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Internal Council Relations – Norms for 2021 – Practiced for next 90 days
• Seek to not repeat or re-iterate points that were already shared
• Engage in discussion and sharing alternate perspectives without weaponizing other
people’s words
• Recognize others with “What I heard you say is _____, with your permission, I’d like to
move forward now.”
• Call for consensus when it’s time to make a discussion
• Allow new solutions in a time of dynamic change, process: (1) name the problem (2) find
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2/27/23 -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
STUDY SESSION
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Marquita Butler at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Marquita Butler and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak.
Teneshia Kragness (arrived at 6:09 p.m.). Mayor April Graves was absent. Also present were City
Manager Reggie Edwards, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Jerzak stated he had some constituents reach out to him about an agenda item.
While there is not typically an opportunity for constituents to speak to agenda items, he asked if
the Council would be amenable to hearing comments from the constituents after a presentation. It
is regarding Regular Session Presentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations 7a. Emerging
Brooklyn Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler asked if the constituents wanted to provide comments or ask questions.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he is unsure as he referred them to speak to the City Clerk. Mayor
Pro Tem Butler stated the Council should see how the timing of the meeting is going before
allowing public comment on the item.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he had a correction for the minutes on page 13 for February 13,
2023. He explained he misstated he had a $10,000 assessment, but it was an incomplete statement.
It was a combination of multiple assessments that amounted to over $10,000. He added he would
like the same paragraph to mention “freeze-thaw” rather than “tree branches.”
MISCELLANEOUS
MARCH 6 WORK SESSION
City Manager Reggie Edwards explained March 6, 2023, is another pre-scheduled date for a
Council Work Session. The topic could be strategic planning, the community survey, or Liquor
Store #2.
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Councilmember Teneshia Kragness arrived at 6:09 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated she is unavailable on March 6, 2023. Councilmembers Lawrence-
Anderson, Jerzak, and Kragness noted they are available on March 6, 2023, for a Work Session.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated there is an upcoming Town Hall Meeting at the
Community Center with Senator Kaying Pha, Representative Samantha Vang, and Representative
Mike Nelson.
Councilmember Jerzak asked for the upcoming Work Session agenda to include a short update on
the progress of the employee survey. Dr. Edwards stated there is nothing to report besides that
Staff is still working on it.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if it would make sense to do the community survey
and the employee survey simultaneously. Dr. Edwards stated they may end up being around the
same time.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler pointed out the community survey is more involved and needs to return to
the Council for review. Dr. Edwards confirmed that was correct.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
RFP FOR CITY ATTORNEY
City Manager Reggie Edwards explained following City Council Policy: 2.81 Schedule for
Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Legal Services, the City Council is to request for proposal (RFP)
for civil and criminal services on an alternating four-year basis. With COVID-19 and civil unrest,
this schedule has been amended. In 2022, the City processed an RFP for civil attorney services.
An RFP for criminal attorney services is due to be completed in 2023. Dr. Edwards stated the City
could continue the contract with the current firm or seek proposals.
Councilmember Jerzak moved to extend the current law firm contract.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated if the Police Chief and City Manager are satisfied with
the current firm, then there isn’t a reason to change anything. Dr. Edwards stated he hasn’t had
any issues with the current law firm, and the organization had provided quality services over the
years. There was a rate adjustment last year that was reasonable.
Councilmember Kragness seconded the motion to extend the current law firm contract.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated a motion is not necessary as the item merely needs consensus.
The motion and second were withdrawn.
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It was the consensus of the City Council to extend the current law firm contract.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Butler closed the Study Session at 6:18 p.m.
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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 27, 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 Pro Tem
Marquita Butler at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Marquita Butler and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and
Teneshia Kragness were present. Mayor April Graves was absent. Also present were City
Manager Reggie Edwards, Deputy Director of Community Development Jess Anderson, Assistant
City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler opened the meeting with Informal Open Forum.
Ms. Francine Brown stated she took photos of when the plows come by. She shared photos of
other snowstorms and described how they impacted her. There is regularly one foot of snow in
front of her driveway after plowing while the same is not true for her neighbors. She indicated the
plows knocked down a limb offher tree and she had to pay to have the limb cut up.
Ms. Brown stated the plow drivers have given her the excuse that she gets a lot of extra snow from
plowing because she is on a corner. She contacted the plowing staff, and they were insulting.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated she would provide the photos and other information to the City
Manager. Ms. Brown stated she has contacted multiple people from the Public Works Department
and Mayor April Graves, but she has not received a response. Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated Dr.
Edwards would follow up with Staff.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated there seems to be a difference for homes on corners.
She asked if that was correct. Ms. Brown. Stated she was told that because she is on a corner lot,
there is a tendency to have more snow in the driveway. She added now has cameras and has
evidence of the plows going the wrong way on the street and putting snow into her driveway.
Councilmember Kragness noted there are cars parked on the street across from her home in a
photo. Ms. Brown stated those are her cars that she put there after plowing.
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Diane S. stated the current Council is the most diverse in the City’s history, and they should be
proud. The Council must represent the entire community. She stated she was part of the group
BC Initiative and visited Oakland. Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated the item is on the agenda, so they
cannot take public comment at the current time.
Diane S. explained Kevin Miller, Sun Post Editor, should be congratulated as the Sun Post has
received several awards.
Diane S. showed the Council a postcard that all Brooklyn Center residents received. She received
is February 13, 2023, and it is about a meeting on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 12:30 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. She asked who initiated the mailing. The two-sided printing in color along with
postage is expensive. The listed address is a church, and the church’s pastor stated they don’t hold
church on Saturdays and was unsure why the postcard was mailed. There was no sign and no one
was present and there was no contact information on the postcard, so the attendees called her.
Diane S. stated the mailing was disrespectful to residents and should be addressed in an upcoming
newsletter. She added a similar incident happened previously where there was a City event with
no parking.
Laurie M. stated it is interesting Mayor Pro Tem Butler doesn’t believe residents can speak to items
on the agenda. The previous Mayor allowed it for six months or longer. Mayor Pro Tem Butler
stated the platform is not to be used for attacks.
Laurie M. stated Mayor Pro Tem Butler is not following the rule of capping comments at two
minutes. Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated they also made an exception for Laurie M. to speak after
7:00 p.m. Laurie M. stated it is disrespectful to change the rules.
Laurie M. explained she emailed Staff and the Council with concerns regarding Emerging BC.
However, Mayor Pro Tem Butler believes she has the power to limit public comment. Laurie M.
stated she hopes the consensus of the Council is to allow public comment after the Emerging BC
presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated the Council has already discussed allowing public
comment after the presentation if time allows.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 7:01 p.m.
The motion passed unanimously.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Jerzak stated Black History Month is ending, but the quotes of Martin Luther
King are timeless and should be considered throughout the year. He read two quotes by Martin
Luther King Jr., “You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step,” and “Never,
never be afraid to do what is right.”
