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2/6/23 -1- DRAFT
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Work Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at
6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Marquita Butler (arrived
at 6:18 p.m.) Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie
Edwards, City Attorney Jason Hill, and Interim Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu.
WORK SESSION DISCUSSION
City Manager Reggie Edwards showed a list of current pending Work Session items including
grant discussion, special assessment policy, franchise fees, emerald ash borer policy review,
community-wide survey, memorial policy, establishing a beautification and public art commission,
establishing a safety violence prevention commission, liquor store 2, and 252/94 report.
Councilmember Jerzak requested an employee survey be completed and brought back to the
Council. He stated he would like to revisit and improve the tenant protection rights ordinance.
Also, there should be a discussion about the organizational chart. It is the moral responsibility of
the Council to revisit and revise Resolution 2021-73.
Mayor Graves asked which previously listed topics are important to Councilmember Jerzak.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he would like to discuss the 252/94 report. The Council approved a
highway before there was a pass, and the City Attorney can provide input if the resolution still
holds up with the changes. Councilmember Jerzak added the community-wide survey is vital.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted the Finance Commission could help in providing input
in the grant discussion. The Housing Commission should revisit rental licenses and look at how
other cities handle rental licenses. For example, some cities have an automatic two-year license
for new complexes. The Parks and Recreation Commission should provide input on the memorial
policy and the emerald ash policy. She noted the emerald ash policy doesn’t require a work session.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated a dog park should also be considered by the Parks and
Recreation Commission. She added the Council should set objectives and review the City
Manager annually.
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Mayor Graves pointed out there has been discussion about a quarterly meeting between
Department Directors and the Council for better communication.
It was the consensus of the Council to hold a quarterly meeting between Department Directors and
the Council for better communication.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated there used to be an annual joint commission meeting
that should begin again. It was held in April or May. Mayor Graves noted her agreement with the
suggestion. She pointed out the Youth Council should be included in the joint meeting.
Councilmember Jerzak pointed out he has a concern about the lack of youth representation on
commissions. He also suggested Staff gather data about offering benefits for part-time employees
to improve employee retention and recruitment. Mayor Graves stated that would be another work
session.
Mayor Graves asked which work sessions will be coming soon. Dr. Edwards stated the topics of
grant discussion, community-wide survey, establishing a beautification and public art commission,
and establishing a safety violence prevention commission would be soonest.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the list could be prioritized. Mayor Graves agreed
the Council should prioritize it in response to what Staff believes are priorities. The timing also
depends on the amount of time it would take for Staff to prepare a presentation.
Mayor Graves stated the employee survey would be a lower priority for a work session because it
would take time for Staff to create and distribute a survey.
Councilmember Butler arrived at 6:18 p.m.
Dr. Edwards pointed out Staff reviews the pending work session discussion items at least twice a
month to prioritize the items. Also, the Finance Commission will have discussions about a grant
policy and Staff is putting together information for the Council.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if there are any pending grants that the Council should be aware of
before the grant policy is completed. Dr. Edwards explained Staff consistently looks for grants.
Additionally, the weekly update includes any grants applied in the amount of $10,000 or more.
Mayor Graves added, as an employee of Minneapolis, it is frustrating when a council
micromanages grant efforts.
Councilmember Butler noted the fence consortium is not on the list of pending work sessions. Dr.
Edwards stated the fence consortium will return to the Council on a regular agenda.
City Clerk Barb Suciu added the THC policy needs to be a work session. City Attorney Jason
Hill stated there is a bill at the legislature that would allow the State to license THC retailers.
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There has been a push for more local control such as zoning restrictions. He suggested waiting
to discuss a policy until the bill goes through the legislature. The bill will be complete by May at
the latest, and the moratorium ends in July. If the bill were to pass, then it would guide the City.
Councilmember Butler asked how THC relates to Brooklyn Center’s tobacco ordinance. She
asked if the bill would impact tobacco sales or if the Council needs to revisit its tobacco
ordinance. Mr. Hill stated the bill would create a silo for THC businesses separate from tobacco
businesses. The bill is geared at creating standalone cannabis businesses.
Mayor Graves stated the rental policy would be a relatively short discussion as it would be
reviewing an existing policy. She added she wants to see data about the tenant protection
ordinance.
Mayor Graves added she is not opposed to reviewing The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-
Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act and refining what the City has the
capacity and funding to do. She asked if there are any legal constraints to editing the Act. Mr.
Hill stated there isn’t a legal reason against reviewing or changing the Act.
Mayor Graves stated the most pressing discussion items seem to be new commissions, the
252/94 report, the rental policy, The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community
Safety and Violence Prevention Act, and the THC policy. After that, the surveys, aforementioned
data requests, and the feedback from Commissions need to be collected and presented to
Council.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked for the Council to come up with ideas for what the
Housing Commission and Finance Commission can be working on. Dr. Edwards suggested the
commissions come up with their initiatives and priorities.
Mayor Graves stated she would like the commissions to take initiative and show their creativity
and interests by making their plan of action. Also, the Council should get together some items
that they would like the commissions to work on for them.
Councilmember Jerzak suggested the Councilmembers and Staff assigned to each Commission
can also provide topics for consideration.
CRIME UPTICK STRATEGIES
Dr. Edwards shared a folk story about babies in the river. One community member saves the babies
from the river while another goes upstream to see who is putting the babies in the river. The
community tells the person who wants to go upstream that the person is needed there to catch the
babies. While there is an affinity to care for the babies, the community eventually met its capacity
of caring for the babies.
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Dr. Edwards explained there are four key questions to address: what are the problems, what do we
know about the problems, what are past strategies used to address the problems, and what are some
actions to resolve the problems?
Dr. Edwards stated the immediate problems are violent crime, carjacking, fear of crime, and
perception of inactivity. He noted the top four violent crimes are homicide, assault, robbery, and
criminal sexual conduct. The intermediary term problems are lack of structured activities for
youth, mental health decline, bullying, dis-tracks music videos, and the perception that the
Brooklyn Center Police Department is understaffed leading to crimes of opportunity. Dr. Edwards
added the long-term issues include sentencing, access to guns, and poor quality of life.
Police Chief Kellace McDaniel showed a graph of violent crimes from 2017 to 2022. Aggravated
assaults have increased from 44 in 2017 to 93 incidents in 2022. He noted there is also an uptick
in criminal sexual conduct from 20 in 2017 to 35 in 2022. The crimes take a lot of investigation
resources, and there is a backlog for handling the cases.
Councilmember Butler asked if aggravated assault includes a weapon. Chief McDaniel stated
aggravated assault means there is a severe injury to the victim.
Mayor Graves asked if there are potential overlaps between robberies and aggravated assaults.
Chief McDaniel confirmed there are potential overlaps between robberies and aggravated assaults.
Chief McDaniel stated in the past five years, there have been 15 homicides. In 2021, there were
eight homicides. Before 2020, Brooklyn Center averaged two homicides per year. The number of
homicides is extremely problematic and also requires a lot of investigative resources. The most
recent homicide is under investigation and there is a suspect.
Mayor Graves asked if the homicides are usually completed by someone known by the victim.
Chief McDaniel confirmed homicides are usually completed by someone known by the victim.
Councilmember Butler asked if the eight homicides in 2021 were primarily related to drugs,
domestic violence, or something else. Chief McDaniel stated most of the homicides in 2021 were
related to drugs. He stated he could get more specific data on the types of homicides.
Office of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety Interim Manager LaToya Turk pointed out
that the suspects for most of the homicides in Brooklyn Center are not residents of Brooklyn Center
but rather passing through the City.
Councilmember Kragness asked if most of the homicide victims are Brooklyn Center residents.
She asked if the suspects are aware of the understaffed Police Department and are planning a crime
in Brooklyn Center.
Chief McDaniel stated there are individuals living both inside and outside of Brooklyn Center who
committed aggravated assaults. As for homicides, it is difficult to decipher if the suspects are
committing the crime in Brooklyn Center due to its Police Department.
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Councilmember Jerzak stated he appreciates the data, but the story behind a crime is impactful.
Many crimes are multi-jurisdictional and certain crimes are a higher priority due to public safety
concerns.
Chief McDaniel showed a chart of crimes including violent crimes and carjackings, fleeing motor
vehicles, shots heard calls, and weapons recovered with percent of change between various years
and 2022. All crimes except homicide increased in 2022. Fleeing in motor vehicles and
carjackings have increased significantly. He pointed out Minneapolis has a shot spotter, but
Brooklyn Center has to rely on 911 calls. In 2022 there were 165 calls for shots heard each
requiring an investigation.
Councilmember Butler asked if multiple calls for one shooting incident were counted multiple
times in the 165 calls. Chief McDaniel stated the calls for the same incident were consolidated.
Chief McDaniel showed a slide with carjackings as a percentage of total robberies since 2017. The
percentage consistently increased each year.
Councilmember Butler asked how police would determine if a call for shots fired is something else
such as fireworks. Chief McDaniel confirmed calls for shots heard maybe fireworks. Police will
investigate the incident and won’t count fireworks or firecrackers in the 165 number.
Chief McDaniel showed a slide with a heat map reflecting 2022 violent crime. There were two
major hot spots for violent crimes which were Sector 2 and Sector 5. One area is near Walmart
and Shingle Creek.
Chief McDaniel explained there were seven homicides in the past five years and two in the
previous. Homicides are hard to predict. Gun access is a contributing factor. In 2022, the Police
Department collected 111 guns. In 2021, closer than 50 guns were collected.
Chief McDaniel pointed out homicides occur during the day and/or near Brooklyn Boulevard.
Many incidents include driving transactions or a drive-by. A majority of homicides are drug deals
gone bad. It is common for the victim and suspects to know one another. Brooklyn Center is a
transitional place where crime can go unnoticed or unrecognized.
Chief McDaniel added homes and apartments are used as safe houses. Individuals may rent or
buy new residences to hold a stash and don’t even include furniture. If a management system
notices a unit is rented without furnishings for a long period, it may warrant looking into it.
Chief McDaniel pointed out robberies are concentrated on businesses and not so much on homes
in Brooklyn Center. He stated doorbell cameras have likely helped decrease home robberies. He
encouraged community members to register their camera doorbells with the Police Department.
Small shops and stores with lots of cash on hand are targeted for robberies. Examples may include
gas stations, convenience stores, tobacco shops, smoking shops, and the like. Robbers seeking
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quick cash show an economic need in the community. Also, large box stores are not targets as
there are too many people around.
Chief McDaniel stated carjackings may be related to group or gang affiliations and groups of youth
as young as nine years old. The carjackings most commonly occur on weekends from midnight to
6:00 am. The suspects in carjacking are brazen with weapons. Youth purchase primarily online
and assemble themselves. Brooklyn Center’s uptick in carjacking correlates with the sm all
population size. Reasons for carjacking include safe travel to avoid rival gangs and groups,
joyriding, or obtaining a means of transportation.
Chief McDaniel stated a majority of criminal sexual conduct is committed by someone known to
the victim. There is an opportunity to hire a fifth detective to help with sexual assault crimes. The
police also have to look at Snapchat during criminal sexual conduct investigations.
Mayor Graves asked for the typical age of victims of criminal sexual conduct. Chief McDaniel
stated people of all ages are sexually assaulted, but there have been more teenagers reporting sexual
assault. Mayor Graves asked if there are certain areas with more sexual assaults. Chief McDaniel
stated he could put together location data for criminal sexual conduct incidents.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked for information and resources regarding criminal
sexual conduct to be relayed to high school counselors. For example, Chief McDaniel mentioned
the prevalence of Snapchat contributing to sexual assault. Chief McDaniel confirmed the Police
Department is setting up presentations with high schools about sexual assault issues.
Chief McDaniel listed several past strategies including surges and hot spot saturation, partnering
with other law enforcement agencies, and special task forces, partnering with investigations, and
crackdowns on misdemeanors as a broken windshield strategy. He noted legislature needs to be
more included in the strategies. For example, there are issues with releasing juveniles quickly
after arrest which leads to more criminal acts.
Chief McDaniel showed the organizational chart for the Brooklyn Center Police Department. He
explained there are 49 sworn police officers included in the organizational chart. When he joined
the Department in June 2022, they were down several officers. Currently, there are 32 sworn peace
officers available including one Chief of Police, three Commanders, five sergeants, four detectives,
and 19 patrol officers. There are 41 total active officers. Three officers are on medical leave, five
are in field training, and one is on active-duty military leave. For a long time, Brooklyn Center
was down to 36 total officers and relied on support from the County. The Department will continue
to prioritize meaningful recruitment strategies.
Mayor Graves asked where the five officers in training will be placed. Chief McDaniel stated the
five officers in training will become patrol officers.
Mayor Graves asked if there is anyone on a street crimes unit. Chief McDaniel stated the street
crimes unit is a task force with other departments. However, there is a goal for the Brooklyn Center
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Police Department to have its unit. Mayor Graves noted Brooklyn Center Police Department is
down one sergeant.
Councilmember Butler explained in 2018, there were 37 aggravated assaults. She asked if the
Police Department was fully staffed at that time. Chief McDaniel noted crime has shifted as the
environment in Brooklyn Center has changed. People come and go, so the Department is rarely
fully staffed.
Councilmember Kragness noted her appreciation of the qualities Chief McDaniel is looking for in
new officers.
Mayor Graves added she had someone to connect with Chief McDaniel regarding recruitment
strategies.
Chief McDaniel stated the Brooklyn Center Police Department has partnered with Hennepin
County Sworn Officers (HCSO) to add additional patrol shifts, and there are increased patrols to
the Shingle Creek Crossing retail areas. The Department has utilized existing auto theft grant
dollars for extra patrols assigned to looking for and recovering stolen vehicles on an overtime
basis.
Chief McDaniel noted the Department is continuing to do hot spot canvassing. They are using
community interveners to have a presence in areas where there are higher occurrences of crime.
The interveners do not have arresting authority, but they seek to de-escalate volatile situations.
Chief McDaniel stated the Department is partnering with the Violent Offender Task Force to
establish a series of proactive enforcement details. They are utilizing crime analytics to dictate the
time/place of the extra enforcement and community intervener saturation. Community
Development folks are communicating with property managers regarding Rec-on-the-Go and
Health-on-the-Go programming.
Chief McDaniel added the Department is increasing its communication efforts to include public
service announcements about violent offenders being captured and asking for the community to
provide tips to law enforcement.
Dr. Edwards pointed out there are also efforts to communicate with the greater community
regarding issues of fear.
Mayor Graves asked what system is used to track statistics. Chief McDaniel stated they track
statistics both as a City and in partnership with the County.
Mayor Graves explained she is regularly on group meeting calls regarding criminal justice
responses at her job in Minneapolis. She stated there are opportunities to implement more holistic
responses. Chief McDaniel stated he attends similar meetings and is up-to-date on various
strategies being implemented in the area.
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Mayor Graves asked if anyone in the Department is engaging with community watch captains.
Chief McDaniel stated there are sector sergeants that have relationships with the captains.
Councilmember Kragness asked if statistics can be shared with community members to help them
stay more informed. Chief McDaniel stated some departments have statistics dashboards on the
website, and he would like to do that in Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Butler noted she is always impressed by the collaboration of the Brooklyn Center
Police Department and their quick efforts to catch offenders. The Council receives the
information, but the public doesn’t receive the same communication. Chief McDaniel state he
gives kudos internally as often as possible. Some updates can’t be shared with the public due to
ongoing investigations. However, he agreed more positive outcomes should be shared with the
public.
Councilmember Jerzak stated transparency requires both good and bad to be shared. He stated he
would like to see a dashboard on the website, as long as it doesn’t inhibit law enforcement or add
too much to their plates. Dr. Edwards stated Staff is working on a communication plan for the
Police Department.
Mayor Graves stated she has advocated for a crime data dashboard for several years. She is on
board with enhancing the statistics and communication with the community.
Councilmember Jerzak pointed out Brooklyn Park Police Department has much more online
engagement with their community, and Brooklyn Center should continue to grow its online
presence.
Chief McDaniel stated a dashboard wouldn’t be too time-consuming, but the Department needs to
determine what will and will not be shared publicly.
Chief McDaniel stated the Department is working to coordinate more officers with the central hub.
There are a lot of crimes occurring in the business area near the bus hub because suspects can get
off the bus, commit a crime, then get back on the next bus. He plans to collaborate with Metro
Transit to address such concerns.
Mayor Graves explained she would like more information on efforts in the business district. Chief
McDaniel stated there is a new mobile camera due to business associations and a supportive law
enforcement group. There are options for micro-business loans for buildings to obtain security
cameras. The Department is offering business security planning assistance. Also, there is a high
presence of patrolling and interveners walking around and canvassing the area.
Councilmember Jerzak asked what barriers law enforcement has encountered in crime prevention
that the Council can help support. He asked if there are any concerns with the organizational
structure. Chief McDaniel stated he would like the continued support of the Council, whether or
not he makes mistakes. As for the structure, there are some issues. Again, he requested the support
of City Staff and the Council as he makes changes.
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Ms. Turk stated the team recently held a meeting to discuss root causes and consider programming
responses. The Department plans to develop programming for high-risk youth and partner with
community organizations for youth program activities. She noted the Department has connected
directly with local schools and organizations active in the schools to build relationships and engage
with youth.
Ms. Turk added there is a plan for a teen night partnering with community interveners. Ms. Turk
noted the team determined there is a good amount of local safe spaces for youth thanks to
community organizations. She stated law enforcement has reviewed statistics and noticed the
timing for a crime committed by youth is right after school and around the time a young person
would leave a friend’s house and head home for the night.
Ms. Turk pointed out there is a “Camera Registration Program” for citizens and community
members to register their cameras with the City. There are currently almost 40 cameras registered.
The cameras have been helpful in Police Department investigations. Also, crime watch and
neighborhood liaison engagement are a priority and they are working to promote neighborhood
gatherings.
Mayor Graves asked how it works to register the camera with the City. Chief McDaniel stated
there is an app where law enforcement can look through doorbell cameras to see what is happening
throughout Brooklyn Center. However, that is different than the registration program.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he joined the program. By registering in the program, law
enforcement could reach out to you if there was a crime that occurred in the area. Law enforcement
would ask the homeowner to see if there was an y footage that included the suspect or the crime.
It would be entirely voluntary for the homeowner to provide footage to the Police Department.
Ms. Turk stated the City recently purchased a mobile camera trailer to be located in and near
business areas where there are high occurrences of crimes. It was purchased with City funds and
donations. There is a Business Crime Prevention Program. City Staff meet with local businesses
and apartments to conduct security audits and assist with security planning, which results in
management taking on measures to reduce or mitigate crime that may be initiated in their
establishments. The partnership is also creating programming for youth, parents, and seniors to
help deter crime.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked what the Business Crime Prevention Program is.
Chief McDaniel stated the Program consists of business owners that meet together to discuss crime
prevention strategies.
Ms. Turk added law enforcement and other City Staff have offered training to the Business Crime
Prevention Program to help them with security strategies. A citizen is reporting through a web-
based system in the final stages of implementation. Additionally, there is a plan for Staff outreach
in various parks.
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Ms. Turk explained they will initiate an alternative response program to address mental health
issues and reduce police calls for service. The goal is to reduce law enforcement intervention and
build relationships. The City is going to appoint a group home “czar” to obtain data to determine
the extent of issues. She noted Brooklyn Center has the highest rate of group homes for any City.
Councilmember Butler asked if the City knows when a group home is established in the City.
Chief McDaniel noted his excitement for the alternative response program.
Councilmember Jerzak stated programs such as the alternative response program and the
embedded social worker will help fill service gaps. The City can further leverage relationships
throughout the County to help serve the community. He noted there is a solid response model in
Brooklyn Park that intervenes and provides long-term solutions to decrease calls for service.
Councilmember Jerzak asked what Ms. Turk’s office does and what her role is overall. However,
it doesn’t need to be explained during the present work session. It is the responsibility of the
Council to know about the various resources available to Brooklyn Center and its community.
Councilmember Kragness asked if there is a timeline to consider to be part of the alternative
response program with Brooklyn Park. Chief McDaniel stated he would need to talk to Dr.
Edwards about it.
Mayor Graves stated the Implementation Committee and the Alternative Response Work Group
need information about the Brooklyn Park program. Dr. Edwards stated there are ongoing
conversations about getting the best program for Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted her excitement for a lot of the programs. She what
law enforcement, the Implementation Committee, and other community organizations prefer for
an alternative response strategy.
Ms. Turk suggested multiple groups presenting strategies at one meeting. Mayor Graves stated
there is consensus amongst the Council with the idea.
Ms. Turk stated the Police Department is also working to establish “safe zones” once pole cameras
are set up. There is an upcoming self-defense course in the community, primarily for women and
members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Department hopes to provide conflict resolution
training to high-risk youth, offer free music studio time to redirect energy and gifts, invite
businesses into community events to create trusted relationships and local protection of community
giving businesses, and conduct a social health determinants of health assessment and math up
appropriate youth programming.
Ms. Turk stated the City has created a partnership with healthcare providers and mobile mental
health services. The strategy provides accessible mental health and other health services to
residents in their neighborhoods. The approach helps to address healthcare access barriers of
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mobility, stigmatization, and affordability. Programs include the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for
Youth, Hurdle Health, Turn Signal, and Health and Hue.
Ms. Turk stated the Department hopes to explore a Hennepin County-embedded Probation Officer
to assist with community re-entry and home visits. There will be a focus on restorative justice,
offender accountability, and staying on top of warrants.
Councilmember Jerzak encouraged Staff to look into business improvement districts such as
through taxes or grants. He asked if the Council has reached a consensus to allow the Police Chief
to set up a statistics dashboard. Mayor Graves stated she would like to see what would be on the
dashboard before approving anything. Councilmember Jerzak stated the Council could direct Staff
to put together a proposal of what would be included in the dashboard.
Ms. Turk stated the City will cooperate and help seed funding with business districts in high-crime
areas to contract for outdoor trash and litter services along with public art designs and landscaping.
Additionally, the City will coordinate community events in that area. The strategy serves as a
deterrent by increasing foot traffic or eyeballs in the areas. It also helps to change how people
view the area. There are long-term goals to develop a gathering space for youth and teens, hire a
BrookLynk intern and work pipeline opportunities for high-risk youth, provide small business
development opportunities, and align Rec-on-the-Go and Health-on-the-Go with hot spot data for
specific programming.
Councilmember Butler asked if there is any support from the Council they can provide to Ms.
Turk’s department. Ms. Turk stated she would appreciate continued collaboration and support for
the potential costs of programming as it is a current barrier.
Dr. Edwards showed a slide with a diagram depicting a systems change framework. The event is
visible, but patterns of behavior, structures, and mindset are under the service. There will be a gap
analysis conducted for all potential strategies.
Dr. Edwards stated next steps include acting on efforts within City's scope and capabilities, redoing
the work strategy process with Community Crisis Response Team, adding community partners and
agencies to increase capacity, enhancing and expanding comprehensive strategies, and continuing
to progress forward.
Dr. Edwards noted, about the previous references folk story, Brooklyn Center is in a position to
walk upstream to improve the community in the long term.
Mayor Graves thanked Staff for the comprehensive presentation. She stated she is proud of the
work they are doing in Brooklyn Center.
Dr. Edwards agreed he is very thankful for the work done by Staff and community leaders. He
noted his excitement for the future of the City.
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Councilmember Butler thanked Staff for the presentation and their preparation for the work
session.
Councilmember Kragness explained there is an increase in crime, but the Council and City Staff
are trying to be proactive.
Councilmember Jerzak stated it is important that Staff and Council are on the same page and
moving in the same direction.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted her appreciation of the conversations throughout the
work session. Mayor Graves agreed it was respectful and authentic by all present parties.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Graves adjourned the City Council Work Session at 8:12 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. Attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of
the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on February 6, 2023.
2. That said meeting was held according to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its February 27, 2023, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at
6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia
Kragness. Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent. Also present were City Manager Reggie
Edwards, Community Development Director Jesse Anderson, Interim Assistant City
Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated a previous set of minutes didn’t specify she was a
guest at the Crime Prevention meeting.
Councilmember Kragness noted there was a typo on page eight of the minutes where the Mayor is
referred to as “his” rather than “her.”
Councilmember Jerzak stated he spoke with staff from local businesses and not City Staff, referring
to a specific bullet point of Council Reports on the previous set of minutes.
Councilmember Butler arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson added the list of upcoming Work Sessions states the rental
license review was referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission. However, it was supposed
to be referred to the Housing Commission. She noted the Council also wants to discuss the Daunte
Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act, so that should
be added to the list.
Mayor Graves stated she wanted to add a proclamation to the agenda to celebrate a long-time
resident of Brooklyn Center who lived in the City since 1968. She tragically died in a hit-and-run
incident recently.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING ALLOCATION
DISCUSSION
Interim Community Development Director Jesse Anderson explained Brooklyn Center receives an
allocation through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) each year. Staff is seeking
direction from the Council on the allocation of the 2023-2024 funds. CDBG funds are provided
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds are intended to
help with community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The
funds are primarily intended for bricks and mortar improvements, as opposed to public service
activities.
Mr. Anderson noted Hennepin County receives CDBG funds directly from HUD as part of a
consolidated pool of funds, which is administered on behalf of participating suburban Hennepin
County communities. Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Plymouth do not participate in
the consolidated pool and receive CDBG funds directly from HUD. Brooklyn Center is
considered a Direct Allocation City and is a sub-recipient of the funds through Hennepin County.
Mr. Anderson pointed out that the Federal Authorizing Statute for the CDBG program requires
that each funded CDBG activity meet one of three national objectives: benefiting low-income
persons, preventing or eliminating slums and/or blight, and/or meeting urgent community needs.
The Federal Law also specifies that each recipient receiving funds must ensure at least 70 percent
of the CDBG expenditures during the program.
Mr. Anderson stated as part of the administration of the CDBG funds, Hennepin County adopts a
5-year funding plan, which further defines the priority needs of the program and clarifies what
activities are eligible for funding. These include Priority Need 1: Preserve & Create Rental
Opportunities, Priority Need 2: Preserve & Create Homeowners Opportunities, Priority Need 3:
Housing Opportunities for Homeless Populations, Priority Need 4: Support Education, Outreach,
and Services, Priority Need 5: Encourage Neighborhood Revitalization, and Priority Need 6:
Stimulate Economic Development.
Mr. Anderson stated because Hennepin County is responsible for the monitoring and reporting of
the CDBG funds, the County oversees the use of funds within the consolidated pool. Cities that
wish to diverge from the typical use of funds must seek permission from the County. Before 2018,
cities were allowed to allocate up to 15 percent of their CDBG funding to public services. While
Brooklyn Center regularly did so, other communities chose not to.
Mr. Anderson added the reporting requirements for the funds are onerous, and the County
determined that it would be easier to pool the public service allocation and administer the
distribution of those funds internally. Each city is now asked to send a representative to a
committee, which reviews public service funding requests and decides as a whole to which public
service organizations get funding and how much.
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Mr. Anderson explained the allocations run from July 1 to June 30. The 2023-2024 CDBG funding
round was allocated by the City Council in February 2023 and is set through June 30, 2024. In
2022, the CDBG amount was $241,665 which went toward the Hennepin County Home Rehab
Program.
Mr. Anderson stated the estimate for the coming year is $204,441. The allocation amount will be
adjusted by HUD. Hennepin County receives the lump sum from HUD and determines the
allocation among the participating cities based on a formula that takes into account population and
need.
Mr. Anderson noted as CDBG funds are the only source of funding to maintain the City's existing
single-family housing stock, one option would be to increase the allocation of CDBG funds to this
use. 86 percent of Brooklyn Center's housing supply is single-family homes, nearly all of which
were constructed before 1975. Many of these homes require maintenance, and for low-income
homeowners, this cost can be overly burdensome.
Mr. Anderson explained maintaining the City's housing stock through this program not only
provides stable homeownership for low-income homeowners but also maintains an affordable
housing stock for new buyers as well. Further, the wait list for this program had continued to grow,
the current wait list is 241. The waitlist increased from the previous year.
