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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.11.25 CCM REGULAR11/25/24 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 25, 2024 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor April Graves at 7:17 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Dan Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent and excused. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Police Chief Garett Flesland, Director of Public Works Elizabeth Heyman, Community Development Director Jesse Anderson, Police Chief Garett Flesland, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Siobhan Tolar. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Mayor April Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum and reviewed decorum requirements. Laurie M. noted she had comments regarding the Code of Conduct discussion. There have been actions taken against her including paying for an investigation, meaning that there is an existing process. She noted her agreement with the Code of Conduct being used as a weapon. As a Councilmember-elect, there is no consensus on the policy. She requested the City Manager review the policies and consider its application to Facebook posts. Laurie M. pointed out Brooklyn Center is not Brooklyn Park. The proposed Code of Conduct is a word-for-word copy of Brooklyn Park’s policy. Laurie M. asked if members of the Implementation Committee who have personally attacked Councilmembers on repeated occasions have been investigated. As for the investigation into herself, Laurie M. has not heard about any outcome nor the initial complaint. Any complaint process should be clear to all relevant parties. 11/25/24 -2- DRAFT Mayor Graves clarified the conversation was regarding a Code of Conduct for Councilmembers and Commissioners. Nahid K. introduced herself as the new Chair of the Cultural and Public Arts Commission. She thanked all community members who contributed to its creation. There have been three meetings so far, but there are openings on the Commission. The application has been taken down, which is concerning. The original application was approachable and easy to understand. She requested the application be returned to the Commission's webpage. Nahid K. noted the Commission has reviewed the Arts and Beautification Plan and the governing documents for the Cultural and Public Arts Commission. She requested an open-ended question be added to the application asking what unique abilities the applicant can bring to the Commission. Mayor Graves stated Nahid K.’s time limit was complete. She offered to meet individually with Nahid K. The applications submitted will be reviewed by her and there is potential for the applications to be simplified. Lori B. pointed out that the presentation on the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Commission was initially provided to the Council in November 2020 by Commander Gabler. There was clear support from officers at that time. Julie B. stated it can be difficult to fill Commission seats when the applications are only shared with select folks. There should be more inclusive advertising efforts. Julie B. added that legal Staff reviewed the Code of Conduct for length, tone, and other considerations. She requested the Open Forum Decorum be reviewed similarly as it is lengthy. The length is off-putting, intimidating, and exclusive. Raj S. noted Brooklyn Center Police Department impacts more than the residents as many people still frequent the city. He encouraged the City to liberate itself. Those who have been impacted by Brooklyn Center officers need to have a voice. He added that the Council has expressed concerns about funding alternative public safety efforts. However, there is value in folks sharing their experiences. He requested the City to reconsider its priorities. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 7:38 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 5. INVOCATION Mayor Graves read a poem she recently wrote about doubt, caring for one’s heart, and generational impacts. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 11/25/24 -3- DRAFT Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended with Consent Agenda Item 6j. Resolution Accepting Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (LCDA-TOD) Funding Grant for Opportunity Site Phase 1 Public Infrastructure becoming Council Consideration Item 10a. Resolution Accepting Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (LCDA-TOD) Funding Grant for Opportunity Site Phase 1 Public Infrastructure, Consent Agenda Item 6l. Resolution Accepting Funding Award of the Hennepin County Transit- Oriented Communities Grant Application - Opportunity Site becoming Council Consideration Item 10b. Resolution Accepting Funding Award of the Hennepin County Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Application - Opportunity Site, and removing Consent Agenda Item 6o. Resolution Authorizing Amendment of the 2024 Centerbrook Golf Course Budget, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 25, 2024 – Study Session 2. October 28, 2024 – Regular Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Bruce Nelson Plbg & Htg 7012 6th Street N Oakdale 55128 Binder Heating & Air Conditioning 222 Hardman Avenue N South Saint Paul 55075 Genz-Ryan Plbg & Htg Co 2200 Highway 13 W Burnsville 55337 ON-SALE INTOXICATING Captain CraB 1360 Shingle Creek Crossing Suite 201 Topgolf 6420 Camden Avenue N Jambo Africa 1601 Freeway Boulevard Hip Sing BBQ Restaurant 6201 Brooklyn Boulevard Oga Madam Kitchen 6000 Shingle Creek Parkway ON-SALE SUNDAY Captain CraB 1360 Shingle Creek Crossing Suite 201 11/25/24 -4- DRAFT Topgolf 6420 Camden Avenue N Jambo Africa 1601 Freeway Boulevard Hip Sing BBQ Restaurant 6201 Brooklyn Boulevard Oga Madam Kitchen 6000 Shingle Creek Parkway ON-SALE 3.2 Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies 5937 Summit Drive 50's Grill 5524 Brooklyn Boulevard ON-SALE WINE Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies 5937 Summit Drive 50's Grill 5524 Brooklyn Boulevard OFF-SALE 3.2 MALT LIQUOR Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Speedway #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard Speedway #4058 1901 57th Avenue N Speedway #4160 6545 West River Road LIQUOR - CLUB American Legion 6110 Brooklyn Boulevard TOBACCO Jambo Africa 1601 Freeway Boulevard Holiday Stationstore #3808 5710 Xerxes Avenue Holiday Stationstore #292 420 66th Avenue N Premier Tobacco 6930 Brooklyn Boulevard Speedway #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard Speedway #4058 1901 57th Avenue N Speedway #4160 6545 West River Road 11/25/24 -5- DRAFT Casey's Retail Company 2101 Freeway Boulevard Family Dollar 2105 57th Avenue N Cloud Nine Smoke Shop 615 66th Avenue N Cub Foods 3245 County Road 10 Winner 6501 Humboldt Avenue N Royalty & Sons Tobacco 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Holiday Station store #3808 5710 Xerxes Avenue Casey's Retail Company 2101 Freeway Boulevard Speedway #3192 6950 Brooklyn Boulevard Speedway #4058 1901 57th Avenue N Speedway #4160 6545 West River Road Brooklyn BP 6044 Brooklyn Boulevard RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE IV – six-month license) 3519 53rd Place N Jewel Johnson 6142 Brooklyn Boulevard Duc Minh Truong 5337 Oliver Avenue N Benyam Sahle INITIAL (TYPE III – one-year license) 1107 57th Ave nue N 1107 4X LLLP INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license) 6101 Brooklyn Boulevard JO Companies 6812 Camden Avenue N Kendra Woods & Cory Thibado 7212 Kyle Avenue N Sharaz Mohammed RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license) 700 66th Avenue N Georgetown-bc Company Lllp 11/25/24 -6- DRAFT 5121 France Avenue N Ih2 Property Illinois Lp 6725 Bryant Avenue N Vong Duong & Ngoc-Keiu Huynh 6912 Logan Avenue N Hpa Borrower 2017 1 Llc 7243 Riverdale Road Ih2 Property Illinois Lp 4204 Lakebreeze Avenue N AZ RENTAL APARTMENTS LLC 6915 Humboldt Avenue N Lynwood Pointe Llc 3712 53rd Place N SFR BORROWER 2022-A LLC 4600 69th Avenue N Aisheh Wazwaz & Sami Ameri 5300 Knox Avenue N ANTONIO VIZCARRA-MORENO RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license) 3800 Burquest Lane HENNEPIN RP FUNDING LLC 5706 Camden Avenue N Midwest Challenge Inc 1308 68th Lane N Roth Wagner Llc1 3800 Burquest Lane HENNEPIN RP FUNDING LLC 5351 Irving Avenue N Cel Monton Llc 5510 France Avenue N Iasis I Llc 6807 Scott Avenue N Gao Qiang Liu RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license) 1425 55th Ave N Trung C Duong 4101 61st Avenue N Long Xiong 5301 Logan Avenue N Mnsf Ii W1 Llc 6001 Admiral Place IH2 PROPERTY BORROWER LP 6701 Bryant Avenue N Ih2 Property Illinois Lp 11/25/24 -7- DRAFT RENEWAL (TYPE I – three -year license) 1421 63rd Lane N Gary Fraser 6424 Perry Avenue N Raphael Bidahor 6937 Unity Avenue N Wells Bovard 5330 Queen Avenue N Fong Xiong 4207 Lakeside Avenue N, #139 ALEXANDER ANDRZEJEK 1549 Humboldt Place N Johnson Organization Inc 2606 65th Avenue N HPA II Borrower 2020-2 2836 67th Lane N Jose A Aguilar 5201 Drew Avenue N A Omar & E Katabay 5819 Dupont Avenue N T D Nguyen & H Le 6013 Brooklyn Boulevard Rosa F Chiqui Lema 6835 Colfax Avenue N HP MINNESOTA I LLC 6c. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-111; ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR INTENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE PEACE OFFICER EDUCATION AND TRAINING POSITIONS 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-112; ACCEPTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) FUNDING GRANT FOR NEW GENERATIONS LLC - VETERANS HOUSING 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-113; DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-02, 67TH AVENUE AND JAMES AVENUE MILL & OVERLAY 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-114; ESTABLISHING INTEREST RATE FOR 2025 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 6g. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-115; ESTABLISHING 2025 STREET AND STORM DRAINAGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATES 11/25/24 -8- DRAFT 6h. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-116; ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2024-06 2024 POND 48-001 MAINTENANCE PROJECT 6i. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-117; AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY ROLL NO. 25001 TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFERRAL OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 6j. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-118; ACCEPTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (LCDA-TOD) FUNDING GRANT FOR OPPORTUNITY SITE PHASE 1 PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE This item was considered as Agenda Item 10a. 6k. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-119; APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHINGLE CREEK AND WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS 6l. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-120; ACCEPTING FUNDING AWARD OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES GRANT APPLICATION - OPPORTUNITY SITE This item was considered as Agenda Item 10b. 6m. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-121; ACCEPTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) FUNDING GRANT FOR CAPI 6n. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-122; DECLARING NOVEMBER 30, 2024, AS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 6o. RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE 2024 CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE BUDGET This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered at the December 9, 2024 meeting. Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Police Chief Garett Flesland showed the organizational chart for the Brooklyn Center Police Department. There are five divisions within the Department: Police Administration, Patrol Services, Community Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Chief Flesland showed a graph depicting the number of sworn officers over the past ten years. Currently, there are 40 trained and deployable officers, which is still a 22 percent deficit. He 11/25/24 -9- DRAFT showed a graph comparing the average calls for service for each day compared to the number of sworn officers over the past ten years. He pointed out the Department receives around 100 calls per day. Chief Flesland also showed a graph reflecting the number of sworn officers and the calls for service fielded by each officer over the past ten years. In 2024, there are approximately 250 for each officer for each quarter. The data evenly distributes the calls amongst all sworn officers which include investigators, Commanders, the Chief of Police, and other sworn officials that do not typically respond to calls. He added more than one officer may respond to a call, which is not reflected in the graph. Ultimately, officers are roughly 70 percent busier than when there were more sworn officers. Chief Flesland stated the Patrol Division is the largest, most visible division with up to 26 sworn officers, seven sergeants, one commander, and multiple Community Service Officers and cadets. In 2023, the Division handled over 34,000 calls for service. Throughout 2023, there were 20 to 23 officers and five sergeants employed. The Division has a number of responsibilities beyond responding to calls for service. Chief Flesland noted in 2023, BCPD handled 34 motor vehicle fleeing incidents and two motor vehicle pursuits. Throughout the year, there were only 206 use of force incidents, which is approximately 0.6 percent of all 911 calls. Only 16 of those results in subject injury with the most common injuries being abrasion or non-visible pain. There were eight officers assaulted and 4,820 police reports were generated. Chief Flesland stated in 2023, there were four to five detectives. The fifth detective hired was a seasoned expert and was able to hit the ground running. There were 1,049 new cases assigned in 2023 with each detective receiving 4.2 new cases each week. Another way to consider the numbers is that a detective would receive a new case almost every working day, not considering holidays or days off of work. 770 cases were submitted for prosecution. Chief Flesland added there were 52 community outreach and crime prevention events in 2023. Significant partnerships with local businesses and community organizations continued to grow. The camera trailer was deployed to hot spots and has been used almost nonstop. The Crime Statistics Dashboard went live July 2023. It is updated each morning. Many other cities plan to use Brooklyn Center’s dashboard framework for their own data. Chief Flesland stated the existing Police-Embedded Social Worker Program continued throughout 2023. The Social Work received 727 referrals for 564 unique individuals and 329 of the referrals were for group home residents. He shared an example of a referral for a resident that was swindled out of a large sum of money in a rental scheme. The Social Worker was able to connect the residents with many resources and get them into affordable housing instead of becoming homeless. He also shared an example of a frequent 911 caller that was referred to the Social Worker which ultimately decreased the resident’s use of emergency services. Chief Flesland showed a table with Part 1 crimes from the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). He 11/25/24 -10- DRAFT highlighted the column with total percentage change from 2023 to 2024. They anticipate violent crime will be up seven percent and serious crime will be up nine percent. Chief Flesland then showed a table with Part 2 crimes from the UCR. Overall, the Department anticipates an increase of Part 2 crimes by 29 percent from 2023 to 2024. Mayor Graves requested a copy of the report. Chief Flesland confirmed he would share the report with the Council. Chief Flesland explained National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) replaced UCR a few years ago. The Department is working to transition to the new system. NIBRS breaks crimes into three main categories: crimes against person, crimes against property, and crimes against society. He showed a pie chart of 2022, 2023, and projected 2024 crimes broken down by NIBRS categories. Crimes against society have decreased while crimes against persons have increased since 2023. Chief Flesland showed a graph depicting total violent crime for 1990 through 2024. The violent crime has consistently increased in recent years. The trend is not unique to Brooklyn Center. Chief Flesland shared a table with information on gun violence in 2023 and 2024. All gun violence statistics have decreased except for the category of shots fired incidents with no damage or injuries, which has been predicted to increase 22 percent. Chief Flesland showed a graph depicting calls for service by year from 2010 through the predicted end of 2024. He then showed a slide with three graphs of calls for service by type. In recent years, calls for shots heard has decreased while calls for mental problems, welfare checks, and group homes have increased. He noted the term “mental problem” is used to match dispatch codes. Chief Flesland stated the Police Department is actively working to build capacity. There are monthly Crime Reduction Strategy meetings which include hotspot analysis and assignments. They have been planning and executing a variety of proactive enforcement details. Examples include traffic response details and curfew details. Chief Flesland added there is a monthly supervisory meeting, a continued focus on recruitment and retention of police staff, regular attendance at job fairs, proactive business engagement by uniformed officers, a Community Crisis Response Team, and a new hotel workgroup support. Mayor Graves thanked Chief Flesland for the presentation. Councilmember Jerzak noted in the Friday update, there was a mention of a successful camera trailer deployment. He asked what the status of the new trailer is. Dr. Edwards stated Staff is looking to see if there are adequate funds to purchase an additional trailer. He would provide a more specific timeline to Council once he has the information. Mayor Graves noted her appreciation of the collaboration efforts undertaken by the Brooklyn Center Police Department. 11/25/24 -11 - DRAFT Dr. Edwards confirmed he would provide copies to the Council. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Mayor Graves seconded to accept the Department presentation. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. 2024 PARK CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN - UPDATE Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Public Works Director Elizabeth Heyman to continue the Staff presentation. Ms. Heyman explained the purpose of the 2024 Park Capital Investment Plan is to guide park investments, improve multimodal access to parks, identify resident priorities, identify park strengths and deficiencies, and develop a funding strategy. Ms. Heyman stated they are working on the next phase of community engagement. There has been interest in splash pads and a driving range. The current phase is a way to test ideas with concepts built off of public feedback, a way to show ideas both graphically and geographically, and a step towards prioritizing funding as there is about $200,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund each year. The phase is not intended to be a recommendation for full build out or the end of community engagement. She showed an example of Palmer Park where there are ongoing flooding issues which impact use of the soccer fields. Public Works Planner Kory Andersen Wagner showed the timeline for the plan. They are into the last phase of the plan. Staff will be releasing park concepts in December. There will be an online survey regarding park concepts and bike and pedestrian gaps. The survey will be available throughout December and January. Questions will be about concepts and seek to refine and prioritize improvements. Mr. Andersen Wagner noted nearly 1,000 community members were engaged in the process. Residents want more playground facilities, improvements for existing facilities, access to water, an expanded trail network, interactive water play features such as a splash pad, more native plantings, more lighting, soccer fields, a volleyball space, basketball court improvements, and indoor play spaces. Mr. Andersen Wagner showed the West Palmer concept. They are considering flood mitigation, wetland restoration, and soccer field investments. Soccer fields are in high-demand and are used despite flooding. Mr. Andersen Wagner showed the Centennial concept which includes flood mitigation, expanded access to water, an improved trail network, an improved gathering space, and capitalizing on the advantages of Shingle Creek. Many baseball fields are unusable due to flooding. The park often requires the use of sandbags to handle flooding. 11/25/24 -12- DRAFT Mr. Andersen Wagner stated Staff is looking to generate revenue at Lions and Centerbrook Golf Course. They have proposed a driving range and park upgrades to benefit all users. The concept map will be available in the near future. Mr. Andersen Wagner added next steps will be to gather input, estimate costs, seek out funding opportunities, prioritize projects, prepare the document, and present a final Plan to the Council in spring 2025. Mayor Graves stated the Council looks forward to hearing more in March. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to accept the Park Plan Update presentation. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS None. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-118; ACCEPTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (LCDA- TOD) FUNDING GRANT FOR OPPORTUNITY SITE PHASE 1 PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE Dr. Edwards introduced the item and invited Community Development Director Jesse Anderson to continue the Staff presentation. Mr. Anderson explained the City applied for a grant of $2 million to support public infrastructure for Phase 1 of the Opportunity Site. The infrastructure is the most difficult portion of the project to pay back. Staff has been looking for funding opportunities per the request of Council from two years ago. Councilmember Jerzak pointed out several things have changed since the item was approved in 2019. To date, the developer has been unable to perform its commitments. Ultimately, the grant is not a good deal for the taxpayers. The market conditions have changed. The grant only covers 60 percent of the infrastructure, which leaves 40 percent of the responsibility on the City and, ultimately, the taxpayers. He doesn’t want to transfer any risk to the taxpayers. The City already has difficulties with its own budget. 11/25/24 -13- DRAFT Councilmember Jerzak added some components of the Opportunity Site may no longer be a good fit for the City. For example, an event space may have worked in 2019. However, an additional event space in the City would only compete with existing businesses such as the Heritage Center or other local businesses. Councilmember Jerzak noted the grant application referenced up to 770 additional housing units. Unfortunately, there are no funds promised to fund additional Staff from the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department, and so on. Even if the project broke ground immediately, the City won’t see a financial return for almost 15 years. An empty lot is better than a poorly designed project. Councilmember Jerzak stated the Council needs to have a serious conversation regarding the plausibility of the Opportunity Site. Staff has done an excellent job seeking alternative funding efforts, but Brooklyn Center must consider the difficulty of the present market conditions and concerns with the developer. Mayor Graves asked if Councilmember Jerzak is opposing the item due to poor use of taxpayer money. Councilmember Jerzak stated that was correct. Mayor Graves explained the item is only a grant. Councilmember Jerzak confirmed it is a grant, but taxpayers will be responsible for the other 40 percent of the infrastructure, not to mention the additional City services needed to support the Site. Mayor Graves stated there hasn’t been a development agreement brought before the Council. Councilmember Jerzak agreed that is part of the issue. It shows the developer isn’t in a place to move forward with the development. Their bank and investors don’t believe the project is viable. Mayor Graves asked what would happen to the grant funds if the rest of the project didn’t pan out. Mr. Anderson stated the funds would be returned should the City fail to meet the rest of the contract including the housing units. Mayor Graves suggested they transition to the next item. 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-120; ACCEPTING FUNDING AWARD OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSIT-ORIENTED COMMUNITIES GRANT APPLICATION - OPPORTUNITY SITE Councilmember Jerzak noted he is hesitant to add more transit-oriented development when the existing transit hub is not under control. Metro Transit hasn’t always been a great partner. Mr. Anderson explained the City had previously received the grant, but it expired. They applied again, and they received the $500,000 grant opportunity again. If the grant were to expire again, the City would simply return the grant. Councilmember Jerzak pointed out Brooklyn Center was cautioned to avoid relying on bonding per legislative officials. It will be an uphill battle. 11/25/24 -14- DRAFT Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt a RESOLUTION NO. 2024-118; Resolution Accepting Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development Funding Grant from Metropolitan Council. Councilmember Jerzak voted against the same. Motion passed. Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 120; Resolution Accepting the Hennepin County Transit -Oriented Communities Grant Application for the Opportunity Site. Councilmember Jerzak voted against the same. Motion passed. 11. COUNCIL REPORT None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Butler moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:22 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.