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3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Mike Graves
at 7:03 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Marquita Butler and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and
Teneshia Kragness were present. Mayor April Graves was absent. Also present were City
Manager Reggie Edwards, Deputy Director of Community Development Jess Anderson, Assistant
City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the
Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session Minutes of
February 13, 2023, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 6, 2023 – Work Session
2. February 13, 2023 – Study Session
3. February 13, 2023 – Regular Session
4. February 13, 2023 – Work Session
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6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-35; CONCURRING WITH PROPOSED
WATERSHED BOUNDARY CHANGES
6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-36; APPROVING THE 2023 FEE SCHEDULE
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. EMERGING BROOKLYN CENTER
Director of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety LaToya Turk stated Emerging Brooklyn
Center (Emerging BC) is a multicultural and multigenerational cohort that consists of community
members, community partners, and City Staff who are on an 18-month journey. The group has
looked into the creation of systems and patterns of behavior throughout time. The cohort is guided
by a particular framework starting with a group of diverse people with a shared hope for change.
Matt Branch, a planning team member of Emerging BC, introduced Dr. Ethan Capers. Dr. Ethan
Capers stated he is a member of the Emerging BC cohort. The group is a consortium of committed
residents, community partners, and civic and public agencies going through an 18-month learning
journey where they co-sense, co-presence, and co-create new ideas, initiatives, and outcomes for
a better Brooklyn Center for all.
Dr. Capers stated the vision is to transform the City into a community city center and innovatively
transform the City’s approach to public safety. The mission is to dismantle systemic racism and
inequities while cultivating a healthy community for all people for seven generations within the
City of Brooklyn Center.
Dr. Capers explained co-sensing is a group of diverse people bringing their perspectives and lived
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experiences to a conversation. People’s backgrounds impact the way they receive and perceive
ideas. The most successful societal changes have occurred because people have come together
and made their leadership listen. Unfortunately, that tends to happen in similar communities.
Dr. Capers noted that co-presencing is the process of receiving the perspectives of others and taking
their unique considerations into account. It can result in some uncomfortably, but disagreement is
the best method for problem-solving. Then co-creating is the method to get to the solution together.
Dr. Capers added the travels were an important part of the process as well. The ultimate aim is to
understand the problem before jumping to a solution.
Mr. Branch invited Jude Nandi to continue the community presentation. Mr. Nadi stated the travels
have allowed for countless educational opportunities for the cohort. They went to New York and
met with nonprofit organizations. A few organizations have taken over a particular area to provide
a variety of services. One service promotes home ownership, which is the foundation of the
American dream. The programming goes all the way up to the federal level.
Mr. Nadi stated they met with government officials from Chinatown in San Francisco and also
have created homeownership opportunities despite the highly expensive housing options in San
Francisco. Brooklyn Center has the opportunity to do the same and decrease displacement. The
impact of the cohort has been profound for him.
Mr. Branch introduced Barb Jensen to continue the community presentation. Ms. Jensen stated
she became more aware of how Brooklyn Center is evolving at the beginning of COVID-19. She
had previously been involved in the Parent-Teacher Association, Plymouth Youth Center, a petition
drive, Community Development Block Grant committee, mediation, church bowling league,
Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, election judge, League of Women Voters, and some
campaigns. Ms. Jensen stated she is extraordinarily pleased to be part of a group that is promoting
belonging.
Mr. Branch explained there are nine monthly learning sessions which were decided on by the
community members at the first meeting. The sessions include communication and listening,
empathy, housing practices, redlining, and gentrification, historical and current medical disparities,
restorative justice and ACE scores, learning styles, racism, and anti-racism, de-escalation and
conflict management, and innovation and creation. There were four three-day retreats focusing on
group transformation, communication, and empathy. Additionally, there were two learning
journeys in New York and Oakland.
Mr. Branch pointed out Emerging Brooklyn Center has been fulfilling and brought together unique
people from throughout Brooklyn Center. He showed a few photos of the trips to New York and
California and lists of the tour stops in each place.
Mr. Branch quoted a couple of key takeaways from cohort members. He stated, “We can do this.
Community is key. The city is the key. Community and city are the keys. We have a rich history
that was removed, erased, and hidden. Another quote was, “Small things can uplift community
and people and we can start small. We don’t have to tackle the big issues all at once; small things
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make big things smaller over time.” Lastly, “I think I feel more connected after this. To my
community, to other human beings.”
Mayor Pro Tem Butler asked how the program was funded. City Manager Reggie Edwards
explained the City received two grants, one from Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation and the
Minneapolis Foundation, which funded the programs. The staff is seeking additional funds for
another cohort.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler pointed out that no City funds were used for the program. Dr. Edwards
confirmed the only City resources used were the initial application for the grant.
Councilmember Kragness asked when the second cohort would start. Dr. Edwards stated the goal
is to have several participants to better build community.
Councilmember Kragness asked how much the grants were for and how much it cost to sustain the
program. Dr. Edwards stated it cost about $390,000 to support the cohort. If the City is unable to
acquire additional funding, then the current cohort will move forward with the co-creating process
on their own. The ultimate implementation will not necessarily require any City efforts. Instead,
the solutions may be found within the community and local organizations.
Councilmember Jerzak noted there are always two sides to the story. The heart of government is
transparency and openness to voices. Transparency leads to clarity. Transparency and clarity
together lead to trust.
Councilmember Jerzak stated there will be no more disparaging comments about Staff or
participants. He explained he was turned away when he wanted to learn more about the journey.
The program has required a fair amount of Staff time and will likely require future City funding.
Councilmember Jerzak explained multiple Staff has cited the participants as emotional and
vulnerable. He asked if there are proper, professional people on board to address trauma.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he attended a gathering and was told to leave because of the impact
the involvement of a public official would have on the group. He added it is difficult to maintain
confidentiality with such a large group of people.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if it is the role of government to change hearts and minds and handle
feelings. It may be more appropriate for the program to be set within a church or community
organization. There were expenses covered for childcare, and the public wasn’t aware of that. He
listed several expenses from the programming.
Councilmember Jerzak added the program keeps expressing the importance of community, but a
majority of the community is not welcomed. Also, he was rejected from being part of the
community, which was hurtful.
Councilmember Jerzak suggested the program be paused until there is an open, honest discussion
in a Work Session. Multiple community members have expressed their concerns with the program.
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He pointed out Dr. Edwards wrote him a very thoughtful email after expressing concerns about the
program. He urged the Council to do the right thing.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson thanked the community members for the presentation. She
noted she has had a difficult few months in her personal life, so she wasn’t able to engage in the
process as much as she would have liked.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she is worried about emotional support and processing
trauma. There may be an individual who may be in the group and may be unstable, particularly
when the group ends. She asked if there are professionals available to help with processing.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would like to learn more about the logistics, the
next steps, the measurements in place, and the like. She added the Council would like more
information about potential future grants. Overall, she stated she would like a check in with the
group the next time they meet.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler asked what meetings are left in the program. Dr. Edwards stated the
program is about humans. They are hoping to form relationships and meaningful connections.
The presentation and sharing of personal experiences show it is working. The program is
equipping people to have impactful conversations with others different from them and inspires
transformation in the community. The program is also capacity-building. There are two more
weekend retreats.
Dr. Edwards stated the retreats have included nationally-known researchers and medical
professionals to teach empathy and other skills. The third session is coming up in March and is
about community conflict and resolution processing. Cities and communities can’t currently
diagnose why tragedies occur, and the current problem-solving methodology is the argument. The
third session is about the depths of conflict and building capacity. He added the fourth retreat is
about reflection and application. The process of creating together is learned, and there will be
psychology doctors present.
Dr. Edwards noted the journey is halfway through. The beginning is about learning. Then there
is an opportunity to be quiet and sit in what was learned. Lastly, there will be consideration of
emerging ideas. The program is currently transitioning to the reflection stage.
Dr. Edwards stated people are trained in a mindset of productivity. The program is trying to change
that perspective and focus on humans. The process is humans, which is a journey rather than a
three-hour meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler thanked the presenters for sharing. She stated the work is not easy. She
noted she was invited to participate in meetings, but she was pregnant at the time and emotionally
unavailable to participate. Mayor Pro Tem Butler added it may not be the most appropriate place
for an elected official to attend regularly.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated there is a valid concern to have mental health professionals present,
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but adults need to be responsible for their mental health and well-being. Additionally, Council
needs to be careful where they step in the day-to-day of certain programming. For example, the
Council doesn’t go into the Parks and Recreation Department and recommend a certain number of
lifeguards.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler agreed there was a lot of money spent on the program. However, the grants
were intended specifically for the program and included childcare and travel. The Council and
City are the holders of the money, but it is the community’s money that is meant to be stewarded
for the community’s best interest.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler added there could have been better communication about the program, the
funding resources, and the like. However, it doesn’t necessarily require the programming to be
paused. The Council’s role is not in the day-to-day happenings.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Emerging BC will be seeking action from the
Council. If so, she would prefer to know the ask in advance. Dr. Edwards stated they don’t know
if there will be an ask. There could be an ask for gathering space in a City building or
communication through a newsletter. The solutions to community issues do not lie within the four
walls of the government. The government has tremendous power, but it cannot move humans.
The government will not be the center of the solution, but it will likely be a partner.
Dr. Edwards added the original intention was to have two members of the Council included in the
process so as not to trigger an open meeting law. Additionally, community residents are intended
to be the basis of the solutions as the issues lie within the community.
Councilmember Jerzak noted his agreement with Mayor Pro Tem Butler’s assessment of micro-
managing. However, it is the purview of the Council to oversee happenings in the City, especially
when eight Staff members are involved. He stated he strives to be the voice for people that perceive
spending as irresponsible in comparison to their basic needs. He noted his appreciation of the
discussion.
It was the consensus of the Council to allow for 15 minutes of public comment.
Laurie M. thanked Dr. Edwards and two Councilmembers for responding to her email regarding
concerns with Emerging BC. She stated she did a specific data request for the expenditures. She
noted one nonprofit listed is no longer licensed by the State.
Laurie M. noted her agreement with Councilmembers’ concerns about responding to the mental
health needs of participants. She asked why so many Staff members are involved. There was a
grant report due by the end of the year, and she asked if that was completed.
Laurie M. added there is a member of Emerging BC that is very concerning. The member is
posting horrible comments about the City when they are supposed to be bettering the community.
Joylenna G. stated two reports have been due, and she requested copies of the documents in
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November as she is a member of the Implementation Committee. The grants awarded amount to
over $1 million to be focused on health, safety, social life, and business. She asked where safety
falls within those categories. Some work may overlap with the Implementation Committee, and
the grants may apply to efforts by the Implementation Committee.
Joylenna G. explained $154,000 was allocated to the Implementation Committee, but almost
$400,000 has already been spent on Emerging BC. She offered to share the markers met by the
Implementation Committee while Emerging BC cannot.
Joylenna G. noted her concerns with the amount of Staff time being spent on Emerging BC,
especially because the Implementation Committee has been met with resistance when asking for
Staff support.
Joylenna G. added all contracted parties must be insured, and she has requested information on the
insurance involved in the contracts. The data request has not been formal, but she may not need
to make a formal request as a member of a City Committee.
Joylenna G. agreed with the desire to build community. However, there is nothing tangible coming
out of the group. There are two trains on separate tracks, and it is not a good plan. The
Implementation Committee would love to have the support of Staff and a response to her data
requests.
Joylenna G. asked if an extension has been applied for because the money wasn’t spent within the
allocation period. If not, she asked if the money could be used elsewhere.
Kevin Scherber pointed out he thought the program would be impactful. He stated he even
participated in the meals hosted by the group and the presenter stated the group would teach people
how to bring people with opposing ideals together. However, the cohort is still in the learning
phase after nine months.
Mr. Scherber asked when people were going to come together. Brooklyn Center’s form of
government is supposed to be the Council providing direction to the Staff for implementation. He
asked if the Council has lost faith in Dr. Edwards. It is confusing to have the Implementation
Committee and Emerging BC doing similar but disconnected work.
Mr. Scherber stated racism may be at the center of it. As a white person, he has been told he has a
responsibility due to previous harm caused. However, his people were also harmed by people such
as Earle Brown. The second rise of the Klu Klux Klan targeted white Irish Catholics. There might
need to be more Study Sessions, and it is concerning to see how far apart the two groups are.
Randy C. stated he spoke to Councilmember Jerzak about public officials not participating in the
group in order to maintain trust within the group. There are trust issues. He was asked to be part
of the cohort by Alfreda Daniels and Dr. Edwards. He asked, as part of the cohort and the
community, to allow them to continue the journey as it will ultimately help Brooklyn Center as a
whole.
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Julie B. stated she was invited into the space to brainstorm what the Brooklyn Center community
needs. Part of that is figuring out how to work together. The journey is a huge commitment. Julie
B. pointed out she experiences many barriers cited by Councilmember Jerzak when discussing the
use of the grant.
Julie B. stated the first retreat with Emerging BC was life-changing. The Implementation
Committee and Emerging BC are not competing interests. They both need to happen to promote
healing in the community. It is disturbing the Council would consider pausing something so
beneficial to the community. The process has been building momentum.
Julie B. added Emerging BC has been so healing for many community members, herself included.
Pausing the program would be devastating to the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated they have completed the 15 minutes allotted for public comment.
Councilmember Kragness asked if any of the grant funding in question has been used on the
Implementation Committee. Dr. Edwards stated the two groups are entirely separate. Pohlad’s
funding was $500,000 over two years to go toward the implementation of alternative response
strategies. The Blue Cross Blue Shield funding of $500,000 went half to Emerging BC and one-
half to alternative response strategies. The money hasn’t been spent because there have been no
recommendations to implement. The grant funders have been understanding of the timeline.
Dr. Edwards pointed out that the funding for Emerging BC has been spent because the efforts
supported by the grants are underway. The grants allotted to Emerging BC are completely separate
from the grants for the Implementation Committee recommendations.
Councilmember Kragness stated it is confusing. The two groups are working together in that there
are overlapping members. Some members of the Implementation Committee are not supportive
of Emerging BC, yet they share a funding source.
Dr. Edwards stated the groups have two different purposes, and there happen two be a couple of
members involved in both groups. However, that is not because the work or goals of the groups
are the same. The Daunte Wright And Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety And Violence
Prevention Act called for the creation of two programs: alternative mental health response and
civilian traffic enforcement. Staff went out to secure funding to support the creation of the
programs as the City did not have the capacity.