Mr. Anderson stated another allocation option is the Down Payment Assistance (DPA). Brooklyn
Center allocated $100,000 towards home buyer assistance with the 2020 and 2021 CDBG
funding. There is about $160,000 left in the fund. The city has had 10 down payment loans closed.
In 2020, the Council increased the assistance amount to $10,000.
Mr. Anderson stated Staff recommended allocation of the entire amount towards the Home Rehab
Program due to the high number of applicants on the waiting list. The DPA still has a fund balance
and could receive allocations in the future.
Councilmember Jerzak asked what is considered low-income. He stated oftentimes senior citizens
will reach out for assistance to afford home maintenance. The waiting list has rarely gone below
150. He also asked what projects are commonly requested through the program, the typical dollar
amount granted to individuals, and how the projects are chosen.
Mr. Anderson stated that low-income consideration for the Home Rehab Program is below 80
percent Area Median Income (AMI). It also depends on household size. A family of four needed
an income of less than $92,000 to qualify for the program.
Mr. Anderson agreed there has always been a large waitlist for the program, and it has consistently
increased. He noted the County changed its staffing capacity in the last year, so there is potential
for more applications to be processed now. The County goes down the list to pick the projects.
However, there are situations where emergency projects move to the top of the list. Mr. Anderson
added the most common repairs are roof and furnace or other mechanical repairs. He has seen
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allocations of up to $30,000 through the program.
Councilmember Butler noted the City doesn’t have a role in the program as the County administers
the program. Mr. Anderson confirmed that was correct. The City has a role in an authorization
step and ensures the changes are in line with City code. Brooklyn Center can also request a certain
project be moved up the list.
Councilmember Butler agreed there doesn’t need to be additional allocatio n to the DPA program.
She asked if the cost of homes has gone up and been a barrier to potential homeowners in Brooklyn
Center. Mr. Anderson stated there are some constraints with the program where the applicant has
to be below a certain income and their debt ratio would also have to be below a certain amount.
Mayor Graves stated she doesn’t want to lose the DPA program, but it seems there are enough
funds to sustain the program for the coming year. She explained she attended a recent meeting
where a Habitat for Humanity employee presented on a homeownership program in Roseville.
She will send the information to the Staff as it is worth exploring. Mr. Anderson stated the issue
with the program for CDBG fund use is that each project would require about $80,000. The
program may be a better consideration after the housing study is completed.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the emphasis is to fund the Housing Rehab Program.
Mr. Anderson confirmed that was correct.
Councilmember Jerzak noted his agreement with the recommendation. He stated there is a high
need for home rehabilitation. He noted there may be additional funding available from Alatus
down the line.
UPCOMING ITEMS
x Grant Discussion (referred to Financial Commission)
x Special Assessment Policy/Franchise Fees (referred to Financial Commission)
x Emerald Ash Borer Policy Review (referred to Park & Rec Commission)
x Community-Wide Survey
x Memorial Policy (referred to Park & Rec Commission)
x Establishing a Beautification and Public Art Commission
x Establishing a Safety Violence Prevention Commission
x Liquor Store 2 - (March)
x 252/94 Report - (potential separate work session)
x Organizational Chart
x Rental License Review (referred to Park & Rec Commission)
x Tenant Protection Data presentation
x THC Moratorium
x RFP Criminal Attorney
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ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection, Mayor Graves closed the Study Session at 6:27 p.m.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. Attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of
the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on February 13, 2023.
2. That said meeting was held according to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its February 27, 2023, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April
Graves at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal &
Support Services Angela Holm, Director of Public Works Elizabeth Heyman, City Engineer
Ahmed Omer, Assistant City Engineer, James Soltis, Interim Community Development Director
Jesse Anderson, Planner, and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
Mayor April Graves opened the meeting with Informal Open Forum.
Julie B. stated she spoke with an employee at the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the new
initiatives in Brooklyn Center. Dr. Edwards received high praise in the space because he has done
great work in the City. The DOJ employee pointed out how lucky Brooklyn Center is to have Dr.
Edwards.
Kevin S. stated there is a new park near the school and a playground at the school as well. Younger
families are moving into his neighborhood, and there should be a park geared toward younger kids
because the school park isn’t available for public use.
Gary D. stated he lives on 51st Avenue N., where there are repairs the City wants to do. His
neighbors submitted a unanimous petition to stop the reconstruction, but the City moved forward
with the project anyways. He asked why the Council isn’t listening to its constituents.
Mayor Graves stated this item is on the agenda, but it is not up for discussion. City Manager
Reggie Edwards stated the improvements were approved at the previous meeting and there is a
public hearing on the agenda.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:52 p.m.
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Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Graves asked if the Council was amenable to moving up Presentations/
Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations Item 7d., Proclamation for Joyce Acosta, to 7a. because
the family is present and 7c. Resolution of Appreciation, to 7b, and pushing back the other two
items.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Kragness stated she chose a poem in honor of Black History Month. She read the
poem My Black is Beautiful:
“From the color of my skin to the texture of my hair, to the length of my strands, to the
breadth of my smile, To the stride of my gait, to the span of my arms, to the depth of my
bosom, to the curve of my hips, to the glow of my skin, My Black is Beautiful.
It cannot be denied. It will not be contained. And only I will define it. For when I look in
my mirror, my very soul cries out, My Black is Beautiful.
And so today, I speak it out loud, unabashedly, I declare it anew, My Black is Beautiful.
Whether celebrated, imitated, exploited, or denigrated. Whether natural from the inside or
skillfully applied, My Black is Beautiful.
To my daughters, my sisters, my nieces, my cousins, my colleagues, and my friends, I
speak for us all when I say again, My Black is Beautiful.”
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor April Graves
at 7:00 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal &
Support Services Angela Holm, Director of Public Works Elizabeth Heyman, City Engineer
Ahmed Omer, Assistant City Engineer, James Soltis, Interim Community Development Director
Jesse Anderson, Planner, and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to approve
the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session and Work
Session minutes of January 23, 2023, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 23, 2023 – Study Session
2. January 23, 2023 – Regular Session
3. January 23, 2023 – Work Session
6b. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
Air Mechanical, Inc. 16411 Aberdeen Street, Ham Lake 55304
Guptil Contracting 3650 Annapolis Lane N, Plymouth 55447
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
6225 Unity Avenue N HPA CL2 LLC
6512 Indiana Avenue N Carlos Bunay
INITIAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
4600 65th Avenue N AUX Funding LLC
5333 James Avenue N Angelique Kapila
6224 Scott Avenue N AUX Funding LLC
INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
3701 54th Avenue N Van Cooley
RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
6331 Beard Avenue N Ccf1 Mn LLC
5337 Queen Avenue N Edith Perlin/Gregory Perlin
2001 54th Avenue N Serendipity Investment LLC
3512 Woodbine Lane SFR Acquisitions 6, LLC
3813 61st Avenue N Deluxe Properties Llc
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5333 Bryant Avenue N Badikambudi Helene Kazadi
5661 Northport Drive Allan Kemboi
5700 Camden Avenue N Danmark Properties Llc
5821 Ewing Avenue N Ih2 Property Illinois Lp
6106 Aldrich Avenue N Home Sfr Borrow Llc
7015 Logan Avenue N Summit Properties Llc
RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
3218 63rd Avenue N Madison Ave Homes
5406 Sailor Lane Lmw Investments Llc
5818 Humboldt Avenue N Jay B Olson
7013 Fremont Avenue N Ih2 Property Illinois Lp
RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
5312 Lilac Drive N Jason Gamache
RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
5807 Bryant Avenue N Obafemi Oladeji
7211 Camden Avenue N Bannerman Real Estate Llc
6c. RESOLUTION NO. XX APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO
LEASE AGREEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
WITH SHENG ZHENG, WANG LIN, LIN, INC., OPERATING UNDER
THE TRADE NAME "OCEAN BUFFET" AND ALATUS BROOKLYN
CENTER (SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EDA ITEM)
6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-27; ADOPTING THE FENCE CONSORTIUM
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-28; APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NOS. 17-18
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-05, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS
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6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-29; AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING AN
APPLICATION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS GRANT APPLICATION - OPPORTUNITY SITE
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Mayor Graves read in full a Resolution expressing appreciation for Joyce Acosta.
Jennifer Ernst explained Joyce Acosta was her community mother. She explained Joyce was killed
in a hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn Center last year. She was a mother, sister, friend, neighbor,
and grandmother. Ms. Ernst thanked Brooklyn Center for acknowledging Joyce and her dedication
to her community.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
At 7:10 p.m. Mayor Graves stated they would take a three-minute break and left the meeting. The
meeting was reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
7a. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION continued
The mayor invited additional community members to speak on the life of Joyce Acosta.
Pat O’Connell stated he grew up near Joyce Acosta, and their home became his own. Joyce Acosta
was always encouraging and joyful. The Acosta family made meaningful memories for many
members of the community.
Cameron and Mikayla Fox, grandchildren of Joyce Acosta, introduced themselves to the Council.
Mikayla F. stated their grandma would be so happy to have been recognized by the City. The end
of her life was disheartening, but Joyce Acosta is smiling down on them.
Cameron F. stated he is blessed that his grandma was recognized by Brooklyn Center as a Black
leader. Joyce Acosta showed love for everyone and was a great person. He thanked the Council
for their recognition.
Mayor Graves stated she hopes there can be more recognition of Joyce Acosta, and the
proclamation was only a first step.
Marquita Fox, daughter of Joyce Acosta, explained she is so happy for her mother to be recognized
in such a venue. Her mother always talked about being unable to swim. However, Joyce Acosta
made sure her children knew how to swim through community offerings.
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Philip Acosta, son of Joyce Acosta, stated he played several sports, and Joyce Acosta was always
supportive of his efforts. His mother made a community where there was none. Marquita F. stated
they were one of the very few black families when they were growing up. The sports and other
offerings by the City helped Joyce Acosta build a deeper community.
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt a Proclamation of
Recognition and Appreciation for Joyce Irene Acosta of Brooklyn Center.
Motion passed unanimously.
7b. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-30; EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR THE
SOLBLIEK FAMILY
Mayor Graves read in full a Resolution expressing appreciation for the Solbliek family donation
to the Brooklyn Center Fire and Police Departments. One of the two dogs, Brooklyn, was present
and brought to the front of the room.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2028-30; Proclamation
of Appreciation to the Solbliek family.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the Council would consider directing Dr. Edwards
to collaborate with the Department of Public Works to consider a dog park location. After all, two
new Staff members need a place in the community.
Councilmember Jerzak noted his support of a dog park. He suggested the property at 57th Avenue
and Logan Avenue be used for such a venture. He noted two sides of the property are already
fenced.
Councilmember Kragness agreed she was in support of a dog park.
Mayor Graves stated the topic has been discussed numerous times over the years, and many
members of the community would be supportive of the measure.
Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 3034-30; Resolution in
Appreciation to the Solbliek family.
Motion passed unanimously.
7c. METRO CITIES
Dr. Edwards introduced Patricia Nauman to present what Metro Cities does and the legislative
agenda. They have also discussed legislation activity and organizing efforts as a City.
Patricia Nauman, Executive Director of Metro Cities, stated Metro Cities was created in 1974 to
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be an effective voice for metropolitan cities at the Legislature and Metropolitan Council, to
influence state legislation affecting metro area cities, and regional policies that accommodate the
needs of metro area cities. Metro Cities represents 89 member cities, comprising 90% of the
region's population, including the core cities, inner ring, and developing communities, before the
State Legislature and Metropolitan Council.
Ms. Nauman stated the organization in partnership with the Metropolitan Council and plays a
unique role in representing the interests of member cities at the Metropolitan Council. The Board
of Directors includes City officials from across the metro and there is four Staff dedicated to the
Board and other Metro Cities’ needs.
Ms. Nauman pointed out Metro Cities lobbies on a wide range of policies, over 60 in all, including
transportation, local government aids and credits, wastewater, redevelopment, housing, and several
other topics. Legislative policies are developed each year by consensus of our membership. Metro
Cities works closely with the League of Minnesota Cities.
Ms. Nauman stated the vision of the association is an economically strong and vibrant metro
region. Metro Cities does provide forums for officials to discuss ideas and problem-solve. A
strong membership makes the organization’s mission easier. There is a weekly newsletter put out
by Metro Cities during legislative sessions.
Ms. Nauman added she and the other employees at Metro Cities are only a phone call away. While
they don’t advocate for the needs of specific cities, they can provide support and insight into
lobbying efforts.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she is the new liaison to Metro Cities. The League of
Minnesota Cities is having City Day on the Hill on March 9, 2023.
Ms. Nauman noted Metro Cities is looking to increase local government aid and to edit the formula
to better address current city needs.
Councilmember Kragness asked how they can receive the weekly newsletter. Ms. Nauman stated
that newly elected officials are being added when possible, but she will double-check with the
administrator to ensure Brooklyn Center’s new officials will be added.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to accept the
presentation from Metro Cities.
Motion passed unanimously.
7b. HOUSING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PANEL REPORT - ULI
Dr. Edwards invited Interim Community Development Director Jesse Anderson to present on the
item. Mr. Anderson noted there have been several projects to address housing issues in Brooklyn
Center.
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Stephanie Brown, Executive Director of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), introduced herself. She
explained ULI is focused on shaping the future of the built environment for transformative impact
in communities worldwide. It is a multidisciplinary group. ULI has done numerous panels over
the years and she listed the panelists from across the Nation that participated in the panel for
Brooklyn Center.
Ms. Brown stated the panel was an intensive 2.5-day process. There was a City tour of
neighborhoods and projects and a briefing by City Staff. There was a lot of focus on the
Opportunity Site, but the entire community was discussed including the housing stock and City-
owned land.
Ms. Brown pointed out the panel was trying to determine how Brooklyn Center can support current
residents and grow the development of the City without displacing anyone. The panel found the
housing stock was in generally good condition and there was a significant amount of publicly
controlled land. There is ample, high-quality park space. Brooklyn Center has a clear sense of
leadership and the community members want to stay in the City.
Ms. Brown added the panelists had conversations with community members. The overall
principles from the findings were to enact a strong housing and economic vision, to further engage
with the community, and to emphasize the integration of housing with jobs, transportation, and
other regions.
Ms. Brown stated the recommendation categories are to increase benefits for existing residents,
protect naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH), facilitate new development, and expand
home ownership. She noted the vast majority of the housing stock available in Brooklyn Center
is available for those between 60 and 80 percent area median income (AMI). Therefore, it is
important to prioritize the protection of current housing rather than focusing on new developments.
Ms. Brown stated recommendations to benefit existing residents include tenant protections and
anti-displacement strategies. There are public policy options to protect residents and public
investment opportunities to expand access to affordable housing. Also, following the Center for
Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) recommendations, a strategy is to maintain housing dignity
and quality, including code enforcement and incentives.
Ms. Brown noted another benefit for existing residents is to promote community wealth creation
through investing in local wealth-building programs, exploring preference policies and target
resources to historically under-resourced communities, and supporting and expanding
partnerships. Ms. Brown pointed out that another way to benefit existing residents is to promote
an inclusive development process.
Mayor Graves asked for more details on partnering with developers. Ms. Brown stated Hope
Communities in Minneapolis has been partnering with the Family Housing Fund, which is a
housing nonprofit for the metro area. They are looking primarily at existing 2- to 4-unit buildings.
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However, the partnership is providing classes for people looking to buy an owner-occupied
building.
Ms. Brown stated there are large plots of land the City owns, but that is not conducive to duplexes
and triplexes. St. Paul created several scattered sites from single-family lots. They looked for
developers that would support the effort and created a training program specific to potential
homeowners of color. She noted it is currently very expensive to build, so it is difficult to create
affordable housing. In the scenario with St. Paul, they removed the price of the land from the
purchase price to make it more affordable.
Councilmember Butler thanked Ms. Brown for the presentation and pointed out her interest in
future partnerships with developers. Ms. Brown noted while the technical assistance panel is
complete, ULI is still available to answer questions and provide additional support.
Ms. Brown stated the average cost to keep a home affordable is about $150,000. Building new
costs about $300,000. It is much more cost-effective and utilizes Brooklyn Center’s rich existence
of current NOAH housing. There is a significant risk in not addressing NOAH such as
deterioration of property value, impacts on lowest-income residents, and negative impacts on the
surrounding neighborhood. Protecting NOAH does still require a financial investment from the
City such as stabilizing rent, committing more resources to rehabilitation, deploying low-cost or
free capital, and ensuring strong management.
Ms. Brown noted Brooklyn Center is already considering the creation of a Housing Trust Fund
through tax increment funding (TIF), which is a mechanism to protect NOAH. The City could
prioritize the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2023 installment for the preservation of existing
housing stock. She added there are additional opportunities through the NOAH Impact Fund,
supporting the upcoming legislation for $1.5 billion in housing support, and seeking out other
grants. Ms. Brown added to promote the recommendation of new development in the City, they
must clarify the development process and make it inclusive.
Mayor Graves asked for more information on the Tenant Remedies Act. Ms. Brown pointed out
there is a panelist who is an expert on the Act that she would connect Mayor Graves with. In short,
the Tenant Remedies Act is a way to go beyond the City’s way of handling code enforcement and
have an additional enforcement option.
Councilmember Jerzak stated there are severe conditions in Minneapolis. However, Brooklyn
Center has a much more robust option for renter support. Housing is not just a City issue. Instead,
the topic spreads through regional, State, and Federal levels. He noted he often hears conversations
about building more properties. Alternatively, adding more Staff could be more supportive of
existing housing.
Councilmember Jerzak noted his agreement to support NOAH in the City. He added he would
like to know if the current tenant protection efforts are supportive of the community or a hindrance.
The unintended consequences need to be considered before adding more policies. Ms. Brown
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pointed out there has been a study to look at tenant screening requirements and their impact on
tenant rights. She explained it could be beneficial for the City to consider doing a similar study.
Ms. Brown explained the last recommendation was to expand home ownership. The City has a
few options to expand ownership and ‘move-up’ opportunities such as by identifying a City-owned
site for new homeownership development, creating an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units
(ADUs), and creating financing incentives for home ownership development. Additionally, the
City can incentivize alternative ownership structures for increased access.
Ms. Brown pointed out that increasing financing and Staff capacity would be beneficial for
Brooklyn Center. The City could hire a Housing Coordinator or partner with another City’s
housing coordinator. The creation of a Housing Trust Fund and plan for use of the funds would be
helpful. Additionally, Brooklyn Center could amend the sales tax proposal to close the gap in
NOAH rehab funding. Ms. Brown stated the full report has a list of immediate and long-term
actions the City could implement.
Councilmember Jerzak explained the Housing Coordinator position was removed from the budget
for 2023 and remains unfunded. Partnering with a neighboring City could be an option. Having
worked in the Department, Councilmember Jerzak noted the size of a City such as Brooklyn Center
can only do so much.
Mayor Graves asked which strategies would have the most impact with the least financial
investment. Ms. Brown stated creating a land disposition policy, which looks at City-owned land
and determines specific conditions that would allow for development, would be impactful and is a
lower investment. The Housing Trust Fund with the Opportunity Site is also impactful. The City
doesn’t want too many requirements for new development, so there must be a balance. She stated
the third option would be to find nonprofit partners instead of additional Staff.
Mayor Graves stated the City is putting to better track NOAH and improving it.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated the City has a Housing Commission. She asked what
the suggested role of the citizen advisory council would look like. Ms. Brown stated the panel
was focused on a holistic look at the Opportunity Site. Housing Commissions are looking at
projects immediately in front of them. However, a citizen advisory council for the Opportunity
Site would provide input throughout the development steps and provide input on facets beyond
housing such as retail space or community spaces. Ms. Brown noted an economic development
scorecard has been developed for the region that could be applicable.
Mayor Graves thanked Ms. Brown for the presentation.
Dr. Edwards stated the City has set aside ARPA funds for the Housing Trust Fund. Also, there is
additional funding available through the St. Paul Foundation. Brooklyn Center has approached
multiple foundations for additional funding for housing efforts.
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Mayor Graves asked for more information on how Staff has been tracking NOAH. Mr. Anderson
stated it is registered for 40 tax credits, so they are tracked and available online. Staff also has
regular conversations with the owners, and there is a tenant protection ordinance in place with
restrictions on the sales of NOAH.
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to accept the Housing
Technical Assistance Panel Report Presentation.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-31; CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-02, 50TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited City Engineer Ahmed Omer to
continue the Staff presentation.
City Engineer Ahmed Omer stated there are three project areas: Knox, James, and 54th Avenues
area improvements, 50th Avenue improvements, and 51st Avenue improvements. There was a
neighborhood informational meeting held on September 15, 2022. A public hearing for the
projects was held on October 24, 2022. The hearing that evening was intended for the assessment
public hearing and to certify the assessment role. Mr. Omer added they hope to approve plans in
April 2023 and accept bids in June 2023.
Mr. Omer showed maps of the areas being considered for improvements. All three projects would
include partial reconstruction. All areas would need manhole lid replacements and the 50th Avenue
project would require sanitary sewer services. All three projects need storm spot repairs. The
water system for 50th Avenue N. would need a full replacement, while the other two projects
require only new hydrants and gate valves. The 51st Avenue N. project would need two light poles
added. Lastly, all three projects would require full-depth pavement replacement.
Mr. Omer stated the Knox, James, and 54th area improvements would cost $1.17 million with
$258,000 from special assessments. The 51st Avenue N. improvements will cost $380,000 with
about $95,000 in special assessments. Finally, the 50th Avenue N improvements require $410,000,
and special assessments would cover $52,000. He noted the costs are estimates.
Mr. Omer showed maps of the assessment areas and their relevant zones. Knox, James, and 54 th
area include 68 properties, 51st Avenue improvements include 25 properties, and 50th Avenue N
includes 12 properties. R1 and R2 properties are assessed at $3,806 per property with a 3.5 percent
interest rate, per the Council’s November 14, 2022 meeting. All other zones would have the same
interest rate. The estimated payment amount is $33 to $46 per month over 10 years. The total
interest paid would be about $765 per household.
2/13/23 -12-
Mayor Graves thanked Mr. Omer for the presentation. She asked if the percentage covered by
assessments depends on the number of properties within the project area. Mr. Omer confirmed
that was correct.
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Resident of 51st Avenue stated they signed a petition to stop the assessments, and the City has
ignored the residents. Every person in the project area signed the petition. Mayor Graves stated
Staff met with community members.
Public Works Director Elizabeth Heyman explained Staff met with community members in
November to discuss the concerns of residents. The recommendations are based on the pavement
age and the conditions of the roads. The principles of pavement management are to make smaller
improvements regularly rather than a complete overhaul down the line. If the projects were to be
pushed back, both the City and the assessed properties would have to pay more.
Resident of 51st Avenue asked if she was at the meeting held on 51st. Ms. Heyman stated she was
not at the meeting, but other Staff members were present.
Resident of 51st Avenue explained he asked the City Engineer to show him the potholes or the
drainage issues. The City Engineer didn’t show him anything. Ms. Heyman stated the subbase
that helps Staff to make recommendations is through a cores sample. Deterioration isn’t outwardly
visible.
Resident of 51st Avenue stated Staff didn’t explain the issues very well at the meeting.
Additionally, the initial construction was poorly done, and the City didn’t do proper inspections.
Ms. Heyman pointed out she can’t speak to the inspection process as she wasn’t working with the
City in the 1990s when the street was last handled. However, it is to be expected for streets to
experience normal wear.
Jeff Cervantes, a resident, pointed out he started the petition. He noted the fire hydrants and gate
valves have a 60-year life expectancy. They are nowhere near 60 years. The light poles have
upgraded LED lights and are in good condition. The City has maintained the curbing and
pavement very well. 20 of the 25 properties signed the petition. He noted residents received a
letter in the mail stating Staff would be doing core samples the day after the core samples were
taken. Residents should be notified of happenings before they occur.
Mr. Cervantes added none of the Councilmembers were present at the community conversation.
Former Mayor Elliott did visit at one point and he stated the street appeared to be in good condition.
Councilmember Ryan had stated he supported the project because residents were on board, but
that was not the case.
2/13/23 -13-
Councilmember Kragness asked how much-advanced notice is given to residents before projects.
Additionally, she asked if the 20 residents that signed the petition don’t want the project done right
now or done at all. She asked what the ramifications would be if the project were pushed back.
Capital outlay projects could cost more if they are done later.
Ms. Heyman stated the numbers reflecting the impact of pushing back the project were shared at
a previous meeting, but she doesn’t have them in front of her currently. She pointed out the timing
is tricky. The City has been working through a 15-year capital improvement plan. If the project
were to be moved back five years, it would also impact the timing of other projects in the planned
timeline. Ms. Heyman added Staff is working on improving communications timing. The initial
mailing would have been in August or September 2022.
Councilmember Kragness asked if the project can be broken down into smaller projects as a
compromise. Ms. Heyman stated the project must be done at one time. It wouldn’t make sense
financially to break it apart as it would have to be underground multiple times. If anything, phasing
would be sections of the area rather than holding off on certain projects for the entire street area.
Councilmember Butler asked if Council was notified of the petition. She stated 20 out of 25
residents is pretty significant. It might be too late for the project, but if it were to happen in the
future, the Council needs to be better informed. There could have been more community meetings.
Ms. Heyman stated residents attended and spoke at previous Council meetings and the petition
was noted in the weekly updates. She stated Councilmember Butler may have been out on
maternity leave at the time.
Mayor Graves noted it was difficult for the residents to see the core samples. She stated she would
feel similarly if she couldn’t see the need for improvements.
A resident of 51st Avenue stated he was present at the October Council meeting. The streets appear
to be in good condition, and the project can be pushed back five or six years.
Councilmember Jerzak pointed out he has been on both sides of the issue. When he first moved
to Brooklyn Center in 1999, he had a $10,000 assessment. He also wants to support the experience
of Staff. After working for the City for 17 years, he knows Staff wouldn’t recommend something
unnecessary. External factors such as tree branches could have impacted the streets and could be
unseen to the naked eye. It would also create an issue to push back multiple projects.
Mayor Graves added Council and Staff have been considering the projects for quite some time.
They recognize it is a burden on many households. The City is finishing up the 15-year capital
improvement plan, and they are looking at alternatives to assessment strategies. Some cities have
come up with innovative ideas such as utilizing franchise fees or paying for improvements through
the general fund. However, many community members have already had to pay for assessments
for their portion of the capital improvement plan.
2/13/23 -14-
A resident of 51st Avenue noted he attended the November 2022 meeting. The City has not been
listening to the concerns of the residents, and $4,000 is an enormous burden, especially in this day
and age. He is living paycheck to paycheck, and postponing the project would be extremely helpful
for him.
A resident of 51st Avenue agreed the residents were not heard, and they still want to postpone the
project. The residents are the ones that will carry the burden of the projects. The residents are
saying they cannot carry the burden at this time. The project could be the difference between
staying in their homes or ending up on the street.
Mayor Graves asked which street the residents who signed the petition are from. Someone from
the audience stated it was only from the 51st Street area.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated the process isn’t easy, and she went through it
previously. It is a financial burden, but they also must listen to the experts. She apologized for
not attending the November meeting. She explained she was caring for her mother who passed
away in December.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-31; Certifying Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2023-
02, 50th Avenue Improvements to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Butler stated she is also conflicted with the decision. She was on maternity leave
when the petition was brought to the Council, noting they do care about the voices of the residents,
but the Council must also consider the bigger picture. She just missed the assessment at her home,
but her neighbors have complained about the communication issues surrounding assessments and
corresponding projects.
8b. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32; CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-03, 51ST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2023-32; Certifying Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2023-03, 51st Ave
Improvements to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls.
Motion passed unanimously.
2/13/23 -15-
8c. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32; CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-01, KNOX, JAMES, AND 54TH AREA
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2023-32; Certifying Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2023-01, Knox,
James, and 54th Area Improvements to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls.
Motion passed unanimously.
