HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-23 CCPCouncil Study Session
City Hall Council Chambers
A ugust 14, 2023 AGE NDA
1.City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions - 6 p.m.
2.M iscellaneous
3.Discussion of Work S ession Agenda Item as T ime P ermits
4.Adjourn
C IT Y C O UNC IL
M E E T I NG
City Hall Council Chambers
A ugust 14, 2023
AGE NDA
1.Informal Open Forum with City Council - 6:45 p.m.
T his is an opportunity for the p ublic to ad d res s the C ity C o uncil o n items that are no t o n the
agenda. It is limited to 15 minutes , it is not televis ed , and it may not be us ed to make pers onal
attacks , air personality grievances, make political endorsements, or for political campaign
purposes. C o uncil Memb ers will not enter into a d ialo gue with the p res enter. Q ues tions from
the C ounc il will be fo r c larificatio n p urpos es o nly. It will no t b e us ed as a time for problem-
s olving o r reac ting to the comments mad e but, rather, for hearing the pres enter for
informational purposes only.
T he firs t call will b e for thos e that have no tified the C lerk that they would like to s p eak during
the open forum, and then ask if anyo ne c onnected to this meeting would like to s p eak. W hen
called up o n, p leas e indic ate yo ur name and then p ro ceed. P leas e b e s ure to s tate your name
and addres s before s peaking.
2.Invocation - Lawrence-Anderson - 7 p.m.
3.Call to Order Regular Business M eeting
Attendees please turn o ff cell phones and pages during the meeting. A copy of the full me e ting packet
is available in the binder at the entrance to the Council Chambers.
4.Roll Call
5.P ledge of Allegiance
6.Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
These items are considered to be routine by the C ity Council and will be enacted by one
motion. There isn't a separate discussion for these items unless a Counc ilmember so requests,
then it is moved to the end of the Council Consideration I tems.
a.Approval of Minutes
- Motion to approve the following meetings:
July 10 Study Session
July 10 Regular Session
July 24 Study Session
July 24 Regular Session
b.Approval of L icenses
- Motion to approve the licenses as presented.
7.P resentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations
a.Alternative Response Model
Staff will be presenting to City Council an Alternative Response (ART)
model in partnership with Hennepin County. The work session will cover
the current model being presented by Hennepin county, budget implications
for the City and organizational structure of a Brooklyn Center Alternative
Response Model.
b.L egislative A ppreciation
- request the City Council approve a proclamation of appreciation for work
successfully completed by S enator S usan Pha and Representative S amantha
Vang on behalf of B rooklyn Center.
c.City-W ide Survey Results
- motion to accept the results of the City-Wide Survey.
8.P ublic Hearings
9.P lanning Commission Items
10.Council Consideration Items
a.Resolution Supporting an Application to the Minnesota Housing F inance
Agency to Receive 4D(1) Classification for Certain P roperty in the City
- Motion to approve a resolution supporting an appl icati on to the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency to recei ve 4d(1) classi fi cation for certain property i n the
city.
b.An Ordinance A mending Chapter 19 of the Brooklyn Center City Code to
Prohibit the Use of Cannabis and Hemp P roducts in Public Places (first
reading)
- Motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 19
of the Brooklyn Center City Code to prohibit the use of cannabis and hemp
in public places and schedule the second reading for August 28, 2023.
11.Council Report
12.Adjournment
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:Barb S uciu, A ssistant City Manager/C ity C lerk
S U B J E C T:A pproval of Minutes
Requested Council A con:
- Moon to approve the following meengs:
July 10 S tudy S ession
July 10 Regular S ession
July 24 S tudy S ession
July 24 Regular S ession
B ackground:
I n accordance with M innesota S tate S tatute 15.17, the official records of all mee7ngs must be documented
and approved by the governing body.
B udget I ssues:
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip7on U pload D ate Type
7.10 S tudy 7/26/2023 Backup M aterial
7.10 Regular 8/10/2023 Backup M aterial
7.24 S tudy 8/9/2023 Backup M aterial
7.24 Regular 8/9/2023 Backup M aterial
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
JULY 10, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at
6:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City
Attorney Jason Hill.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she had some questions about the ACER grant,
referring to Regular Session Council Consideration Items 10b. Resolution Identifying the Need
for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Transit-Oriented Development
Funding and Authorizing an application for Grant Funds for African Career, Education and
Resource (ACER) Innovation and Catalyst Center (ICC). She asked if ACER has the financial
capacity to see the project through. City Manager Reggie Edwards stated S taff will include the
details in the presentation.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson explained the Council received an email from Patty Koenig
and the emailer would like it entered into the record. She added that a community member
consistently emails her regarding the mental stability of the people living under the Highway 100
overpass. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked what the city can do.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson pointed out that Liquor Store #2 was supposed to be a Work
Session topic in March, but they have yet to discuss it. Also, the Council was supposed to see the
results of the labor study, but it is not on the agenda. She asked for an update on the grant and
purchasing policy.
Dr. Edwards stated that staff can look into options to support folks living under the overpass. The
discussion about Liquor Store #2 has been postponed as it has been determined that the project
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will not be built in 2023. As for the labor study, staff plans to present at the next Council meeting.
Lastly, he explained he needed to check in with the Finance Director about the grant and
purchasing policy.
Councilmember Jerzak pointed out that Mayor Graves did a great job stepping in during the
Centennial Park incident. He suggested the Council hear a presentation summarizing the concerns
with Centennial Park. Dr. Edwards stated staff is planning on presenting an update on parks and
community interveners in the next two Council meetings.
Councilmember Jerzak thanked the staff for the summary of the produce store. He asked what City
can do in the future to better support businesses in default. Mayor Graves noted the Community
Development Department is hardworking but understaffed. There is a bit of a gap between cultural
and zoning considerations. She asked if the staff has been in discussion with Brooklyn Park about
their entrepreneurial marketplace.
Dr. Edwards confirmed that staff has been collaborating with Brooklyn Park consistently, but he
would have to check on details related to the entrepreneurial marketplace. He agreed it is difficult
for micro-businesses to succeed, but it is still a priority of the Community Development
Department to support new and smaller businesses.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if the staff has looked into the restraints for certain businesses to be
added near Walmart and if it would continue should the building be sold to a new party.
Mayor Graves stated that a school in North Minneapolis, Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson
Montessori, is looking for a new location. Multiple related parties have reached out to her in search
of a new school. They are a school that prioritizes teachers of color to support students of color.
The need for space for community events and youth programming is a repeated ask that Brooklyn
Center has been unable to fulfill. She asked who owns the buildings near Restaurant Depot.
Dr. Edwards stated that staff can look into who owns the empty buildings near Restaurant Depot
and inventory available spaces in the City. Community Development Director Jesse Anderson
added the buildings near Restaurant Depot are currently in tax forfeiture.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
THC EDIBLES
City Attorney Jason Hill stated the presentation is solely regarding items that were eligible for sale
in 2022. The Council placed a moratorium on the sale while awaiting more guidance from the
State. Since the moratorium is ending, the City needs to decide on THC edibles. The City can
allow the moratorium to lapse as there are some State regulations. March 1, 2025, the system
adopted in 2023 will replace any 2022 systems. The City can create a licensing program, similar
to what it does for tobacco.
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Councilmember Butler asked what age of people can purchase THC edibles. Mr. Hill stated the
minimum age is 21 years old.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if any community members or the Liquor Stores have inquired about
THC edibles sales. Dr. Edwards stated the City is interested in THC sales through the Liquor Store.
Mayor Graves noted she has had a couple of interested parties contact her regarding THC sales.
There has also been some community organizing efforts related to THC and marijuana.
Councilmember Jerzak stated the Council has the responsibility to support business opportunities
in the City. It would be the safest option to create a licensing program as a guardrail before the
State takes over the licensure in 2025.
Mr. Hill stated that staff can look into provisions in a THC edible licensing program that could
transfer over after the more recent moratorium ends. It would save staff from having to redo the
entire program next year. He recommended implementing similar language related to proximity
requirements in the State’s documents.
Mayor Graves asked what provisions would be helpful in the 18 months until the State licensure.
She explained she wants the program to be accessible rather than a hindrance. She added she would
not want to waste staff time on a program that will automatically expire. Mr. Hill stated the
provisions could include location requirements. With those provisions in place, it can start a
knowledge base for compliance checks and future State licensure.
Councilmember Kragness asked if a licensure program would be proactive ahead of the 2025 State
licensing program. Mr. Hill confirmed that this is correct.
Mayor Graves asked how a temporary licensure program supports entrepreneurship and business
owners.
Councilmember Jerzak agreed he wants to avoid a cumbersome process. He stated he trusts staff
to provide a recommendation on how they would like to proceed.
It was the majority consensus of the City Council to direct staff to provide a recommendation on
how to proceed with THC edibles.
PENDING LIST OF FUTURE WORK SESSIONS
Memorial Policy
Special Assessment Policy/Franchise Fees (referred to Financial Commission)
Beautification and Public Art Commission
Liquor Store 2
Organizational Chart-Budget work sessions
New and Repeat Type IV Rental License Review (referred to Housing Commission)
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Food Truck Ordinance/License
Emerald Ash Borer Policy Review (referred to Park & Rec Commission November)
Opioid Settlement
ARPA Funds
Police Labor Study
Grants: Revenues & Expenses
Purchasing Policy
Commercial Vacant Building Fees
Interveners Impact
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Graves closed the Study Session at 6:42 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
JULY 10, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April
Graves at 6:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Commander Tony Gruenig, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
Mayor April Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of an Informal Open Forum.
Diane S. stated Thursday, July 13, 2023, there will be another Farmer’s Market with free ice cream
through the Cone with a Cop program.
Julie B. noted that a City resident, Matt Branch, has been providing accurate information about
what has been happening in the community and shows up at incidents to build relationships.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson received an email from Patty K. and read it into the record.
It expressed concerns about sound amplification at Northport Park, as they are a violation of the
City Code and a nuisance. The writer did not know if there was an event permit pulled, but she
requested that staff contact the permit holder to address the issue. Patty K. added she and her
neighbors are trying to avoid calling law enforcement.
Councilmember Jerzak noted he has received another, more recent email from Patty K. He read
the email into the record. Patty K. stated law enforcement has been called and dispersed the group
over the past several weekend evenings. Law enforcement said there was a permit for one evening
for a graduation party. However, the permit was violated, and there should be repercussions such
as a fine or no more permits issued to the individual. Also, there was an assault near Northport
Park recently.
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Dr. Edwards stated that the staff will follow up with Patty K. They have previously tried to reach
out to her, but they have not been able to connect. Staff is also preparing a presentation related to
the concerns for a future Council meeting.
Diane S. thanked the first responders who handled the fire at the Target building today.
Councilmember Jerzak noted another community member has reached out to him with similar
concerns. The community member asked to remain anonymous, but the staff is still working to
address the issues.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:53 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
Recess and Reconvene
At 6:53 p.m., Mayor Graves stated there would be a short recess. The meeting was reconvened at
7:02 p.m.
Mayor Graves noted there have been issues with the Zoom connectivity. The Council plans to
switch from Zoom to WebEx in the near future.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Kragness read a poem by an unknown author, “I am me. I’m who I’m meant to
be. I am my past, my present, and who I want to be. I’m not anyone, I am all three. I am a work in
progress, a destiny. I am who I choose to be. I am me.”
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor April Graves
at 7:02 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Commander Tony Gruenig, Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve the Agenda and
Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
Advanced Heating And Air Conditioning 10550 County Road 81
Maple Grove 55369
Air Mechanical 16411 Aberdeen Street NE
Ham Lake 55304
Appliance Connections Inc 12850 Chestnut Boulevard
Shakopee 55379
Genz-Ryan Plbg & Htg Co 2200 W Hwy 13
Burnsville 55337
Midwest Maintenance & Mech 750 Pennsylvania Avenue S
Golden Valley 55426
Quality Heating & Air Services 12912 Ventura Court #21
Shakopee 55379
Residential Heating and Air, Inc. 7454 Washington Avenue
Eden Prairie 55344
Sunburst Heating & A/C 1556 Oakways
Wayzata 55391
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
7207 France Avenue N P KIBAARA & J KIBAARA
INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
6135 Camden Avenue N PRIME PARTNERS LLC
RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
1107 57th Avenue N Alexander Irwin
5211 Xerxes Avenue N BMW Holdings
3512 Woodbine Lane Hpa Borrower 2018-1 Ms Llc
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3813 61st Avenue N Deluxe Properties Llc
5431 Logan Avenue N Cosco Property 3 Llc
6908 Unity Avenue N Sun Llc
7141 Newton Avenue N Ih2 Property Illinois Lp
RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
1200 67th Avenue N T H Morrow & R J Morrow
5833 Pearson Drive Kou M Farngalo
6724 France Avenue N Jessica J Stoll
7230 Girard Avenue N QZ FUNDING LLC
RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
2802 Northway Drive G B Homes Llc
4707 Eleanor Lane Cosco Property 4 Llc
7024 Oliver Circle Juliana Koe & Warren T
Terry
RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
5523 Lyndale Avenue N Brett R Hildreth
SIGNHANGER
Topline Advertising 11775 Justen Circle, #A
Maple Grove 55369
6b. RESOLUTION DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING
THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES AT CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. PRESENTATION ON CRIME STATISTICS DASHBOARD
Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Commander Garett Flesland and Commander Tony
Gruenig.
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Commander Gruenig explained the City worked with LOGIS to create the dashboard. He showed
the dashboard and explained the various components. He noted the data is refreshed each morning,
but more complex reports may not make it into the system the day of the event. Unfounded reports
are not included in the dashboard.
Commander Gruenig pointed out the Police Department switched from UCR to NIBRS due to
federal regulations. The data in the dashboard goes as far back as the switch to NIBRS for
consistency in the data. There is a widget on the City website to access the dashboard.
Commander Gruenig stated the site is user-friendly and is intended to be self-explanatory with
clicking on the item you want more information on. Users can search by neighborhood, crime type,
date range, crime category, and more. The previous crime mapping system will continue to be
accessible and will likely be taken down in the future.
Councilmember Butler asked if the crimes are defined in the dashboard. Commander Gruenig
stated there aren’t definitions, but the crimes can be googled easily.
Councilmember Kragness asked if the location is based on where the crime occurred or where the
crime was reported from. Commander Gruenig stated the data points’ location should be where the
incident occurred.
Councilmember Kragness asked if there could be an option for a community member to add
comments about a crime they know of. Commander Gruenig stated crimes can be reported through
an online form, a phone call, or email. The locations on the map are not exact due to data privacy
practices. However, a link could be added to the dashboard as a sort of tip line.
Mayor Graves asked what the difference is between the new system and the old. Commander
Gruenig stated the new system is much more user-friendly and allows users to access more detailed
information. Also, the system is updated daily instead of weekly.
Dr. Edwards added the dashboard is a pilot effort by LOGIS, and the system will likely evolve as
LOGIS develops.
Councilmember Jerzak thanked the Police Department personnel for all of their work to support
the dashboard.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to accept the demonstration
of the Crime Statistic dashboard that will be added to the City's website.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8a. AN INTERIM ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A STUDY AND IMPOSING A
MORATORIUM ON THE OPERATION OF A CANNABIS BUSINESS WITHIN
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited City Attorney Jason Hill to
continue the Staff presentation.
City Attorney Jason Hill clarified the item is related to cannabis rather than THC edibles. At the
June 12 City Council meeting, the Council heard a presentation and the first reading of an interim
moratorium on the operation of a cannabis business within the City of Brooklyn Center. Staff will
continue to study potential options in the space, though there likely won’t be presentations on the
item until the end of 2024. The State has said they won’t be issuing licenses until 2025, so there is
plenty of time to prepare.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Lori M. asked if the State does decide to turn over the licensing to cities, would the Council have
the option to withdraw the moratorium? Mr. Hill confirmed the moratorium can be repealed at any
time.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Mayor Graves seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Mayor Graves seconded to adopt an Interim Ordinance
Authorizing a Study and Imposing a Moratorium on the Operation of a Cannabis Business within
the City of Brooklyn Center.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) AND PREDEVELOPMENT FUNDING
AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
RESURRECTING FAITH WORLD MINISTRIES CONFERENCE/EVENT
CENTER
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Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development Director Jesse Anderson
to make the staff presentation.
Mr. Anderson explained that staff is seeking authorization to apply on behalf of Resurrecting Faith
World Ministries (RFWM) for an LCDA grant and pre-development grant. RFWM's proposed
project is located within the opportunity Site and RFWM will develop a Conference/Event Center,
24-hour Childcare/Early Learning Center, Therapy Wellness Office, and 10 Barber/Beautician
Suites which will be about 27,000 square feet.
Mr. Anderson noted Livable Communities Act (LCA) grants are awarded to communities that
participate in the Livable Communities Program in the seven-county metro region. Through
different grant programs, LCA grants help communities achieve development goals that create
more housing choices, support living wage job creation, and connect jobs, housing, and regional
amenities to create a more equitable region.