Dr. Edwards explained Emerging BC is a response to the pandemic, civil unrest, and challenges
within the community due to underlying, systemic issues. The program has nothing to do with the
Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety And Violence Prevention Act. It
may seem confusing because people are trying to conflate the two.
Councilmember Kragness stated it is confusing because one grant source has given money to both.
If they are working from the same funds, then it would make sense for them to work together.
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Dr. Edwards stated there is one grant that provides money to each of the groups. Pohlad is purely
for the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety And Violence Prevention Act.
The grant from the Minneapolis Foundation is purely for Emerging BC. Blue Cross Blue Shield
has provided funding for both.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he would like the program to pause.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she has a lot of questions. The work of the group
should not be discouraged. However, it is difficult to articulate to the general public how Emerging
BC benefits the community as a whole. The Council is accountable to the whole community.
Councilmember Kragness stated the decision is hard, and she is conflicted. She stated she has
questions about the expenses, and the expenses require more transparency. The group has said the
purpose is to build trust within the community. Pausing the programming would diminish the trust
that has been created. She stated she supports the program continuing.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler stated she supports the continuance of Emerging BC. She noted her trust
in Dr. Edwards, the Staff, and the participants. The Council is not supposed to do Dr. Edwards’
role for him.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would like to have another dialogue with the full
body. Once her questions are answered, her trust in the program would increase. She added there
needs to be more communication with the broader components of grants and spending along with
explaining how the program will positively impact the entire community. There needs to be buy-
in from all of Brooklyn Center if the program will be impactful. She yielded to the majority of the
Council.
Dr. Edwards pointed out the group is trying to figure out how to impact the entire community and
build their trust.
It was the consensus to continue the Emerging BC program.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-37; APPROVING THE PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS
FOR THE 2023 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF A SUB-
RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Mr. Anderson to make the staff
presentation.
Interim Community Development Director Jesse Anderson explained Brooklyn Center receives an
allocation through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) each year. CDBG funds
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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.
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. 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.
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 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.
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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
of $165,000 and could receive allocations in the future.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Randy C. stated he trusted the Council to make a good decision.
Laurie M. noted there was a discussion at a previous Council meeting to move the money from the
DPA to home rehab assistance as there is a high need for it. She stated she would like to see the
Council move the funds from DPA to the rehab funds.
Mr. Anderson stated the $165,000 has already been allocated in previous years. There is an option
to reallocate the previous year’s funding resources, but that would require a different action. He
noted there could be challenges with moving the funding in terms of working with the County.
The current action is to put the entire CDBG allocation toward home rehab.
Councilmember Kragness asked if there is a waiting list for the DPA. She asked what the time
frame is to be part of the DPA. Mr. Anderson stated the loan had to be included at the time of
purchase because it acts as a second mortgage as it is a loan that would be forgiven in ten years.
There is no waiting list for the DPA. Certain occupancy requirements eliminate most homebuyers.
Also, there are currently only 11 homes for sale in Brooklyn Center that would be eligible for DPA.
A Resident asked what the qualifications are to access the home rehab program. Mr. Anderson
stated the participant has to be low to moderate income, which depends on the household size.
There is also a consideration of a debt-to-income ratio.
Carlos M. stated he has been working on developing a program for community members to own a
portion of the City. Citizens would have to buy in. The Council talks about equity and
accessibility, and the program would allow for that.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Kragness moved to reallocate previous Community Development Block Grant
program funds to the home rehab program.
Motion died for lack of a second.
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Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-37; Approving the Projected Use of Funds for the 2023 Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant Program and Authorizing Signature of a
Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County.
Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Edwards stated if directed by Staff, they can determine the process of how to reallocate
previous Community Development Block Grant program funds to the home rehab program. The
Council agreed to the direction.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. BROOKLYN CENTER 2023 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Dr. Edwards explained the City may support an idea even if there isn’t a related Bill on the table.
He listed the Brooklyn Center Legislative items (BCLG). Approving the legislative priorities
would allow Staff to support or promote various Bills as relevant to the priorities.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 01-2023 Official Notifications / Information Access would allow the
City of Brooklyn Center to support the State in eliminating outdated and unnecessary publication
requirements that are no longer relevant or representative of the City’s technological capabilities.
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.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 02-2023 Election Judge Recruitment and Retention 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. The City
would further recommend that the legislature authorize time off for college students if they have
been appointed to serve as an election judge. City elections are non-partisan and govern elections
in a non-partisan manner.
Dr. Edwards noted BCLG 03-2023 Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act supports the efforts
of public and private organizations seeking to assist residents to apply for permanent status under
the LRIFA. BCLG 04-2023 Funding for Cultural Centers/Museums and other Community
Building Assets encourages the Legislature to provide funding and provide new rules that 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.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 05-2023 Affordable Housing supports the creation of additional local
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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. There are a couple of Bills related to affordable housing.
Dr. Edwards added BCLG 06-2023 Group Homes and Housing with Services Establishments
would allow Brooklyn Center to request the Legislature to examine the impacts of the established
regulations, which limit 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.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 07-2023 Building Officials 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.
Dr. Edwards explained, business and economic development, BCLG 08-2023 Youth Tax Credit
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. This program would provide an incentive for businesses to participate in the
BrookLynk Program of the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 09-2023 Workforce Readiness 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. 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”.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 10-2023 Tax Increment Financing - TIF supports efforts of the State to
increase the ability of TIF to facilitate redevelopment and housing activities, The State 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. 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. The ability to extend TIF financing was
initially proposed for areas outside of the Metro, and there is another related legislation Staff will
keep an eye on.
Dr. Edwards noted BCLG 11-2023 Land Recycling and Redevelopment 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
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incompatible land use. 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.
Dr. Edwards pointed out a few financial priorities. 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 percent.
BCLG 12-2023 Metro Area Fiscal Disparities strongly encourages continued legislative support
for Metro Area Fiscal Disparities.
Dr. Edwards noted BCLG 13-2023 Sales Tax Exemption Simplification advocates 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. BCLG
14-2023 Property Tax Relief supports efforts of the State to increase property tax relief for property
owners experiencing high tax burdens due to property tax shifts. BCLG 15 -2023 Local
Government Aid supports the existing LGA funding formula as an appropriate mechanism to
distribute LGA and opposes special funding using LGA funds. Ultimately, each item would
decrease taxes for Brooklyn Center residents.
Dr. Edwards explained BCLG 16 – 2023 Race Identification on Driver’s License will facilitate the
automatic capture of accurate race-related police activity data. This will improve the City’s
capacity to capture information to develop policies and practices that reduce/eliminate racial bias
and inequity in policing.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 17 – 2023 Cop Autism Response Education and Vitals App 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. 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.
Dr. Edwards noted BCLG 18-2023 T-21 Raising the Age for Purchasing Tobacco Products to Age
Twenty-One supports a legislative change to increase the age of tobacco product purchases to
twenty-one. 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. The
current method creates an unfair market and allows the youth of Brooklyn Center to purchase
tobacco products elsewhere.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 19-2023 Juveniles in Municipal Jails 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. The City would have more of an opportunity and time to work with a
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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.
Dr. Edwards stated BCLG 20-2023 21st Century Policing 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. The City initiated efforts to implement 21st 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.
Dr. Edwards noted BCLG 21–2023 Body Armor Reimbursement Legislation supports action by
the State to expand eligibility reimbursements. 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. 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.
Dr. Edwards added BCLG 22-2023 Appropriation for Fencing Consortium was supported last year.
Should the Bill be reintroduced, $5,000,000 in the fiscal year 2023 would be appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of public safety for a grant to the Fencing Consortium for
the acquisition of anti-scale fencing, pedestrian doors, and vehicle gates for local government
facilities statewide to improve equitable access to a de-escalation and safety tool. 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.
Dr. Edwards noted there are priorities related to transportation. BCLG 23-2023 MVLST Funding
supports Hennepin County in the distribution of motor vehicle lease sales tax (MVLST). 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, the rationale for excluding Hennepin and Ramsey
counties from receiving MVLST Formula funds has ceased to exist.
Dr. Edwards added BCLG 24-2023 Transportation Funding supports the State in 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.
Dr. Edwards explained 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-
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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.
Councilmember Jerzak pointed out there is a Resolution in effect 2020-04 from May 11, 2020,
which supports converting Highway 252 into a freeway. The matter was already voted on.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson explained she attended a League of Minnesota Cities
meeting last week. There was discussion about family and medical leave and considering a
stackable 24 weeks off. The name is SF3 and HF3. She asked for an update on what Staff knows
about the Bills and how they would impact Brooklyn Center. Dr. Edwards stated Staff will provide
an update on the item in the weekly update email. The Council can also request for it to be on an
upcoming for additional discussion if needed.
Mayor Pro Tem Butler moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the
proposed 2023 Legislative Priorities.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Butler moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded adjournment of
the City Council meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on February 27, 2023.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant 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 March 13, 2023, Regular Session.
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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
Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 518B.01, Subd. 2 (b) and where there is a
report of “Domestic Abuse” as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes,
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0HPEHU _________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-____
RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR MINNESOTA
PREDEVELOPMENT LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION
ACCOUNT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the &LW\ RI %URRNO\Q &HQWHU has identified New Generations LLC the
Developer’s development project located at 1500 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
meeting Livable Communities Demonstration Account purpose and criteria and is consistent with
and promotes the purposes of Met Council Predevelopment Livable Communities Demonstration
Account; and
WHEREAS, the &LW\has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability of
adequately manage a Met Council Predevelopment Livable Demonstration Account grant; and
WHEREAS, the &LW\will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the
grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the &LW\acknowledges Met Council Predevelopment Livable Demonstration
Account grants are intended to fund development projects through predevelopment work.
WHEREAS, only a limited amount of grant funding is available through Met Council during
each funding cycle.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the &LW\&RXQFLORIWKH&LW\RI%URRNO\Q
&HQWHU, Minnesota, as follows:
1.Finds that it is the best interest of &LW\goals and priorities for thefollowing
proposed Met Council Predevelopment Livable Communities Account project to occur at this time
particular site as this particular time.
New Generations LLC
2.Finds that Met Council Predevelopment Livable Communities Demonstration Account
Project components(s) for which Met Council is sought:
a. Will not occur solely through private or other public investment within the
reasonable foreseeable future; and
b. Will occur within the term of grant award of two years, only if Met Council funding
is made available for this project at this time.
Resolution No. 2023-________
3.Authorizes the (FRQRPLF'HYHORSPHQW&RRUGLQDWRUto submit on behalf of WKH
&LW\anapplication for Met Council Predevelopment Livable Communities Demonstration
Account grant funds for the Met Council project components identified in the application, and
to execute such agreements as may be necessary to implement the Predevelopment Project on
behalf of City.
_________________________ _________________________________
Date 0D\RU
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by PHPEHU 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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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 2
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2021-05
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center and Hennepin County have planned the
improvement of Brooklyn Boulevard between Bass Lake Road (County Road 10) and Interstate
94 within the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota in 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City, in order to acquire title and meet its anticipated
development schedule, commenced a condemnation action in Hennepin County District Court,
Court File No. 27-CV-20-15230 pursuant to a Petition filed November 19,2020, as amended on
January 12, 2021 (the “Action”); and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the Project, the Action included acquiring certain real
property interests 5901 Brooklyn Blvd and as defined as Parcel 2 within the Action (the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the Project, the Action included acquiring certain real
property interests 6215 Brooklyn Blvd and as defined as Parcel 16 within the Action (the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the Project, the Action included acquiring certain real
property interests 6100 Brooklyn Blvd and as defined as Parcel 34 & 35 within the Action (the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, subject to approval by the City Council, representatives of the
parties have negotiated a Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A,
which resolves all outstanding claims and issues between the parties related to the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has fully considered the terms of the Settlement
Agreement and has determined that it is in the best interests of the community to approve it as
presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that
1. The Mayor and City Manager of the City are hereby authorized and
directed to execute all appropriate documents and take all necessary
actions to facilitate the settlement contemplated herein, with all such
actions to be in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this
Resolution and the incorporated Settlement Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
2. The Mayor and City Manager of the City, staff and consultants are hereby
authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions
necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this
Resolution.
March 13, 2023
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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{Petitioner’s Signature Page to Stipulation of Settlement for Parcel 2}
Dated: __________________, 2023 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
By:
April Graves, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Dated: January 18, 2023.
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED
By: /s/ Joshua P. Weir
Joshua P. Weir (#0402328)
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9219
jweir@kennedy-graven.com
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
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STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: Condemnation
The City of Brooklyn Center, a municipal corporation
under Minnesota law,
Petitioner,
vs.
WSK Professional Bldg., L.L.C. et al.,
Respondents.
Court File No. 27-CV-20-15230
Judge: Susan N. Burke
STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PARCEL 16
This stipulation of settlement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by and between Petitioner
City of Brooklyn Center (“City” or “Petitioner”), and Respondent Maple Grove Holdings, LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company (“Owner”) (collectively, the “Parties”) on this ___ day of
__________, 2023.
RECITALS
1. The City commenced a condemnation action in Hennepin County District Court,
Court File No. 27-CV-20-15230 pursuant to a Petition filed November 19, 2020, as amended on
January 12, 2021 (“Condemnation Action”).
2. On February 23, 2021, the District Court filed the Order Approving Petition and
Transfer of Title and Possession (“Order”) that, among other things, transferred certain property
interests on Parcel 16 for the City’s Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase 2 Improvements
(“Project”), including without limitation a permanent easement for drainage, utility, sidewalk, and
trail purposes and a temporary construction easement as described in Exhibit A to the Order
(“Property Interests”).
3. Maple Grove Holdings, LLC, is the fee owner of record of Parcel 16.
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4. The following parties are identified in the Petition as having or potentially having
an interest in Parcel 16 but are not parties to this stipulation (the “Third Party Respondents”):
a. M & E Realty Co., a Minnesota corporation, an easement holder on Parcel 16;
b. Family Dollar, Inc., a North Carolina corporation, a tenant on Parcel 16;
c. Bremer Bank, National Association, a mortgagee on Parcel 16; and
d. All other parties unknown, together with unknown heirs or devisees and
spouses, if any.
5. On or about February 25, 2021, in accordance with the terms of the Order, the City
deposited with the Court the approved appraised value of the Property Interests of $22,900.00 for
Parcel 16 (the “Quick-Take Payment”), and title and possession to the Property Interests
transferred to the City.
6. The Parties wish to both conclude matters relating to just compensation damages
due and owing to all parties interested in Parcel 16 because of the Condemnation Action. To this
end, the Parties enter into this Stipulation.
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants herein
contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. RECITALS. The recitals set forth above are true and accurate and are each
incorporated and are material terms of this Agreement.
2. SETTLEMENT AMOUNT. The Parties stipulate and agree to a full settlement
and award of damages for and related to the taking of the Property Interests described as Parcel 16
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and shown in Exhibit A to the Order in the amount of amount of $26,900.00 (“Settlement
Amount”), payable to the Owner as set forth in Paragraph 5 below.
3. STIPULATION TO AWARD. The Parties agree to the issuance by the court-
appointed commissioners of a report of commissioners for the Property Interests equal to the
Settlement Amount, payable entirely to the Owner, with zero dollars payable to all other
respondents, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit B (“Report of Commissioners”). Once
the Commissioners have signed the Report of Commissioners, the City shall file it with the District
Court. Subject to the contingency in Paragraph 4 of this Stipulation, the Parties agree not to appeal
this Agreement, the Settlement Amount, or the award made in the Report of Commissioners.
4. CONTINGENCY. This Agreement is contingent on the filing of the Report of
Commissioners awarding the Settlement Amount as specified in Paragraph 2 above, and on the
expiration of the statutory appeal period without an appeal. All known respondents who may claim
an interest in the taking of the Property Interests will be given notice of the Commissioners’
Hearing and of the filing of the Report of Commissioners. If any Third-Party Respondent objects
to the entry of the Report of Commissioners, then this Stipulation shall terminate and Petitioner
and Respondents each reserve their right to proceed with a contested Commissioners’ Hearing on
damages and to pursue appeals from the final award of Commissioners; PROVIDED that Owner
may (at its option) (a) negotiate a resolution to any claim by a Third-Party Respondent (“Third-
Party Claim”) and secure a waiver or release reasonably satisfactory to the City of any Third-
Party Claim (“Third-Party Release”) or (b) bring any and all necessary motions to the Court
seeking to secure an order from the Court disposing of or liquidating the claims of any other Third-
Party Respondent (“Third-Party Motion”). The City agrees not to object to the Third-Party
Motion. If Owner is successful in obtaining a Third-Party Release or in disposing of Third-Party
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Claims, then the City and Owner agree to be bound by this Agreement. If an appeal of the
commissioners’ award is filed within the statutory appeal period, this Agreement shall be null and
void and both Parties agree to proceed to conduct a de novo jury trial before the Minnesota District
Court.
5. PAYMENT OF SETTLEMENT AMOUNT. Within 15 business days after
expiration of the 40-day appeal period following the filing of the Report of Commissioners without
Third-Party Claims, or upon entry of a final judgment as provided in Paragraph 4 above (after the
Owner obtains either a Third-Party Release or disposes of Third-Party Claims) the City shall pay
the Settlement Amount by issuing a check payable to “Maple Grove Holdings, LLC” and
delivering it to the Owner at the following address: Premier Hospitality, Attn: Maple Grove
Holdings, LLC, 600 Inwood Ave. N., Ste. 230, Oakdale, MN 55128.
6. QUICK TAKE DEPOSIT. The Owner hereby assigns to the City all of its right,
title and interest in the Quick-Take Deposit. The City may apply to the Court at any time after the
delivery of the Settlement Check, and resolution of any Third-Party Claims, for disbursement to
the City of the Quick-Take Deposit, together with any interest that has accrued thereon, without
further notice to the Respondents. The City and the Respondents hereby agree to the entry of a
Court order directing disbursement to the City alone of the Quick-Take Deposit, together with any
interest that has accrued thereon.
7. WAIVER OF HEARING RIGHTS. In consideration of this Agreement and
settlement, the Parties agree to waive any rights they may have to a hearing before the
Commissioners to determine just compensation and waive any rights to appeal an award of just
compensation damages awarded consistent with a Commissioner’s Report awarding the
Settlement Amount, except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 4 of this Stipulation.
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8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT & WAIVER. Owner agrees that this Agreement, upon
completion of conditions and satisfaction of contingencies, if any, fully and finally settles all
claims that were made or could have been made in the Condemnation Action, including attorney’s
fees, interest, litigation expenses, appraisal fees, and other expert fees and related costs. Owner
agrees that payment and acceptance of the Settlement Amount constitutes full accord and
satisfaction for all claims for damages, past, present, and future, of any kind or nature, occasioned
by the taking, that were made or could have been made in the Condemnation Action, including
without limitation for construction interference damages, and all damages, if any, to the remaining
lands owned by Owner, and are hereby intending to forever settle all claims that were made or
could have been made in the Condemnation Action.
9. ADDITIONAL CITY OBLIGATIONS. After issuance of the Report of
Commissioners and expiration of the statutory appeal period, the City will file a Final Certificate
in this action and record a discharge of notice of Lis Pendens with respect to the Property Interests
in the Office of the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles.
10. BINDING EFFECT AND CAPACITY TO SIGN. The persons signing this
Agreement in their representative capacities represent and warrant by signing this Agreement that
it is their intent to bind their respective principals to the terms and conditions set forth herein, that
the persons signing in their representative capacity have been authorized to bind their respective
principals to such terms, and that it is the respective principals’ intent to be so bound.
11. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. This Agreement is contingent upon approval of
the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center.
12. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Owner has either consulted or had the opportunity
to consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement. The undersigned state and represent
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that they have fully read this Agreement, and that each know and understand the consequences
and legal effect thereof. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with regard
to the matters set forth herein.
13. ATTORNEY FEES. The parties shall be responsible for their own attorneys’ fees
associated with this matter.
14. MODIFICATIONS. This Agreement may only be amended in writing and signed
by each party.
15. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts which,
taken together, shall constitute one agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, intending to be legally bound, execute this
Stipulation as of the corresponding date written below.
{Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Pages to Follow}
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{Petitioner’s Signature Page to Stipulation of Settlement Agreement for Parcel 16}
Dated: __________________, 2023 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
By:
April Graves, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Dated: January 18, 2023.
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED
By: /s/ Joshua P. Weir
Joshua P. Weir (#0402328)
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9219
jweir@kennedy-graven.com
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
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EXHIBIT A
Parcel No. 16: Property I.D. 34-119-21-43-0006, Torrens Certificate No. 1460237
Property Address: 6215 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Description of Subject Property:
Parcel 1:
Lot 1, Block 1, Ewing Lane Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Torrens Property: of Title No. 1372882.
Parcel 2:
Non-exclusive easement for right of way purposes over and across the Southwesterly 24 feet of the
Northeasterly 44 feet of Lot 2, Ewing Lane Addition, as contained in the Warranty Deed recorded as
Document No. 808893 in the records of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Description of Permanent Easement:
A perpetual easement for drainage, utility, sidewalk and trail purposes over, under, across and
through part of the following described property:
Lot 1, Block 1, EWING LANE ADDITION
Said perpetual easement being that part of said Lot 1 lying northeasterly of a line run parallel with
and distant 32.00 feet southwesterly of line described as commencing at the northwest corner of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 119, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota; thence
South 03 degrees 45 minutes 23 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the west line of said Southeast
Quarter a distance of 181.37 feet to the point of beginning of said described line; thence South 23
degrees 48 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 1729.11 feet; thence southeasterly 598.85 feet along
a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 22896.14 feet and a central 01 degree
29 minutes 55 seconds and said described line there terminating.
Description of Temporary Construction Easement:
A temporary easement for construction purposes over, under, across and through the following
described property:
Lot 1, Block 1, EWING LANE ADDITION
Said temporary easement being that part of said described property described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the northerly line of said Lot 1 with a line run parallel with
and distant 32.00 feet westerly of the following described “Line A”; thence westerly along
said northerly line a distance of 7.84 feet; thence southeasterly, deflecting to the left 113
degrees 50 minutes 18 seconds, a distance of 145.15 feet; thence southwesterly, deflecting to
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the right 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, a distance of 9.00 feet; thence southeasterly,
deflecting to the left 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, a distance of 12.00 feet; thence
southwesterly, deflecting to the right 62 degrees 50 minutes 21 seconds, a distance of 47.40
feet; thence southeasterly, deflecting to the left 62 degrees 50 minutes 21 seconds, a distance
of 26.00 feet; thence northeasterly, deflecting to the left 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, a
distance of 47.00 feet; thence southeasterly, deflecting to the right 90 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds, a distance of 124.00 feet; thence southeasterly 67.08 feet along a tangential curve
concave to the southwest having a radius of 22859.14 feet and a central angle of 00 degrees
10 minutes 05 seconds to the southerly line of said described property; thence easterly along
said southerly line a distance of 5.46 to the intersection with said parallel line, thence
northwesterly along said parallel line to the point of beginning.
Line “A” is described as commencing at the northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34,
Township 119, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota; thence South 03 degrees 45 minutes 23
seconds East, assumed bearing, along the west line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 181.37 feet
to the point of beginning of said described line; thence South 23 degrees 48 minutes 56 seconds East
a distance of 1729.11 feet; thence southeasterly 598.85 feet along a tangential curve concave to the
southwest having a radius of 22896.14 feet and a central 01 degree 29 minutes 55 seconds and said
“Line A” there terminating
Term of Temporary Easement: Said temporary easement set to expire November 30, 2022.
Subject to easements of record, except as taken herein.
Acquired or Encumbered Interests:
NAME NATURE OF INTEREST
Maple Grove Holdings, LLC, a Minnesota limited
liability company
Owner
M & E Realty Co., a Minnesota corporation Easement
Family Dollar, Inc., a North Carolina corporation Tenant
Bremer Bank, National Association Mortgagee
All other parties unknown, together with
unknown successors, assigns, heirs, devisees
and spouses, if any
Any right, title or interest within the acquired
portion of the Subject Property
Notwithstanding the foregoing attempt to identify all interests held by a party named herein, it is
Petitioner’s intention to acquire or encumber all interests owned or claimed by the named respondents
in the Subject Property within the taking areas described above.
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EXHIBIT B
Form of Report of Commissioners
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STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: Condemnation
The City of Brooklyn Center, a municipal corporation
under Minnesota law,
Petitioner,
vs.
WSK Professional Bldg., L.L.C. et al.,
Respondents.
Court File No. 27-CV-20-15230
Judge: Susan N. Burke
REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS
PARCEL 16
We, the undersigned Commissioners, appointed in this matter by Order of this
Court, do hereby report as follows:
I.
We met as directed by this Court and each took the oath prescribed by law.
II.
After notice, we viewed the property identified as Parcel 16 described on Exhibit A of the
Order Approving Petition and Transfer of Title and Possession (“Order”) as to Parcel 16, filed on
February 23, 2021.
III.
After notice of meeting and an opportunity for possible claimants to be heard, we make the
below award for damages as to Parcel 16 arising from the Order. The award is based on the
commissioners viewing of said real estate and the Stipulation of Settlement for Parcel 16, attached
hereto as Exhibit A, which we received and accepted.
We heard no testimony relative to this taking nor reviewed any appraisal or other
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evidence of fair market value or damages related to the taking, other than the Stipulation,
Exhibit A:
TO: Maple Grove Holdings, LLC $26,900.00
TO: M & E Realty Co. 0
TO: Family Dollar, Inc. 0
TO: Bremer Bank, National Association 0
TO: All other parties unknown, together with unknown
successors, assigns, heirs, devisees and spouses, if
any
0
TOTAL DAMAGES TO ALL PARTIES:
$26,900.00
The foregoing award assumes that the above-referenced property is free of all pollutants,
contaminants and hazardous wastes. We have not assessed any damages for the presence of
pollutants, contaminants, and hazardous wastes on the subject property. This award is made with
the express understanding that the Petitioner, the City of Brooklyn Center, has reserved all rights
to recover damages, testing costs and cleanup-costs attributable to the existence of pollutants,
contaminants or other hazardous wastes on the property from the Respondents in a separate legal
action.
Dated: _________________, 2022
Joel Seltz
Commissioner
Dated: _________________, 2022
Richard Black
Commissioner
Dated: _________________, 2022
Craig Harrington
Commissioner
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STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: Condemnation
The City of Brooklyn Center, a municipal corporation
under Minnesota law,
Petitioner,
vs.
WSK Professional Bldg., L.L.C. et al.,
Respondents.
Court File No. 27-CV-20-15230
Judge: Susan N. Burke
STIPULATION ON PAYMENT
FOR PARCELS 34 & 35
The undersigned hereby agree and stipulate as follows:
1. The Petitioner City of Brooklyn Center (the “City”) filed this action to acquire
property interests from the properties described as Parcels 34 and 35 in Exhibit A to the Petition filed
herein (the “Property”). Respondents My Bui Le & Nhon Thanh Le are the fee owners of record of
the Property (the “Owners”). The petition also identified as respondents: Northeast Bank, a
mortgagee; Kreg Staging & Design, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, a judgment creditor; Que Viet
Concessions LLC d/b/a Que Viet Village House, a Minnesota limited liability company, a tenant; and
all other parties unknown, together with unknown heirs or devisees and spouses, if any.
2. Although not identified in the Petition, the Property is subject to an unrecorded lease
in favor of “Que Viet Village House 3.”
3. Pursuant to a separate Stipulation of Settlement Parcels 34 & 35, the Parties have
agreed to a full and final settlement of all claims related to and arising from the City’s acquisition
from the Property for the amount of $9,600.00 (the “Settlement Amount”).
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4. The Owners have requested that the City make payment of the Settlement Amount by
check made payable to “Que Viet Village House 3” and delivered to 6100 Brooklyn Boulevard,
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429. The undersigned Owners agree that said payment by the City fully
satisfies the City’s payment obligation under the Stipulation of Settlement Parcels 34 & 35 and the
proposed Report of Commissioners Parcels 34 & 35, and shall constitute a final and complete
payment of the Settlement Amount the same as if payment were made to the Owners.
5. This Stipulation shall be considered a supplement to the above-referenced Stipulation
of Settlement Parcels 34 & 35 and may be executed in counterparts which, taken together, shall
constitute one agreement. A facsimile or electronic copy of any execution of a counterpart shall have
the same force and effect as if it were an original.
{Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Pages to Follow}
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{Petitioner’s Signature Page to Stipulation on Payment for Parcels 34 & 35}
Dated: March 3, 2023 KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED
/s/ Joshua P. Weir
Joshua P. Weir (#0402328)
Joshua P. Devaney (#0398809)
Fifth Street Towers
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
Email: jweir@kennedy-graven.com
jdevaney@kennedy-graven.com
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________
Member _____
moved its adoption:_________
introduced the following
resolution and
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF
THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL GRANT AGREEMENT FOR INFLOW
AND INFILTRATION
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature has appropriated $5,000,000 in
general obligation bond funds for grants to municipalities to reduce inflow and infiltration in their
public system infrastructure, administered by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
(MCES); and
WHEREAS, application to participate in the MCES 2020 Municipal Grant Program
(Grant Program) was made on March 30, 2021, for reimbursement of a percentage of the sanitary
sewer improvements as part of the Grandview Area South Reconstruction Project, 53rd Avenue
Project, Ryan Lake Industrial Park Area Street and Utility Improvements, Northwest Area, Lyndale
Avenue Area Mill and Overlay and Woodbine Area Reconstruction Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center was notified by MCES Letter of Intent
dated April 29.2021, of approval to participate in the Grant Program and of estimated Final
Reimbursement Amount (FRA) of $146,559; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center awarded bid for Woodbine Area
Reconstruction Project on March 14, 2022, and issued payment for the work on November 8, 2022;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center awarded bid for Grandview Area South
Reconstruction Project March 8, 2021, and issued payment for the work on January 25,2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center awarded bid for Brooklyn Boulevard
Corridor Project Phase 2 (Bass Lake Road to I-94) on May 10, 2021, and issued payment for the
work on December 20, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center awarded bid for Ryan Lake Industrial
Park Area Street and Utility Improvements on May 10, 2021, and issued payment for the work on
September 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center awarded bid for Northwest Area on May
10, 2021, and issued payment for the work on September 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center awarded bid for Lyndale Avenue Area
Mill and Overlay on May 10, 2021, and issued payment for the work on September 19, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Grant Agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City of
Brooklyn Center is currently being drafted by MCES; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has completed $2,448,286.00 of work
eligible for funding and desires to enter into Grant Agreement to finalize the reimbursement
process.
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that
l. The City Council hereby approves application for MCES 2020
Municipal Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program.
2. The City Council hereby approves the Grant Agreement between
Metropolitan Council and the City of Brooklyn Center and
authorizes the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement,
subject to minor modifications and final review by the City
Attorney.
_______________________________
Date Mayor
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ATTEST: __________________
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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Member _____
moved its adoption:_________
introduced the following resolution and
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, via the Hennepin
Youth Sports Program, provides for capital funds to assist local government units of Hennepin
County for the development of sports or recreational facilities, and;
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center desires to develop the Lions Park Playground.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The estimate of the total cost of developing Lions Park Playground shall be $172,912. The
City of Brooklyn Center is requesting $50,000 from the Hennepin Youth Sports Program and
will assume responsibility for providing matching funds of $122,912.
2. The City of Brooklyn Center is the owner of the property where the Lions Park Playground is
located. The City will own the property where the Lions Park Playground is located for at
least the functional life of the facility, which is estimated to be 15 years. The Lions Park
Playground may not be converted to a non-public or non-recreational uses within this time
period without the approval of Hennepin County.
3. The City of Brooklyn Center agrees to assume one hundred (100) percent of operational and
maintenance costs for the Lions Park Playground. The City of Brooklyn Center will operate
the Lions Park Playground for its intended purpose as stated in the Lions Park Playground
application for the functional life of the facility.
4. The City of Brooklyn Center agrees to enter into necessary and required agreements with
Hennepin County for the specific purpose of developing Lions Park Playground and
managing its long-term operation.
5. The Public Works Director is authorized and directed to execute the application for the
Hennepin Youth Sports Program grant.
_______________________________
Date Mayor
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ATTEST: __________________
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.
RESOLUTION NO.
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO._________________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF CARSON, CLELLAND AND
SCHREDER FOR CITY PROSECUTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a regular schedule for considering the
provision of prosecution services; and
WHEREAS, under that schedule, a request for proposals would be solicited for
the provision of criminal prosecution services for the period 2024-2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the provisions of prosecution
services and determined that the continuation of the provision of services by the law firm of
Carson, Clelland, & Schreder would be appropriate and that no financial or service benefit would
be obtained by soliciting proposals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does not wish to solicit requests for proposals for
the period 2024-2027 based on its evaluation that it is in the City’s best interest to continue its
current arrangement wit the law firm of Carson, Clelland & Schreder; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center Minnesota that staff be and hereby are directed not to seek proposals for the
provision of prosecution services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
that the next scheduled review of prosecution services for the period 2028-2031, reserving to the
City Council the right to reconsider and solicit proposals for the provisions of prosecution services
at any time the City Council would deem it in the City’s best interest to solicit proposals.
March 13, 2023
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.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO._________________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF CARSON, CLELLAND AND
SCHREDER FOR CITY PROSECUTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING
MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a regular schedule for considering the
provision of prosecution services; and
WHEREAS, under that schedule, a request for proposals would be solicited for
the provision of criminal prosecution services for the period 2024-2027; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the provisions of prosecution
services and determined that the continuation of the provision of services by the law firm of
Carson, Clelland, & Schreder would be appropriate and that no financial or service benefit would
be obtained by soliciting proposals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does not wish to solicit requests for proposals for
the period 2024-2027 based on its evaluation that it is in the City’s best interest to continue its
current arrangement wit the law firm of Carson, Clelland & Schreder; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center Minnesota that staff be and hereby are directed not to seek proposals for the
provision of prosecution services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
that the next scheduled review of prosecution services for the period 2028-2031, reserving to the
City Council the right to reconsider and solicit proposals for the provisions of prosecution services
at any time the City Council would deem it in the City’s best interest to solicit proposals.
March 13, 2023
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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PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION
TO DORIS BRANCH FOR OVER 22 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS AN ELECTION JUDGE
WHEREAS, Doris Branch and her family moved to Brooklyn Center in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Doris Branch applied to serve as an election judge within the year of moving to Brooklyn
Center; and
WHEREAS, Doris Branch began serving as an election judge in precincts in 1997 and served in that
capacity for many years; and
WHEREAS, Doris Branch shifted her expertise from in the precinct to absentee voting and health care
facility voting; and
WHEREAS, Doris Branch continued this work through the 2020 Presidential Election; and
WHEREAS, having Doris Branch part of the “Election Team” for so many years has been an honor of
Office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, April Graves, Mayor of the City of Brooklyn Center, on behalf of the Brooklyn
Center City Council and residents of Brooklyn Center, do hereby recognize and appreciate Doris Branch for over 22
years of dedicated service to the City of Brooklyn Center.
March 13, 2023
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk