation of what kind of maintenance
should be done in their area.
Mr. Kosluchar replied that there is an outline and maintenance practice, cutting brush so it does
not grow into trees and not letting the get into a tangled mess. We are committing to clean out the
separator structure in the front end once/twice a year.
MOTION by Councilmember Tillberry to receive the bids and award the contract for the Village
Green Basin Expansion to New Look Contracting of Rogers, Minnesota. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Informal Status Reports
Wally Wysopal, City Manager, said today the earth work will start in the Holly Center area with
the old gas station. Demolition will start later this week and the cake store will stay open through
Christmas.
Mr. Wysopal said a public hearing will be organized by the Met Council Environmental Services
Division, to build a new lift station at 6900 East River Road. The meeting will be held virtually
on December 17. People who would like to participate can find details on the Met
December 28.
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Councilmember Bolkcom said this in an opportunity to ask questions. It will be three to four
years before it will be up and running.
Councilmember Ostwald said that the winter lights tour has 18 homes to visit and the map is on
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:36 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: January 4, 2021 Meeting Type: City Council
Submitted By: Melissa Moore, Administrative Services Coordinator/Deputy City Clerk
Title
Resolution No. 2021-01, Confirming City Council Appointments and Designations
Background
The City of Fridley (City) annually adopts resolutions naming the official publication, official depositories
and other appointments. The list of local boards includes several joint agencies or groups and advocacy
organizations, each with a focus on municipal issues. The resolution also designates financial and
investment partners, Recording Secretaries, City Attorneys, Data Practices Compliance Officials and
Municipal Trustees for the Fridley Fire Relief Association. In addition, each of the advisory commissions
are included with all current members.
These appointments designate positions as local officials, pursuant to Minnesota Statute (M.S.) § 10A.01,
subd. 22.
Financial Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2021-01.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
X Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
!Resolution No. 2021-01
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Resolution No. 2021 - 01
Confirming City Council Appointments and Designations
Whereas, the City Council appoints local officials, commissions and committees to perform functions
outlined and authorized by the City Charter, ordinance, resolution or agreement; and
Whereas, a review of vacancies and reappointments are conducted at the first City Council meeting
of each year.
Now therefore, be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby confirms, makes
or extends the following appointments.
City Council
Position Appointee Term Expires Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember-at-Large Next General Fridley City Charter
Ostwald Election (Charter) § 2.03
Local Boards and Committees
Body Appointee(s) Term Expires Authority
Anoka County Fire Councilmember Tillberry, January 3, Anoka County Fire
Protection Council Representative 2022 Protection Council
Constitution;
Minnesota Statute (M.S.) §
471.59
Anoka County Law Councilmember-at-Large January 3, Members appointed per
Enforcement Council Ostwald, Representative 2022 establishing agreement of
Councilmember Eggert, 1970; M.S. § 471.59
Alternate
League of Councilmember Bolkcom, January 3, M.S. § 465.58
Minnesota Representative 2022
Cities Councilmember Tillberry,
Alternate
Metro Cities Mayor Lund, Delegate January 3, M.S. § 471.96
Councilmember Bolkcom, 2022
Alternate
Mississippi Councilmember Eggert, January 3, M.S. § 103B
Watershed Commissioner 2022
Management Councilmember Tillberry,
Organization Alternate
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North Metro Mayors Mayor Lund, Member January 3, Discretionary member
Association Councilmember-at-Large 2022 driven advocacy
Ostwald, Alternate organization
Northstar Corridor Councilmember Eggert, January 3, Members appointed per
Development Representative 2022 establishing agreement of
Authority Paul Bolin, Alternate 1997;
M.S. § 471.59
School District No. Councilmember-at-Large January 3,
13 Ostwald, Representative 2022
Councilmember Bolkcom,
Alternate
School District No. Councilmember-at-Large January 3,
14 Ostwald, Representative 2022
Councilmember Bolkcom,
Alternate
School District No. Councilmember Eggert, January 3,
16 Representative 2022
Councilmember Tillberry,
Alternate
Twin Cities Gateway Luke Cardona, January 3, M.S. § 469.190
Representative 2022
Deborah Dahl, Alternate
Advisory Commissions
Commission Appointees Term Expires Authority
Planning David Kondrick, Chair April, 2021 Ordinance No. 68;
Commission Michael Heintz April, 2022 Fridley City Code (City
Terry McClellan April, 2023 Code) Chapter 6.03
Mark Hansen April, 2021
Ryan Evanson April, 2022
Ross Meisner April, 2021
John Buyse April, 2022
Environmental Mark Hansen, Chair April, 2021 Ordinance No. 520;
Quality and Energy Justin Foell April, 2022 City Code Chapter 6.05
Commission Heidi Ferris April, 2023
Amy Dritz April, 2021
Nick Olberding April, 2023
Sam Stoxen April, 2022
Parks and Michael Heintz, Chair April, 2022 Ordinance No. 314;
Recreation David Kondrick April, 2021 City Code Chapter 6.04
Commission EB Graham April, 2023
Peter Borman April, 2021
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Shanna Larson April, 2022
Ryan Gerhard April, 2022
Housing and William Holm, Chair June, 2022 Housing and
Redevelopment Rachel Schwankl June, 2025 Redevelopment Authority
Authority Elizabeth Showalter June, 2023 Resolution No. 82-1965
Kyle Mulrooney June, 2024
Gordon Backlund June, 2021
Volunteer Fire Relief Association
Position Appointee Term Expires Authority
Municipal Trustee Scott Lund, Mayor January 3, 2022 M.S. § 424A.04
Municipal Trustee Daniel Tienter, Director of January 3, 2022 M.S. § 424A.04
Finance
Municipal Trustee Maddison Zikmund, Deputy January 3, 2022 M.S. § 424A.04, subd. 1
Director, Fire Division/Fire
Chief
Official Publication
Publication Term Expires Authority
Star Tribune January 3, 2022 M.S. § 331A;
Charter § 12.01
Official Depositories*
Institution Authorization Term Expires Authority
Wells Fargo Bank, Walter T. Wysopal, City Indefinite M.S. § 427.02;
N.A. and all of its Manager M.S. § 118A;
branches and Daniel J. Tienter, Director of Indefinite Charter § 6.04
subsidiaries Finance/City Treasurer
Korrine R. Johnson, Indefinite
Assistant Finance Director
U.S. Bank, NA and all Walter T. Wysopal, City Indefinite M.S. § 427.02;
of its branches and Manager M.S. § 118A;
subsidiaries Daniel J. Tienter, Director of Indefinite Charter § 6.04
Finance/City Treasurer
Korrine R. Johnson, Indefinite
Assistant Finance Director
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*The City Manager, Director of Finance/City Treasurer, or Assistant Finance Director shall have the
authority to transfer funds from one official depository to another for the purpose of investing and
satisfying claims against City funds.
Financial Advisor
Institution Authorization Term Expires Authority
Ehlers and Walter T. Wysopal, City Indefinite M.S. § 427.02;
Associates, Inc. Manager M.S. § 118A;
Daniel J. Tienter, Director of Indefinite Charter § 6.04
Finance/City Treasurer
Korrine R. Johnson, Indefinite
Assistant Finance Director
Investment Advisors
Institution Appointee Term Expires Authority
Prudent Man Walter T. Wysopal, City Indefinite M.S. § 427.02;
Advisors, Inc., Manager M.S. § 118A;
Investment Advisor Daniel J. Tienter, Director of Indefinite Charter § 6.04
Finance
Korrine R. Johnson, Assistant Indefinite
Finance Director
Morton Markets Walter T. Wysopal, City Indefinite M.S. § 427.02;
Capital LLC, Manager M.S. § 118A;
Investment Advisor Daniel J. Tienter, Director of Indefinite Charter § 6.04
Finance
Korrine R. Johnson, Assistant Indefinite
Finance Director
Official Recording Secretary
Position Appointee Term Expires Authority
City Council Denise Johnson Indefinite Charter § 3.02
Secretaries Krista Peterson
City Attorney
Position Appointee Term Expires Authority
Civil Affairs Kennedy and Graven, Indefinite Memorandum
Chartered of Understanding signed
11-07-2019
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Criminal Affairs City of Coon Rapids December 31, Resolution No. 2017-62
2022
Bond Counsel Taft, Stettinius and Hollister, Indefinite M.S. § 410, M.S. § 412,
LLP M.S. § 429, M.S. § 444,
M.S. § 462C, M.S. § 469
Data Practices
Position Appointee Term Expires Authority
Responsible Walter T. Wysopal, City January 3, M.S. § 13.02, subd. 16
Authority Manager 2022
Data Practices Melissa Moore, January 3, M.S. § 13.05, subd. 13
Compliance Official, Administrative Services 2022
General Coordinator/Deputy City
Clerk
Data Practices Becca Hellegers, Employee January 3, M.S. § 13.05, subd. 13
Compliance Official, Resources Manager 2022
Human Resources
Data Practices Andrew Todd, Sergeant January 3, M.S. § 13.05, subd. 13
Compliance Official, 2022
Public Safety
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 4 day of January, 2021.
________________________________
Scott J. Lund Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Daniel Tienter City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: January 4, 2021 Meeting Type: City Council
Submitted By: Roberta Collins, Assistant to the City Manager
Title
Claims: 191412 - 191490
Background
Financial Impact
Recommendation
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
X Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
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Vision Statement
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: January 4, 2021 Meeting Type: City Council
Submitted By: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director and Stacy Stromberg, Planning
Manager
Title
Public Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution 2021-02 Approving a Street Vacation Request, SAV #20-
02 by Mark and Shannon Estlund
Background
Mark and Shannon Estlund, the property owners of 1631 66 ½ Avenue are requesting to vacate an
unimproved and unused portion of Stinson Blvd, directly east of their property. This property is a little
and half of Stinson Blvd is in the City of Fridley and Anoka
County and the other half is in the City of New Brighton
and Ramsey County.
In mid-2020, Mr. Estlund contacted City staff about
constructing a garage addition or a detached garage on his
driveway is almost entirely within an unused portion of the
Stinson Blvd right-of-way (ROW). In order to have the land
area needed to meet setback requirements for a garage
addition or a detached garage, the petitioner and staff
explored the idea of vacating the 33 ft. Stinson Blvd ROW
adjacent to the property. The remaining 33 ft. ROW
adjacent to the property to the east that is in the City of
New Brighton is not part of this vacation request.
The petitioner did approach his New Brighton neighbor
about doing a joint application to vacate the entire 66 ft.
on with the City of New Brighton,
and they said they would entertain a vacation request, but it would need to be initiated by their resident.
The 33 ft. portion of Stinson Blvd that the petitioner is asking to be vacated is owned by the City and
after cons
general public. Therefore, they are in support of the vacation request.
Vision Statement
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There is an undefined connection to the Rice Creek Regional Trail system that runs through this Stinson
Blvd ROW. If the vacation is approved, staff is suggesting that a 12 ft. trail easement be dedicated to
the City to ensure that there is a clear and designated access
clear to trail users if they are on private or public property
when the reach the southern point of the trail the ends in the
Stinson Blvd ROW.
The City has contacted all private utility companies and none
utilities in the existing ROW.
Staff also contacted Ramsey County and the Anoka County.
No comments were received from Ramsey County and the
Anoka County Parks Department is in favor of the vacation
with the dedicated trail easement.
As the Council will recall, a text amendment was approved in
2015 that simplified the ROW and easement vacation process
to be consistent with Minnesota State Statues § 412.85 and §
462.358, which requires only one public hearing before the
City Council and approval through a resolution. Therefore,
this type of land use application no longer needs to be
reviewed by the Planning Commission. For this request, staff
is providreation Commission and
Planning Commission an informational memo, so they are
aware of the street vacation and trail dedication.
In summary, if this unused/unimproved 33 ft. portion on Stinson Blvd. is vacated, the 4,686 sq. ft. piece
the vacated ROW will be dedicated as a perpetual trail easement.
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the December 25, 2020 edition of the Life.
Financial Impact
No financial impact.
Recommendation
City staff recommends that the Council hold a public hearing for SAV #20-02.
City staff then recommends approval of Resolution No. 2021-02 to vacate a portion of Stinson Blvd,
as legally described in the resolution.
Vision Statement
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Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places X Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
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!Resolution No. 2021-02
!Exhibit A
Vision Statement
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Resolution No. 2021 - 02
Vacating a Portion of Stinson Boulevard N.E., Generally Located East of
1631 66 ½ Avenue N.E., Petitioned by Mark and Shannon Estlund
Whereas, on November 13, 2020, the Petitioners, Mark and Shannon Estlund, submitted a request
for the vacation of an unimproved and unused portion of Stinson Boulevard N.E., generally located
east of 1631 66 ½ Avenue N.E.; and
Whereas, notice of a public hearing concerning the requested vacation was duly provided in
accordance with City Code § 205.05.08 and a public hearing was held on said request at the City
Council meeting on January 4, 2021, at the City of Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.;
and
Whereas, at the City Council Meeting on January 4, 2021, the City Council of the City of Fridley
proceeded to hear all person interested in said vacation request and all persons interested were
afforded an opportunity to present their views and objections to the granting of said Petition and
the City Council considered the request for said vacation; and
Whereas, a copy of the Certificate of Survey, legally describing the land to be vacated has been
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley:
1.!Pursuant to City Charter § 12.07, City Code § 205.05.8, and Minnesota Statutes §
412.851, hereby vacates the street situate in the City of Fridley, County of Anoka, State
of Minnesota, to wit:
All that part of Stinson Boulevard N.E. formerly known as Grant Street, as dedicated in the plat of
Moore Lake Park and Moore Lake Park First Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, which lies
between the easterly extension across it of the north and south lines of Lot 3, Block 1, Moore Lake
Park First Addition, Anoka County. Containing 0.11 aces, more or less.
2.!Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 160.29, Subd. 2, the City of Fridley reserves unto itself
a perpetual trail easement for public access over, across, under and through the
vacated Stinson Boulevard N.E. as described below situate in the City of Fridley, County
of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to wit:
The East 12.00 feet of the South 70.00 feet of the following described property:
All that part of Stinson Boulevard N.E. formerly known as Grant Street, as dedicated in the plat of
Moore Lake Park and Moore Lake Park First Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, which lies
between the easterly extension across it of the north and south lines of Lot 3, Block 1, Moore Lake
Park First Addition, Anoka County. Containing 0.11 aces, more or less.
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Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 4 day of January, 2021.
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Scott J. Lund - Mayor
ATTEST:
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Daniel Tienter City Clerk
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