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Title 1

General Provisions

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100.01 Adoption Of Code

The substantive general ordinances of the City of Fridley, Minnesota are hereby codified. The codification is in book form, entitled “Fridley City Code” (Code), and consists of chapters and sections, separately numbered in a decimal system with certain chapter and section numbers reserved for future use and expansion of the Code, as well as an appendix. Any matters as may be contained in the appendix are included for purposes of information and reference only and are of no substantive effect except where and unless the Code itself specifically incorporates the same by reference.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.02 Short Title

For brevity the Fridley City Code is sometimes referred to as “this Code” or “City Code” and any use of the term “this Code” or “City Code” means the Fridley City Code unless the context clearly requires another meaning.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.03 Subsequent Ordinances

Any ordinance passed after the effective date of this Code shall be passed as a recodified Chapter to this Code (unless it is of limited or special application or is otherwise deemed not to be a part of this Code). Such recodified Chapter, amendment, addition, or deletion shall be made a part of this Code as directed by the City Council.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.04 Consecutive Numbering To Continue

The present consecutive chronological numbering of all ordinances as are passed shall continue without regard to their subsequent inclusion within this Code, but each ordinance which is an amendment or addition to the Code shall specify the amendment or addition.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.05 Revisions

This Code is kept up-to-date by the regular insertion of recodified pages containing all amendments, repeals or addition to the Code.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.06 Errors

The City Manager may direct staff to correct grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors found after passage of an ordinance without altering the meaning of the ordinance enacted.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.07 Preservation Of Existing Rights

The repeal of any ordinance or portion thereof by addition to this code or any subsequent amendment, repeal or addition thereto does not affect or impair any act done, right vested or accrued, or any proceeding, suit or prosecution had or commenced in any cause before such repeal takes effect. Every act done, right vested or accrued, or proceeding, suit or prosecution had or commenced, remains in full force and effect to all intents and purposes as if such repeal had not taken place. No offense committed, and no liability, penalty or forfeiture, either civil or criminal, incurred prior to repeal of any ordinance or any part thereof, by this Code or subsequent amendment, repeal or addition thereto, is discharged or affected; and the prosecution and suit of any such offense, liability, penalty or forfeiture may be instituted and proceeded within all respects as if such prior ordinance or part thereof had not been repealed.

HISTORY
Renumbered by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.08 Publication And Effective Date

Ordinances will be published in the Official Publication pursuant to State statute. A copy of this Code is on file and open for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. Ordinances are effective pursuant to the Fridley City Charter.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.09 Code Permanently On File

A copy of the code shall be permanently on file and open for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

100.10 Prima Facie Evidence

The Fridley City Code of Fridley, Minnesota, shall be prima facie evidence of the law of the City.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.01 Generally

Words and phrases used in the Fridley City Code (Code) shall be construed in their plain, ordinary and usual sense, except that technical words and phrases having a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be understood according to their technical meaning.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.02 Gender

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the use of either masculine, feminine or neuter gender in this Code shall include the other genders.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.03 Singular Or Plural

The use of either singular or plural numbers includes the other number.

HISTORY
Renumbered by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.04 Past, Present Or Future

The use of either past, present or future tense includes the other tense.

HISTORY
Renumbered by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.05 Joint Authority

Words importing joint authority for three or more persons are construed as authority to a majority of such persons.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.06 Section Heading

The heading of a section is intended to indicate the contents of the section for the convenience of the reader and is not to be construed as a part of the section.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.07 Computation Of Time

The time within which an act is to be done is computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. When the last day is a Sunday or legal holiday, that day is excluded and the last day is the next following business day.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.08 Deputies

Whenever this Code requires an act to be done which may legally be done by an agent or employee as well as by the principal, such requirement is satisfied by the performance of the act by an authorized agent or employee.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.09 Filing At City Offices

Whenever this Code requires filing with, payment to, or notification of any certain City official or department, the requirement is satisfied by filing, payment, or notification at the regular office of such City official or department during business hours on any business day.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.10 Repeal

The repeal of a provision which repeals a prior provision does not revive the prior provision unless the intent to do so is clearly stated. The repeal of any provision is not construed to abate, annul or otherwise affect any proceeding had or commenced under or by virtue of the repealed provision and the same is effectual as if the said provision had not been repealed, unless the contrary intent is clearly stated.