8d. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-33; AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF MUNICIPAL
LIQUOR OPERATIONS IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and noted a Statute requiring the item to come
before the Council when there is a loss of income. Dr. Edwards stated the City had unique issues
such as civil unrest which impacted the profits. He invited Liquor Store Operations Manager Tom
Agnes and Finance Director Angela Holm to make the Staff presentation.
Finance Director Angela Holm pointed out that the Liquor Store is under the Finance Department
because it is an enterprise fund for the City. She stated municipal liquor store operations are
authorized by Statue and were originally authorized as a means to control the sale of alcohol.
Profitable liquor operations are a source of revenue to supplement traditional tax and fee revenues
needed for City operations.
Ms. Holm noted Brooklyn Center currently operates two municipal liquor stores. Operations
began in December 1949. The stores are located in Shingle Creek Crossing and on Brooklyn
Boulevard.
Ms. Holm stated the State Auditors prepare and issues an Analysis of Municipal Liquor Store
Operations report annually. Generally, issues in the Fall, the report addressed activity for the prior
calendar year. The report provides comparative data on municipal liquor operations owned by
Minnesota cities. There are 177 total cities involved with 212 stores. 18 cities are participating
within the seven-county metro area.
Ms. Holm explained in the fiscal year 2020, there was a net loss of $107,001. In the fiscal year
2021, there was a net loss of $51,171. Liquor operations were negatively impacted by the COVID-
19 pandemic and recent civil unrest.
Liquor Store Operations Manager Tom Agnes showed a slide with a graph depicting the liquor
store’s sales over the past 10 years. The sales were consistently increasing until 2020. The stores
were closed for several months in 2020, and there was a profit loss due to civil unrest and lost
product following the death of George Floyd. Then in 2021, there was additional civil unrest
following the death of Duante Wright.
2/13/23 -16-
Mr. Agnes showed the profit for the liquor stores over the past 10 years in a graph and then another
graph with the overlay of depreciation. The new store in 2020 contributed to a large depreciation
since there was an investment in a new location. He noted it wasn’t an actual dollar loss. Profits
from previous years have been as high as $400,000.
Mayor Graves asked if 2022 was a better year for liquor sales. Mr. Agnes stated 2022 hasn’t been
audited yet, but the first half of the year was a struggle. The second half of the year was more
promising as there was a 20 percent increase in sales.
Mayor Graves stated the story of the shoes was also helpful in promoting liquor sales. Mr. Agnes
agreed the shoe story was beneficial.
Councilmember Kragness asked if the net loss numbers or only reflective of the insurance claims.
Mr. Agnes stated the insurance took care of some of the necessary repairs and some of the lost
sales. Insurance doesn’t cover 100 percent of where the liquor sales would have been headed.
Finance Director Holm the insurance claim is in the report.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
No one appeared to address this item.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2023-33; Authorizing the Continuation of the Municipal Liquor Operations.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
None.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
2/13/23 -17-
Councilmember Kragness reported on her attendance at the following and provided information
on the following upcoming events:
x Attended an event for support animals on February 8.
x Was present for the swearing-in of the new officers.
Councilmember Jerzak reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
x Also attended the same meetings as Councilmember Kragness.
x Participated in the Crime Prevention Meeting.
x Noted there will be an unveiling of the new pole camera soon.
x Added he would like notice for when new firefighters are sworn in.
Councilmember Butler reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
x Pointed out all Councilmembers attended the Council retreat on February 4.
x Noted she would like more notice for events such as officers being sworn in.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
x Also attended the same meetings as Councilmember Kragness.
x Participated in the Crime Prevention meeting.
x Pointed out she would like the newly sworn officers could be recognized at Council
meetings.
Mayor Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
x Noted she was ill and unable to attend the swearing-in.
x Attended a Brooklyn Bridge Alliance Youth Board meeting.
x Chaired her first Implementation Committee meeting.
x Met with the organization Liberians in Minnesota and two Liberian deputies in town who
are looking for space to more efficiently process Visas.
x Attended Northwest Tourism meeting.
x Met with Nalima from ACER.
x Met with the Mayor of New Hope.
x Met with Indra Alexander who recently ran for City Council in Brooklyn Park and is
working on a land trust initiative through the Urban League.
x Participated in a one-on-one with Janice and Alicia from Common Sense.
x Met with a group called Black School Scholars who were interested in supporting young
people in Brooklyn Center.
x Met with Zeg Zog, a Hmong organization, to learn about their work in the Brooklyns.
x Met with new staff for the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth regarding black youth
mental health initiatives.
x Met with Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Lunde.
x Participated in a panel regarding equity for the Regional Council of Mayors.
2/13/23 -18-
x Noted he will be out of town February 20-27.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded the adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 9:12 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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b. Police Service Calls.
Police call rates will be based on the average number of valid police calls per unit per
year. Police incidences for purposes of determining licensing categories shall include
disorderly activities and nuisances as defined in Section 12-911, and events
categorized as Part I crimes in the Uniform Crime Reporting System including
homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, auto theft and arson.
Calls will not be counted for purposes of determining licensing categories where the
victim and suspect are “Family or household members” as defined in the Domestic
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To:Amy Dietl, Clerk, City of Maple Grove
Katrina Jones, Clerk, City of Osseo
Devin Montero, Clerk, City of Brooklyn Park
Barb Suciu, Clerk, City of Brooklyn Center
From:Todd Shoemaker, PE
Lisa Tilman, PE
Project:Shingle Creek & West Mississippi
Watershed Legal Boundary Update:
Municipal Concurrence
Date:February 8, 2023
Stantec Project #: 227705202
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC) and West Mississippi Watershed
Management Commissions (WMWMC) are in the process of updating their legal boundaries to better
reflect the current hydrologic condition. SCWMC and WMWMC request that the City review the proposed
boundary and take action to provide concurrence with the revision. We attached a resolution template
that may be used for concurrence by the City.
The proposed Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed boundary may be viewed at: SCWM Legal
Boundary Review - PUBLIC (arcgis.com).
The SCWMC and the WMWMC received concurrence from the three neighboring watersheds: Elm Creek
Watershed Management Commission, Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and Mississippi
Watershed Management Organization. Their concurrence letters are attached for your reference. After
municipal concurrence, SCWMC and WMWMC will submit the boundary revision to the Minnesota Board
of Water and Soil Resources and to Hennepin County for updating of official property records.
Legal Boundary Update Process Summary
The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and West Mississippi Watershed Management
Commission established the existing legal boundaries after the organizations formed in 1984 using parcels
and hydrologic data present at that time. Parcel subdivisions, topographic changes, and the construction
and modification of stormwater conveyance systems have occurred over the years. The Commission
completed a review and update of the watershed’s legal boundary to ensure the boundary better reflects
today’s hydrologic conditions.
The SCWMC and WMWMC used the following process to define a legal boundary that most accurately
reflects current hydrologic conditions:
February 8, 2023
Municipal Concurrence Request
Page 2 of 3
Reference: 227705202
(1) Stantec used the Shingle Creek hydrologic boundary, which was updated in 2020, and the Elm
Creek hydrologic boundary, which was updated in 2021, to delineate a proposed boundary.
Parcels were considered within the Shingle Creek Watershed legal boundary if over 50% of the
parcel area was inside the Shingle Creek hydrologic boundary.
(2) Stantec then confirmed the digitized legal boundary with a review comparing the hydrologic
boundary against stormsewer networks and hydrologic boundaries defined by neighboring
watersheds. The review also drew on input from municipal staff serving on the Technical Advisory
Committee to incorporate their specific knowledge of municipal stormsewer networks and
drainage patterns.
(3) The neighboring watersheds of Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission and Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
reviewed the boundary to provide further refinements and ultimately concurrence with the
proposed boundary.
Tables 1 and 2 summarize how area and parcels will change with the proposed SCWMC Legal Boundary
among the adjacent WMOs and member cities.
Table 1. Changes in Shingle Creek Watershed Area by Watershed
Moving into Shingle Creek Moving out of Shingle Creek
Area (acres)Parcels (number)Area (acres)Parcels (number)
Bassett Creek Watershed 76 223 627 782
Elm Creek Watershed 60 361 378 509
Mississippi Watershed 26 192 109 560
West Mississippi Watershed 89 119 173 249
Table 2. Changes in Shingle Creek Watershed Area by City
Moving into Shingle Creek Moving out of Shingle Creek
Area (acres)Parcels (number)Area (acres)Parcels (number)
Brooklyn Center 13 25 89 123
Brooklyn Park 41 74 34 77
Crystal 1 4 34 140
Maple Grove 56 149 139 144
Minneapolis 32 232 110 565
New Hope 0.4 1 117 73
Osseo 3 10 49 42
Plymouth 95 328 668 823
Robbinsdale 10 70 35 97
Tables 3 and 4 summarize how area and parcels will change with the proposed WMWMC Legal Boundary
among the adjacent WMOs and member cities.
February 8, 2023
Municipal Concurrence Request
Page 3 of 3
Reference: 227705202
Table 3. Changes in West Mississippi Watershed Area by Watershed
Moving into West Mississippi Moving out of W. Mississippi
Area (acres)Parcels (number)Area (acres)Parcels (number)
Elm Creek Watershed 52 155 1146 600
Mississippi Watershed 0 0 3 22
Shingle Creek Watershed 173 249 89 119
Table 4. Changes in West Mississippi Watershed Area by City
Moving into West Mississippi Moving out of West Mississippi
Area (acres)Parcels (number)Area (acres)Parcels (number)
Brooklyn Center 89 123 13 25
Brooklyn Park 34 77 44 75
Champlin 44 142 1073 531
Maple Grove 9 13 98 69
Osseo 49 42 3 10
SH220-1-843616.v1
CITY OF _____________________
Resolution No. _________
RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH
PROPOSED WATERSHED BOUNDARY CHANGES
WHEREAS, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the West
Mississippi Watershed Management Commission (collectively, the “Requesting WMOs”) have
undertaken a process to review and amend as needed their boundaries with neighboring
watersheds in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.215
(“Act”);
WHEREAS, the Act requires the Requesting WMOs to include with their petition for a
watershed boundary change to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources “a written
statement of concurrence in the petition from the governing body of each statutory or home rule
charter city and town and each watershed management organization having jurisdiction over the
territory proposed to be added or transferred.”;
WHEREAS, the Requesting WMOs prepared and provided maps showing the proposed
boundary changes (“Boundary Change Maps”), which are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary Changes identified in the Boundary Change Maps were
developed using updated hydrologic information, they more accurately reflect the hydrologic
boundaries, and so the City Council determines it is appropriate to issue a written statement of
concurrence to change the boundaries as reflected in the Boundary Change Maps submitted by
the Requesting WMOs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council as follows:
1. The City concurs with the boundary changes proposed by the Requesting WMOs and as
reflected in the Boundary Change Maps.
2. The City Clerk shall forward this Resolution to the Requesting WMOs, which shall serve
as the City’s written statement of concurrence with the proposed boundary change.
Adopted this ____ day of ______________, 2022.
______________________________
Mayor
Attest:__________________________
CHAMPLIN - CORCORAN - DAYTON - MAPLE GROVE - MEDINA - PLYMOUTH - ROGERS
elm creek
Watershed Management Commission
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
3235 Fernbrook Lane ▪ Plymouth, MN 55447
PH: 763.553.1144 ▪ email: judie@jass.biz
www.elmcreekwatershed.org
January 11, 2023
Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
ATTN: Judie Anderson
3235 Fernbrook Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447
Re: Petition for Boundary Change, Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission: Letter of
Concurrence
Dear Ms. Anderson:
The Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission has reviewed and considered the proposal to
change the common boundary between the Shingle Creek Watershed and the Elm Creek Watershed.
Pursuant to Resolution #2023-01, the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission concurs with
the proposed petition to change the common boundary.
Your point of contact regarding this concurrence is Erik Megow, Associate, Water Resources Engineer,
Stantec, 763 252-6857, erik.megow@stantec.com
Sincerely,
Doug Baines
Chair
DB:jaa
Encls: Resolution 2023-01
Z:\Elm Creek\Boundaries\5 To Shingle Creek - Elm Letter of Concurrence.docx
SH220-1-843616.v1
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _________
RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH
PROPOSED WATERSHED BOUNDARY CHANGES
WHEREAS, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission and the West
Mississippi Watershed Management Commission (collectively, the “Requesting WMOs”) have
undertaken a process to review and amend as needed their boundaries with neighboring
watersheds in accordance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.215
(“Act”);
WHEREAS, the Act requires the Requesting WMOs to include with their petition for a
watershed boundary change to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources “a written
statement of concurrence in the petition from the governing body of each statutory or home rule
charter city and town and each watershed management organization having jurisdiction over the
territory proposed to be added or transferred.”;
WHEREAS, the Requesting WMOs prepared and provided maps showing the proposed
boundary changes (“Boundary Change Maps”), which are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary Changes identified in the Boundary Change Maps were
developed using updated hydrologic information, they more accurately reflect the hydrologic
boundaries, and so the City Council determines it is appropriate to issue a written statement of
concurrence to change the boundaries as reflected in the Boundary Change Maps submitted by
the Requesting WMOs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council as follows:
1. The City concurs with the boundary changes proposed by the Requesting WMOs and as
reflected in the Boundary Change Maps.
2. The City Clerk shall forward this Resolution to the Requesting WMOs, which shall serve
as the City’s written statement of concurrence with the proposed boundary change.
February 27, 2023
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
SH220-1-843616.v1
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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FEE SCHEDULE
Licenses, Permits, Miscellaneous Services
Adopted March 1987
Updated 2/10/2023
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway ~ 55430-2199
763-569-3300
www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us
Page 1
Introduction
In March 1987, the Brooklyn Center City Council approved an amendment to the City Ordinances
that removed the fees for licenses and permits from the City Ordinances and established fees by
Council resolution. The resolutions establishing fees for licenses and permits were collated into
the following fee schedule, and it is updated whenever fees are amended or new fees are
established. It provides a means by which fees for permits, licenses, and miscellaneous services
are incorporated into one document to aid employees who need to collect fees or provide public
information regarding fees. Fees for licenses and permits are set forth by Council resolution. Fees
for copies, research projects, maps, and ordinances are generally set by the City Manager.
Fees relating to the Community Center and Centerbrook Golf Course can be obtained directly
from the Recreation Department, and are not included in this fee schedule.
Fees relating to the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center can be obtained directly from the
Heritage Center and are not included in this fee schedule.
Table of Contents
Licenses .............................................................. 2-4
Permits............................................................. 5-10
Miscellaneous Services .................................. 11-19
Licenses
Page 2
License Type Annual Fee Expiration City Code
Reference
Amusement Device
Operator
Kiddie Ride
$15/location, plus
$15/machine
Res. 87-31
$10/ride
June 30 23-2101
Minn. Stat. 449.15
Animals (Cats and Dogs)
Commercial Kennel
Res. No. 97-180
$100
September 30 1-102
Bowling Alley Res. No. 97-180
$20/alley
December 31 23-209.01
Cesspool Cleaning Res. No. 87-31
$25
April 30 7-501
Christmas Tree Sales
Deposit
Res. No. 97-180
$60/lot
$100/lot
January 5 23-1301
Entertainment Res. No. 2020-17
$300
December 31
23-301
Filling Station
First Nozzle/Hose Each
Additional Nozzle/Hose
Res. No. 97-180
$90
$10
December 31 23-402
Filming & Photography $400 23-2500
Ord. No. 2017-02
Fireworks
Temporary Stand
Permanent Structure
Res. No. 2004-65
$350/location
$100/location
December 31 19-403
Garbage and/or Rubbish Collection
Company
Vehicle
Res. No. 97-180
$100
$25
June 30 7-103
Hospitality Accommodations
Level I
Level II
Level III
Res. No. 2017-19
$150
$200
$300
April 30 23-2401
Liquor – Civil Penalties Res. No. 2019-116 11-107
Offense Civil Fine Suspension/
Revocation
First offense $500 None
Second offense $1,000 1 day suspension
Third offense $1,500 3 day suspension
Fourth offense $2,000 5 day suspension
Fifth offense $2,000 Revocation
Liquor – Consumption and Display
Temporary
(maximum 10 days for City)
Res. No. 2017-203
$300
$25
December 31
N/A
11-106
Liquor – Off-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor Res. No. 2017-203
$100
December 31 11-106
Liquor – Off-Sale Brew Pub Res. No. 2017-203
$200
December 31 11-106
Liquor – Off-Sale Microdistillery Res. No. 2017-203
$200
December 31 11-106
Licenses
Page 3
License Type Annual Fee Expiration City Code
Reference
Liquor – Off-Sale Small Brewer
License
Res. No. 2017-203
$200
December 31 11-106
Liquor – On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor
Temporary
Res. No. 2017-203
$500
$10/day
December 31
N/A
11-106
Liquor – On-Sale Brew Pub Res. No. 2017-203 December 31 11-106
On-Sale Intoxicating $6,500
On-Sale 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor $500
Liquor – On-Sale Brewer Taproom Res. No. 2017-203
$600
December 31 11-106
Liquor – On-Sale Club
Up to 200 members
201-500 members
501-1,000 members
1,001-2,000 members
2,001-4,000 members
4,001-6,000 members
Over 6,000 members
$300
$500
$650
$800
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$2,000
$3,000
December 31 11-106
Liquor – On-Sale Intoxicating
Hotels & Clubs
Res. No. 2017-203
$6,500
December 31 11-106
The Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center $5,000
Culinary Class $100
Liquor – On-Sale Microdistillery
Cocktail Room
Res. No. 2017-203
$600
December 31 11-106
Liquor – On-Sale Sunday Sales Res. No. 2017-203
$200
December 31
11-106
Liquor – On-Sale Temporary
Maximum 3 consecutive days; no more
than 12 days per year
Special Event Permit
Maximum 10 consecutive days; no more
than 40 days per year
$25/per day
$25/per day
11-106
Liquor – On-Sale Wine Res. No. 2017-203
$2,000
December 31 11-106
Massage Establishment Res. No. 87-31 December 31 23-1703
Establishment $3,000
Investigation – Establishment $1,500
Masseur or Masseuse $50
Investigation – Masseur/Masseuse $100
Mechanical Systems Res. No. 97-180
$60
April 30 23-1500
Motor Vehicle Dealer Res. No. 97-180 April 30 23-1202
Class A $250
Class B $75
Licenses
Page 4
License Type Annual Fee Expiration City Code
Reference
Pawnbroker
Establishment
Investigation
Res. No. 2004-101
$3,000
$1,500
December 31 23-603
Rap Parlors, Conversation Parlors,
Adult Encounter Groups, Adult
Sensitivity Groups, Escort Services,
Model Services, Dancing Services, or
Hostess Services
Investigation
Res. No. 87-31
$1,500
$1,500
December 31 23-1804
Rental
Single Family Dwelling Initial
License/New Owner
Renewal License (no change in
license holder)
Two Family Dwelling
Each Rental Unit
Multiple Family Dwelling
Each Building
Each Unit Minimum
Base Fee
License Reinstatement
Conversion to Rental
A residential property converted to a
rental property or a registered
residential vacant building re-
occupied as a rental property. This
applies to lawful single-family and
Single-family attached dwellings.
Res. No. 2005-152
$400
$300
$200
$200
$18
$450
Res. No. 2011-65
$100
Res. No. 2008-150
$500
Varies 12-901
12-910
12-902
Saunas or Sauna Baths
Establishment
Investigation
Res. No. 87-31
$3,000
$1,500
December 31 23-1602
Secondhand Goods Dealer
Investigation
Res. No. 98-227
$750, plus
$1.50 per
reportable
transaction
$1,500
December 31 23-652
Sign Hanger Res. No. 97-180
$60
April 30 34-160
Taxicab Res. No. 2004-101
$100/vehicle
December 31 23-702
Tobacco Related Products
License Fee
Investigation
Res. No. 97-180
Res. No. 2014-57
$150
$150
December 31 23-101
Permits
Page 5
Permit Type Fee City Code
Reference
Alarm
Fire
Police
1/No Charge
2/$150
3+/$300
1-4/No Charge
5/$50; after 5, each alarm
increased by $25
23-2006
Res. No. 93-233
Special Events
$100 application fee
Additional fees may be charged
23-2600
Res. No. 2022-25
Permits
Page 6
Permit Type Fee City Code
Reference
Building and Fire Protection
Valuation $1 to $1,000 Valuation $1,001
to $2,000
Valuation $2,001 to $25,000
Valuation $25,001 to $50,000
Valuation $50,001 to $100,000
Valuation $100,001 to $500,000
Valuation $500,000 to $1,000,000
Valuation $1,000,001 and up
Plan Check Fee
Investigation Fee
Residential Siding Replacement up to 4 units
Residential Family Roof Replacement up to 4 units,
not including flat roofs
Residential Solar Panel Installation
Egress Window
Window or Door Replacement
Residential Deck up to 4 units
Residential Driveway (non-ROW)
Residential Fence
$49.50
$49.50 for the first $1,000 plus
$3.25 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$2,000
$82.00 for the first $2,000 plus
$14.85 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000
$423.55 for the first $25,000 plus
$10.70 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000
$691.05 for the first $50,000 plus
$7.45 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000
$1,063.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6
for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000
$3,463.55 for the first $500,000 plus
$5.10 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000
$6,013.55 for the first $1,000,000 plus
$4 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof
65% of the amount of the permit fee
Same amount as building permit fee
$150
$150
$200
$100 up to two windows; $150 for 3 or more
$100 up to two windows; $150 for 3 or more
$200
$25
$25
3-103
Res. No. 2018-09
Permits
Page 7
Permit Type Fee City Code
Reference
Cesspool Cleaning
Permit
$18.75 7-502
Res. No. 87-32
Courtesy Bench
Permit
Inspection
$50/bench
$50/bench
23-902
23-903
Res. No. 2007-47
Demolition
Permit
$50 23-1501
Res. No. 2005-65
Electrical
Minimum Fee for one inspection trip
Two trip fee (Every job where wiring will be
Covered needs a rough-in and final inspection.
Examples: remodel or new bath, kitchen, porch,
basement, laundry, detached garage, swimming
pool, etc.)
Service changeout
Temporary service
Service changeout with one or two remodeled or
added rooms
Subpanel change out
New or major remodel of apartment or
condominium (this includes main service, feeders,
house panel, circuit breakers, and temp power)
Residential maximum (includes new houses,
townhouses, remodels with 50% or more of the
lights, receptacles and switches being replaced
Outside electrical reinstalled after siding
replacement, house, duplex, triplex, four-plex,
attached townhouses, and apartments
Electronic inspection fee for these items only:
furnace, air conditioning, bath fan, fireplace, or
receptacle for water heater vent. Must email
required pictures.
Solar fees for PV System: Residential & Commercial
0 – 5,000 watts
5,001 – 10,000 watts
10,001 – 20,000 watts
20,001 – 30,000 watts
30,001 – 40,000 watts
$50 per trip
$100 (includes two inspections)
$110
$55
$160 includes two inspections
$50
$100 per unit
$190 includes three inspections
$50 first unit plus $25 each additional unit
$40
$90
$150
$225
$300
$375 plus $25 for each additional
3-103
Res. No. 2020-20
Permits
Page 8
Commercial Electrical Fees
Description
Valuation $1 to $1,000
Valuation $1,001 to $2,000
Valuation $2,001 to $25,000
Valuation $25,001 to $50,000
Valuation $50,001 to $100,000
Valuation $100,001 to $500,000
Valuation $500,000 to $1,000,000
Valuation $1,000,000 and up
Re-inspection Fee (in addition to all other fees)
Investigation Fee (working without a permit) the fee is
doubled
Refunds issued only for permits over
Fee Calculation
$50.00
$50 for the first $1,000 plus $3.25 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000
$82.00 for the first $2,000 plus $14.85 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000
$423.55 for the first $25,000 plus $10.70 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
$691.05 for the first $50,000 plus $7.45 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000
$1,063.55 for the first $100,000 plus $6.00
for each additional $1,0001,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000
$3,463.55 for the first $500,000 plus $5.10
for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$6,013.55 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4 for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
$50
$1
Permits
Page 9
Permit Type Fee City Code
Reference
Flood Plain Use
Up to 1 acre
1 acre to 5 acres
Over 5 acres
$50
$50/acre
$250 plus $37.50 per acre for each acre
or fraction thereof over 5 acres
35-2182
Res. No. 2005-65
House moving
Permit
Code Compliance Review Prior to Moving Structure
into City
$200
$100
23-1501
Res. No. 2005-65
Land Disturbing Activities
Permit
Res. No. 2005-162
$50
35-235
Mechanical Systems
Valuation $0 to $500
Valuation $501 to $50,000
Valuation Over $50,000
Mechanical Plan Review (only when submitted
without a building permit)
2” and less diameter pipe 1-3 fixtures
Additional openings
2” and over diameter pipe 1-3 fixtures
Additional opening
Residential Air Conditioner Installation
Residential Air Conditioner & Furnace Installation
Residential Boiler or Fireplace up to 4 units
Residential Furnace Installation
Residential Gas Stove or Dryer up to 4 units
Res. No. 2018-09
$25
$25 plus 2% of value of any amount in
excess of $500
$1,012.50 plus 1% of value of any amount
in excess of $50,000
65% of base permit fee
$5.75 each
$2.50 each
$15 each
$3.25 each
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
3-103
Planning Commission Fees*
Zoning Code Text
Amendment Rezonings
Site and Building Plan and Major Amendments
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
Variance
Interim Use Permit (IUP)
IUP Extension/Amendment
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
CUP Amendment
Extension of Existing Special Use
Permit Appeal
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
PUD Amendment - Major
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
* For all Planning Commission Applications, a refundable
escrow of $1,000 will be added to the fee to cover any
additional costs associated with the review of the
application. Additional escrow may be required subject
to the determination of the City Planner.
Res. No. 2019-03
$500
$1,050
$750
$400
$200
$200
$250
$150
$250
$250
$100
$200
$1,800
$700
$1,050
35-210
35-230
15-104
35-240
35-310
35-310
35-220
35-220
35-220
35-251
35-355
35-355
Permits
Page 10
Permit Type Fee City Code
Reference
Plumbing
Minimum Fee
Repair or alteration of existing system
New residential or commercial building
Plumbing Plan Review (only when submitted
without a building permit)
Residential Water Heater up to 4 units
Residential Water Softener up to 4 units
Residential Water Heater and Softener up to 4 units
Plumbing Fixtures
Res. No. 2018-09
$25
2% of estimated cost
2% of estimated cost
65% of base permit fee
$60
$60
$60
$60 up to 3 fixtures; $10 for each
additional
3-103
Right-Of-Way
Administration
Fee Excavation
Fee Obstruction
Fee Pole
Attachment Fee
Extension
Delay Penalty
Res. No. 2018-42
$100 per permit
$250 per permit
$200 per permit
$1,500 per site
$50 per permit
$50/day for pavement; $25/day for
boulevard/turf
25-1009
Sewer and Water
Sewer or water connection
Sewer or water disconnection
Sewer and water disconnection
New commercial sewer and water
connection
New residential sewer and water
connection
Commercial/Industrial fire line
Water/Sewer repair
Storm Water
Minimum Fee
Res. No. 2005-65
$50
$50
$90
$150
$100
$50
$50
$50
$50
3-103
Sign
50 sq. ft in area or less
Over 50 sq. ft in area
Minimum Fee
Footing inspection, when required
Temporary Sign
Res. No. 2005-65
$50
$50/1st 50 sq. ft and $15.00 for
each additional 50 sq. ft or fraction
$50
$50
$25
34-150
Miscellaneous Services
Page 11
Service Fee
Abatement Application (Assessing)
Taxpayer caused only (others no charge)
$45
Abatement (City-Facilitated)/Administrative Service Charge Res. No. 2008-150
$999 or less $75
$1,000 or Higher $150
Accident Reports (Police) < 10 pages no charges
$0.25 per page
$0.15 per page, if subject of data
$0.50 per report, commercial user
[defined as a user who requests
access to more than five reports
per month Minn. Stat.
169.09, Subd. 13(5) (f)]
Administrative Penalty System Fees Res. No. 2010-79
Level 1 $60
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
$125
$300
Equivalent to rental license
Violation Type (Ordinance reference) Level
Waste container setback violation (7-102) 1
Local Traffic and Parking (27) 1
Parking Surface violation (12-316) 2
All other city code violations, designated as a 2
misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor
Animal (10) 2
Failure to register a vacant property (12-1500) 2
Failure to obtain a permit or license 3
Tenant protection violation (12-912D) 4
Appeal Filing Fee – Chapters 12 and 19 $50
Res. No. 2005-65
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Administrative Review $100
Beekeeping Registration $40
Res No. 2019-26
Public Subsidy Application Fee
Escrow for consulting services related to review of application
$3,000
$10,000
Hearing Request Deposit $50
Special Assessment Charge for unpaid fine amounts that are specially
assessed
$30
Miscellaneous Services
Page 12
Service Fee
Copy Charges for Public Government Data Requests
Not from the Data Subject
100 Pages or Fewer Black and White Photocopies
8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14
Two-Sided Copy (8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14)
All Other Public Government Data Requests
The City will charge the requester actual costs of searching for and
retrieving the data, including the cost of employee time, and for
making, certifying, compiling, and transmitting copies of the data
or the data themselves
Exception: There will be no charges for searching, retrieving,
compiling, and electronically transmitting readily available data
Minn. Stat. 13.03, Subd. 3 (c)
< 10 pages no charge
$0.25
$0.50
Actual Costs
Labor – $0.40 per minute
Paper – $0.01 per sheet
Black/White Photocopier – $0.01
per page
Color Photocopier - $0.07 per
page
Black/White Printer – $0.02 per
page
Color LaserJet Printer – $0.09 per
color page
Other Actual Costs that may or
may not be included – refer to
the document Fees for Providing
Copies of Public Government
Data compiled by the State of
Minnesota, Department of
Administration, Information
Policy Analysis Division at
www.ipad.state.mn.us
or 651-296-6733
Total Actual Costs require that
you add labor cost at $0.40 per
minute to the supply and
materials costs to establish total
actual costs
Copy Charges for Public Government Data Requests by the Subject of Data
When the requester is the subject of the data, the City will not charge
for searching for and retrieving data. The requester will be charged the
actual costs associated with making, certifying, compiling, or
transmitting copies of the data themselves.
Exception: There will be no charge for compiling and electronically
transmitting readily available data.
Actual Costs
<10 pages no charge
$0.15 per page
Dogs
Registration – Dangerous and Potentially
Dangerous Contest Declaration Hearing Fee
Review Declaration Hearing Fee
Contest Sterilization Requirement for Potentially Dangerous
Boarding Fee
Impounding Penalty
$35/annual Res. No. 2004-132
$250 Res. No. 2014-43
$100 Res. No. 2014-43
$250 Res. No. 2015-31
Joint & Cooperative Agreement
with PUPS
$31/day
Fingerprinting (Police)
Brooklyn Center resident or Brooklyn Center business owner
and/or owner’s employees (Saturday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
$10/card
Miscellaneous Services
Page 13
Service Fee
Franchise (Natural Gas)
Residential
Commercial A
Commercial Industrial B
Commercial C
SVDF A
SVDF B
LVDF
Franchise (Electric)
Residential
Small Commercial & Industrial – Non-Demand
Small Commercial & Industrial – Demand Large
Commercial & Industrial
Public Street Lighting
Municipal Pumping – Non-Demand
Municipal Pumping – Demand
Ord. No. 2019-03
$1.66/month
$1.74/month
$5.63/month
$22.50/month
$56.23/month
$107.96/month
$107.96/month
Ord. No. 2019-02
$1.65/month
$4.25/month
$22.75/month
$103.00/month
$13.50/month
$13.50/month
$13.50/month
Inspections
Fire Inspection, Commercial
Initial Inspection
First Re-Inspection
Second Re-Inspection
Third Re-Inspection
Fourth and Subsequent Re-Inspections Fire
Inspection, Daycare Re-inspection
A re-inspection fee for the second re-inspection and each
subsequent re-inspection shall be collected from the applicant,
owner, or responsible party.
Properties with 1 to 3 units
Properties with 4 or more units
Re-Occupancy Inspection - A property maintenance re-occupancy
inspection fee is required for registered vacant buildings.
Apartment/Condo
Townhome
Single Family
Duplex (same owner)
Triplex (same owner)
Fourplex (same owner)
Res. No. 2011-55
No Charge
No Charge
$100
$150
$200
$50/each Res. No. 2009-130
Res. No. 2008-150
$100
$100 for each common area, plus
$50 for each unit/Res. No. 2008-151
$115
$195
$195
$275
$415 Res. No. 2009-29
$550 Res. No. 2009-29
Intoxilyzers Logs (Police) $5/page
Lot Combination $100
Maps
8 1/2 x 11
8 1/2 x 11 with Imaging (aerials)
11 x 17
11 x 17 with Imaging (aerials)
24 x 24
24 x 24 with Imaging (aerials)
23 x 36
23 x 36 with Imaging (aerials)
$3
$5
$4
$6
$10
$15
$15
$25
NSF Check (Finance) $30
Miscellaneous Services
Page 14
Service Fee
Opportunity Site Stormwater Fee (per acre of developable property
See Appendix A for map
$97,250.18
Police Reports (Police) < 10 pages no charge
$0.25 per page
$0.15 per page, if subject of data
$0.50 per page, commercial user
PUD Amendment (Minor) $350
Recycling Utility
Minimum charge per household per quarter
Certification for collection with property taxes
Res. No. 2023-21
$12.34/quarter
$50
Right of Way Registration $1,000/New
$25/Renewal
Sanitary Sewer Utility
Base Rate Quarterly Residential
Single Family
Apartment
Senior Citizen
Non-Residential Rate SAC
charge set by MCES
Certification for collection with property taxes
Line cleaning charge
Sanitary Sewer Connection
Res. No. 2023-18
$103.19
$72.22
$56.74
$4.35 per 1,000 gallons
Fee established by MCES
$50
Labor, materials, equipment, and
overhead
Established annually by resolution
Site and Building Plan Amendment (minor) $375
Special Assessment Interest Rate Res. No. 2022-123
3.5 Percent
Special Computer Search (Police) $7/each address
Storm Sewer Utility (quarterly rates)
Base Rate
Cemeteries and Golf Courses
Parks
Single Family, Duplex, Townhouse
School, Government Buildings
Multiple Family, Churches
Commercial, Industrial
Vacant Land
Certification for collection with property taxes
Private facility cleaning charge
Res. No. 2023-19
$73.17/acre
$18.29/acre
$36.59/acre
$18.30/lot
$91.47/acre
$219.54/acre
$365.90/acre
As assigned
$50
Labor, materials, equipment, and
overhead
Miscellaneous Services
Page 15
Service Fee
Street Light Utility (quarterly rates)
Single, Double, and Multiple Family Residential
Parks
Schools, Government Buildings, Churches
Retail and Service-Office
Commercial and Industrial
Vacant Land and Open Space
Certification for collection with property taxes
Res. No. 2023-20
$6.88/dwelling unit
$10.90/acre
$21.80/acre
$32.69/acre
$32.69/acre
As Assigned
$50
Street and Storm Drainage Special Assessment Rates
R-1 zoned, used as one-family site that cannot be subdivided
R-2 zoned, or used as a two-family site that cannot be subdivided
R-3 zoned (per unit)
Partial Street Reconstruction
R-1 zoned, used as one-family site that cannot be subdivided
R-2 zoned, or used as a two-family site that cannot be subdivided
R-3 zoned (per unit)
Pavement Rehabilitation
R-1 zoned, used as one-family site that cannot be subdivided
R-2 zoned, or used as a two-family site that cannot be subdivided
R-3 zoned (per unit)
The residential assessment rates for street and storm drainage
construction and pavement rehabilitation shall not apply to R-4, R-5, R-6,
or R-7 zoned districts. The assessment rates for street reconstruction and
pavement rehabilitation for R-4, R-5, R-6, or R-7 zoned property shall be
based on an evaluation of the project cost and project benefit for each
project.
Res. No. 2022-124
$5,077 per lot (street)
$1,523 per lot (storm drainage)
$67.6933 per front foot with a
$5,077 per lot minimum (street)
$20.3067 per front foot with a
$1,523 per lot minimum (storm
drainage)
Assess. frontage x $67.6933 (street)
Number of residential units
Assess. frontage x $20.3067 (storm)
Number of residential units
$3,806 per lot (street)
$50.7467 per front foot with a
$3,806 per lot minimum (street)
Assess. frontage x $50.7467 (street)
Number of residential units
$1,678 per lot (street)
$22.3733 per front foot with a
$1,678 per lot minimum (street)
Assess. frontage x $22.3733(Street)
Number of residential units
Subdivision (Minor) $300
Tow to City Property (Police) Tow charge plus $15 admin fee
Tree Contractor Registration Res. No. 2000-09
$35
Miscellaneous Services
Page 16
Service Fee
Tree Removal
Each non-assessed diseased tree/stump removal (by agreement)
Special Assessments Service Charge
Capitalized Interest Charge (assessed trees only)
$50
$30/parcel on which a special
assessment is levied
$30/per tree
Vacant Building Registration
An annual registration fee shall be collected from the applicant, owner,
or responsible party.
Category 1 – property vacant for less than 1 year and does not have
any code violation or has not been issued a compliance notice for
code violations
Category 2 – property vacant for less than 1 year and has a code
violation(s) or has been issued a compliance notice for code
violations Category 3 – property vacant for 1 year or more
Category 4 – property vacant for 3 years or more
Res. No. 2008-151
$100
$400
$1,000
$3,000
Vacation – Street, Alley, Easement (Engineering) $125 Res. No. 92-132
Video Tape Duplicating (Police) $20
Water and Sanitary Sewer Connection
Commercial/Industrial Water > 5 Acres
Commercial/Industrial Sewer > 5 Acres
Commercial/Industrial Water < 5 Acres
Commercial/Industrial Sewer < 5 Acres
Retail/Office Water > 5 Acres
Retail/Office Sewer > 5 Acres
Retail/Office Water < 5 Acres
Retail/Office Sewer < 5 Acres
Multi Family Water > 5 Acres Multi
Family Sewer > 5 Acres Multi
Family Water < 5 Acres Multi
Family Sewer < 5 Acres Single
Family Water per connection
Single Family Sewer per connection
Res. No. 2001-161
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000
$3,000
$5,000
$3,000
$3,000
$1,500
$5,000
$3,000
$3,000
$1,500
$1,000
$1,000
Miscellaneous Services
Page 17
Service Fee
Water Utility
Water Conservation
Rate 5/8” and 3/4” Meter
0-30,000 gallons per quarter
30,001-60,000 gallons per quarter
60,001 or more gallons per quarter
Base Rate
Quarterly Minimum Rate
1” Meter
1 1/2” Meter
2” Meter
3” Meter
4” Meter
6” Meter
8” Meter
10” Meter
Water Meter Charge 5/8” or 3/4”
Water Meter Charge Larger than 3/4”
Certification for collection with property taxes
Quarterly Fire Service Line Charge
Fire protection inspection
Private hydrant maintenance
Service Restoration, Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM
Service Restoration, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
Between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:30 AM
Assistance with Seasonal Shut-down and Restoration of Commercial
Irrigation Systems, Monday through Friday (except holidays) Only
Between the hours of 3:00 PM and 7:30 AM
Hydrant Meters (water use will be paid in addition to the rental fee at
the Commercial Rate)
5/8” or 3/4” Meter
Deposit
Rental Fee (per month or portion thereof)
3” Meter
Deposit
Rental Fee (per month or portion thereof)
Penalty for violation of odd-even sprinkling
Water Conservation Violations (based on preceding 12-month period)
First Offense
Second Offense
Subsequent Offenses
Res. No. 2023-17
$20.53 Quarterly Base Charge
$3.42 per 1,000 gallons
$4.27 per 1,000 gallons
$6.37 per 1,000 gallons
$ 4.51
$ 59.65
$ 76.70
$ 149.10
$ 298.33
$ 502.90
$1,150.71
$2,179.38
$2,905.85
$149.00
Actual cost + $2.00
$50
$12.50/Res. No. 2007-140
$52
Labor, materials, equipment,
and overhead
$31
$83
$45 per hour, 1 hour minimum
Res. No. 2020-80
$250
$25
$2,500
$150
$25
Res. No. 2020-80
Warning
$25
$50
Miscellaneous Services
Page 18
Service Fee
Weed Inspection/Removal
Weed Cutter’s Fee
Special Assessments Service Charge
Capitalized Interest Charge (assessed weeds only)
Res. No. 2000-09
$60/hour
$30 per parcel on which a special
assessment is levied
$10 per notice
Well Water Test $10
Zoning Letters (Community Development) $75
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _________
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023 FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has a comprehensive fee schedule that
is used by staff during the year; and
WHEREAS, this fee schedule has been amended for 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the 2023 Fee Schedule be adopted.
February 27, 2023
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 202URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center, through execution of a Joint
Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has developed a proposal for the use of
Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center held a Public Hearing on February 2,
2022 to obtain the view of citizens on housing and community development needs and priorities
and the City’s proposed use of $2from the 202Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center, through execution of a Joint
Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is a Subrecipient community in the Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of
Brooklyn Center and Hennepin County, the City agrees to assume certain responsibilities for the
utilization of Community Development Block Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, a notice to solicit public comment was published and comments
were solicited for a period of 10 days, ending on February 2, 202.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that it approves the following project(s) for funding from the 20Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizes submittal of
the proposal to Urban Hennepin County.
Project Budget
Home Rehabilitation Program (Rehabilitation of Private Property) $2,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs
the Mayor and its’City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third
Party Agreement on behalf of the City to implement the 202 Community Development Block
Grant Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the actual amount of FY202CDBG
available to the city be different from the preliminary amount provided to the City, the City
Council hereby authorizes the city manager to adjust the following activity budget(s) at this rate:
Project Budget Adjustment
Home Rehabilitation Program (Rehabilitation of Private Property) 100%
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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City of Brooklyn Center 2023 Legislative Agenda
February 2023
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Administration
x BCLG 01-2023 (Official Notifications / Information Access) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports
the State eliminating outdated and unnecessary publication requirements that are no longer
relevant or representative of the City’s technological capabilities.
