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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
DECEMBER 11, 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
6:18 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak,
and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal &
Support Services Angela Holm, Principal Engineer Lydia Ener, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City
Attorney Jason Hill.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Jerzak requested the following items be pulled from the Consent Agenda for
discussion during the Study Session:
6e. Resolution Approving the 2024 Fee Schedule;
6g. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement, Project No. 23-
26, Brooklyn Center Park Investment Plan; and
6i. Accepting Grant Funds from the Transportation and Economic Development
Infrastructure (Tedi) Grant to Support Phase 1 of the Opportunity Site.
Councilmember Jerzak requested, under Item 6g, the Parks Professional Services Agreement be
amended to include a study of other City buildings including the Public Works facility.
Councilmember Jerzak stated, under Item 6h, that he would like to express his appreciation for the
final project cost which was under budget by 2.6% or $449,193.
Councilmember Jerzak stated, with regard to Item 6e, that the Community Center residents’ fees
have been lowered, and are subsidized. He asked why this was not reviewed by the City Council.
City Manager Reggie Edwards stated the fee schedule pertains to licenses and permits, not the
Community Center fees.
Director of Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm stated a Request for Proposals (RFP) was put
out for the Professional Service Agreement for the Park Investment Plan. She added the budget is
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still under review and she would not recommend adding the Public Works garage to that proposal.
Councilmember Jerzak stated, with regard to Item 6i, there are issues with regard to safety at the
current transit hub and he is concerned that another transit hub will be added. He asked whether
the grant would be triggered as there is a 3-year limit.
Community Development Director Jesse Anderson stated the Tedi Grant for $500,000 is intended
to cover the road portion of the parkway. He added, as discussed, that the goal is to reduce
infrastructure costs and reduce strain on TIF funds or other potential bonding.
Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson asked whether meeting materials will be prepared and
distributed to the City Council prior to the Special Budget Meeting on December 18, 2023. Dr.
Edwards confirmed this.
Dr. Edwards requested that the Liquor Store #2 Lease Agreement be added to the Consent Agenda.
Ms. Holm stated an 18-month lease agreement has been reached with the property owner of the
Liquor Store #2 facility related to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges. She added City
Council approval is required for this agreement, totaling $175,000, which was signed today and,
if approved, will be executed on January 1, 2024.
Councilmember Jerzak asked whether profitability for this location was considered. Ms. Holm
confirmed this.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if there is an early-out provision. City Attorney Jason Hill stated
there is no express provision as with any lease, but the agreement is capped at 18 months.
Councilmember Kragness asked what would happen at the end of the initial term. Ms. Holm stated
the rent would double after 18 months, which is not advantageous to the City.
Councilmember Kragness asked what is considered the proportionate amount after the initial term
for the CAM. Ms. Holm stated that has not been defined.
ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Graves adjourned the Study Session at 6:42 p.m.