Mr. Anderson stated there are a number of LCA programs. The Livable Communities
Demonstration Account (LCDA) supports development and redevelopment projects that link
housing, jobs, and services, and use community and regional infrastructure efficiently. LCDA -
Transit Oriented Development (LCDA-TOD) grants are focused on high-density projects that
contribute to a mix of uses in TOD-eligible areas. The Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA)
helps clean up contaminated land and buildings for subsequent development. These grants are
intended to provide the greatest public benefit for the money spent, strengthen the local tax base,
and create and preserve jobs and/or affordable housing. TBRA has three different funding
opportunities: Contamination Cleanup, Site Investigation, and SEED. Pre-Development grants are
for teams who are defining or redefining a project that will support Livable Communities goals.
Eligible costs are for early-stage activities like design workshops, financial studies, project impact
analyses, and community engagement.
Mr. Anderson stated there are some existing LCA grants in the City. New Generations, the veteran
housing, was awarded pre-development grants in 2023 and has already been approved to apply for
LCDA development funding. In 2022, PPL and Alatus were awarded $2,000,000 in LCDA-TOD
funding and Altus and EMP received $1,500,000 in LCDA development funding. Also in 2022,
CAPI was awarded $125,000 in pre-development, Global Holdings was awarded $100,000 in pre-
development for the former Target site, and North 100 was awarded $863,400 in TBRA for the
former Sears site.
Mr. Anderson noted RFWM is seeking $300,000 from the MET Council for LCA pre-development
to pay for pre-construction architectural design costs. They are also seeking $4,000,000 from the
MET Council for an LCDA grant to pay for commercial construction costs. To date, they have
schematic drawings and are working with Alatus for finalization.
Councilmember Jerzak asked what happens if the applicant does not receive the funding and if
there is an obligation on the City to assist in the payment. Mr. Anderson stated there isn’t an
obligation, and RFWM is looking for alternative ways to fill the gap. The City would help RFWM
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look for alternative funding sources if they didn’t receive the LCDA and pre-development grants.
The City can support up to three applications.
Councilmember Jerzak asked when the construction would begin. Mr. Anderson explained the
applicant wants to start as soon as possible. Applications are due in August 2023 and awards
would come toward the end of the year. The pre-development grant process will be completed
sooner. Mr. Anderson added it is unlikely the City would receive any permit fees for the project in
2023.
Councilmember Kragness asked how realistic it is for RFWM to receive the $4 million. Mr.
Anderson stated it is more likely for the applicant to receive closer to $1-2 million. However, it
just depends on how many applications the program receives and how the projects score.
Mayor Graves thanked Mr. Anderson for his presentation.
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt the
Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account and Pre-
Development Grants and Authorizing an Application for Grant Funds.
Motion passed unanimously.
10b. RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATIONS FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR AFRICAN CAREER, EDUCATION AND RESOURCE
(ACER) INNOVATION AND CATALYST CENTER (ICC)
Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development Director Jesse Anderson
to make the staff presentation.
Mr. Anderson explained the Innovation and Catalyst Center would be located near the former
Target site. It is about 41,000 for both buildings with 18 total leasable units. ACER, in partnership
with the Ignite Businesswomen Investment Group Cooperative (IBWIG) has formed the Brooklyn
Village’s LLC to purchase, own, and operate a retail mall. The site will house ACER’s offices,
existing tenants, and some 27 businesses from the IBWIG’s membership. ACER will operate
programs and services, including the Business Resources Center, which will provide onsite small
business technical assistance, resources, and workforce programming, in partnership with COPAL
and HIRED to tenants and the broader Brooklyn Center and Northwest Suburbs community.
Mr. Anderson showed a table with funding sources, the amount, its type, and its status. A majority
of the funding has been committed. Their goal would be to cover just under $1,000,000 through
the grant program to buy the building, and there is already a purchase agreement fo r the site. The
grant is an LCDA-TOD, and there are no other competitors from Brooklyn Center looking for
funding.
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Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked how the project fits into the holistic business support
the City is looking for. Mr. Anderson stated there are many opportunities for support from other
community entities and businesses. In the long run, some of the sites would be more difficult to
sell off, such as the strip mall, but it is already a challenge either way. The project meets a lot of
goals from EMP discussions and Opportunity Site community engagement responses. The current
infrastructure plan is just a guide. He added the City won’t have any ownership of the site.
Councilmember Jerzak stated the City is on the hook through 2025 for parking lot maintenance.
He asked if that has been discussed. He also asked how the project would impact the value of the
former Target site because the City has put a lot of investment into that building. He then asked
about the tax implications if a nonprofit were to operate the strip mall instead of a business.
Mr. Anderson stated there have been initial conversations about the maintenance agreements, and
there is an opportunity to address the current covenants. As for the value of the Target site, there
is still an option for redevelopment with a strip mall of offices. There is currently no development
agreement in place for the Target site. As for the revenue question, Mr. Anderson stated he would
have to look into the details.
Councilmember Jerzak asked what happened to the money allotted to redeveloping the Target site.
Mr. Anderson explained the most recent request was for $50,000 in reimbursable expenses that
went to the County. The City has received the funds and will redistribute them. There is an ongoing
market study underway on the site.
Councilmember Butler noted the Council received a presentation about doing a sort of food hall
on the site. She asked if there was a potential for that use. Mr. Anderson stated the development
agreement for the International Food Hall has expired. They would prefer to redevelop the entire
site, but it is too costly between the former Target site and the strip mall. The applicant considered
the Wal-Mart building and the Slumberland building.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if ACER would be able to move forward with the project if they
didn’t receive the LCDA-TOD funding. Also, is there an obligation for the City to financially
support the project if they do not receive the proper funding. Mr. Anderson stated they would likely
still move forward with the project but with some debt. There is not a projecting closing date.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt the
Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit-
Oriented Development Funding and Authorizing an Application for Grants Funds.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reported on her attendance at the following and provided
information on the following upcoming events:
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Noted Farm Fresh will be held in the CEAP parking lot on July 12, 2023. All are welcome
to get free vegetables;
Stated the Farmer’s Market is July 13, 2023, and Cone with a Cop will be that afternoon;
and
Hmong Community Explore Your Parks will be at Centennial Park on July 16, 2023.
Mayor Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
Recorded a Mayor minute;
Attended Northwest Cities Mayors gathering;
Attended the Regional Violent Crime meeting;
Attended Orchard Lane community meeting;
Participated in a Council retreat with staff and Councilmembers; and
Noted she would be out of town for a few days the following week.
Councilmember Jerzak reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
Attended Orchard Lane community meeting;
Participated in a Council retreat with staff and Councilmembers;
Noted he will also be at Farm Fresh and Explore Your Parks; and
Held office hours and met with several constituents.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Mayor Graves seconded the adjournment of
the City Council meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
JULY 24, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at
6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City
Attorney Jason Hill.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
*Recording started while they were already talking*
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated there was an issue in the minutes where a comment
made by Councilmember Butler was incorrectly attributed to Mayor Graves. She read the comment
in question. Mayor Graves and Councilmember Butler stated the minutes were correct.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted the State of Minnesota came out with a more
comprehensive tenant protection ordinance. She asked if the Housing Commission should review
the new rules and alter the Brooklyn Center tenant protection ordinance to be in compliance with
the State’s updates.
Mayor Graves stated the Housing Commission can review the new rules, but the Brooklyn Center
ordinance is likely more stringent. Councilmember Jerzak stated he would like the Housing
Commission to review the Statute at least as a consideration.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson added the Council received an email from the Fire Chief
about the broken Crest elevator. She asked for an update from the Fire Chief on the issue.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted she received another email from Patty K. about the
parks again. She explained to the writer that the park's concern would be addressed at that
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evening’s Council meeting and encouraged her to watch the discussion.
Mayor Graves asked if the Fire Chief can give an update on the elevator, whether by email or the
weekly update. City Manager Reggie Edwards confirmed he would confer with the Fire Chief to
fulfill the request.
Dr. Edwards stated if Councilmembers are interested in ride-alongs, they should reach out to staff
to coordinate it.
Dr. Edwards stated he received an email from the Equity and Human Resources Director Jim
Langemo suggesting City Council start the process to review the City Manager’s performance.
They also have the results of the employee survey to share with the Council. He asked for
availability from the Council for two separate meetings.
Councilmembers Lawrence-Anderson and Jerzak confirmed they were available at 5:00 p.m.
before the next few Council meetings. Councilmember Butler stated she was available depending
on the date.
Mayor Graves asked for each of the next two Council meetings to begin at 5:00 p.m. to review the
topics.
Councilmembers Lawrence-Anderson, Jerzak, and Kragness stated they would like to participate
in ride-alongs for Night to Unite. Councilmember Butler stated she would have to arrange
childcare and then will email Dr. Edwards.
Mayor Graves stated she is undecided as she has received a few invitations for Night to Unite.
Dr. Edwards added that the Palm Grove Event Center, formerly Jammin Wings, is looking to host
an event on August 12, 2023. There are some uncompleted permits and site plan issues that must
be resolved. Also, they cannot get a liquor license until they get a food license from the County.
The Council would need to approve the liquor license, but they don’t have another meeting until
August 14, 2023. He asked if the Council would be interested in a quick special meeting, should
the other requirements be completed, to address the liquor license before August 12.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if the certificate of occupancy has been issued. Dr. Edwards stated
it has not been issued. Councilmember Jerzak stated various entities must weigh in on the
certificate of occupancy. He hesitates to set a precedent to circumvent normal processes. If the
event permits, food license, certificate of occupancy, and all other items are in compliance, then
he would be amenable to attending a special session due to the extraordinary circumstances.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she cannot commit to a special meeting without a date.
Councilmember Kragness noted it is odd for an event to be advertised without the necessary
licenses and permits in place. It places the burden on other parties to ensure the event happens.
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City Clerk Barb Suciu pointed out that once the City approves a liquor license, it must also be
approved by the State. The length of that process is out of Brooklyn Center’s control.
Councilmember Jerzak added there needs to be a collaboration with law enforcement and fire,
depending on the security requirements for the event. Those efforts cannot be done at the last
minute.
Mayor Graves stated she is open to a special meeting, though it should not become a normal
occurrence.
Mayor Graves pointed out there has been online chatter regarding a local home business. Some
have mentioned the City is going after the business and a hearing on Thursday. She stated she
doesn’t know anything about the business or the hearing. Mayor Graves added she has received
various emails about other issues such as commercial vehicles at a home address. She suggested
there be community education about the rules for home businesses.
Dr. Edwards stated staff would put together a memo regarding the small business and distribute it
to the Council.
Councilmember Jerzak explained he is well-versed in the ordinance, and that he has received
similar emails. The staff does attempt to work with and support small businesses. When the new
zoning was adopted, it was an extremely large document that couldn’t possibly cover every
circumstance. He suggested the ordinances be reviewed.
Councilmember Kragness stated she would be unavailable to attend the August 19, 2023 meeting.
Mayor Graves asked how many more Saturday meetings are scheduled. Dr. Edwards stated there
is only one more Saturday meeting scheduled. It was planned this way to alleviate Monday
meetings. Staff will ask for feedback from the Council after budget season.
DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS
SCANNELL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REQUEST – FORMER SEARS
PROPERTY
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development Director
Jesse Anderson to continue the presentation.
Mr. Anderson explained the City received an application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
assistance from Scannell Properties related to the former Sears Buildings located at 1297 Shingle
Creek Crossing. Scannell Properties proposes to redevelop the site by demolishing the two
existing buildings and rebuilding two class-A office/warehouse buildings totaling 230,000 square
feet.
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Mr. Anderson stated on August 8, 2022, the project received its land use approvals as outlined
under Planning Commission Application No. 2022-004 and as approved by City Council under
City Council Resolution No. 2022-76 with the intent to proceed. In addition, the City secured a
Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) grant from the Met Council in the amount of $863,400
to help cover the cost of asbestos abatement in the existing buildings. Since that time, however,
cost and interest rate increases have made the project financially infeasible and unable to move
forward. After discussions with City Staff about potential options, Scannell determined that a
request for TIF may help the project proceed.
Mr. Anderson noted the development site will likely qualify as a Redevelopment TIF District with
up to 26 years of potential TIF collections. Scannell’s initial request was for up to $4 million in
pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) TIF.
Jason Aarsvold, EDA Project Management with Ehlers, explained TIF is the ability to capture and
use most of the increased local property tax revenues from new development within a defined
geographic area for a defined period of time without the approval of the other taxing jurisdictions.
He showed a graph with a visual example of TIF.
Mr. Aarsvold pointed out that proper use of TIF has a required finding that the development would
not be possible but for the use of tax increment. This is primarily established through an analysis
of the developer’s pro forma. The increased market value must be greater than alternatives and
the likelihood of similar developments in the foreseeable future without assistance is considered.
Captured tax revenues would not exist if TIF was not used to assist the project, and an elected
body must make this finding.
Mr. Aarsvold noted that based on an initial estimate by Ehlers, the project will likely only generate
about $3 million in present value increment over the full 26-year duration of a new TIF
district. Ehlers also reviewed the developer’s pro forma for the project to determine what minimum
level of assistance is necessary for financial feasibility. Based on this analysis, the project should
be financially feasible with approximately $2 to $2.3 million in total assistance which is a projected
12 to 15 years of total payments. This level of assistance would help the project proceed without
needing to tie up the tax base for 26 years.
Councilmember Kragness stated she is interested in the return on investments number. Developers
want to see a return on cost is seven to eight percent. The projection shows that the level is reached
at the 12 to 15 years mark. If the Council wishes to proceed, staff will begin working with the
developer to draft a term sheet that will outline the specific amount and conditions for any TIF
assistance. If the term sheet is approved, the process to create a new TIF district and draft a TIF
assistance agreement would begin. The TIF District and TIF Assistance Agreement would both
require formal approval by the City Council and the EDA.
Councilmember Kragness asked if the first 11 years would be operating at a deficit. \ Mr. Aarsvold
stated it would not be a deficit, but it would be below market value.
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Councilmember Jerzak noted the option seems like the lesser of two evils. He doesn’t want to kill
the project. A little over a year ago, there was no ask of the City. At that time, Councilmember
Jerzak expected the developer to return with an ask. He asked if the project is going to proceed
and if TIF is required to make it feasible. One year is a short amount of time to change so
drastically.
Mr. Aarsvold stated the project wasn’t proceeding, so the staff was proactive and reached out to
the developer to determine what would be needed to get the project moving. The proposed TIF
was the result of that conversation. TIF can be helpful to get a development unstuck. The current
request of the Council is if they want staff to provide further analysis rather than a commitment to
the TIF.
Councilmember Jerzak stated the site has been available since 2018, and something needs to be
done. He asked what assurances are in place that the developer not ask for more and more money
from the City. He doesn’t want the project to die, but there needs to be careful analysis to protect
the City and its future financial commitments.
Councilmember Kragness asked for information about the $3 million piece. Mr. Aarsvold
explained the ask was for $4 million in TIF. However, Ehlers’ estimates show the project would
only generate about $3 million over the life of the district. The increment would have to pay back
the $2 to $2.3 million on the loan. If the City were to provide a note of $3 million, it would take
26 years based on the annual revenues coming into the district. However, the recommendation by
staff is to provide a TIF note of $2 to $2.3 million instead.
Councilmember Kragness asked if the development could survive with the $2 to $2.3 million note.
Mr. Aarsvold stated the initial response is yes. However, there needs to be further analysis and
discussion.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the County would do a proper assessment if the
Council wishes to proceed. Mr. Aarsvold stated the request has been sent to the County, so the
assessment is already underway. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would be willing
to proceed with the recommendation of staff.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if the proposed use is the best and highest use of the site or if there
is potential for other developments. Mr. Anderson confirmed the proposed use is the best and
highest use of the site that has been made.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if the pollution issues and the like has been reviewed. Mr. Anderson
stated the building cannot be demolished until there is a blight study. If there was a blight study, a
TIF district would have to be started within three years.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if staff could develop a side-by-side comparison showing the
benefits and drawbacks for the City and its residents. Mr. Anderson confirmed the additional
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research for the project would show the benefits and drawbacks. Councilmember Jerzak stated
options are more palatable for the Council.
Mayor Graves noted her agreement with Councilmember Jerzak. There is room to think outside of
the box, and they must consider the bigger picture of the site and its surroundings. She added she
would like an update on the status of other TIF sites.
UPCOMING ITEMS
Memorial Policy
Special Assessment Policy/Franchise Fees (referred to Financial Commission)
Beautification and Public Art Commission
Liquor Store 2
Organizational Chart-Budget work sessions
New and Repeat Type IV Rental License Review (referred to Housing Commission)
Food Truck Ordinance/License
Emerald Ash Borer Policy Review (referred to Park & Rec Commission November)
Opioid Settlement
ARPA Funds
Police Labor Study
Grants: Revenues & Expenses
Purchasing Policy
Commercial Vacant Building Fees
Interveners Impact
Revisit Resolution 2021-73
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Graves adjourned the Study Session at 6:47 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
JULY 24, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April
Graves at 6:47 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Cordell Wiseman,
Commander Tony Gruenig, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney
Jason Hill.
Mayor April Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of an Informal Open Forum.
Leng X. explained he ran for Mayor in the last election. It was quite different than the City Council
run he completed in 2019. Since then, he took a vow of poverty and lived in St. Paul at the Dorothy
Day Center. He reconnected with his Hmong roots.
Leng X. plans to buy a house in Brooklyn Center again. The City should be leading the way rather
than following other cities. The Council needs to look at the potential rather than the ne gatives.
The City needs healing and something to look forward to. Leng X. noted Brooklyn Center needs
to prioritize innovation and urged the Council to think bigger.
Mayor Graves reminded commenters to avoid speaking about items on the agenda.
Roger C. asked if Duante Wright was a contributor to Brooklyn Center and if he paid taxes to the
City. His death was unintentional and his background was undesirable. He asked if those reasons
made him eligible for a memorial.
Mayor Graves stated they are not taking any more comments on the memorial. The memorial is
part of a settlement agreement, so there is no discussion to be had.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Informal Open
Forum at 6:56 p.m.
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Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Graves began a five-minute recess at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Jerzak shared two quotes from Kristin McCarthy. First, he read, “Be wise enough
not to dwell on closed doors, and to look for open windows.” He also shared, “Aim for the wisdom
of a 100-year-old, the drive of a 30-year-old, and the perseverance of a three-year-old.”
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor April Graves
at 7:01 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Parks and Recreation Director Cordell Wiseman,
Commander Tony Gruenig, 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 Mayor Graves seconded to approve the Agenda
and Consent Agenda, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. June 26, 2023 – Study Session
2. June 26, 2023 – Regular Session
3. June 26, 2023 – Work Session
6b. LICENSES
MECHANICAL
Binder Heating & Air Conditioning 222 Hardman Avenue N,
South Saint Paul 55075
Comfort Matters Htg & Cooling Inc. 18071 Territorial Road,
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Maple Grove 55369
Majestic Plumbing Inc. 2801 7th Ave #411,
Anoka 55303
Matty V’s Heating & Cooling, LLC 1052 93rd Lane NW,
Coon Rapids 55433
Ty’s Heating and A/C LLC 12689 Zilla Street NW,
Coon Rapids 55448
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
5338 Queen Avenue N 5338 Queen, LLC
6400 Fremont Avenue N Jesus Vazquez Martinez
RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
5301 Russell Ave N Amax Sommerset Llc
4205 Lakeside Avenue #240 Tommy Conteh
6131 Bryant Avenue N Jun Wang & Jinxiu Wang
306 51st Avenue N Naisha Nicole Bell
3125 65th Avenue N HP Minnesota I LLC
3613 Violet Avenue N Gao Qiang Liu
5755 Humboldt Avenue N Toan Thanh Truong
6018 Camden Avenue N Crystal Clear Investment Llc
6019 Camden Avenue N Inang Ekah
6131 Bryant Avenue N Jun Wang & Jinxiu Wang
6407 Orchard Avenue N Hpa Borrower 2018-1 Ms Llc
RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
6737 Humboldt Avenue N Humboldt Square Ventures Llc
6915 Humboldt Avenue N Lynwood Pointe Llc
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4700 Lakeview Avenue N Nancy G Dahlquist
5737 Emerson Avenue N Nutida Wong
RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
4450 58th Avenue N Park Place Off Broadway Llc
4225 66th Avenue N Sesan Ogunniran
RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
3815 5nd Avenue N Property Management Mn Llc
4507 66th Avenue N Cathy & Mark Steinke Trust
5421 Lyndale Avenue N Zoe & Brett R Hildreth
6614 Bryant Avenue N Ti Lin & Xi Lin
6c. RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 2
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 2021-05
6d. RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY
AND FINAL PLAT FOR NORTH 100 BUSINESS PARK ADDITION AND
AUTHORIZING FINAL PLAT RECORDING
6e. RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY
AND FINAL PLAT FOR OPPORTUNITY SITE ADDITION AND
AUTHORIZING FINAL PLAT RECORDING
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. DAUNTE WRIGHT MEMORIAL: INSTALLATION UPDATE
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item. In 2021, following the shooting and death of
Daunte Wright by a former Brooklyn Center police officer, the City entered into settlement
negotiations with the Wright family. There was a trial against the police officer in 2022. A part of
the settlement included the creation and installation of a memorial.
Dr. Edwards explained the City of Brooklyn Center has been working in collaboration with the
Wright family and Juxtaposition Arts on a design for a permanent Daunte Wright Memorial to be
located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 63rd Avenue N. and Kathrene Drive. The
Daunte Wright Memorial will be located in the City’s right-of-way.
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Dr. Edwards noted Juxtaposition Arts is a youth design non-profit. The design was completed by
19 and 20-year-old paid artist apprentices, two of whom were from Brooklyn Center. They met
with the Wright family and also visited the temporary memorial. Portraits and symbols from the
memorial were integrated into the design process.
Dr. Edwards showed a rendering of the memorial. Flowers are integrated into the memorial,
intended to represent a living memorial. There is a plaque with information about Duante Wright
and the shooting incident. The art of Duante Wright includes an offering area. He also showed an
aerial view of the site.
Dr. Edwards noted there was a community meeting on July 18, 2023. There were about 25
attendees. There were a number of questions addressed such as the approximate cost of $243,000.
The City will maintain the memorial, and there will be a maintenance plan from an art conservator.
Caretakers will maintain the planter. Also, the neighborhood impact was addressed. There will be
a transition from the current to the permanent memorial to formalize the space.
Dr. Edwards stated the materials for the permanent Daunte Wright Memorial have been ordered
and the City is preparing for the installation. The installation will begin mid-August, weather
permitting, with an estimated four to six-week installation period. Project steps include site
grading, installation of footings for granite podiums, placement of pavers and granite podiums,
installation of portrait and other art components, site restoration, and planting the bump out.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted there is currently graffiti on the nearby stop sign and
other areas near the memorial. She asked if that will remain with the permanent memorial. Dr.
Edwards stated the City will restore signage, median, fences, and the like in a transitional process
to ease into the new memorial.
Mayor Graves pointed out that all members of the Council, except for herself, attended the
neighborhood meeting.
Dr. Edwards added the Council has been and will likely continue to receive questions about the
memorial and other outcomes of the settlement. However, Council and staff have received legal
counsel to not speak about the settlement at all. Any questions or concerns received by Council
and staff can be forwarded to Dr. Edwards.
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to accept the presentation.
Motion passed unanimously.
7b. PARK UPDATE
Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Parks and Recreation Director Cordell Wiseman to
continue the staff presentation.
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Mr. Wiseman explained there was a large unauthorized event held at Centennial Park on the 4th of
July. There were up to 300-400 youths in attendance. This event occurred following similar pop-
up events in parks of some neighboring cities that ended up with violence and injuries to some in
attendance. Staff, including those from the Parks and Recreation Department, Brooklyn Center
Police Department, City Councilmembers, Office of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety,
and Community Interveners, collaboratively worked to communicate and disperse the group
without incident.
Mr. Wiseman stated the purpose of the discussion was to prepare and establish a plan of action to
respond to a large unauthorized event. Staff learned the importance of early communication,
proactive efforts, and teamwork. In the future, staff will prioritize proactivity. The staff response
allowed positive interactions and education with youth. Overall, there weren’t any major issues at
the unauthorized event.
Mayor Graves stated she was happy with how the incident turned out, especially with the
collaboration of various staff. It is also important to follow up with the event planners to help them
continue community-promoting efforts while maintaining safety and City regulations.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted a priority for her in the budget is to add cameras to the
parks. Those who are on camera will behave better, and it could have helped law enforcement
determine who shot the gun in the parking lot.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson added she was mistaken about the topic of the presentation.
It was her understanding that the presentation would address the repeated issues of large gatherings
and noise violations in Northport Park. She thanked Mr. Wiseman for the information and
requested an update on the plan to address other issues in the parks.
Councilmember Jerzak agreed the outcome of the incident was favorable. He asked if anyone is
checking to ensure permits are being pulled and what intel is being gathered to be aware of similar
events in the future.
Councilmember Jerzak asked why no plan has been implemented for the ongoing issues in
Northport Park. The Council has received repeated comments regarding the code violations. The
neighborhood near Northport Park is getting very frustrated. He asked what the procedure is to
respond to events in the future.
Mr. Wiseman stated his outreach team is brand new. The team has been at Northport Park the last
couple of Thursdays, which was the night of the week with the most issues reported. They have
been able to engage with those at Northport. The issue is now addressing after-hours. The team
has gone to other parks in Brooklyn Center, and team members are out every day of the week. The
team is still looking to fill some additional positions that will allow the City to better respond to
the parks. When there isn’t a permit, then the police are contacted. If the permit is in place but
violated, then they will take steps to ensure the organizer cannot get a permit again for some length
of time.
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Councilmember Jerzak pointed out his constituents have reported issues at Northport Park on
Sunday afternoons and evenings. Mr. Wiseman stated they received information about Thursdays
at Northport, but they can also schedule a Sunday rotation at Northport. The same evening of the
Centennial Park incident there were issues at Lion’s Park. The team is continuing to identify which
parks to stop by and when.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if Mr. Wiseman is confident that they have the resources, personnel,
and procedures required to intervene on issues in the park. Mr. Wiseman stated he has confidence
in his staff and their ability. However, he is unsure about the long-term impact because there needs
to be better planning and engagement efforts.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if the organizers of the Fourth of July events have been contacted
and educated. Mr. Wiseman stated he has not followed up with the organizers, but he provided his
contact information to them.
Dr. Edwards pointed out that the youth who coordinated the Centennial Park event are present.
Councilmember Kragness recognized there were a number of people that continue to be extremely
involved in the community such as Matt Branch, Lori Moore, and Joylenna Garcia. Mr. Wiseman
agreed Matt Branch has been extremely impactful in supporting youth along with the Parks and
Recreation Department.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted marijuana will be legal in August. Brooklyn Center
doesn’t currently allow tobacco smoking in parks. She asked how marijuana or vaping in the parks
will be addressed. Mr. Wiseman stated he has not thought about that, but he will plan a conversation
with the Police Chief.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson suggested signage in the parks to ensure the parks are
accessible and safe for children. Mr. Wiseman agreed the sign is a good idea, but there should be
an enforcement plan in place before any signage.
Mayor Graves pointed out there was a long discussion by Council when the decision to outlaw
smoking in the parks occurred. The signs likely need to be updated.
Mayor Graves requested the young ladies who planned the Centennial Park event come to the
podium to speak.
Cassie introduced herself as a collegiate basketball player at Minnesota North College. Kiassa
stated she is a nursing student at Rasmussen. Tatiana noted she is a pre-law student at LSU.
Recreation Director Wiseman explained the event was intended to be a small gathering to celebrate
the Fourth of July. They hope to partner with the City to have youth-centric events in the future
that abide by City regulations. Mr. Wiseman noted they had planned and hosted events previously,
none of which raised any concerns. The goal is to maintain the health and safety of the participants.
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Mayor Graves asked if such a large crowd was expected. The ladies confirmed they expected a
few hundred people.
Mayor Graves stated she is impressed with the ladies’ social reach and leadership skills. She
thanked them for their willingness to work alongside the City and its regulations.
Matt Branch added the ladies reached out to him and the staff about hosting a back-to-school
charity event.
Mayor Graves requested more information about community interveners, their planned rotations
and schedules, policies and procedures, and the like. The information can be shared with the
public as concerns are raised. Mr. Wiseman stated he plans to give a Departmental update in the
near future, and the offered to include the requested information in the presentation.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson reiterated the Council has received complaints each of the
last four Mondays regarding noise issues each Sunday night. She requested the concern be
addressed as quickly as possible. Mr. Wiseman thanked Council for the details.
Councilmember Jerzak noted he spent a detailed email to Dr. Edwards asking about how law
enforcement and other staff, plan to respond to 911 or other complaints regarding marijuana use.
Dr. Edwards stated he would discuss the issue with the staff. Councilmember Jerzak explained he
looks forward to the presentation of the information and plans to respond.
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to accept the presentation.
Motion passed unanimously.
7c. LABOR STUDY - BROOKLYN CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Dr. Edwards introduced the item and explained prior to 2020, Staff investigated completing a labor
study for the Brooklyn Center Police Department (BCPD). In 2022, the City contracted with the
National Police Institute (NPI) for a workload study and an organizational assessment.
Brooklyn Center Police Commander Tony Gruenig explained the high-level goals of the analysis
were to analyze the police department’s current workload, organizational structure, and resources,
use workload data to assess the potential impact of diverting some calls for service and examine
the community and internal police department sentiment about policing in Brooklyn Center.
Commander Gruenig stated the NPI produced a 90-page report that includes a variety of findings
including surveys of Departmental employees, interviews and focus groups with community
members, quantitative analyses, and 26 comprehensive recommendations. Only seven
recommendations will be covered in the presentation.
Colby Dolly, representative of the National Police Institute, summarized the role of NPI. He noted
the methodology for Brooklyn Center Police Department’s Labor Study consisted of a mixed
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methods approach, using surveys, interviews, and quantitative analyses. NPI representatives then
evaluated a variety of factors including calls for service, administrative time, service level, relief
factor calculations, and staffing level scenarios.
Mr. Dolly explained the quantitative analyses were used to examine the patrol workload. Calls for
service were analyzed and coupled with relief factor calculations to determine the optimal number
of patrol officers based on workloads and service levels. The methods used by NPI consider the
time taken to respond to community-initiated calls for service, the time officers are available, and
the service level in calculating the number of officers needed.
Mr. Dolly stated the result of the quantitative analyses is a staffing model that provides enough
time for a quality response from officers while also providing time for training and wellness.
Factors to determine the number of officers needed include community demand, the amount of
time allocated for administrative time, the desired service level, and the relief factor. The relief
factor is the number of hours officers are available for patrol.
Mr. Dolly pointed out there will be a predicted 42,210 calls for service in 2023. The data shows
the average time spent on calls by officers is 0.32 hours, which includes drive t ime and on-scene
processing. Administrative time is also needed for post-call processing to collect evidence or write
reports.
Mr. Dolly added the final consideration for determining staffing needs is the service level desired
by the community and policymakers. Service level is defined as the proportion of time officers are
available to devote to proactive activities. Proactive policing refers to a police department’s
attempts to prevent crime, engage with the community, and enhance public safety rather than
respond to calls.
Mr. Dolly noted the amount of available proactive time is important. When officers spend most of
their time answering calls for service and completing administrative work, they have little time or
capacity to solve problems proactivel y and engage in community policing. Service level is also
important regarding officer health and wellness. High workload levels have an impact on police-
community relationships and job performance.
Mr. Dolly showed a chart with staffing level scenarios based on the percentage of proactive time.
If Brooklyn Center were to aim for 45 percent of the proactive time, then the City would need 6
total officers. 30 percent of proactive time would require 22 officers while 40 percent of proactive
time would require 30 officers.
Mr. Dolly stated there are 26 key recommendations, but he noted he would only highlight seven
of them. First, based on the relief factor calculated for the BCPD, the Department should authorize
12 additional positions and 36 officers for the patrol to ensure the Department employs enough
officers who are able to conduct proactive community policing activities and time away for
training.
Mr. Dolly noted the second recommendation is for the Department to authorize two additional
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sergeants in the patrol division to ensure sergeants are able to attend training and proactively
supervise officers.
Mr. Dolly explained the third recommendation is for BCPD to add an additional detective to lower
the workload of all detectives. He showed a chart of nearby cities, their populations, the number
of 2021 Group-A offenses, the number of authorized detectives, and the offenses handled per
detective. Champlin and Richfield have a similar population to Brooklyn Center, but their offenses
per detective are almost half that of Brooklyn Center.
Mr. Dolly stated the next recommendation is for the Department to immediately hire individuals
to fill the authorized records technician positions and add an additional positive to compensate for
the recommended increase of officers. The fifth recommendation is for BCPD to champion and
expand the employee wellness program and seek grants to provide additional resources.
Mr. Dolly added BCPD should create a comprehensive crime reduction strategy in collaboration
with the community and communicate it both internally and externally. Lastly, the Department and
the City should initiate programs with the community to foster positive interactions between
community members and department employees.
Mr. Dolly pointed out that increasing the service level will significantly increase both prevention
and community engagement efforts all while reducing stress and burnout. Current community
engagement is extremely limited with current staffing levels and current community engagement
frequently requires using overtime. More proactive time would routinely allow community
engagement during normal shift duties.
Commander Greunig added that consistent community engagement would promote a culture of
engagement within the Department.
Commander Greunig showed a list of past and current community engagement efforts. Current
wellness and crime reduction efforts include mandated annual check-ups, a peer support team,
visits from mental health professionals, a wellness room, a recruitment and retention team, and
weekly crime reduction strategy meetings. Law enforcement also looks forward to the City’s
implementation of alternative responses to some calls for service.
Councilmember Kragness shared that the third recommendation regarding detectives stood out to
her. She pointed out that the cities with the most similar number of offenses, Richfield and
Plymouth, have twice as many detectives as Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Jerzak noted the results are not a surprise as the Department has been understaffed
for quite some time. Being fully staffed is different than being fully funded. Also, there is difficulty
throughout the State to find qualified individuals for the openings.
Councilmember Jerzak stated it would be nearly impossible to fit all of the recommendations into
the upcoming budget. He hopes the budget addresses the recommendations in a realistic manner
and considers a long-term implementation plan of the recommendations for future budgets. The
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Council has the obligation to address and promote public safety.