Justification – Currently the State has laws mandating the City establish an “official” or “qualified”
newspaper for formal city notifications. The law specifies that cities designate only “one” newspaper,
it must be printed in English and if it is a daily newspaper it must be distributed at least five days each
week, etc. While the notification standards established in 1949 were well intended, they may not be
complete or applicable to contemporary methods of communication or cost-efficient.
x BCLG 02-2023 (Election Judge Recruitment and Retention) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports
efforts by the State to amend regulations to eliminate the party balance requirement of appointed
and hired staff administering absentee balloting before Election Day and for city special elections.
We further recommend that the legislature authorize time off for college students if they have
been appointed to serve as an election judge.
Justification – City elections are non-partisan and govern elections in a non-partisan manner. One of
the City’s strategic priorities is “community engagement across all segments of the City”. The City
desires to engage as many residents as possible in the election process.
x BCLG 03-2023 (Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports
the efforts of public and private organizations seeking to assist residents to apply for permanent
status under the LRIFA. We implore the State Legislature to provide funding in support of these
efforts.
Justification – We estimate that more than 30,000 Liberians are living in the State of Minnesota of
which 4,000 or more would be subject to deportation if their current DED status is not changed. The
LRIFA recently approved by Congress will provide individuals with DED extensions, one final year to
complete their application for a change in their immigrant status. Failure to complete a qualifying
application is likely to result in the deportation of these individuals, many of whom have been
residents for more than a decade. Historically the State Legislature, Governor, and State Officials have
supported Brooklyn Center and other communities in the efforts that have led to the passage of the
LRIFA. Now every effort must be made to assure that each eligible person can take advantage of this
opportunity. Several organizations are planning to provide the necessary legal and other assistance
required for individuals to submit a qualifying application under the Act. We urge the legislature to
provide financial support to these organizations.
x BCLG 04-2023 Funding for Cultural Centers/Museums and other Community Building Assets- the
City of Brooklyn Center encourages the Legislature to provide funding and provide new rules that
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will support the establishment of Cultural Museum/Centers that reflect the unique traditions and
values provided by immigrants, new Americans and diverse communities; thereby enriching the
lives of all Minnesotans.
Justification – As one of the most ethically and culturally diverse communities in the State of
Minnesota. We believe that this strength should be valued and shared. A variety of cultural
organizations and groups would love the opportunity to collaborate with the government, non-profits,
and others to share the benefits of their culture. We believe the State can play an extremely valuable
role by providing funding to build capacity and facilitate opportunities for these groups to add to the
culture of Minnesota in a lasting and meaningful way. We believe existing Grant Programs should be
modified or new funding should be approved to encourage Cultural Centers, Museums, and Arts to
support the goal of cultural inclusion and diversity in the State.
Housing and Development
x Ensure housing security. The pandemic has accelerated the impacts of an existing housing crisis
and has exposed many people to an immediate housing emergency. Tools like aid for tenants and
landlords, eviction moratoria, and funding for affordable housing are important for immediate
relief and longer-term recovery.
x Tenant protections. The City of Brooklyn Center supports revising existing regulations that restrict
local governments from enacting tenant protection measures. Further, the City of Brooklyn
Center supports new legislation that clarifies and creates tools that support tenant protection
measures, both locally and state-wide. These tools include but are not limited to, local authority
to enact rent control, prevent discrimination based on income sources, limit tenant screening
practices, prevent non-renewals of leases without just cause and prevent retaliation by rental
property owners.
x BCLG 05-2023 (Affordable Housing) - The City of Brooklyn Center supports the creation of
additional local tools and funding for workforce housing and affordable housing programs,
including resources in a bonding bill. Specifically, the State should establish a housing tax credit
contribution fund, create a state funding match for local housing trust funds, increase funding for
Economic Development and Challenge Fund Grant program, and support dedicated funding for
housing through bonding and general fund revenue.
Justification – The lack of workforce housing makes it difficult for employers to attract workers and
for cities to attract new residents. Vacancy rates remain low and the market is not keeping up with
the demand for affordable housing options. Cities want to play a role in addressing this issue but lack
the resources and the flexible tools to create partnerships with public and private entities to ensure
an adequate supply of affordable housing options.
x BCLG 06-2023 (Group Homes and Housing with Services Establishments) - The City of Brooklyn
Center requests the Legislature to examine the impacts of the established regulations, which limit
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the ability of municipalities to regulate group homes and housing with services establishments
to determine if regulations are having a disproportionate effect on low-income communities
and communities of color.
Justification - Of our experience is that single-family affordable housing neighborhoods are attractive
locations to investors seeking to profit from the establishment of group homes and housing with
services. The concentration of these homes in low-income neighborhoods reduces homeownership
opportunities and wealth accumulation for residents and the concentration of these businesses can
change the character of the neighborhood.
x BCLG 07-2023 (Building Officials) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports efforts of the State to
increase its efforts to train new and diverse building officials, and provide sufficient education to
help local officials administer and enforce construction regulations.
Justification – The City has established city priorities related to resident economic stability and the
value of diversity and inclusion. There is a shortage of building officials in the State and a greater
shortage of building officials of color. Sufficient funding and support by the state would permit the
City and other cities to have access to a broader pool of candidates for building officials in the future.
Business and Economic Development
x BCLG 08-2023 (Youth Tax Credit) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports efforts by the State to
create an internship-to-work tax credit for organizations hosting young workers in Brooklyn
Center. This type of tax credit program exists now but is targeted at Greater Minnesota.
Justification – One of the City’s strategic priorities is “Resident Economic Stability”. This program
would provide an incentive for businesses to participate in the BrookLynk Program of the Brooklyn
Bridge Alliance.
x BCLG 09-2023 (Workforce Readiness) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports efforts of the State
to fund fully the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership and other workforce training programs. The
City also supports the State in providing flexible funding to local workforce councils and pursuing
creative programming and funding. Finally, the City supports efforts to design and implement
programs designed to address youth employment and workforce readiness.
Justification – One of the City’s strategic priorities is “Resident Economic Stability”. This program
would provide an incentive for businesses to participate in the BrookLynk Program of the Brooklyn
Bridge Alliance. This effort would also, support the City’s strategic priority of “Resident Economic
Stability”.
x BCLG 10-2023 (Tax Increment Financing - TIF) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports efforts of
the State to increase the ability of TIF to facilitate redevelopment and housing activities, The State
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should allow term extensions for redevelopment districts, which are taking longer to develop;
amend Minn. Stat. § 469.1763, subdivision 3 to eliminate the “Five-year Rule” for districts that
are taking longer to develop; and modify the housing district income qualification level
requirements to allow the levels to vary according to individual communities.
Justification – The City would benefit by having the ability to extend the term for its redevelopment
districts, which could have a positive impact on the financial stability and effectiveness of the districts.
x BCLG 11-2023 (Land Recycling and Redevelopment) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports the
creation of a “land assembly grant or loan program” to assist cities and economic development
authorities assemble small parcels for redevelopment. In addition, the City supports efforts by
the State to amend the definition of redevelopment district under the TIF Act to include
obsolescence and incompatible land use.
Justification – Due to the City being fully developed, the City would benefit from more resources and
greater flexibility of existing economic development tools to redevelop deteriorated, obsolete and
vacant structures and contaminated land.
Financial
x BCLG 12-2023 (Metro Area Fiscal Disparities) - Brooklyn Center was once a net contributor to the
Fiscal Disparities pool. Today as a net recipient, the fiscal disparity is a major factor contributing
to the fiscal stability of the City and our taxpayers. Without Fiscal Disparities, the property tax
burden in Brooklyn Center would escalate dramatically, perhaps more than 25%. We strongly
encourage continued legislative support for Metro Area Fiscal Disparities.
x BCLG 13-2023 (Sales Tax Exemption Simplification) - We advocate for a way to simplify the utility
of the current sales tax exemption for construction materials. The process for using the current
sales tax exemption on construction is so complicated, risky, and burdensome to contractors and
cities that we are aware of no city that has decided to use this exemption. In Brooklyn Center, we
estimate savings of $300-$400 thousand a nnually for our neighborhood st reet and ut ility
construction projects if the sales tax exemption was viable.
x BCLG 14-2023 (Property Tax Relief) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports efforts of the State to
increase property tax relief for property owners experiencing high tax burdens due to property
tax shifts.
Justification - The City has experienced significant shifts in tax capacity growth from commercial to
residential properties throughout the years of the most recent economic recession. As a result,
residential property owners have endured a tax shift burden. We expect this trend to continue for
the coming years as housing values continue to recover and commercial and industrial market values
normalize.
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x BCLG 15 -2023 (Local Government Aid - LGA) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports the existing
LGA funding formula as an appropriate mechanism to distribute LGA and opposes special funding
using LGA funds.
Justification – LGA has been cut for many years. The City’s budget stability cont inues to be dependent
on LGA funding. Any changes in the formula or siphoning of funds from the overall pool for special
projects may be detrimental to the City’s financial stability.
Law Enforcement & Public Safety
x BCLG 16 – 2023 - Race Identification on Drivers License
Justification – A self-identified race designation on the driver's license will facilitate the automatic
capture of accurate race-related police activity data. This will improve our capacity to capture
information to develop policies and practices that reduce/eliminate racial bias and inequity in
policing.
x BCLG 17 -2023 (Cop Autism Response Education and Vitals App) The City of Brooklyn Center
supports legislative funding for the expansion of the COP Autism Response Education (CARE)
training model and VITALs app to better meet the needs of individuals on the Autism Spectrum
and build more inclusive communities.
Justification- Each year globally, an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with autism
spectrum disorders. The State of Minnesota has the second-highest autism prevalence rate in the
United States. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder are valued members of our community and
help to strengthen the City of Brooklyn Center, Unfortunately, individuals on the Autism Spectrum
face significant barriers in utilizing emergency services due to sensory processing and other
characteristics that are included in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. CARE and Vitals App
are two significant tools that may be used to improve the efficacy and effectiveness of the emergency
response to persons living in our community diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
x BCLG 18-2023 (T-21 Raising the Age for Purchasing Tobacco Products to Age Twenty-One) - The
City of Brooklyn Center supports a legislative change to increase the age of tobacco product
purchases to twenty-one.
Justification – Brooklyn Center along with several cities throughout the State of Minnesota has
adopted local ordinance regulations increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21 due
to the overwhelming evidence demonstrating the younger person is when they begin smoking the
more likely they will become addicted and suffer physically resulting from this addiction. Likewise,
vaping ad other caffeine delivery devices should be regulated, as there is growing evidence that they
too are addicting and physically harmful to young people.
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x BCLG 19-2023 (Juveniles in Municipal Jails) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports efforts by the
State to clarify state statutes that would allow juveniles to be held for questioning and booking in
the City jail for up to six hours.
Justification – The City would have more of an opportunity and time to work with a juvenile to resolve
or remedy their situations before being transported to Hennepin County Jails should the state
increase the max time juveniles may be held in a licensed municipal jail.
x BCLG 20-2023 (21st Century Policing) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports action by the State
to increase funding for peace officer training, peace officer wellness activities, and grants to the
cities to deploy technologies such as dash and body-worn cameras, all of which align with the
President’s Task Force 21st Century Policing Report.
Justification - The City initiated efforts to implement 21 st Century Policing soon after the report was
published. The City continues to develop and train peace officers under the report. Funding support
from the State would help advantage and stretch the use of City resources. To date, the City has taken
on the expense of such efforts at the City’s expense.
x BCLG 21–2023 - Body Armor Reimbursement Legislation - The City of Brooklyn Center supports
action by the State to expand eligibility reimbursements.
Justification – Currently the State has a program to offer a portion of the cost of ballistic vests to be
reimbursed for Peace Officers only. This new legislation expands the reimbursement to all Public
Safety Officers. Public Safety Officer is defined as a peace officer, firefighter, or qualified emergency
medical provider. The Brooklyn Center Fire Department purchased vests for each of their firefighters
that will need to be replaced in 2026 and this would help offset some of the City’s cost for these
replacements.
x BCLG 22-2023 – Appropriation; Fencing Consortium. - $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 is
appropriated from the general fund to the commissionerof public safety for a grant to the Fencing
Consortium for acquisition of anti-scale fencing,pedestrian doors, and vehicle gates for local
government facilities statewide to improveequitable access to a de-escalation and safety tool.
This appropriation is available until theproject is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642. This isa onetime appropriation.
Justification – Currently there is a consortium of Hennepin County cities participating in this joint
effort. Having the state take the lead on this effort would benefit all entities across the state of
Minnesota.
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Transportation
x BCLG 23-2023 (MVLST Funding) - The City of Brooklyn Center supports including Hennepin
County in the distribution of motor vehicle lease sales tax (MVLST).
Justification - Hennepin County residents contribute substantially to the MVLST but State Law
excludes the county from receiving funding from this transportation source. If included,
Hennepin County would receive $10.4 million annually for roads, bridges, and pedestrian and
bikeway projects. The rationale to exclude Hennepin and Ramsey counties from receiving MVLST
formula funds was based on enabling new taxing authority through the creation of the County's
Transit Improvement Board (CTIB). With CTIB's dissolution in 2017, this rationale for excluding
Hennepin and Ramsey counties from receiving MVLST Formula funds has ceased to exist.
x BCLG 24-2023 (Transportation Funding) – The City of Brooklyn Center supports the State by
providing more funding, including bonding, for improvements to all components of the
transportation system. The City specifically supports The Blue Line Light Rail Extension. In
addition, the City’s highest State transportation priority is the much-needed improvements to TH
252 to create a safer transportation facility for Brooklyn Center residents.
Justification – The City supports a well-funded regional transportation system. Additional funding by the
legislature would permit the City to access various funding sources from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation for City projects. Specifically, the City supports much needed improvements to the Trunk
Highway 252 corridor. Highway 252 intersections have historically ranked in the top ten for the state of
Minnesota in terms of crash costs. Safety improvements to the corridor would benefit both Brooklyn
Center residents and regional travelers.
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