## City Council Meeting August 14, 2026 at 9 a.m. ## Fridley Civic Campus 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 ## Pledge of Allegiance ## New Business 1. Certifying the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2026 Municipal Primary Election ## 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, 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 34 ## AGENDA REPORT ## Meeting Date: August 14, 2026 ## Meeting Type: City Council ## Submitted By: Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager Title: Certifying the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2026 Municipal Primary Election ## Background On August 11, 2026 (Election Day), the City conducted a Primary Election. Eligible voters selected candidates for the City offices of Councilmember for Wards 1 and 2. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 205.065 and Fridley City Charter (Charter) § 4.09, the Fridley City Council (Council) must meet to canvass (accept and certify) returns after an election. State law requires the canvassing of election results be p…

--- ## title: City Council Meeting Agenda ## author: Amy Douglass date: D:20260818173900Z --- ## Board of Canvass Meeting August 14, 2026 ## 9:00 AM ## 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 Manager ## Brendan Bremener, Elections Assistant ## New Business 1. Certifying the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2026 Municipal Primary Election Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, presented the City Council the results of the 2026 Municipal Primary Election in the City of Fridley. The City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-01, Certifying the Abstract of Votes Cast for the 2026 Municipal Primary Election.