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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 19, 2024
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council was called to order by Mayor April Graves at 5:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan
Jerzak, and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Equity and
Human Resources Director Jim Langemo, Deputy City Clerk Shannon Pettit, and City Attorney
Siobhan Tolar.
3. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
Dr. Edwards stated before we get started, he had an amendment to the agenda items 3c. should
read Motion to Approve the Revised Contract for Dr. Edwards and 2b. should read Motion to
Approve the Summary Performance Review for Dr. Edwards.
3a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Dr. Edwards stated the 2025 Legislative Priorities were approved at the December 9, City Council
Meeting but during the application process staff were notified that a resolution needed to be
submitted. So tonight, we are simply asking for the council to approve the resolution.
Mayor Graves made note that the language for the Highway 252 item has been changed and
indicated the new language was much better.
Mayor Butler moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to approve the Summary
Performance Review for Dr. Edwards. Motion passed unanimously.
3b. SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR DR. EDWARDS
Mayor Graves stated the City Council met in closed session on November 25 and December 9,
2024, to conduct the performance evaluation of City Manager, Dr. Reggie Edwards. The council
reviewed the City Manager’s self-evaluation form and other documents. Each council member
then submitted their own impressions regarding the City Manager’s performance over the last year.
Next, council members met to summarize their collective opinions. They identified certain areas
for Dr. Edwards to focus on: enhancing economic growth, developing financial sustainability,
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increasing safety for the community and our employees, improving engagement, and establishing
effective communication. The summary was shared with Dr. Edwards on December 17, 2024. The
City Council has also revised the City Manager’s job description and finalized the employment
agreement with the City Manager.
Mayor Butler moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded the motion to accept the summary
of performance review for Dr. Edwards.
Motion passed unanimously.
3c. REVISED CONTRACT FOR DR. EDWARDS
Mayor Butler moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded the motion to accept the summary
of performance review for Dr. Edwards. Motion passed 3-2 (Jerzak and Lawrence-Anderson).
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded adjournment of the City Council
meeting at 5:10
Motion passed unanimously.