## City Council Meeting April 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ## 7071 University Avenue NE ## Agenda ## Call to Order The Fridley City Council (Council) requests that all attendees silence cell phones during the meeting. A paper copy of the Agenda is at the back of the Council Chambers. A paper copy of the entire Agenda packet is at the podium. The Agenda and all related materials may also be found on the City’s website at ## Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation of May as Arbor Month and Presentation of Tree City USA Award ## Proposed Consent Agenda The following items are considered to be routine by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests, at which time that item may be moved to the Regular Agenda. ## Meeting Minutes 2. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of April 13, 2026 3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of April 13, 2026 ## New Business 4. Resolution No. 2026-41, Authorizing a Community Planting Program Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Tree Removal and Planting 5. Resolution No. 2026-42, Authorizing a Water Quality Cost-Share Agreement with the Coon Creek Watershed District for an Ice Breaker Attachment for Trail/Walk Plows 6. Resolution No. 2026-44, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District for School Resource Officer Services for 2026-2028 7. Resolution No. 2026-48, Calling for a Public Hearing for Municipal Consent for MnDOT ## Trunk Highway 65 Improvement Project ## Claims 8. Resolution No. 2026-46, Approving Claims for the Period Ending April 22, 2026 ## Open Forum The Open Forum allows the public to address the Council on subjects that are not on the Regular Agenda. The Council may take action, reply, or give direction to staff. Please limit your comments to five minutes or less. ## Regular Agenda Page 1 of 92 The following items are proposed for the Council's consideration. All items will have a presentation from City staff, are discussed, and considered for approval by separate motions. ## New Business ## 9. Resolution No. 2026-43, Approving Therapeutic Massage Enterprise and Individual ## License for Lihua Wang, Senmiao, LLC ## 10. Resolution No. 2026-47, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between March 19, 2026 and April 22, 2026 ## Informal Status Reports ## Adjournment ## Accessibility Notice: • If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. • Si necesita ayuda de interpretación o traducción gratis, comuníquese con el personal de la ciudad. • Yog tias koj xav tau kev pab txhais lus los sis txhais ntaub ntawv dawb, ces thov tiv tauj rau Lub Nroog cove neeg ua hauj lwm. • Haddii aad u baahan tahay tarjumaad bilaash ah ama kaalmo tarjumaad, fadlan la xiriir shaqaalaha Magaalada. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley services, programs or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact CityClerk@FridleyMN.gov or (763) 572-3450. Page 2 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: James Kosluchar, Public Works Director ## Jeff Jensen, Assistant Public Works Director ## Richard Perron ## Operations Lead- Streets and Parks ## Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title: Proclamation of May as Arbor Month and Presentation of Tree City USA ## Award ## Background The City of Fridley (City) annually proclaims May as Arbor Month to recognize the numerous benefits trees provide. Celebrating Arbor Month is part of the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA program, which has recognized the City for the past nine years for its urban forestry initiatives. Notable achievements of the City's program in 2025 include: • Planting of 50 resident-requested boulevard trees as part of the new Voluntary ## Boulevard Tree program • Treatment of 178 high quality ash trees as part of the Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation plan • Removal of 90 diseased ash and other hazardous public trees and replacement with 104 new trees through the City's Shade Tree grant from the Department of Natural ## Resources • Removal of 83 ash trees and planting of 155 replacement trees for income-qualified residents through the City's ReLeaf grant from the Department of Natural Resources • Sale of 45 trees through the annual tree sale and native plant sale. In recognition of these efforts, the Arbor Day Foundation also awarded the City a "Growth Award" in addition to Tree City USA Status for 2026. ## Financial Impact ## None ## Recommendation Staff recommend the proclamation of May as Arbor Month and the acceptance of the Tree City USA award. Page 3 of 92 ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building ## X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources ## 1. Arbor Month ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 4 of 92 We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. ## Proclamation ## Arbor Month May 2026 Whereas, Arbor Month is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits that trees provide; and Whereas, the City of Fridley’s trees improve our air and water quality, provide valuable shade, and contribute to the beauty of our city; and Whereas, the City is committed to the preservation and enhancement of the health of our public trees; and Whereas, the City supports and encourages our residents in the maintenance and planting of trees on their property; and Whereas, we will continue to grow a robust community forest to provide long-term community and environmental benefits for us all. Now therefore, be it resolved, that I, Dave Ostwald, Mayor of the City of Fridley, do herby proclaim May as Arbor Month in the City of Fridley. In witness where of, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fridley to be affixed this 27th day of April, 2026. ## Dave Ostwald, Mayor Page 5 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Title: Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of April 13, 2026 ## Background Attached are the minutes from the City Council meeting of April 13, 2026. ## Financial Impact None. ## Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of April 13, 2026. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## x Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building ## Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources ## 1. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 6 of 92 ## City Council Meeting April 13, 2026 ## 7:00 PM ## Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE ## Minutes ## Call to Order Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of April 13, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. ## Present ## Mayor Dave Ostwald ## Councilmember Patrick Vescio ## Councilmember Ryan Evanson ## Councilmember Ann Bolkcom ## Absent ## Councilmember Luke Cardona ## Others Present ## Walter Wysopal, City Manager ## Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director ## Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk ## Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager ## Pledge Of Allegiance ## Proclamations/Presentations 1. Proclamation for Acknowledging the Outstanding Achievement of the Rank of Eagle Scout by Alex ## Johnson Mayor Ostwald presented the proclamation acknowledging the outstanding achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout by Alex Johnson. ## Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Vescio. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. ## Approval/Receipt of Minutes 2. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of March 23, 2026. Page 7 of 92 ## City Council Meeting 4/13/2026 Minutes Page 2 3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of March 23, 2026. ## New Business 4. Resolution No. 2026-36, Authorizing Execution of Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Inflow/Infiltration Reduction. 5. Resolution No 2026-37, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with the City of Blaine for Public Safety Services During the 2026 3M Open. 6. Resolution No. 2026-38, Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel Energy to Continue Participation in the Partners in Energy Program. 7. Resolution No. 2026-40, Providing for a Second Supplemental Indenture of Trust and Authorizing the Execution of Documents Related Thereto. ## Licenses 8. Resolution No. 2026-32, Approving Temporary Liquor Permit for Totino Grace Annual Music Fundraiser. ## Claims 9. Resolution No. 2026-39, Approving Claims for the Period Ending April 6, 2026. Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.) John Larson commented on the deer population near the Innsbruck Nature Center and asked if signage could be placed along Matterhorn Drive, Innsbruck, and potentially Gardena to alert drivers to the deer. He stated that there are a number of people who do not stop at the stop sign heading north on Matterhorn Drive, and asked if they could have some enforcement from the Police to ensure drivers stop. He suggested that speed bumps be placed, similar to what was installed on Danube. He referenced the intersection of Matterhorn and Gardena and asked if a stop sign could be placed on both sides of Gardena. Mayor Ostwald noted that a staff member will follow up with the resident. Councilmember Evanson commented that he is familiar with those issues, as this area is within his ward, and encouraged the resident to reach out to him as well. ## Adoption of Regular Agenda Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. Page 8 of 92 ## City Council Meeting 4/13/2026 Minutes Page 3 ## Regular Agenda ## New Business 10. Resolution No. 2026-31, Approving City Business License Renewals for 2026-2027 Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk, provided background information on the types of licenses proposed for renewal this year and the related renewal process. She stated that all the businesses proposed within the draft resolution have completed all necessary steps and inspections. She provided additional information on the different types of licenses and current businesses within each category. Councilmember Evanson recognized past issues with therapeutic massage licenses and asked for additional information. Ms. Kondrick provided additional information, noting that the business has not reapplied for another license, and Public Safety has verified that the business is no longer in operation. She stated that the massage business at Dave’s Sport Shop has met all requirements. Councilmember Vescio asked if there were any issues that arose during the renewal process. Ms. Kondrick replied that the Fire Marshal stated that there were a few minor items that needed to be addressed at fuel shops and restaurants, noting that those had all been addressed. Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to adopt Resolution No. 2026-31, Approving 2026-2027 City Business License Renewals for 2026-2027. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. Resolution No. 2026-34, Awarding Safe Routes to School Improvement Project No. ST2026-21 Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, provided a summary of the request and noted that the draft resolution considers awarding the project to the lowest responsive bidder at the bid amount of $1,072,728.84 plus five percent contingency. He reviewed the project background, project elements, project bidding, project schedule, and next steps. He recommended approval as presented. Councilmember Bolkcom commented that it is great to see the bid come in under the estimate. Mr. Kosluchar stated that there could be a lack of small construction projects that have been released for the year, which would provide a good bidding climate. Councilmember Evanson recognized that the primary funding for the project is coming from grant funds, with the City only responsible for about $200,000. He asked if residents living adjacent to the route would expect to have grass replaced that is disturbed through the project. Ms. Kosluchar confirmed that there would be restoration related to the construction and encouraged residents in that area to watch their mailboxes for notices with information related to the project schedule and contact information. Councilmember Vescio asked if parking along 61 st would be removed as part of the project. Mr. Kosluchar confirmed that is the next item on the agenda. Page 9 of 92 ## City Council Meeting 4/13/2026 Minutes Page 4 Mayor Ostwald recognized that this is a continuation of what was done down 7 th Street to the high school, with wider walkways. Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt Resolution No. 2026-34, Awarding Safe Routes to School Improvement Project No. ST2026-21. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. Resolution No. 2026-33, Requesting No Parking Designation on Portions of 61 st Avenue and 7 th ## Street Mr. Kosluchar presented a summary of the request and next steps, recommending approval of the resolution as presented. Councilmember Evanson asked and received confirmation that the no parking designation would be for one side of the street. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, Requesting No Parking ## Designation Along 61 st Avenue and 7 th Street. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. ## 13. Resolution No. 2026-35, Awarding Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2026-01 Mr. Kosluchar presented a summary of the request, noting that the draft resolution awards the project to the lowest responsive bidder, Park Construction Company of Minneapolis. He provided additional background information, existing conditions, project elements, utility improvements, project bidding, funding sources, project schedule, and next steps. He recommended approval of the resolution as presented. Councilmember Bolkcom referenced the timing of the project and asked when restoration work would be done for the grass. Mr. Kosluchar explained that substantial completion should occur in September, and the restoration work should occur before the end of the fall. He stated that the restoration work would be warrantied and issues could be addressed in the spring if necessary. Councilmember Evanson asked for more information on the process used to determine when full replacement of pipes is necessary versus lining pipes. Mr. Kosluchar stated that the City of Fridley was one of the first water main lining projects completed in 2011 and provided additional information on the cost for the different options. He stated that in this case, the option chosen for the water main is less expensive, as the cost for lining has not come down. Councilmember Evanson asked about potential water service disruption to residents. He also asked for more information on the service road near this project area, which is in rough shape. Mr. Kosluchar provided additional information on the utility project and the temporary service that will be provided to minimize disruptions to residents. He noted that there is a second phase of the project, but was Page 10 of 92 ## City Council Meeting 4/13/2026 Minutes Page 5 unsure if the service road is included. He stated that they are reviewing that segment in a multi- modal view. Councilmember Vescio noted the option for residents to have the service lines to their homes televised and asked how many residents took advantage of that opportunity and whether any issues were identified. Mr. Kosluchar stated that there was a lot of interest early on, but he was unsure of the number of residents who took advantage. He stated that if a problem is identified, grant funds may be available to help address it. Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt Resolution No. 2026-35, Awarding Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2026-01. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. ## Informal Status Reports Councilmember Evanson noted the upcoming town hall meeting on Saturday, April 25 th . ## Adjourn Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. ## Respectfully Submitted, ## Melissa Moore Dave Ostwald ## City Clerk Mayor Page 11 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Title: Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of April 13, 2026 ## Background Attached are the minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of April 13, 2026. ## Financial Impact None. ## Recommendation Receive the minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of April 13, 2026. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## x Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building ## Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources ## 1. City Council Conference Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026 ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 12 of 92 ## City Council Conference Meeting April 13, 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 ## Absent: Councilmember Luke Cardona ## Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager ## Melissa Moore, Assistant City Engineer ## Joe Starks, Finance Director ## Shannon Veeraboina, Assistant Finance Director ## Eric Dean, Finance Specialist ## Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director ## Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director ## Items for Discussion ## 1. Finance Update – March 2026 Year-To-Date Joe Starks, Finance Director and staff from the Finance Department presented the City Council with a financial update reporting that all financials are in line with the 2026 budget. 2. 2026 Budget – Outlook and Objectives Finance staff presented information that will impact the 2027 budget with the City Council. ## 3. Update on Parks System Improvement Plan Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, Joe Starks, Finance Director and Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director, presented an update on the Parks System Improvement Plan. The overall plan remains ahead of schedule and within the financial parameters established by the City Council. Page 13 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: James Kosluchar, Public Works Director ## Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title: Resolution No. 2026-41, Authorizing a Community Planting Program Grant ## Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Tree ## Removal and Planting ## Background The City of Fridley (City) was awarded a Community Planting Program grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $150,105 to support ongoing Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) mitigation work in Locke Park. Grant funds will also be used to fund a new program to support tree planting on private property in DNR-identified Priority Areas to replace canopy coverage that has been lost to EAB. Grant funds are proposed to be used to: • Remove and replace 50 diseased ash trees that pose a risk to trail users in Locke ## Park • Provide 50 trees to residents in DNR Priority Areas for self-planting • Provide 50 trees to residents in DNR Priority Areas to be planted by a contractor. A total of 50 hazardous trees are proposed to be removed and 150 trees are proposed to be planted as part of this grant. Residential participation will be limited to mapped Priority Areas and selected on a first-come, first-served basis. ## Financial Impact The grant award from the DNR is $150,105. There is no financial match required for this project. The project will support and accelerate the City's Forestry Division initiatives. ## Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2026-41, Authorizing a Community Planting Program Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Tree Removal and Tree Planting. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment Page 14 of 92 ## X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building ## X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. Resolution No. 2026-41 ## 2. DNR Community Planting Program Grant Agreement ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 15 of 92 ## Resolution No. 2026-41 ## Authorizing a Community Planting Program Grant Agreement with the Minnesota ## Department of Natural Resources for Tree Removal and Tree Planting Whereas, the City of Fridley’s (City) City Code (Code) Tree Management Chapter requires the City to remove hazardous trees that endanger the safety or health of the public or urban forest; and Whereas, numerous ash trees in Locke Park are becoming hazardous due to the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer and need to be removed; and Whereas, the City’s Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan supports replanting efforts to maintain a diverse and healthy forest; and Whereas, trees have been removed on private property and not replaced leading to loss of the City’s urban canopy; and Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers a Community Planting Program Grant to support removal and replacement of public ash trees and the planting of new trees on private property in priority areas; and Whereas, the City applied to this program for funding to remove and replace ash trees in Locke Park as well as to plant new trees on private property in priority areas; and Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources awarded the City $150,105 in grant funds representing 100% of the total estimated project costs of $150,105. Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that the City Manager is directed to execute the Grant Agreement, and Furthermore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that upon execution of the grant agreement that City of Fridley staff are authorized to implement this program. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 th day of April, 2026. _______________________________________ ## Dave Ostwald – Mayor ## Attest: ## Melissa Moore – City Clerk Page 16 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 1 ## STATE OF MINNESOTA ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT ## Swift Contract Number: 285312 This Grant Contract Agreement is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 ("State") and City of Fridley, 7071 University Avenue, Fridley, MN 55432. ("Grantee"). ## Recitals Under Minnesota Statutes §84.026, §84.085, Subd. 1, §84.705 and MN Session Laws - 2025, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 3, Subdivision 4 (h) the State is empowered to enter into this Grant Contract Agreement. The State is in need of establishing a more diverse community forests, better able to withstand disease and forest pests throughout the state. The Grantee represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this Grant Contract Agreement to the satisfaction of the State. ## Grant Contract Agreement ## 1 Term of Grant Contract Agreement 1.1 Effective Date. March 18, 2026, or the date the State obtains all required signatures, whichever is later. Per Minnesota Statutes § 16B.98, Subd. 5, the Grantee must not begin work until this Grant Contract Agreement is fully executed and the State's Authorized Representative has notified the Grantee that work may commence. Per Minnesota Statutes § 16B.98 Subd. 7, no payments will be made to the Grantee until this Grant Contract Agreement is fully executed. 1.2 Expiration Date. A. June 30, 2027, or, in the event this Grant Contract Agreement is continued by way of amendment or new agreement, the date the amendment or new agreement is fully executed, whichever is later. In the event an amendment or new agreement is not fully executed within 60 calendar days of the stated expiration date, this grant agreement will expire on August 30, 2027. 1.3 Survival of Terms. The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Grant Contract Agreement: Liability; State Audits; Government Data Practices and Intellectual Property; Publicity and Endorsement; Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue; and Data Disclosure. ## 2 Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work • The parties will perform the services outlined in Exhibit A: Grant Project Deliverables. • The Grantee will comply with the required grants management policies and procedures set forth through Minn. Stat. §16B.97, subd 4 (a)(1), and M.L. 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 1 Page 17 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 2 • The Grantee agrees to complete the program in accordance with the approved budget to the extent practicable and within the program period specified in the grant contract agreement. Any material change in the grant contract agreement shall require an amendment by the State (see Section 9.2). • The grantee shall be responsible for the administration supervision, management, record keeping, and program oversight required for the work performed under this agreement. · The Grantee is responsible for maintaining an adequate conflict of interest policy. Throughout the term of this agreement, the Grantee shall monitor and report any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest to the State's Authorized Representative. The Grantee must sign and return Attachment C, Conflict of Interest Disclosure, when countersigning this agreement. 3 Time The Grantee must comply with all the time requirements described in this Grant Contract Agreement. In the performance of this Grant Contract Agreement, time is of the essence and failure to meet a deadline date may be a basis for a determination by the State’s Authorized Representative that the Grantee has not complied with the terms of the Grant Contract Agreement. The Grantee is required to perform all the duties cited within clause two “Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work” within the grant period. The State is not obligated to extend the grant period. 4 Consideration and Terms of Payment The consideration for all services performed by the Grantee pursuant to this Grant Contract Agreement shall be paid by the State as follows: 4.1 Compensation. The total obligation of the State under this Grant Contract Agreement, including all compensation and reimbursements, is not to exceed $150,105.00, which shall be paid in accordance with the terms outlined in Exhibit A: Grant Project Deliverables, which is attached and incorporated into this Grant Contract Agreement. 4.2 Administrative Costs. Grantee administrative costs must be necessary and reasonable. 4.3 Travel Expenses. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the Grantee because of this Grant Contract Agreement will not exceed $0.00. The Grantee will not be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred outside Minnesota unless it has received the State’s prior written approval for out of state travel. Minnesota will be considered the home state for determining whether travel is out of state. The Grantee will be reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses in the same manner and in no greater amount than provided in the current Commissioner’s Plan promulgated by the Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget. 4.4 Invoices. Payments shall be made by the State after the Grantee’s presentation of invoices for services satisfactorily performed and the written acceptance of such services by the State’s Authorized Representative. Invoices shall be submitted timely, with additional details as requested by the State, and according to the ## following schedule in Exhibit A: Grant Project Deliverables 4.5 Unexpended Funds. The Grantee must promptly return to the State any unexpended funds that have not been accounted for in a financial report to the State. Page 18 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 3 5 Conditions of Payment All services provided by the Grantee under this Grant Contract Agreement must be performed to the State’s satisfaction, as determined at the sole discretion of the State’s Authorized Representative and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The Grantee will not receive payment for work found by the State to be unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal, state, or local law. ## 6 Contracting and Bidding Requirements The Grantee is required to comply with Minnesota Statutes § 471.345, Uniform Municipal Contracting Law. 6.1 The Grantee and any subrecipients must comply with prevailing wage rules per Minnesota Statutes §§ 177.41 through 177.50, as applicable. 6.2 The Grantee and any subrecipients must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred by the State of Minnesota or the federal government: Suspended and Debarred Vendors, Minnesota Office of State Procurement. 6.3 The Grantee must maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. ## 7 Authorized Representatives 7.1 The State’s Authorized Representative is Rachel Morice, MN DNR Forestry, 500 Lafyette Road, St Paul MN 55155, 612.716.2922, rachel.morice@state.mn.us, or their successor, and has the responsibility to monitor the Grantee’s performance and the authority to accept the services provided under this Grant Contract Agreement. If the services are satisfactory, the State’s Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each invoice submitted for payment. 7.2 The Grantee’s Authorized Representative is Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner rachel.workin@fridleymn.gov, 763-572-3594 or their successor. If the Grantee’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Grant Contract Agreement, the Grantee must immediately notify the state. 7.3 The Grantee must clearly post on the Grantee’s website the names of, and contact information for, the Grantee’s leadership and the employee or other person who directly manages and oversees this Grant Contract Agreement on behalf of the Grantee. ## 8 Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete 8.1 Assignment. The Grantee may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Grant Contract Agreement without the prior consent of the State and a fully executed agreement, executed and approved by the authorized parties or their successors. 8.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this Grant Contract Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original Grant Contract Agreement or their successors. 8.3 Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this Grant Contract Agreement, that failure does not waive the provision or its right to enforce it. Page 19 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 4 8.4 Contract Complete. This Grant Contract Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the State and the Grantee. No other understanding regarding this Grant Contract Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party. ## 9 Subcontracting and Subcontract Payment 9.1 A subrecipient is a person or entity that has been awarded a portion of the work authorized by this Grant Contract Agreement by Grantee. The Grantee must document any subaward through a formal legal agreement. The Grantee must provide timely notice to the State of any subrecipient(s) prior to the subrecipient(s) performing work under this Grant Contract Agreement. 9.2 The Grantee must monitor the activities of the subrecipient(s) to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes; is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the subaward, Minnesota Statutes § 16B.97, Subd.4 (a) (1) and other relevant statutes and regulations; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. 9.3 During this Grant Contract Agreement, if a subrecipient is determined to be performing unsatisfactorily by the State’s Authorized Representative, the Grantee will receive written notification that the subrecipient can no longer be used for this Grant Contract Agreement. 9.4 No subagreement shall serve to terminate or in any way affect the primary legal responsibility of the Grantee for timely and satisfactory performances of the obligations contemplated by the Grant Contract Agreement. 9.5 The Grantee must pay any subrecipient in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 16A.1245. 9.6 The Grantee and any subrecipients must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred by the State of Minnesota or the federal government. 10 Liability The Grantee must indemnify, save, and hold the State, its agents, and employees harmless from any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by the State, arising from performance of this Grant Contract Agreement by the Grantee or the Grantee’s agents or employees. This clause will not be construed to bar any legal remedies the Grantee may have for the State’s failure to fulfill its obligations under this Grant Contract Agreement. ## 11 State Audits Under Minnesota Statutes § 16B.98, Subd. 8, the Grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Grant Contract Agreement are subject to examination by the Commissioner of Administration, the State granting agency, the State Auditor, the Attorney General, and the Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the expiration or termination of this Grant Contract Agreement, receipt and approval of all final reports, or the required period of time to satisfy all State and program retention requirements, whichever is later. ## 12 Government Data Practices and Intellectual Property Rights 12.1 Government Data Practices. The Grantee and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this grant contract, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Grantee under this grant contract. The civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the Grantee or the State. Page 20 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 5 If the Grantee receives a request to release the data referred to in this Clause, the Grantee must immediately notify the State. The State will give the Grantee instructions concerning the release of the data to the requesting party before the data is released. The Grantee’s response to the request shall comply with applicable law. 12.2 Intellectual Property Rights. A. Intellectual Property Rights. The State owns all rights, title, and interest in all of the intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and service marks in the Works and Documents created and paid for under this grant contract agreement. Works means all inventions, improvements, discoveries (whether or not patentable), databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, and disks conceived, reduced to practice, created or originated by the Grantee, its employees, agents, and subcontractors, either individually or jointly with others in the performance of this grant contract agreement. Works includes “Documents.” Documents are the originals of any databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, disks, or other materials, whether in tangible or electronic forms, prepared by the Grantee, its employees, agents, or subcontractors, in the performance of this grant contract agreement. The Documents will be the exclusive property of the State, and all such Documents must be immediately returned to the State by the Grantee upon completion or cancellation of this grant contract agreement. To the extent possible, those Works eligible for copyright protection under the United States Copyright Act will be deemed to be “works made for hire.” The Grantee assigns all right, title, and interest it may have in the Works and the Documents to the State. The Grantee must, at the request of the State, execute all papers and perform all other acts necessary to transfer or record the State’s ownership interest in the Works and Documents. The federal awarding agency may receive royalty-free, non-exclusive and an irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work for Federal purposes, and to authorize others to do so as noted in 2 CFR 200.315. B. Obligations. i. Notification. Whenever any invention, improvement, or discovery (whether or not patentable) is made or conceived for the first time or actually or constructively reduced to practice by the Grantee, including its employees and subcontractors, in the performance of this contract, the Grantee will immediately give the State’s Authorized Representative written notice thereof, and must promptly furnish the Authorized Representative with complete information and/or disclosure thereon. ii. Representation. The Grantee must perform all acts, and take all steps necessary to ensure that all intellectual property rights in the Works and Documents are the sole property of the State, and that neither Grantee nor its employees, agents, or subcontractors retain any interest in and to the Works and Documents. The Grantee represents and warrants that the Works and Documents do not and will not infringe upon any intellectual property rights of other persons or entities. Notwithstanding Clause 9, the Grantee will indemnify; defend, to the extent permitted by the Attorney General; and hold harmless the State, at the Grantee’s expense, from any action or claim brought against the State to the extent that it is based on a claim that all or part of the Works or Documents infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. The Grantee will be responsible for payment of any and all such claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, costs, and damages, including but not limited to, attorney fees. If such a claim or action arises, or in the Grantee’s or the State’s opinion is likely to arise, the Grantee must, at the State’s discretion, either procure for the State the right or license to use the intellectual property rights at issue or replace or modify the allegedly infringing Works or Documents as necessary and appropriate to obviate the infringement claim. This remedy of the State will be in addition to and not exclusive of other remedies provided by law. Page 21 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 6 ## 13 Workers Compensation The Grantee certifies that it is in compliance with Minnesota Statutes § 176.181, Subd. 2, pertaining to workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The Grantee’s employees and agents will not be considered State employees. Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act on behalf of these employees and any claims made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of these employees are in no way the State’s obligation or responsibility. ## 14 Governing Law, Jurisdiction, Venue Venue for all legal proceedings out of this Grant Contract Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota. 15 Termination 15.1 Termination by the State. A. Without Cause. The State may terminate this Grant Contract Agreement without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice to the Grantee. Upon termination, the Grantee will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed. B. With Cause. The State may immediately terminate this Grant Contract Agreement if the State finds that there has been a failure to comply with the provisions of this grant contract, that reasonable progress has not been made, or that the purposes for which the funds were granted have not been or will not be fulfilled. The State may take action to protect the interests of the State of Minnesota, including the refusal to disburse additional funds and requiring the return of all or part of the funds already disbursed. 15.2 Termination by the Commissioner of Administration. The Commissioner of Administration may immediately and unilaterally terminate this Grant Contract Agreement if further performance under the agreement would not serve agency purposes or performance under the Grant Contract Agreement is not in the best interest of the State. 15.3 Termination for Insufficient Funding. The State may immediately terminate this Grant Contract Agreement if it does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services addressed within this Grant Contract Agreement. Termination must be by written notice to the Grantee. The State is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date of termination. However, the Grantee will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed to the extent that dedicated funds are available. In the event of temporary lack of funding or appropriation, the State may pause its obligations under this Grant Contract Agreement without terminating it. This pause will be for the duration of the lack of funding or appropriation and shall not be considered a termination of the Grant Contract Agreement. The Grantee will be notified in writing of the temporary pause, and the Grantee’s ability to provide services may be temporarily suspended during this period. The State will provide reasonable notice to the Grantee of the lack of funding or appropriation and shall notify the Grantee once funding is restored or appropriated, at which point the provision of services under the Grant Contract Agreement may resume. Page 22 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 7 The State will not be assessed any penalty if the Grant Contract Agreement is terminated due to insufficient funding. The State must provide the Grantee notice of the lack of funding within a reasonable time of the State’s receiving notice. 16 Publicity and Endorsement 16.1 Publicity. Any publicity pertaining to the services resulting from this Grant Contract Agreement shall identify the State as the sponsoring agency. Publicity includes, but is not limited to: websites, social media platforms, notices, informational pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the Grantee or its employees individually or jointly with others or any subcontractors. All projects primarily funded by state grant appropriations must publicly credit the State, including on the grantee’s website, when practicable. 16.2 Endorsement. The Grantee must not claim that the State endorses its products or services. 16.3 Signage. Any site funded by this grant contract shall display a sign at a prominent location at the entrance to the site and in a form approved by the State that acknowledges funding through this grant. ## 17 Data Disclosure Under Minnesota Statutes § 270C.65, Subd. 3, and other applicable law, the Grantee consents to disclosure of its social security number, federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification number, already provided to the State, to federal and state tax agencies and state personnel involved in the payment of state obligations. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and state tax laws which could result in action requiring the Grantee to file state tax returns and pay delinquent state tax liabilities, if any. Page 23 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 8 18 Use of Funds as Match to Other Grants or Programs. The Grantee must inform the State’s Authorized Representative whenever the grant funds will be used as match or for reimbursement for any other grant or program. 18.1 The Grantee must inform the State’s Authorized Representative or their grant specialist of the following information: grant program, grant name, the amount of grant or match funds to be used, location where funds were or will be used, activity the funds will support, and current landowner (if applicable). 18.2 The Grantee must also inform the State’s Authorized Representative before work begins if the new grant or program will add any encumbrances to state land where grant or match funds will be spent. 19 Americans With Disabilities Act. The Grantee must comply with the 2010 American Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. 20 Non-Discrimination Requirements. No person in the United States must, on the ground of race, color, national origin, handicap, age, religion, or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Including but not limited to: 20.1 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.) and DOC implementing regulations published at 15 C.F.R. Part 8 prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin under programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex under Federally assisted education programs or activities. 20.2 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), and DOC implementing regulations published at 15 C.F.R. Part 8b prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap under any program or activity receiving or benefiting from Federal assistance. 20.3 The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), and DOC implementing regulations published at 15 C.F.R. Part 20 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. 20.4 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in services, programs, and activities of public entities. 20.5 Any other applicable non-discrimination law(s). ## 21 Reporting Requirements The Grantee is bound to reporting requirements in Minn. Stat. §116P, M.L. 2025, First Special Session, Chapter 1, Attachment A, as well as Attachments D, E and F (if applicable). For non ENRTF: "Provide a progress report to the State’s Authorized Representative in a format provided by the State with the final invoice. The report will describe (insert appropriate information to meet policy requirements)" 22 Invasive Species Prevention. Page 24 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 9 Grantees must follow Minnesota DNR’s Operational Order 113, which requires preventing or limiting the introduction, establishment and spread of invasive species during activities on public waters and DNR- administered lands. This applies to all activities performed on all lands under this grant contract agreement and is not limited to lands under DNR control or public waters. Duties are listed under Sections II and III (p. 5-8) of Operational Order 113 which may be found here: Link to Operational Order 113 (http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/grants/habitat/heritage/oporder_113.pdf) 23 Pollinator Best Management Practices. Habitat restorations and enhancements conducted on DNR lands and prairie restorations on state lands or on any lands using state funds are subject to pollinator best management practices and habitat restoration guidelines pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.973. Practices and guidelines ensure an appropriate diversity of native species to provide habitat for pollinators through the growing season. Current specific practices and guidelines to be followed for contract and grant work can be found here: Link to Specific Pollinator ## Best Management Practices for DNR Grants and Contracts (http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/npc/bmp_contract_language.pdf). 24 Monitoring. The state shall be allowed at any time to conduct periodic site visits and inspections to ensure work progress in accordance with this grant agreement, including a final inspection upon program completion. At least one monitoring visit per grant period on all state grants of over $50,000 will be conducted and at least annual monitoring visits on grants of over $250,000. Following closure of the program, the State’s authorized representatives shall be allowed to conduct post- completion inspections of the site to ensure that the site is being properly operated and maintained, and that no conversion of use has occurred. ## 25 Minnesota Historical Sites Act and Minnesota Field Archaeology Act For projects involving land acquisition and/or construction, the State Historic Preservation Office must review the project to determine if the site is a potential location for historical or archeological findings. If the State Historic Preservation Office determines that a survey is required, the survey would need to be completed, review and approved prior to any site disturbance for development projects and prior to the final reimbursement of the grant funds for acquisition projects. Page 25 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 10 ## Exhibits The following Exhibits are attached and incorporated into this Grant Contract Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Grant Contract Agreement and its Exhibits, or between Exhibits, the order of precedence is first the Grant Contract Agreement, and then in the following order: ## Exhibit A: Grant Project Deliverables ## Exhibit B: Requirements for DNR Grantees ## Exhibit C: Conflict of Interest Statement Page 26 of 92 ## GRANT CONTRACT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES ## REV. 7.10.2025 11 ## Grant Contract Agreement Signature Page ## State Encumbrance Verification Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by Minnesota Statutes §§ 16A.15 ## Print Name: Donna Edelman ______________________ Signature: _____________________________________ ## Title: Grants and Contract Specialist Date: ___________ SWIFT Contract No. 285312 / 3-295025 _____________ ## Grantee With delegated authority ## Print Name: ___________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ ## Title: Date: _______________ ## Print Name: ___________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ ## Title: Date: _______________ ## Print Name: ___________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ ## Title: Date: _______________ ## State Agency With delegated authority ## Print Name: ___________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ ## Title: Date: ______________ Page 27 of 92 ## Exhibit A: Grant Project Deliverables ## 2025 Community Tree Planting Grants ## City of Fridley Deliverables ## Grant Sum Total: $150,105.00 ## RISK MITIGATION It is recommended that grantee submit for reimbursement during each reporting period, as applicable, instead of waiting until the final report to submit all components at once. If reimbursement isn’t requested for each reporting period, we may require annual monitoring to ensure grant activities are occurring. Grantee will follow their Risk Mitigation Plan. If changes occur to grantee’s organization during the grant period such as key personnel or financial status, grantees must notify their UCF grant administrator as soon as possible. Changes to grantee status, and/or information provided through reporting, may result in changes to risk mitigation plan. ## Grant Contact Deliverables ## Trees Removed: 50 ## Trees Planted: 150 Regardless of requests for reimbursement, a written update must be submitted by each reporting deadline, to ensure project is moving forward and on track to completion. Add written reports below corresponding to each reporting date: June 10, 2026 Update: December 10, 2026 Update: ## June 30, 2027 FINAL REPORT: As work is completed, thoroughly address all applicable bullet points below. Add in the date of reporting (i.e. 12/1/2026) and change the font color of your update to red, to show where information has been added. Continually add to this document over the lifetime of your grant, making sure that all bullet points are addressed by the time of the grant’s completion. Work with DNR to fully execute and report on the impacts of the work plan by meeting the requirements as negotiated: ## Priority Consistent with legislative direction, priority for Community Tree Planting Grant awards was given to: (1) projects removing and replacing ash trees that pose significant public safety concerns; and (2) projects located in a census block group with a supplemental demographic index score in the 70th percentile or higher as identified using the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool methodology provided in the United States Environmental Protection Agency's environmental justice screen technical documentation dated July 31, 2024. The supplemental demographic index is a combination of five socioeconomic factors averaged together for each Census block group. The supplemental demographic index can provide an additional perspective ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 28 of 92 on potential community vulnerability. The formula is as follows: supplemental demographic index = (% low-income + % persons with disabilities + % less than high school education + % limited English speaking + low life expectancy) / 5. The Priority Area map can be accessed through the DNR website, or by clicking here. Percent Ash trees removed for public safety and replaced: 100% Percent project occurs within Priority Area: 67% ## Project Overview and Need This project proposes to remove and replace 50 hazardous ash trees in Locke Park. Locke Park is a natural area with an extensive trail network including the popular Rice Creek West Regional Trail. All trees proposed for removal are dead/dying ash in a high-risk area that pose a significant public safety concern to trail users. The City took over Locke Park from Anoka County in 2023 without a formal tree inventory. A subsequent initial survey indicated that there are well over 100 ash trees that are precipitously declining and pose a risk to park/trail users. Removal of these trees is outside the scope of the City's annual forestry budget. Due to the location of the ash trees in a natural area, Public Works staff do not have the technical capability to remove them. City staff have spoken with counterparts at Great River Greening on the appropriate specifications for tree removal in natural areas to mitigate negative impacts. The project proposes 1:1 replanting by a contractor in this area to ensure canopy coverage. Contractor planting is necessary due to limited staff availability. The project also proposes to increase tree coverage in priority areas by adding 100 new trees. The City proposes to provide 50 trees directly to residents in priority areas for planting as well as to have a contractor plant 50 trees where owners need assistance planting. GIS analysis indicates that there are over 1,300 residences in the priority area, so the City anticipates being able to find residential sites for all trees. If there aren't enough residential sites, trees will be planted in public spaces in the priority area. The City has utilized its previously allocated ReLEAF funding and does not currently have another source of funding to provide no-cost trees on non-public land in priority areas. The City is well positioned to implement this project within the grant timeline. The City has identified the 50 trees for removal in Locke Park and has project manuals for tree removal and tree planting to quickly issue a Request for Proposal to select needed contractors. The City has a process in place to obtain resident agreements for tree planting from the ReLEAF program The City has extensive experience communicating tree care instructions to residents from its tree sale and the ReLEAF program. ## Project Timeline Fall 2026: Contractor selected to remove 50 trees in Locke Park Winter 2026-2027: 50 trees in Locke Park removed Winter 2026-2027: Contractor selected to replant 50 trees in Locke Park and 50 residential trees Fall-Spring 2026-2027: City selects sites in priority areas to receive 100 trees ## Spring 2027: Tree Care Workshop May 2027: 50 trees in Locke Park planted ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 29 of 92 May 2027: 50 residential trees planted by contractor May 2027: 50 Trees purchased from nursery and delivered by Public Works staff to residents planting their own tree June 2027: Grant reporting. It is the City's intention to only perform ash tree removals from October 1-April 30. However, Fridley is heavily infested with EAB and may need to complete hazardous tree removals outside of this time. The City will provide photos of removed trees and all planted trees upon request through the project. ## Project Budget Explanation The City has budgeted $2,300 dollars for the removal and replacement of each tree in Locke Park. Tree removal prices are based on an estimate the City received from a tree contractor based on the additional labor for hauling material in a natural setting (estimate $1,800 per tree) The planting prices for replacement trees in Locke Park are based on the Shade Tree Bonding grant and adjusted for inflation (estimate $500 per tree including watering bag). The City's pricing for private tree planting is based on pricing from the ReLEAF grant (including initial mulching, tree guard, and watering bag) and includes a consult to ensure optimal tree species and planting location. The price for trees to be delivered to residents for planting is based on average wholesale prices from a commercial nursery (estimate $150 per tree). The City also assumes providing each resident a watering bag (estimate $22 per tree), mulch (estimate 2 cy at $15 per cy), and tree guard ($1.50 each). The City will utilize its existing forestry budget to print the door hangs and for staff time. The City is not requesting grant funds for labor provided by City staff in order to be cost-effective and is not providing a match to this grant. The project will remove 50 trees and replant 150 trees (1:3). ## Community Engagement and Impact This program will be open to homeowners and owners of rental property in the priority areas so that all residents can benefit from increased tree coverage regardless of home ownership status. The City will provide targeted outreach to property owners in the priority area through the use of door hangs on homes without tree coverage. Additionally, the project proposes to have 50 residential trees planted by a contractor for residents who need planting assistance due to a disability or other barrier. The City will provide a range of tree choices to engage residents and give them autonomy over tree selection. The City will provide access to translation services on printed material in order to include limited English-speaking populations. The City has an on-call translation company for all in person and phone interactions. All request forms for trees will be available both on and offline to be accessible to those who do not use technology. The City's forester will host an in-person workshop on proper tree planting and tree care. Participants in the program will be directly invited to the workshop. Participants will also receive a link to the DNR's "How to Plant a Tree-" video which is audio described for people with visual disabilities on proper tree planting and receive written instructions on tree planting and tree care. ## Communications The city will publicly promote the grant project and purpose including funding support from the DNR. The city will provide messaging about the project specifically as well as EAB and tree replanting more generally. This messaging will include what residents can do on their own property, EAB treatment and ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 30 of 92 proper wood disposal to reduce the spread EAB, the importance of trees and tree diversity, and tree care. The City will utilize its print newsletter that is sent to all residences as well as e-newsletter, and social media to reach different audiences. Additionally, the City will also print and hang door hangers about the project in priority areas to homes that do not have existing tree coverage (note: it is understood that outreach materials are not an eligible grant expense) to directly reach target participants for residential tree planting. The City will host an in-person tree planting and tree care workshop. The workshop will discuss EAB, tree diversity and tree selection, tree planting, tree care, etc. The City will provide all residential participants a video link on tree planting as well as an electronic copy (paper upon request) of the Forest Service's Tree Owner manual. All participants will sign a formal agreement with required grant language. All residents have the opportunity to receive no-cost tree inspections from the City forester. This service will be directly promoted to all participants. ## Key Personnel Internal staff for this project include: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner. Rachel will administer the grant including contractor selection, participant selection, and grant reporting. She has worked with the City for eight years, during which time she has successfully completed three DNR forestry grants, managed the City's tree sale, and overseen the City's EAB treatment program among other forestry initiatives. Rachel is currently administering the City's 2023 ReLEAF and 2023-2027 Shade Tree Bonding grants which are wrapping up and on track for successful completion. As part of the ReLEAF grant, Rachel has gained valuable experience overseeing residential tree planting. Rachel has created or collaborated on multiple other residential financial assistance programs including the City's insulation rebate and water efficiency rebate programs. Rachel has a Master's of Environmental Management from Duke University and previously led community forestry projects as a US Peace Corps Volunteer. Kyle Maitland, Forester. Kyle will oversee technical aspects of the project including identification of trees for removal, tree species selection, quality control of tree removal and public tree planting, and the tree care workshop. Kyle performs day-to-day forestry operations for the City and provides quality control of tree removal and planting for the 2023-2027 Shade Tree Bonding grant. Kyle is a Certified Tree Inspector and is a graduate of the APWA Public Works Leadership Academy. Jeff Jensen, Assistant Public Works Director. Jeff will supervise the project and City staff. Jeff has over twenty years of experience with the City during which he served as the Forester for a number of years. Jeff oversees the City's $15,000,000+ Streets and Parks funds. External staff include: Tree removal contractor: These contractors will be required to have a City license which includes liability insurance minimums and participation in the Tree Care Registry, have an ISA-certified arborist on staff, and sign a contract indicating that they will provide all necessary documentation for grant reporting including itemized invoices. Tree planting contractor. This contractor will have liabilty insurance and have a MNDOT Certified Landscape Specialist, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist on staff, or Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) accreditation, or equivalent certification. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 31 of 92 ## Grant Requirements All components and requirements within the Request for Application must be adhered to. ## TREE REMOVALS AND PLANTING • Planting trees can take place without removal. • Tree removals from boulevards and parks, must be replaced at least one-for-one (i.e., at least one tree planted for every tree removed), and trees must be replanted at the same location of the removal whenever possible and feasible. • Tree removals conducted in park woodlands: o For the purposes of this grant, park woodlands are defined as publicly owned spaces that, beyond trail creation or access, are not regularly mowed. o Removals in woodlands need to be mitigating a public safety concern or to address degraded ecosystems. o Removals must meet a minimum of one tree planted for five trees removed. • Tree planting projects must follow the best practices set in A Pocket Guide to Planting Trees. • Tree planting projects must identify the tree species to be planted; site location(s); and number, and type/size of planting stock: o Trees planted must be a climate-adapted species to Minnesota. o The species identified for planting must increase the diversity of the community’s tree canopy and advance the goal of working toward the 20-10- 5 guidelines, meaning a community has no more than 20% of their trees within a single family, no more than 10% of their trees within a single genus, and no more than 5% of their trees within a single species. Numbers derived ## from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2020 Rapid Assessment will be used unless an updated inventory is provided. For your community this means grant funds cannot be spent on purchasing: • Acer (maple): 22% • Picea (spruce): 15% • Fraxinus (ash): 11% o Tree species listed on the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants list are not eligible for grant expenses, including Amur cork tree, Amur maple, autumn olive, black locust, buckthorn, Norway maple, Russian olive, Siberian elm, and tree of heaven. o Species list for trees to be planted must be submitted to and approved by DNR prior to planting. o Species list and numbers can be amended following the submission of tree inventory/survey data. o Tree stock must meet ANSI Z-60.1 and can be: • ¾-2 inch caliper bareroot, • a container class size #20 or smaller, or • balled and burlapped trees smaller than 2.5” caliper (MNDOT Certified Landscape Specialist training required by planting organization in order for B&B trees to be eligible). • Flexibility is possible in instances where desired stock in unavailable. • DNR recommends trees be purchased with a one-year warranty. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 32 of 92 • All trees removed and planted on public property must be mapped and submitted as shapefiles, with the planted trees identified by species. If your community does not have access to shapefile-generating software, please contact the DNR at ucf.dnr@state.mn.us to discuss options for addressing this requirement. • Projects that incorporate tree planting must submit a 3-year establishment plan with application. ## RESIDENTIAL TREE CARE • Work conducted on residential property must be completed by residents (tree planting only), or by tree care companies holding liability insurance and with a MNDOT Certified Landscape Specialist, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist on staff, or Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) accreditation, or equivalent certification. • A link to, or paper copy of, the Forest Service’s Tree Owner’s Manual (English / Spanish) must be provided to residents receiving a newly planted tree. • For activities on residential land, a formal agreement between the resident and the Community Tree Planting Grant recipient is required. Each residential agreement must contain the following language: o The State of Minnesota is released from any liability associated with work completed on private property. o Access is granted by the landowner for all planned activities within agreement; this may include, but is not limited to, planting, follow-up maintenance, monitoring, or other on-site work. o I will plant and care for my tree according to the Tree Owner’s Manual for as long as it is within my right to do so. ## Requesting Reimbursement and Reporting Accomplishment reports must be submitted by the following deadlines: Update - June 10, 2026; Update -December 10, 2026 ; Final Report - June 30, 2027. If two successive updates are missed, DNR staff will contact grantee requesting a grant progress update and explanation of why grant reporting has been late. If a report is not received within 60 days of the request, DNR will assume work is not being conducted and begin steps to close-out the grant contract and reallocate funds. This may result in a grant agreement being closed out early, and DNR staff noting in the grant closeout report the lack of performance and contract compliance by the grantee. If within two successive updates necessary progress has not been made in accomplishing work within the grant contract, DNR staff may request a meeting to discuss why progress is not being made and may begin steps to close-out the grant contract and reallocate funds. This may result in a grant agreement being closed out early, and DNR staff noting in the grant closeout report the lack of performance and contract compliance by the grantee. The following documentation is required to obtain reimbursement unless specifically described. • Partial payment form along with invoices and proof of payment for grant-funded purchases, • Cash Match form along with proof of payment (as applicable), and • In-Kind Match form (as applicable) • Accomplishment reports will include grant contract deliverables and their impacts ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 33 of 92 • Photo documentation of the project’s progress at appropriate phases, and illustrations, diagrams, charts, graphs, and maps to show results • All trees removed, stumps ground (if not connected to a removed tree), and planted will be mapped and submitted as shapefiles, with the planted trees identified by species and size, to obtain grand fund reimbursement. If your community does not have access to shapefile- generating software, please notify your DNR Urban and Community Forestry Team Member, and they will work to assist you. Maps must: o Identify the location of trees that have been removed o Identify the location of stumps that have been ground o Identify the location and species of trees that have been planted All complete reimbursement requests received by the deadlines will be reviewed by DNR staff. Provided that the grantee is in compliance with all terms of the Request for Application and grant contracts, verified project activities and eligible expenses will be reimbursed up to 90%, with 10% retained until the project is completed. Accommodations may be offered in select circumstances, and in accordance with Office of Grants Management policies, at the discretion of the agency. Please reach out to DNR staff at ucf.dnr@state.mn.us for more information on requesting accommodations. Following the submission of invoices and accomplishment reports, a compliance check will be conducted by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff. Staff will do a site evaluation ensuring that grant work has been properly completed including tree removals are accurately reported on and stump grinding was complete if applicable, tree species submitted on maps are correctly identified and planted in accordance with the standards set in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Pocket Guide to Planting Trees, trees treated are properly tagged and identified, etc. ## Ineligible Project Expenses Ineligible project expenses include, but are not limited to: • Costs incurred prior to the start date of the fully executed grant agreement. • Purchase of trees listed on the Minnesota Noxious Weed List, or the DNR’s Invasive Terrestrial Plants List, including Amur cork tree, Amur maple, autumn olive, black locust, buckthorn, Norway maple, Russian olive, Siberian elm, and tree of heaven. • Purchase of balled and burlapped trees larger than 2.5” caliper, containerized trees larger than #20, or bareroot trees greater than 2” caliper diameter. • Purchase of tree species in a genus that already makes up 10% or more of the community’s trees or in a family that makes up 20% or more of the trees. • Purchase of plants other than trees, such as shrubs, living ground covers, sod, grass seed, and flowers. • Purchase of land or easements. • Major soil purchases, grade changes or construction. • Capital expenditures (items with a unit cost of $5,000 or more), such as buildings, motor vehicles, trails, or other permanent structures. • Experimental practices not approved by DNR. Questions about additional eligible or ineligible expenses can be directed to ucf.dnr@state.mn.us. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 34 of 92 ## Grant Performance Grant performance will be reviewed on timeliness, budget management, reporting and documentation, meeting outcomes and deliverables, responsiveness and communication, and acknowledgement and reflection on grant performance. This information may be considered during future grant application and award processes. ## Acknowledgments ## Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources needs to be acknowledged in publications, audiovisuals, and electronic media developed as a result of this award. • Including any publications or outreach materials related to this grant or agreement, a statement of affiliation with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, e.g., “This publication made possible through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.” OR “This project was conducted in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.” • Logo is permitted for use and can be obtained by contacting the UCF Team. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 35 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 1 Requirements for DNR grantees Effective date: January 31, 2026 The following policies apply to all DNR grants, except where specifically noted. These requirements are in addition to requirements in program-specific manuals. In case of any conflicts with an existing grant program manual, the stricter document will control. Questions about these requirements should be directed to the grant specialist for your grant program. Questions may also be directed to grantsteam.dnr@state.mn.us. When sending an email to this address, please include information on your grant funding source, program, and question. ## Admin’s Office of Grants Management policies Under Minn. Statutes, section 16b.97 subd. 2, the Minnesota Department of Administration is required to create general grants management policies and procedures applicable to all state agencies. Admin’s OGM implemented grant policies for the State of Minnesota. Please review OGM grant policies (select the Current Policies tab). Information especially relevant to grantees is summarized below. Unless otherwise noted, these policies do not apply to bonding grants and grants under Minn. Statutes section 16A.86 or section 16A.642. Grants conflict of interest (OGM Policy 08-01) All grantees must sign a conflict-of -interest disclosure form or certify they will disclose conflicts of interest when signing their grant agreements/grant award notifications. Grantees must also maintain a written standard of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of their employees or board members engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts. State staff may request this written standard when conducting grant monitoring activities or if otherwise relevant. These requirements apply to all grants, including bonding grants and grants under Minn. Statutes section 16A.86 and section 16A.642. OGM Policy 08-01 states that a conflict of interest occurs “when a person has actual or apparent duty or loyalty to more than one organization and the competing duties or loyalties may result in actions which are adverse to one or both parties. A conflict of interest exists even if no unethical, improper, or illegal act results from it.” Per the OGM policy, there are several types of conflicts of interest: Actual conflict of interest An actual conflict of interest occurs when a person’s decision or action would compromise a duty to a party without taking immediate appropriate action to eliminate the conflict. ## Exhibit B: Requirements for DNR Grantees ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 36 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 2 Potential conflict of interest A potential conflict of interest may exist if a person has a relationship, affiliation, or other interest that could create an inappropriate influence if the person is called on to make a decision or recommendation that would affect one or more of those relationships, affiliations, or interest. Individual conflict of interest A conflict of interest that may benefit an individual employee or a grant reviewer is any situation in which their judgement, actions, or non-action could be interpreted to be influenced by something that would benefit them directly or through indirect gain to an immediate family member, business, or organization with which they are involved. Organizational conflict of interest A conflict of interest can also occur with an organization that is a grant applicant in a competitive grant process or grantee of a state agency. Organizational conflicts of interest occur when: • A grantee’s objectivity in carrying out the grant is impaired or compromised due to competing duties or loyalties • A grantee, potential grantee, or grant applicant has an unfair competitive advantage through being furnished unauthorized proprietary information or source selection information that is not available to all competitors Use of grant contract agreements and grant award notifications (OGM Policy 08-04) All grants need a written grant contract agreement or grant award notification. State agencies cannot award a grant to a grantee that is on either the suspension or debarment lists for the state of Minnesota or the federal government. If a grantee becomes suspended or debarred, that may be cause for the State to cancel their grant. Grant agreements/GANs must contain a provision for the grantee to clearly post on the grantee’s website the names and contact information for the grantee organization’s leadership and the person(s) who directly manages and oversees the grant. A fully executed copy of the grant agreement or GAN and all relevant records must be kept on file for a minimum of six years from the end date, receipt, and approval of all final reports, OR the period of time required to satisfy all state and program retention requirements, whichever is later. Grantees must complete work in accordance with the terms and conditions of their grant agreement/GAN. Work not covered under the grant agreement/GAN will not be reimbursed without a prior amendment request. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 37 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 3 Public questions and comments concerning fraud and waste in state grants (OGM Policy 08-05) OGM will serve as the central point of contact for questions and comments about fraud and waste in state grants and about the violation of statewide grants policies. OGM will also respond to other public questions and concerns about state grants. Grant payments (OGM Policy 08-08) State agencies may not issue grant payments until the funds are encumbered, and the grant agreement is fully executed, or the GAN is completed. Reimbursement is the State’s preferred method for making grant payments. DNR grants operate on a reimbursement basis, unless the grant agreement/GAN contains explicit language specifying otherwise. Grantee reimbursement requests must correspond to the line items in the approved grant budget. Grant managers must review each reimbursement request against the approved grant budget, grant expenditures to date, and the latest grant progress report before approving payment. If grant managers see a discrepancy or have any questions about reimbursement requests and/or related documentation, they will follow up with the grantee. Any deviation from this policy must be approved by the agency wide grants manager prior to signing a grant agreement/GAN and must be in accordance with state laws and OGM policies. Grants in which the payment terms are defined in statute are not covered by this policy. DNR reimbursement procedures • Grantees must pay for project expenses before seeking reimbursement from the grant and should only request reimbursement for paid expenses. Expenses are reviewed and those deemed eligible are then reimbursed under the terms of the agreement/GAN with the State of Minnesota. • Grantees are not allowed to request reimbursement for invoices from a vendor that have not yet been paid by the grantee. Please also see the Proof of Payment section below. • Grantees can expect to be reimbursed within 30 days of the DNR receiving a complete and accurate reimbursement request. If documentation to process the request is missing, or the request has discrepancies or incorrect information, the 30-day clock does not start until all necessary information has been submitted to the DNR and the request has been deemed complete and whole. • The DNR will pay final reimbursement when the state determines that the grantee has satisfactorily fulfilled all the terms of their grant agreement/GAN, unless a grant term is altered or excluded by the DNR in writing. Grantees should keep the following documentation on file for monitoring and audit purposes: • Proof of payment of grant expenses (e.g. copies of cancelled checks, electronic bank statements, etc.) • Contracting/purchasing bidding documentation • Organization’s conflict of interest policy ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 38 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 4 • Prevailing wage documentation (if applicable): project assessment form, certified payroll reports, etc. Grant progress reports (OGM Policy 08-09) Grantees are required to submit written progress reports at least annually until all grant funds have been expended and all the terms in the grant agreement/GAN have been met. Information requested in a grant progress report may include (but is not limited to): goals and objectives, activities, outcomes, challenges, lessons learned, and financial information. State agencies cannot make grant payments on grants with past due progress reports (unless the agency has given the grantee a written extension). Grant monitoring (OGM Policy 08-10) All state grants over $50,000 are required to have at least one monitoring visit before final payment is made. All state grants over $250,000 are required to have annual monitoring visits. In-person visits are preferred where possible, but telephone or virtual visits are also used where reasonable. The purpose of a monitoring visit is to review and ensure progress towards the grant’s goals, address any problems or issues before the end of the grant period, and build a relationship between the agency and grantee. For state grants over $50,000, state agencies must conduct a financial reconciliation of grantees’ expenditures at least once before final payment is made. A financial reconciliation involves reconciling a grantee’s request for payment for a given period with supporting documentation (e.g. purchase orders, receipts, payroll records, etc.) for that request. If previously reimbursed costs are found to be ineligible upon further review during monitoring (or at any other point during the grant period), repayment of those costs or other corrective action may be required. Proof of payment The State requires proof of payment documentation to ensure that funds are being provided on a reimbursement basis. The grantee must maintain proof of payment documentation and make it available when requested by the State. Proof of payment documentation may include: • A copy of a bank statement with photocopies of cleared checks • An electronic bank statement • A copy of cancelled checks or other certified financial records • Employee original time records and payroll documentation Cost share/required match For grants which require cost share or match, the requirements for documenting work completed or expenses incurred as match are the same as for expenses for which grantees are requesting reimbursement. The State may disallow otherwise-eligible costs for reimbursement if the grantee cannot provide proof of the expenses being used as match. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 39 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 5 For grants with in-kind match (i.e. non-cash donations of a good or service), grantees should provide documentation similar to a payment request. If the in-kind match is volunteer time, grantees will need volunteer logs and to show the calculation used to convert volunteer hours to time. If the in-kind match is something other than volunteer time (e.g. use of equipment, or donated materials), grantees must perform due diligence to determine how much the in-kind match would cost. For example, if the in-kind match is a land donation, the documentation should include an appraisal. If the in-kind match is use of equipment, the documentation should demonstrate a realistic cost for the type of equipment and amount of time. Legislatively mandated grants (OGM Policy 08-11) State agencies must manage legislatively mandated grants with the same level of oversight (including monitoring) applied to other state grants, while respecting and maintaining the legislative intent. Grantees for legislatively mandated grants must submit a work plan and budget. The grant agreement/GAN must be based on the legislation, the grantee’s work plan and budget, and negotiations between the state agency and the grantee. Grant amendments (OGM Policy 08-12) During the grant period, it may be necessary to make changes to the grant contract agreement/GAN. Generally, these modifications could include changes to the grant timeframe, to the scope of work, or to the budget categories. A formal grant contract amendment is required for any changes. Should a situation arise that requires any changes to the project, it is the grantee’s responsibility to communicate immediately with the DNR grants specialist. The purpose of grant amendments must be similar to the original purpose of the grant and the grantee duties should be within the scope of the original RFP/notice of grant opportunity/application. If an amendment is allowed, it must be fully executed before additional costs can be incurred. Contracting and bidding Competitive bidding needs to follow a fair and transparent public process. Grantees must not contract with vendors or subcontractors who are on the suspension or debarment lists for either the State of Minnesota or the federal government. Grantees must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that targeted vendors from businesses with active certifications through the entities below are used when possible: • Minnesota Department of Administration’s Certified Target Group, Economically Disadvantaged, and ## Veteran-Owned Vendor List ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 40 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 6 ## • Metropolitan Council’s Targeted Vendor list: Minnesota Unified Certification Program • Small Business Certification Program through Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and the City of St. Paul: ## Central Certification Program Grantees must maintain support documentation of the purchasing and/or bidding process utilized to contract services in their financial records, including support documentation justifying a single/sole source bid, if applicable. Grantees must retain the following documentation in the project file: • Copies of executed subcontract agreements • A copy of the request for proposal/request for quote, all submitted bids, and the bid tabulation (if applicable) • Written documentation that describes the rationale for selection of each subcontractor • Documentation of the contract/bid approval, if required by grantee internal controls (such as meeting minutes) This documentation may be reviewed during monitoring visits or when requested by the state. Contracting and bidding for political subdivisions of the state In addition to the general contracting and bidding requirements above, municipalities (defined in Minn. Statutes, chapter 471.345 subd. 1 as a county, town, city, school district, or other municipal corporation or political subdivision of the state authorized by law to enter into contracts) must also follow the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law. Contracting and bidding for non-governmental organizations In addition to the general contracting and bidding requirements at the beginning of this section, non- government organizations must follow the contracting policies/procedures below. Contracting and bidding for Tribal governments Tribal governments are subject to neither the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law nor the DNR contracting policies/procedures below. Tribal governments are subject to the contracting and bidding procedures of their own governance. Contracting and bidding thresholds and process • Services and/or materials that are expected to cost between $10,000 and $24,999 must be competitively awarded, based on a minimum of two verbal quotes or bids or awarded to a targeted vendor. • Services and/or materials that are expected to cost between $25,000 and $99,999 must be competitively awarded based on a minimum of three verbal quotes or bids. • Any services or materials that are expected to cost $100,000 or more must undergo a formal notice and bidding process. • Grantees must use an RFP/RFQ process to competitively select professional and technical services. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 41 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 7 • The advertisement for bid processes must allow for fair competition among potential qualified bidders. Prevailing wage Prevailing wage (Minn. Statutes, sections 177.41-177.45) is the minimum hourly wage employers must pay certain workers who work on construction and public works projects funded by state dollars. Prevailing wage includes the employer’s cost of benefits. Other prevailing wage information can be found at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Prevailing wage rules apply to any grant award of $25,000 or more that qualifies as a “project” per the following definition: Project: demolition, erection, construction, alteration, improvement, restoration, remodeling, or repairing of a public building, structure, facility, land, or other public work, which includes any work suitable for and intended for use by the public, or for the public benefit, financed in whole or part by state funds. “Project” also includes demolition, erection, construction, alteration, improvement, restoration, remodeling, or repairing of a building, structure, facility, land, or public work when the acquisition of property, predesign, design, or demolition is financed in whole or part by state funds (Minn. Statutes, section 177.42). If the award is $25,000 or more and contains activities in the work/accomplishment plan that qualify as a “project” per the definition above, prevailing wage rules in Minn. Statutes, sections 177.41-177.44 apply. If you are unsure if a project is subject to prevailing wage, ask the grant specialist for a copy of DLI’s Project Assessment Form. Grantees must complete the form and return it to the grant specialist. Once ready, the DNR grant specialist will submit it to DLI and copy the grantee on the e-mail. When prevailing wage applies, all bid requests and RFPs must state that the project is subject to prevailing wage to ensure that incoming bids have factored prevailing wage rates into their submittal. A prevailing wage form should accompany these bid submittals. Grantees must retain documentation in the project file either the prevailing wage forms, or a notice from DLI that the project is not subject to prevailing wage. Fraud reporting In addition to OGM policy, various state statutes govern reporting of suspected fraud or misuse of state dollars. State workers with information indicating that public resources (including public money) may have been used for an unlawful purpose must report that information. Any other person with such information is strongly urged to report that information. The DNR takes a “no wrong door” approach for reporting suspected fraud; essentially, the DNR encourages its workforce to report suspected fraud to any DNR supervisor or member of agency leadership, who will connect the person reporting to the correct contact or procedure, as needed. All state agencies are required to report suspected fraud cases to the Department of Revenue for tax fraud investigation, in addition to referring all allegations of suspected fraud to the Office of the Legislative Auditor and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Financial Crimes and Fraud section ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 42 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 8 (mnfraud.bureau@state.mn.us or 651-739-3750). Grantees may report suspected fraud directly to these agencies, as well, or to their DNR grant manager or any DNR employee. Requirements for working on state land When working on state land, grantees must follow all applicable policies and requirements of that land. Grantees should work with the appropriate management staff for the state land to determine these requirements. Insurance is required to do work on state land, following the requirements of Admin. ## Audits Under Minn. Statutes, chapter 16B.98 subd. 8, the state (the grantmaking agency, state auditor, attorney general, legislative auditor, Admin, etc.) has the right to perform programmatic or financial audits of the grantee. The grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to the grant are subject to state examination for a minimum of six years from the expiration or termination of the grant agreement/GAN, receipt and approval of all final reports, or the required period of time to satisfy state and program retention requirements, whichever is later. This provision is also included in grant agreements/GANs. Records retention Grantees must maintain a file for each project with all project agreements, correspondence, and the records pertaining to project expenses requested for reimbursement. Project records are required for monitoring/audit purposes and must be readily available for review. As with all provisions of the grant agreement/GAN, if the state finds a failure to comply, the State may take action, including immediate termination of the grant agreement/GAN with cause, refusal to disburse additional funds, and/or requiring the return of all or part of the funds already disbursed. All records related to the project must be retained for a minimum of six years from the grant agreement/GAN end date, or the receipt and approval of all final reports, whichever is later. Some grant funds require permanent retention of the grant records, and in those cases, that requirement supersedes the six-year standard. Data practices • Grantees must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the grantee under their grant agreement/GAN. If a grantee receives a request to release this data, the grantee must immediately notify the State. Following this notification, the State will provide instructions to the grantee concerning the release of data. • Grantees should instruct and train their staff regarding the governing privacy and data practices provisions; maintaining data in a secure manner; and limiting access to work duties and assignments. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 43 of 92 ## Requirements for DNR Grantees 9 • Grantees must mitigate risks associated with the unauthorized access or data breach and report to the DNR any real or perceived security or privacy incident regarding any private data in accordance with ## MGDPA. • Grantees are not permitted to use private data with artificial intelligence services unless it is approved through the DNR/Minnesota IT vendor security risk and compliance process. AI services are reviewed and verified through a process that includes understanding the AI’s training, ownership of data and level of security. ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 44 of 92 Grant Contract Agreement for Legislatively named Municipality FY24 : Updated July 2023 8 ## Conflict of Interest Disclosure ## Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when a person has actual or apparent duty or loyalty to more than one organization and the competing duties or loyalties may result in actions which are adverse to one or both parties. A conflict of interest exists even if no unethical, improper or illegal act results from it. ## Actual Conflict of Interest: An actual conflict of interest occurs when a person’s decision or action would compromise a duty to a party without taking immediate appropriate action to eliminate the conflict. Examples include, but are not limited to: •One party uses his or her position to obtain special advantage, benefit, or access to the other party’s time, services, facilities, equipment, supplies, badge, uniform, prestige, or influence. •One party receives or accepts money (or anything else of value) from another party or has equity or a financial interest in or partial or whole ownership of the other party’s organization. •One party is an employee, board member or family member of the other party. ## Pot ential Conflict of Interest: A potential conflict of interest may exist if a person has a relationship, affiliation, or other interest that could create an inappropriate influence if the person is called on to make a decision or recommendation that would affect one or more of those relationships, affiliations, or interests. ## Or ganizational Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest can also occur with an organization that is a grant applicant in a competitive grant process or grantee of a state agency. Organizational conflicts of interest occur when: •A grantee’s objectivity in carrying out the grant is impaired or compromised due to competing duties or loyalties •A grantee, potential grantee or grant applicant has an unfair competitive advantage through being furnished unauthorized proprietary information or source selection information that is not available to all competitors ## Exhibit C: ## Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 Page 45 of 92 Grant Contract Agreement for Legislatively named Municipality FY24: Updated July 2023 9 This section to be completed by Grantee’s Authorized Representative (AR): I certify that we will maintain an adequate Conflict of Interest Policy, and throughout the term of our agreement, we will monitor and report any actual, potential, individual, or organizational conflicts of interest to the State’s Authorized Representative. I also certify that I have read and understand the description of conflict of interest above and as of this date (check one of the two boxes below):  I do not have any conflicts of interest relating to this project.  I have an actual, potential, individual, or organizational (indicate below) conflict of interest. The nature of the conflict is as follows: If at any time during the grant project I discover a conflict of interest, I will disclose that conflict immediately to the State’s Authorized Representative. Grantee AR’s Printed Name: Date: ## Grantee AR’s Signature: ## Organization Name: _____________________________________________________________ ## Project Name: __________________________________________________________________ Legal Citation: ML______, Chapter ______, Article ___, Section ___, Subdivision ____ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## State AR’s Printed Name: ________________________________ Date: ## State AR’s Signature: ____________________________________ ## Docusign Envelope ID: 1BD9F35E-CBC3-403D-81D0-67C552B0FDE4 ## City of Fridley ## Rachel Workin Page 46 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: James Kosluchar, Public Works Director ## Jeff Jensen, Assistant Public Works Director Title: Resolution No. 2026-42, Authorizing a Water Quality Cost-Share Agreement with the Coon Creek Watershed District for an Ice Breaker Attachment for ## Trail/Walk Plows ## Background There is growing awareness of the persistent negative impacts of chloride (salt) pollution on our area’s water bodies. Excess salt can harm aquatic ecosystems and impact drinking water treatment effectiveness. Once surface or groundwater is contaminated with chlorides, there is no cost-effective removal method. In 2024, Springbrook Creek was formally listed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) as impaired for aquatic life due to excess chloride. While data from Moore Lake and Locke Lake are not available, chloride levels in Rice Creek also regularly exceed the MPCA’s chronic chloride pollution standards. Simultaneously, the City of Fridley's (City) Active Transportation Plan has a stated goal to "maintain trails and sidewalks to allow for satisfactory, year-round use." As the Active Transportation System has expanded, there has been increased public interest in a higher level of service for ice management of trails and sidewalks during the winter. The City does not currently have equipment to perform this task and instead uses a manual process of shoveling salt from the back of a truck onto trails and sidewalks when needed. This process results in inconsistent ice management, over application of salt and redundant staff effort to plow and then subsequently apply salt. The Coon Creek Watershed District's Water Quality Cost-Share program provides local governments with funding for up to 75% of the cost of projects that reduce aquatic pollutants such as chloride. The City applied for and received funding to purchase an ice breaker, which can be attached to existing trail/walk plows to mechanically remove ice during regular plowing activities without the use of chlorides. With the ice breaker attachment, the City will be able to provide a higher level of service to trail and sidewalk users without increasing chloride pollution. The equipment is new in our area, and effectiveness will be monitored and reported to CCWD staff. The equipment will be demonstrated to partner agencies as requested. ## Financial Impact The Coon Creek Watershed District grant of $31,125 will provide an estimated 75% of total Page 47 of 92 project costs of $41,500. The remaining estimated $10,375 in local contribution is available within the City's Stormwater Utility Fund. ## Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2026-42, Authorizing a Water Quality Cost- Share Agreement with the Coon Creek Watershed District for an Ice Breaker Attachment for Trail/Walk Plows. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building ## X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. Resolution No. 2026-42 ## 2. Cost Share Agreement with Coon Creek Watershed District ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 48 of 92 ## Resolution No. 2026-42 Authorizing a Water Quality Cost Share Agreement with Coon Creek Watershed ## District for an Ice Breaker Attachment for Trail/Walk Plows Whereas, the City of Fridley’s (City) Active Transportation Plan establishes a goal of maintaining trails and sidewalks to allow for satisfactory year round use; and Whereas, the standard method of keeping pavement ice-free during winter is through the application of chlorides; and Whereas, there are rising levels of chloride pollution in City waterways leading to the impairment of aquatic life; and Whereas, the Coon Creek Watershed District offers a Water Quality Cost-Share program to support projects that improve water quality by reducing pollutants such as chlorides; and Whereas, the City applied to this program for funding to purchase an ice breaker attachment for its trail/sidewalk plows which would allow the City to mechanically remove ice without the use of chlorides; and Whereas, the Coon Creek Watershed District awarded the City $31,125 in grant funds representing 75% of the total estimated project costs of $41,500. Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that the Mayor and City Manager are directed to execute the Grant Agreement, and Furthermore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, that upon execution of the grant agreement that City of Fridley staff are authorized to implement this program. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 th day of April, 2026. _______________________________________ ## Dave Ostwald – Mayor ## Attest: ## Melissa Moore – City Clerk Page 49 of 92 ## WQ-26-002 1 ## COON CRE ## EK WATERSHED DISTRICT ## WATER QUALITY COST-SHARE AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into by the Coon Creek Watershed District, a metropolitan watershed district and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (District), and the City of Fridley, a Minnesota municipal corporation (City). ## RECITALS A. The District and the City share a common interest in water resource protection and improving water qualit y within the City of Fridley and the Coon Creek Watershed District. B.The City intends to undertake the following project: purchase of an ice breaker at tachment to ena ble City staff to mechanically remove ice from si dewalks and trails (Project). C. The above City Project will reduce chloride loading to Springbrook Creek and other receiving waters, thereby improving water quality within the City and the Coon Creek Watershed District. D. The City has applied to the District for cost-share assistance in implementing this Project. E. The District under its Water Quality Cost-Share Program desires to provide the City cost-share assistance for the above water quality improvement Project, as more particularly set forth below. THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises set forth below and other good and valuable consideration, the District and City agree as follows: 1.Scope of Work. The City assumes the full and sole responsibility for implementation of the Project as set forth in the City’s Grant Application attached as Exhibit A. The City will purchase the ice breaker attachment and adapters and use it to reduce salt application and chloride loading to receiving waters within the Coon Creek Watershed District. The City is responsible for obtaining all required permits and approvals, and for complying with all applicable laws in implementing the Project. 2.Project Completion. The City will complete the above Pro ject by December 31, 2027, unless this Agreement is amended by the parties’ written mutual c onsent to reschedule t he work and funding. 3. Cost -Share Funds. Page 50 of 92 ## WQ-26-002 2 To defray the Project costs to the City, the District will provide the City cost-share assistance up to the total amount of $31,125, not to exceed 75% of total Project costs as outlined in the attached Exhibit A Grant Application Budget Form. 4. Terms of Payment. The District upon the Effective Date of this Agreement will disburse to the City 80% of the above cost-share amount. ## O n District receipt of the certification of completion and review of such Project documentation as it may require, including invoices and receipts documenting actual Project costs, the District will disburse to the City the remaining District approved cost-share funds. The City is to provide a brief verbal or written report to the District Technical Advisory Committee summarizing how this equipment has been incorporated into their winter maintenance program and highlighting results and considerations. 5. Term of Agreement; Survival of Terms; Incorporation of Exhibits. This Agreement will be effective when all required signatures are obtained, and will expire on December 31, 2027, or when all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first. ## A ll clauses which impose obligations continuing in their nature and which must survive in order to give effect to their meaning will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the following clause: 7(E) Government Data Practices. Exhibit A is attached and incorporated by reference. 6. Contingencies. ## T he District’s obligation to provide cost-share funds is contingent on the City’s compliance with the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to Project completion by the December 31, 2027 completion date. The City will return to the District any cost-share funds already received if this condition is not satisfied. 7 . Miscellaneous. A. Relationship of Parties. Nothing in this Agreement creates or establishes a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the parties. District review or approval of design plans and specifications, and any other Project-related documents is solely for the District’s own accounting for funds expended. As between the parties, the City is solely responsible for selection of the Project design and the means, method and manner of construction/implementation. Nothing in this Agreement creates a right in any third-party or affects any immunity, defense or liability limitation enjoyed by either party. Page 51 of 92 ## WQ-26-002 3 ## B. E mployees. The City represents that it has or will secure, at its own expense, all personnel and/or contractors required for the performance of this Agreement. No City personnel or contractor will be considered an agent, representative or employee of the District. C. Assignment or Modification. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the City and the District, and their respective successors and assigns. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other. Any modification of the Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. D. Notices. Any notice provided under this Agreement will be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service at the following address: ## City of Fridley Coon Creek Watershed District ## 7071 University Ave NE 13632 Van Buren Street NE Fridley, MN 55432 Ham Lake, MN 55304 E.Government Data Practices Act. The District and City will comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as amended, as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained or disseminated by the District or the City under this Agreement. F. Recitals. The Recitals stated above are incorporated as part of this Agreement. ## COON CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT: CITY OF FRIDLEY: ## B y _______________________________ By __________________________ ## President, Board of Managers Mayor Dated: ____________________ Dated: ____________________________ By ________________________________ ## City Manager Dated: _________________________ Page 52 of 92 ## Coon Creek Watershed District ## 13632 Van Buren St NE ## Ham Lake, MN 55304 763.755.0975 ## CCWD Water Quality Cost Share Program Grant Application- ## Enhanced Sweeping & Smart Salting Category ## Applicant Information ## Name, Title ## Organization ## Address ## Email ## Phone Project Information- Be clear & concise; attach additional pages if necessary ## Title ## Brief Description of proposed sweeping or winter maintenance activity or equipment What are you proposing and why? ## Water Quality ## Outcomes Describe and quantify how your proposal will result in increased water quality benefits compared to existing/ baseline sweeping or winter maintenance program? ## Exhibit A Page 53 of 92 ## No te: Application is considered incomplete without signature. Please attach concept design, calculations, photos, or other related documents as needed ## Long-term benefits Does this project result in WQ benefits beyond a single season? If so, describe how your proposal increases capacity into the future ## Notes Please include any other relevant information ## Total Estimated ## Project Cost $ ## Total Amount ## Requested (cannot exceed 75% of total cost) $ ## Signature ## Date Page 54 of 92 Fill out budget form below or attach any quotes/estimates (only include line items related to stated water quality objectives) ## Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Total $ Page 55 of 92 ## City of Fridley ## CCWD 2026 Cost-Share Application ## Ice-Breaker Equipment Example Page 56 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: Patrick Faber, Deputy Director Public Safety Title: Resolution No. 2026-44, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an ## Agreement with Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District for School ## Resource Officer Services for 2026-2028 ## Background Minnesota law allows two or more government agencies to work together by agreement. The City of Fridley and the Northwest Metro 916 Intermediate School District want to join forces to make students safer, reduce crime in the community, and help people better understand law enforcement. The School Resource Officer Program has been running at Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center in Fridley and has been very successful. The City and School District both see the benefits of having a School Resource Officer at Metro Heights Academy and want to continue this program. The officer helps create a safe learning environment, builds positive relationships with students, and provides valuable resources to school staff. ## Financial Impact This agreement provides for revenue in the amount of $346,700 to cover the cost of a full-time School Resource Officer for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school terms, and up to $48,000 for the 2026 and 2027 summer school sessions. ## Recommendation Staff recommends approving Resolution No. 2026-44, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District for School Resource Officer Services for 2026-2028. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building Page 57 of 92 ## Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. Resolution_No_2026-44 ## 2. 2026-2028 SRO Contract FINAL ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 58 of 92 ## Resolution No. 2026-44 Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Northwest Metro 916 ## Intermediate School District for School Resource Officer Services for 2026-2028 Whereas, Minnesota Statute (M.S.) § 471.59 allows two or more governmental units, by agreement entered into through action of their governing bodies, to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties or any similar powers; and Whereas, M.S §§ 126C.44 and 471.59 authorize a School District to contract with the City in which the school is located to have peace officers provide police liaison services and to levy for an appropriate portion of the costs the City incurs in paying wages, providing benefits, and providing transportation for peace officers who are assigned to perform police liaison officer duties in the School District; and Whereas, the City of Fridley (City) and the Northwest Metro 916 Intermediate School District (School District) desire to join in mutual efforts to enhance student safety, curb delinquency and crime in the community, and to develop better community understanding of law and law enforcement; and Whereas, the School Resource Officer Program was established and continues to operate at the School District's Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center located in the City; and Whereas, the City and the School District recognize the benefits of the School Resource Officer Program to the residents of the City and particularly to the students and staff of Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center and have determined that it is in the best interests of the City and School District to continue this program. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the agreement with the Northwest Metro 916 Intermediate School District for a School Resource Officer for 2026-2028 and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 th day of April, 2026. __________________________________________ ## Dave Ostwald - Mayor ## Attest: __________________________________________ ## Melissa Moore - City Clerk Page 59 of 92 1 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 ## SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES AGREEMENT This School Resource Officer Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this 1 s t day of May, 2026, by and between Northwest Metro 916 Intermediate School District, a Minnesota school district {"School District"), and the City of Fridley, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City"). ## RECITALS WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, sections 126C.44 and 471.59 authorizes the School District to contract with the City to have peace officers provide police liaison services and to levy for an appropriate portion of the costs the City incurs in paying wages, providing benefits, and providing transportation for peace officers who are assigned to perform police liaison officer duties in the School District; WHEREAS, the City and the School District desire to join in mutual efforts to enhance student safety, curb delinquency and crime in the community, and to develop better community understanding of law and law enforcement; WHEREAS, the School Resource Officer Program was established and continues to operate at the School District's Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center (the "ALC") located in the City of Fridley; WHEREAS, the City and the School District recognize the benefits of the School Resource Officer Program to the residents of the City and particularly to the students and staff of Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center and have determined that it is in the best interests of the City and School District to continue this program; NOW, THERFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained in this Agreement, the City and the School District agree as follows: ## ARTICLE I ## TERM of AGREEMENT and RENEWAL 1.1 This Agreement shall commence July 1, 2026 and shall terminate June 30, 2028 ("Term"). 1.2 This Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing one-hundred eighty (180) days' written notice of termination directed to the other party. 1.3 This Agreement may be renewed by written agreement of all of the Parties. Page 60 of 92 2 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 ## ARTICLE II ## SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM 2.1 The School Resource Officer Program is a joint program between the City and the School District to provide a school resource officer at the Metro Heights Academy Area Learning Center pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 2.2 Through the School Resource Officer Program the parties have committed to a collaborative effort to protect students, faculty and staff, and ALC school community. The goal of the School Resource Officer Program is to provide a safe learning environment, provide valuable resources to ALC staff, foster positive relationships with youth, and develop strategies to resolve problems with the objective of protecting every student so they can reach their fullest potential. ## ARTICLE Ill RIGHTS and DUTIES of the CITY 3.1 The Public Safety Director of the City of Fridley ("Chief"), shall assign one regularly employed, licensed peace officer to perform School Resource Officer ("SRO") duties at the ALC every day school is in session ("School Day") during the regular school term running September to June as established by the School District ("School Term"). 3.2 The SRO shall have the following duties and responsibilities ("SRO Duties"): 3.2.1 Strive to develop and enhance rapport between youth, police officers, ALC faculty and staff, and parents. 3.2.2 Confer with parents, students, neighbors, ALC faculty and staff, and other members of the community regarding pre-delinquent behavior. 3.2.3 Identify problems focused on students by inspecting the ALC area, grounds, and property while being watchful for loiterers and suspicious persons or automobiles; by frequently visiting high-delinquency areas for law violators; and by observing matters conflicting with the best interests of the students. 3.2.4 Conduct investigations within the ALC property and surrounding community, both criminal and other, as deemed necessary by the SRO or between the SRO and ALC faculty and staff by mutual agreement. Page 61 of 92 3 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 3.2.5 Investigate cases as assigned by the Chief or their designee. These cases will vary in number and complexity thereby requiring flexibility in the hours that the SRO works and requiring a freedom to leave the ALC building at various times. 3.2.6 In the instance of law violations, serve in the normal police officer capacity. That is, the SRO has the obligation to protect life, limb and property; to prevent crime; to recover stolen and lost property; and to apprehend and prosecute offenders, but in so doing, to orient activities toward rehabilitation and correction. 3.2.7 Work in cooperation with the ALC's principal ("Principal") towards mutually agreed upon goals involving the Police Department, the School District, and the students. The SRO shall not have disciplinary authority over students. 3.2.8 Perform duties set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 626.8482, subdivision 2. 3.2.9 Any exceptions to the above must be mutually agreed upon, in writing, by the Chief, the School District, and the Principal. 3.3 During the School Term the SRO shall spend approximately ninety (90%) percent of their time working directly on SRO Duties. 3.3.1 School District may request that SRO spend additional hours working on SRO Duties, but any such request must be approved by the Chief and the total number of hours per week the SRO spends on SRO Duties shall not exceed 40 hours, unless overtime is requested and authorized in accordance with Section 5.3 below. 3.3.2 Unless an absence is cause by an emergency, the SRO will provide reasonable notice to the Principal or Principal's designee if the SRO will be absent from the ALC. The SRO may be absent from the ALC to attend training or other activities related to their employment as a police officer with the City. The City will make reasonable attempts to schedule activities in a manner that minimizes the SRO's absences from the ALC during School Days. 3.3.3 If the SRO has a planned absence for two (2) or more consecutive School Days, the Chief or their designee will undertake reasonable efforts to ensure the other SROs and police staff are aware of the absence and will assist with coverage. If the absence is longer than five school days, the district and the Public Safety Director or their designee will undertake reasonable efforts to assign another licensed peace officer to serve as a temporary replacement and perform the regular SRO Duties during absences if needed. 3.3.4 The Chief or their designee may temporarily reassign the SRO at times when the ALC is not in session. 3.4 City shall provide SRO with: Page 62 of 92 4 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 3.4.1 A vehicle or mileage reimbursement and all necessary law enforcement equipment, including any necessary electronic devices that are within the City's law enforcement budget. The City is also responsible for providing training and education to all peace officers who are assigned to provide services pursuant to this Agreement. ## ARTICLE IV ## RIGHTS and DUTIES of the SCHOOL DISTRICT 4.1 The School District shall provide the SRO with the materials and facilities necessary to perform SRO Duties at the ALC. 4.2 The following materials and facilities are deemed necessary to the performance of the ## SRO's Duties: 4.2.1 Access to a properly lighted private office with a telephone that may be used for general business purposes. 4.2.2 A desk or worktable, a chair, and a filing cabinet that can be properly locked and secured. 4.2.3 Access to an internet connection. 4.2.4 School District shall make training and resources available to SRO as it pertains to juvenile mental health consistent with School District practices and policies. 4.2.5 Data produced or maintained by the SRO related to SRO Duties in this Agreement shall be under the direct control of the School District with respect to the use and maintenance of education records but not as to conflict with the use and maintenance of law enforcement data. This Section shall be interpreted in accordance with Section 10.3. ## ARTICLE V ## FUNDING of the SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM 5.1 The School District will compensate the City for a portion of the salary, benefits, and transportations costs incurred for the assignment of one (1) SRO for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Terms in accordance with the following schedule: 5.1.1 For the 2026-2027 School Term a total of $170,300 with $ 85,150 due and owing on August 19, 2026 and $85,150 due and owing on February 17, 2027. 5.1.2 For the 2027-2028 School Term a total of $176,400 with $88,200 due and owing on August 18, 2027, and $88,200 due and owing on February 16, 2028. 5.1.3 If the School District would like the services of an SRO for a summer term the school district will pay an additional $24,000 payable upon the first day of the summer term. 5.2 The City agrees to provide an invoice for payments specified in this Article. Page 63 of 92 5 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 5.2.1 An invoice will be provided for the 2026-2027 School Term by July 15, 2026 and January 13, 2027 5.2.2 An invoice will be provided for the 2027-2028 School Term by July 14, 2027 and January 12, 2028. 5.3 Any overtime hours requested and authorized by either party to this Agreement shall be paid by the party requesting and authorizing the additional overtime hours. If the School District requests and authorizes the overtime hours, the School District will be separately invoiced by the City for the direct salary and related benefits for the overtime hours worked by the assigned SRO. Only the Principal may request and authorize overtime hours on behalf of the School District. Authorizing additional SRO hours is at the sole discretion of the Chief ## ARTICLE VI ## EMPLOYMENT STATUS of the SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 6.1 The SRO assigned to the ALC shall remain an employee of the City and shall not be an employee of the School District. The School District and the City acknowledge that the SRO shall remain under the direct administration, supervision, and control of the Police Department. ## ARTICLE VII ## APPOINTMENT of the SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 7.1 The City employee assigned as the SRO must have a minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement service or experience, be a licensed peace officer in good standing, and volunteer to be assigned as the SRO. 7.2 The appointment of the SRO shall be at the discretion of the Chief based upon: 7.2.1 A written application by the employee that outlines his/her qualifications; and 7.2.2 Input and confirmation from the School District and the ALC Principal or the Principal's designee. 7.3 Additional criteria for consideration by the Chief shall include job knowledge, training, education, attitude, and communication skills. The School District and the City intend to comply with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Section 626.8482. ## ARTICLE VIII ## DISMISSAL of the SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER; REPLACEMENT 8.1 In the event the Principal feels that the SRO is not effectively performing his/her duties and responsibilities, the following process must be followed: 8.1.1 The Principal shall recommend to the Superintendent of the School District that the SRO be removed from the program and shall state the reasons from such a recommendation in writing. 8.1.2 Within a reasonable time after receiving the recommendation from the Principal, Page 64 of 92 6 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 the Superintendent or their designee shall provide notice to the Chief or their designee of the Principal's request. 8.1.3 The Chief may either immediately appoint a new SRO or, if the Chief desires, the Superintendent and Chief, or their designees, shall meet with the SRO to informally mediate or resolve the issues the Principal identified in their written ## recommendation. The Superintendent, Chief, Principal, or SRO may request ALC staff members to be present at the informal mediation. Staff may be required to attend at the discretion of the Superintendent. 8.1.4 If, within a reasonable amount of time after such informal mediation, the problems identified cannot be resolved or mediated then the Chief shall remove the current SRO and appoint a replacement. 8.2 The Chief may dismiss or reassign the peace officer assigned as the SRO based upon Fridley police department rules, regulations and/or general orders and when it is in the best interest of the parties, the students, and the residents of the City of Fridley. 8.3 In the event of the resignation, dismissal, retirement, or reassignment of the SRO, or in the case of long-term absences by the SRO, the Chief shall provide a temporary replacement for the SRO within thirty {30) school days of receiving notice of such absence, dismissal, retirement, resignation, or reassignment. As soon as practicable, the Chief shall appoint a permanent replacement for the SRO position. ## ARTICLE IX ## INDEMNITY and HOLD HARMLESS 9.1 Each party shall be solely responsible and liable for the acts and omission(s) of its own corporation, officers, employees, officials, agents and representatives. Subject to tort liability limits in and restricted by the tort liability limits stated in Minnesota Statues Chapter 466, each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other from any and all damages, liability, judgements, claims, expenses, fees, costs, actions, demands and payments of whatsoever kind and nature arising from or pertaining to the act(s) or omission(s} of its own corporation, officers, employees, officials, agents and representatives. This indemnity shall apply solely with respect to services provided pursuant to this Agreement. For liability purposes, no School Resource Officer shall be considered to be an officer, employee, official, agent or representative of the School District. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed a waiver by the City or School District of any governmental immunity defenses, statutory or otherwise. Further, any and all claims brought by a third party shall be subject to any governmental immunity defenses of the City and School District and the maximum liability limits provided by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466. In no case shall either party's obligation to indemnify the other party exceed the statutory liability limit of the other party. The parties shall be considered a single governmental unit for purposes of any liability calculation, in accordance with Minn. Stat. §471.59, subd. la. 9.2 The indemnity provisions of Section 9.1 hereof shall not apply to, and the City shall not be responsible for, any liability or expenses incurred by the School District as a result of any willful, wanton or intentional misconduct of the School District, its corporation, Page 65 of 92 7 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 officers, employees, officials, agents and representatives. 9.3 The indemnity provisions of Section 9.1 hereof shall not apply to, and the School District shall not be responsible for, any liability or expenses incurred by the City as a result of any willful, wanton or intentional misconduct of the City, its corporation, officers, employees, officials, agents and representatives. ## ARTICLE X ## MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 10.1 The City reserves the right to suspend the School Resource Officer Program and reassign the SRO in the event of natural or man-made disaster, civil unrest, terrorism, war, pandemic, or any similar unforeseen event for the duration of such an event. The School district agrees that the City's failure to perform or delay the performance of the City's specified duties in the Agreement will not constitute a breach of contract if the failure to perform or delay in the performance of the City's specified duties is due to or caused by an event of natural or man-made disaster, civil unrest, terrorism, war, pandemic, or any similar unforeseen event. 10.2 All government data that are collected, created, received, or maintained as a result of this Agreement will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, including, but not limited to, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act ("MGDPA"). The parties recognize that educational data maintained by the School District are Page 66 of 92 8 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 protected under the MGDPA and under and the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act ("FERPA"), including its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. part 99. The parties acknowledge that unless the School District is reporting a crime or another statutory exception applies, the School District may not disclose private educational data to the SRO without the written consent of the student's parent or guardian (or the written consent of the student if the student is eighteen years of age or older); a lawfully issued subpoena; or a court order. Nothing in this Agreement may be construed to modify the responsibilities of either party under the MGDPA or the District's responsibilities under FERPA. 10.3 This Agreement is to be construed and understood solely as an Agreement between the parties hereto and shall not be deemed to create any rights in any other person. No person shall have the right to make claim that they are a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement or of any of the terms and conditions hereof, which, as between the parties hereto, may be waived at any time by mutual agreement between the parties hereto. 10.4 Any amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be executed by the same parties who executed the original Agreement or their successors in office. 10.5 This Agreement, together with all of its paragraphs, terms and provisions is made in the State of Minnesota and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. 10.6 The waiver by the parties of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition herein contained, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of same or any other term, covenant, or condition herein contained. 10.7 Notice provided for herein shall be sufficient if sent by the regular United States mail, postage prepaid, or personal service as indicated below or to such other respective persons or addresses as the parties may designate to each other in writing from time to time: 10.7.1 Notices to the City shall be addressed to: ## Director of Public Safety ## Fridley Police Department ## 7071 University Ave NE ## Fridley, Minnesota 55432 10.7.2 Notices to the School District shall be addressed to: ## Superintendent ## Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District ## 2540 County Road F East Page 67 of 92 9 ## FR520\10\959223.v2 ## White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 10.8 This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts with the same effect as if all signatures were on the same Agreement. 10.9 For purposes of this Agreement, a telecopy or facsimile document and signature shall be deemed as, and shall serve as, an original Agreement and signature. 10.10 This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the parties and there are no further or other agreements, permits, or understandings, written or oral, in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. 10.11 The understandings of Paragraph 10.10 above shall also extend to any uncommunicated expectations the parties may have and not specifically mentioned in this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands the day and date shown below. DATED this 11 ## TH day of May, 2026 ## CITY OF FRIDLEY ## By ## David Ostwald, Mayor ## Melissa Moore, City Clerk At the direction of the City Council of the City of Fridley at an open public meeting on May 11, 2026 DATED this 1 st day of May, 2026 ## NORTHEAST METRO 916 INTERMEDIATE ## SCHOOL DISTRICT By ____________________ ## Val Rae Boe, Superintendent Page 68 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: James Kosluchar, Public Works Director ## Brandon Brodhag, Assistant City Engineer Title: Resolution No. 2026-48, Calling for a Public Hearing for Municipal Consent for ## MnDOT Trunk Highway 65 Improvement Project ## Background The Trunk Highway 65 corridor currently faces fatal and severe injury crash rates significantly higher than the state average. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in partnership with Anoka County and the Cities of Fridley, Columbia Heights and Hilltop, has developed a plan to improve pavement conditions and safety along Trunk Highway 65 from 37th Avenue to 53rd Avenue. Other corridor improvements include planned transit improvements associated with Metro Transit’s F Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, underground utility improvements, ADA improvement and the addition of a bicycle network. Per Minnesota Statute § 161.164, MnDOT must obtain municipal approval for any trunk highway project that results in altered access, traffic capacity changes or Right-of-Way acquisition. This project involves all three triggers, the City of Fridley (City) must follow the statutory approval process. On April 17, the City received the attached submittal letter from MnDOT. Within 15 days of receiving the final layout, the Council must schedule a public hearing. The public hearing must be held within 60 days of layout submittal. MnDOT will present the final layout for public comment. The City Council has 90 days following the hearing to pass a resolution approving or disapproving the layout. Failure to act within 90 days constitutes deemed approval. MnDOT has provided a good-faith cost estimate for the City’s share of the project. Current estimates for local contributions are approximately $423,000, depending on final design refinements. Staff recommends the Council set the public hearing date for June 8 to remain in compliance with the 60 day statutory window. ## Financial Impact • MnDOT’s Overall Current Project Budget - $55,800,000 • City Project Cost Share (Individual Project Maximum Contribution) - $423,000 Page 69 of 92 ## Recommendation Staff recommends the approval of Resolution No. 2026-48, Calling for a Public Hearing for Municipal Consent for MnDOT Trunk Highway 65 Improvement Project. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building ## X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. Resolution No. 2026-48 ## 2. Submittal Letter Fridley ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 70 of 92 ## Resolution No. 2026-48 Calling for a Public Hearing for Municipal Consent for MnDOT Trunk Highway 65 ## Improvement Project Whereas, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has submitted a final layout for the reconstruction and improvement of Trunk Highway (TH) 65 within the City of Fridley; and Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 161.164 requires that the City Council hold a public hearing on the proposed final layout within 60 days of its submittal; and Whereas, the City must provide at least 30 days published notice in the official newspaper; and Whereas, the proposed project involves changes to access, traffic capacity, and the acquisition of permanent right of way, thereby triggering the formal Municipal Consent process. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley: 1. A public hearing is hereby scheduled for the June 9, 2026 in the Council Chambers of the Fridley City Hall at 7 p.m.; and 2. The City Clerk shall publish notice of said hearing in the City’s official newspaper at least 30 days prior to the hearing date as required by law; and 3. MnDOT representatives are requested to attend the hearing to present the layout and respond to inquiries from the City Council and the public. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27th day of April, 2026 _______________________________________ ## Dave Ostwald – Mayor ## Attest: ## Melissa Moore – City Clerk Page 71 of 92 ## An Equal Opportunity Employer April 17, 2026 ## James Kosluchar, PE ## Director | City Engineer ## City of Fridley jim.kosluchar@fridleymn.gov RE: Request for City Approval (Municipal Consent) of the Final Layout for SP 0207-130 (TH 65) ## Dear Jim, MnDOT is proceeding with plans to complete State Project 0207-130, the proposed reconstruction of Central Avenue from 37 th Avenue to 53 rd ## Avenue In accordance with Minnesota Statute 161.164, I am submitting for City approval the project’s Final Layout, S.P. 0207-130, dated April 14 th , 2026. The City’s approval (municipal consent) is required for this project because it: • Reduces highway traffic capacity on southbound Central Avenue from three to two lanes at the intersection of the I-694 eastbound exit ramp to southbound Central Avenue • Alters access, see layout. • Requires acquisition of permanent right-of-way, including potential acquisition of parcels owned by Fridley. MnDOT also plans partial acquisition of a number of additional parcels to acquire small amounts of permanent right of way from a number of other parcels. Municipal consent of MnDOT projects is described in Minnesota Statutes 161.162 through 161.167 (attached). Approval or disapproval of the final layout is by resolution of the City Council. (A sample resolution is attached). However, if the City neither approves nor disapproves the final layout within 90 days of the public hearing, the layout is deemed approved (per MN Statute 161.164). The deadlines (per MN Statute 161.164) for the City’s responsibilities regarding municipal consent of the attached layout are as follows, based on a submittal date of the final layout to the City of 4/17/2026: • Within 15 days of receiving the final layout, schedule a public hearing (by 5/2/2026). Please coordinate the timing of the public hearing with MnDOT staff to ensure that they can be present. • Within 60 days of receiving the final layout, conduct the public hearing (by 6/16/2026). Page 72 of 92 Page 2 of 7 ## An Equal Opportunity Employer • Provide at least 30-days’ notice of the public hearing. • Within 90 days of the public hearing, approve or disapprove the layout by resolution (by 9/14/2026). MnDOT will attend the public hearing to present the final layout and answer questions, as required by statute. ## Project Purpose The primary purpose of this project is to improve pavement condition and safety. Over the past 10 years, there have been over 20 fatal or life-threatening injury crashes involving pedestrians, illustrated in the image below. Figure 1 - Map image showing locations of fatal and serious pedestrian crashes on Central Ave. Looking at the most recent 5 years of crash data, from 2020 through 2024, the segment of Central Avenue from 40 th to 47 th Ave. has experienced a rate of serious and fatal crashes (referred to as the “FAR Index”) that is over 5 times what would be considered a “critical” crash rate. This segment of Central Avenue had the 2 nd highest rate of serious and fatal crashes of any Trunk Highway in the state of Minnesota, measured by FAR Index for 2020 through 2024. Page 73 of 92 Page 3 of 7 ## An Equal Opportunity Employer In addition to addressing pavement condition and safety issues, this project aims to address other issues along the corridor: • Planned transit improvements associated with Metro Transit’s F Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project • Underground utility improvements • Aging traffic signals and other roadside infrastructure • Sidewalks that are in poor condition and are not compliant with the Americans with ## Disabilities Act (ADA) • A lack of safe places to ride a bicycle – Central Avenue is a planned bikeway in the Met ## Council Regional Bike Transportation Network ## Project Description The project includes reconstruction of the 2-mile stretch of Central Ave (TH 65) between 37 th Ave. to 53 rd Ave. This project will look to address safety concerns through this corridor while enhancing the connectivity and quality of life for the residents that live and use along the corridor. The project will benefit all travelers by reconstructing the road, upgrading pedestrian crossings, improving sidewalks and pathways, managing speed, expanding multimodal options, and improving transit access. MnDOT is also coordinating with Metro Transit to install improved transit stations and with the cities of Columbia Heights and Hilltop to replace local utilities along the corridor. Property impact details MnDOT is planning property acquisitions along Central Avenue for this project. Permanent easements located in the layout are conservative and further discussions with Fridley and shareholders will continue through the design phase of the project. The main reasons for acquiring permanent easements in the layout are due to roadway design changes and stormwater treatment. Refer to attached final layout for proposed permanent easements. ## Roadway Configuration MnDOT is proposing to re-configure Central Avenue and tailor the roadway configuration based on traffic volumes. Near 694, where traffic volumes are the highest, Highway 65 will retain two lanes in each direction and a southbound auxiliary lane at the interchange will be removed. South of 49 th Ave., where traffic volumes start to decrease, MnDOT is proposing to remove one through lane in each direction. A northbound bus lane will be added in the northbound direction (only) from 37 th to 45 th Ave., in order to improve the speed and reliability of the F Line BRT service. One of the primary reasons to remove a general purpose travel lane where it is not needed is to improve roadway safety. The image below shows what Central Avenue looks like before and after the proposed construction – the proposed design significantly reduces pedestrian crossing exposure and will reduce motor vehicle speeds, this is the most effective way to reduce the likelihood of future pedestrian crashes. Page 74 of 92 Page 4 of 7 ## An Equal Opportunity Employer Figure 2 - Image showing pedestrian crossing differences before and after the proposed construction Bus stops The proposed layout has some bus stops where transit buses will stop in the (only) lane – this will lead to momentary delays as passengers board/alight busses. With bus rapid transit, passengers pay their fares before boarding the bus – this reduces delays experienced with traditional buses. On average, a bus will be stopped for about 7 seconds. MnDOT has performed virtual simulations of how Central Avenue will function with in-lane bus stops during the busiest time of day – the afternoon rush hour. The maximum added delay with fewer lanes and in-lane bus stops that could be encountered while traveling from 53 rd to 37 th Avenue is about 30 seconds. Most traffic will experience lesser delays (or even travel time savings) when traveling outside of rush hour. Page 75 of 92 Page 5 of 7 ## An Equal Opportunity Employer Figure 3 - Screen shot of traffic simulation of bus stopping in-lane at 45th Ave. ## Roundabouts The proposed layout includes five roundabouts in intersections that were previously governed with a signal or had no intersection control. Changing these intersections to a roundabout provides a number of benefits: • In a statewide study, single lane roundabouts were found to be the single most effective tool to reduce motor vehicle speeds, more so than other tools like curb extensions and median islands. On a corridor with speeding issues, we believe this to be an essential component for traffic calming. • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) will be added at strategic locations during final design for pedestrians to navigate roundabouts safely. • The roundabouts will also allow for a shorter crossing distance for pedestrians, decreasing the amount of time that they spend walking through lanes and reduces pedestrian crossing exposure. • In a statewide study, single lane roundabouts showed an 89% reduction in fatal crashes, 83% reduction in serious injury crashes, and a 60% reduction in all injury crashes. Unbalanced multi-lane roundabouts (2 Lane and 1 Lane) showed a 78% reduction in serious injury crashes and an 18% reduction in all injury crashes. ## Planned Project Schedule The project is planned to be constructed in multiple different sections, from 2028 to 2030. MnDOT will attempt to maintain vehicle access during construction, however, it may be necessary to close certain segments of Central Avenue fully during construction. In this instance, access will be maintained to businesses and residents via side streets, MnDOT will coordinate full closures with affected property owners ahead of construction. Page 76 of 92 Page 6 of 7 ## An Equal Opportunity Employer ## City’s Estimated Project Costs Some project costs are the City’s responsibility, as detailed in MnDOT’s cost participation policy. (See the policy and the Cost Participation and Maintenance with Local Units of Government Manual at MnDOT’s this website: https://edocs- public.dot.state.mn.us/edocs_public/DMResultSet/download?docId=39065478 ). MnDOT has attached a Good Faith Cost Estimate for SP 0207-130. Below is a summary of estimated costs for the City: ## SP 0207-130 ## • Overall Current Project Budget - $55,800,000 • Fridley project cost share – $423,000 o City share before individual project maximum contribution  $1,570,866 o City individual project maximum contribution  $423,000 Please note that Fridley has hit the individual project maximum contribution of $423,000 for FY28 under the current Cost Participation Policy. ## City’s Maintenance Responsibilities MnDOT is currently responsible for most routine maintenance along Central Ave today, and this will continue post-construction. Under the Cost Participation Policy (CPP), below is a summary of city maintenance responsibilities is below: • Routine maintenance of all sidewalks, shared use paths, and pedestrian refuge islands • Maintenance of markings at intersections on local roads • Non-routine maintenance and routine maintenance and operation of pedestrian hybrid beacons and rectangular rapid flashing beacons • Routine Maintenance of drainage elements, not including culverts* • Maintenance of any amenities or aesthetic features on the roadway** • Maintenance of Trees and non-stormwater related Green Infrastructure *Routine maintenance includes removal of sediment debris, vegetation and ice from grates and catch basins. Replacement of grates or manhole covers. Pavement repair around manholes and catch basins. **Amenities include streetscape or other elements not essential for roadway operations. This includes things like bike racks, garbage cans, benches, or similar elements. The scope of amenity construction with the project is yet to be determined. Page 77 of 92 Page 7 of 7 ## An Equal Opportunity Employer ## Stormwater Infiltration Basin Maintenance Obligations Unless negotiated otherwise in a maintenance agreement, the city of Fridley may have a contributing share of non-routine maintenance in stormwater infiltration basins. Per the Cost Participation Manual, non-routine maintenance costs are determined by the ratio of contributing flow into the basin. Non-routine maintenance includes the following: • Sediment removal beyond pre-treatment sediment removal. • Major erosion, structure, pipe, and drain tile repair. • Clearing drain tile. • Replacement of filter media. Please refer to the attached Layout for proposed locations of infiltration basins. MnDOT will continue to coordinate the details of stormwater treatment with the city as the project moves through final design. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this submittal. ## Sincerely, ## Christopher Bower ## Area Engineer christopher.bower@state.mn.us ## Attachments: Final Layout for SP 0207-130, dated 4/14/2026 MN Statutes 161.162 – 161.167 ## Estimated Project Costs ## Sample City Resolution ## Timelapse Engagement Summary cc: ## Mathew Thibert ## MnDOT Project Manager Page 78 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: Emylie Morris, Accounts Payable Title: Resolution No. 2026-46, Approving Claims for the Period Ending April 22, 2026 ## Background Attached is Resolution No. 2026-46 and the Claims report for the period ending April 22, 2026. ## Financial Impact Included in the budget. ## Recommendation Staff recommend approval of Resolution No. 2026-46, Approving Claims for the Period Ending April 22, 2026. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## x Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building ## Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. Resolution 2026-46 ## 2. 04-22-26 Bank Transaction Report ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 79 of 92 ## Resolution No. 2026-46 ## Approving Claims for the Period Ending April 22, 2026 Whereas, Minnesota Statute § 412.271 generally requires the City Council to review and approve claims for goods and services prior to the release of payment; and Whereas, a list of such claims for the period ending April 22, 2026, was reviewed by the City Council. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the payment of the claims as presented. 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CITY Pooled Cash142 ## Summary ## Bank AccountCount ## City of Fridley143 Page 84 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk ## Title: Resolution No. 2026-43, Approving Therapeutic Massage Enterprise and ## Individual License for Lihua Wang, Senmiao, LLC ## Background Pursuant to the Therapeutic Massage Chapter of the Fridley City Code (Code), Therapeutic Massage Enterprise license applications and Therapeutic Massage Individual license applications require approval of the Fridley City Council (Council). The purpose of this review is to protect legitimate businesses, prevent criminal activity and protect the health and welfare of the community. The City Clerk’s Office has received an application for a Therapeutic Massage Enterprise and Therapeutic Massage Individual license from Lihua Wang, to operate and perform massage therapy at Senmiao, LLC to be located at 7400 University Avenue NE. The Therapeutic Massage Chapter of the Code requires the following verification steps in consideration of the applications: ## Verification Step Reviewed by Completed ## Initial Application ## Intake ## City Clerk's Office 3/8/2026 ## Criminal Background ## Check ## Public Safety Dept 3/25/2026 ## Past Employment ## Verification ## City Clerk's Office 3/8/2026 ## Canvass of Other Cities City Clerk's Office 3/11/2026 ## Building Inspection ## Plan Review ## Building Inspection ## Department 3/11/2026 ## Zoning Verification and ## Plan Review ## Community ## Development ## Department 3/19/2026 ## Fire Inspection Plan ## Review ## Fire Department 4/6/2026 ## City Council Review City Council 4/27/2026 Page 85 of 92 Staff have performed the required verification steps above. These steps included a criminal background check with the County and State of Minnesota, past employment verification for any previous employment listed in the application, canvassing other cities to see if they have had any issues with the applicant, verifying the location is zoned properly and building and fire code inspections of the site plan and proposed space to ensure compliance with the Code. No issues were found with these investigations and staff have found no reason to deny the application. ## Financial Impact All revenues for similar licenses were anticipated as part of the 2026 Budget. ## Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2026-43, Approving Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License and Therapeutic Massage Individual License Application for Lihua Wang and Senmaio, LLC. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## X Community Identity & Relationship Building ## X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. Resolution No. 2026-43 2. 7400 University Avenue ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 86 of 92 ## Resolution No. 2026-43 ## Approving Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License and Therapeutic Massage Individual ## License Application for Lihua Wang and Senmaio, LLC Whereas, the Fridley City Code (Code) and various sections of Minnesota Statute (M.S.) direct licensing requirements for certain business activities within the City of Fridley (City); and Whereas, pursuant to the Therapeutic Massage Chapter of Code, the City Council must approve ## Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License applications and Therapeutic Massage Individual License applications; and Whereas, a Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License application and Therapeutic Massage Individual License Application was submitted by Lihua Wang to operate and perform therapeutic massage at the business Senmaio, LLC located at 7400 University Avenue NE, and Whereas, applicable City staff have reviewed the applications and conditions of the massage therapy business application including criminal background checks, past employment verification and building and fire inspections; and Whereas, applicable City staff found no reason to deny the Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License application or the Therapeutic Massage Individual License application for Lihua Wang and Senmaio, LLC. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves the Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License application and the Therapeutic Massage Individual License application for Lihua Wang and Senmaio, LLC. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27th day of April, 2026. _______________________________________ ## Dave Ostwald – Mayor ## Attest: ___________________________________ ## Melissa Moore – City Clerk Page 87 of 92 Page 88 of 92 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: April 27, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: Shannon Veeraboina, Assistant Finance Director ## Title: Resolution No. 2026-47, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between March 19, 2026 and April 22, 2026 ## Background Each month, the City of Fridley (City) receives various donations and gifts to support City operations, programs and projects. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 465.03, the City may accept these donations and gifts for the benefit of residents. For specific donations or gifts, the donor may prescribe certain requirements, such as for a specific activity or department. Consistent with the above-mentioned statute, staff prepared Schedule No. 1 (Exhibit A), which outlines the various donations, gifts and/or sponsorships received by the City between March 19, 2026, and April 22, 2026. To accept the same, the Council must adopt the attached resolution by a two–third majority vote. Lastly, for each donation, gift or sponsorship, staff ensure it meets an identified need, does not create a quid–pro–quo or long–term maintenance obligation, and the donor received an acknowledgment of their gift through a letter or publication. ## Financial Impact Every donation benefits the City of Fridley finances. ## Recommendation Staff recommend the approval of Resolution No. 2026-47, Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships Received Between March 19, 2026 and April 22, 2026. ## Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment ## Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places ## x Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity ## Organizational Excellence ## Community Identity & Relationship Building Page 89 of 92 ## Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. Resolution No. 2026-47 2. 4.22.26 Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 90 of 92 ## Resolution No. 2026-47 ## Approving Gifts, Donations and Sponsorships for the City of Fridley Whereas, throughout the year the City of Fridley (City) receives various gifts and donations; and Whereas, the City is sincerely grateful for the support it receives from an array of organizations and individuals; and Whereas, without this support, the continuation of different events or programs would be difficult to sustain; and Whereas, the attached schedule (Exhibit A) lists all of the donations and gifts received by various City departments between March 19, 2026 and April 22, 2026; and Whereas, all of the items listed on the attached schedule (Exhibit A) are required to be accepted by the City Council by a two-thirds majority vote; and Whereas, all items have been determined to be donated free of any quid-pro-quo expectation by the donor. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby approves and accepts the various donations, gifts and sponsorships made between March 19, 2026 and April 22, 2026. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 th day of April, 2026. _______________________________________ ## Dave Ostwald – Mayor ## Attest: ## Melissa Moore – City Clerk Page 91 of 92 ## Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships - City of Fridley ## Schedule No. 1 ## Date ## Received ## Department or Division ## Program ## Donor Name, if not anonymous ## Amount/ ## Value ## In-kind ## Descriptio n, if applicable ## Fund ## Account Code Staff responsible 01/02/26 ## Parks and Recreation Donation for Winterfest 2026 ## Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates $500.00 101 4100-473100 ## Margo Nume dahl 01/07/26 ## Parks and Recreation Donation for Recreation Purpose ## Fridley Horseshoe Club $420.00 101 4100-473100 ## Margo Numedahl 1/28/2026 ## Parks and Recreation Donation for Winterfest 2026 ## Fridley Lions Club $1,000.00 101 4100-473100 ## Margo Numedahl 1/14/2026 ## SNC ## Donation Box ## Various $225.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness 1/30/2026 ## SNC ## Donation Box ## Various $183.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness 2/13/2026 ## SNC ## Fidelty Brokerage Donation ## Marvin Kolling $25.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness 2/27/2026 ## SNC ## Donation Box ## Various $100.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness 2/27/2026 ## SNC Xcel Energy Grant (should be in 2025 budget) SNC Foundation (grant reimbursement) $8,000.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness 3/13/2026 ## SNC ## Donation Box ## Various $89.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness ## 3/27/2026 Public Safety ## Donation for Safety Camp ## Fridley Lions Club $1,500.00 101 2110-473100 ## Patrick Faber ## 3/31/2026 SNC ## Donation Box ## Various $137.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness ## 4/15/2026 SNC ## Donation ## Bonita Johnson $100.00 270 4190-473100 ## Tara Rogness $12,279.00 Page 92 of 92