--- ## title: City Council Meeting Minutes ## author: Amy Douglass date: D:20260817144200Z --- ## City Council Meeting August 10, 2026 ## 7:00 PM ## Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE ## Minutes ## Call to Order Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of August 10, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. ## Present ## Mayor Dave Ostwald ## Councilmember Patrick Vescio ## Councilmember Luke Cardona ## Councilmember Ann Bolkcom ## Absent ## Councilmember Ryan Evanson ## Others Present ## Walter Wysopal, City Manager ## Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager ## Pledge Of Allegiance ## Proclamations/Presentations ## Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda There was not a motion to approve the consent agenda. The items from the August 10, 2026 Consent Agenda will be approved at the August 24, 2026 City Council Meeting. ## Approval/Receipt of Minutes 1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of July 27, 2026. 2. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of July 27, 2026. 3. Receive the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of June 1, 2026. ## New Business 4. Resolution No 2026-89, Authorizing a Local Climate Action Grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for an Electric Vehicle Charger at Commons Park. ## City Council Meeting 8/10/2026 Minutes Page 2 ## Licenses 5. Resolution No. 2026-90, Approving Temporary Gambling Permit for Fridley Historical Society Fundraising Event to be Held October 3, 2026. ## Claims 6. Resolution No. 2026-91, Approving Claims for the Period Ending August 5, 2026. Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.) Derek Lind, Anoka County Election Integrity Team (ACIET), provided the Council with a 15-page packet with information related to Federal EAC certification of the voting tabulators. He asked the Council to read through the information he provided and noted a recent interview of a County Commissioner on this topic. ## Regular Agenda ## New Business ## Informal Status Reports Councilmember Vescio noted the upcoming Touch a Truck event that will take place on August 18 th . Councilmember Cardona thanked all residents, staff, and public safety staff who participated in Night to Unite. Councilmember Bolkcom echoed those comments and noted that people were happy and happy about the parks. She noted the upcoming concert at Springbrook on August 11 th . She thanked all the block captains who assisted in setting up the parties, as well as City staff. Mayor Ostwald noted the upcoming Our Leaders are Readers event and stated that he will be reading a book at City Hall. ## Adjourn Motion made by Councilmember Vescio to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Cardona. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. ## Respectfully Submitted, ## City Council Meeting 8/10/2026 Minutes Page 3 ## Melissa Moore Dave Ostwal…

## City Council Meeting August 10, 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 https://fridleymn.portal.civicclerk.com/ ## Pledge of Allegiance ## Proclamations/Presentations ## 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 1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of July 27, 2026 2. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of July 27, 2026 3. Receive the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of June 1, 2026 ## New Business 4. Resolution No. 2026-89, Authorizing a Local Climate Action Grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for an Electric Vehicle Charger at Commons Park ## Licenses 5. Resolution No. 2026-90, Approving Temporary Gambling Permit for Fridley Historical ## Society Fundraising Event to be Held October 3, 2026 ## Claims 6. Resolution No. 2026-91, Approving Claims for the Period Ending August 05, 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 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 ## Informal Status Reports Page 1 of 62 ## Adjournment ## Accessibility Notice: If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Upon request, accommodations will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities or those needing interpretation services to participate in City of Fridley services, programs or activities. If you are in need of an interpreter or require auxiliary aids, contact the City at 763-572-3450 at least five business days in advance to ensure arrangements can be made. A solicitud, se darán adaptaciones para permitir que las personas con discapacidades o las que necesiten servicios de interpretación participen en los servicios, programas o actividades de la Ciudad de Fridley. Si necesita un intérprete o requiere ayudas auxiliares, comuníquese con la Ciudad al 763-572-3450 al menos cinco días hábiles de antelación para asegurar que se puedan hacer los arreglos. Markii la codsado, adeegyo caawimaad ah ayaa la siin doonaa dadka naafada ah ama kuwa u baahan adeegga turjumaadda si ay uga qayb qaataan adeegyada, barnaamijy…