## City Council Conference Meeting August 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ## 7071 University Avenue NE ## Agenda ## 1. Employee Resources Update 2. 2027 Budget Discussion ## 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, barnaamijyada, ama hawlaha magaalada Fridley. Haddii aad u baahan tahay turjubaan ama qalabka caawiya dadka naafada ah, kala xiriir Magaalada taleefankan 763-572-3450 ugu yaraan shan maalmood oo shaqo kahor, si loo hubiyo in qabanqaabada laguu sameeyo. Raws li kev thov, yuav muaj kev pab tshwj xeeb rau cov neeg xiam oob qhab lossis cov uas xav tau kev pab txhais lus kom lawv tuaj koom tau nrog Nroog Fridley (City of Fridley service) cov kev pab cuam, cov kev kawm, los sis cov dej num sib txawv. Yog koj xav tau neeg txhais lus los sis xav tau lwm yam kev pab, thov hu rau lub Nroog ntawm 763-572-3450 kom tsis pub tsawg tshaj tsib hnub ua hauj lwm ua ntej, xwv kom peb thiaj li npaj tau rau koj raws li lub sij hawm ntawv. Page 1 of 17 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: August 10, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council Conference ## Submitted By: Becca Hellegers, Employee Resources Director ## Title: Employee Resources Update ## Background Employee Resources will provide an update on Personnel. ## Recommendation ## Attachments and Other Resources ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses. Page 2 of 17 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: August 10, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council Conference ## Submitted By: Joe Starks, Finance Director ## Title: 2027 Budget Discussion ## Background City Council and staff will discuss the 2027 Proposed Budget including assumptions being used for the budget development process, revenue and expenditure data received thus far, preliminary tax capacity figures, and outstanding items still being finalized. ## Recommendation ## Attachments and Other Resources 1. 08-10-2026 Proposed 2027 Budget ## Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendl…

--- ## title: City Council Meeting Agenda ## author: Amy Douglass date: D:20260817145900Z --- ## City Council Conference Meeting August 10, 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 Luke Cardona ## Absent: Councilmember Ryan Evanson ## Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager ## Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager ## Joe Starks, Finance Director ## Becca Hellegers, Employee Resources Director ## Items for Discussion ## 1. Employee Resources Update Becca Hellegers, Employee Resources Director, provided a review of newly hired personnel at the City of Fridley in the past 12 months. 2. 2027 Budget Discussion Joe Starks, Finance Director, provided a review of the 2027 budget development for the City of Fridley to date.