HISTORY
Renumbered by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.11 Liberal Construction

All general provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this Code are to be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of each such provision may be fully carried out.

HISTORY
Renumbered by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

101.12 Minnesota Rules Of Construction To Apply

Unless they are clearly in conflict with the provisions of this Code, or otherwise clearly inapplicable, the rules of construction established for the State of Minnesota by statute or case law apply in the construction of this Code.

HISTORY
Renumbered by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

102.01 Invalidity Of Part

Every chapter, section, subsection or provision of the Fridley City Code (Code) is hereby declared severable from every other such chapter, section, subsection or provision. If any chapter, section, subsection or provision of this Code is found to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect or invalidate any other chapter, section, subsection or provision.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

103.01 Purpose

The following definitions shall apply to the Fridley City Code (Code) and to all ordinances and resolutions unless the context requires otherwise.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

103.02 Definitions

City Charter or Charter: The Charter of the City of Fridley effective September 24, 1957, as amended. City, Municipal Corporation, or Municipality: The City of Fridley, Minnesota. City Council or Council: The City Council of the City of Fridley. City Manager: The person duly appointed by the Council and acting in such capacity. Code, Code of Ordinances, or Fridley City Code: The Municipal Code of Fridley, Minnesota. Conviction: Either a plea of guilty accepted and recorded by the court, or a verdict of guilty by a jury, or a finding of guilty by the court. Includes: “Includes” does not limit a term to a specific example. May: “May” is permissive. May not: states a prohibition. Minnesota Statutes or M.S.: The edition of the Minnesota Statutes current at the time of said reference. Must: Mandatory. Nuisance: Anything offensive, obnoxious, or unduly adverse to the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the City, or any act or thing creating a hazard to, or having a detrimental effect on the property of another person or to the community. Oath: Affirmation in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. In like cases, “swear” includes “affirm” and “sworn” includes “affirmed.” Officer, Official, or Public Official: An employee, member of the Council, member of an advisory commission, or member of a City committee. Ordinance: An ordinance duly adopted by the Council. Owner: In the case of personal property, a person, other than a lien holder, having the property in or title to personal property. In the case of real property, the term means the fee owner of land, or the beneficial owner of land whose interest is primarily one of possession. The term includes, but is not limited to, vendees under a contract for deed and mortgagors. Person: Any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, organization or other group acting as a unit, including any executor, administrator, trustee, receiver or other representative appointed by law. Whenever the word "person" is used in any section prescribing a penalty or fine, it includes the partners or any members of any partnership, firm or corporation and as to a corporation, the officers, agents or members thereof who are responsible for the violation.

Property: Tangible or intangible, real, personal or mixed property. Shall: Mandatory. Sidewalk or Trail: An improved thoroughfare located on a public right-of-way or public easement limited to usage by pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles. State: The State of Minnesota. Street: The entire width between boundary lines of any way or place when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for the purposes of vehicular traffic. Violate: Failure to comply with.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

103.03 Conflicts

Whenever a chapter of this Code contains a definition which is particularly applicable to such chapter, then such definition shall prevail in case of conflict over any general definition as contained in this Code, in this Chapter or in any other chapter of this Code. The definition of any word or phrase as established for the State of Minnesota by statute or case law applies to this Code, except where such meaning is clearly in conflict with the definitions or meanings particularly provided in this Code.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

103.04 Minnesota Definitions To Apply

The definitions contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 645, as amended, are hereby adopted by reference and are made a part of this Code. Unless clearly in conflict with the definitions or other provisions of this Code, or otherwise clearly inapplicable, definitions established for the State of Minnesota by Statute or case law shall apply to this Code.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

104.01 Salary

The Mayor and each Councilmember shall receive each year reasonable remuneration or salary, the amount and payment of which shall be prescribed by ordinance duly adopted on or before November lst of the year preceding payment of the same.
HISTORY
Renumbered by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

104.02 Ward Boundaries

Pursuant to the City of Fridley Charter, Chapter 2.03, which requires the Council to redetermine Ward boundaries after each decennial census of the United States, and at other times as the City Council may determine, the Ward and Precinct boundaries of the City are redetermined and hereafter are established as follows: Ward 1 Ward No. 1, Precinct No. 1 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using Osborne Road NE and starting at University Avenue NE, go east on Osborne Road NE along the northern City boundary to Baker Street NE, south on Baker Street NE to 73rd Avenue NE, east on 73rd Avenue NE to Highway 65 NE, south on Highway 65 NE to the southern boundary of Spring Lake Park School District #16, west along the southern boundary of Spring Lake Park School District #16 to the University Avenue NE, north on University Avenue NE to Osborne Road NE. Ward No. 1, Precinct No. 2 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using University Avenue NE and starting at 69th Avenue NE, go east on 69th Avenue NE, where 69th Avenue NE ends continue along the northern boundary of Fridley School District #14 to Highway 65 NE, south on Highway 65 NE to Mississippi Street NE, west on Mississippi Street NE to Van Buren Street NE, south on Van Buren Street NE to Carol Drive NE, southwest on Carol Drive NE to West Moore Lake Drive NE, southwest on West Moore Lake Drive NE to 61st Avenue, west on 61st Avenue NE to 7th Street NE, north on 7th Street NE to Mississippi Street NE, west on Mississippi Street NE to University Avenue NE, north on University Avenue NE to 69th Avenue NE. Ward No. 1, Precinct No. 3 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using Mississippi Street NE and starting at the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way, go east on Mississippi Street to 7th Street NE, south on 7th Street NE to 57th Avenue NE, west on 57th Avenue NE to University Avenue NE, north on University Avenue NE to 59th Avenue NE, west on 59th Avenue NE to Main Street NE, north on Main Street NE to 61st Avenue NE, west on 61st Avenue NE to the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way, north on the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of way to Mississippi Street NE. Ward No. 1, Precinct No. 4 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using 61st Avenue NE and starting at 7th Street NE, go east on 61st Avenue NE to West Moore Lake Drive NE, south on West Moore Lake Drive NE to Medtronic Parkway NE, east on Medtronic Parkway NE to Highway 65 NE, south on Highway 65 NE to Interstate 694, east on Interstate 694 to Matterhorn Drive NE, south on Matterhorn Drive NE to the southern City boundary, west on the southern City boundary to Highway 65 NE, north on Highway 65 NE to 53rd Avenue NE, west on 53rd Avenue NE to University Avenue NE, north on University Avenue NE to 57th Avenue NE, east on 57th Avenue NE to 7th Street NE, north on 7th Street NE to 61st Avenue NE. Ward 2 Ward No. 2, Precinct No. 1 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using the northern City boundary (Osborne Road) starting at Baker Street, go east on the northern City boundary to the eastern City boundary, south on the eastern City boundary to the northern boundary of Fridley School District #14, follow the northern boundary of Fridley School District #14 boundary west to Rice Creek, west along Rice Creek to Highway 65 NE, north on Highway 65 NE to 73rd Avenue, west on 73rd Avenue to Baker Street, north on Baker Street to the northern City boundary. Ward No. 2 Precinct No. 2 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using Rice Creek starting at Highway 65 NE, go east along Rice Creek to the northern boundary of Fridley School District #14, east along the northern boundary of Fridley School District #14 to the eastern City boundary, south on the eastern City boundary to the northern boundary of Columbia Heights School District #13, west along the northern boundary of Columbia Heights School District #13 to West Moore Lake Drive NE, north on West Moore Lake Drive NE to 61st Avenue NE, east on 61st Avenue to West Moore Lake Drive NE, northeast on West Moore Lake Drive to Carol Drive, northeast on Carol Drive NE to Van Buren Street NE, north on Van Buren Street NE to Mississippi Street NE, east on Mississippi Street NE to Highway 65 NE, north on Highway 65 NE to Rice Creek. Ward No. 2 Precinct No. 3 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using the northern boundary of Columbia Heights School District #13 and starting at Central Avenue NE, go south on Central Avenue NE to Interstate 694, east on Interstate 694 to Matterhorn Drive NE, south on Matterhorn Drive NE to the southern City boundary, east on the southern City boundary to the eastern City boundary, north on the eastern City boundary to the northern boundary of Columbia Heights School District #13, west along the northern boundary of Columbia Heights School District #13 to Central Avenue NE. Ward 3 Ward No. 3, Precinct No. 1 is established as the area bounded as follows: Beginning at the Mississippi River and the northern City boundary, follow the northern City boundary east to the Burlington Northern right-of-way, then go north on the Burlington Northern Railroad right of way (City boundary) to 85th Avenue NE (City boundary), east on 85th Avenue NE (City boundary) to University Avenue NE (City boundary), south on University Avenue NE (City boundary) to Osborne Road NE, southwest on Osborne Road NE to the eastern boundary of Fridley School District #14, north along the eastern boundary of Fridley School District #14 to 79th Ave NE, west along 79th Ave NE to 79th Way NE, west on 79th Way NE to the western City boundary (Mississippi River), north to the northern City boundary. Ward No. 3, Precinct No. 2 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using the western City boundary and starting at 79th Way NE, go east on 79th Way NE to the eastern boundary of Fridley School District #14, south along the eastern boundary of Fridley School District #14 to Osborne Road NE, northeast on Osborne Road NE to University Avenue NE, south on University Avenue NE to Mississippi Street NE, west on Mississippi Street NE to the Burlington Northern Railroad right of way, south on the Burlington Northern Railroad right of way to 61st Avenue NE, east on 61st Avenue NE to Main Street NE, south on Main Street NE to Interstate 694, west on Interstate 694 to East River Road NE, northeast on East River Road to 62nd Way NE, west on 62nd Way NE to the western City boundary (Mississippi River), north along the western City boundary to 79th Way NE. Ward No. 3, Precinct No. 3 is established as the area bounded as follows: Using the western City boundary and starting at 62nd Way NE, go east on 62nd Way to East River Road NE, south on East River Road NE to Interstate 694, east on Interstate 694 to Main Street NE, north on Main Street NE to 59th Avenue NE, east along 59th Avenue to University Avenue NE, south on University Avenue NE to the southern City boundary, follow the southern City boundary west to the western City boundary, follow the western City boundary north to 62nd Way NE.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022
Amended by Ord. 1401 on 3/28/2022

104.03 Ward Map

Ward and Precinct boundaries are herein established and delineated in the City of Fridley Voting Precinct Map, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. Whenever and wherever a conflict shall appear between the boundaries as noted and provided on said map and the lines noted and described in Section 104.02, then the boundaries as noted in Section 104.02 shall prevail.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1377 on 11/25/2019
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

105.01 Purpose

Pursuant to the Fridley City Charter Chapter 2, the Fridley City Council (Council) may create commissions with advisory powers to investigate any subject of interest to the City of Fridley (City). Advisory commissions provide for citizen input and are advisory to the Council. Advisory commissions shall have no decision-making authority, except as expressly established by the Fridley City Code or Minnesota Statutes (M.S.).

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

105.02 Commissions Generally

1. Membership

(a) Each commission, unless otherwise indicated, shall consist of seven Fridley residents appointed by Council.

(b) The Council will annually appoint, by Council resolution, a chairperson to each advisory commission.

(c) Each commission shall elect a vice chairperson. At any meeting of the commission if the chairperson is unable to attend, the vice chairperson shall act as chairperson.

(d) The commission members shall be appointed by the Council for three-year terms, except the Council shall make every effort to stagger the appointments so that the terms of no more than three members shall expire in any one year. Attempts shall be made to have all City wards represented on the commissions. Upon the expiration of their terms of office, members shall continue to serve until their successor shall have been appointed.

(e) The Council may appoint one non-voting youth commission member to each of the City's commissions. Youth commissioners must be at least 15 years of age, must be a resident of the City and enrolled in a high school or equivalent. Terms for youth appointments begin upon appointment and expire at the end of the school spring term. Youth commissioners may only serve on one commission at a time and may not serve more than three consecutive terms on the same commission.

2. Vacancy

Commission members may resign or be removed from office by a majority vote of the Council. The commission member appointed to fill any vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the vacated term.

3. Organization

(a) Following the appointment of membership, each of the commissions shall meet, organize and with the exception of the chairperson, elect any officers, as it deems desirable. (b) Adopt rules for its meetings and the transaction of its business, in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the commission. (c) The chairperson shall assure the fulfillment of the following responsibilities:

(1) Call and preside over meetings of the commission. (2) Appear or appoint a representative to appear, if deemed necessary, before the Council or any City commission pertaining to matters within the scope of the commission. (3) Provide liaison with other governmental and citizens' groups pertaining to matters within the scope of the commission for the purpose of timely and relevant information for consideration by the commission.

4. Staff Liaison

The City Manager shall assign one member of staff to serve as Staff Liaison to each commission. The Staff Liaison shall perform only such duties on behalf of a commission as may be assigned by the chairperson and with the consent of the City Manager. Additional advisory staff shall be assigned to the commissions by the City Manager within the restraints of the adopted general fund budget. A Staff Liaison shall not serve as an appointed member of any City advisory commission.

5. Project Committees The commissions may establish special project committees to further the objectives of the commissions and provide for greater citizen participation. Such project committees shall be appointed by a commission for special projects and shall cease to exist when their activities are completed. The qualifications for membership, composition and duties of such project committees shall be at the discretion of the commission. The project committee may be chaired by a member of the commission, and at least one member of the commission shall act as a liaison for each project committee. 6. Compensation The members of the commissions shall serve without pay, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses if funds therefore are provided in the adopted general fund budget. 7. Reports The commissions shall make such reports as requested by the Council. 8. Meetings Meetings shall be called by the chairperson and shall be held as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the commissions. All meetings of the commissions shall be open to the public. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings. Findings and recommendations shall be transmitted by the commission chairperson to the Council.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1387 on 3/22/2021
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022
Amended by Ord. 1430 on 7/10/2025

105.03 Planning Commission

1. Commission Established There is hereby created a Planning Commission for the City of Fridley, Minnesota pursuant to M.S. Chapter 462. 2. Purpose

(a) The Planning Commission is established to provide comprehensive planning and zoning advice to the Council, provide a process by which the public may appeal staff’s interpretation of the Code, or request a variance to performance standards in the zoning chapters of the Code. (b) The Council hereby establishes the Planning Commission to serve as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments and exercise all authority and perform all functions of said Board pursuant to M.S. §§ 462.351 to 462.364 and operate according to this Code.

3. Scope

(a) The Planning Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Council. Matters shall be referred to the Planning Commission by the Council, City Manager or chairperson of the member commissions, and may be assigned to the member commissions for detailed study and recommendations as required. All recommendations by the Planning Commission shall be made to the Council. (b) The Planning Commission is charged with responsibility for community planning, growth and development of comprehensive goals and policies, including but not limited to, land use, housing, transportation, and other related community activities. (c) The Planning Commission shall advise the Council in the development of programs to give increased effectiveness and direction in implementing established City goals and policies and recommend actions needed to carry out planning responsibility.

4. Appeals and Requests

(a) The Planning Commission shall hear and recommend to the Council appeals or requests in the following cases according to the procedures established in Chapters 128 and 205 of this Code:

(1) Appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by a City compliance official in the enforcement of the Code, or State Building Code. (2) Requests for variances from the literal provisions of Code in instances where strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties due to circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration.

5. Membership of Planning Commission The Planning Commission shall consist of the Planning Commission chairperson, the chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the chairperson of the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission, and four members at large. Nothing herein shall prohibit any Planning Commission members from serving on other commissions; however, none of these shall be elected as chairperson or vice-chairperson of any other commissions.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1332 on 2/22/2016
Amended by Ord. 1373 on 9/23/2019
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

105.04 Parks And Recreation Commission

1. Commission Established There is established a Parks and Recreation Commission for the City. 2. Purpose The Parks and Recreation Commission is established to promote the systematic and comprehensive development of park facilities and recreational activities necessary for the physical, mental and emotional health and well-being of the residents of the City. 3. Scope

(a) The Parks and Recreation Commission shall act as an advisory commission to the Council for continuous community planning and development of comprehensive City goals and policies. Any change in related community planning and comprehensive City goals and policies must be reviewed by the Council. (b) The Parks and Recreation Commission shall advise the Council in the development of programs to give increased effectiveness and direction in implementing established City goals and policies and recommend actions as needed to provide park and recreational opportunities.

4. Program The Commission shall each year, prior to June 1, recommend a capital investment program for park improvement and acquisition and for public recreation activities for the ensuing year. 5. Funds For the purpose of financing the parks and recreation programs authorized by this Chapter, the accounting shall be the responsibility of the City Treasurer. The Commission shall be authorized to establish charges or fees for the restricted use of any facility or to make any phase of the recreation program wholly or partially self sustaining.

6. Ex Officio Member. The Commission may include one commission position that will be an ex officio, non-voting member that is nominated by a Fridley youth sports organization and confirmed by Council. Except for voting, the position will be charged with all the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as the other members of the Commission. The term of this position is subjec to nomination and confirmation on an annual basis.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022
Amended by Ord. 1430 on 7/10/2025

105.05 Environmental Quality And Energy Commission

1. Commission Established There is established an Environmental Quality and Energy Commission for the City. 2. Purpose The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission is established to stimulate interest in and to promote an awareness of environmental and energy concerns among citizens and businesses of the City. It will serve as a resource to the City in the conservation and management of energy and the environment, including information on environmental problems, laws, policies, and regulations of the county, metropolitan, state, and federal levels to the extent of their effect on Fridley and advise the Council, the City Manager, and other appropriate City commissions on matters pertaining to conservation and management of energy and the environment, including the review and recommendation of programs and policies within the City. 3. Scope

(a) The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission shall act as an advisory commission to the Council for continuous community planning and development of the comprehensive City goals and policies. Any change in related community planning and comprehensive City goals and policies must be reviewed by the Council. (b) The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission shall advise the Council in the development of programs to give increased effectiveness and direction on implementing established City goals and policies, and recommend actions as needed relevant to the conservation and management of environmental and energy resources.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

105.06 Public Arts Commission

1. Commission Established There is hereby created a Public Arts Commission for the City. 2. Purpose The Public Arts Commission is established to foster the development of the arts, to advise the Council on arts related matters and to stimulate participation in and appreciation of the arts by residents. 3. Scope

(a) The Public Arts Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Council on matters pertaining to visual public art within the City. The Commission develops a general policy for inclusion and approval of visual art in public places and projects as well as informs and educates the public about the importance and need for visual arts integration within public spaces, including parks, green space, City facilities and other buildings freely accessible to the public. (b) The Public Arts Commission promotes the acquisition, maintenance, and upkeep of works of art on sites throughout the City. (c) It may advise the City Council and other community groups and agencies who are initiating a public art project concerning the proposed site, selection of a professional artist and commissioning of a public artwork. The Commission shall cooperate with foundations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, other governmental agencies, and various civic groups to foster a broad public arts program for the community.

4. Membership of Public Arts Commission

(a) Members must have an interest in the various studies of the arts. (b) Members must be residents of Fridley. (c) Ex official members:

(1) may be appointed by the Council; (2) may serve for specified terms; (3) are not required to live in the City; (4) may include persons under age 18; and (5) do not have voting privileges.

5. Annual Report Every year the Commission must make a written or oral report to the Council of the Commission's activities for the calendar year.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 1422 on 4/22/2024

106.01 Purpose

It is necessary that all persons acting in the public service not only maintain high standards of ethical conduct in their transaction of public business but that such standards be clearly defined and known to the public, as well as to the persons acting in public service. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish ethical standards of conduct for such officials and employees by setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible with the best interests of the City of Fridley (City) and by directing disclosure by such persons of private, financial or other interests in matters affecting the City.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.02 Definitions

Financial Interest: Ownership of more than 10% of any of the following: (1) The outstanding stock in a corporation; (2) An interest in a partnership, proprietorship, or other business entity; or (3) An interest in real property. Financial interest shall apply to real or personal properties owned by the person making the disclosure and by said person's spouse. Personal Interest: Whenever a person required to make a disclosure under this Chapter shall be associated with a business as an employee, officer, director, trustee, partner, advisor or consultant. Top Level City Employees: the City Manager, the City Attorney, Department Directors, City Clerk, Chief Building Official, and any other employees designated by the City Manager.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.03 Scope Of Persons Covered

The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to all members of the Fridley City Council (Council), the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission, and all employees of the City.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.04 Standards Of Conduct

1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute (M.S.) § 471.87 an officer of the City who is authorized to approve or administer any sale, lease, or contract shall not have a personal financial interest in that sale, lease, or contract, except those authorized by M.S. § 471.88. 2. No person covered by this Chapter shall, without proper legal authorization, disclose confidential information concerning the property, government or affairs of the City, nor shall they use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of any person. A former official shall not disclose or use any not public, privileged or proprietary information gained by any reason of their office or employment. 3. No person covered by this Chapter shall directly or indirectly receive any compensation, gift, reward, or gratuity in any matter related to the duties of such an official’s office, except as may be provided by law.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.05 Public Disclosure By City Council

1. Each member of the Council shall file, as a public record in the office of the City Clerk, a signed statement disclosing the following:

(a) A list of the names of all business corporations, partnerships and other business enterprises or governmental agencies doing business with the City or located within the City:

(1) with which they have a financial interest, or (2) with which they have a personal interest;

(b) A list of the non-homestead real property located within the City in which they have a financial interest; (c) A list of the non-homestead real property located within the City in which they had a financial interest within the preceding three years; (d) A list of the names and nature of business, of all corporations, partnerships and other business enterprises with which they have a financial interest and in which they know one or more other persons covered by this Chapter also have a financial interest in said enterprise. This list shall indicate the name or names of such other person(s) having such interest in said enterprise.

2. Within 30 days after each anniversary date of an initial filing, each person required to make such a filing under this Section shall file a new disclosure statement setting forth the information required hereby as of the time of the new statement.

3. Material changes in financial interest or in positions held shall be disclosed by filing an amended disclosure statement within 30 days after such interest is obtained or such changed position occurs.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.06 Public Disclosure By Members Of Advisory Commissions

1. Each member, and each applicant for membership of any advisory commission or committee shall file, as a public record in the office of the City Clerk, a signed statement disclosing the following:

(a) A list of names of all business corporations, partnerships and other business enterprises or governmental agencies doing business with the City or located within the City:

(1) with which they have a financial interest, or (2) with which they have a personal interest;

(b) A list of the non-homestead real property located within the City in which they have a financial interest.

2. Each person who is appointed or reappointed to an advisory body which is included in this Chapter shall file the disclosure statement within 30 days of such appointment. 3. Material changes in financial interest or in positions held shall be disclosed by filing an amended disclosure statement within 30 days after such interest is obtained or such changed position occurs.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.07 Public Disclosure By Top Level City Employees, Except The City Attorney

1. The City Manager, department heads and other employees designated by the Manager, except the City Attorney, shall annually file as a public record in the office of the City Clerk, a signed statement disclosing the following information:

(a) A list of names of all business corporations, partnerships and other business enterprises or governmental agencies doing business with the City or located within the City:

(1) with which they have a financial interest, or (2) with which they have a personal interest.

(b) A list of the non-homestead real property located within the City in which they have a financial interest;

(c) A list of the names and nature of business, of all corporations, partnerships and other business enterprises with which they have a financial interest and in which they know one or more other persons covered by this Chapter also having a financial interest in said enterprise. This list shall indicate the name or names of such other person(s) having such interest in said enterprise.

2. Each newly hired top level employee, except the City Attorney, shall within 30 days of the hiring date and annually thereafter, file the disclosure statement required by this Section. 3. Material changes in financial interest or in positions held shall be disclosed by filing an amended disclosure statement within 30 days after such interest is obtained or such changed position occurs.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.08 Public Disclosure By The City Attorney

1. The City Attorney shall annually file, as a public record in the office of the City Clerk, a signed statement disclosing the following information:

(a) A list of names of all business corporations, governmental agencies, companies, firms or partnerships and other business enterprises doing business with the City or located within the City in which they have any financial interest, except that clients of the City Attorney's private law practice shall be excluded from the list, provided that no other business relationship except that of attorney/client exists; and (b) A list of the non-homestead real property located within the City in which they currently have a financial interest.

2. The City Attorney, or members of their law firm, shall not appear before the Council, commission or committee for the purpose of representing any client, except the City or employees of the City, when such latter representation is in connection with their official duties as City employees. 3. Any person who is appointed or hired as City Attorney shall, within 30 days of said appointment, and annually thereafter, file the disclosure statement required by this Section. 4. Material changes in financial interest or in property holdings shall be disclosed by filing an amended disclosure statement within 30 days after such change occurs.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.09 Exclusions

This Chapter shall not be construed to require filing of information relating to any person's connection with, or interest in, any professional society or any charitable, religious, social, fraternal, recreational, public service, civic or political organization, or of any similar organization not conducted as a business enterprise, nor shall disclosure be required hereby where prohibited by professional or business association ethics promulgated by any governmental agency.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.10 Method Of Filing

This Chapter shall not be construed to require filing of information relating to any person's connection with, or interest in, any professional society or any charitable, religious, social, fraternal, recreational, public service, civic or political organization, or of any similar organization not conducted as a business enterprise, nor shall disclosure be required hereby where prohibited by professional or business association ethics promulgated by any governmental agency.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022

106.11 Violations

Any violation of the provisions of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such violations under the provisions of the Fridley City Code. An official must report any conduct by other local officials that they believe violates this Chapter.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1399 on 3/14/2022