HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-23 CCPCouncil Study Session
City Hall Council Chambers
J anuary 23, 2023 AGE NDA
1.City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions - 6 p.m.
2.M iscellaneous
a.Special Work S ession - February 6, 2023
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
J anuary 23, 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 - Butler - 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.
a.Council Norms
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:
January 9 Study Session
January 9 Regular Session
January 9 Work Session
b.Approval of L icenses
- Motion to approve the licenses as presented.
c.Resolution A ccepting State Contract P ricing and Awarding a Contract, Project
No. 2023-06, 2023 Park Playground Replacements
- Motion to approve the resolution accepti ng the State Contract prici ng and
award a contract to Landscapes Structures, Inc. for Project No. 2023-06,
2023 Playground Replacement.
d.Resolution in S upport of the Minnesota Health Plan and Federal Medicare for
All Act
- motion to approve a resolution supporting the Minnesota Health Plan and
Federal Medicare for All Act
e.Resolution Revoking Resolution No. 2019-120 and Renaming the P hysical
Space to the Office of the City Council
- motion to approve a resolution revoking resolution no. 2019-120 and
renaming the physical space to the office of the city council
7.P resentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations
8.P ublic Hearings
9.P lanning Commission Items
10.Council Consideration Items
a.Approval of Minutes
- Motion to approve the following minutes:
December 5 - Special Meeting
December 12 - Study Session
December 12 - Regular Session
December 21 - Special Executive Session
b.Commission A ppointments
- motion to make appointments to the financial commission
11.Council Report
12.Adjournment
We Agree To
Internal Council Relations – Norms for 2021 – Practiced for next 90 days
• Seek to not repeat or re-iterate points that were already shared
• Engage in discussion and sharing alternate perspectives without weaponizing other
people’s words
• Recognize others with “What I heard you say is _____, with your permission, I’d like to
move forward now.”
• Call for consensus when it’s time to make a discussion
• Allow new solutions in a time of dynamic change, process: (1) name the problem (2) find
the process to resolve (3) have the discussion (4) make a decision.
• After open discussion, close down the chat during council chamber discussion (*need to
vote on it).
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:1/23/2023
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, C ity C lerk/I nterim A s s is tant C ity M anager
S U B J E C T:A pproval of Minutes
Requested Council A con:
- moon to approve the following meengs:
January 9 S tudy S ession
January 9 Regular S ession
January 9 Work S ession
B ackground:
I n accordance with M innesota S tate S tatute 15.17, the official records of all mee5ngs 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 escrip5on U pload D ate Type
S tudy S ession 1.09.23 1/21/2023 Backup M aterial
Regular S es s ion 1.09.23 1/21/2023 Backup M aterial
Work S ession 1.09.23 1/21/2023 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
JANUARY 9, 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
6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia
Kragness. Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent and excused. Also present were City
Manager Reggie Edwards, City Clerk/Interim Assistant City Manager Barb Suciu, and City
Attorney Jason Hill.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Jerzak stated he has a number of concerns, but others should share their comments
first.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Staff addressed concerns brought up in the public
hearing related to Consent Agenda Item 6p. Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Calling
for a Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2023-03, 51st
Avenue Improvements.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson then asked if the staff has attempted bonding or will attempt
bonding for Consent Agenda Item 6n. Resolution Supporting the Authority to Impose a Local Sales
Tax to fund a Specific Capital Improvements Providing Regional Benefit, to Establish the Duration
of the Tax and the Revenue to be raised by the Tax, and to Authorize the City to Issue Bonds
Supported by the Sales Tax Revenue. She noted any decision to expand or update the Community
Center would be decided on by the voters.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted Consent Agenda Item 6k. Resolution Appointing
Council Members to Commissions and Outside Organizations includes membership fees. She
asked if the Rotary could be considered for a membership fee.
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Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson added Consent Agenda Item 6l. Resolution Setting the 2023
Fee Schedule has several additions. She asked if the changes were due to Code changes. Coun-
cilmember Lawrence-Anderson explained she would like to table Consent Agenda Item 6l. Reso-
lution Setting the 2023 Fee Schedule as she would prefer further discussion in a Work Session.
Mayor Graves asked if there is an issue with tabling the Consent Agenda Item 6l. Resolution Set-
ting the 2023 Fee Schedule. City Manager Reggie Edwards stated that would not be a problem as
long as the current fee schedule would remain in place. There were no objections from the Council.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Staff addressed concerns brought up in the public
hearing related to Consent Agenda Item 6p. Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Calling
for a Public Hearing on Proposed Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2023-03, 51st
Avenue Improvements. Dr. Edwards stated Staff met with community members with concerns and
provided a further explanation regarding the fees. Staff will continue to mitigate the fees and lower
them as much as possible.
Councilmember Kragness pointed out that her concerns were already addressed.
Councilmember Jerzak explained he would abstain from the votes on the minutes as he was not
present at the meetings. He noted Consent Agenda Item 6d. Resolution Declaring Commitment to
the Brooklyn Center City needs to include the updates to the Charter that have recently passed.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he would have to abstain from voting on Consent Agenda Item 6m.
Resolution Approving the Contract for International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local
49 (Public Works Maintenance) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar years 2023-2025
due to a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Jerzak added Consent Agenda Item 6n. Resolution Supporting the Authority to
Impose a Local Sales Tax to fund a Specific Capital Improvements Providing Regional Benefit, to
Establish the Duration of the Tax and the Revenue to be raised by the Tax, and to Authorize the
City to Issue Bonds Supported by the Sales Tax Revenue is crucial for legislative agenda items
that are due on January 31, 2023. It is clear the project will need additional revenues, and
community members have concerns about the increase in fees and taxes. Therefore, there must be
significant community input.
Councilmember Jerzak noted he was briefed on Consent Agenda Item 6s. Resolution Authorizing
the Release of Settlement Funds in the Matter of Alayna Albrecht-Payton vs. Kimberly Ann Potter
in the City of Brooklyn Center, so he feels comfortable voting on the item.
Councilmember Jerzak stated Resolution 2019-20 establishes exclusive space for the Mayor’s
office. He asked if the Mayor and Council would consider it to be used by the entire Council. He
has heard from previous Councilmembers that it was difficult to connect with public officials, so
having access to the office space would address that issue. Additionally, he hopes to offer
opportunities for community members to come and speak with him before the meetings.
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Mayor Graves stated she was going to offer that up for discussion. Everyone on the Council is
equal, and the community wants space to meet with the Council. The staff is working on adding
another desk to the space. She pointed out she would prefer to hold office hours on Mondays and
Wednesdays, and the rest of the Council can use the space at other times.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he would be flexible with his office hours and noted his appreciation
of her consideration of the rest of the Council.
Councilmember Jerzak added he would like a Work Session regarding the fees in the 2023 fee
schedule, similar to Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson. He referred to Consent Agenda Item
6l. Resolution Setting the 2023 Fee Schedule.
Dr. Edwards explained to Councilmember Jerzak abstaining from Consent Agenda Item 6m.
Resolution Approving the Contract for International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local
49 (Public Works Maintenance) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar years 2023-2025
due to a conflict of interest, the item would have to be pulled and moved to Council Consideration
Items. City Attorney Jason Hill noted his agreement.
Dr. Edwards added the minutes would also need to be pulled. If Councilmember Kragness also
abstains from Consent Agenda Item 6a. Approval of Minutes, then there will not be a majority.
Therefore, the item may have to be tabled until a future meeting.
Mayor Graves asked if Consent Agenda Item 6m. Resolution Approving the Contract for
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 (Public Works Maintenance) and the
City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar years 2023-2025 needed to be handled that evening. Dr.
Edwards stated Councilmember Jerzak has a conflict of interest, but the remaining members of the
Council could vote on the item.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted there is a list of upcoming Work Session items on the
Work Session agenda. She asked if there could be a Work Session to prioritize the list moving
forward. Councilmember Jerzak and Mayor Graves agreed with Councilmember Lawrence-
Anderson.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to close the
Study Session at 6:16 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. Attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of
the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on January 9, 2023.
2. That said meeting was held according to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its January 23, 2023, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 9, 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 6:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Dan Jerzak, Teneshia Kragness, and Kris Lawrence-
Anderson. Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent and excused. Also present were City
Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm, City Clerk/Interim
Assistant City Manager Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
Mayor April Graves opened the meeting for Informal Open Forum.
Lori B. stated she is a 22-year Brooklyn Center resident and mother. Her family is representative
of the rich diversity present in the City. She noted her concern with the recent Brooklyn Center
Police Department recruitment video as it is war-like.
Lori B. stated the video is not in line with the Police Department’s Code of Ethics. As a member
of Communities United Against Police Brutality, they are demanding the immediate removal of
the video from the City’s website. It is currently marked private, but some still have access to it.
Lori B. added the Mayor and City Manager must denounce the video. Also, those behind the
creation of the video must be terminated as they are unfit for police service, and the Kobe Dimock-
Heisler and Duante Wright Community Violence Prevention and Safety Act must be fully funded.
Mayor April Graves requested speakers keep their comments to two minutes to allow all
community members the opportunity to speak.
Cynthia W. introduced herself as the President of the Minneapolis National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People. She explained she wrote a letter to Dr. Edwards regarding the
Police Department recruiting video and it was immediately taken down.
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Cynthia W. explained it is important to consider what is happening in Brooklyn Center. The video
needs to be denounced, and the police officers need additional training. She asked who approved
the video to be placed online as they need disciplinary action as well.
Cynthia W. stated the video included no people of color and showed all sorts of weaponry rather
than any community engagement. Her initial response was anger. Where there is diversity, there
needs to be accountability. The Council needs to step up and make some changes.
Lori M. stated her father was the Fire Chief of the community she grew up in, and it was a priority
of his to respect all. She shared a quote, “Quality of life is key; public safety is essential. If you
get those things right as a city, then many other things will go right as well.”
Lori M. explained the new Police Chief has begun a data-driven police force. After he was sworn
in, he stated training is of the utmost importance. Every job requires training, but not every job
includes life or death like first responders and doctors.
Lori M. added Chief McDaniel has noted the importance of community engagement and has been
involved with neighborhood meetings and community discussions along with Mayor Graves.
There are assigned sergeants in each neighborhood and three commanders. Staff needs to be held
accountable. There should be consequences for people’s actions. She explained she wants public
safety for everyone and for it to be done correctly.
Alfreda D. noted she is a proud resident of Brooklyn Center and attended the meeting to address
the poor behavior of the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Upon watching the recruitment
video, she was very surprised, particularly in light of the two innocent lives recently taken by
Brooklyn Center law enforcement. The video depicted Brooklyn Center as a war zone when it is
a community for many.
Alfreda D. stated she shared the video to a Facebook group with a trigger warning. However, a
group admin asked her to remove the video from the group. A Brooklyn Center police officer
screenshotted her post before she removed it and shared it in a Blue Lives Matter Facebook group,
labeling her as an agitator.
Alfreda D. explained over 40,000 people on Twitter have access to her tagged account because of
the officer’s post. As a Black woman, this is like putting a gun to her head. The Brooklyn Center
Police Department officer has put her and her family at risk. Alfreda D. has already received six
anonymous death threats on social media as a result. She had to invest in private security for
herself and her family. She noted the bill would be forwarded to the City.
Alfreda D. pointed out she fears retaliation from other members of the Police Department. This
wouldn’t be the first time law enforcement has retaliated against people that look like her speaking
up.
Alfreda D. stated a former Brooklyn Center Police Department sergeant and a current contracted
officer named Becker used a fake Facebook name. The officer posted on social media that Alfreda
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D. would likely show up to the City Hall and threaten them with a gun with “LOL” after it. It
suggested Alfreda D. owns a weapon and is violent. The comments put a target on her and also
put her family at risk.
Alfreda D. explained it is the role of law enforcement to protect community members, but they
have done the exact opposite. The Council needs to hold the officers accountable for failing to do
their job. She noted she is speaking to an attorney about possible next steps.
Alfreda D. added she has felt unsafe driving her vehicle in Brooklyn Center and she is terrified for
herself or her family to leave home. She asked for the suspension of the two officers that have
made comments about her on social media, an apology, and a retraction of their statements on
social media. That would be a step in the right direction to show the behaviors are unacceptable.
The officers who post such messages are the ones who are creating hostility between the
community and law enforcement and have no place serving as police officers.
Alfreda D. stated she is making a formal data request to see if the behaviors took place during their
work time. She was unable to find a request form online, so she asked for the form to be emailed
to her. She thanked the Council for listening.
Michelle G. stated it is normal for an organization to make a recruitment video, but the purpose is
to show potential employees the culture of the organization and to get them excited to apply. The
Brooklyn Center Police Department recruitment video was hyper-militarized, filmed at night, and
was meant to attract people seeking an adrenaline rush. The officers shown were all male and all
white. Brooklyn Center is a majority of people of color.
Michelle G. added it wasn’t a video just two officers messing around. It shows resources allocated
to the video and many people would have had to contribute to and approve it before it was posted.
Not only was it posted on social media, but it was shared on the City’s website. That means City
Staff also was aware of and permitted the video.
Michelle G. noted the public appreciates that the video is no longer public, but it is still accessible
on the website with a certain link. It needs to be removed and destroyed. Additionally, Staff needs
to receive consequences for their actions and the Council needs to fully fund the Kobe Heisler and
Duante Wright Community Safety Violence Prevention Act.
Michelle G. stated public safety must be for everyone and not just white people. Law enforcement
should only respond to necessary calls while other trained professionals respond to other calls.
Julie B. welcomed the new Councilmembers and congratulated Mayor Graves for smashing
through another glass ceiling. She stated her daughter wanted her to be there, but she is at a safe
house because Julie B. has also received threats to her life. She wasn’t planning on bringing the
issue to the Council, but she was inspired by other speakers to be brave. No one should be afraid
of those who are supposed to protect them.
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Julie B. asked for the Council to take action on the matter. She asked for assistance in leaving the
room.
Mayor Graves thanked the speakers for sharing their comments. They will move into a break time
and then return to the agenda. She stated there are ways to be heard beyond the Council meeting
such as through email and phone.
Mayor Graves stated she has responded to every email and the phone call she has received. There
are other important agenda items, and the Council has the responsibility to address what is on the
agenda.
Mayor Graves stated she was not happy about the recruitment video and understands why people
are upset. The Police Department needs to recruit people, but the manner was inappropriate for
those who want to serve their community.
Mayor Graves pointed out she didn’t know about the video until it was posted on social media.
No one in the Council approved the video. The video did not go through the City Manager, which
City Staff and the Council were unhappy about. Once it was brought to their attention, the video
was taken down.
Mayor Graves explained the Council and City Manager are going to work with the Police
Department so they understand why the video is an issue and continue the work. She stated she
has every intention of continuing the work of improving public safety.
Mayor Graves added it is unhelpful to cancel people unless something egregious happens like
sharing someone’s private information. It could be a lack of perception. Many law enforcement
officers are indoctrinated with police culture. She doesn’t believe the purpose was to cause harm.
However, harm was caused, so it needs to be addressed. Not everyone involved needs to be fired,
but learning will happen and an obstacle is also an opportunity.
Mayor Graves stated the work requires building relationships. Cutting off relationships at the first
sign of a mistake or disagreement stops everyone from progressing. She stated she will continue
to have important conversations with the Council, City Manager, and Police Chief. The change
will not happen overnight, but the City is committed to continuing to do the work. The community
needs to have grace and continue to grow together.
Mayor Graves stated are many people that want to speak, and she is happy to make herself
available to anyone in the community that would like to speak further. However, the new
leadership needs to be celebrated as well. For example, she will be sworn in as the first Black
woman Mayor of Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the
Informal Open Forum at 6:59 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Mayor Graves recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Graves adjourned the recess at 7:07 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated as they begin a new year and welcome new leadership,
she asked for a higher power to guide them and lead their purpose. Their purpose is to support the
best interest of the community and support one another for the betterment of Brooklyn Center.
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor April Graves
at 7:08 p.m.
ADMINISTER CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Barb Suciu administered the Oath of Office to Mayor April Graves, Councilmember
Dan Jerzak, and Councilmember Teneshia Kragness.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
5. ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Dan Jerzak, Teneshia Kragness, and Kris Lawrence-
Anderson. Councilmember Marquita Butler was absent and excused. Also present were City
Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm, City Clerk/Interim
Assistant City Manager Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Graves noted Consent Agenda Item 6a. Approval of Minutes would be tabled until there
are more members of the Council present to vote on the matter. Additionally, Consent Agenda
Item 6l. Resolution Setting the Fee Schedule would be moved for further discussion while
approving the current fee schedule to remain in the interim.
Dr. Edwards added Consent Agenda Item 6m. Resolution Approving the Contract for International
Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 (Public Works Maintenance) and the City of
Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Years 2023-2025 would be changed to Council Consideration
Item 10b. Resolution Approving the Contract for International Union of Operating Engineers
(IUOE) Local 49 (Public Works Maintenance) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar
Years 2023-2025.
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Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the
Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, and the following consent items were approved:
6b. LICENSES
FIREWORKS LICENSE (PERMANENT)
Diamond Lake 3245 County Road 10, 55430
dba: Cub Foods
GASOLINE LICENSE
Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Avenue, 55430
LIQUOR INTOXICATING
Jambo Africa 1601 Freeway Boulevard, 55430
LIQUOR INTOXICATING – SUNDAY SALES
Duoos Bro. American Legion 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard, 55430
Jambo Africa 1601 Freeway Boulevard, 55430
LIQUOR INTOXICATING – ON-SALE CLUB
Duoos Bro. American Legion 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard, 55430
MECHANICAL LICENSES
Absolute Mechanical LLC 7338 Ohms Lane, Edina 55439
Aerostar Heating & Air LLC 871 22nd Street SW, Buffalo 55313
Air Central Inc. 5981 142nd Avenue NW, Ramsey
55303
Cities 1 Plumbing and Heating 787 Hubbard Avenue St. Paul 55104
St. Marie Sheet Metal 8380 Pleasant View Drive St. Paul
55112
Vesi Works LLC 260 Lincoln Avenue, New Germany
55367
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
6219 Chowen Avenue N Butterfly Bound Care Doreen
Kalema
6336 Orchard Avenue N Bahram Ghadishah
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INITIAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
5019 61st Avenue N Saylee Suworgo
INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
4112 Woodbine Lane Shoua Vang & Nany Xiong
INITIAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
3906 Eckberg Drive William E Clabots
5401 69th Avenue N Maranatha Con Baptist Hm Inc
RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
700 66th Avenue N Georgetown-bc Company Lllp
6915 Humboldt Avenue N Lynwood Pointe Llc
5349 Penn Avenue N A M Abdullahi & Y M Noor
3125 65th Avenue N Hp Minnesota I Llc
4100 61st Avenue N Emmanuel & Oluyemisi Coker
5432 Dupont Avenue N Xiangming Guan & Ping He
5820 Logan Avenue N Farnaz Toussi
6018 Camden Avenue N Crystal Clear Investment Llc
6337 Bryant Avenue N Parks Ave Homes Llc
6501 Beard Avenue N Fyr Sfr Borrower Llc
6501 Brooklyn Drive Dawn M Araya & Danilo Araya
6718 Quail Avenue N I A Hassan & A M Ali
6724 France Avenue N Jessica J Stoll
6800 Bryant Avenue N Peter Nguyen
6820 Fremont Place N Sharon Mcgary
7001 Fremont Avenue N Hpa Borrower 2018-1 Ml Llc
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7100 Lee Avenue N LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION
TR
RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
201 65th Avenue N Riverwood LLC
5800 Logan Avenue N Farmaz Toussi
6812 Scott Avenue N Lankia Lartey
RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
1001 65th Avenue N Messiah Moore
2023 Brookview Drive Fyr Sfr Borrower Llc
5319 Knox Avenue N Sydney 1 Llc
5333 Dupont Avenue N Fyr Sfr Borrower Llc
5415 Penn Avenue N Paul Peter Leintz
5921 Ewing Avenue N M J Bonete & R E Lema Bonete
RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
2406 Ericon Drive Pia Thao
2818 Nash Road Tom Eyong
5228 Ewing Avenue N Ih2 Property Illinois Lp
5618 Hillsview Road B D Morlock & N D Morlock
5627 Knox Avenue N Richard N Sayther
5926 Colfax Avenue N Jack Froelke/jessica Froelke
6206 Scott Avenue N C J Cocker & M J Cocker
7243 Morgan Avenue N O B Nikwonkam & L B Nchotu
TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS LICENSES
Jambo Africa 1601 Freeway Boulevard, 55430
Royal Tobacco 5625 Xerxes Avenue, 55430
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6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-01; DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02; DECLARING COMMITMENT TO THE
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER
6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03; RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
ETHNIC POPULATIONS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS
6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04; APPOINTING MUNICIPAL TRUSTEES TO
THE BROOKLYN CENTER FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05; SELECTING PRESIDING OFFICERS-
MAYOR PRO TEM AND PRESIDENT PRO TEM
6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06; DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF CITY
FUNDS FOR 2023
6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07; OPTING NOT TO WAIVE LIMITED TORT
LIABILITY FOR 2023
6j. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08 GRANTING CORPORATE AUTHORITY FOR
SIGNING OF CHECKS AND TRANSACTIONS OF FINANCIAL
BUSINESS MATTERS
6k. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-09 APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
COMMISSIONS AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
6l. RESOLUTION SETTING THE 2023 FEE SCHEDULE (Removed from
agenda)
6n. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10; SUPPORTING THE AUTHORITY TO
IMPOSE A LOCAL SALES TAX TO FUND A SPECIFIC CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROVIDING REGIONAL BENEFIT, TO ESTABLISH
THE DURATION OF THE TAX AND THE REVENUE TO BE RAISED BY
THE TAX, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ISSUE BONDS
SUPPORTED BY THE SALES TAX REVENUE
6o. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11; APPOINTING BROOKLYN CENTER
REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND/OR BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE ALLIANCE FOR
YOUTH, HENNEPIN RECYCLING GROUP, LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, NORTH METRO MAYORS
ASSOCIATION, NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
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COMMISSION, PETS UNDER POLICE SECURITY, AND TWIN LAKE
JOINT POWERS ORGANIZATION
6p. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12; DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-03, 51ST
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
6q. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-13; DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-01, KNOX,
JAMES, AND 54TH AREA IMPROVEMENTS
6r. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14; DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-02, 50TH
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
6s. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-15; AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF
SETTLEMENT FUNDS IN THE MATTER OF ALAYNA ALBRECHT-
PAYTON VS. KIMBERLY ANN POTTER IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16; RECOGNIZING APRIL GRAVES FOR SERVING AS
A BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson read in full a Resolution expressing recognition for April
Graves for serving as a Brooklyn Center City Councilmember.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16; Recognizing April Graves for Serving as a Brooklyn Center City
Councilmember.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING UTILITY RATES FOR 2023
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Director of Fiscal & Support
Services Angela Holm to make the staff presentation.
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Director of Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm, explained when considering rates, Staff
considers how to maintain service levels, stabilize rate changes, provide cash for operating needs,
provide cash for capital projects, and provide cash for debt service.
Ms. Holm showed upcoming projects for utility improvements in 2023. There would be street
improvements, lift station rehabilitation, crossing replacements, and projects in the Water
Treatment Plant. The 2023 budget for expenditures is $3.5 million.
Ms. Holm showed a chart with 2023 proposed rate changes. For water, there would be a quarterly
change of $1.52. The more water someone uses the more they would have to pay per gallon. She
noted 67 percent of residential consumers remain in tier I, which would increase by $0.25 per 1000
gallons. The consumption charge for non-residential meters would increase by $0.33 per 1000
gallons.
Ms. Holm noted the base charge for sanitary sewer would increase by $4.92 each quarter and non-
residential use would have an increased consumption charge of $0.20 per 1000 gallons. The storm
sewer base charge would increase by $1.20 per quarter, the street light base charge would increase
by $0.33 per quarter, and the recycling base charge would increase by $0.12 per quarter.
Ms. Holm stated the typical residential user utilizes 18,000 gallons of water quarterly and would
see a total increase of $12.59 quarterly. She showed a slide with comparable cities, and Brooklyn
Center was in the bottom third of comparison cities for water. For sanitary sewer rates and
stormwater rates, street lights, and overall utilities, Brooklyn Center is in the middle.
Dr. Edwards pointed out that the comparison slides compare the 2023 Brooklyn Center rates to the
other cities’ 2022 rates, so Brooklyn Center would drop in the comparisons once those other rates
are made public.
Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to open the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Laurie M. asked if the Council has considered alternative rates for seniors or those with disabilities
as she makes more than the average person on a fixed income. Some other cities offer alternative
rates for seniors and are worth consideration in Brooklyn Center.
Ms. Holm stated there is a discounted senior rate available, but there is not a discount currently
offered for individuals with other considerations.
Councilmember Jerzak asked how seniors apply for the discounted rate. Ms. Holm stated she is
unfamiliar with the exact paperwork, but seniors can call the utility billing phone number to learn
how to apply.
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Councilmember Jerzak asked for the process to be mailed out to constituents or that it be included
in an upcoming newsletter. Ms. Holm suggested the process be added to the utility bills.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Public
Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2023-17; Approving 2023 Water Utility Rates.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18; Approving 2023 Storm Sewer Utility Rates.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Mayor Graves seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-19; Approving 2023 Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates.
Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2023-20; Approving 2023 Street Light Rates.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 2023-21; Approving 2023 Recycling Rates.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSIONS
Mayor Graves explained she made appointments to the various Commissions.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she is pleased with the Mayor’s recommendations for
appointments to Commissions. In previous years, the duty was not prioritized, resulting in
Commissions being unable to meet quorum. She noted that Mayor Graves has been thoughtful in
her recommendations and has included both new and legacy members. The Commissions are vital
to the Council, and Mayor Graves will continue to be timely with her appointments.
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Mayor Graves noted there needs to be diversity in the Commission in terms of experience and
knowledge. However, the Commissions still need to be filled to continue their work. There is also
an aim to add Youth Commissioners to some Commissions and to create Commissions for
Prevention, Health, and Safety, an Arts Commission, and a revamped Sister City Commission.
Councilmember Jerzak suggested a Commission be created regarding sustainability. Most cities
have a sustainability commission which would be beneficial for Brooklyn Center. Mayor Graves
agreed that is a good idea and should be discussed at an upcoming work session.
Mayor Graves stated Councilmember Jerzak will be the Council Liaison to the Financial
Commission, Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson will be the Council Liaison to the Housing
Commission, and Councilmember Butler will be the Council Liaison to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Mayor Graves added Councilmember Jerzak will be the Council Liaison to the Crime Prevention
Program. Mayor Graves will be the Council Liaison to the League of Minnesota Cities.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson will be the Council Liaison to the Minnesota Metro Cities.
Councilmember Butler will be the Council Liaison to the Highway 252 Project Committee.
Mayor Graves noted both Mayor Graves and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson will be liaisons
to the Brooklyn Bridge for Youth as well as Police Chief McDaniel and Parks and Recreation
Director Cordell Wiseman. Dr. Edwards and Public Works Director Elizabeth Heyman will be
liaisons to the Hennepin Recycling Group.
Mayor Graves stated she and Parks and Recreation Director Cordell Wiseman will be liaisons to
Minnesota Northwest Tourism Bureau. Darrell Sannes will be the liaison to the Northwest Cable
Commission and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson will be the Council Liaison to the
Northwest Cable Commission.
Mayor Graves added she collaborated with Staff and read through applications to determine
appointments to the Commissions. Rose Keller, Leonard Brown, Yolanda Hunter, and Christian
Paese will be appointed to the Financial Commission. She noted there are still two openings on
the Financial Commission.
Mayor Graves stated Elizabeth Riel and Hashep Seka-Nygaard will be appointed to the Housing
Commission. Travis Bonovsky, Gail Ebert, Bud Sorenson, Joe Younglove, Jennifer Umolac, and
Noah Jeffrey will be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Finally, Stephen
Schonning, Peter Omari, Randy Christensen, Stan Leino, Alejandro Koenig, Stephanie Jones,
and Paris Dunn will be appointed to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to ratify
Mayoral appointments to the City Commissions.
Motion passed unanimously.
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10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22; APPROVING THE CONTRACT FOR
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS (IUOE) LOCAL 49
(PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
FOR THE CALENDAR YEARS 2023-2025
Dr. Edwards noted there was a successful negotiation with the Union and there will be
opportunities for the employees to receive raises as certain pieces of training are completed.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22; Approving the Contract for International Union of Operating
Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 (Public Works Maintenance) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the
Calendar Years 2023-2025.
Councilmember Jerzak abstained from the vote. Motion passed.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Jerzak noted there was a discussion during the Study Session about the use of the
office currently assigned to the Mayor. He asked if there needed to be a formal vote on the matter.
Dr. Edwards stated Staff will bring a resolution back to the Council.
Mayor Graves asked for Councilmembers to identify times they would like to use the office to
Staff and the rest of the Council.
Councilmember Jerzak asked how he could communicate the office hours on the City’s online
calendar. Mayor Graves asked for Councilmember Jerzak to email the City Clerk with his office
hours to post on the online calendar.
Councilmember Jerzak asked how the office hours could be communicated to the rest of the
Council without violating open meeting laws. Dr. Edwards added any office hours communicated
to Staff could be provided to the Council through the weekly update.
Mayor Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
• Stated she is part of a Mayoral group working on equity issues throughout various
jurisdictions.
Councilmember Jerzak asked for a future time to reconsider its designated depositories. For
example, Wells Fargo has had recent issues with equity and it is the role of the Council to show
leadership. Mayor Graves noted her agreement.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded adjournment of the City
Council meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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Motion passed unanimously.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. Attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session
of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on January 9, 2023.
2. That said meeting was held according to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its January 23, 2023, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 9, 2023
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session
called to order by Mayor/President April Graves at 6:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President April Graves and Councilmembers/Commissioners Kris Lawrence-Anderson,
Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Councilmember/Commissioner Marquita Butler was absent
and excused. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards and City Clerk Barb Suciu.
DISCUSSION OF SUPPORT OF A RESOLUTION FOR MINNESOTA HEALTH PLAN
AND FEDERAL MEDICARE FOR ALL ACT
Mayor/President April Graves read the Resolution in Support of the Minnesota Health Plan and
Federal Medicare for All Act in full. She asked if other members of the Council/EDA would
support the Resolution.
Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson asked if the resolution is similar to the efforts
by newly elected Senator Pha. Mayor/President April Graves stated she would not be surprised if
it were similar as many jurisdictions are passing similar resolutions.
Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence-Anderson stated she is supportive of the resolution, but
she would like to further compare the document to the work of their District Senator.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak asked how the matter is being lobbied for and received at
the State and Federal levels. He explained healthcare should be a right for all. He asked how
many other cities are supporting the effort. Mayor/President April Graves stated she could connect
the rest of the Council/EDA to the person she was working with on the resolution for further
information. Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak agreed he would like more information.
Mayor/President April Graves asked for City Manager Dr. Edwards to send out the proposed
resolution to the Council/EDA. Dr. Edwards confirmed he would do that.
PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS
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Upcoming Items:
• Grant Discussion
• Special Assessment Policy/Franchise Fees
• Emerald Ash Borer Policy Review
• Community-Wide Survey
• Memorial Policy
• Establishing a Beautification and Public Art Commission
• Establishing a Safety Violence Prevention Commission
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Kragness
seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at
6:23 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. Attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Study Session of
the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on January 9, 2023.
2. That said meeting was held according to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its January 9, 2023, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:1/23/2023
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, C ity C lerk/I nterim A s s is tant C ity M anager
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 C ity O rdinance governing respec5ve licens es, s ubmi6ed appropriate
applica5ons, and paid proper fees. A pplicants for rental dwelling licens es are in compliance with C hapter 12
of the C ity C ode of O rdinances , unles s comments are noted below the property addres s on the a6ached
rental report.
L iquor I ntoxicang
Flick
1601 Freeway B lvd, 55430
L iquor I ntoxicang - S unday S ales
F lick
6110 Brooklyn Blvd, 55430
M echanical L icenses
A nders on Mechanical
3854 W ildw ood D r. N E
Ham L ake, 55304
S ouths ide H ea5ng & A ir Condi5oning
10808 N ormandale B lvd
B loomington, 55437
B udget I ssues:
- None
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
- None
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
- None
S trategic Priories and Values:
O pera5onal Excellence
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip5on U pload D ate Type
Rental C riteria 3/16/2021 Backup M aterial
Rental L icenses 1-23-23 1/17/2023 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***
5344 Russell Ave N Two Family Initial Cloeshette King Torboh 3 Type II N/A Type II N/A
2613 65th Ave N Single Initial Stephen Zekpa/Gregory Slah
20 Type IV N/A Type IV N/A
2813 64th Ave N Single Initial Everest Holdings, LLC
10 Type IV N/A Type IV N/A
3600 Admiral La Single Initial HPA CL2 LLC
5 Type II N/A Type II N/A
4112 Woodbine La Single Initial Shoua Vang & Nancy Xiong
3 Type II N/A Type II N/A
5556 Emerson Ave N Single Initial Thomas D Belting
11 Type IV N/A Type IV N/A
6030 Colfax Ave N Single Initial Hector Vizcarra
3 Type II N/A Type II N/A
7024 Ewing Ave N Single Initial MOUA STAR HOMES, LLC
3 Type II N/A Type II N/A
3601 47th Ave N
Multiple Family
4 Bldgs 44 Units Renewal
8411 Balboa Llc
Did not meet requirements 290 = 6.59 per unit Type IV 11/20/22 Weapons Type IV Type III
4811 Lakeview Ave N
Multiple Family
1 Bldg 4 Units Renewal
Eileen Booker
Met Requirements
15 = 3.75 per unit Type IV None Type IV Type IV
5211 Xerxes Ave N
Multiple Family
2 Bldgs 24 Units Renewal
Bmw Holdings Llc
Did not meet requirements 61 = 2.54 per unit Type III None Type IV Type IV
7256 Unity Ave N
Multiple Family
11 Bldgs 112 Units Renewal
Unity Limited Partnership
Did not meet requirements 181 = 1.62 per unit Type III
8/18/22 Disorderly Conduct
3/23/22 Weapons
2/4/22 Aggravated Assault
10/4/22 Robbery
Type III Type III
4201 Lakeside Ave N, #104 Condo Renewal
Jmg Property Llc
Did not meet requirements
14 Type IV None Type IV Type III
4207 Lakeside Ave N, #220 Condo Renewal Matthew Blackler 1 Type I None Type I Type I
Rental Licenses for Council Approval 1.23.23
2006 Brookview Dr Single Renewal
Mnsf Ii W1 Llc
Met Requirements
1 Type I None Type I Type IV
3006 51st Ave N Single Renewal
Naisha Nicole Bell
Did not meet requirements 6 Type III None Type IV Type IV
3125 65th Ave N Single Renewal
Hp Minnesota I Llc
Did not meet requirements
16 Type IV None Type IV Type III
5300 France Ave N Single Renewal Ih3 Property Minnesota Lp
3 Type II None Type II Type II
5337 Queen Ave N Single Renewal
Edith Perlin/Gregory Perlin
Did not meet requirements
2 Type I None Type IV Type IV
5627 Knox Ave N Single Renewal PRO Operam Sub XIII LLC 0 Type I None Type I Type II
5712 Bryant Ave N Single Renewal
Fyr Sfr Borrower Llc
Met Requirements
0 Type I None Type I Type III
6018 Camden Ave N Single Renewal
Crystal Clear Investment Llc
Did not meet requirements
7 Type III None Type IV Type IV
6600 Dupont Ave N Single Renewal Thomas Le & Mai Le
12 Type IV None Type IV Type I
6807 Drew Ave N Single Renewal
John C Yufanyi
Met requirements
1 Type I None Type I Type IV
6812 Scott Ave N Single Renewal Lankia Lartey 8 Type III None Type III Type II
6937 Unity Ave N Single Renewal Wells Bovard
5 Type II None Type II Type II
*CFS = Calls for service for Renewal Licenses Only (Initial licenses are not applicable to calls for service and will be listed as N/A
** License type being issued
*** Initial licenses will not 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
Council R egular Meeng
DAT E:1/23/2023
TO :City Council
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edw ards , C ity M anager
T H R O U G H :N/A
BY:Eliz abeth H eyman, D irector of P ublic Works
S U B J E C T:Resolu2on A ccep2ng S tate C ontract P ricing and A w arding a Contract, P roject No. 2023-06,
2023 Park P layground Replacements
Requested Council A con:
- M oon to approve the r esoluon accepng the S tate C ontract pricing and aw ard a contract to Landscapes
S tructures, I nc. for P roject No. 2023-06, 2023 P lay ground Replacement.
B ackground:
A s par t of the C ity ’s 2 0 2 3 C apital I mprovement P r ogr am (C I P ) s taff are recommending replacing playground
equipment at the following five City parks:
· Eas t Palmer Park
· H appy H allow Park
· Lions Park
· Twin L ake Park
· Wangstad Park
· W illow Lane Parks
City s taff s elected F lagship Recrea2 on/L andscape S tr uctures , becaus e of their inclus ive play gr ound des igns,
community engagement process, and becaus e they ar e an approv ed v endor in the S tate of M innesota’s
coopera2ve purchas ing venture pr ogr am. T hey als o completed the C ity ’s playground replacements in 2021
and 2022. S taff have been s a2 s fied w ith their work and the quality of their equipment. Renderings of the
recommended playground designs are a@ached to this memo.
The table below s how s the 2023 project cos ts for each park . A s the v endor is part of the state’s coopera2ve
purchas ing program the C ity receives a state contract discount.
Park Equipment B id S tate C ontrac t Discount Removal/I nstall C osts Total
East Palmer $92,293.25 $34,647.09*$47,901.41 $105,547.57
Happy Hallow $52,684.00 $4,166.72 $37,049.42 $85,566.70
L ions $77,967.00 $6,189.36 $51,134.48 $122,912.12
Twin L ake $55,161 $4,231.77 $24,426.75 $75,355.98
Wangstad $47,733 $4,853.64 $32,827.45 $75,706.81
Willow L ane $47,838 $3,779.04 $15,851.86 $59,910.82
Total $373,676.25 $57,867.62 $209,191.37 $525,000.00
*T his equipment was a floor model at a na2o nal conf erence a @ended by B rooklyn C enter staff. As part o f the
conference, the floor model is sold at a steeply discounted price to a conference a@endee.
Playground Replacement P rogram in the C I P
A total of 2 0 park s located within Brooklyn C enter contain 2 1 s eparate playground equipment areas ; 18 that
are maintained by the City and three that ar e maintained by the adjacent s chools . Beginning in 2021, the City
began to replace play gr ound equipment at thes e 18 parks given that the equipment w as almos t all over 20
years old. The City ’s goal is to have all playground equipment maintained by the City upgraded by 2024.
B udget I ssues:
The 2023 C I P budget for playground replacements is $455,0 0 0 w ith a $78,0 8 0 carryover from the 2022
playground equipment r eplacement projects , for a total of $533,0 8 0 . T he propos al amount of $525,0 0 0 is
w ithin that total.
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
City s taff designed a community engagement proces s to gather input on the playground equipment designs .
S taff held neighborhood mee2ngs at each park loca2on and s urvey w as available online for thos e who could
not a@end. To promote the mee2ngs , and the online s urvey, pos t cards w ere sent to addresses w ithin an
approximately ten-minute walking dis tance from each park. Residents w ere shown two different des igns for
each playground. The equipment des igns were s elected and refined to reflect the consens us comments
received by s taff. 44 people a@ended the in-pers on mee2ngs and 52 people completed the online survey. The
final propos als were pres ented to the Parks and Recrea2on Commission on D ecember 20th, 2022 and the
Commission voted to recommend the des igns to C ity C ouncil.
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values:
Enhanced Community I mage
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip2on Upload D ate Type
W inning P layground D esigns 1/13/2023 Exhibit
2023 Park P layground Replacement - Bid A ward 1/13/2023 Res olu2on L e@er
2023 Winning Playground
Designs
Park and Rec Commission, 12/20/22
Carissa Goebel, Recreation Manager
Timeline Estimate
•Vote on colors December Meeting
•Contract approval by City Council in January
•Installation late spring-early summer 2023
2
East Palmer Park
3
Lions Park
4
Happy Hallow Park
5
Twin Lake Park
6
Wangstad Park
7
Willow Lane Park
8
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A C ONTRACT,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-06, 2023 PARK PLAYGROUND
REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to The Recreation Department’s desire to create a more
genuine community engagement process, Flagship Recreation/Landscape Structures was selected
due to their high recommendations from other communities, inclusive design and community
engagement. Through a communication process with community the following pricing was
selected of Minnesota State Contract pricing. Pricing as follows:
Park Equipment Bid State Contract Discount Removal/Install Costs Total
East Palmer $92,293.25 $34,647.09* $47,901.41 $105,547.57
Happy Hallow $52,684.00 $4,166.72 $37,049.42 $85,566.70
Lions $77,967.00 $6,189.36 $51,134.48 $122,912.12
Twin Lake $55,161 $4,231.77 $24,426.75 $75,355.98
Wangstad $47,733 $4,853.64 $32,827.45 $75,706.81
Willow Lane $47,838 $3,779.04 $15,851.86 $59,910.82
Total $373,676.25 $57,867.62 $209,191.37 $525,000.00
WHEREAS, Landscape Structures of Delano, Minnesota pricing is off the Minnesota State
Contract pricing and was the selected bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter
into a contract with Landscape Structures Inc. of Delano, Minnesota in the
name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Project No. 2023-06.
2. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows:
Estimated Project Costs: $525,000
Project Revenues: $533,080
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
January 23, 2023
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:1/23/2023
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:M ayor A pril G raves
S U B J E C T:Res olu,on in S upport of the M innesota H ealth P lan and Federal M edicare for A ll A ct
Requested Council A con:
- moon to approve a resoluon supporng the Minnesota H ealth P lan and Federal Medicare for A ll A ct
B ackground:
I n 2020, the C ity C ouncil approved res olu,on 2020-041; Resolu,on S uppor,ng the P ropos ed M innesota
H ealth P lan (current S F 1125/H F 1200).
At the January 9, 2023, workses s ion, there w as discussion of suppor,ng the M innesota H ealth P lan and
Federal M edicare for A ll A ct. This w ould replace res olu,on 2020-041. I n the dis cus s ion, there w as a
ques,on rais e if this was s imilar to efforts by S enator P ha. C ouncil asked that the res olu,on be compared to
the document of S enator P ha. I n the research completed by s taff, w e were unable to locate s uch document.
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
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip,on U pload D ate Type
Res olu,on 2020-041 1/20/2023 Backup M aterial
Res olu,on 1/21/2023 Resolu,on Le>er
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MINNESOTA HEALTH PLAN AND
FEDERAL MEDICARE FOR ALL ACT
WHEREAS, the system of private health insurance in the United States creates
financial and bureaucratic barriers that prevent individuals from obtaining needed medical care,
drives up the overall costs of health care at unsustainable rates, and saddles individuals,
businesses, and local government with unsustainable health care costs; and
WHEREAS, a 2021 survey found that more than one-quarter of Minnesotans
struggled to pay their medical bills and nearly half delayed or skipped needed medical care due
to concerns about cost; and
WHEREAS, at the current rate of growth Minnesota’s total health care spending
will double from $56.6 billion to $104 billion in 10 years to be 19 percent of our state economy,
more than housing and transportation; and
WHEREAS, healthcare expenses for city of Brooklyn Center employees have
been increasing at an unsustainable annual rate of nearly 10 percent, putting upward pressure on
local property taxes and threatening the financial stability of the city budget; and
WHEREAS, members of the Brooklyn Center City Council are committed to
being responsible stewards of residents’ tax dollars; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota employers’ health insurance costs are increasing at a
faster rate than the national average; and
WHEREAS, a well-designed and efficient universal public health finance system
would guarantee all Minnesotans high quality health care regardless of employment status,
would reduce the complexity and bureaucracy of our health-care system, and would provide
significant financial savings to individuals, businesses, and local government; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Health Plan (S.F. 1643) would create a universal
public health finance system that will contain costs and save money and provide high quality,
comprehensive health care for every Minnesotan, while relieving both public and private
employers of the burden of providing health care benefits; and
WHEREAS, the federal Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976) would create a
similar system at the national level that would guarantee all Americans health coverage
regardless of employment status while saving $2 trillion to $5 trillion in national health care
spending over 10 years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brooklyn Center affirms that
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
healthcare is a basic human need, which must be guaranteed to all Minnesotans and U.S.
residents through a well-designed and efficient public health finance system that guarantees
health coverage to all individuals regardless of employment status.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that to achieve the goal of a well-designed and
efficient public health finance system the council endorses the Minnesota Health Plan (S.F.
1643) and the federal Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the council urges Brooklyn Center state and
federal legislative delegations to co-sponsor and support the Minnesota Health Plan (S.F. 1643)
and the federal Medicare for All Act of 2021 (H.R. 1976), or similar legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the council requests that city administration
inform Brooklyn Center’s state and federal legislative delegations of this resolution.
January 23, 2023
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:1/23/2023
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, C ity C lerk/I nterim A s s is tant C ity M anager
S U B J E C T:Res olu.on Revoking Res olu.on No. 2019-120 and Renaming the P hysical S pace to the
O ffice of the City Council
Requested Council A con:
- moon to approve a resoluon revoking resoluon no. 2019-120 and renaming the physical space to the
office of the city council
B ackground:
O n S eptember 23, 2019, the City Council approved resolu.on 2019-120; authorizing and es tablishing a
physical s pace as the office of the M ayor in the City H all building of Brooklyn C enter.
At the January 9, 2023, study s ession, the city council came to a cons ensus to rename the office to O ffice of
the C ity C ouncil w ith acces s to all members . This resolu.on w ill authoriz e the change.
B udget I ssues:
- None
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
- None
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
- None
S trategic Priories and Values:
Enhanced Community I mage, S afe, S ecure, S table C ommunity, C us tomer I n.macy , O pera.onal Excellence
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip.on U pload D ate Type
Res olu.on 2019-120 1/20/2023 Backup M aterial
Res olu.on 1/20/2023 Resolu.on Le;er
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. ________
RESOLUTION REVOKING RESOLUTION 2019-120, AUTHORIZING AND
ESTABLISHING A PHYSICAL SPACE AS THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR IN THE CITY
HALL BUILDING OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND RENAMING THE PHYSICAL SPACE
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the City Council and Mayor routinely conduct City Elected Official
business and meet with residents, business representatives, and stakeholder groups; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, February 11, 2019, the Mayor requested the
establishment of exclusive Mayor office space for which there was no City Council consensus;
and
WHEREAS, on Monday, February 25, 2019, the City Council consented to the
authorization and establishment of a physical space as the Office of the Mayor/City Council; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, September 9, 2019, the Mayor requested the
authorization and establishment of exclusive Mayor office space; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, September 9, 2019, the City Council consented to the
authorization and establishment of exclusive Mayor office space; and
WHEREAS, at January 9, 2023, City Council Study Session there was a consensus
to rename the space to the Office of the City Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to rename the physical space at city hall to the Office of the City
Council.
January 23, 2023
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:1/23/2023
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, C ity C lerk/I nterim A s s is tant C ity M anager
S U B J E C T:A pproval of Minutes
Requested Council A con:
- Moon to approve the following minutes:
D ecember 5 - S pecial M eeng
D ecember 12 - S tudy S ession
D ecember 12 - Regular S ession
D ecember 21 - S pecial Execuve S ession
B ackground:
I n accordance with M innesota S tate S tatute 15.17, the official records of all mee5ngs must be documented
and approved by the governing body.
B udget I ssues:
None
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
None
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
None
S trategic Priories and Values:
O pera5onal Excellence
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip5on U pload D ate Type
12.5 S pecial S ession 1/3/2023 Backup M aterial
12.12 S tudy S es s ion 1/3/2023 Backup M aterial
12.12 Regular 1/4/2023 Backup M aterial
12.21 S pecial Execu5ve 1/21/2023 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
SPECIAL SESSION
DECEMBER 5, 2022
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Special Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott
at 6:37 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Ryan,
and April Graves were present. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of
Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm, and Communication Coordinator/Interim Assistant City
Manager Angel Smith.
3. 2023 BUDGET
3a. CONSIDERATION OF THE 2023 BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and commended Council, Staff, and
community for moving together through the churning times. The City faced a unique economic
condition along with COVID-19, the death of Daunte Wright, and civil unrest.
Dr. Edwards showed a table with comparison cities, their population, poverty level, per capita
income, and median housing value. Of the comparable cities, Brooklyn Center has the highest
poverty level, the lowest per capita income, and the lowest median housing value. When
presenting the budget, Staff must consider what is affordable and accessible to the community. He
added the tax capacity of Brooklyn Center is primarily residential. Dr. Edwards stated the City
must consider how to diversify the tax base.
Dr. Edwards explained the budget considered organizational stability, the balance of the
community both now and in seven generations, and light of gentrification, Council strategic
priorities, and a community-centered City through capacity building, co-creating, and being its
best self.
Dr. Edwards showed the organizational chart for Brooklyn Center and noted residents are at the
top. Then the Council provides direction to the City Manager to enact goals and priorities
throughout Staff. There is an Office of Equity and Human Resources and the Office of Community
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Prevention, Health, and Safety. Departments include Public Works, Community Development,
Financial Services, Administration, Recreation, Fire, and Police.
Dr. Edwards noted the vision of Brooklyn Center as a thriving, diverse community with a full
range of housing, business, cultural and recreational offerings. It is a safe and inclusive place that
people of all ages love to call home, and visitors enjoy it due to its convenient location and
commitment to a healthy environment. The mission of the City of Brooklyn Center is to ensure
an attractive, clean, safe, and inclusive community that enhances the quality of life for all people
and preserves the public trust.
Dr. Edwards stated Brooklyn Center has values of customer intimacy, meaning a commitment to
serving each customer with dignity and respect which requires seeking to understand the needs of
each customer and deliver quality service that will be understood and appreciated, and operational
excellence, which is a commitment to delivering quality services cost-effectively and efficiently
and to be good stewards of the limited resources made available by the citizens.
Dr. Edwards explained City outcomes include the existence of a healthy and safe residence, healthy
and safe youth and their environment for seven generations to come, equitable and diverse
businesses, equitable stable, and diverse tax base, a public trust, people feeling welcomed,
residents feeling a sense of community pride, equitably diverse housing without gentrification or
displacement, an increased household median income without harm, and a clean and safe human
environment.
Dr. Edwards added the strategic priorities of the City are an enhanced community image, resident
economic stability, inclusive community engagement, inclusive community engagement, targeted
redevelopment, safe, secure, and stable community, and key transportation investments.
Dr. Edwards stated the proposed budget has several highlights. There is $50,000 assigned for
market competitiveness to ensure they are keeping and attracting the best Staff. It is a phased
funding process. $409,447 is for a three percent salary adjustment toward a livable wage. Almost
$50,000 was budgeted for natural gas inflation. Central Garage requires replacements for
$389,254. Also, general inflation was considered in the proposed budget.
Dr. Edwards stated if they want certain outcomes met, they must consider budget allotments. The
proposed budget includes a Performance Measurement Analyst for $100,000. It is the only new
position for 2023. Several positions were requested by Departments, but there is no funding
available.
Dr. Edwards noted three Police Staff positions were frozen pending a labor study and the
recommendations from the Implementation Committee. $300,000 has been allocated for phased
funding and to unfreeze one police Staff.
Dr. Edwards added the proposed budget also allots $75,000 to sustain public safety alternatives
through phased funding. The strategy was to fund new public safety alternatives with grant dollars,
which has been secured. Then each year, a portion of the required funding is allocated to make
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the program more sustainable long-term.
Dr. Edwards noted the proposed budget includes an allotted $100,000 for youth violence
prevention and response strategy, which is yet another phase of funding. This work is done with
the Violence Interrupters. The goal is to have multiple strategies to address public safety.
Dr. Edwards pointed out there are several items requested by the unfunded Departments. The total
requested levy increase would be 17.1 percent. The proposed budget is a levy of 6.9 percent.
Unfunded requests include four part-time park liaisons at $91,000 and election off-year funding
stabilization at $50,000.
Dr. Edwards invited Director of Fiscal and Support Services Angela Holm to continue the Staff
presentation.
Director of Fiscal and Support Services Angela Holm explained the City’s current budget policies
provide a basic framework and assist in the decision-making process. Policies include a balanced
budget, current revenue should pay for current expenses, contingency of up to five percent of the
budget, providing adequate funding for capital replacement & maintenance, the budget should
describe goals, services, and programs, and a targeted unassigned General Fund balance of 50 to
52 percent of the next year’s General Fund budget.
Ms. Holm noted there are also revenue policies that direct how the City maintains the ability to
pay for services it provides its customers. The policies include maintaining a diversified and stable
revenue system, annual revenue estimates completed through an objective conservative anal ytical
process, user fees should be reviewed and revised on an annual basis, fees and user charges for
Enterprise Funds should fully support total direct and indirect costs, and user fees for City services
will generally be established at a level which will recover the full cost of providing the service.
Ms. Holm explained General Fund revenues by source are a majority from property taxes. Lodging
taxes are anticipated to increase, and the increase in revenue from licenses and permits is expected
to increase due to the Opportunity Site. Intergovernmental revenue and charges for services will
decrease. Ms. Holm added the budget has an overall revenue increase of 7.6. Investments would
increase by 30.8 percent, general revenue increase by 59 percent, and public safety revenue by
90.12 percent.
Ms. Holm showed a table with expenditures by function. From an administrative standpoint, they
are running very efficiently, as seen in the percent change of general government expenditures.
Police Department has the largest portion of the General Fund. $300,000 was inadvertently
removed from the Police budget last year, so that was added. Also, there are some necessary
vehicle purchases and body-worn cameras that result in a large increase in the budget. The budget
process also considers the impact of inflation. Overall, the expenditure increase proposed is 7.66
percent.
Ms. Holm pointed out the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is an organic document used for short-
and long-term project planning over 15 years. 2023 capital improvements total $8.3 million.
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Ms. Holm stated the percent change in the total City level would be 6.9 percent with the proposed
budget and the HRA levy would be a 5.48 percent increase. Ms. Holm showed a graph comparing
nearby similar nearby cities with the proposed 2023 levy. Brooklyn Center has the lowest levy
after New Hope, Maplewood, and Richfield. White Bear Lake and Fridley have a proposed levy
that is more than double of Brooklyn Center.
Ms. Holm explained General Fund revenues by source are a majority from property taxes. The
percentage from property taxes would go down by one percent from 2022. She showed a pie chart
of the General Fund broken up by funding source, Department, and object. Police Department has
the largest portion of the General Fund. Personnel services account for a large majority of what
the General Fund is spent on.
Ms. Holm stated overall the taxable market value has increased by 16.9 percent. Industrial and
residential properties have increased the most, both of which have increased by almost 20 percent.
The increases provide a larger tax base. The tax capacity for residential properties still accounts
for over half of the City’s tax capacity. For 2023, it is 54.5 percent, which is a few percentage
points higher than in 2022.
Ms. Holm noted the median home value in Brooklyn Center for 2023 is $259,000. Since 2009,
the lowest median home value was $114,200 in 2014. Since then, there has been a steady increase
in median home values. Since 2022, there has been an increase of about $35,000 in the median
home value.
Ms. Holm showed a slide that showed the City property tax rates for each year since 2015
compared with the percentage. The percentages have decreased over time because the property
values have increased.
Ms. Holm stated a single-family residential home with an average home value would be impacted
by a 6.9 percent levy increase with an additional $149 in property taxes for 2023. Each incremental
one percent levy impact would be an additional $12. She pointed out the median value property
would pay 39 percent of their taxes to Brooklyn Center.
Councilmember Ryan noted the percentage change in expenditures from the general fund is 7.66
percent, which is very close to the inflation rate. The tax capacity of the City has increased due to
raising home values, but the expenditures are still on point with inflation. He added the pie charts
are helpful for the public to see the proportions of the expenditures.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked what the “other services” for expenditures refer to.
Ms. Holm stated the number refers to the joint powers agreement, insurance, and other non-
departmental expenses.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the number of officers is reflected in the budget. Dr.
Edwards stated last year three positions were frozen, and at most 46 officers could be hired. The
2023 budget is reflective of 49 officers.
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Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the labor study has a date expected to be returned.
Dr. Edwards stated Staff anticipates the labor study will be returned to Staff by January 1, 2023.
Councilmember Butler asked if improvements to the Heritage Center are included in the proposed
budget. Dr. Edwards stated the repairs are included in the CIP.
Ms. Holm added there would be some money for improvements included in the Heritage Center
budget as well, which is an enterprise fund.
Councilmember Butler pointed out it has been difficult to fill police roles. She asked if the budget
for officers can be reallocated elsewhere. Dr. Edwards stated the intent is to fill the positions.
Excess money would be shifted to personnel the following year.
Mayor Elliott asked what happens to the unused funds in its budget year. Ms. Holm stated any
excess at the end of the year goes to the unassigned fund balance. It can stay there or it can be
transferred out to the fund balance if it meets certain requirements. It is a savings account of sorts.
Mayor Elliott asked if the excess funds would offset the levy. Dr. Edwards stated the funds would
be there in case of emergency expenditures. They are generally unassigned otherwise.
Councilmember Ryan noted there are deficits in the Police Department for non-sworn personnel.
He asked if that was addressed in the proposed budget. Dr. Edwards confirmed the budget
requested by the Police Department is included in the proposed budget. Councilmember Ryan
explained there have been situations where offenders have been released because non-sworn
personnel couldn’t keep up with the numbers. Therefore, it is a concern.
Councilmember Graves asked if the leftover funds from the pilot programs would just be rolled
over for the next two years instead. Dr. Edwards confirmed that was correct.
Councilmember Graves asked what happened to the $300,000 that was supposed to be frozen. Dr.
Edwards stated the $300,000 was not accounted for and not included in the budget.
Councilmember Graves commended Departments for creating new positions without spending
more money. It shows they run their Departments very well. She added she appreciates the
additional slides at the end of the presentation.
Mayor Elliott moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
A resident noted there is a line item called health with a 589 percent increase. He asked why there
was such a significant increase in one item. Dr. Edwards stated the item is related to accounting.
There was money received from grants in the Office of Prevention, Health, and Safety. A majority
of the increase was due to grant funding.
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A resident stated it is listed as an expenditure. Dr. Edwards stated about $250,000 has been
expended from the grant funding.
Mayor Elliott stated the tax statement is for 2023. Ms. Holm stated the grant funds are both a
revenue and an expense to net zero. The statement the community member received only reflects
the expenditure because that is the information required to be submitted to the agency that
circulates the information. The money expended at the time the numbers were submitted was
around $150,000.
A resident stated he opposes the property tax increases as they are based on a burst bubble. The
market value of his home increased by 17 percent. The estimated market value of the home online
is half of that increase. The City is overestimating the increase in value and using that to over-tax
residents. In short, he is being taxed at a value that he cannot sell his home for. When adding the
reduction for homesteading, it is closer to 20 percent. That is one-third of his monthly budget for
housing being allocated to property taxes. A resident explained he is on a fixed income, and cannot
continue to afford his home with the increases. The City is increasing home values to suit its
budget.
Dr. Edwards stated there is a division between property evaluation and the budget. The County
sets property values. The budget is created based on services needed within the community. The
only role the City has in the valuing of properties is supporting homeowners to maintain their
properties.
A resident stated he has called the issue into question with the assessor. His property is rated as
the fourth-highest property in the neighborhood, but he has the same house as everyone else in his
neighborhood does. There is also a disparity in the range of home value for the same 30 houses.
In the past, he has addressed the issue with the City assessor which decreased his property taxes.
Mayor Elliott stated the evaluation of the property value must be addressed with the County
Assessor, and Staff would provide the contact information to the resident.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked when Brooklyn Center stopped using a City assessor
and began using County assessors in 2015. Councilmember Ryan stated the assessments changed
under the recommendation of the Community Development Director at the time to save the City
some money. Property has an assessed value and then the property taxes are driven by the tax
capacity of the various properties in the City. Brooklyn Center has to be careful with how money
is spent as it impacts the property taxes of homeowners.
Joseph L. asked how many people are employed by the Police Department today in comparison to
the last few years. Dr. Edwards stated he will pull up the number.
Joseph L. stated the City property tax has increased by almost 19 percent. He showed a homestead
exemption chart. The advantage of the homestead exemption only benefits him when he sells.
Instead, he is expected to pay the tax increase on a fixed income. The homestead exemption is
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useless and damaging, particularly for the houses in Brooklyn Center. He added he sent an email
with more information on his concerns about the homestead exemption.
Dr. Edwards stated he would respond to Joseph L.’s email with more information.
Kevin S. agreed it is difficult for folks on a fixed income to afford the property tax increases. He
stated he even has problems affording the increases while working 60-hour weeks. Residential tax
capacity went up 2.1 percent, likely due to the increase in home value. He asked why apartment
values went down and why commercial values went down. Kevin S. thanked Staff and Council
for their hard work.
Lilian M. noted they are increasing funds to add another officer, but there are reductions in health
and safety programs. The approach seems reactive rather than proactive. She asked for the
reasoning behind the approach.
Lilian M. asked what is being done to support code enforcement. There are several homes in her
area with some issues. She asked how the City is supporting long-time homeowners.
Dr. Edwards stated the approach to public safety is a balance. The new Office was created last
year which was an investment in prevention. There was a larger amount of money that went into
setting up the Office which was kickstarted with a grant. Grant funding was also secured to
promote additional work. The decrease in the fund was due to expenditures from 2022. The
remaining grant funds will be spent in the next couple of years while building the capacity of the
Office and its programs.
Dr. Edwards added a housing study has been completed and the City received some
recommendations that will be implemented in 2023. Affordability is a concern, and Staff tries to
balance growth and gentrification.
Laurie Ann M. asked what the levy increase is because it is confusing. Dr. Edwards stated the levy
increase is 6.9 percent.
Laurie Ann M. noted the City isn’t tracking grants and there isn’t a policy. She asked if there will
be a position added to track grants. If not, she asked who will be responsible for making sure the
grant information and acquisition are completed. Staff is already stretched thin.
Mayor Elliott reminded Laurie Ann M. that all remarks and questions be directed to him according
to the Council rules.
Dr. Edwards stated there isn’t a Staff member dedicated to grants. Council has directed Staff to
develop a policy related to grants. Each Department is responsible for tracking its grants, and the
procedures will be fleshed out with the new policy.
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Laurie Ann M. asked if the tax increment financing and other funding are included in the budget
for the Opportunity Site. Dr. Edwards stated more information on the Opportunity Site will come
forth as it is part of the Economic Development Authority budget.
Laurie Ann M. asked if the businesses that have gone into bankruptcy are accounted for by the
City. She asked if the City has considered awarding contracts to the businesses that have gone
bankrupt. Dr. Edwards asked what the question was.
Laurie Ann M. stated the JO property is bankrupt. The City has acquired some vacant buildings.
She asked if the loss of revenue is accounted for in the budget. Dr. Edwards doesn’t have any
investment in the property besides the initial purchase of the land. The City would recover any
losses.
Laurie Ann M. asked if the outstanding contracts are carried over for each Department’s budget.
Dr. Edwards stated any contracts continuing into 2023 would be accounted for in the budget.
Dr. Edwards noted he has an update on the number of police officers. The City is authorized for
49 officers, and there are currently 39 officers employed. 31 officers can actively take calls while
others may be in training or on desk duty.
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt Resolution No.
2022-129 adopting the 2023 annual city budget.
Councilmember Ryan noted all budgets are a compromise. While he does not support every line
item, he will support it. He was adamant about fully funding the Police Department. He urged the
2023 Council to review public safety efforts and the excessive communications budget.
Councilmember Graves thanked Staff for their work and balance of competing needs while staying
true to the priorities of the Council. Councilmember Butler agreed with the comments of
Councilmember Graves.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson agreed Staff is to be commended for their resiliency and
adaptability. She noted her appreciation that the Police Department is fully funded for 49 sworn
positions.
Mayor Elliott explained he wanted a lower levy as it has a significant impact on the residents. The
issue is multi-faceted. He suggested a process for citizens to become more engaged in budgeting
development. The priorities need to continue to align with their values, but there is room for
improvement.
Motion passed unanimously.
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3b. CITY MANAGER'S BUDGET TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR 2023 FISCAL
YEAR
Mayor Elliott moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to accept the City Manager's Budget
Transmittal Letter for The 2023 City of Brooklyn Center Budget.
Motion passed unanimously.
3c. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
3d. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-130; APPROVING THE 2023-2037 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND 2023 CAPITAL PROGRAM ADOPTION
Mayor Elliott moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt of RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
130, a Resolution approving the 2023-2037 capital improvement plan and 2023 capital program
adoption.
3e. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-131; APPROVING FINAL TAX CAPACITY LEVIES
FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS AND A MARKET
VALUE TAX LEVY FOR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAYABLE IN 2023
Mayor Elliott moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt of RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
131, a Resolution approving final tax capacity levies for the general fund and debt service funds
and a market value tax levy for housing and redevelopment authority for property taxes payable
in 2023.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Elliott moved and Councilmember Graves seconded the adjournment of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting at 7:52 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
DECEMBER 12, 2022
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a Study Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott
at 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves (arrived at 6:17 p.m.),
Kris Lawrence-Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, City
Attorney Jason Hill, and City Clerk/Interim Assistant City Manager Barb Suciu.
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if Consent Agenda Item 6e. An Ordinance Adopting a
Unified Development Code and Amending the City Code of Ordinances by Repealing Chapters
15 and 34 and Repealing and Replacing Chapter 35 (Second Reading) could be moved to Council
Consideration Items so she has more time to review it. She noted her respect for Staff’s work on
the item.
Mayor Elliott stated he is comfortable voting on the item as they have discussed it for quite some
time. He noted it would be difficult for a new Council to take on the new year along with many
other new items.
Councilmember Butler stated she doesn’t have an issue moving the item to a future meeting.
Councilmember Ryan pointed out he doesn’t have an objection to moving the item to a future
meeting, although it would be a new Council. It could be helpful for the new Council to thoroughly
review the ordinance.
Mayor Elliott stated the Council could wait to decide on the item until Councilmember Graves
arrives.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted there was a slight change in the minutes, but she has
relayed it to Staff.
Mayor Elliott asked for the page number of the minute City Clerk Barb Suciu stated the change is
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on page 6 of the November 9, 2022, Joint meeting towards the bottom of the page.
Councilmember Ryan added there was a recent discussion between him and a Brooklyn Park
Councilmember regarding concerns of insignificant engagement between the two Councils for
Consent Agenda Item 6f. Rescinding Notice of Withdrawal Membership in the Minneapolis
Northwest Tourism Bureau.
Councilmember Graves arrived at 6:17 p.m.
Councilmember Ryan suggested having a Staff member attend the board meetings to provide more
thorough information to the Council. Councilmember Graves noted she is on top of the concerns
raised by Councilmember Ryan.
Mayor Elliott reviewed the earlier conversation about Consent Agenda Item 6e. An Ordinance
Adopting a Unified Development Code and Amending the City Code of Ordinances by Repealing
Chapters 15 and 34 and Repealing and Replacing Chapter 35 (Second Reading) for
Councilmember Graves to provide input.
Councilmember Graves noted she isn’t opposed to pushing back the vote, but it depends on the
thoughts of Staff. City Manager Reggie Edwards explained the current code has problems and
causes issues for residents and Staff. However, there is no particular deadline requirement.
Councilmember Graves asked which issues are concerning to Councilmember Lawrence -
Anderson. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson explained the document is very large. She has
some questions about the sign ordinance and would like a better understanding of the impact of
the proposed sign ordinance.
Mayor Elliott added he would like to vote on the matter. Any issues with the sign ordinance can
be amended at a later date. Councilmember Graves noted her agreement.
Mayor Elliott asked how existing properties would be impacted. City Attorney Jason Hill stated
any properties out of compliance with the new ordinance, would be a legal non-conforming use if
currently legal.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection, Mayor Elliott adjourned the Study Session at 6:27 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
DECEMBER 12, 2022
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH THE CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in an Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Mike
Elliott at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-
Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public
Works Elizabeth Heyman, City Planner Olivia Boerschinger, Assistant City Engineer James Soltis,
City Clerk/Interim Assistant City Manager Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
Mayor Mike Elliott opened the meeting for Informal Open Forum.
No one wished to address the Council.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Elliott recessed the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Mayor Elliott reconvened the meeting at 6:56 p.m. – no audio
2. INVOCATION
3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a Regular Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott
at 7:03 p.m.
4. ROLL CALL
Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-
Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public
Works Elizabeth Heyman, City Planner Olivia Boerschinger, Assistant City Engineer James Soltis,
City Clerk/Interim Assistant City Manager Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Jason Hill.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve the
Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Joint CC/FC minutes of
November 9, 2022, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 9, 2022 – Jt. CC/FC
2. November 14, 2022 – Canvass Board
3. November 14, 2022 – Study Session
4. November 14, 2022 – Regular Session
5. November 21, 2022 – Jt. CC/FC
6b. LICENSES
LIQUOR INTOXICATING
Top Golf 6420 Camden Avenue N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
LIQUOR INTOXICATING – SUNDAY SALES
Top Golf 6420 Camden Avenue N
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
MECHANICAL
Mespo Heating & Cooling Inc 1904 Glenwood Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Inc 7450 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 95294
Travis Glanzer HVAC 2470 Island Drive
Spring Park, MN 55384
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
4216 Lakebreeze Avenue N Judd Duninick
6937 Palmer Lake Drive W Michael T Brooks
INITIAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
5849 Colfax Avenue N Bay Street Homes, LLC
INITIAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
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6825 Camden Avenue N Christian Paese Et Al Eleonor
Thomas
RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
5341 Penn Avenue N Lifetime Resrcs Prop Mgt LLC
1605 56th Avenue N Fyr Sfr Borrower LLC
3701 66th Avenue N Victor O Ogunbanwo
5301 France Avenue N Juniper Land Trust Llc
5900 Pearson Drive Mary T Properties Llc
6908 Unity Avenue N Sun Llc
7211 Camden Avenue N Bannerman Real Estate
7212 Humboldt Avenue N Ih2 Property Illinois Lp
RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
4309 63rd Avenue N Azingo, LLC
5755 Humboldt Avenue N Toan Thanh Truong
5901 Aldrich Avenue N Fyr Sfr Borrower LLC
6231 Chowen Avenue N Cameron Hedlund
RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
3306 62nd Avenue N S A Adejuwon Jr/o D Adejuwon
5324 Boulder Lane Real Assets Llc
6611 Camden Drive Jenn-Yuan Chen/Shin Chiang
7049 Regent Avenue N Home Sfr Borrower Llc
RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
4200 Winchester Lane Obafemi Oladeji
6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-132; DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR
2023 ELECTIONS
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6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-133; REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR A NEW
FIRE TRUCK
6e. AN ORDINANCE NO. 2022-09; ADOPTING A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE AND AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
REPEALING CHAPTERS 15 AND 34 AND REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 35 (SECOND READING) AND RESOLUTION
NO. 2022-134; APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY’S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
CODE AND AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
REPEALING CHAPTERS 15 AND 34 AND REPEALING AND
REPLACING CHAPTER 35
6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-135; RESCINDING NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL
MEMBERSHIP IN THE MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST TOURISM
BUREAU
6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-136; DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES AT CERTAIN
PROPERTIES IN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-137; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH A LAW FIRM FOR LEGAL
SERVICES
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-138; RECOGNIZING MIKE ELLIOTT FOR SERVING
AS MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 2019 THROUGH 2022
Councilmember Graves read in full a Resolution recognizing Mike Elliott for servings as Mayor
of the City of Brooklyn Center 2019-2022.
Councilmember Butler thanked Mayor Elliott for his hard work and leadership throughout his
term. She noted there were several unprecedented events, and Mayor Elliott handled them with
grace. He was bold and sacrificed his time.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted she has learned a lot from Mayor Elliott and has a great
deal of respect for his passion. She stated his charismatic personality will take him far, and she
looks forward to seeing where life takes him.
Councilmember Ryan pointed out Mayor Elliott served during a difficult term with the death of
Duante Wright. He noted his appreciation of Mayor Elliott’s efforts and thanked him for his
service.
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Councilmember Graves stated Mayor Elliott jumped into his role immediately and served during
a difficult time and she looks forward to continuing to work with Mayor Elliott. Councilmember
Graves pointed out they share several values but had different methods of promoting those values.
She added she learned a lot from Mayor Elliott.
City Manager Reggie Edwards stated he was honored and humbled to have had the opportunity to
serve with Mayor Elliott. He stated Mayor Elliott reminds him of the sharp wit of Malcolm X.
Mayor Elliott has countless leadership qualities and has fundamentally impacted the City through
the Duante Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act and
community engagement efforts.
Mayor Elliott noted his first time interacting with Brooklyn Center City government was when he
applied for a permit to do a car wash for his prom. He came to know previous Mayors of Brooklyn
Center through the Rotary Club and other community events.
Mayor Elliott thanked the community for voting for him and his colleagues for serving together.
Part of the reason he ran for Mayor in the first place was due to the diversity of Brooklyn Center,
noting immigrants have been the engine of the United States. Brooklyn Center has the opportunity
to harness that collective and to continue engaging community members.
Mayor Elliott added Brooklyn Center has become more focused on equity. The Council has
uniquely enhanced tenant protection rights, reimagined public safety, and worked directly with
community members. Brooklyn Center is poised to do a lot of work in the area of public safety
and alternative prevention programming.
Mayor Elliott stated on a cold day in February, Nelson Mandela spoke before a large crowd and
said, “Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action,
not words. Act with courage and vision.” He stated Nelson Mandela believed poverty is manmade
and can be eradicated.
Mayor Elliott pointed out he has learned and grown immensely throughout his term. He stated he
looks forward to the leadership of April Graves and has confidence in her ability to impact
Brooklyn Center.
Mayor Elliott thanked Councilmember Ryan for his service and Councilmember Lawrence-
Anderson for her quiet yet dangerous approach to serving on the Council. She is a fiscal hawk
with an agenda. He added she would have to take the role of resident historian from
Councilmember Ryan.
Mayor Elliott thanked Councilmember Butler for all she has done in her role on the Council. Her
efforts are admirable. She is not the loudest person, but she is a strong leader and boldly speaks
up for issues important to the community.
Mayor Elliott thanked Dr. Edwards for his work. Dr. Edwards is very innovative and brings a
refreshing energy to the City.
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Mayor Elliott thanked City Clerk Barb Suciu for helping him learn everything when he became
Mayor. The City Clerk knows everything and does a great job.
Mayor Elliott thanked City Attorney Jason Hill for the work done by him and his firm. They
stepped up to provide support throughout the civil unrest and subsequent needs of the City.
Mayor Elliott added his heart goes out to Amity Dimock and Katie Wright. The mothers have a
heart for transformation to happen in the wake of great tragedy. Mayor Elliott noted he is grateful
for their work in Brooklyn Center.
Mayor Elliott thanked Staff for their tireless work and all of their efforts that go unnoticed as they
maintain the basic services of the City.
Mayor Elliott called on the community to celebrate their differences and to continue working
together for a better Brooklyn Center.
Community member Lori B. thanked Mayor Elliott for his service as Mayor. He has supported
tenant protection rights, City development, and public safety issues. Mayor Elliott is not afraid to
go up against an unjust system. While he received scrutiny for his decisions, Mayor Elliott stood
strong. Everyone makes mistakes, especially while trying to make extraordinary changes. She
wished him the best in the future.
Community member Julie B. pointed out her daughter wanted to be present for Mayor Elliott’s last
meeting. She recalled the first time she met Mayor Elliott and his ability to make people feel seen
and celebrated. Mayor Elliott showed up at an important time in Julie B.’s daughter’s life and
made a significant impact. Julie B. noted Mayor Elliott faced unprecedented times and boldly
opened new doors for the community despite unmatched scrutiny.
Julie B. noted she doesn’t know Councilmember Ryan as well. She thanked him for his length of
service to Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Ryan stated he hopes he did the best with what he
had to work with.
Community member Matt B. acknowledged the service of Mayor Elliott and the boldness of his
term as Mayor. He stated he looks forward to seeing what Mayor Elliott does next.
Community member Katie W. stated Brooklyn Center couldn’t have asked for a better Mayor in
the last four years, especially when she lost her son. It was clear Mayor Elliott was what the
community needed in the aftermath of her son’s death because he sincerely cared. Katie W. added
her family would always support Mayor Elliott.
Community member Amity D. noted her comments were similar to that of Katie W. She explained
they were so lucky to have an elected official who did more than just apologize. He stood by them
in the pursuit of justice. Mayor Elliott worked tirelessly to pass and support the efforts of the
Duante Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act.
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Community member Joy thanked Mayor Elliott for his service and for trusting her to assist with
the work on the Implementation Committee.
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-138; recognizing Mayor Elliott for serving as Mayor of the City of
Brooklyn Center for 2019-2022.
7b. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-139; RECOGNIZING DAN RYAN FOR SERVING AS A
COUNCIL MEMBER FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 2007
THROUGH 2022
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson read in full a Resolution recognizing Dan Ryan for serving
as Councilmember for the City of Brooklyn Center 2007-2022.
Mayor Elliott stated he quickly realized Councilmember Ryan has an immense depth and breadth
of understanding of City operations. Councilmember Ryan consistently shows up for what
matters. He has brought ample honor and commitment to the role. Councilmember Ryan thanked
Mayor Elliott for his comments.
Councilmember Ryan read a prepared statement. He thanked the Council, Staff, community
members, and guests for their support. His decision not to run was determined before his 2018
campaign as he realized he wasn’t getting any younger. In the days ahead, he will determine what
the future holds. He thanked the community members for electing him multiple times and for
trusting him. Councilmember Ryan noted he would forever be in their debt.
Councilmember Ryan thanked his wife for her continued support and the volunteers who helped
with his campaign.
Councilmember Ryan pointed out the impact former City Manager Curt Boganey had on his time
as a Councilmember. Mr. Boganey was wise and helped Councilmember Ryan become a better
public servant. Councilmember Ryan thanked Dr. Edwards for his professionalism and hard work
throughout the difficult recent times and Mr. Hill for his service to the City.
Councilmember Ryan thanked the Brooklyn Center Police Department for their commitment to
serving the City, especially in difficult circumstances. Public safety is the primary job of the City.
Councilmember Ryan noted Council sets the priorities for the City and the City Manager directs
Staff to fulfill the priorities. Local government is a collaborative effort, so any successes during
his tenure are due to the combined work of Staff and Council. Councilmember Ryan stated the
new Council will be a great team and will move the City in the right direction.
Councilmember Ryan shared a quote by John F. Kennedy, “One person can make a difference, and
everyone should try.” Councilmember Ryan stated he was one person who just tried.
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Councilmember Butler thanked Councilmember Ryan for his service. He has always show n up
with dedication and integrity. Councilmember Ryan has missed very few meetings and always
dresses up. He has a great depth of knowledge, and she has grown from knowing and interacting
with Councilmember Ryan. She added the value of Councilmember Ryan’s insight will be missed
by the Council. Councilmember Ryan thanked Councilmember Butler for her comments.
Councilmember Graves stated Councilmember Butler hit most of her key points. She shared a
story of getting to know Councilmember Ryan and discussing a resolution promoting racial equity
in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Graves noted she and Councilmember Ryan may have
different perspectives, but they have been able to have robust, healthy discussions. She thanked
him for his service. Councilmember Ryan thanked Councilmember Graves.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson noted 16 years of public service is a feat, and
Councilmember Ryan has had an unwavering commitment to Brooklyn Center. He epitomizes
who a public servant is. She will miss his thoroughness and attention to detail. Councilmember
Ryan has the uncanny ability to relate every conversation to the French Revolution or World War
II. She stated it has been a pleasure to serve with Councilmember Ryan and he will be missed.
Councilmember Ryan thanked Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson for her comments.
Dr. Edwards stated it has been an honor to serve with and work for Councilmember Ryan. He
pointed out Councilmember Ryan is a man of integrity and extremely well -learned.
Councilmember Ryan is an anchor for Brooklyn Center. His wisdom is embedded in the budget,
the development plan, and the CIP. The financial outlook for the City is solid thanks to the stability
and discipline of Councilmember Ryan. Councilmember Ryan thanked Dr. Edwards for his
comments.
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2022-139 a Resolution recognizing Dan Ryan for serving as Councilmember for the City of
Brooklyn Center 2007-2022.
Motion passed unanimously.
Dr. Edwards stated Staff put together a map of all the completed construction projects during
Councilmember Ryan’s time on the Council. He presented the framed map to Councilmember
Ryan.
Councilmember Ryan stated the previous Council set up a 30-year plan that was completed last
year, and not many communities can say that. He noted his profound appreciation for the Public
Works Staff.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8a. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-140; APPROVING PLANNING COMMISSION
APPLICATION NO. 2022-006 REQUESTING ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE
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PERMIT TO OPERATE AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY AT 6070 SHINGLE
CREEK PARKWAY
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited Associate Planner Olivia
Boerschinger to continue the presentation.
Associate Planner Olivia Boerschinger explained Golden Age Adult Day Care LLC is requesting
review and consideration of an application to allow for the issuance of a Special Use Permit for
the property located at 6070 Shingle Creek Parkway.
Ms. Boerschinger stated there are plans to remodel the space to include ADA restrooms, a prep
kitchen, offices, and group space. The business would provide transportation for clients and
anticipates hiring 3-4 employees. Additionally, the applicant does not require outdoor storage and
no additional parking is required.
Ms. Boerschinger noted the C2 (Commerce) District does not acknowledge “adult daycare” uses
as a permitted or Special Use, nor is the use mentioned anywhere in the City’s existing Zoning
Code. Minnesota State Statute defines “adult daycare center, adult da y services center, or center”
as, “a facility that provides adult day care or adult day services to functionally impaired adults on
a regular basis for periods of less than 24 hours a day in a setting other than a participant’s home
or the residence of the facility operator.”
Ms. Boerschinger added adult day centers are center-based facilities directly licensed by the
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) that provide adult day services to functionally
impaired adults regularly and are regulated by Minnesota Rules, parts 9555.9600 to 9555.9730.
These rules set forth requirements governing: the development of programming to respond to
identified needs of the individual, rights of people receiving services, staff qualifications,
orientation and training requirements, service expectations to ensure the health and safety of
people receiving services, and policy and procedure requirements of the program.
Ms. Boerschinger explained the “group daycare facilities” use is typically geared toward the more
traditionally seen child daycare model. As was the case in the approval of the other adult day care
facilities in Brooklyn Center, Kashia Adult Day Services (C1 District, approved in 2003), and 5615
Brooklyn Boulevard (C1 District, approved in 2018), the Applicant’s submittal is similar in that
their clients would not be suffering from severe medical problems and would utilize the adult day
care for socialization opportunities, peer support, nutritional health, and other social services.
Ms. Boerschinger showed a photo of the proposed interior layout.
Ms. Boerschinger noted per the Standards of Special Use Permits, a Special Use Permit may be
granted by the City Council after the demonstration by evidence that all requirements are met.
First, the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will promote and enhance the
general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger public health, safety, morals, or
comfort.
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Ms. Boerschinger stated the applicant has noted that it is not his intent to endanger the public
health, safety, morals, or comfort of his intended clients or the general public. As adult daycare
uses are licensed through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), the use is
conditional upon receiving approval from the State to operate at the Subject Property and ensuring
all outstanding comments identified by City staff, including the City Building Official, Fire
Inspector, and City Planner, are addressed. Before applying for the Special Use Permit, the
Applicant contacted the City Building Official to discuss the potential use and provided
preliminary plans to remodel the suite to accommodate the needs of the adult day care. Additional
ADA-compliant bathrooms will need to be constructed, as well as the installation of a prep kitchen
for client food needs (to be further addressed by the Hennepin County Health Department).
Ms. Boerschinger explained as clients would not be driving to and from the Subject Property,
safety is considered by having the clients picked up at their respective residences and dropped off
at the front entry by a transport vehicle. Clients would be supervised throughout the day by staff
and the facility would typically be open Monday through Friday during the daytime hours of 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. The use is intended to provide functionally impaired adults with an individualized
and coordinated set of services including health services, social services, and nutritional services
that are directed at maintaining and improving the participants’ capabilities for self-care. The
centralized location also allows clients a place to socialize regularly rather than in a potentially
more isolated setting at home.
Ms. Boerschinger stated next, there is a requirement that special use will not be injurious to the
use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted,
nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. The special use is
not intended to be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity
for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair the property values
within the neighborhood. The multi-tenant building is currently occupied by a variety of businesses
including restaurants uses, hair salons, a laundromat, and other retail uses. The Subject Property is
directly adjacent to Cricket Wireless and Hero’s Barbershop LLC. The Subject Property is an
individual suite within a greater multi-tenant strip mall building, allowing for some separation in
uses.
Ms. Boerschinger noted an additional requirement is for the establishment of the special use will
not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for
uses permitted in the district. The establishment of the special use should not impede the normal
and orderly development and improvement of surrounding properties for uses permitted in the
district. The Subject Property is currently surrounded by like-zoned C2 (Commerce) District
properties, with C1 and C1A (Service/Office) District office and hotel properties located across
Summit Drive on the north, and the Hennepin County Government Service Center and Brookdale
Library located across Shingle Creek Parkway to the west. The proposed location of the adult day
care facility is within an existing building and the surrounding area is currently developed with
other retail and office buildings. The Subject Property, and all properties directly adjacent to the
Subject Property, are within the City’s Central Commerce Overlay District.
Ms. Boerschinger stated additionally, required measurements must have been or will be taken to
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provide ingress, egress, and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public
streets. As previously mentioned, the Applicant contacted the City Building Official to discuss
preliminary plans regarding the potential use of the suite. Formal architectural plans have not yet
been submitted or reviewed. Building Official discussions provided information to the Applicant
regarding potential modifications to provide sufficient ingress/egress through the addressing of
door swings, door hardware, and exit signage.
Ms. Boerschinger noted additional approval from the Hennepin County Health Department is
required for the proposed prep kitchen area. City Building permits may be required for any
anticipated remodeling, including electrical, mechanical, and framing work.
Ms. Boerschinger stated parking for the Subject Property is part of a shared off-street parking lot
for the entirety of the parcel consisting of the multi-tenant building it is located within. The parcel
meets the parking requirements set forth for an approximately 32,400-square-foot multi-tenant
retail building. ADA-compliant parking stalls are included in the shared parking lot. The
Applicant anticipates three staff on-site during operational hours, and one on-call staff, although
these staffing ratios will need to be confirmed as part of their licensing. Clients of the adult day
care facility will be picked up from their residences and dropped off at the front entrance,
minimizing the need for parking during operational hours.
Ms. Boerschinger added lastly, the special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable
regulations of the district in which it is located. Per the submitted preliminary plans, the Applicant
has no intention to alter the exterior of the building in such a way as to render the building or site
non-conforming. About the minimum parking requirements, and based on the intended operation
of the adult daycare facility, the staff is not concerned that sufficient parking will not be provided.
However, the shared parking lot will need to be reviewed to ensure sufficient ADA parking is
required for this as a general City requirement, and City staff may request modified parking stalls
to accommodate ADA needs if necessary.
Ms. Boerschinger pointed out the Special Use Permit request was noticed for public hearing at the
November 10, 2022, Planning Commission meeting. This meeting failed to meet quorum,
therefore the public hearing was not held and no recommendation was provided by the Planning
Commission. The public hearing notice was republished on December 8th, 2022 for consideration
by City Council.
Councilmember Graves asked if the business is new or relocated. Ms. Boerschinger stated it is a
new business.
Councilmember Graves asked if the clients would be primarily from Brooklyn Center. Ms.
Boerschinger explained the applicant is not present, and although it was requested, she wouldn’t
be able to answer that without their support.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to open the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Laurie M. noted the applicant hasn’t applied for a DHS license. She asked what the timeline would
be for approval. Ms. Boerschinger stated she cannot speak to the length of time it takes to obtain
a license through the State. There haven’t been any improvements to the site as they are waiting
to receive approval from the City and also from the State. The hearing is the first step in the
process.
Laurie M. stated she has concerns about modifications to a building without a license from DHS.
She asked if the chicken or the egg comes first. The City wants businesses to join the City, but
there is a requirement for DHS licensure before operating. Mayor Elliott stated there is a
requirement for approval contingent on a DHS license.
Laurie M. asked what oversight is being done and what concerns the Staff has on the matter.
Mayor Elliott stated Staff doesn’t have concerns about the proposal, and they are well-equipped to
enforce conditions of approval.
Laurie M. asked if the application is available to the public so community members can see the
applicant. Ms. Boerschinger stated the information is available to the public and is in the Council
packet.
Laurie M. asked how long the conditional use permit would be for. Ms. Boerschinger stated the
permit would stay with the property.
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Public Hearing.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-140; a resolution approving Planning Commission Application No.
2022-006 for issuance of a Special Use Permit to operate an adult day care facility at 6070 Shingle
Creek Parkway, based upon the findings of fact and submitted application, and as amended by the
conditions of approval in the resolution.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-141; ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-01, KNOX, JAMES, AND 54TH AREA
IMPROVEMENTS
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Dr. Edwards introduced the item and noted a public hearing was held on October 24, 2022, to
consider ordering improvements and authorize the preparation of plans and specifications for
Improvement Project No. 2023-01; however, not enough Council members were present at the
meeting to meet the State statutory requirement to vote on the staff recommended resolution.
Therefore, the Council held the public hearing for the item but continued the resolution to a future
date. Staff is now bringing the recommended resolution back to the City Council for consideration.
Civil Engineer Intern Eric Knutson provided an overview of the process completed so far and
showed a map of the three project areas. All three projects are partial reconstruction projects. Staff
is recommending full-depth reclamation. There will be spot repairs for storm sewers. Hydrants
and gate valves will be replaced in each area, and there will be a full water replacement at 50th
Avenue N. The only lighting addressed will be the addition of two light poles on 51st Avenue N.
Assistant City Engineer James Soltis stated there was a 51st Avenue Neighborhood meeting on
November 3, 2022. There were about seven people in attendance. An overview of the roadway
investigation was provided. There is a biyearly asphalt pavement surfac e evaluation and rating
(PASER), and it was rated 4 out of 10 in 2022 which is considered acceptable. The pavement
borings show high-severity stripping bottom of one to two inches.
Mr. Soltis added that anticipated assessment costs were also discussed at the meeting. The 2023
partial reconstruction would cost around $3806 for each R1 lot, but it would cost closer to $9,342
per R1 lot if completed in 2033. An anticipated City process schedule was also provided to the
residents.
Mayor Elliott asked how long a partial reconstruction would cost. Director of Public Works
Elizabeth Heyman stated it would depend on the usage of the street. The partial reconstruction is
intended to continue the initial street project. It would take approximately 10 to 20 yea rs before
the streets would need to be addressed. At that time, there is a possibility for a cheaper repair such
as an overlay. If the streets were to continue at the current rate, there would need to be a full
reconstruction in 10 years.
Mayor Elliott asked what the cost would be for an overlay. Ms. Heyman stated an R1 lot would
have to pay $1500 for an overlay.
Mayor Elliott stated the assessed properties would save about $3,000 over the next 10 to 15 years
by acting now. Ms. Heyman noted it is also important to consider the financial impact on the City
beyond the assessments.
Mr. Soltis stated the goal is to provide low-maintenance projects consistently to avoid the cost and
time of a full reconstruction.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if the community members that attended the meeting
understood the reasoning behind the proposed plan. She added there are ways to pay for the
improvements upfront. She asked Mr. Soltis to provide more information on payment options
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available to residents to make the assessment more accessible.
Mr. Soltis stated the residents were very supportive and took away a better understanding of the
projects. Assessments account for 20-25 percent of the project costs. He showed a slide with the
assessment area maps. He explained R1 and R2 properties pay a rate of $3,806 per property with
a 3.5 percent interest rate. With an assessment term of ten years, the approximate monthly payment
would be $34-$37.
Mayor Elliott pointed out that the City carries out 75 percent of the cost. He asked why 25 percent
is assessed to homeowners. Ms. Heyman stated it is a matter of policy. Property taxes would have
to increase significantly to pay for the 25 percent assessment. Ultimately, it is a policy decision of
the Council.
Mayor Elliott noted there could be cost savings if funds are saved over time rather than through
assessments. Dr. Edwards stated some communities are unable to pay for infrastructure due to a
lack of money. It becomes challenging to determine how to pay for something so costly such as
$1,000,000 for a blacktop reconstruction.
Councilmember Ryan stated if someone doesn’t have the cash to pay for an assessment upfront,
they would accumulate interest. Interest is front-loaded in the model, and the first year would cost
property owners almost $47 per month. In the tenth year, it would be under $34 per month. To
own a home, one has to be able to sustain the costs of maintenance.
Mayor Elliott added vehicles could be impacted by poor roads.
Dr. Edwards stated there are different methods used to best maintain roads. As time goes on,
technology will allow for projects to be more affordable. Mayor Elliott noted alternative forms of
transportation could also help with that.
Councilmember Graves asked the last time the properties in question were assessed. She wouldn’t
want properties to be consistently paying off assessments. Ms. Heyman stated the street was built
in 1995 as part of a development project, but there may not have been an assessment at that time.
Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2022-141; a resolution ordering the Knox, James, and 54th Area Improvements, Improvement
Project No. 2023-01, and authorizing the preparation of project plans and specifications.
Motion passed unanimously.
10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-142; ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-02, 50TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2022-142; a resolution ordering the 50th Avenue Improvements, Improvement Project No. 2023-
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02, and authorizing the preparation of project plans and specifications.
Motion passed unanimously.
10c. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-144; ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-03, 51ST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
2022-144, a resolution ordering the 51st Avenue Improvements, Improvement Project No. 2023-
03, and authorizing the preparation of project plans and specifications.
Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Heyman introduced Ahmed Omar as the new City Engineer. Mr. Omar introduced himself
and noted his excitement to work at Brooklyn Center.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Graves moved and Mayor Elliott seconded the adjournment of the City Council
meeting at 9:01 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
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a special meeting called to order by Mayor Pro Tem
Butler at 5:35 p.m.. The meeting was conducted in person at Brooklyn Center City Hall in the
Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tem Marquita Butler and Councilmembers Dan Ryan. Mayor Elliott arrived at 5:42
p.m. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, and City Clerk/Interim Assistant City
Manager.
1. CLOSED SESSION FOR ATTORNEY- CLIENT DISCUSSION
Mayor Elliott stated tonight’s meeting is a special City Council Closed Executive session for the
purpose of having an attorney-client priveldged discussion with the City’s attorneys pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 13D-05, subdivision 3 (b) regarding claims and threatened litigation
arising out of the shooting of Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021.
o Mayor Pro Tem Butler read the following statement: The city council needs to hold a
closed session with the litigation counsel retained by the City to discuss the Albrecht-
Peyton vs. Potter litigation. A closed meeting of the City Council with the litigation
counsel is required for an attorney-client proviledged discussion. The discussion will
relate solely to the Albrecht-Peyton vs. Potter litigation including litigation strategies
anany possibility of resolution. The city has a need to engage in a privileged discussion
to obtain confidential legal advice, evaluate the claims, and discuss potential litigation
strategy in order to protect the interests of the city and its taxpayers. The need for
absolute confidentiality in seeking and receiving legal advice in this matter outweighs
the public’s right to observe City COuhcil discussions of its business. Minnesota
Statutes, section 13D.05, subd. 3(b), authorizes this discussion to be held in closed
session to obtain confidential legal advice.
o Mayor Pro Tem Butler made the motion to go into closed session pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) for an attorney-client privileged discussion
with the City’s attorneys regarding the Albrecht-Peyton vs. Potter litigation. Seconded
by Councilmember Ryan .
Motion passed 3 - 0. (5:43 p.m.)
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Elliott reconvened the special city council meeting after the closed session at 6:47 p.m.
2. ADJOURN
Mayor Elliott made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Butler to adjourn.
Motion passed 3 – 0.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, certifies:
1. Attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Special Executive
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on December 21, 2022.
2. That said meeting was held according to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its January 23, 2023, Regular Session.
City Clerk Mayor
C ouncil R egular M eeng
DAT E:1/23/2023
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:M ayor A pril G raves
S U B J E C T:C ommis s ion A ppointments
Requested Council A con:
- moon to make appointments to the financial commission
B ackground:
At the January 9, 2023 city council mee/ng, there w ere several commis s ion appointments approved.
H owever, there were s /ll openings on the F inancial Commission. H ere are sugges ted appointments to fulfill
the las t openings on the commission:
Joylenna G arcia
Linda Yang
B udget I ssues:
I nclusive C ommunity Engagement:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Council/E D A Work
S ession
City Hall Council Chambers
J anuary 23, 2023
AGE NDA
AC T I V E D I S C US S IO N I T E M S
1.F ence Consortium
- Discussion on the City of Brooklyn Center entering into a contract for the
fence consortium.
2.2023 Fee S chedule
- Discussion on the 2023 Fee Schedule. If there is a consensus tonight the
item could be moved to the Regular City Council meeting consent agenda.
3.Concept Proposal for Mixed-Use Development at 1500 69th Avenue North
Consider a concept development proposal for the approximately 0.68-
acre property l ocated at the northwest corner of 69th Avenue North and
Humboldt Avenue North and commonly addressed as 1500 69th Avenue
North and provide feedback and direction to City staff and the Property
Owner/Applicant.
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
Grant Discussion
Special Assessment Policy/Franchise F ees
Emerald Ash B orer Policy Review
Community-W ide S urvey
Memorial P olicy
Establishing a B eautification and Public A rt Commission
Establishing a S afety Violence Prevention Commission
L iquor S tore
252/94 Report
C ouncil/E DA Work Session
DAT E:1/23/2023
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:Todd Berg, F ire Chief/Emergency M anagement D irector
S U B J E C T:Fence Consor-um
Requested Council A con:
- D iscussion on the C ity of Brooklyn C enter entering into a contract for the fence consorum.
B ackground:
Looking for the C ity C ouncil's interest in joining the cons or-um. This item w as discussed previously but
there was n't any formal ac-on taken. I f there is a consens us to move forw ard, the item w ill be brought back
to the February 13, City Council mee-ng.
B udget I ssues:
The annual cost to join this cons or-um is budgeted through the emergency management general fund.
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values:
S afe, S ecure, S table C ommunity
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip-on U pload D ate Type
power point 1/17/2023 Cover Memo
Fencing Consortium JPA
Council Study Session, 01/23/2023
Todd Berg, Emergency Manager
How it started
•Fall 2020 Hennepin Chiefs of Police internal discussions
•Spring 2021 formal working group started
•Quickly grew beyond just Hennepin to Metro Region
•As quickly as possible (hours, not days) get anti-scale fencing up
around the police department after a no-notice, critical incident
•Current constraining factors
•Fencing product availability
•Timely response capability
•Transportation of fencing to site
•Staffing/equipment for setup
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Fence Working Group Timeline
•2021 June/July – Fencing experts
•Metropolitan Airports Commission
•US Secret Service
•2021 August/September – Met with vendors
•ARX Perimeters (ARX), Premiere Global Productions (PGP), Long Fence, Hercules
•2021 October
•Decision on vendors, preparation work to get cost info
•Start logistics conversations
•2021 November/December
•Start legal consortium (JPA) framework
•Continued logistics/cost info work
•2021 January/February
•Continued JPA development
•Continued logistics/map development
•2021 March/April
•JPA finalized
•Pursued State funding
•2022 September – Consortium started
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Why temporary anti-scale fencing?
•Reduce the need for crowd control measures to be used for violent or
destructive actors
•Improved safety for all
•Removes the need for the line of police officers
•Minimize potential impact on adjacent properties
•Crowd control measures are seen as escalating
•Another tool for facilitating peaceful protests
•Free up more resources to continue to respond to calls for service in impacted
community
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Logistics
•Vendor
•Would own and store enough fencing in 7 County metro area to cover largest
consortium PD
•Would be responsible for transporting the fence from the storage area to the
site (and back)
•Consortium
•PW staffing for unloading and setting up fence, 1 or 2 staff from each City
•The Fence Deployment team would train 3 times a year (1 day each) so they
are experienced at setup
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Cost
•As the Consortium grows, the opportunity is there to increase the
fence amount, speed up the response time, or other facts with
impact of the associated cost being spread out more among more
agencies.
•Each City pays their percentage of the actual cost based on their
percentage of the total fence length BC’s cost would be about $6,000
annually. Our cost for the fence rental in April of 2021 was $180,000.
•Due to the concerns about the on-going cost agencies would pay and
potential they would never need to use the fencing, every effort was
made to make the on-going cost as low as possible
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Receiving agency would pay
•Monthly cost for deployed fence, gates, doors
•No labor for fence install or removal
•Lower than monthly rate if directly contracted with vendor ($18/ft), in addition to annual
Consortium cost
•Vendor loading cost (at storage facility)
•For deployment
•Vendor unloading cost (at storage facility)
•For recovery/demobilization
•Freight for deployment
•800 to 900 feet of fence per semi truck
•Freight for recovery/demobilization
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What’s the incentive to join?
•Fencing availability
•Lower freight cost than from Chicago
•One call for response
•No quick response vendor charge
•Trained team to manage and deploy fencing
•Established relationships
•Established response procedure
•No labor cost
•External resources brought in to setup fence
•Keeps agency resources available to respond to other needs
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Why can’t Consortium just buy fence?
•Storage should be inside
•Access in the winter
•Protecting fence
•Vegetation cannot grow through it
•Animals cannot build in it
•State funding for the purchase of anti-scale fencing for the Fencing Consortium will significantly
reduce the on-going cost each Consortium member will pay for the availability, storage,
maintenance, and transportation of the fence.
•This reduction in cost will improve equitable access to this de-escalation and safety tool for
communities across not only the Seven County Metro area, but also the state as a whole.
•$5 million is the ask
•Did not pass in 2022, will try again in 2023
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If Consortium gets State Funding
•The line item costs for the fencing availability (lease) would go away once the
fence was purchased
•This would result in a savings of over 50% of the annual cost
•There would still be a yearly cost
•Storing, maintaining, transporting the fencing
•Insurance, financial/audits, other misc. costs
•Target would be to purchase 10,000 feet of fencing
•Would be able to accommodate additional members (since cost would go
down significantly)
•Provides extra capacity for simultaneous deployments
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Why does time matter?
•September 2, 2022 was deadline to be Original Member
•If agency is not a member by 2/24/23 then:
•Additional Members are required to pay a Surcharge to the Fencing
Consortium in the amount determined by the Board, and to comply with such
additional requirements as may reasonably be imposed by the Board.
To join:
1. Develop an approved fence layout pre-plan
2. Be a member of the Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Pact
3. Have governing body adopt a resolution joining the Fencing
Consortium
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Questions or Comments
Thank You 14
C ouncil/E DA Work Session
DAT E:1/23/2023
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, C ity C lerk/I nterim A s s is tant C ity M anager
S U B J E C T:2023 Fee S chedule
Requested Council A con:
- D iscussion on the 2023 Fee S chedule. I f there is a consensus tonight the item could be moved to the
Regular C ity C ouncil mee ng consent agenda.
B ackground:
This items w as on the January 9, City Council consent agenda. The City Council pulled the item and asked to
be brought back at a workses s ion for further dis cus s ion.
H ere is addi2onal informa2on for the changes to there fee schedule:
Page 4. Rental
Remove conversion fee - The s urrounding ci2es does not have a conversion fee. A high convers ion
fee is a barrier for smaller property owners who want to rent their property and may refus e to or get
a licens e because they cannot afford to pay the convers ion fee.
New license fee for S F to $300 (from $400) – to be consistent acros s the board with new and renew al
license fees . I t w ill s treamline fees in I M S and make it easier for applicants to under the fee structure.
Page 5 – A dministra2ve Land Use – removal
This has been replaced with the adop2on of the new Chapter 35 Unified D evelopment O rdinance. A ll
items previously covered by the A dministra2ve Permit are either handled via the S pecial Event Permit
proces s (effec2ve 2/19/22) or Temporary S igns (proces s w ithin Chapter 35).
Page 6 – Residen2al D rivew ay (non-R O W )
Page 6 - Res iden2al Fence
For both non-R O W D riveways and Residen2al Fences, the propos ed $25 fee would not cover the
s taff 2me to review the permit and conduc2on compliance ins pec2ons . S taff chose to keep the fee
low to not deter residents from applying, or provide unneces s ary barriers to receiving a permit for
their project, but also charging a fee to ensure the applicant is mo2vated to complete the
driveway/fence project as proposed and incompliance w ith Code.
Page 9 – P lanning C ommis s ion Fee changes
S pecial Use Permit (S U P ) and S U P A mendment removal – new C hapter 35 U D 0 has removed S pecial
Uses . W hat w as previous ly considered a S pecial U s e will now be proces s ed as a C ondi2onal Use
Permit (C U P ).
P U D A mendment – Major: The ‘M ajor ’ category of amendment was added in the new Chapter 35
U D O w hich w as recently approved
Page 10 – S ign
Temporary S ign – S taff review ed surrounding communi2es w ith s imilar fee structure to determine
appropriate fee. This is also a very s imilar cost (and in s ome s itua2ons less) than w hat this permit
w ould have cost when applied for under the A dministra2ve Permit process.
Page 11. A dmin Penalty S ystem Fees
Make L evel 4 equivalent to rental license fee - leave off / blank
H earing Request D eposit – change from $20 to $50 – increase the depos it amount to ensure that folks
w ho w ant to appeal the cita2ons aEend the hearing and have a qualified reas on to appeal
Page 14 – O pportunity S ite S tormwater Fee
S ee aEached memo from P lanning and Engineering consultant Bolton and Menk. The memo includes
an analys is of the stormwater asses s ment and cost es 2mate for the O pportunity S ite, providing
ra2onale for the propos ed cost.
Page 16. Vacant Building Registra2on
Remove Category 4, edit Category 3 to s ay “more than one year ” – vacant proper2es were an larger
is s ue during the hous ing cris is of 2009-20112, since then vacant proper2es tend to be quickly turned
around aIer the new owner takes ownership. The proper2es that are vacant for s everal years are
H U D proper2es w hich are exempt from registra2on. Elimina2ng category 4 w ill s treamline the
vacant building proces s and program
Page 18. Weed I ns pec2on/Removal
Weed C uEer fee increase to $60 from $45 – the grass cuLng fee has not been changed for more than
10+ years. I ncreas ing the fee w ill be provide a wider selec2on of contractors who will be interested in
the contract
Remove reins pec2on fee – in lieu of is s uing a reins pec2on fee the city can issue an administra2ve
cita2on for repeat viola2ons w hich is $125
A ll “new ” P lanning C ommis s ion and P lanning /Zoning Fees per C hapter 35 U nified D evelopment O rdinance
including:
p.10 Temporary S igns ;
p. 11 A cces s ory D welling U nit A dministra2ve Review;
p.13 L ot Combina2on;
p.14 P U D A mendment (Minor);
p.14 S ite and Building P lan A mendment (M inor);
p.15 S ubdivis ion (Minor)) w ere reviewed through comparison with surrounding communi2es of
comparable size to Brooklyn Center that als o have the s ame P lanning Commission applica2ons and
review proces s es. D epending on each applica2on 2tle and proces s , anywhere from 5-10 s urrounding
community fee schedules were review ed.
B udget I ssues:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values:
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip2on U pload D ate Type
O pportunity S ite S tormw ater A sses s ment 1/20/2023 Backup M aterial
2023 D raI Fee S chedule 1/21/2023 Backup M aterial
2023 Fee S chedule 1/21/2023 Resolu2on LeEer
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 7, 2022
To: Meg McMahan, AICP
Community Development Director
From: Kevin P. Kielb, P.E.
Mike Thompson, AICP
Subject: Opportunity Site Stormwater Assessment - City of Brooklyn Center
We have completed our analysis of the regional stormwater system associated with the Opportunity
Site. The following paragraphs detail the results of our analysis.
Reference Documents
The following documents were referenced as a portion of this analysis:
• Opportunity Site Stormwater Assessment, dated December 2020
• Regional Stormwater Planning - Opportunity Site Redevelopment, dated August 3, 2022
• Brooklyn Center’s City Council Code of Policies
Other items, such as preliminary cost estimates and land area calculations, were also considered for the
analysis.
Area Served
The attached Stormwater Areas exhibit depicts the area planned to be served by the proposed regional
stormwater system. A total of 48.9 acres will receive benefit from the system.
System Components
The components of the regional stormwater system include ponds, treatment swales, piping, and
structures. The system components are depicted on the attached Stormwater Improvements exhibit.
Cost Estimates
Cost estimates were prepared based on 2022 construction pricing seen in the industry. The estimates
include 15% contingencies and 20% design development costs. Stormwater infrastructure costs include
only the portion of the system that allows for conveyance to the regional ponds. The estimated costs are
presented in the following table:
Regional Stormwater Ponds $ 2,687,314
Treatment Swales and Related $ 597,540
Stormwater infrastructure Piping and Structures $ 1,470,680
Total $ 4,755,534
To: Meg McMahan, AICP
Date: September 7, 2022
Page: 2 of 2
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Assessment Analysis
Based on the above data, the cost per acre was developed by dividing the total cost by the total acreage.
An assessment of $97,250.18 per acre of developable property is required to finance the system in 2022
dollars. An inflation factor should be included to develop unit assessment amounts for future year
construction.
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C ouncil/E DA Work Session
DAT E:1/23/2023
TO :C ity C ouncil
F R O M:D r. Reggie Edwards, City Manager
T H R O U G H :J esse A nders on, I nterim C ommunity D evelopment D irector
BY:G inny M cI ntosh, City P lanner and Zoning A dminis trator
S U B J E C T:C oncept P roposal for M ixed-U s e D evelopment at 1500 69th Avenue North
Requested Council A con:
C onsider a concept development pr oposal for the approximately 0 .68-acr e pr oper ty located at the
northw est corner of 69th Avenue Nor th and H umboldt Avenue Nor th and commonly addressed as 1500
69th Avenue North and provide feedback and direc$on to C ity staff and the P roperty Ow ner/A pplicant.
B ackground:
Julius Cochran (“P roperty O w ner ” and “A pplicant ”) of 1500 69th Avenue N orth is propos ing
redevelopment of 1500 69th Avenue N orth (“S ubj ect P roperty ”), w hich is the loca=on of the former
Brooklyn C enter S chool D is trict Community C orner. The A pplicant purchased 1500 69th Av enue N orth in
June 2021 and currently operates N ew G enera=ons L L C , which is a licensed H ome and Community Bas ed
organiza=on for people w ith dis abili=es, from this loca=on.
A s proposed, the A pplicant would demolis h the exis =ng 3,5 0 0 -s quare foot, one story building, and
cons truct a four-story, 64,4 2 0 -s quare foot mixed-us ed development in its place. A s is currently
contemplated, the proposal w ould provide:
1. 31 units of mul=-family hous ing for veterans (mix of 3-studio units, 27-one bedr oom units, and
1-two bedroom unit);
2. 5,270-square feet of office s pace for 24-hour, on-site s ervice provider for veterans ’ housing;
3. 1,000-square foot coffee shop;
4. 2,900-square feet of commercial retail s pace; and
5. 10,800-s quare feet of amenity s pace and amenity deck (i.e. for mul=-family residen=al,
mailrooms, etc.)
Following a curs ory rev iew of the latest fit plan agains t the new U nified D evelopment O rdinance
provis ions , the dev elopment w ould be cons tr ucted to the maximum 48-foot height permiJed w ithin the
M X-N2 (N eighborhood M ixed-U s e D is trict and the maximum of 80-percent s urfacing permiJed for the
D istrict.
The purpos e of the M X-N 2 D istrict, as outlined in the C ity ’s new Unified D ev elopment O r dinance, is to
“accommodate s mall-s cale, mixed-us e neighborhood ac=vity center s with comfor table gathering s paces ,
located and s caled to prov ide minor/convenience s erv ices near low dens ity res iden=al neighborhoods .
Requirements for this z oning district avoid str ip development paJerns and the crea=on of des =na=on of
retail or bus iness uses s erving areas beyond the immediate neighborhood.”
I n general, the us es as outlined abov e (i.e. mul=-family residen=al, office, commercial/retail) are all
permiJed us es within the M X-N2 D istrict.
O bstacles
D ensity
The S ubj ect P roperty is located on approximately 0 .68 acres (29,472-square feet) and is located at the
northwes t corner of 69th Av enue N orth and H umboldt Av enue N orth, w ith a four-plex apar tment building
(1510 69th Avenue North) s ituated to the wes t, and Lynwood Pointe apartment building s ituated to the
north (6925 H umboldt Avenue North). The S ubj ect P roperty is z oned M X-N 2 (N eighborhood Mixed-Use),
w hich allows for a dens ity range of 1 5 to 3 1 dw elling units per acre and a maximum of 1 0 ,000-s quare feet
per indiv idual non-residen=al use. S imilarly, the 2 0 4 0 Comprehensiv e P lan guides the future land us e
designa=on of the S ubject P roperty as Neighborhood M ixed-Us e, which als o allow s for a dens ity range of
15.01 to 31 dwelling units per acre.
A s propos ed, the project would exceed the maximum range of dw elling units per miJed on a per acre basis
under both City Code and the 2040 Comprehensive P lan by 10 dwelling units.
Parking
The P roperty O w ner has pr ovided various plan iter a=ons of the propos ed redev elopment for 1 5 0 0 69th
Avenue N orth. T he latest fit plan (aJached) does not provide the detail required to hone in on the parking
needs for the S ubject P roperty ; however, approximate ranges were pr ovided to the A pplicant bas ed off
poten=al occupancy loads defined by building code. C ity S taff has been transparent w ith the A pplicant
that a parking and traffic s tudy would be required as part of any formal applica=on submiJal to the City.
A s propos ed, the fit plan would prov ide 88 on-s ite park ing s talls—3 1 of which w ould be pr ovided in a
s urface lot, and the remaining 57 of w hich would be provided underground. City staff has outlined
concerns r egar ding the number of us es at the S ubject P roperty and their individual par king needs , which
impacts the cumula=ve parking needs , as w ell as the propos ed percentage of compact parking stalls and
tandem parking s talls , both of w hich ar e not s tall ty pes contemplated under the C ity ’s U nified
D evelopment O rdinance.
City s taff expressed concerns w ith the propos ed unit mix for the mul=-family residen=al, and w ith regard
to how the tandem parking spaces w ould be u=liz ed given that all units , w ith the excep=on of one, are
s tudio or one-bedr oom units . This would ul=mately require r es idents to coordinate their s chedules with
thos e r es iding in other units. A ddi=onal concerns w ould relate to the us e of adj acent parking lots (e.g.
Lynwood Pointe) if parking needs are ul=mately not achiev ed and as there is no r oom to contemplate a
“proof of parking ” on the S ubject P roperty.
A lthough preliminary, the an=cipated parking needs may range anywhere fr om 104 to 130 parking
s paces . I f the tandem par king s paces were removed from the calcula=on, the pr opos ed redev elopment is
poten=ally s hort by approximately 26 to 5 2 spaces. A s mul=-family res iden=al allow s for no more than
tw o (2) parking s paces , there is the poten=al to minimiz e this deficiency; how ev er, ther e are a number of
other us es in the building that w ill require the parking gap to be filled.
The poten=al cons idered paths forward to addres s these is s ues include:
1. Reques t a dens ity variance and an amendment to the 2040 C omprehens ive P lan
C ity S taff C omment: C hanges to Minnes ota S tate S tatute w ere made in 2011 follow ing a series of
M innesota S upreme C ourt cas es that clarified certain statutory language and condi=ons that may be
impos ed on the gran=ng of v ar iances if those condi=ons are related to impacts created by the
variance. A ll three factor s of the tes t for “prac=cal difficul=es ” shall be sa=sfied in order for a
variance to be approved. “P rac=cal difficul=es ” is a legal standard that ci=es must apply w hen
considering applica=ons for variances and addresses the following “factors ”:
Reasonableness
The fir s t factor is that the property owner propos es to us e the pr oper ty in a r eas onable manner. This
factor means that the landowner w ould like to use the property in a par=cular r eas onable w ay but
cannot do s o under the rules of the ordinance. I t does not mean that the land cannot be put to any
reas onable us e whats oever w ithout the variance.
Uniqueness
The second factor is that the property ow ner ’s problem is due to circums tances unique to the
property not caus ed by the property owner. The uniqueness generally relates to the phys ical
characteris =cs of the par=cular piece of property, that is , to the land and not pers onal characteris =cs
or preferences of the property owner.
Essen$al character
The third factor is that the v ar iance, if granted, w ill not alter the es s en=al char acter of the locality.
U nder this factor, consider w hether the r es ul=ng structure will be out of s cale, out of place, or
otherwise incons is tent with the s urrounding area.
S tate law fur ther dictates that a v ar iance, if granted, w ill only be permiJed when they are in
harmony w ith the City ’s Comprehens iv e P lan and economic cons idera=ons along cannot create
prac=cal difficul=es .
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2. Request an amendment to the density range per miJed for the en=re M X-N2 D is tr ict and an
amendment to the 2040 C omprehens ive P lan
C ity S taff C omment: A request to increas e the density range permiJed w ithin the M X-N2 D is trict
would have a more wides pread impact to other proper=es under the same z oning designa=on,
including a number of proper=es located along Brooklyn B oulev ar d and other proper=es also
located at 69th Avenue North and H umboldt Avenue North.
Policy Issues
I n order to move forward w ith the proj ect, the A pplicant has indicated that they w ill be s eek ing Tax
I ncrement F inancing (T I F ) as well as leJers of s upport for upcoming M H FA tax credit and M etropolitan
Council L C DA and pre-development grant cycles .
· I s C ity C ouncil generally s uppor=ve of the propos ed development concept?
o Would the C ity Council be generally suppor=ve of a request to increase the density above
the permiJed range if s ufficient documenta=on were provided to sa=sfy the test of
“P rac=cal D ifficul=es ”?
· I s the City Council open to providing the LeJers of S upport necessary to apply for future funding
and cons ider the use of T I F to forw ard the propos ed redevelopment of 1500 69th Avenue North?
o The funding being purs ued for this project, par =cularly the low income hous ing tax credits
(L I H TC ), is compe==ve in nature. S uppor=ng L I H TC funding for this proj ect could come at
the expens e of the approved P P L project located w ithin the P hase I redevelopment of the
O pportunity S ite, and of w hich received full C ity approvals in A ugus t 2022.
I n the las t annual r ound of L I H TC funding, Brooklyn Center had tw o pr ojects reques=ng
as s is tance (J O Companies /Wangs tad Commons and P P L ), but only Wangs tad Commons
was funded. I s the C ity C ouncil open to providing the L eJers of S upport neces s ar y to apply
for future L I H TC funding know ing it may jeopardiz e funding for P P L’s pr oject in the
O pportunity S ite? I n addi=on, is the Council w illing to cons ider the us e of T I F to for w ar d the
propos ed redevelopment of 1500 69th Avenue North?
B udget I ssues:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values:
Targeted Redevelopment
AT TA C H M E N TS :
D escrip=on U pload D ate Type
C oncept P lan 1/17/2023 Backup M aterial
1500 69th Ave. N
ZONING
2040 FUTURE LAND USE N-MU (NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED-USE)
CURRENT PRIMARY ZONING C2 (COMMERCE)
PROPOSED REZONING MX-N1 (MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL)
SITE*
TOTAL AREA 29,472 SF (.68 ACRES)*
SITE AREA -BUILDING FOOTPRINT 11,010 SF
*Site area estimated from Hennepin County Property Map
PARKING REQUIRED
PARKING REQUIRED 62 STALLS (2 STALLS PER DWELLING UNIT)
PARKING PROVIDED 39 STANDARD STALLS
35 COMPACT STALLS
7 STANDARD TANDEM STALLS
3 COMPACT TANDEM STALLS
4 ADA STALLS
88 TOTAL STALLS
BUILDING HEIGHT
MX-N1:NOT TO EXCEED 48'-0"
ALLOWED 48'-0"
PROPOSED 48' -0" / 4 STORIES
UNIT DENSITY
MX-N1 ALLOWS 31 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
ALLOWED UNITS = 31 DWELLING UNITS
PROPOSED UNITS = 31 DWELLING UNITS
SITE IMPERVIOUS AREA
TOTAL AREA 29,472 SF*
SITE AREA -PERVIOUS 5,897 SF -20.0%
SITE AREA -IMPERVIOUS 23,575 SF -80.0%
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AMENITY 1,000 SF
COFFEE SHOP
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COMMERCIAL RETAIL
245 SF
CIRCULATION
160 SF
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545 SF
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545 SF
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545 SF
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545 SF
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545 SF
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675 SF
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580 SF
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580 SF
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435 SF
STUDIO 545 SF
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555 SF
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545 SF
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435 SF
STUDIO
540 SF
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80 SF
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545 SF
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STUDIO 545 SF
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555 SF
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545 SF
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975 SF
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80 SF
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5,965 SF
AMENITY
3,750 SF
AMENITY DECK
300 SF
CIRCULATION
185 SF
CIRCULATION
35 SF
TRASH
375 SF
CIRCULATION
185 SF
CIRCULATION
21,875 SF
PARKING
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Copyright 2023 DJR Architecture, Inc.
PLANS AND MATRIX
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN
HUMBOLDT & 69th
22-165.00
01.12.2023
1" = 100'-0"
Henn Co Prop Map
* rentable totals are approximate, totals may change +/-1% as
project proceeds and building systems are finalized
1" = 60'-0"
FLOOR PLAN -LEVEL 1
PARKING SCHEDULE
Type Count
8' x 18' - COMPACT 17
8' x 18' - COMPACT TANDEM 3
9' x 18' - ADA 2
9' x 18' - STANDARD 28
9' x 18' - STANDARD TANDEM 7
LEVEL P1: 57
8' x 18' - COMPACT 18
9' x 18' - ADA 2
9' x 18' - STANDARD 11
LEVEL 1: 31
Grand total: 88
1" = 60'-0"
FLOOR PLAN -LEVEL 2
1" = 60'-0"
FLOOR PLAN -LEVEL 3
UNIT COUNT BY TYPE
UNIT TYPE COUNT
1BR 27
2BR 1
STUDIO 3
Unit Count: 31
AREA SCHEDULE (RENTABLE)
Name Count Area
1BR 14 7,830 SF
STUDIO 2 870 SF
LEVEL 2: 16 8,700 SF
1BR 13 7,290 SF
2BR 1 975 SF
STUDIO 1 435 SF
LEVEL 3: 15 8,700 SF
Grand total: 31 17,400 SF
AREA SCHEDULE (GROSS)
Name Area
CIRCULATION 560 SF
MEP 185 SF
PARKING 21,875 SF
LEVEL P1 22,620 SF
AMENITY 1,085 SF
CIRCULATION 595 SF
COFFEE SHOP 1,000 SF
COMMERCIAL RETAIL 2,900 SF
OFFICE SPACE 5,270 SF
TRASH 160 SF
LEVEL 1 11,010 SF
1BR 7,830 SF
CIRCULATION 1,495 SF
STUDIO 870 SF
TRASH 80 SF
LEVEL 2 10,275 SF
1BR 7,290 SF
2BR 975 SF
CIRCULATION 1,495 SF
STUDIO 435 SF
TRASH 80 SF
LEVEL 3 10,275 SF
AMENITY 5,965 SF
AMENITY DECK 3,750 SF
CIRCULATION 485 SF
TRASH 35 SF
LEVEL 4 10,235 SF
Grand total 64,420 SF
1" = 60'-0"
FLOOR PLAN -LEVEL 4
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FLOOR PLAN -LEVEL P1
C ouncil/E DA Work Session
DAT E:1/23/2023
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. Reginald Edw ards , C ity M anager
S U B J E C T:U pcoming I tems
Requested Council A con:
G rant D is cus s ion
S pecial A s s essment Policy/F ranchise Fees
Emerald A s h Borer Policy Review
Community-W ide S urvey
Memorial Policy
Es tablishing a Beau3fica3on and P ublic A rt Commission
Es tablishing a S afety V iolence P reven3on Commission
Liquor S tore
252/94 Report
B ackground:
B udget I ssues:
A nracist/Equity Policy Effect:
S trategic Priories and Values: