Fridley public meetings in 2025

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will receive an update on the Met Council Sanitary Sewer Lift Station L32A Project. The body will also discuss legislative priorities.

• Update on Met Council Sanitary Sewer Lift Station L32A Project
• Discussion of legislative priorities

City Council

The City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items such as approving recent meeting minutes and a claim resolution. It will discuss and vote on several new business items, including an animal impound agreement, a public hearing to create TIF District #27, a park sculpture proposal, certification of 2026 tax levy requirements, and the FY 2026 budget with a 2026‑2030 capital investment program. The council will also consider a budget reappropriation for certain 2025 funds.

• Resolution No. 2025-170: Approving FY 2026 budget and 2026‑2030 Capital Investment Program
• Resolution No. 2025-173: Public Hearing and approval of Creation of TIF District #27
• Resolution No. 2025-172: Approving the Concept Proposal for the Commons Park Sculpture by artist Ken McCall
• Resolution No. 2025-169: Certifying the Final Tax Levy Requirements for 2026 to Anoka County
• Resolution No. 2025-168: Accepting the 2026 Animal Impound Agreement between Companion Animal Care and the City of Fridley

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will interview the Youth Commissioner, receive a finance update for November 2025 year‑to‑date, and discuss a mediation agreement for Commons Park. No decisions are noted as finalized in the agenda.

• Youth Commissioner Interview
• Finance Update – November 2025 Year‑to‑Date
• Commons Park Mediation Agreement

The council interviewed a candidate for Youth Commissioner and recommended the applicant for the Planning Commission. A finance update for November 2025 was presented. The city manager briefed the council on a mediation agreement concerning Commons Park. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will approve minutes from the November 24, 2025 meetings and adopt several resolutions, including designating precincts for the 2026 election and approving a settlement agreement. An ordinance will update fees for park shelter rentals. Public hearings will address the 2026 budget and property tax levy, as well as final plans and bids for Street Rehabilitation Project ST2026-02.

• Approve minutes from the City Council meeting of November 24, 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-164 designating precincts and polling locations for the 2026 election
• Ordinance No. 1436 amending park shelter rental fees (second reading)
• Truth-in-Taxation public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and property tax levy
• Public hearing on Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2026-02 – ordering final plans, specifications, and bids

The City Council adopted the consent agenda and regular agenda by voice vote. It approved several resolutions, including precincts for the 2026 election, an ex‑officio parks commission member, a mediated settlement, and claims for the period ending Dec. 3, 2025. The council ordered final plans, specifications and bids for Street Rehabilitation Project ST2026‑02 and approved a sanitary‑sewer lining project. All actions were passed unanimously on voice votes.

• Adopted consent agenda (voice vote, all voting aye)
• Adopted regular agenda (voice vote, all voting aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑164, designating precincts and polling locations for 2026 election (voice vote, all voting aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑165, ex‑officio member of the Parks and Recreation Commission (voice vote, all voting aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑167, mediated settlement in Hirn et al v. City of Fridley (voice vote, all voting aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 1436, updated park shelter rental fees (second reading, voice vote, all voting aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑161, ordered final plans, specifications and bids for Street Rehabilitation Project ST2026‑02 (voice vote, all voting aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑162, awarded sanitary sewer collection system lining project 26‑450 (voice vote, all voting aye)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote on several action items, including approving expenditures, the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, the 2026 budget, and the creation of TIF District #27 Rivers Edge. The board will also receive updates on homeowner grant programs and other housing programs. The meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Fridley City Hall.

• Approval of Expenditures
• Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting of October 2, 2025
• Approval of 2026 Budget
• Approval of TIF District #27 Rivers Edge
• Homeowner Grant Programs Update (informational)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will review updates on the Commons Park sculpture project, consider a pilot program to wrap utility boxes in artwork, and discuss a proposed mural for the Mississippi Street underpass. No decisions are noted as already made; the agenda items are for discussion and possible future action.

• Commons Park Sculpture Project updates and discussion
• Utility Box Art Wrap pilot program
• Vision for Mississippi St Underpass mural

The Public Arts Commission approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously adopted the Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program Policy and Guidelines. No action was taken on the Commons Park sculpture update or the Mississippi Street underpass mural vision. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program Policy and Guidelines (unanimous)
• No action taken on Commons Park sculpture project update
• No action taken on Mississippi St. underpass mural vision
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the first draft of rental fees and guidelines for Commons Park. The body will also conduct a review of City Code Chapter 508 regarding Parks and Parkways.

• First draft review of Commons Park rental fees and guidelines
• Review of City Code Chapter 508 (Parks and Parkways)

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the November 3, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. Commissioners voted to recommend approval of the first draft of rental fees and guidelines for the new Commons Park, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 8:13 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Commons Park rental fees and guidelines (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will meet on November 24, 2025 to discuss the proposed 2026 city budget and associated levy. Council members will also review the 2026‑2030 Capital Investment Program. An update on the city’s Public Art Program will be provided.

• 2026 Budget/Levy Discussion
• 2026-2030 Capital Investment Program (CIP) Discussion
• Public Art Program Update

The council heard updates on the proposed 2026 budget and levy, the 2026‑2030 Capital Investment Program, and the public art program. No motions were voted on, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting consisted of informational presentations only.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will consider routine consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and received gifts. New business includes several resolutions to accept grant agreements for a flock camera program, a solar array at Water Treatment Plant No. 3, and a sanitary inflow reduction project. The Council will also approve memorandums of agreement with local public safety unions and vote on an ordinance to update park shelter rental fees. An open forum will allow public comments on topics not on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 2025-146 – Accepting the 2025 City of Fridley Flock Camera Grant Agreement
• Resolution No. 2025-153 – Authorizing a solar grant for a solar array on Water Treatment Plant No. 3
• Resolution No. 2025-154 – Funding application and grant with the Metropolitan Council for sanitary inflow reduction
• Resolution No. 2025-157 – Memorandum of Agreement with Patrol Officers (Local #119) for Public Safety Department
• Ordinance No. 1436 – Amending fees for park shelter rentals (First Reading)

The council adopted the consent agenda and approved minutes from prior meetings. It passed several resolutions authorizing grant agreements, a solar project, and funding applications, and approved four memorandums of agreement with public safety unions. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1436 to update park shelter rental fees. All actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved proposed Consent Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10 City Council, conference, Public Arts Commission, and Parks & Rec Commission (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-146 accepting Flock Camera Grant Agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-153 authorizing solar grant for Water Treatment Plant No. 3 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-154 authorizing funding application with Metropolitan Council for sanitary inflow/infiltration reduction (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved four memorandums of agreement with public safety unions (Patrol Officers Local #119, Police Sergeants Local #310, Fire Union Local No. 1986, Police Technicians Local #514) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1436 first reading to update park shelter rental fees (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will receive updates on the Communications Division and the Anoka County Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Plan.

• Communications Division Update
• Anoka County Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Plan Update

The council received an update from the Communications Coordinator on social media, the Town Hall meeting and Council Connect. The council also listened to a presentation by the Anoka County Highway Department on the county’s transportation safety plan and its impact on Fridley. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken on these items.

City Council

The City Council will review conditional use permits for a cannabis cultivation facility and a commercial recreation center. The body is also holding public hearings regarding property easements and changes to the City Charter.

• CUP #25-02 for an indoor cannabis cultivation facility at 40 77th Avenue NE
• CUP #25-01 for an indoor commercial recreation facility at 7280 Commerce Circle East
• Public hearing on vacation and new easements for property at 7350 Commerce Lane
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 1435 to amend the City Charter
• Bids for Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2026-01 and feasibility report for ST2026-02

The City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for an indoor commercial recreation facility at 7280 Commerce Circle East (Resolution 2025-148). It also conditionally approved the vacation of existing easements and establishment of new easements for 7350 Commerce Lane (Resolution 2025-147). The council voted not to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1435 amending the Charter’s initiatives, referendums, and recall chapter. Additional routine items such as the consent agenda, regular agenda, and claims for the period ending November 5, 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for indoor recreation facility at 7280 Commerce Circle East (Resolution 2025-148)
• Conditionally approved vacation and establishment of easements for 7350 Commerce Lane (Resolution 2025-147)
• Did not approve first reading of Ordinance 1435 amending Charter initiatives, referendums, and recall chapter
• Approved claims for period ending November 5, 2025 (Resolution 2025-152)
• Adopted proposed consent agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted regular agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved receipt of minutes from various commission meetings (voice vote, unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for street rehabilitation project ST2026-01 (Resolution 2025-150)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority Conference Meeting

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a conference meeting to review a potential redevelopment project at 7350 Commerce Lane NE and receive an update on a housing development by Centra Homes.

• Review potential redevelopment at 7350 Commerce Lane NE
• Update on potential housing development by Centra Homes

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will review the concept for a new sculpture in Commons Park presented by artist Ken McCall. It will also consider the policy and guidelines for a pilot program to wrap utility boxes with artwork. The meeting will discuss these items.

• Commons Park sculpture concept review with artist Ken McCall
• Utility box art wrap pilot program policy and guidelines

The commission unanimously approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended the Commons Park sculpture concept for City Council approval, pending an engagement process with the indigenous community. It also unanimously approved the Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program Policy and Guidelines with a suggested edit.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Commons Park sculpture concept for City Council approval pending indigenous engagement (unanimous)
• Approved Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program Policy and Guidelines with edit (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a refined concept plan for Flanery Park. It will also discuss a proposed adjustment to park shelter rental and deposit rates. Additionally, the commission will review a revised meeting schedule for 2026.

• Refined Concept Plan for Flanery Park
• Proposed Park Shelter Rental and Deposit Rate Adjustment
• Revised 2026 Meeting Schedule

The commission unanimously endorsed the updated concept plan for Flanery Park after community input. It also unanimously recommended approval of the proposed shelter fee and deposit increase. The 2026 meeting schedule was revised to hold the January meeting at Springbrook Nature Center.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed updated Flanery Park concept plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of shelter fee and deposit increase (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2026 meeting schedule location change (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Fridley Charter Commission will meet to approve minutes, elect a Vice Chair, and discuss future meeting dates. The body will also review Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 regarding legal and staff reviews.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Election to vacant Vice Chair office
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates
• Review of Chapter 2: Legal and Staff Reviews
• Review of Chapter 6: Legal and Staff Reviews

Council Conference Meeting

The council will receive a Communications Division update. The meeting will include an introduction to the Anoka County Central Avenue (CSAH 35) Trail and Bridge Improvements Project.

• Communications Division Update
• Introduction to Anoka County Central Avenue (CSAH 35) Trail and Bridge Improvements Project

The council met at City Hall. Council members heard a presentation from the Anoka County Highway Department about the proposed Central Avenue (CSAH 35) trail and bridge improvements. The Communications Division also gave an update. No actions were taken or votes recorded.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of a $2,938,350 General Obligation Water Revenue Note and the approval of water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste rates for 2026. The body is also considering a zoning ordinance amendment and a benefits contract with MetLife.

• Resolution No. 2025-144: $2,938,350 General Obligation Water Revenue Note of 2025A
• Resolution No. 2025-140: Water, sanitary sewer, storm water and solid waste rates for 2026
• Ordinance No. 1434: Amending Title No. 6, Zoning and Subdivision (Second Reading)
• Resolution No. 2025-145: Contract with MetLife for employee disability and life insurance
• Resolution No. 2025-143: Designation of 2026 City Council meeting dates

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, including a $2,938,350 purchase of a water revenue note and a contract with MetLife for employee benefits. It also adopted an amendment to zoning and subdivision regulations and set utility abatement rates for 2026. All items were passed by voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-142 approving gifts, donations and sponsorships (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-144 to purchase $2,938,350 water revenue note (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-145 authorizing MetLife employee benefit contract (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended Title 6 Zoning and Subdivision (Ordinance 1434, second reading) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-140 utility abatement charges and rates for 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-143 designating council meeting dates for 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted regular agenda (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Fridley Planning Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes and consider two conditional use permit applications: one for a private soccer training facility and another for indoor cannabis cultivation.

• Approval of September 17, 2025, meeting minutes
• Conditional Use Permit CUP#25-01 for private soccer training facility
• Conditional Use Permit CUP #25-02 for indoor cannabis cultivation at 40 77th Avenue NE

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The Fridley Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will approve minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting, consider Sustainable Fridley Awards, and set the next meeting date for August 11, 2026. It will also discuss updates to the Energy Action Plan, grant information, outreach and event updates, and informal status reports. All items are listed for discussion or approval during the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 commission meeting
• Consider Sustainable Fridley Awards
• Set meeting date for August 11, 2026
• Review Energy Action Plan updates
• Discuss grant updates

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding with patrol officers. Members will also discuss health and life insurance, Minnesota Paid Leave, and proposed utility budgets and rates for 2026.

• Resolution No. 2025-135: Memorandum of Understanding with Patrol Officers (Local #119)
• Discussion on 2026 Proposed Utility Budgets/Rates
• Updates on Health Insurance, Disability & Life Insurance, and Minnesota Paid Leave

The council approved Resolution 2025-135 to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with Patrol Officers (Local #119). They discussed health, disability, life insurance and Minnesota paid leave, noting lower costs and support for using a private provider, with formal approval to come at a future meeting. They reviewed the 2026 utility budget rates, noting major increases due to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services charges and expressed a desire for clearer explanations.

• Approved Resolution 2025-135 to enter MOU with Patrol Officers (Local #119)
• Supported using a private provider for Minnesota paid leave

City Council

The Fridley City Council will consider a loan agreement with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for the Locke Park water treatment plant upgrade. It will also adopt assessments for utility repairs, tree removals, and street rehabilitation projects, and hold public hearings on traffic calming and nuisance abatement fees. Additional items include adopting a recycling grant, amending recycling and organics contracts, and a first‑reading amendment to the zoning and subdivision code.

• Resolution 2025-132: Authorize loan for Locke Park WTP GAC Treatment Addition Project
• Resolution 2025-129: Approve SCORE Grant with Anoka County for Residential Recycling Program
• Resolution 2025-130: Amend contract for recycling services with Allied Waste Services
• Public Hearing 2025-126: Adopt assessment for 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST-2025-01
• Ordinance 1434: First reading amendment to Title 6 Zoning and Subdivision definitions

The Fridley City Council approved its consent agenda and a series of resolutions covering grant agreements, utility assessments, recycling contracts, a public‑safety memorandum, and an interim use permit. After a public hearing, the council unanimously adopted the special assessment for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project (ST‑2025‑01). All actions were passed by voice vote with all members voting aye.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-122, accepting the Flock Camera Grant Agreement
• Adopted Resolution 2025-123, assessment for 2025 utility and driveway lateral repair projects
• Approved Resolution 2025-129, SCORE Grant for residential recycling program
• Approved Resolution 2025-130, amendment to recycling collection contract with Allied Waste Services
• Approved Resolution 2025-135, memorandum of understanding with Patrol Officers Local #119 for public safety
• Approved Resolution 2025-138, interim use permit for temporary storage at 7490 Central Ave NE
• Adopted Resolution 2025-126, assessment for 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project ST‑2025‑01 (unanimous voice vote)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a site tour of the Commons Park construction area. A report on the 2025 scholarship program will be presented. Staff will give a general report on Parks and Recreation operations.

• Commons Park Construction Site Tour
• Scholarship Program Report – 2025
• Fridley Parks and Recreation Staff Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the October 6 agenda and the September 2 minutes, each by unanimous vote. No formal action was taken on the Commons Park site tour, the recreation scholarship program report, or the staff report. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• No formal action on Commons Park site tour
• No formal action on recreation scholarship program report
• No formal action on staff report
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Fridley Charter Commission will meet to elect a new chair, approve meeting minutes, and discuss revisions to its bylaws and annual report. The agenda also includes a review of specific chapters and future meeting topics.

• Election to Vacant Office of Chair
• Approval of September 2, 2025 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
• Revised Bylaws
• 2025 Annual Report
• Review of Chapters 5

The Charter Commission unanimously elected Vice Chair Nelson to serve as Chair, filling the vacancy left by Clifford Johnson’s resignation. It also approved the eight scheduled meeting dates for 2026. Additional actions included adopting the annual report, directing a training session with the League of Minnesota Cities attorney, and amending charter language.

• Appointed Vice Chair Nelson as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Charter Commission meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Report with additions (unanimous)
• Directed staff to request League of Minnesota Cities attorney for training (unanimous)
• Changed the word “Officer” to “Councilmember” in the charter (unanimous)
• Accepted City Attorney’s legal clarification on Section 5.02 (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 5 as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority Conference Meeting

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a conference meeting to review its Financial Management Plan. No specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of HRA Financial Management Plan
• Conference Meeting at Fridley City Hall

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote to approve its current expenditures and adopt the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. The board will also hear a proposal for the 2026 HRA budget and receive an update on ongoing housing programs. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of Expenditures
• Approval of the Minutes from the HRA Meeting of September 4, 2025
• Proposed 2026 HRA Budget
• Update on Housing Programs

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved its pending expenditures by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:16 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved expenditures (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Public Arts Commission

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will meet on October 1, 2025 at Commons Park, 555 61st Avenue NE. The agenda includes a tour of the Commons Park construction site, a reflection on the Moore Lake Park sculpture project, discussion of the Utility Box Wrap program implementation process, and a review of the commission’s workplan. The commission will also approve the minutes from its September 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 Public Arts Commission minutes
• Commons Park construction site tour
• Moore Lake Park sculpture project reflection
• Utility Box Wrap program implementation process
• Workplan review

The Public Arts Commission approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The commission also adjourned the meeting unanimously. No formal actions were taken on the Commons Park site tour, Moore Lake Park sculpture discussion, utility‑box wrap program, or the workplan review.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No formal action taken on Commons Park construction site tour
• No formal action taken on Moore Lake Park sculpture reflection discussion
• No formal action taken on Utility Box Wrap Program implementation process
• No formal action taken on workplan review

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will hold a conference meeting on September 22, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation by Dylan Martinez, a Zoning and Code Enforcement Intern. An update on code enforcement and rental inspections will be provided by Jordynn Poferl and Andrea Buddhu. The council will discuss the proposed utility budgets and rates for 2026.

• Presentation by Dylan Martinez, Zoning and Code Enforcement Intern
• Update on code enforcement and rental inspections from Jordynn Poferl and Andrea Buddhu
• Discussion of 2026 proposed utility budgets and rates

The council received a staff update from Employee Resources Director Becca Hellegers on recent hires. The council also heard a discussion from Finance Director Joe Starks about the proposed 2026 budget and levy. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded on these items.

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on the proposed 2026 General Fund Budget and property tax levies for the city and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding street rehabilitation and public safety agreements.

• Proposed 2026 General Fund Budget (Resolution No. 2025-115)
• Proposed Property Tax Levy for 2025, collectible in 2026 (Resolution No. 2025-114)
• 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST-2025-01 assessment and change order
• 2025 East Danube Traffic Calming Project No. ST-2025-02 assessment
• Flock Camera Grant Agreement between the City and Black Forest Condominiums

The Fridley City Council approved the proposed 2026 General Fund Budget and the 2025 property tax levy collectible in 2026. It also adopted several resolutions covering a camera grant, water‑quality cost‑share, an easement for a Safe Routes to School project, a lease with the Rum River Art Center, and a change order for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project. All actions were approved by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-115, 2026 General Fund Budget (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-114, 2025 Property Tax Levy collectible 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-108, acceptance of Flock Camera Grant Agreement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-119, Water Quality Cost Share Agreement for Melody Manor rain gardens (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-120, Easement Agreement with Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 for Safe Routes to School (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-121, Lease Agreement with Rum River Art Center (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-117, Change Order 1 for 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project ST‑2025‑01 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-118, Preparation of Preliminary Report, Plans and Specs for Street Rehabilitation Project ST‑2026‑02 (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an interim use permit (IUP #25-02) for Brenk Brothers Inc. to temporarily store a shipping container outdoors at 7490 Central Ave NE, and Ordinance No. 1434 to amend Title 6 zoning and subdivision rules. The commission will also approve the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes and set the 2026 meeting dates.

• Public hearing on Interim Use Permit #25-02 for outdoor storage of a shipping container at 7490 Central Ave NE
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 1434 amending Title 6 Zoning and Subdivision regulations
• Approval of July 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates

The commission approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes, granted an interim use permit for Brenk Brothers at 7490 Central Avenue NE, and adopted Ordinance No. 1434 amending Title 6 zoning and subdivision rules. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote. Both the interim use permit and the ordinance will be forwarded to the City Council at its October 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approved July 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Interim Use Permit IUP #25‑02 for Brenk Brothers at 7490 Central Ave NE (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1434 amending Title 6 Zoning and Subdivision (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates (unanimous voice vote)

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council meeting includes staff updates and a discussion of the proposed 2026 city budget and levy. No specific actions or approvals are listed on the agenda. Residents should note that budget and levy discussions can affect future city services and tax rates.

• Staff Updates
• 2026 Budget/Levy Discussion

The council listened to a presentation on a proposed ordinance limiting detached single‑family rentals. Staff also briefed the council on code enforcement and rental inspections. A discussion of the 2026 utility budgets and rates was scheduled but not completed. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council will approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meetings and consider several new business items. Items include a second‑reading of Ordinance No. 1433 to create Title 7 (Licensing) and update Chapter 209 (Fees), a resolution updating council appointments, and approvals for a massage‑therapy license and a habitat‑restoration agreement with Great River Greening at the Innsbruck Nature Center. The council will also vote on a resolution to approve claims for the period ending September 3, 2025.

• Ordinance No. 1433 – creating Title 7 (Licensing) and updating Chapter 209 (Fees) – second reading
• Resolution No. 2025‑106 – approving massage therapy individual license for Ying Song at Dave’s Sport Shop
• Resolution No. 2025‑104 – approving cooperative agreement with Great River Greening for habitat restoration at Innsbruck Nature Center
• Resolution No. 2025‑105 – updating City Council appointments and designations
• Resolution No. 2025‑107 – approving claims for the period ending September 3, 2025

The council unanimously approved a cooperative agreement with Great River Greening to conduct habitat‑restoration work at the Innsbruck Nature Center. It also approved a massage therapist individual license for Ying Song to operate at Dave’s Sport Shop. The consent agenda, regular agenda, and several resolutions and claims were adopted by voice vote. No items were denied.

• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Great River Greening for habitat restoration at Innsbruck Nature Center (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Massage Therapist Individual License for Ying Song at Dave’s Sport Shop (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Consent Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Regular Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Minutes from August 25, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Claims for period ending September 3, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1433 (title update to City Code) – recorded as second reading
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-105 updating City Council appointments and designations

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider several action items, including approval of expenditures and minutes, adoption of the final HRA tax levy for taxes payable in 2026, designation of bank signers, and decertification of two TIF districts. An informational update on housing programs will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of Expenditures
• Resolution 2025-06: Adopt final HRA Tax Levy for 2026
• Resolution 2025-07: Designate Bank Signers
• Resolution 2025-08: Decertify TIF District #17
• Resolution 2025-09: Decertify TIF District #19

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved its expenditures and the August 7 meeting minutes. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-06, establishing the final tax levy for 2026. The board also approved designating official bank signers and decertified Tax Increment Financing Districts #17 and #19.

• Approved expenditures (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-06, final HRA tax levy for 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-07, designating official bank signers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-08, decertification of TIF District #17 (Gateway East) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-09, decertification of TIF District #19 (5110 Main Street Project) (unanimous voice vote)

Public Arts Commission

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will approve the minutes from its August 6, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a project kickoff with artist Ken McCall and consider the ribbon‑cutting for a new sculpture at Moore Lake Park. The commission will also address next steps for the utility box wrap program and set proposed dates for its 2026 meetings.

• Approve August 6, 2025 Public Arts Commission minutes
• Project kickoff meeting with artist Ken McCall
• Discussion of Moore Lake Park sculpture ribbon cutting
• Utility box wrap program next steps
• Proposed 2026 meeting dates for the Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission approved the corrected minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended moving forward with a utility‑box wrap program for six new boxes on University Avenue. The commission also approved the full slate of proposed 2026 meeting dates. No formal actions were taken on the artist kickoff discussion or the Moore Lake Park sculpture ribbon‑cutting event.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended pursuing utility box wrap program for six boxes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 Public Arts Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously
• No formal action on project kickoff with artist Ken McCall
• No formal action on Moore Lake Park frog sculpture ribbon‑cutting discussion

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the Fridley Community Festival and operations planning for Commons Park. The body will also review a cooperative agreement with Great River Greening for habitat restoration at the Innsbruck Nature Center.

• Cooperative Agreement with Great River Greening for habitat restoration at Innsbruck Nature Center
• Fridley Community Festival discussion
• Commons Park operations planning

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to support the Fridley 49er Days festival date change while keeping its name and to recommend approval of a cooperative agreement with Great River Greening for habitat restoration at Innsbruck Nature Center. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting also included staff reports and an adjournment at 8:15 p.m.

• Supported Fridley 49er Days date change and kept the event name, motion passed unanimously
• Recommended approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Great River Greening for habitat restoration at Innsbruck Nature Center, motion passed unanimously

Charter Commission

The Charter Commission will meet to review the commission's bylaws and Chapter 5 of the city charter. The body will also address the resignation of member Clifford Johnson.

• Resignation of Clifford Johnson
• Review of Bylaws
• Review of Chapters 5

The Charter Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It accepted the resignation of Clifford Johnson. The commission voted to include remote‑attendance language in the bylaws and approved the amended bylaws. A motion to table Chapter 5 was also passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all voting aye, unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (all voting aye, unanimous)
• Accepted Clifford Johnson’s resignation (all voting aye, unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of remote‑attendance language in bylaws (all voting aye, unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaws (all voting aye, unanimous)
• Motion to exclude remote‑attendance language failed (most voting nay)
• Tabled Chapter 5 until October meeting (all voting aye, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (all voting aye, unanimous)

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the proposed budget and levy for 2026. The meeting also includes a presentation by Ryan Solberg from the City Manager’s Office/HRA Intern.

• 2026 Proposed Budget/Levy Discussion
• Presentation by Ryan Solberg, City Manager’s Office/HRA Intern

The council listened to a presentation by the City Manager's office intern on summer business‑retention visits. The Finance Director briefed the council on the proposed 2026 budget and levy impact, and the Parks and Recreation Director discussed staffing needs for expanded park programs. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of recent meeting minutes. It will vote on a resolution accepting a joint powers agreement on crimes against children and on approving outstanding claims. The council will also consider a budget amendment to fund a public works rooftop solar array and an ordinance creating a new licensing title and updating fee chapters. All items will be discussed and voted on separately.

• Resolution No. 2025-101 – authorizing a 2025 budget amendment for the public works rooftop solar array
• Ordinance No. 1433 – creating Title No. 7 (Licensing) of the Fridley City Code and updating Chapter 209 (Fees) – first reading
• Resolution No. 2025-103 – accepting the 2025 Joint Powers Agreement Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
• Resolution No. 2025-102 – approving claims for the period ending August 20, 2025
• Approve the minutes from the City Council meeting of August 11, 2025

The council adopted the consent agenda and approved the August 11, 2025 City Council minutes. It accepted the Joint Powers Agreement on Crimes Against Children and approved claims for the period ending August 20, 2025. A budget amendment was authorized to fund a rooftop solar array for the Public Works facility, and the first reading of an ordinance creating Title 7 (Licensing) in the city code was approved. All actions were passed by voice vote with unanimous support.

• Adopted proposed Consent Agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes from August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Received commission minutes (Parks & Rec June 2, HRA June 5, EQEC July 8, Parks & Rec July 9) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-103, accepting the 2025 Joint Powers Agreement Crimes Against Children (ICAC) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-102, approving claims for the period ending August 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-101, authorizing a 2025 budget amendment for the Public Works rooftop solar array (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1433 creating Title 7 (Licensing) of the Fridley City Code (unanimous)
• Adopted regular agenda and adjourned the meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will review and vote on extending its recycling and organics service contracts. The meeting will also set the 2025 commission meeting dates, appoint a non‑voting youth member, and receive updates on awards, the Energy Action Plan, outreach, and grants.

• Recycling and organics contract extensions
• Set 2025 meeting dates for the commission
• Appointment of a non‑voting youth member
• Updates on Sustainable Fridley Awards
• Energy Action Plan and grant updates

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a three‑year extension of the city’s recycling and organics contracts. The 2026 meeting dates were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year extension of recycling and organics contracts (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fridley City Council will consider three resolutions. One approves a public art agreement for Commons Park. Another adopts the City Data Practices Policy. The third resolution modifies special use permits, allowing an automotive repair at 6301 Highway 65 NE and repealing three expired permits.

• Resolution 2025-97: Approve three‑party public art agreement for Commons Park
• Resolution 2025-98: Approve City of Fridley Data Practices Policy
• Resolution 2025-99: Approve special use permit for automotive repair at 6301 Highway 65 NE and repeal permits SP #79-03 and SP #84-15

The council adopted the consent agenda and approved the minutes from July 28 and a July 16 planning commission meeting. It approved four resolutions: a three‑party public‑art agreement for Commons Park, the city’s Data Practices Policy, a special‑use permit for an automotive repair shop and the repeal of three expired permits, and claims for the period ending August 6, 2025. All actions were taken by voice vote with unanimous approval.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 28 City Council minutes, council conference minutes, and July 16 planning commission minutes
• Approved Resolution 2025‑97, three‑party public‑art agreement for Commons Park
• Approved Resolution 2025‑98, City Data Practices Policy
• Approved Resolution 2025‑99, special‑use permit for automotive repair and repeal of three expired permits at 6301 Highway 65 NE
• Approved Resolution 2025‑100, claims for period ending August 6, 2025

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider several approvals, including expenditures and meeting minutes. It will set the dates for its 2026 meetings. The board will vote on Resolution 2025-05, which reassigns a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) note related to the Axle Apartments project. An update on housing programs will be provided as an informational item.

• Approval of expenditures
• Approval of minutes from the June 5, 2025 HRA meeting
• Approval of HRA meeting dates for 2026
• Approval of Resolution 2025-05 – reassignment of TIF note for Axle Apartments

The Authority unanimously approved its pending expenditures. It also approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes and the schedule of HRA meetings for 2026. Finally, the board approved Resolution 2025-05 to reassign the TIF note for the Axle Apartments property to the new owner.

• Approved pending expenditures (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 HRA meeting dates (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 reassignment of TIF note for Axle Apartments (unanimous voice vote)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss an ordinance update regarding youth membership. The body will also review community engagement summaries for two local parks.

• Ordinance update for Youth Member and Non-Voting Youth Sports Representative Member
• Flanery Park Community Engagement Summary
• Summit Square Park Community Engagement Summary
• 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates

The commission unanimously approved opening the ex officio youth sports member application to all Fridley youth sports organizations. It also unanimously selected playground concept 1 for Flanery Park and playground option two for Summit Square Park. The commission unanimously approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ex officio youth sports member application open to all Fridley youth sports organizations (unanimous)
• Selected playground concept 1 for Flanery Park (unanimous)
• Selected playground option two for Summit Square Park (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will receive a finance update covering year‑to‑date figures for June 2025. Council members will also discuss the proposed 2026‑2030 Capital Investment Program.

• Finance Update – June 2025 Year‑to‑Date
• Proposed 2026‑2030 Capital Investment Program (CIP) Discussion

The council received a June 2025 year‑to‑date financial update from Finance Director Joe Starks. The council also discussed the proposed 2026‑2030 Capital Investment Improvement Program. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including grant agreements for solar arrays. The body will also review gifts, donations, and claims for approval.

• Resolution No. 2025-93: Solar on Public Buildings Grant Agreement for the Public Works Building
• Resolution No. 2025-94: Solar on Public Buildings Grant Agreement for the Commons Park Building
• Resolution No. 2025-92: Approval of gifts, donations, and sponsorships received June 14 to July 11, 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-96: Appointment of Councilmember Bolkcom to the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
• Resolution No. 2025-95: Approval of claims for the period ending July 23, 2025

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and adopted the minutes from the July 14 meeting. It approved gifts and donations received, authorized two solar grant agreements for the Public Works and Commons Park buildings, appointed a councilmember to the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, and approved claims for the period ending July 23, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-92 approving gifts, donations and sponsorships (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Execution of Solar Grant for Public Works Building (Resolution No. 2025-93, unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized Execution of Solar Grant for Commons Park Building (Resolution No. 2025-94, unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Councilmember Bolkcom to Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (Resolution No. 2025-96, unanimous voice vote)
• Approved claims for period ending July 23, 2025 (Resolution No. 2025-95, unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Fridley Planning Commission will consider approving the minutes from its May 21, 2025 meeting. A public hearing is scheduled, followed by any other business items. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Approval of the May 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public hearing
• Other business

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving Special Use Permit SP #25-03 for an automobile service at 6301 Highway 65 NE, with stipulations, and revoking SP #79-03 and SP #84-15. The commission also approved the May 21, 2025 minutes, opened and closed the public hearing, and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous voice votes.

• Approved May 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on Special Use Permit SP #25-03 (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on SP #25-03 (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of SP #25-03 with stipulations and revocation of SP #79-03 and SP #84-15 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will discuss the Fridley Liquor Market Study. The council will also receive an update on the Emergency Operations Plan. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Fridley Liquor Market Study – discussion
• Emergency Operations Plan Update – discussion

The council heard a refresher on the Emergency Operations Plan from Police Lieutenant Andrew Todd. The council also received a market analysis of Fridley liquor stores presented by Finance Director Joe Starks and Liquor Operations Manager Kyle Birkholz. Council members indicated they want to continue discussing the study’s findings.

City Council

The City Council will review a second reading of an ordinance regarding special events and city fees. The body is also considering grants for Flock cameras and an electric vehicle charger at Moore Lake Park.

• Ordinance No. 1432: Adding Chapter 210 (Special Events) and updating Chapter 209 (Fees)
• Resolution No. 2025-83: Flock Camera Grant Agreement with Callisto Commons
• Resolution No. 2025-84: MPCA grant for an electric vehicle charger at Moore Lake Park
• Resolution 2025-88: Call for bids for Locke Park WTP GAC Treatment Addition Project No. 24-199
• Resolution No. 2025-87: Easement agreement with CenterPoint Energy

The Fridley City Council adopted the consent and regular agendas by voice vote. It approved a massage therapy business license for Dave’s Sport Shop and an individual license for Li Liu. The council also authorized an easement agreement with CenterPoint Energy and a call for bids for the Locke Park water‑treatment project.

• Approved the proposed consent agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved the regular agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved the massage therapy business license for Dave’s Sport Shop and individual license for Li Liu (voice vote, unanimous)
• Authorized execution of an easement agreement with CenterPoint Energy (voice vote, unanimous)
• Authorized a call for bids for the Locke Park WTP GAC Treatment Addition Project No. 24‑199 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved the June 23, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)

Public Arts Commission

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will meet to review updates on the Commons Park sculpture, the Moore Lake Park sculpture, and to consider an updated workplan and smaller-scale public art options. The meeting also includes approval of the June 4, 2025 commission minutes.

• Commons Park Sculpture Update
• Updated Workplan
• Smaller-scale Public Art Options
• Moore Lake Park Sculpture Update
• Approval of June 4, 2025 Public Arts Commission Minutes

The Public Arts Commission approved its meeting agenda and the June 4, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It endorsed the proposed location and surrounding landscaped garden for the Moore Lake Park sculpture, also unanimously. No formal action was taken on the Commons Park sculpture update, the 2025‑2026 workplan draft, or the smaller‑scale public art options. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Endorsed proposed location and landscaped garden for Moore Lake Park sculpture (unanimously)
• No formal action on Commons Park Sculpture update
• No formal action on 2025‑2026 Workplan draft
• No formal action on Smaller‑scale Public Art Options
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimously)

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The commission will first approve the agenda and the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting. It will then consider the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report. The meeting also includes updates on the Energy Action Plan, grant activities, and outreach events, followed by informal status reports before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting
• Review the 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report
• Energy Action Plan updates
• Grant updates
• Outreach and events updates

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 13, 2025 minutes. Commissioners decided to cancel the September meeting and replace it with a bike ride on new trails starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Fridley Civic Campus. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled September meeting; scheduled bike ride at 6:00 p.m. (decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a groundbreaking ceremony at Commons Park. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Commons Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

Council members attended a groundbreaking ceremony for construction at Commons Park, part of the Parks System Improvement Plan. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the city code to add a special events chapter and update fees. The body is also deciding on business license denials, a liquor license revocation, and an accessory dwelling unit permit.

• Ordinance No. 1432: Adding Chapter 210 (Special Events) and updating Chapter 209 (Fees)
• Resolution No. 2025-71: Denying massage therapy licenses for Li Liu and Oasis Spa
• Resolution No. 2025-77: Revoking on-sale liquor license for Continental Restaurant at 1040 Osborne Road
• Resolution No. 2025-82: Accessory dwelling unit permit for 6187 Heather Circle
• Resolution No. 2025-75: Equity-focused water efficiency grant for Park Plaza Cooperative

The City Council adopted the proposed Consent Agenda and the regular agenda by unanimous voice votes. It denied the Massage Therapy Business and Individual License applications for Li Liu and Oasis Spa (Resolution 2025-71). The Council also accepted three hearing documents into the record by unanimous voice vote. A resolution to revoke an on‑sale liquor license was presented but no vote on that action was recorded.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted Regular Agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Denied Massage Therapy Business & Individual License for Li Liu/Oasis Spa (Resolution 2025-71)
• Accepted three hearing documents into the record (voice vote, unanimous)

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will receive an update on the Emerald Ash Borer mitigation plan. It will hear about Medtronic’s tax court appeal. A recodification update will be presented. The council will discuss the community garden program.

• Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan – status update
• Medtronic Tax Court Appeal – briefing
• Recodification Update – information presentation
• Community Garden Program – discussion

The council received updates on the Emerald Ash Borer mitigation plan, the Medtronic tax court appeal, Title 7 code recodification, and a public request to restart the community garden program. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no votes were recorded.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will approve meeting minutes, financial reports, and grant resolutions. The body will also consider a special use permit for a clinic and a temporary storage permit for powersports vehicles.

• Approve minutes from May 27, 2025
• Authorize application for University Avenue safety improvements
• Approve ACFR for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024
• Approve Special Use Permit #25-02 for clinic at 1413 Gardena Ave NE
• Approve Interim Use Permit #25-01 for powersports storage at 7151 Hwy 65 N.E.

The Fridley City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and several grant-related resolutions, including an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for University Avenue safety improvements. It also approved a special use permit for a clinic, an interim use permit for Chopper Motorsports, and appointed a new member to the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Authorized application to U.S. DOT for University Avenue safety improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Chopper Motorsports at 7151 Highway 65 NE (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for clinic at 1413 Gardena Ave NE (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement for IIJA discretionary grant for University Avenue safety (unanimous)
• Approved Community Implementation Grant for Commons Park improvements (unanimous)
• Appointed Emma Carter to Environmental Quality and Energy Commission (unanimous)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to elect its officers for the year. The body will also review expenditures and receive an update on housing programs.

• Annual Election of Officers
• Approval of Expenditures
• Update on Housing Programs

The Authority approved its pending expenditures by unanimous voice vote. The May 1, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Commissioners elected Elizabeth Showalter as Chair and Troy Brueggemeier as Vice Chair, each confirmed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved pending expenditures (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Elizabeth Showalter as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Troy Brueggemeier as Vice Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Arts Commission

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will discuss an update on the Moore Lake Park sculpture, review the draft 2025‑2026 workplan, and consider a community‑engagement model for the Commons Park sculpture. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes.

• Moore Lake Park sculpture update
• 2025‑2026 workplan draft discussion
• Commons Park sculpture community engagement model

The commission unanimously approved the June 4 agenda and the minutes from the May 7 and May 14 meetings. No formal actions were taken on the Moore Lake Park sculpture update, the 2025‑2026 workplan draft, or the Commons Park sculpture agreement. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:00 p.m.

• Approved June 4, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Took no formal action on Moore Lake Park sculpture update
• Took no formal action on 2025‑2026 workplan draft
• Took no formal action on Commons Park sculpture agreement
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will consider the 2025 workplan during the meeting. The agenda includes an open forum for public comments, approval of minutes, and a staff report on park and recreation operations. No specific actions or contracts are listed.

• Open Forum – public may address the commission (max 5 minutes)
• 2025 Workplan Review and Discussion – review of upcoming projects and priorities
• Fridley Parks and Recreation Staff Report – update from staff on operations

The commission approved the June 2 agenda and the May 5 minutes, each by unanimous vote. The 2025‑2026 workplan was reviewed but no formal action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approve June 2 agenda – passed unanimously
• Approve May 5 minutes – passed unanimously
• No action on 2025‑2026 workplan – no formal approval
• Adjourn meeting at 7:40 p.m. – passed unanimously

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will hold a conference meeting to receive updates on the Northstar Commuter Rail and the Public Art Program. The body will also discuss police staffing.

• Northstar Commuter Rail update
• Police staffing discussion
• Public Art Program update

The council heard background on the Metropolitan Council and MnDOT decision to end the Northstar Light Rail and the related lease issues. A report noted the police department is fully staffed and described a new two‑position opportunity through ISD 14. Officials also reviewed the public‑art process for Commons Park involving the City Council, Public Arts Commission, and a private foundation. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will approve routine minutes and a claims payment, and consider a new zoning code, a bridge project agreement, and a denied massage therapy license.

• Approve minutes from May 12, 2025
• Approve claims through May 21, 2025
• Approve new Zoning and Subdivision code (Ordinance 1431)
• Approve joint powers agreement for 44th Avenue bridge
• Deny massage therapy business license applications

The Fridley City Council approved several resolutions, including participation in the Minnesota Local Performance Measurement Program, approval of gifts and sponsorships, a second reading of a zoning and subdivision ordinance, a temporary liquor permit for the Lions Club, and a joint powers agreement with Anoka County for bridge and trail improvements. The council also denied the business license for Lotus Spa and the individual massage therapist licenses for five applicants. All actions were adopted by voice vote with unanimous approval.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-59, participation in Minnesota Local Performance Measurement Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-61, gifts, donations and sponsorships received Apr‑May 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1431, second reading of zoning, subdivision, fences, fees and signs changes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-60, temporary intoxicating liquor permit for Fridley Lions Club event (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-62, claims for period ending May 21, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-56, joint powers agreement with Anoka County for 44th Avenue bridge and trail improvements (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied Resolution No. 2025-58, Lotus Spa business license and five individual massage therapist licenses (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The commission will also address an appeal item under other business.

• Public hearing
• Appeal item

The commission acted as the Board of Appeal to review an appeal of a denied accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permit for 6187 Heather Circle. After hearing staff findings and the applicant’s input, the commission voted to uphold the staff decision to deny the ADU permit. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Uphold staff decision to deny ADU permit at 6187 Heather Circle (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land-use permits. The body will consider a special use permit for a clinic and an interim use permit for vehicle storage.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit SP #25-03 for a clinic at 1413 Gardena Ave NE
• Public hearing for Interim Use Permit IUP #25-01 for Chopper Powersports to store and display off-road vehicles at 7151 Hwy 65 N.E.

The commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It recommended approval of Special Use Permit SP #25-02 for a clinic at 1413 Gardena Avenue NE, subject to stipulations and revocation of a prior daycare permit. It also recommended approval of Interim Use Permit IUP #25-01 for off‑road vehicle storage at 7151 Highway 65 NE for three years, ending June 9, 2028, subject to stipulations. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit SP #25-02 for clinic, subject to stipulations and revocation of prior daycare permit (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit IUP #25-01 for off‑road vehicle storage, three‑year term ending June 9, 2028, subject to stipulations (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Public Arts Commission

The Fridley Public Arts Commission will hold candidate interviews to determine a finalist for a public art installation at Commons Park. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and discussion of old business and other items.

• Candidate interviews to determine finalist for public art installation at Commons Park
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Public Arts Commission interviewed two artists, Ken McCall and CJ Rench, and after deliberation chose Ken McCall as the preferred artist for the planned sculpture in Commons Park. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting then adjourned.

• Selected Ken McCall as preferred artist for Commons Park sculpture

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The Fridley Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will meet on May 13, 2025 at the Fridley Civic Campus. The agenda includes approval of the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes and updates on the solid waste abatement program, recycling contracts, the Energy Action Plan, grants, and outreach activities. The commission will also receive informal status reports before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting
• Solid Waste Abatement Program and Recycling Contracts Updates
• Energy Action Plan Updates
• Grant Updates
• Outreach and Events Updates

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 8, 2025 minutes. It also voted to proceed with developing contract extensions for the city's recycling and organics recycling program with Republic Services. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with contract extensions with Republic Services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss a labor agreement for the Public Safety Department. The meeting also includes a tour and update regarding the city's water system.

• Resolution No. 2025-54: Agreement with Police Technician Union (LELS Local #514) for 2025 and 2026
• Locke Park Water Treatment Plant tour and water system update

The council reviewed Resolution 2025‑54, which would approve an agreement with the Police Technician Union (LELS Local #514) for the public safety department for fiscal years 2025‑2026. The agreement had been approved by union members and is within the city’s budget, but the minutes do not record a formal council vote or adoption. Council members also received a tour and update of the Locke Park Water Treatment plant and its Granulated Activated Carbon system. No other actions were taken.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will meet on May 12, 2025 to consider routine consent agenda items and several new business proposals. Council members will vote on a joint powers agreement with Anoka County to reconstruct County State Aid Highway 6 (Mississippi Street NE) at 7th Street NE. Other items include a labor agreement with the Police Technician Union, a public hearing on an on‑sale liquor license for Que Taco, and an ordinance updating the city’s zoning and subdivision code.

• Resolution No. 2025-55: Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 6 (Mississippi St NE) at 7th St NE.
• Resolution No. 2025-54: Approve and authorize signing an agreement with the Police Technician Union (LELS Local #514) for 2025‑2026.
• Public Hearing and Resolution No. 2025-53: Approve on‑sale liquor license for Que Taco (applicant Margarito Martinez).
• Ordinance No. 1431: Public hearing and first reading to create Title 6 (Zoning and Subdivision) of the Fridley City Code, repealing Chapters 205, 211, 213 and amending Chapters 209 and 506.
• Consent agenda items: approve minutes from April 28, 2025 council and board meetings and approve claims for the period ending May 7, 2025.

The council adopted the consent agenda and the regular agenda by unanimous voice votes. It approved an on‑sale liquor license for Que Taco at 8300 University Avenue. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1431, which updates the city’s zoning and subdivision code. Additional resolutions authorizing a police‑technician union agreement, a joint powers agreement for Highway 6 reconstruction, and claims for the period ending May 7 2025 were also approved.

• Adopted consent agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted regular agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved on‑sale liquor license for Que Taco, 8300 University Avenue (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1431 updating the zoning code (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑54 authorizing police technician union agreement (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑55 joint powers agreement for Highway 6 reconstruction (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑57 approving claims for period ending May 7 2025 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the April 28 2025 City Council meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to review artist responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The body will also act on the approval of the April 2, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Review of artist responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
• Approval of April 2, 2025, meeting minutes

The Public Arts Commission approved the April 2 minutes unanimously. Commissioners chose Ken McCall and CJ Rench as the top two artists and set virtual interview times of 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM CST on May 14, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:00 PM.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Ken McCall (Garden City, Idaho) for interview
• Selected CJ Rench (Hood River, Oregon) for interview
• Scheduled virtual interviews for 6:00 PM CST on May 14, 2025
• Scheduled virtual interviews for 7:00 PM CST on May 14, 2025
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a preview of summer programming, future planning for community gardens, a recommendation for the 2026 Parks Capital Investment Program, and improvement priorities for Locke Park. A staff report will also be presented. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Summer Programming Preview
• Community Gardens Future Planning
• 2026 Parks Capital Investment Program Recommendation
• Locke Park Improvement Priorities
• Fridley Parks and Recreation Staff Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 7 minutes. It also unanimously recommended starting a community garden program at Locke Park and approved the proposed 2026 Capital Investment Program. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:43 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended staff begin community garden program at Locke Park (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Capital Investment Program as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Charter Commission will consider approval of the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review Chapter 5 of the city charter and the commission onboarding manual. The commission will also identify topics for future meetings.

• Approval of April 7, 2025 Charter Commission meeting minutes
• Review of Chapter 5 of the charter
• Consideration of the Commission onboarding manual
• Discussion of future meeting topics

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 7, 2025 minutes. It then voted to table further action on Chapter 5 until the September meeting and to postpone the Commission Onboarding Manual decision until the bylaws discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Chapter 5 until September meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Commission Onboarding Manual decision until bylaws discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 p.m. (unanimous)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Fridley Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider several actions at its May 1 meeting. Items include approving expenditures, approving minutes from the February 6 meeting, amending an exclusive negotiations agreement with Centra Homes, and awarding a demolition contract for Central Avenue and Mississippi Street. An informational update on housing programs will also be presented.

• Approve expenditures
• Approve minutes from the HRA meeting of February 6, 2025
• Amend exclusive negotiations agreement with Centra Homes
• Award demolition contract for Central Avenue & Mississippi Street
• Provide update on housing programs

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved several items, including extending an exclusive negotiations agreement and awarding a demolition contract. The demolition contract was awarded to Bollig and Sons, Inc. for $87,678 to remove three vacant, blighted buildings on Central Avenue and Mississippi Street, with waste to be disposed at the Elk River demolition landfill. The exclusive negotiations agreement with Centra Homes was extended through December 1, 2025. The meeting also approved routine expenditures and prior meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Approved routine expenditures (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved HRA Resolution No. 2025-03, extending exclusive negotiations agreement with Centra Homes through Dec 1, 2025 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved HRA Resolution No. 2025-04, awarding demolition contract to Bollig and Sons, Inc. for $87,678 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will receive and discuss the draft of the recodified zoning and subdivision code before the May 12 public hearing. Staff and the consulting firm HKGi have reduced the document from 400 to 244 pages and incorporated changes recommended by the Planning Commission. The Council will consider the outlined district renamings, consolidations, eliminations, and updated standards.

• Renamed residential districts (e.g., R‑1 to “Traditional Single‑Unit Residential”)
• Combined commercial districts C‑1 and C‑2 into B‑1 “Local Business”
• Eliminated C‑R1 “General Office” (affects 5 acres and 5 parcels) and M‑4 “Manufacturing Only” (affects 12 acres and 3 parcels)
• Moved Hyde Park Neighborhood from special to residential districts and Onaway from special to non‑residential districts
• Updated Floodplain Overlay elevation to a standard two‑foot increase to maintain FHA loan eligibility

The council received a presentation on the zoning code recodification process. The finance director reported on economic conditions affecting the 2026 budget. The March 2025 finance update will be emailed to council members. No motions were made or votes taken.

City Council

The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is meeting to determine if taxable property in Fridley has been properly valued and classified. The board will consider appeals from property owners regarding 2025 Estimated Market Values.

• LBAE Resolution No. 2025-01 to approve equalization of assessed valuations
• Proposed reduction of 6499 University Ave. NE from $3,440,800 to $2,650,000
• Review of 8201 Hickory St. NE with no change to $3,020,600 valuation

The board reduced the assessed value of 6499 University Avenue NE to $2,650,000. It affirmed market values of $3,020,600 for 8201 Hickory Street, $308,100 for 6359 Van Buren Street, and $51,975,900 for the five parcels at 710 Medtronic Parkway. The board then approved LBAE Resolution No. 2025-01, adopting the equalized valuations. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Reduced valuation of 6499 University Avenue NE to $2,650,000 (unanimous)
• Affirmed market value of $3,020,600 for 8201 Hickory Street (unanimous)
• Affirmed market value of $308,100 for 6359 Van Buren Street (unanimous)
• Affirmed cumulative market value of $51,975,900 for five parcels at 710 Medtronic Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved LBAE Resolution No. 2025-01, adopting the equalized valuations (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a proclamation designating May as Arbor Month and receive various commission meeting minutes. The body will also review a city code amendment regarding commissions and approve claims and donations.

• Proclamation of May as Arbor Month
• Ordinance No. 1430: Amending City Code Chapter 105, Commissions (Second Reading)
• Resolution No. 2025-52: Approving gifts, donations, and sponsorships (March 8 – April 18, 2025)
• Resolution No. 2025-51: Approving claims for the period ending April 23, 2025

The council adopted the consent agenda by unanimous voice vote. It received minutes from the March 5 Public Arts Commission, the March 11 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission, the April 16 Planning Commission, the April 14 City Council meeting, and the April 14 City Council conference meeting. The council approved Resolution 2025-52 for gifts, donations and sponsorships and Ordinance 1430 amending City Code Chapter 105, as well as Resolution 2025-51 approving claims. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Received minutes from Public Arts Commission (March 5 2025)
• Received minutes from Environmental Quality and Energy Commission (March 11 2025)
• Received minutes from Planning Commission (April 16 2025)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑52 approving gifts, donations and sponsorships (March 8 – April 18 2025)
• Approved Ordinance 1430 amending City Code Chapter 105 (second reading)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑51 approving claims for period ending April 23 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 432. This proposal would repeal the current Zoning and Subdivision chapters and adopt a new Title 6 Zoning and Subdivision. The body will also review its onboarding manual.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 432 to repeal Chapter 205 Zoning and Chapter 211 Subdivision
• Proposed adoption of new Title 6 Zoning and Subdivision
• Review of Commission Onboarding Manual

The commission approved the December 18, 2024 minutes, opened and then closed a public hearing on Ordinance No. 432, and voted to approve the ordinance that repeals Chapter 205 (Zoning) and Chapter 211 (Subdivision) and adopts a new Title 6. The ordinance will be forwarded to City Council for review at its May 12 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 18, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on Ordinance No. 432 (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 432 repealing Chapters 205 & 211 and adopting Title 6 (unanimous voice vote)
• Reviewed and acknowledged receipt of the Commission onboarding manual
• Noted upcoming Commission appreciation dinner and RSVP reminder
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will discuss a special event permit request. The agenda includes an accessibility notice offering free interpretation and translation services for participants with disabilities.

• Special Event Permit
• Accessibility notice for interpretation and translation services

The council heard a review of the revised proposed Special Event Permit presented by Assistant City Manager Melissa Moore. No vote or formal action on the permit was recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a grant for Safe Routes to School projects and a water‑quality cost‑share agreement. It will also consider routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes, business license renewals, and claims. Public hearings will be held on revoking a massage‑therapy license and on traffic‑calming improvements on East Danube Road. An ordinance to amend the city code chapter on commissions will be discussed.

• Resolution No. 2025‑47: Authorize execution of Active Transportation Grant for Safe Routes to School improvements
• Resolution No. 2025‑49: Authorize Water Quality Cost Share Agreement with Coon Creek Watershed District for rain garden planning
• Public Hearing and Resolution No. 2025‑44: Revoke the Massage Therapy Business License for Daily Massage
• Resolution No. 2025‑46: Public hearing and order traffic‑calming improvements along East Danube Road
• Ordinance No. 1430: Amend Fridley City Code Chapter 105, Commissions (First Reading)

The council adopted the proposed consent agenda and the regular agenda by unanimous voice votes. A public hearing on revoking the Daily Massage business license was held and the hearing was closed by unanimous voice vote. Several resolutions on grants, appointments and licenses were presented, but the minutes do not record a vote on those items.

• Adopted proposed Consent Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted regular agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on revoking Daily Massage business license (unanimous voice vote)

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will hear a presentation on climate planning workshops from Park Plaza Cooperative. The body will also review the GreenStep Cities Annual Report and receive updates on the Energy Action Plan and grants.

• Presentation by Park Plaza Cooperative on Climate Planning Workshops
• GreenStep Cities Annual Report
• Energy Action Plan updates
• Grant updates

The Environmental Quality & Energy Commission approved the agenda and the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. No substantive actions were taken on any presentations or reports. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Charter Commission

The Fridley Charter Commission will consider and vote on several agenda items, including approval of the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes, acknowledgment of upcoming term expirations, and a discussion with the City Council. The commission will also review Chapter 5 and plan future meeting topics. No substantive policy changes are listed.

• Approve March 3, 2025 Charter Commission meeting minutes
• Upcoming term expirations for Don Findell and Val Rolstad
• Commission appreciation dinner
• Discussion with the Fridley City Council
• Review of Chapter 5 and future meeting topics

The Charter Commission approved its agenda and the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously reappointed Commissioners Valerie Rolstad and Donald Findell whose terms were expiring. The commission voted to table the review of Chapter 5. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all voting aye)
• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all voting aye)
• Reappointed Commissioners Rolstad and Findell (all voting aye)
• Tabled Chapter 5 review (all voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all voting aye)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Fridley Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss volunteer check‑ins for the Innsbruck Nature Center and the Fridley Youth Sports Association baseball program, approve the bid for Commons Park construction, and recognize staff with an appreciation dinner. The meeting also includes staff reports and an open forum for public comments.

• Innsbruck Nature Center invasive species volunteer check‑in
• Fridley Youth Sports Association baseball check‑in
• Commons Park bid approval and construction update
• Commission appreciation dinner
• Staff reports for Parks and Recreation team

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the April 7 agenda and the February 3 minutes, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:08 p.m. by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda for April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for February 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from the March 5, 2025, meeting. The commission is also discussing a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for a sculpture at Commons Park.

• Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Commons Park Sculpture

The Public Arts Commission approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote after amendments. No other motions were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct candidate interviews. These interviews are for positions on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Housing and Redevelopment Authority candidate interviews
• Parks and Recreation Commission candidate interviews

The council held candidate interviews for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Parks and Recreation Commission. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned.

City Council

The Fridley City Council will consider several routine consent‑agenda items, including minutes from commissions and a claim approval. New business includes resolutions for a water‑treatment expansion at Locke Park, a grant agreement for flock cameras, and support for the Lawns to Legumes program. The council will also act on amendments to a street‑rehabilitation feasibility report, a construction‑manager agreement for the Commons Park Building, and award the Commons Park Improvements Project.

• Resolution 2025-25 – Approving application to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for the Locke Park Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Expansion Project
• Resolution 2025-30 – Accepting the 2025 City of Fridley Flock Camera Grant Agreement with Friendly Chevrolet and Springbrook Apartments
• Resolution 2025-36 – Supporting the Lawns to Legumes Program
• Resolution 2025-34 – Approving amendment of feasibility report and calling public hearing for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2025-01
• Resolution 2025-32 – Amending agreement for Construction Manager at Risk services with RJM Construction for the Commons Park Building Project

The council adopted the consent agenda and unanimously approved several resolutions, including the Locke Park granular activated carbon treatment expansion application, the Flock Camera grant agreement, the Lawns to Legumes program, and the acceptance of gifts and claims. It also approved an amendment to the feasibility report and called a public hearing for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project, and amended the construction‑manager‑at‑risk agreement for the Commons Park building. Finally, the council awarded the Commons Park Improvements Project (24‑710).

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-25, application to Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for Locke Park treatment expansion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-30, Flock Camera Grant Agreement with Friendly Chevrolet & Springbrook Apartments (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-36, supporting the Lawns to Legumes Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-38, acceptance of gifts, donations, and sponsorships (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-37, claims for period ending March 19, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-34, amendment of feasibility report and public hearing for Street Rehabilitation Project ST2025-01 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-32, amendment of construction‑manager‑at‑risk agreement with RJM Construction for Commons Park building (unanimous voice vote)

Council Conference Meeting

The City Council will meet to receive updates on Commons Park and community development. The meeting also includes project updates from the Anoka County Highway Department.

• Commons Park update
• Community Development update
• Anoka County Highway Department project updates

The council met at 5:30 PM on March 24, 2025 at City Hall. No agenda items were decided; the Commons Park update was not addressed, and the Community Development and Anoka County Highway presentations were informational only. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will first approve the minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the status of the Lawns to Legumes program and review a new onboarding manual for commissioners. Additional updates will be provided on the Energy Action Plan, grant activity, and outreach events before informal status reports are heard.

• Approve minutes from the February 11, 2025 commission meeting
• Lawns to Legumes program status update
• Commission onboarding manual review
• Energy Action Plan updates
• Grant updates

City Council

The Fridley City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 1429 to amend Chapter 209 of the City Code and raise mechanical and plumbing permit fees. The Council will also consider several resolutions, including a grant agreement for a flock camera program, a renewal of a joint powers agreement for a human‑trafficking task force, temporary gambling and liquor permits for a nature center foundation, and an award for fire station improvements.

• Ordinance No. 1429 – second reading to amend City Code Chapter 209 and update mechanical and plumbing permit fees
• Resolution No. 2024-27 – acceptance of the 2025 City of Fridley Flock Camera Grant Agreement with Axle Apartments (Roers Companies Property)
• Resolution No. 2025-29 – renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the MN Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force
• Resolution No. 2025-26 – approval of temporary lawful gambling and liquor permits for the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation
• Resolution No. 2025-23 – award of the Fire Station No. 3 Improvements Project

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will hold a conference meeting to discuss support for the Lawns to Legumes Program and welcome Councilmember Cardona. The meeting will be held at Fridley City Hall.

• Support for Lawns to Legumes Program
• Welcome Councilmember Cardona
• Accessibility accommodations available

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will review a Request for Qualifications for a sculpture artist at Commons Park. The body will also discuss a naming policy for facilities and assets and review public art mapping precedents.

• Review of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Commons Park Sculpture Artist
• Facilities and Assets Naming Policy
• Public Art Mapping Precedents

City Council

The Fridley City Council will hold a special meeting to appoint a new member to the Ward 1 seat. The meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Fridley City Hall.

• City Council Ward 1 Appointment
• Special City Council Meeting
• Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.

Charter Commission

The Fridley Charter Commission will approve the minutes from its February 3, 2025 meeting, elect new officers, and review bylaws and onboarding materials. It will also prepare for an April 7 joint meeting with the City Council and discuss topics for future meetings.

• Approval of February 3, 2025 Charter Commission meeting minutes
• Election of officers
• Review of bylaws and onboarding manual
• Preparation for April 7 joint meeting with City Council
• Discussion of future meeting topics

City Council

The Fridley City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including minutes, gifts, donations, and claims. It will discuss and hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 1429 to amend Chapter 209 of the City Code and update mechanical and plumbing permit fees. The council will also consider resolutions to prepare a preliminary report for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project and to order advertising for bids on the Commons Park Site Improvements Project.

• Ordinance No. 1429 – amend City Code Chapter 209 to update mechanical and plumbing permit fees (first reading)
• Resolution No. 2025-18 – order preparation of preliminary report, plans, and specifications for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2026-01
• Resolution No. 2025-19 – approve ordering of advertisement for bids for Commons Park Site Improvements Project
• Resolution No. 2025-21 – approve gifts, donations and sponsorships received between Dec 16, 2024 and Feb 14, 2025
• Resolution No. 2025-20 – approve claims for the period ending Feb 19, 2025

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will meet to discuss a change to the utility billing schedule, a community development update for spring 2025, and legislative priorities. The meeting will be held at Fridley City Hall.

• Change to Utility Billing Schedule
• Community Development Update Spring 2025
• Legislative Priorities

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will review and vote on several agenda items. New business includes establishing a sustainability-focused recognition program, electing a vice chair, and discussing a shoreland overlay district. Old business covers updates to the Energy Action Plan, grant information, and outreach events. The meeting also provides informal status reports.

• Creation of Sustainability-Focused Recognition Program
• Election of Vice Chair
• Shoreland Overlay District
• Energy Action Plan Updates
• Grant Updates

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting the resignation of Councilmember Tillberry and calling for the appointment of a qualified replacement. The body will also review updates to rental housing licensure fees and a therapy dog grant program.

• Resolution No. 2025-17: Resignation of Councilmember Tillberry and vacancy appointment
• Ordinance No. 1428: Updating fees for rental housing licensure (Second Reading)
• Resolution No. 2025-14: Acceptance of 2025 Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant Program
• Resolution No. 2025-16: Appointment to the Fridley Environmental Quality and Energy Commission
• Resolution No. 2025-15: Approval of claims for the period ending February 5, 2025

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will meet to discuss the preliminary 2024 year-end financial results, a recodification update regarding special event permits, and a status report on the Fire Division.

• Finance Update – 2024 Preliminary Year-End
• Recodification Update and Special Event Permit
• Update on the Fire Division

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider three action items: approving expenditures, approving the minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting, and adopting Resolution 2025‑02 that declares certain structures substandard. An informational update on housing programs will also be presented. The meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Fridley City Hall.

• Approval of expenditures (amount not specified)
• Approval of minutes from HRA meeting of Jan 9 2025
• Adoption of Resolution 2025‑02 – Declaring structures substandard
• Update on housing programs (informational)

Public Arts Commission

The commission will approve its January 8, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on recent research. Commissioners will discuss an artist proposal by Isaac Kidder and consider a funding offer from Kendra Sommerfeld for water‑related art in the Rice Creek Watershed. A guest from the Rumriver Art Center will present plans for a Fridley location with a goal to occupy the center by June 1. The body will also briefly review Resolution 2025‑11 concerning the city’s top three priority public‑art sites at Commons Park.

• Approval of the January 8, 2025 Public Arts Commission meeting minutes.
• Discussion of Isaac Kidder’s artist proposal.
• Consideration of Kendra Sommerfeld’s offer to provide additional funds for Rice Creek Watershed water‑related art.
• Presentation by Makilyn Koep (Rumriver Art Center) on plans for a Fridley location and a June 1 occupancy goal.
• Brief review of Resolution 2025‑11 authorizing the commission to advance selection of art for the three priority sites at Commons Park.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review final designs for a playground and splash pad at Commons Park. The body will also elect a Vice Chair and receive staff reports on park maintenance and the Springbrook Nature Center.

• Commons Park Playground Final Design Review
• Commons Park Splash Pad Final Design Review
• Election of Vice Chair
• Springbrook Nature Center Report
• Park Maintenance and Construction Report

Charter Commission

The Fridley Charter Commission will consider approval of the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive the 2025 Nominating Committee report and an updated member list. The commission will review Chapter 5 and consider a new onboarding manual. Future meeting topics will also be discussed.

• Approval of January 13, 2025 Charter Commission meeting minutes
• 2025 Nominating Committee report
• Updated member list
• Review of Chapter 5
• Commission onboarding manual

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will interview candidates for the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission and review a project presentation for Central Avenue improvements. The meeting includes a resolution to approve a two-year agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local #1986.

• Interviews for Environmental Quality and Energy Commission candidates
• Presentation on Central Avenue (Hwy 65) Improvements Project
• Resolution No. 2025-13: Agreement with Fire Officers (IAFF Local #1986) for 2025-2026

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating fees for rental housing licensure and ordering a preliminary report for traffic calming on East Danube Road. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding park improvements, public art, and public safety agreements.

• Ordinance No. 1428: Update fees related to rental housing licensure
• Resolution No. 2025-05: Preliminary report for traffic calming improvements along East Danube Road
• Resolution No. 2025-06: Awarding Sylvan Hills Park Improvements Project No. 24-706
• Resolution No. 2025-13: Agreement with Fire Officers (IAFF Local #1986) for 2025 and 2026
• Resolution No. 2025-07: Use of Municipal State Aid System Funding for 2025 Local Improvement Projects

Environmental Quality and Energy Commission

The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission will approve the minutes from its December 10, 2024 meeting and discuss several new and old business items. New business includes a presentation on the Pet Waste Program by the Coon Creek Watershed District and a proclamation for Winter Salt Week. Old business covers updates to the Energy Action Plan, grant information, and outreach and events. The commission will also consider creating a sustainability‑focused recognition program.

• Approve minutes from the December 10, 2024 commission meeting
• Pet Waste Program presentation by Coon Creek Watershed District
• Proclamation for Winter Salt Week
• Energy Action Plan updates
• Creation of a sustainability‑focused recognition program

Charter Commission

The Fridley Charter Commission will consider several agenda items. It will first vote to approve the minutes from its October 7, 2024 meeting. The commission will then hold interviews for prospective commissioners, review Chapter 5 of the charter, and discuss the 2025 nominating committee and future meeting topics.

• Approval of October 7, 2024 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
• Prospective Commissioner Interviews
• Chapters 5 Review
• 2025 Nominating Committee
• Future Meeting Topics

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to review expenditures and previous meeting minutes. The body is scheduled to act on an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement and receive an update on housing programs.

• Approval of expenditures
• Approval of Exclusive Negotiations Agreement
• Update on housing programs

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to discuss the placement of public art within the Commons Park Redevelopment Plan. The body will also review a commission member onboarding manual.

• Commons Park Redevelopment Plan public art placement discussion
• Commission Member Onboarding Manual discussion

Council Conference Meeting

The Fridley City Council will hold a visioning workshop to discuss the city's future direction. The meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Fridley City Hall.

• Council Visioning Workshop
• City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
• Accessibility services available upon request

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a special event permit request and adopt an onboarding manual for the advisory commission. Staff will present reports on the Springbrook Nature Center, the Parks and Recreation Division, and park maintenance and construction. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Special Event Permit – public request for an event permit
• Advisory Commission Onboarding Manual – adoption of new manual
• Springbrook Nature Center Report – staff update
• Fridley Parks and Recreation Division Report – staff update
• Park Maintenance and Construction Report – staff update

City Council

The Fridley City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes. It will adopt resolutions confirming council appointments, approving a lot split at 5216 Pierce Street NE, approving claims for the period ending Jan 2 2025, and approving a change order for the Private Ash Tree Removal Program project.

• Approve minutes from the City Council Meeting of Dec 23 2024
• Resolution confirming City Council appointments and designations
• Resolution approving lot split LS #24‑02 for 5216 Pierce Street NE
• Resolution approving claims for the period ending Jan 2 2025
• Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for the Private Ash Tree Removal Program