Fridley City Council — Transcript
Monday, November 27, 2023
Transportation and Infrastructure Development
Financial Planning and Utility Rates
Urban Planning, Code Updates, and Property Development
City Charter and Electoral Process Amendments
Votes (6)
Approval of Minneapolis Waterworks Vacation Request
The City Council approved a vacation request submitted by the Minneapolis Waterworks, allowing them to perform property changes and improvements in their area.
Approval of 2024 Utility Rates
The City Council approved the water, sewer, storm sewer, and recycling rates for the upcoming year, based on usage and utility needs. These new rates will take effect on January 1st.
Approval of Roadway Vacation for The Bona Brothers
The City Council approved a request for the vacation of some roadway for The Bona Brothers, located at 53rd and University Avenue. This action is part of a larger redevelopment project in that area.
First Reading of Ordinance for City Charter Clarifications
The city conducted a first reading of an ordinance recommended by the Charter Commission. The ordinance proposes grammatical and organizational improvements to the Charter concerning nomination and elections, without changing the content.
Approval of Grant Applications for Mississippi Street Reconstruction
The City Council approved requests for grants to fund the reconstruction of Mississippi Street. These grants, sought from Met Council, MnDOT, and a MnDOT safety grant, will help offset the city's costs for this county road project.
Approval of Safe Routes to Schools Grant Request
The City Council approved a request for a 'Safe Routes to Schools' grant. This grant aims to fund a trail connecting 7th Street in the area of Fridley High School and Middle School, enabling students to commute safely without using roadways.
Notable Quotes (6)
Those rates will take effect on January 1st.
This is part of an overall Redevelopment that's taking place there.
This is the mandated requirement by the state where the city holds a public hearing to present the budget and the tax impacts for next year and take any questions and comments from the public at that time.
All the changes that were proposed were uh grammatical and organizational there is nothing in content so to speak.
Any of those grants that are received will help offset the cost that the city will incur with regard to that reconstruction.
This is in the area of the Fridley High School and Middle School uh on a trail that would connect 7th Street and so students can get to and from school without walking on the roadways.
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
Financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year, presented by the Finance Director and subject of the Truth and Taxation hearing.
An ongoing city initiative, an update on its status was provided.
City's collection of ordinances undergoing a recodification program.
Specific section of the city code discussed as part of the recodification program.
First reading for clarifications and improvements to the City Charter regarding nomination and elections.
City's foundational governing document, subject of proposed grammatical and organizational clarifications.