Commander Greunig stated the Commanders brought some proposals regarding retention to the
Chief. Those will hopefully be a consideration in the budget request. He noted that Dr. Edwards
helped to negotiate some efforts within the Police Department that helped to promote retention.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked how many patrol officers are currently employed by
the Police Department. Commander Greunig stated there are currently 20 patrol officers.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson pointed out the recommendation is for 36 patrol officers,
which is 16 more than the current level.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson read a quote from the Labor Study document that stated
focus groups showed community support for law enforcement. Meanwhile, the surveys of officers
showed emotional exhaustion along with feelings of isolation and lack of community support.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated first responder wellness should be addressed. There
need to be permanent cameras in the parks. Also, mobile units have shown effectiveness, so there
should be more mobile units in the budget. All of those efforts are non-lethal and proactive.
Brooklyn Center is one of the few jurisdictions in the area without a drone or canine. In lieu of
bodies that the City cannot obtain due to budget and lack of qualified parties, there are alternative
law enforcement strategies that can be prioritized. She hopes the staffing levels can increase.
Councilmember Kragness asked how many officers is the Department supposed to have.
Commander Gruenig stated the Department is supposed to have 26 patrol officers. It is obvious
the Department is understaffed. She asked how the Labor Study will continue to be used as a
resource. Commander Gruenig stated there are other recommendations from the Labor Study that
can be implemented. For example, staffing levels could be adjusted to better cover the peak calls
for service times.
Mr. Dolly confirmed there was a recommendation to stagger the officers on different shifts once
there are higher staffing levels. Also, community service officers (CSOs) are a great resource to
act as a strategic deterrent.
Councilmember Jerzak noted that non-sworn staff are extremely important in supporting law
enforcement. The non-sworn staff are also understaffed which may hold back investigations and
follow-up. The victims of crime also feel the effects of a lack of administrative support.
Commander Gruenig stated they have difficulty staffing community service officers. About six
years ago, CSOs were used eight years ago as a deterrent and changed the coloring of the cars to
look extremely similar to police cars. Unfortunately, most neighboring cities offer benefits to
CSOs. Training CSOs takes a while as well because their role is capped at 28 hours per week.
Mayor Graves asked how many CSOs are currently with the department. Commander Gruenig
stated he doesn’t have the exact number, but it is around seven or eight. Mayor Graves stated she
interacts with CSOs much more often than police officers. They tend to be younger and more
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diverse. Plus, they are more likely to be from the City. She stated she hopes the City can do more
to support the CSO program.
Mayor Graves agreed there is a need for more detectives, and the open patrol positions need to be
fulfilled. Current personnel aren’t receiving the training and attention they need. The recruitment
and retention team in the Department will be able to make a big difference.
Mayor Graves added some non-sworn staff feels like they don’t receive as many training
opportunities as sworn staff, and it may be an untapped resource.
Mayor Graves noted there was a statistic shared that a large percentage of sworn and non-sworn
employees that do not feel heard in decision-making processes by leadership. She stated she wasn’t
sure who the leadership was referring to. Nonetheless, it is important for staff to be part of decision-
making.
Commander Gruenig agreed he would like the non-sworn staff to receive more training, but it is
an issue with coverage to send any staff to training. There have been two non-sworn staff that have
transitioned to sworn staff, one of whom still works with the Police Department.
Mr. Dolly pointed out that “leadership” didn’t have a specific definition assigned to it in the survey.
He added that non-sworn staff have a high level of enthusiasm for the work, which is a real asset
to the City.
Mayor Graves stated there are records staff positions that haven’t been filled. Commander Gruenig
explained they are still looking to find a good fit. Each posting only receives a few applications,
and the preferred candidate pool would be 30-40 applicants. The position has been filled a couple
of times, but the employees left shortly after starting.
Councilmember Kragness asked if there is potential to give CSOs a raise to promote retention.
Commander Gruenig agreed increasing the pay could be an option, but a human resources study
would have to be completed. Brooklyn Park, for example, offers benefits to CSOs, and Brooklyn
Center has lost several CSOs to Brooklyn Park. Brooklyn Center could offer additional wages that
would be equal to the cost of benefits.
Councilmember Kragness asked why they can’t have benefits. Mayor Graves stated the City
doesn’t offer benefits to any part-time employees.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she would like to see a cost-benefit analysis
comparing a wage increase or offering benefits to CSOs. She asked when there would be a new
recruitment video. Commander Gruenig stated there aren’t plans to create a new video.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson pointed out she would like to see a new recruitment video
that is approved by the Council, particularly one that shows the soft side of law enforcement.
Mayor Graves added it would be a good resource for law enforcement to work with Megan on a
recruitment video.
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Councilmember Jerzak noted there was a recommendation for two new sergeants. Sergeants are
vital in the development of new officers. Plus, it provides opportunities for promotions. Sound
leadership is especially important considering that BCPD has a large percentage of newer staff.
Commander Gruenig agreed leadership is critical for triaging calls and preventing simple mistakes
that can be made by new officers.
Mayor Graves stated there is a clear need for a comprehensive plan across City Departments that
highlights how various staff and community can work together. Commander Gruenig stated he
would relay the vision to the Chief.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if there will be a similar presentation made to the rest
of the Police Department. Commander Gruenig confirmed there would be a presentation.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to accept the Labor Study for
the Brooklyn Center Police Department.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. APPROVAL OF A TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE (TEDI) GRANT APPLICATION, TO SUPPORT PHASE 1 OF
THE OPPORTUNITY SITE
Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development Director Jesse Anderson
to make the Staff presentation.
Mr. Anderson explained that the staff is continuing to look at grant opportunities to support the
Opportunity Site. The Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure (TEDI) grant
program is a joint program between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the
Department of Employment and Economic Development. The program is intended to finance
infrastructure that “creates economic development opportunities, jobs, and improve all types of
transportation systems.” It is a Statewide grant with about $1.9 million available for the 2023
round. There is no grant maximum and no match requirement. However, the demonstration of
additional non-State dollars is viewed positively.
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Mr. Anderson added the grant funds are provided as reimbursement for expenditures, and the
related project must be completed within three years from the execution of the funding contract.
The application deadline is September 22, 2023. Awardees will be announced in December 2023.
Mr. Anderson noted funding would help offset the costs of the parkway. The application will not
commit the City to additional funds. The requested Resolution of Support is a grant -required
affirmation showing the City’s support of Phase I.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to approve a resolution
authorizing an application for a Department of Employment and Economic Development 2023
“TEDI” grant, to fund public infrastructure for Phase 1 of the Opportunity Site.
Motion passed unanimously.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Kragness reported on her attendance at the following and provided information
on the following upcoming events:
Attended Fire Academy graduation.
Attended Duante Wright community meeting.
Had coffee with a concerned business owner.
Attended employee picnic.
Participated in City Council budget meeting.
Mayor Graves reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
Thanked Mayor Pro Tem Butler for representing her at the community meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded the
adjournment of the City Council meeting at 9:07 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:S hannon Pe-t, D eputy C ity C lerk
S U B J E C T:A pproval of Licens es
Requested Council A con:
- Moon to approve the licenses as presented.
B ackground:
The following bus inesses /persons have applied for C ity licens es as noted. Each bus iness/pers on has fulfilled
the requirements of the City O rdinance governing res pec8ve licenses , submi9ed appropriate applica8ons,
and paid proper fees. A pplicants for rental dwelling licens es are in compliance with C hapter 12 of the City
Code of O rdinances, unless comments are noted below the property address on the a9ached rental report.
M echanical
A ir Express, I nc.
P.O.Box 490400, Blaine 55449
A ir Force Mechanical, I nc.
2392 40th S treet S outh, Waverly 55390
Blue Ye8 S ervices L L C
4205 Brnason S t., Edina 55424
C B Mechanical L L C
15658 150th Ave, Fores ton 56330
D avis M echanical S ys tems I nc
21225 H amburg Ave, S uite 3, L akeville 55044
Ericks on P lumbing H ea8ng Cooling
1471 92nd Lane N E, Blaine 55449
G V H ea8ng & A ir I nc
5182 Wes t Broadway, C rys tal 55429
P B S ervices L L C
9410 Bataan S t N E, Blaine 55449
Palen K imball
1717 Univers ity Ave S t. Paul 55104
Pember Companies , I nc
N4449 469th S t., Menomonie 54751
Q uality H VA C S olu8ons I I
7501 D uluth S t, G olden Valley 55427
S ign H anger
S pectrum S ign S ystems
8786 Wes t 35 W S ervice D rive N E, Blaine 55449
H ospitality A ccommodaons
Brooklyn Center H otel B L 23-0439
2200 F reeway Blvd
Temporary O n-S ale Liquor Licens e
S t. A lphonsus C atholic C hurch, Taste of La8n A merica, S eptember 23, 2023
7025 H alifax Avenue N
B udget I ssues:
- None
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
- None
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
- None
S trategic Priories and Values:
S afe, S ecure, S table C ommunity, O pera8onal Excellence
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip8on U pload D ate Type
Rental C riteria 6/20/2023 Backup M aterial
Rentals 8/10/2023 Backup M aterial
Page 2 of 2
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,
Section 518B.01, Subd. 2 (a).
License
Category
Number of
Units
Validated Calls for Disorderly Conduct
Service & Part I Crimes
(Calls Per Unit/Year)
No
Category
Impact
1-2 0-1
3-4 units 0-0.25
5 or more units 0-0.35
Decrease 1
Category
1-2 Greater than 1 but not more than 3
3-4 units Greater than 0.25 but not more than 1
5 or more units Greater than 0.35 but not more than 0.50
Decrease 2
Categories
1-2 Greater than 3
3-4 units Greater than 1
5 or more units Greater than 0.50
Property Code and Nuisance Violations Criteria
License Category
(Based on Property
Code Only)
Number of Units Property Code Violations per
Inspected Unit
Type I – 3 Year 1-2 units 0-2
3+ units 0-0.75
Type II – 2 Year 1-2 units Greater than 2 but not more than 5
3+ units Greater than 0.75 but not more than 1.5
Type III – 1 Year 1-2 units Greater than 5 but not more than 9
3+ units Greater than 1.5 but not more than 3
Type IV – 6 Months 1-2 units Greater than 9
3+ units Greater than 3
Location Address License Subtype Renewal/Initial Owner
Property Code
Violations License Type Police CFS*
Final License
Type **
Previous
License Type***
Consecutive
Type IV's
6907 Dupont Ave N
Multiple Family
1 Bldg 4 Units Initial
Evang Luth Ch Of The
Master
15 = 3.75 per unit Type IV N/A Type IV N/A N/A
4201 Lakeside Ave N, #205 Condo Initial Corbet Cheung
3 Type II N/A Type II N/A N/A
5332 Humboldt Ave N Single Initial
C A Morales & Z A
Contreras
7 Type III N/A Type III N/A N/A
5442 James Ave N Single Initial Brandon J Stigsell
2 Type I N/A Type II N/A N/A
5707 Emerson Ave N Single Initial Gilma Aracely Mejia
2 Type I N/A Type II N/A N/A
6318 Brooklyn Dr Single Initial Kayo Investment
2 Type I N/A Type II N/A N/A
5801 Xerxes Ave N Multiple Family
1 Bldg 127 Units
Renewal Brooklyn Center Ah I 159 = 1.25 per unit Type II
15 = 0.04 per unit
7/6/22 Weapons Offense
7/11/22 Weapons Offense
8/3/22 Disturbance
9/18/22 Weapons Offense
10/8/22 Disturbance
11/9/22 Assault
11/18/22 Arson
11/19/22 Assault
11/25/22 Disturbance
1/15/23 Weapons Offense
1/25/23 Weapons Offense
1/26/23 Disturbance
1/26/23 Assault
2/15/23 Weapons Offense
5/24/23 Robbery
Type II Type II N/A
6121 Brooklyn Blvd
Multiple Family
1 Bldg 158 Units Renewal
Sanctuary Brooklyn Ctr
Lp
82 = 0.51 per unit Type I Type I Type I N/A
3012 51st Ave N Two Family Renewal Sri Lakshmi Valiveti
11 Type IV Type IV Type III 0
5304 Vincent Ave N Two Family Renewal
Lou Yang & Pao G Vang
Met requirements 4 Type II 0 Type II Type III N/A
1112 Emerson La Single Renewal Bodhi Emerson, LLC
9 Type III Type III Type I N/A
1323 67th La N Single Renewal 786 Homes-f23 Llc
3 Type II Type II Type I N/A
Rental Licenses for Council Approval 8.14.23
2001 54th Ave N Single Renewal
Serendipity Investment
Llc
8 Type III Type IV Type IV 2
2406 Ericon Dr Single Renewal G B Homes Llc
10 Type IV Type IV Type III 0
3612 55th Ave N Single Renewal
Lutheran Social Srvc Of
Mn
8 Type III Type III Type I N/A
3900 51st Ave N Single Renewal
Callaway Helbraun Fam
Rev Tr
0 Type I 0 Type I Type III N/A
5313 62nd Ave N Single Renewal Chao Vang
3 Type II Type II Type I N/A
5313 Northport Dr Single Renewal Ih2 Property Illinois Lp
1 Type I Type III Type III N/A
5323 Dupont Ave N Single Renewal A F Nelson & H M Nelson
2 Type I Type I Type II N/A
5325 Knox Ave N Single Renewal Maria Collaguazo
10 Type IV Type IV Type III 0
5642 Logan Ave N Single Renewal Mnsf T3 Spe Llc
1 Type I Type I Type III N/A
5701 Bryant Ave N Single Renewal Lin Shuang Llc
4 Type II Type II Type I N/A
5712 Logan Ave N Single Renewal Penrod, LLC
7 Type III 0 Type IV Type IV 3
5715 Knox Ave N Single Renewal AS Properties, LLC
2 Type I Type I Type III N/A
6009 Aldrich Ave N Single Renewal Rre Ventures Llc
6 Type III Type IV Type IV 2
6009 Aldrich Ave N Single Renewal Rre Ventures Llc
9 Type III Type IV Type IV 3
6015 Dupont Ave N Single Renewal Home Sfr Borrower Llc
12 Type IV Type IV Type II 0
6213 Lee Ave N Single Renewal
Emmanuel Benson &
Kaibeh Benson
10 Type IV Type IV Type IV 2
6501 Beard Ave N Single Renewal Fyr Sfr Borrower Llc
19 Type IV Type IV Type IV 3
6800 Fremont Pl N Single Renewal Sharon Mcgary
26 Type IV Type IV Type II 0
6800 Fremont Pl N Single Renewal Sharon Mcgary
0 Type I Type I Type IV N/A
7018 Irving Ave N Single Renewal Omar A & Ayanna Adams
21 Type IV Type IV Type II 0
***Initial licenses will now show a Type I = 3 Year, Type II = 2 Year, Type III = 1 Year, Type IV = 6 months
All properties are current on City utilities and property taxes
*CFS = Calls for Service for renewal licenses only (Initial licences are not applicable to calls for service, and will be listed as N/A
**License type being issued
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:L aToya Turk, O ffice of C ommunity P reven1on, H ealth and S afety
S U B J E C T:A lterna1ve Res pons e M odel
Requested Council A con:
S taff will be presenng to C ity C ouncil an A lternave Response (A RT) model in partnership w ith H ennepin
C ounty. The work session will cover the current model being presented by H ennepin county, budget
implicaons for the C ity and organiz aonal structure of a Brooklyn C enter A lternave Response M odel.
B ackground:
I n recent years , communi1es across the United S tates have been re-evalua1ng and trans forming their
res pons e to social health determinants and the mental health crisis. A mong the seen transforma1ons, the
glaring oversight to the inadequate approaches to prevent social health determinants is evident w ith the
current ris e to historical ini1a1ves s uch as A lterna1ve Res pons e Teams .
Conven1onal response approaches lack the specialized training required to navigate the intricate landscape
of s ocial health determinants and mental health challenges . The unfortunate consequences of s uch
inadequacies have too frequently resulted in unfortunate outcomes, unders coring the necessity for a more
holis 1c, compas s ionate and comprehensive approach.
This paradigm shi; is not only fueled by community commi<ees (D K I C ), city public s afety staff and
H ennepin C ounty but the grow ing recogni1on of the s hortcomings of tradi1onal response models and a call
for deeper commitment to social jus1ce, inclus ivity and promo1on of mental well-being.
A comprehens ive alterna1ve response model includes professionals that are s killed in crisis preven1on,
interven1on and recovery to deliver immediate, s pecializ ed empathe1c care to those experiencing a crisis or
preven1on management.
The Brooklyn C enter A lterna1ve Res pons e Team repres ent a collec1ve commitment to fos tering an
environment of safety, trust and unders tanding.
B udget I ssues:
The Brooklyn C enter A lterna1ve Res pons e team w ill have financial obliga1ons for the City. W ith current
partners hips , grant funding and public s afety aid the alterna1ve res pons e model will be fully funded by the
general fund by 2027.
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
None
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
None
S trategic Priories and Values:
Enhanced Community I mage, I nclusive C ommunity Engagement, S afe, S ecure, S table
Community, O pera1onal Excellence
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip1on U pload D ate Type
A R T O C P H S P P T 8/11/2023 Cover Memo
Enhancing Public Safety Through
Prevention-Focused Strategies
The Intersection of Public Health and
Public Safety
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
Public Health Response to Mental Health CrisisPublic Health Response to Mental Health CrisisPublic Health Response to Mental Health CrisisPublic Health Response to Mental Health Crisis
•Responding to the mental health
crisis through innovative public
safety strategies is an evolution
from reactive to proactive
approaches, addressing root
causes of social health
determinants that impact
wellness and safety.
•Integrating public health
principles into public safety
initiatives can lead to more
resilient and safe communities.
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LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
Public Health Approaches in Response to Mental Health Public Health Approaches in Response to Mental Health Public Health Approaches in Response to Mental Health Public Health Approaches in Response to Mental Health
CallsCallsCallsCalls
Understanding the Public Health
Model
This approach goes beyond simply
responding to incidents and
focuses on promoting community
well-being.
Application of Public Health Strategies
to Public Safety
Applying public health strategies
to public safety involves a shift
from reacting to incidents to
proactively addressing risk factors
and promoting protective factors
that contribute to community
safety.
3
4
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
•Recovery•Response
•Intervention•Prevention
Schools,
Exposure
Opportunities
Real Time
Engagement
Connection to
Resources
Community
Responders
Benefits of Prevention-
Focused Approaches
By addressing the root causes of
safety concerns, prevention-focused
approaches can lead to more
resilient and thriving communities.
This shift has the potential to
significantly reduce crime and
improve overall community well-
being.
5
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
Key Components of Prevention in
Public Safety
•Prevention through Risk and Protective Factors Analysis
•Early Intervention and Outreach Programs
•Community Engagement and Empowerment
6
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
Collaborative Partnerships
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 20237
•Role of Law Enforcement and Public Health Agencies
•Multi-Disciplinary Teams for Holistic Solutions
•Successful Collaborations
Hennepin County and Brooklyn Center
Collaboration
A•Hennepin County Alternative
Response Team History
•Hennepin County offer to
Brooklyn Center
•City’s Role and Responsibilities
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LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
b HC Alternative Response Team (ART)n
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 20239
The Alternative Response Team (ART) includes a Sr. Social Worker that will
respond in real time with a Community Paramedic from North Memorial
Health.
The team will be dispatched by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office dispatch
center. The ART team will respond to a variety of call types in which the 911
caller defines as urgent, and which the dispatcher and/or responding The sr.
social worker will be responsible for completing a needs assessment and
providing solution focused interventions in person, refer for follow-up and
complete documentation.
This position is an onsite position officed out of the Brooklyn Center Police
Department and will require travel throughout various cities in Hennepin
County. Work hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Benefits of ART in Brooklyn Center
•Develop collaborative relationships with law
enforcement, emergency departments, human
services, and other community
stakeholders/partners.
•Conduct needs and risk assessments of adults,
children, and adolescents in crisis in a client’s
home or community setting.
•Utilize solution focused interventions and together
with the individual in crisis, create a personalized
crisis/safety plan that is culturally informed, and
person centered.
•Facilitate immediate treatment planning,
disposition, and coordination of recommendations
and service coordination.
•Coordinate placement into facility that provides
higher level of care when individual is assessed to
be unsafe to remain in the community.
•Facilitate immediate service coordination with
community providers and connect individuals to
new and existing supports.
•Provide consultation, support and resources to
police officers when responding to behavioral
health related calls.
•Document referrals received and case notes
utilizing state and county systems.
•As needed transport individuals in county vehicle
to community providers to further stabilize.
•Participate in community engagement events.
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City Council Work session, August 14, 2023
Benefits of alternative response teams are often context-dependent and can vary based on the specific program
design, community demographics, and local resources. Ongoing research and data collection are crucial to
assess the long-term impact and effectiveness of these initiatives.
•Reduction in Use of Force Incidents:
•Alternative response teams have been associated with a reduction in use of force
incidents during crisis situations involving mental health or substance abuse issues.
•Studies have shown that crisis intervention teams (CIT) comprising mental health
professionals are better equipped to de-escalate situations, reducing the need for
physical force.
•Decreased Criminalization of Mental Illness:
•Alternative response models, such as mobile crisis teams, help divert individuals
with mental health challenges away from the criminal justice system and towards
appropriate treatment and support.
•Communities with well-implemented alternative response teams have reported
fewer arrests and incarcerations of individuals with mental illnesses.
•Improved Mental Health Outcomes:
•Crisis intervention teams and mental health response units have led to improved
mental health outcomes by providing immediate access to appropriate care,
reducing the likelihood of repeated crisis episodes.
•Enhanced Community Trust:
•Alternative response teams, by focusing on empathy and de-escalation, contribute
to building trust between law enforcement and the community, especially
marginalized or vulnerable populations.
•Communities that utilize alternative response teams report higher levels of
satisfaction and cooperation among residents.
•Increased Community Well-Being:
•Communities that implement alternative response teams often experience an
overall improvement in well-being, as individuals in crisis receive appropriate care
and support.
•Cost Savings:
•Effective alternative response models can result in cost savings for communities by
reducing the strain on emergency services, emergency departments, and the
criminal justice system.
•Diverting individuals away from unnecessary arrests and detentions leads to lower
criminal justice expenses.
•Preventive Impact:
•By addressing the root causes of crises, alternative response teams contribute to
prevention and early intervention, potentially reducing the need for more
extensive and costly interventions down the line.
•Better Allocation of Resources:
•When alternative response teams handle non-violent crisis situations, law
enforcement officers can focus on addressing serious crimes and public safety
concerns, optimizing resource allocation.
•Holistic Approach:
•Alternative response teams often involve collaboration with social workers, mental
health professionals, and community organizations, enabling a more holistic and
comprehensive approach to crisis management.
•Reduced Stigma:
•Alternative response teams help reduce the stigma associated with mental health
challenges and substance abuse issues by providing a more compassionate and
understanding approach.
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Mental Problem and Welfare Check Calls by
Hour and Day (7/28/21-7/28/23)
DOW/Hour 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Total
Sun 21 25 20 12 16 11 10 12 15 23 19 21 30 42 26 29 40 46 27 28 40 39 27 32 611
Mon 23 20 16 9 5 8 11 16 29 29 36 26 30 34 33 42 51 53 32 32 32 37 30 28 662
Tue 31 13 10 13 15 12 13 20 23 24 29 36 45 43 33 44 53 45 42 37 42 32 30 25 710
Wed 21 18 18 15 15 11 7 17 20 37 27 30 43 39 36 39 54 29 30 43 34 32 22 25 662
Thu 17 20 13 13 6 6 11 22 27 33 31 35 33 34 49 40 30 32 31 37 22 31 23 29 625
Fri 27 12 18 18 12 13 9 23 35 21 33 33 36 35 33 37 28 45 36 38 30 36 16 22 646
Sat 27 16 18 5 7 16 6 12 32 27 18 20 21 30 24 26 36 40 53 41 38 36 27 32 608
Total 167 124 113 85 76 77 67 122 181 194 193 201 238 257 234 257 292 290 251 256 238 243 175 193 4524
Challenges and Opportunities
LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 202313
•Overcoming Stigma and Resistance to Change
•Resource Allocation and Funding Considerations
•Addressing Socioeconomic Disparities
Workplan
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LaToya Turk, OCPHS, Director
City Council Work session, August 14, 202314
•Community Policing and Collaboration
•Violence Prevention Programs
•Mental Health Crisis Response
•Opioid Awareness
•Youth Development Initiatives
•Early Intervention Initiatives
•Safe House Initiatives
•Employment and Economic Opportunities
Questions
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City Council Work session, August 14, 202315
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
S U B J E C T:L egis la-ve A pprecia-on
Requested Council A con:
- request the City Council approve a proclama-on of apprecia-on for work succes s fully completed by
S enator S usan P ha and Repres enta-ve S amantha Vang on behalf of Brooklyn Center.
B ackground:
B udget I ssues:
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:Barb S uciu, A ssistant City Manager/C ity C lerk
S U B J E C T:C ity-W ide S urvey Results
Requested Council A con:
- moon to accept the results of the C ity-W ide S urvey.
B ackground:
The C ity has conducted a communitywide s urvey for the past two decades . The community survey has
provided longitudinal data on key areas of residents experiences and beliefs , city s ervices and ac6vi6es .
The sta6s6cally valid s urvey w as conducted by the Morris L eatherman Company.
B udget I ssues:
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values:
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement, Customer I n6macy , O pera6onal Excellence
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip6on U pload D ate Type
S urvey 8/10/2023 Backup M aterial
P res enta6on 8/10/2023 P resenta6on
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THE MORRIS LEATHERMAN COMPANY City of Brooklyn Center
3128 Dean Court Residential Survey
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 FINAL JULY 2023
Hello, I'm ________ of the Morris Leatherman Company, a polling
firm located in Minneapolis. We have been retained by the City of
Brooklyn Center to speak with a random sample of residents about
issues facing the community. This survey is being conducted
because the City Council and City Staff are interested in your
opinions and suggestions about current and future city needs. I
want to assure you that all individual responses will be held
strictly confidential; only summaries of the entire sample will
be reported.
1. Approximately, how many years have TWO YEARS OR LESS.......9%
you lived in Brooklyn Center? THREE TO FIVE YEARS....16%
SIX TO TEN YEARS.......17%
ELEVEN TO TWENTY YEARS.25%
21 TO 30 YEARS.........14%
OVER THIRTY YEARS......20%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
2. As things now stand, how long in TWO YEARS OR LESS.......5%
the future do you expect to THREE TO FIVE YEARS....11%
live in Brooklyn Center? SIX TO TEN YEARS.......12%
OVER TEN YEARS.........19%
REST OF LIFE...........42%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....11%
3. What do you like most, if any- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
thing, about living in Brooklyn NOTHING.................2%
Center? LOCATION................5%
CLOSE TO FAMILY........24%
CLOSE TO JOB...........14%
QUIET/PEACEFUL.........10%
HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD...18%
PARKS/TRAILS............7%
CLOSE TO SHOPPING.......5%
DIVERSITY...............5%
SCHOOLS.................6%
FRIENDLY PEOPLE.........2%
SCATTERED...............2%
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4. What do you think is the most DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......6%
serious issue facing Brooklyn NOTHING................14%
Center today? LACK OF JOBS............9%
LACK OF BUSINESSES......9%
CRIME..................33%
LOW INCOME HOUSING......2%
HIGH TAXES.............11%
RUNDOWN PROPERTIES......8%
LOW INCOME HOUSING......2%
HIGH RENT...............2%
SCATTERED...............4%
5. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT..............10%
life in Brooklyn Center -- excel- GOOD...................67%
lent, good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR..............22%
POOR....................2%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
6. How would you rate the City’s job EXCELLENT..............11%
of handling the COVID-19 pandemic GOOD...................71%
- excellent, good, only fair, or ONLY FAIR..............15%
poor? POOR....................1%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......3%
For each of the following statements, please tell me if you
strongly agree with it, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with
the statement....
STA AGR DIS STD DKR
7. People have pride and ownership in our
neighborhood. 25% 65% 8% 1% 2%
8. I am proud to live in Brooklyn Center. 33% 57% 6% 2% 2%
IF “NO,” ASK: (N=32)
9. Why do you feel that way?
CRIME 44%; HOMELESSNESS, 6%; LITTER/TRASH, 3%;
DECLINING FAST, 13%; BAD REPUTATION, 13%; LACK OF
COMMUNITY IDENTITY, 13%; POOR SCHOOLS, 3%; LOW INCOME
HOUSING, 3%; SCATTERED, 3%.
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10. How would you rate the strength of EXCELLENT..............11%
community identity and the sense GOOD...................66%
of neighborliness in Brooklyn ONLY FAIR..............19%
Center -- excellent, good, only POOR....................3%
fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
11. To which of the following do you STATEMENT A............19%
feel a closer connection to: STATEMENT B............68%
A) The City of Brooklyn Center as STATEMENT C.............7%
a whole, NONE OF ABOVE...........6%
B) Your neighborhood, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
C) Your school district?
12. All in all, do you think things in RIGHT DIRECTION........80%
Brooklyn Center are generally WRONG TRACK............16%
headed in the right direction, or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......4%
do you feel things are off on the
wrong track?
IF “WRONG TRACK,” ASK: (N=63)
13. Why do you think things are off on the wrong track in
the city?
RISING CRIME, 43%; RUNDOWN, 6%; VACANT BUSINESSES,
29%; DECLINING QUALITY, 3%; HOMELESSNESS, 3%; TOO
MUCH LOW INCOME, 9%; SCATTERED, 6%.
Continuing....
14. How satisfied are you with the VERY SATISFIED.........34%
number of opportunities to parti- SOMEWHAT SATISFIED.....56%
cipate in activities and meetings SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED...3%
in your neighborhood and the city VERY DISSATISFIED.......3%
- very satisfied, somewhat satis- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......5%
fied, somewhat dissatisfied, or
very dissatisfied?
IF “SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED” OR “VERY DISSATISFIED,” ASK:
(N=22)
15. What could the City do to help you become more involved?
UNSURE, 32%; REDUCE CRIME, 5%; HOST NEIGHBORHOOD
GATHERINGS, 18%; POLICE PRESENCE AT TOWN MEETINGS, 9%;
LISTEN TO RESIDENTS, 23%; MORE EVENTS, 14%.
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16. Do you feel welcome to share your YES....................90%
thoughts and opinions with the NO.....................10%
City of Brooklyn Center? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
IF "NO," ASK: (N=39)
17. Why do you feel that way? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
DON’T LISTEN...........39%
DON’T KNOW HOW.........15%
NOTHING CHANGES........39%
LACK OPPORTUNITIES......8%
18. Do you feel accepted, valued, and YES....................93%
welcomed in the City of Brooklyn NO......................6%
Center? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
19. Do you feel youth opinions, teens YES....................69%
in particular, are valued in the NO.....................22%
community? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.....10%
IF "NO," ASK: (N=88)
20. Why do you feel that way? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
NOT LISTENED TO........27%
NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY....44%
NOT ASKED..............24%
FEEL UNWANTED...........2%
CONSIDERED A PROBLEM....2%
Changing topics....
I would like to read you list of characteristics in a community.
For each one, please tell me if you think Brooklyn Center cur-
rently has too many or too much, too few or too little, or about
the right amount. (ROTATE LIST)
MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K./
MUCH LITT RIGHT REF.
21. Affordable rental apartments? 19% 34% 46% 2%
22. Luxury rental apartments? 17% 30% 50% 4%
23. Rental homes? 20% 28% 49% 4%
24. Condominiums or townhouses? 21% 18% 59% 1%
25. Starter homes for young families? 6% 38% 52% 5%
26. “Move up” housing for families
looking for a larger home? 11% 29% 58% 3%
27. Senior housing? 8% 38% 49% 6%
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MANY FEW/ ABOUT D.K./
MUCH LITT RIGHT REF.
28. Affordable housing, defined by
the Metropolitan Council as a
single family home costing less
than $355,000? 13% 31% 53% 3%
29. Service establishments? 4% 35% 61% 1%
30. Retail shopping opportunities? 6% 44% 50% 1%
31. How would you rate general redev- EXCELLENT...............5%
elopment in the City of Brooklyn GOOD...................48%
Center -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR..............30%
fair, or poor? POOR...................12%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......6%
IF A RATING IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=378)
32. Why do you feel that way? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
LACK OF BUSINESSES.....23%
EMPTY BUILDINGS........18%
HIGH TAXES..............9%
BRINGS JOBS............26%
LOOKS NICE.............18%
NEW BUSINESSES OPENING..2%
SCATTERED...............3%
33. Do you support or oppose the con- STRONGLY SUPPORT.......18%
tinued redevelopment in the City SUPPORT................69%
of Brooklyn Center? (WAIT FOR OPPOSE..................5%
RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY OPPOSE.........0%
that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
34. Are there any types of development DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......5%
you would like to see in the city? NO.....................15%
(IF "YES," ASK:) What are they? SMALL RETAIL SHOPS.....20%
SENIOR HOUSING..........7%
RESTAURANTS............10%
JOB PRODUCING..........18%
AFFORDABLE HOUSING......6%
BIG BOX RETAIL..........8%
ENTERTAINMENT...........7%
GROCERY.................2%
SCATTERED...............2%
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35. Are there any types of development DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......4%
you would strongly oppose? NO.....................48%
LOW INCOME HOUSING.....15%
LIQUOR STORES..........14%
APARTMENTS..............5%
BARS...................11%
TOBACCO SHOPS...........2%
SCATTERED...............2%
36. What do you believe is the greatest need in Brooklyn Center
to provide economic stability for all city residents? (READ
LIST AND ROTATE)
JOBS..........................................32%
TRANSPORTATION TO JOBS........................11%
RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT......23%
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR NEW BUSINESSES.....19%
TECHNICAL TRAINING.............................5%
OTHER (REDUCE CRIME/CHILDCARE).................4%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.............................7%
As the City of Brooklyn Center continues redevelopment....
37. Do you support or oppose the City STRONGLY SUPPORT.......18%
providing financial incentives to SUPPORT................65%
attract specific types of develop- OPPOSE..................9%
ment? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you STRONGLY OPPOSE.........2%
feel strongly that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......7%
Moving on....
38. How would you rate the general EXCELLENT...............7%
condition and appearance of homes GOOD...................73%
in the community -- excellent, ONLY FAIR..............17%
good, only fair, or poor? POOR....................2%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
39. Over the past two years, has the IMPROVED...............20%
appearance of your neighborhood DECLINED...............12%
improved, declined, or remained REMAINED THE SAME......67%
the same? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
For each of the following, please tell me whether the City is too
tough, about right, or not tough enough in enforcing city codes on
the nuisances.
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TOO ABO NOT DK/
TOU RIG TOU REF
40. Loose animals? 3% 77% 17% 3%
41. Junk cars on residential properties? 4% 68% 25% 3%
42. Messy yards on residential properties? 5% 60% 31% 4%
43. Deteriorated commercial properties? 2% 61% 33% 4%
44. Weeds and tall grass? 9% 57% 32% 2%
45. Noise? 15% 65% 20% 1%
46. On street parking? 14% 65% 19% 2%
47. Properties with vacant homes? 2% 61% 29% 8%
48. How would you rate the water qual- EXCELLENT...............6%
ity in city lakes, streams, and GOOD...................67%
rivers -- excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR..............23%
fair, or poor? POOR....................4%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
Moving on....
49. Do you consider the city portion VERY HIGH..............13%
of your property taxes to be SOMEWHAT HIGH..........26%
very high, somewhat high, about ABOUT AVERAGE..........47%
average, somewhat low, or very low SOMEWHAT LOW............0%
compared to neighboring cities? VERY LOW................0%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....14%
50. When you consider the property EXCELLENT..............10%
taxes you pay and the quality GOOD...................57%
of city services you receive, ONLY FAIR..............24%
would you rate the general value POOR....................2%
of city services as excellent, DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
good, only fair, or poor?
In 2022, the actual percentage of your property taxes going to
the City of Brooklyn Center was about forty-two percent.
51. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR..................67%
crease in YOUR city property tax OPPOSE.................25%
if it were needed to maintain city DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
services at their current level?
IF "OPPOSE," ASK: (N=98)
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52. What city services would you DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
be willing to see cut? NOTHING................41%
ADMINISTRATION.........40%
PARKS AND RECREATION....9%
ANIMAL CONTROL..........6%
STREET REPAIR...........2%
53. Would you favor or oppose an in- FAVOR..................26%
crease in city property taxes to OPPOSE.................67%
enhance current city services or DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......8%
offer additional city services?
IF "FAVOR," ASK: (N=102)
54. What services would you like DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
to see enhanced or offered? POLICE.................44%
PARK MAINTENANCE.......10%
TRAIL MAINTENANCE......10%
CODE ENFORCEMENT.......11%
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT....4%
SOCIAL SERVICES.........9%
TRANSPORTATION..........2%
SENIOR SERVICES.........6%
SCATTERED...............2%
55. How much would you be willing $10.00 OR LESS.........22%
to pay in additional property $20.00.................30%
taxes to enhance city ser- $40.00.................17%
vices or offer additional $60.00..................5%
city services? How about $80.00..................4%
$___ per year? (CHOOSE A $100.00.................8%
RANDOM STARTING POINT; MOVE $120.00.................3%
UP OR DOWN DEPENDING ON RE- $140.00.................2%
SPONSE) How about $___ per $160.00.................0%
year? (REPEAT PROCESS) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......9%
I would like to read you a list of a few city services. For
each one, please tell me whether you would rate the quality of
the service as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? (ROTATE)
EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R
56. Police protection? 38% 46% 14% 1% 1%
57. Fire protection? 45% 43% 7% 1% 4%
58. Recycling pick-up? 33% 58% 6% 0% 4%
59. Storm drainage and flood
control? 17% 67% 11% 0% 6%
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EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R
60. Park maintenance? 27% 55% 18% 0% 0%
61. City-sponsored recreation
programs? 25% 55% 15% 1% 5%
62. Maintenance of city buildings
and facilities? 23% 58% 15% 2% 3%
63. Emergency medical response? 36% 55% 2% 0% 7%
64. City drinking water? 11% 59% 18% 12% 1%
65. Property maintenance
enforcement? 21% 50% 22% 4% 4%
66. Building and construction
inspections? 10% 54% 17% 1% 19%
Now, for the next three city services, please consider only
city-maintained streets and roads. This means excluding
interstate highways and state and county roads taken care of by
other levels of government. Hence, Interstate 694, Highway 100,
Highway 252, County Road 81 or Brooklyn Boulevard, should not be
considered. How would you rate ....
EXCL GOOD FAIR POOR DK/R
67. City street repair and
maintenance? 6% 53% 36% 5% 0%
68. Snow plowing? 13% 53% 29% 5% 0%
69. Street lighting? 11% 51% 30% 9% 0%
70. How would you rate the quality of EXCELLENT..............11%
city drinking water -- excellent, GOOD...................59%
good, only fair, or poor? ONLY FAIR..............18%
POOR...................12%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
IF “ONLY FAIR” OR “POOR,” ASK: (N=117)
71. Why did you rate the quality DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
of city drinking water as CLOUDY.................18%
(only fair/poor)? BAD ODOR...............22%
HARD WATER.............16%
BAD TASTE..............44%
72. Does your household regularly YES....................85%
participate in the curbside NO.....................15%
recycling program? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
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73. Have you done anything during the NO.....................27%
past two years to reduce your use CFL LIGHT BULBS........18%
of energy? (IF “YES,” ASK:) What THERMOSTAT..............5%
would that be? APPLIANCES..............7%
INSULATION..............4%
USE LESS ELECTRICITY...23%
NEW WINDOWS............11%
NEW FURNACE.............3%
SCATTERED...............3%
Thinking about another topic....
74. Are there areas in the City of YES....................31%
Brooklyn Center where you do not NO.....................69%
feel safe? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=124)
75. In which areas do you not DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
feel safe? RETAIL STORES...........3%
RETAIL PARKING LOTS....11%
PARKS...................4%
TRAILS..................2%
EVERYWHERE.............20%
APARTMENTS..............5%
LOW INCOME HOUSING.....13%
BUS TERMINAL...........15%
BROOKDALE AREA.........15%
WALMART AREA............2%
ANYWHERE AT NIGHT.......4%
SCATTERED...............4%
76. What would make you feel DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......4%
more safe? MORE POLICE PATROLS....47%
MORE STREET LIGHTS......8%
LESS DIVERSITY..........2%
LESS LOW INCOME
HOUSING............5%
REDUCE CRIME...........28%
MORE PEOPLE OUT.........2%
SIDEWALKS...............2%
SCATTERED...............2%
77. Do you feel safe walking alone at YES....................79%
night in your immediate neighbor- NO ....................20%
hood? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
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78. Do you participate in Neighborhood YES....................35%
Watch? NO.....................65%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
79. How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH................1%
police patrolling in your neigh- ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.....78%
borhood -- too much, about the NOT ENOUGH.............21%
right amount, or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
80. How would you rate the amount of TOO MUCH................2%
traffic enforcement by the police ABOUT RIGHT AMOUNT.....76%
in your neighborhood -- too much, NOT ENOUGH.............21%
about right amount, or not enough? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
81. How serious a problem is traffic VERY SERIOUS............9%
speeding in your neighborhood SOMEWHAT SERIOUS.......35%
-- very serious, somewhat serious, NOT TOO SERIOUS........37%
not too serious, or not at all NOT AT ALL SERIOUS.....19%
serious? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
82. Please tell me which one you consider to be the greatest
concern in Brooklyn Center? If you feel that none of these
problems are serious, just say so.
Violent crime....................................7%
Traffic speeding................................12%
Traffic volume on residential streets............8%
Drugs...........................................15%
Youth crimes and vandalism......................14%
Identity theft...................................4%
Business crimes, such as shoplifting
and check fraud............................12%
Residential crimes, such as burglary,
and theft...................................8%
Vandalism........................................5%
Pedestrian safety at traffic crossings and
intersections...............................5%
ALL EQUALLY......................................3%
NONE OF THE ABOVE................................5%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...............................3%
IF "VIOLENT CRIME," ASK: (N=27)
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83. What specific violent crime are you most concerned
about?
MURDER, 7%; SHOOTINGS, 33%; CARJACKINGS, 19%;
ASSAULT, 7%; ROBBERY, 15%; GANGS, 18%.
Continuing....
The Brooklyn Center park system is composed of larger community
parks and smaller neighborhood parks, trails, community ballfields
and the Community Center. For each of the following, which have
you or members of your household used during the past year? For
each one you or members of your household have used, please rate
it as excellent, good, only fair, or poor.
NOT USE USE USE USE DK/
USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF
84. Trails? 31% 25% 36% 8% 0% 0%
85. Community Center? 46% 16% 36% 3% 0% 0%
86. Football fields? 79% 5% 14% 3% 0% 0%
87. Baseball or softball fields? 75% 6% 17% 3% 0% 0%
88. Soccer fields? 76% 10% 12% 2% 0% 0%
89. Ice rinks? 77% 9% 13% 2% 0% 0%
90. Tennis courts? 76% 8% 14% 2% 0% 0%
91. Basketball courts? 74% 9% 14% 4% 0% 0%
92. The “Blue Barn,” the youth
recreation center? 79% 8% 12% 1% 0% 0%
93. Larger community parks? 41% 16% 41% 3% 0% 0%
94. Smaller neighborhood parks? 38% 15% 42% 6% 0% 0%
IF RESPONDENT USES LARGER COMMUNITY PARKS OR SMALLER
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, ASK: (N=271)
NOT USE USE USE USE DK/
USE EXC GOO FAI POO REF
95. Playground equipment? 28% 13% 48% 10% 1% 0%
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96. Which park, if any do you consider DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.....15%
to be your neighborhood park? EVERGREEN...............7%
CENTENNIAL.............19%
BELLVUE................15%
PALMER LAKE............10%
HAPPY HOLLOW............8%
WILLOW LANE.............7%
KYLAWN..................7%
NORTHPORT...............6%
SCATTERED...............6%
IF A PARK IS MENTIONED, ASK: (N=340)
97. What improvements, if any, DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......3%
would like to see made to the NONE...................24%
park? BETTER MAINTENANCE.....12%
UPDATED EQUIPMENT......16%
PICNIC TABLES..........10%
MORE LIGHTS............21%
MORE RESTROOMS.........12%
SCATTERED...............2%
98. Are you aware the City runs the NO.....................53%
Centerbrook Golf Course? (IF YES/YES................15%
“YES,” ASK:) Have you or members YES/NO.................32%
of your household played the golf DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
course during the past two years?
IF “YES/YES,” ASK: (N=59)
99. How would you rate your ex- EXCELLENT..............15%
perience at Centerbrook Golf GOOD...................80%
Course –- excellent, good, ONLY FAIR...............5%
only fair, or poor? POOR....................0%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF “YES/NO,” ASK: (N=129)
100. Why have you not used the DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
Centerbrook Golf Course? NOT INTERESTED.........20%
DON’T PLAY GOLF........57%
NO TIME.................4%
AGE/HEALTH.............17%
14
101. In general, do you feel that YES....................95%
existing recreational facilities NO .....................2%
offered by the City meet the needs DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......4%
of you and your household?
IF "NO," ASK: (N=7)
102. What additional recreational facilities would you like
to see the City offer its residents?
BASKETBALL COURTS, 14%; OUTDOOR POOL, 14%; CONNECT
TRAILS, 29%; PICKLEBALL COURTS, 43%.
103. Have you or members of your house- YES....................29%
hold participated in any City NO.....................71%
park and recreation programs? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=117)
104. Which ones? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
SWIMMING................3%
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL......13%
SOCCER.................15%
GYMNASTICS..............5%
DANCE...................3%
FITNESS CLASSES........15%
COMMUNITY EVENTS.......13%
YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM...10%
SENIOR PROGRAM..........7%
BASKETBALL.............11%
MULTIPLE SPORTS.........4%
ADULT SPORTS............2%
105. How would you rate the qual- EXCELLENT..............38%
ity of the programs –- excel- GOOD...................58%
lent, good, only fair, or ONLY FAIR...............3%
poor? POOR....................0%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
106. Does the current mix of City park YES....................96%
and recreation programming meet NO......................1%
the needs of your household? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......4%
IF "NO," ASK: (N=2)
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107. What programs do you feel are lacking?
PRESCHOOLERS, 100%.
108. Do you or members of your household currently leave the city
to use park and recreation facilities? (IF "YES," ASK:)
What facility would that be?
NO, 89%; OUTDOOR POOL, 2%; TRAILS, 2%; COMMUNITY CENTER,
2%; SCATTERED, 5%.
109. Do you or members of your household currently leave the city
to participate in park and recreation activities? (IF
"YES," ASK:) What activity would that be?
NO, 92%; WALK/BIKE, 2%; SCATTERED, 6%.
110. Do you engage in physical activity YES....................53%
or exercise on a regular basis? NO.....................47%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF “YES,” ASK: (N=211)
111. How many minutes a week do 60 MINUTES OR LESS.....27%
you typically engage in phy- 61 TO 90 MINUTES.......26%
sical activity or exercise? 91 TO 12O MINUTES......16%
MORE THAN 120 MINUTES..32%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
112. For each of the following activities, please tell me which
one you participate in most often? (ROTATE AND READ
LIST)
113. Which one do you participate in the second most often? (RE-
READ LIST IF NECESSARY, OMITTING FIRST CHOICE)
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FIRST SECOND
WALKING.............................48%......16%
JOGGING/RUNNING.....................15%......13%
BIKING..............................12%......27%
SWIMMING.............................1%......18%
TENNIS...............................1%.......3%
DANCING..............................2%.......1%
FITNESS CLASSES/WORKING OUT
A FITNESS CENTER...............12%.......8%
TEAM SPORTS..........................9%.......8%
ELSE.................................0%.......2%
NONE (VOL.)..........................0%.......5%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED...................0%.......0%
114. What is your principal source of DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
information about parks and rec- NONE....................3%
reation programs and facilities CITY NEWSLETTER........38%
in the City of Brooklyn Center? CITY WEBSITE...........19%
LOCAL NEWSPAPER.........2%
PARK AND REC CATALOG...19%
WORD OF MOUTH...........8%
FLYERS..................7%
FACEBOOK................4%
Moving on....
115. How satisfied are you with your VERY SATISFIED.........34%
level of involvement in activities SOMEWHAT SATISFIED.....60%
and meetings in your neighborhood SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED...2%
and the city –- very satisfied, VERY DISSATISFIED.......2%
somewhat satisfied, somewhat dis- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......3%
satisfied, or very dissatisfied?
IF “SOMEWHAT DISSATISFIED” OR “VERY DISSATISFIED,” ASK:
(N=13)
116. What could the City do to help you become more
involved?
UNSURE, 31%; POLICE PRESENCE, 15%; NOTHING, 31%;
IMPLEMENT RESIDENT’S IDEAS, 15%; MORE OPPORTUNITIES,
8%.
As you may know, the populations of most inner ring suburban areas
are becoming more diverse in terms of age, household income, race,
and ethnicity.
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117. In general, do you think that GOOD THING.............61%
growing population diversity is a BAD THING...............6%
good thing or a bad thing for the BOTH (VOL).............29%
community? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......4%
IF A RESPONSE IS GIVEN, ASK: (N=270)
118. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that
way?
GOOD THING:
BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, 22%
BRINGS NEW IDEAS/SOLUTIONS, 16%
LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES, 13%
ECONOMIC GROWTH, 13%
DIVERSE COMMUNITY EVENTS, 7%
MORE WORKERS, 6%
WAY OF THE WORLD, 6%
DIVERSE BUSINESSES, 5%
MORE COMFORTABLE AROUND DIVERSE PEOPLE, 3%
BAD THING:
BRINGS CRIME, 5%
RACIAL TENSIONS, 2%
UNSURE, 1%
SCATTERED, 2%.
119. Currently, how well prepared do VERY WELL..............26%
you think the community is to meet SOMEWHAT WELL..........58%
the growing diversity of residents NOT TOO WELL............4%
-- very well, somewhat well, not NOT AT ALL WELL.........1%
too well, or not at all well? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....10%
IF "NOT TOO WELL" OR "NOT AT ALL WELL," ASK: (N=22)
120. Could you tell me one or two reasons why you feel that
way?
UNSURE, 5%; TOO MUCH DIVERSITY, 9%; LACK OF
TRANSPORTATION, 9%; LACK OF ENTRY LEVEL JOBS, 9%; LACK
OF DIVERSE EVENTS, 23%; TOO MANY LOW INCOME RESIDENTS,
14%; LACK OF JOB TRAINING, 9%; TOO MUCH CRIME, 23%.
Changing topics....
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121. Other than voting, do you feel YES....................85%
that if you wanted to, you could NO ....................10%
have a say in the way the City DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......5%
of Brooklyn Center runs things?
IF “NO,” ASK: (N=41)
122. Why do you feel that way? DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
DON’T LISTEN...........76%
DON’T KNOW HOW.........20%
DON’T FEEL SAFE.........5%
123. How much do you feel you know A GREAT DEAL............7%
about the work of the Mayor and A FAIR AMOUNT..........40%
City Council -- a great deal, a VERY LITTLE............38%
fair amount, very little, or none NONE AT ALL............15%
at all? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
124. From what you know, do you approve STRONGLY APPROVE.......11%
or disapprove of the job the Mayor APPROVE................71%
and City Council are doing? (WAIT DISAPPROVE..............7%
FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly STRONGLY DISAPPROVE.....2%
that way? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED.....10%
125. How much first hand contact have QUITE A LOT.............2%
you had with the Brooklyn Center SOME...................34%
City staff -- quite a lot, some, VERY LITTLE............42%
very little, or none? NONE...................23%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
126. From what you have heard or seen, EXCELLENT..............10%
how would you rate the job per- GOOD...................70%
formance of the Brooklyn Center ONLY FAIR..............13%
City staff -- excellent, good, POOR....................1%
only fair, or poor? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......7%
127. During the past year, have you YES....................28%
contacted Brooklyn Center City NO.....................72%
Hall? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=111)
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128. On your last telephone call POLICE DEPARTMENT.......8%
or visit, which Department FIRE DEPARTMENT.........3%
did you contact -- the Police PUBLIC WORKS............5%
Department, Fire Department, COMMUNITY CENTER.......10%
Public Works, Community Cen- HOUSING AND
ter, Housing and Property PROPERTY MAINT....14%
Maintenance, Park and PARK AND REC...........12%
Recreation, Building Inspec- BUILDING INSPECT........3%
tions, Engineering, Planning, ENGINEERING.............2%
Administration, the Asses- PLANNING................1%
sor's Office, the Finance ADMINISTRATION..........6%
Department, or the General ASSESSOR'S OFFICE.......8%
Information Desk reception- FINANCE DEPT............1%
ist? GENERAL INFORMATION....28%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
Thinking about your last contact with the City, for each of
the following characteristics, please rate the service as
excellent, good, only fair, or poor....
EXC GOO FAI POO DKR
129. Waiting time for the reception-
ist to help you? 23% 63% 13% 2% 0%
130. Courtesy of city staff? 34% 60% 5% 2% 0%
131. Ease of obtaining the service
you needed? 31% 49% 14% 7% 0%
Moving on......
132. What is your principal source of DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
information about the Brooklyn NONE....................4%
Center City Government and its CITY WEBSITE...........28%
activities? LOCAL NEWSPAPER........12%
CABLE TELEVISION........2%
CITY NEWSLETTER........42%
WORD OF MOUTH...........9%
SCATTERED...............3%
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133. How would you prefer to receive DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
information about the Brooklyn NONE....................1%
Center City Government and its CITY WEBSITE...........26%
activities? LOCAL NEWSPAPER........12%
CABLE TELEVISION........2%
CITY NEWSLETTER........47%
WORD OF MOUTH...........5%
E-MAIL BLASTS...........4%
FACEBOOK................2%
SCATTERED...............2%
134. Do you receive the “Sun Post” YES....................46%
newspaper? NO.....................54%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
135. During the past year, did you YES....................71%
receive "City Watch," the City’s NO ....................29%
quarterly newsletter? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=283)
136. Do you or any members of your YES....................85%
household regularly read it? NO ....................15%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
137. Do you have access to the Internet HOME ONLY..............29%
at home? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do WORK ONLY...............0%
you have access to the Internet BOTH...................64%
at work? NEITHER.................8%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=369)
138. How do you connect to the YES/DIAL-UP.............0%
internet at home--on a dial- YES/DSL................10%
up modem, DSL, Comcast Cable YES/COMCAST CABLE......51%
High Speed Internet, cell- YES/CELLULAR WIRELESS..37%
ular wireless, or some other YES/SOME OTHER WAY......2%
way? (IF "OTHER," ASK:) DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
How?
139. Have you accessed the City's YES....................60%
website? NO.....................40%
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
IF "YES," ASK: (N=220)
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140. Were you able to find YES....................94%
what you were looking NO......................6%
for? DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
141. What information would you DON’T KNOW/REFUSED.....15%
like to see on the City NONE/FINE AS IS........33%
of Brooklyn Center's website? CRIME STATISTICS.......11%
GENERAL INFORMATION....15%
COUNCIL INFORMATION.....2%
DEVELOPMENT NEWS........7%
ROAD CONSTRUCTION.......5%
PARK AND REC...........11%
SCATTERED...............1%
142. What additional features or tools would you like to see
on the city’s website?
UNSURE, 16%; NOTHING, 75%; MORE USER FRIENDLY, 2%;
CITY EVENTS CALENDAR, 2%; CRIME STATISTICS, 2%;
SCATTERE, 3%.
I would like to ask you about social media sources. For each
one, tell me if you currently use that source of information;
then, for each you currently use, tell me if you would be
likely or unlikely to use it to obtain information about the
City of Brooklyn Center.
NOT USE USE DK/
USE LIK NLK REF
143. Facebook? 20% 69% 10% 2%
144. Twitter? 68% 22% 8% 2%
145. YouTube? 46% 35% 18% 2%
146. Instagram? 60% 26% 12% 2%
147. Next Door? 59% 34% 6% 2%
148. GovDelivery? 86% 9% 4% 2%
149. Blogs? 82% 13% 4% 2%
150. Podcasts? 74% 20% 5% 2%
151. E-mail blasts? 74% 21% 3% 2%
152. Text blasts? 69% 23% 7% 2%
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153. How do you receive emergency DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
alerts? DON’T RECEIVE...........5%
TELEVISION.............20%
RADIO...................2%
TELEPHONE..............67%
CODE RED................1%
FACEBOOK................5%
TWITTER.................1%
154. How would you rate the City's EXCELLENT..............11%
overall performance in communicat- GOOD...................77%
ing key local issues to residents ONLY FAIR..............11%
in its publications, on the web- POOR....................1%
site, and on cable television -- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
excellent, good, only fair, or
poor?
Now, just a few more questions for demographic purposes....
Could you please tell me how many people in each of the following
age groups live in your household.
155. Persons 65 or over? NONE...................76%
ONE....................12%
TWO OR MORE............12%
156. Adults under 65? NONE...................18%
ONE....................22%
TWO....................50%
THREE OR MORE..........11%
157. School-aged children and pre- NONE...................64%
schoolers? ONE....................14%
TWO....................16%
THREE OR MORE...........7%
IF CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, ASK: (N=146)
158. Have your children partici- YES....................61%
pated in any city recreation NO.....................37%
activities or education pro- DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......2%
grams during the past the
two years?
IF “YES,” ASK: (N=89)
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159. How would you rate your EXCELLENT..............37%
children’s experience -- GOOD...................61%
excellent, good, only ONLY FAIR...............1%
fair, or poor? POOR....................0%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......1%
IF “NO,” ASK: (N=53)
160. Why have your children DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
not participated in any TOO YOUNG..............17%
city recreation activi- NOT CONVENIENT TIMES....9%
ties or education TOO BUSY...............19%
programs? NOT INTERESTED.........51%
GO ELSEWHERE............4%
161. Do you own or rent your present OWN....................61%
residence? RENT...................39%
REFUSED.................0%
162. What is your age, please? 18-24...................8%
(READ CATEGORIES, IF NEEDED) 25-34..................21%
35-44..................18%
45-54..................16%
55-64..................16%
65 AND OVER............22%
REFUSED.................0%
163. Which of the following categories WHITE..................38%
represents your ethnicity -- AFRICAN-AMERICAN.......31%
White, African-American, Hispanic- HISPANIC-LATINO........14%
Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, ASIAN-PACIFIC ISLAND...14%
Native American, or something NATIVE AMERICAN.........1%
else? (IF "SOMETHING ELSE," ASK:) SOMETHING ELSE..........0%
What would that be? MULTI/BI-RACIAL.........3%
DON'T KNOW..............0%
REFUSED.................0%
164. Were you born and raised in the YES....................83%
United States? (IF “NO,” ASK:) LESS THAN ONE YEAR......0%
How long have you been in the ONE TO TWO YEARS........0%
United States? THREE TO FIVE YEARS.....2%
OVER FIVE YEARS........15%
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
And now, for one final question, keeping in mind that your answers
are held strictly confidential....
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165. Thinking about your household fin- STATEMENT A.............6%
ances, how would you describe your STATEMENT B............46%
financial situation, would you say STATEMENT C............35%
that -- STATEMENT D............13%
A) Your monthly expenses are ex- DON'T KNOW/REFUSED......0%
ceeding your income;
B) You are meeting your monthly
expenses but are putting aside
little or no savings;
C) You are managing comfortably
while putting some money aside;
D) Managing very well?
166. What is your gender identity? MALE...................50%
FEMALE.................49%
NON-BINARY..............1%
REFUSED.................0%
167. REGION OF CITY PRECINCT 1.............15%
PRECINCT 2.............13%
PRECINCT 3.............15%
PRECINCT 4.............17%
PRECINCT 5.............20%
PRECINCT 6.............21%
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City of Brooklyn Center
2023 Residential Study
Morris Leatherman Company
Survey Methodology
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
The Morris Leatherman Company
400 random household sample of Brooklyn
Center residents
Telephone interviews conducted between July
11th and 28th, 2023
Average interview time of 18 minutes
Non-response level of 5.5%
Projectable within +/- 5.0% in 95 out of 100
cases
Cellphone Only Households: 57%
Landline Only Households: 10%
Both Landline and Cellphone Households: 33%
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Demographics I
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
The Morris Leatherman Company
25
17
25
14
20
24
37
29
18
16
16
22
Five years or less
5.1 to 10 years
10.1 to 20 years
20.1 to 30 years
Over 30 years
Households w/Seniors
Households w/Children
18-34 year olds
35-44 year olds
45-54 year olds
55-64 year olds
65 and older
0 10203040
Percentage
Demographics II
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
The Morris Leatherman Company
61
39
38
31
14
14
52
48
Homeowners
Renters
White
African-American
Hispanic-Latino
Asian-Pacific Islander
Financially Stressed
Financially Comfortable
0 10203040506070
Percentage
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Demographics III
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
The Morris Leatherman Company
50
49
1
15
13
15
17
20
21
Male
Female
Non-Binary
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
Precinct 3
Precinct 4
Precinct 5
Precinct 6
0 102030405060
Percentage
Quality of Life
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
6
59
32
4
0
14
71
13
11
18
69
12
1 0
10
67
22
2 0
Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
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Like Most about City
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
24
18
14
10
7
6
5
5
5
2
2
2
Close to Family/Friends
Housing/Neighborhood
Close to Job
Quiet/Peaceful
Parks/Trails
Schools
Close to Shopping
Diversity
Location
Friendly People
Scattered
Nothing
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Percentage
Most Serious Issue
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
33
11
9
9
8
4
2
4
6
14
Crime
High Taxes
Lack of Jobs
Lack of Businesses
Rundown Properties
Low Income Housing
High Rent
Scattered
Unsure
Nothing
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Percentage
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5
Community/Neighborhood Pride
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
86
90
89
90
11
9
9
8
3
2
3
2
Pride & Ownership Nghbrhd/2017
2023
Proud Live in BC/2017
2023
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Agree Disagree Unsure
Community Identity/Neighborliness
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
4
54
37
5
1
14
71
13
11
18
58
21
4
0
11
66
19
3 1
Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
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Closer Connection
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
13
62
17
8
36
49
9 7
25
59
9 8
19
68
7 6
City as Whole
Neighborhood
School District
None
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
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Direction of City
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
46 47
8
83
9 8
84
10 6
80
16
4
Right Direction Wrong Track Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
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Number of Opportunities to Participate
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
29
60
4
8
34
56
6
5
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Not Satisfied
Unsure
0 10203040506070
2017
2023
City Attributes
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
87
90
88
93
61
69
6
10
9
6
11
22
8
1
4
1
28
10
Feel Welcome Share/2017
2023
Accepted/Valued/2017
2023
Youth Opinions Valued/2017
2023
0 20406080100120
Agree Disagree Unsure
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Community Characteristics
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
19
17
20
21
6
11
8
13
4
6
46
50
49
59
52
58
49
53
61
50
34
30
28
18
38
29
38
31
35
44
Affordable Rental Apartments
Luxury Rental Apartments
Rental Homes
Condominiums/Townhouses
Starter Homes
"Move Up" Housing
Senior Housing
Affordable Housing
Service Establishments
Retail Shopping Opportunities
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Too Many About Right Too Few
General Redevelopment
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
1
22
31
27
19
10
58
25
5
2
7
55
26
5 75
48
30
12
6
Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
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Continued Redevelopment
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
12
76
4
0
9
31
63
3 22
20
64
7 5 4
18
69
5
0
8
Strong Support Support Oppose Strong Oppose Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
Development Incentives
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
3
77
10
1
9
20
65
6
1
7
21
62
7 6 5
18
65
9
2
7
Strong Support Support Oppose Strong Oppose Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
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Condition/Appearance of Homes
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
2
62
33
34
81
13
2
10
76
12
3
7
73
17
2
Excellent Good Only Fair Poor
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
Neighborhood Appearance Past Two Years
2017 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
10
74
17
0
21
61
16
2
23
65
11
2
20
67
12
1
Improved Remained the Same Declined Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
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Code Enforcement
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
3
4
5
2
9
15
14
2
77
68
60
61
57
65
65
61
17
25
31
33
32
20
19
29
Loose Animals
Junk Cars at Residences
Messy Yards at Residences
Deteriorated Commercial
Weeds/Tall Grass
Noise
On-Street Parking
Vacant Homes
0 20406080100120
Too Tough About Right Not Tough
Quality of Lakes, Streams and Rivers
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
3
56
32
4 6
13
74
7
2 5
12
72
14
2 1
6
67
23
4 1
Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
8/10/2023
12
City Property Tax Comparison
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
53
23
3
22
43
37
1
19
47
34
1
18
39
47
0
14
High
About Average
Low
Unsure
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
Value of City Services
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
2
43
32
2
22
6
70
8
1
15
10
66
17
2
6
10
57
24
2
8
Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
8/10/2023
13
City Property Tax Increase
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
Favor
67%
Oppose
25%
Unsure
8%
Favor
26%
Oppose
66%
Unsure
8%
Maintain City
Service Levels
Enhance Current and
Offer Additional
City Services
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
84
88
91
84
82
80
81
91
70
71
64
59
66
62
15
8
6
11
18
16
17
2
30
26
18
41
34
39
Police Protection
Fire Protection
Recycling Pick-Up
Storm Drainage/Flood Control
Park Maintenance
City Recreation Programs
City Facilities Maintenance
EMS
City Drinking Water
Property Enforcement
Building/Construct Inspections
City Street Repair/Maintenance
Snow Plowing
Street Lighting
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Favorable Unfavorable
8/10/2023
14
Unsafe City Areas
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
32
36
31
68
64
69
2012
2017
2023
0 1020304050607080
Yes
No
Neighborhood Walking Alone at Night
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
75
71
79
25
29
20
2012
2017
2023
0 20406080100
Yes
No
8/10/2023
15
Neighborhood Safety Issues
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
1
78
21
02
76
21
1
Too Much About Right Not Enough Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
Patrolling Traffic Enforcement
Greatest Safety Concern
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
7
12
8
15
14
4
12
8
5
5
3
5
3
Violent Crime
Traffic Speeding
Traffic Volume/Residential
Drugs
Youth Crimes/Vandalism
Identity Theft
Business Crimes
Residential Crimes
Vandalism
Pedestrian Safety
All Equally
None of Above
Unsure
024681012141618
Percentage
8/10/2023
16
Use and Rating of Park System
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
61
52
19
23
22
22
22
23
20
57
57
8
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
1
3
6
Trails
Community Center
Football Fields
Baseball/Softball Fields
Soccer Fields
Ice Rinks
Tennis Courts
Basketball Courts
The Blue Barn
Larger Community Parks
Smaller Neighborhood Parks
0 1020304050607080
Positive Negative
Meet Needs of Households
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
Yes 94%
No 2%
Unsure 4%
Yes 95%
No 1%Unsure 4%
Recreational Facilities Recreation
Programming
8/10/2023
17
Physical Activity or Exercise
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
Yes
53%
No
47%
60 Minutes or Less
27%61-90 Minutes
26%
91-120 Minutes
16%Over 120 Minutes
32%
Engage on a Regular
Basis Minutes/Week Typically
Engaged
9% Decrease from 2017
Growing Population Diversity
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
32
41
61
12
19
6
53
10
29
4
29
4
2012
2017
2023
0 10203040506070
Good Thing
Bad Thing
Both
Unsure
8/10/2023
18
Prepared for Growing Diversity
Morris Leatherman Company
5
58
12
5
21
21
61
5
1
13
18
58
6
1
18
26
58
4
1
10
Very Well
Somewhat Well
Not Too Well
Not At All Well
Unsure
0 10203040506070
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Empowerment
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
53
39
8
72
24
5
83
7
11
85
10
5
Yes No Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study
2012 Study
2017 Study
2023 Study
8/10/2023
19
Mayor & City Council
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
65
23
12
86
3
10
83
8 9
82
9 10
Approve Disapprove Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study
2012 Study
2017 Study
2023 Study
City Staff
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
54
22 25
86
6 8
85
7 8
80
14
7
Favorable Unfavorable Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study
2012 Study
2017 Study
2023 Study
8/10/2023
20
Yes
28%
No
72%
86%
94%
80%
15%
7%
21%
Waiting Time/Receptionist
Courtesy of Staff
Ease of Obtaining Service
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Positive Negative
Brooklyn Center City Hall
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
Contacted City Hall
during Past Year
Rating of Service
Current Source of Information
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
42
28
12
9
2
3
4
City Newsletter
City Website
Local Newspaper
Word of Mouth
Cable Television
Scattered
None
0 1020304050
Percentage
8/10/2023
21
Preferred Source of Information
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
47
26
12
5
4
2
2
2
1
City Newsletter
City Website
Local Newspaper
Word of Mouth
E-mail
Cable TV
Facebook
Scattered
None
0 102030405060
Percentage
"Sun Post" Newspaper
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
Receive
46%
Not Receive
54%
8/10/2023
22
City Newsletter
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
Yes
71%
No
29%
Yes
85%
No
15%
Readership of NewsletterReceived "City Watch"
City's Website
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
Yes
56%
No
44%
Yes
96%
No
4%
Able to Find What
Looking ForAccess City’s
Website
8/10/2023
23
Communicating Local Issues
2023 City of Brooklyn Center
Morris Leatherman Company
2
60
31
1 58
79
10
22
11
72
11
1
6
11
77
11
11
Excellent Good Only Fair Poor Unsure
0
20
40
60
80
100
2009 Study 2012 Study 2017 Study 2023 Study
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :J esse A nders on, C ommunity D evelopment D irector
BY:J ason A arsvold, E DA P roject M anagement - Ehlers
S U B J E C T:Res olu2on S uppor2ng an A pplica2on to the Minnes ota H ous ing F inance A gency to
Receive 4 D (1) Clas s ifica2on for C ertain P roperty in the C ity
Requested Council A con:
- Moon to approve a resoluon supporng an applicaon to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to receive
4d(1) classificaon for certain property in the city.
B ackground:
O n M ay 8, 2023, the C ity Council and E DA approved crea2 on of a new T I F dis trict and held a public hearing
regarding the s ale of land ow ned by the E DA for the Wangs tad C ommons hous ing dev elopment. O n July 10,
2023 the E D A approved a T I F A ssistance A gr eement between the E DA and Wangstad C ommons L L L P for
the project.
The Wangstad C ommons project ’s financial feas ibility and approv ed T I F as s is tance as s ume that the project
w ill qualify for the 4 d property tax clas s ifica2on rate. The M innes ota property tax s ys tem uses s everal
different tax clas s ifica2 on rates that convert market value to a “tax capacity ” us ing thos e clas s ifica2on rates .
The tax capacity is used for calcula2on of property taxes .
The 4 d classifica2on rate applies only to affordable housing and is s et up to be low er than market rate
hous ing to promote affordability. The current clas s ifica2 on rate for 4d hous ing is 0.75% on the 1st
$100,000 of per-unit value and 0 .25% on any v alue abov e $100,0 0 0 per unit. L egisla2on signed into law in
2023 lowers the 4d pro perty tax cla ssifi c a2on ra te to a flat 0.25% o n A L L market value f o r a ffordable housing
projects. T his revised c lassifica 2o n relates to rental pro perty and is now referred to as the 4d(1) ta x classifica2on
rate. T his change will be effec2ve for the pay 2025 tax year.
I n addi2 on to the changes noted abov e, the legisla2on als o s ay s that in order to qualify for the 4d(1)
classifica2on rate, property owners mus t receiv e the appr oval of the city or tow n w her e the property is
located if the net tax capacity of 4d property in that municipality is gr eater than 2 % of the total net tax
capacity of the municipality in the prior asses s ment year.
Bas ed on calcula2ons for the prior as s es s ment y ear (2022, pay 2023), B rook lyn C enter is over this 2%
thres hold. Therefore, the Wangs tad Commons proj ect must receiv e C ity approv al to qualify for the 4d(1)
tax clas s ifica2 on r ate. T he Minnes ota H ousing F inance A gency (M N H ous ing), as the body adminis tering
this program, indicates pas s age of a res olu2on s uppor2 ng Wangs tad Commons applica2on for 4 d(1 ) tax
s tatus is sufficient to cons2tute approval under the revised s tatute.
The purpos e of this ac2on is to consider approving Wangs tad C ommon’s applica2on to M N H ous ing for
4d(1) tax status .
B udget I ssues:
This item w ill have no immediate effect on the budget.
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values:
Resident Economic S tability, Targeted Redevelopment
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip2on U pload D ate Type
Brooklyn C enter 4 D Parcels 8/4/2023 Backup M aterial
Res olu2on 8/4/2023 Resolu2on LeIer
City of Brooklyn Center
Properties in 4d
Pay 2023 Pay 2023
PID Name Units Current MV
Current Tax
Capacity
34-119-21-43-0057 1,900,000 20,213
809,000
34-119-21-43-0058 200,000
188,000
34-119-21-43-0059 200,000
188,000
35-119-21-34-0004 Crest Apts 171 11,341,000 85,058
139,000 348
28-119-21-42-0380 8,000,000 90,700
2,020,000
28-119-21-42-0382 3,200,000
660,000
36-119-21-22-0041 Emerson Chalet 18 1,753,000 13,590
83,000
34-119-21-43-0005 158 15,800,000 118,500
6,600,000 16,500
26-119-21-44-0070 Lynwood Point 50 5,000,000 39,925
970,000
25-119-21-33-0045 2,950,000 89,820
80,000
25-119-21-33-0048 2,950,000
80,000
25-119-21-33-0046 2,950,000
8,000
25-119-21-33-0047 2,950,000
8,000
03-118-21-14-0037 Sonder House 127 14,300,000 107,250
3,431,000 8,578
03-118-21-14-0036 Sonder Point 143 12,700,000 95,250
12,693,000 31,733
Total tax capacity (includes T.C. Captured in TIF)717,465
City tax capacity (used for local rate, net of F.D. and TIF)32,169,910
Percent in 4d 2.23%
Ewing Square 23
Unity Place 112
Carrington Drive 128
Sanctuary at
Brooklyn Center
BR291\422\892340.v2
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION #2023-
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY TO RECEIVE 4D(1) CLASSIFICATION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2023, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, a
public body corporate and politic (the “EDA”), approved a TIF Assistance Agreement (the “TIF
Agreement”), between the EDA and Wangstad Commons LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited
partnership (the “Developer”), pursuant to which the Developer will acquire certain EDA-owned
property (the “Development Property”) and construct and equip thereon an approximately 54-unit
affordable multifamily rental housing facility with a combination of surface level and underground
parking spaces, and all related amenities and improvements (collectively, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, during the 2023 regular session, the Minnesota Legislature passed and the
Governor signed Minnesota Laws, 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 64, Article 3, Section 16,
which amends Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.128, and states, in part, that prior to submitting
an initial application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (“MHFA”) for certification of
property as low-income rental property classified as class 4d under section 273.13, subdivision
25 (“4d Property”), the property owner must receive the approval of the city or town where the
property is located if the net tax capacity of 4d Property in that municipality is greater than 2% of
the total net tax capacity of the municipality in the prior assessment year; and
WHEREAS, in connection with its financing for the Project, the Developer has requested that
the City Council of the City (the “Council”) adopt a resolution approving its application to MHFA to
certify the Development Property as a 4d Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the “City”), as follows:
1. The Council hereby approves the Developer’s application to MHFA and the
certification of the Development Property as a 4d Property thereunder.
2. City staff are authorized to take all actions necessary or desirable in connection
with this resolution, including but not limited to the execution and delivery of any documents
required for the Developer’s application to MHFA.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, this 14th day of
August, 2023.
______________________________________
Mayor, April Graves
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Barb Suciu
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BR291\422\892340.v2
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
________________, and after full discussion thereof 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.
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:J ason H ill, C ity A+orney
S U B J E C T:A n O rdinance A mending C hapter 19 of the Brooklyn Center City Code to P rohibit the U s e
of C annabis and H emp P roducts in P ublic P laces (first reading)
Requested Council A con:
- Moon to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending C hapter 19 of the Brooklyn C enter C ity
C ode to prohibit the use of cannabis and hemp in public places and schedule the second reading for A ugust
28, 2023.
B ackground:
B udget I ssues:
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip8on U pload D ate Type
C over memo 8/10/2023 Cover Memo
O rdinance 8/8/2023 O rdinance
Fifth Street Towers
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
http://www.kennedy-graven.com
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: Brooklyn Center City Council
Dr. Reginald Edwards, City Manager
Barbara Suciu, Assistance City Manager/City Clerk
FROM: Jason M. Hill, City Attorney
RE: Edible Cannabinoid Licensing Ordinance
In follow-up to the City Council’s recent work session discussion, the purpose of this
memorandum is to provide a draft of an ordinance creating a licensing framework related to the
sale of edible cannabinoid products (“THC Edibles) until licensing and regulation of hemp
products occurs at the state level.
The attached licensing ordinance does the following:
Requires a business to obtain a city-issued license prior to offering edible cannabinoids for
sale.
Establishes one licensing period effective from the date of issuance until March 1, 2025,
or until the state issues a license for the sale of lower-potency hemp edibles, whichever
occurs first.
Exempts edible cannabinoid products that only contain cannabinoil (“CBD”) from the
license requirement.
On-site consumption may only occur at businesses licensed for on-sale liquor consumption.
The business cannot be within 500 feet of a “Youth Oriented Facility”, which is defined as
“a public or private elementary, middle, or high school, a state-licensed child or day care
program with more than ten children, and any City park.”
The proposed ordinance is largely modeled after the City’s tobacco licensing ordinance.
If the City Council desires, it could consider the following alternatives:
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Allowing licenses only for exclusive liquor stores and tobacco shops.
Amend the distance restrictions.
JMH
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Please take notice that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center will hold a public hearing on
Monday, August 28, 2023 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Center City Hall, located at 6301
Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Said public hearing will include a second
reading and proposed adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the use of cannabis and hemp products in
public places within the City of Brooklyn Center. Meeting materials can be accessed by visiting the
City of Brooklyn Center’s website at: https://www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us/. A definite time for this
ordinance to be considered cannot be given as it will depend on the progression of the agenda items.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
Please contact the City Clerk at (763) 569-3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CODE
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CANNABIS AND HEMP PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC PLACES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Brooklyn Center City Code, Chapter 19 Table of Contents, is hereby amended by
adding the following double-underlined language:
PROHIBITING USE OF CANNABIS AND HEMP PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC PLACES
Definitions ……………………………………………………………………………. 19-4000
Use of Cannabis and Hemp Prohibited in Public Places ……………………………… 19-4001
Penalties ……………………………………………………………………………….. 19-4002
Section 2. Brooklyn Center City Code, Chapter 19, is hereby amended by adding Sections 19-
4000 through 19-4002 as follows:
Section 19-4000. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this section, the following definitions
shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of Sections 19-4000 through 19-4002.
1. “Cannabis flower,” “cannabis products,” “lower-potency hemp edibles,” and
“hemp-derived consumer products” shall have the definitions given to them in
Minnesota Statutes, section 342.01, as it may be amended from time to time.
2. “Public place” is defined as any indoor or outdoor area that is used or held out for
use by the public whether owned or operated by public or private interests. Pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, section 152.0263, subd. 5, “public place” does not include
the following: (i) a private residence, including the person's curtilage or yard; (ii)
2
private property not generally accessible by the public; and (iii) the premises of an
establishment or event licensed to permit on-site consumption of cannabis flower,
cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer
products.
Section 19-4001. USE OF CANNABIS AND HEMP PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC
PLACES. No person shall use cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles,
or hemp-derived consumer products in a public place.
Section 19-4002. PENALTIES. A violation of this section shall be considered a petty
misdemeanor notwithstanding any other penalty provision in the city code, and, upon conviction,
the violator shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $200.
Section 3. Severability. Should any section or part of this ordinance be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision will not affect the validity of the ordinance as
a whole or any part other than the part declared invalid.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty
(30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this ___ day of __________, 2023.
____________________________
April Graves, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________
City Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
Council/E D A Work
S ession
City Hall Council Chambers
A ugust 14, 2023
AGE NDA
AC T I V E D I S C US S IO N I T E M S
1.2023 L egislative Changes Regarding 4d Program and P roperty Tax
Classification
- No action required.
P E ND I NG L I S T F O R F UT URE WO RK S E S S IO NS
1.Upcoming I tems
Memorial P olicy
Special Assessment Policy/Franchise F ees (referred to Financial
Commission)
Beautification and P ublic Art Commission
L iquor S tore 2
Organizational Chart-B udget work sessions
New and Repeat Type I V Rental L icense Review (referred to Housing
Commission)
F ood Truck Ordinance/L icense
Emerald Ash B orer Policy Review (referred to Park & Rec Commission
November)
Opioid Settlement
A R PA Funds
Grants: Revenues & E xpenses
Purchasing Policy
Commercial Vacant Building Fees
I nterveners I mpact
Revisit Resolution 2021-73
Relief A ssociation P ension I ncrease
C ouncil/E DA Work Session
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :J esse A nders on, I nterim C ommunity D evelopment D irector
BY:G inny M cI ntosh, City P lanner and Zoning A dminis trator
S U B J E C T:2023 L egis la3ve Changes Regarding 4d P rogram and P roperty Tax Clas s ifica3on
Requested Council A con:
- No acon required.
B ackground:
Legisla3on signed into law in 2023 has resulted in adjus tments to the 4d tax classifica3on rates , which apply
to affordable housing and are s et up specifically to be lower than market rate housing to pres erve and
promote affordability.
I n M innesota, owners of qualifying affordable rental hous ing are eligible for reduced property taxes through
the L I R C (L ow I ncome Rental C lassifica3on), w hich is also know n as "4d." To receive a property tax
reduc3on, ow ners of developments that receive public financial as s is tance agree to limit rents and impos e
res tric3ons on tenant incomes .
The 4d clas s ifica3on rate applies only to affordable housing and is set up to be lower than market rate
hous ing to preserve and promote affordability. The current classifica3on rate for 4d housing is 0.75% on
the 1st $100,000 of per-unit value and 0.25% on any value above $100,000 per unit.
The legisla3ve changes s igned into law this year will lower the 4d property tax clas s ifica3on rate to a flat
0.25% on all market values for affordable housing projects. This revised classifica3on relates to rental
property and is now referred to as the 4d(1) tax classifica3on rate. This change w ill be effec3ve for the pay
2025 tax year.
I n addi3on, the recent changes will require any new 4d(1) property to obtain approval, by resolu3on from
any city or tow n w here the next tax capacity of 4d(1) property exceeds 2% of the total net tax capacity in the
prior asses s ment year. The D epartment of Revenue is required to annually report to the M innesota H ousing
F inance A gency (M H FA ) all ci3es and tow ns w here 4d(1) property exceeds the 2% total net tax capacity
thres hold.
Bas ed on calcula3ons for the prior asses s ment year (2022, payable 2023), the C ity of Brooklyn C enter is
over this 2% threshold.
Jas on A ars vold, S enior Municipal A dvisor w ith Ehlers , will provide the C ity C ouncil w ith a brief presenta3on
on the recent legis la3ve changes to the 4d program and property tax clas s ifica3on rates, and be available
for any ques 3ons from C ouncil.
B udget I ssues:
These changes will have no immediate effect on the budget.
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
- None
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
- None
S trategic Priories and Values:
Resident Economic S tability, Targeted Redevelopment, O pera3onal Excellence
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip3on U pload D ate Type
Brooklyn C enter 4d P roper3es 8/10/2023 Backup M aterial
City of Brooklyn Center
Properties in 4d
Pay 2023 Pay 2023
PID Name Units Current MV
Current Tax
Capacity
34-119-21-43-0057 1,900,000 20,213
809,000
34-119-21-43-0058 200,000
188,000
34-119-21-43-0059 200,000
188,000
35-119-21-34-0004 Crest Apts 171 11,341,000 85,058
139,000 348
28-119-21-42-0380 8,000,000 90,700
2,020,000
28-119-21-42-0382 3,200,000
660,000
36-119-21-22-0041 Emerson Chalet 18 1,753,000 13,590
83,000
34-119-21-43-0005 158 15,800,000 118,500
6,600,000 16,500
26-119-21-44-0070 Lynwood Point 50 5,000,000 39,925
970,000
25-119-21-33-0045 2,950,000 89,820
80,000
25-119-21-33-0048 2,950,000
80,000
25-119-21-33-0046 2,950,000
8,000
25-119-21-33-0047 2,950,000
8,000
03-118-21-14-0037 Sonder House 127 14,300,000 107,250
3,431,000 8,578
03-118-21-14-0036 Sonder Point 143 12,700,000 95,250
12,693,000 31,733
Total tax capacity (includes T.C. Captured in TIF)717,465
City tax capacity (used for local rate, net of F.D. and TIF)32,169,910
Percent in 4d 2.23%
Ewing Square 23
Unity Place 112
Carrington Drive 128
Sanctuary at
Brooklyn Center
C ouncil/E DA Work Session
DAT E:8/14/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
S U B J E C T:U pcoming I tems
Requested Council A con:
Memorial Policy
S pecial A s s essment Policy/F ranchise Fees (referred to F inancial C ommission)
Beau1fica1on and P ublic A rt C ommis s ion
Liquor S tore 2
O rganiza1onal Chart-Budget work ses s ions
New and Repeat Type I V Rental Licens e Review (referred to H ousing C ommission)
Food Truck O rdinance/Licens e
Emerald A s h Borer Policy Review (referred to Park & Rec C ommission November)
O pioid S e<lement
A R PA F unds
G rants: Revenues & Expens es
P urchasing Policy
Commercial Vacant Building Fees
I nterveners I mpact
Revis it Resolu1on 2021-73
Relief A s s ocia1on Pension I ncrease
B ackground:
B udget I ssues:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values: