--- ## title: City Council Meeting Minutes ## author: Amy Douglass date: D:20260720192500Z --- ## City Council Meeting July 13, 2026 ## 7:00 PM ## Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE ## Minutes ## Call to Order Mayor Ostwald called the City Council Meeting of July 13, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. ## Present ## Mayor Dave Ostwald ## Councilmember Patrick Vescio ## Councilmember Ryan Evanson ## Councilmember Luke Cardona ## Councilmember Ann Bolkcom ## Absent ## Others Present ## Walter Wysopal, City Manager ## Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager ## Nick Steiger, Police Lieutenant ## Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney ## Pledge Of Allegiance ## Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. ## Approval/Receipt of Minutes 1. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of June 22, 2026. 2. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of June 22, 2026. ## New Business 3. Resolution No. 2026-80, Approving Three Separate Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Applications to MnDOT for Citywide Safety Improvements. ## City Council Meeting 7/13/2026 Minutes Page 2 4. Resolution No 2026-83, Abating a Voluntary Assessment for 2025 Tree Removals. ## Claims 5. Resolution No. 2026-82, Approving Claims for the Period Ending July 8, 2026. Open Forum, Visitors: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes.) No one from the audience spoke. ## Adoption of Regular Agenda Motion made by Councilmember Cardona to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Vescio. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. ## Regular Agenda ## New Business 6. Resolution No. 2026-79, Appointing Election Judges for the 2026 Election Year. Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager, presented a resolution to appoint Election Judges for this year’s election activities in August and November. She provided background information and recommended approval as presented. She noted that Mayor Ostwald will be volunteering as an Election Judge and therefore should recuse himself from this item. Mayor Ostwald recused himself from this vote. Motion made by Councilmember Evanson to adopt Resolution No. 2026-79, Appointing Election Judges for the 2026 Election Year. Seconded by Councilmember Cardona. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ostwald declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. Resolution No. 2026-81, Affirming the Hearing Examiner’s Declaring the Dog Known as Astra as a Potentially Dangerous Dog (Fridley Police Division Case No. 26-113965). Nick Steiger, Police Lieutenant, explained the narrow role of the Council tonight to determine if the process worked and whether the record suppor…

## City Council Meeting July 13, 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://www.fridleymn.gov/Your- ## Government/City-Council-Commissions/Agenda-Center ## 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 June 22, 2026 2. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of June 22, 2026 ## New Business ## 3. Resolution No. 2026-80, Approving Three Separate Highway Safety Improvement ## Program (HSIP) Grant Applications to MnDOT for Citywide Safety Improvements 4. Resolution No. 2026-83, Abating a Voluntary Assessment for 2025 Tree Removals ## Claims 5. Resolution No. 2026-82, Approving Claims for the Period Ending July 8, 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 6. Resolution No. 2026-79, Appointing Election Judges for the 2026 Election Year 7. Resolution No. 2026-81, Affirming the Hearing Examiner’s Declaring the Dog Known as Astra as a Potentially Dangerous Dog (Fridley Police Division Case No. 26-113965) Page 1 of 53 ## Informal Status Reports ## 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 c…