HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.03.24 CCP REGULARCITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
March 24, 2025
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 7:00 p.m.
Attendees please turn off cell phones and pages during the meeting. A copy of the full
meeting packet is available in the binder at the entrance to the Council Chambers.
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Informal Open Forum
This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on items that are not on the
agenda. It is limited to 15 minutes. It may not be used to make personal attacks, air
personal grievances, make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes.
Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with the presenter. Questions from the
Council will be for clarification purposes only. It will not be used as a time for problem-
solving or reacting to the comments made but for hearing the presenter for informational
purposes only. The first call will be for those that have notified the Clerk that they would
like to speak during the open forum and then ask if anyone connected to this meeting
would like to speak. When called upon, please indicate your name and then proceed.
Please be sure to state your name before speaking.
a. Meeting Decorum
5. Invocation - Kragness
6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
These items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one
motion. There isn't a separate discussion for these items unless a Councilmember so
requests, then it is moved to the end of the Council Consideration Items.
a. Approval of Minutes
b. Approval of Licenses
c. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for the Hennepin Youth
Sports Program Grant
d. Resolution Supporting the Pursuit of a Minnesota's Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund Grant for Land Acquisition of Nince Parcels Located at
1000, 1020, 1050, 1100, and 1150 Shingle Creek Crossing for the Purpose of
Day-Lighting Shingle Creek
e. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project No.
2025-02 67th Ave N and James Ave N Mill & Overlay
f. An Ordinance Vacating a Certain Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement
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within Lot 1, Block 1 of the Plat of Steen Addition in the City of Brooklyn
Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota (1st Reading)
g. Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract, Improvement Project No.
2021-05, Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase 2 Improvements
(Vegetation Restoration)
h. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement,
Project No. 2025-01, Well No. 11: Well and Pumphouse
7. Presentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations
a. Greek Independence Day Proclamation
b. National Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation
c. Proclamation Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Lions Club of Brooklyn
Center
d. Brooklyn Center Expanded Response Pilot Report
e. Police Department Update
f. City Advisory Commissions
8. Public Hearings
9. Planning Commission Items
10. Council Consideration Items
a. Resolution No. 2024-138 Amending the Establishing Resolution of the
Brooklyn Center Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission and
Defining Duties and Responsibilities
11. Council Report
12. Adjournment
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COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM
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and only after being recognized by the presiding officer. The presiding officer may establish
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endangers others, prevents the free flow of individuals within the chamber, or obstructs or
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orderly conduct of a meeting to cease the conduct and, as necessary, shall issue an oral
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removed or, under appropriate circumstances, temporarily clear the gallery. If for any reason
the presiding officer fails to take such action, a majority vote may be substituted for action
by the presiding officer to maintain order and decorum over the proceedings.
C. The Council Chambers capacity is 76 persons per fire code.
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Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Barb Suciu, City Clerk
THROUGH: Daren Nyquist, Deputy City Manager
BY: Shannon Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
Requested Council Action:
- Motion to approve meeting minutes
• March 10, 2025, Study Session
• March 10, 2025, Regular Session
• March 10, 2025, Work/EDA Session
Background:
In accordance with Minnesota State Statute 15.17, the official records of all meetings must be
documented and approved by the governing body.
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2025.03.10 SS - unapproved
2. 2025.03.10 CC - unapproved
3. 2025.03.10 WS - unapproved
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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
MARCH 10, 2025
CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at
6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, Teneshia
Kragness, and Laurie Ann Moore. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, City Clerk
Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Siobhan Tolar.
COUNCIL MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION 2021-073
Mayor Graves pointed out Staff has provided an edited version of Resolution 2021-073.
Councilmember Jerzak stated the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety
and Violence Prevention Act was passed in May 2021, nearly four years ago. The present Council
only has one member who voted in favor of the item. The items in Resolution 2021-073 have
either been implemented or voted down by the Council, or determined unattainable. The Council
should celebrate fulfilling the aim of the Resolution. It will be impossible for the Council to reach
further agreement on the Resolution. It is traumatic for the Council and community to continue to
disagree on Resolution 2021-073. He stated he would like the item to be moved to the Regular
Session where he will make a motion to stop working on Resolution 2021-073.
Mayor Graves stated the additional request for discussion was made by the Council. There are
plenty of previous resolutions Councils have passed that don’t require additional review or
contemplation. Resolution 2021-073 would benefit from some edits to align with how it has been
implemented. The proposed motion is confusing.
Councilmember Jerzak stated the Council will never agree on Resolution 2021-073. Instead, they
should celebrate what has been accomplished. It should not be repealed as it is historically
significant. There doesn’t need to be more discussion or edits.
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Mayor Graves explained there doesn’t need to be a formal motion to stop discussion and edits.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he was trying to follow Robert’s Rules of Order and previous advice
from the City Attorney.
Mayor Graves pointed out a related item is already a Council Consideration Item. Councilmember
Jerzak stated they could address that item during the Regular Session.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he doesn’t want to discuss or edit Resolution 2021-073 again.
Mayor Graves noted she agrees the Resolution does not require further discussion. A resolution
is a values statement rather than a prescriptive document. She also agreed the successes of
Resolution 2021-073 should be celebrated.
Councilmember Kragness asked if the changes the Council has reached a consensus on will be
implemented. She asked if their discussions on the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler
Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act have been for nothing.
Councilmember Jerzak stated it should be left in its original state and honor its history. Eight of
the ten items have been addressed. It is up to the consensus of the Council.
Councilmember Kragness stated the edits to the Resolution were to align the document with what
the City was doing. None of the intentions of the initial Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler
Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act were changed. All of the discussions and time
spent on the document were a waste if they weren’t going to follow through with an edited version.
Councilmember Jerzak stated the time wasn’t wasted. He had a different intention at the beginning
of the editing process. They don’t need to be bogged down with perfecting the Resolution.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked what the difference is between a department and a
unit. City Manager Reggie Edwards explained an organizational unit was created to implement
the intent of the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence
Prevention Act. It is more or less a program. It is not a department or division.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if there was any conflict with the Charter. Dr.
Edwards confirmed there isn’t a conflict with the Charter. A department has a specific definition
and structure. The original Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and
Violence Prevention Act called for departments, which was not feasible. The proposed
departments were replaced with organizational units.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked how organizational units impact the Brooklyn Center
organizational chart. Dr. Edwards stated the only existing governmental unit from Resolution
2021-073 is the Office of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety. There is an alternative
response program that is merely a pilot program. Each department has divisions.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated the proposed version of Resolution 2021-073 is much
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cleaner. She asked how the Council could proceed.
Mayor Graves stated Councilmember Jerzak wants to toss the edits out and stop discussing
the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act.
Mayor Graves explained she believes there are values to the proposed edits. She doesn’t want to
take up more Study Session time on the matter or to continue fighting; its successes should be
celebrated.
Councilmember Kragness noted her agreement with Mayor Graves. The document doesn’t
obligate the City to create new departments. It was her understanding that the discussions were
intended to bring the Resolution up-to-date with what is feasible for Brooklyn Center to do. If the
outcome is to revert to the original document, the discussions over the past few years were
unnecessary. She doesn’t want additional trauma to be imposed on the community or for the
Council to waste more time.
Councilmember Moore explained she hopes the public doesn’t see their disagreements and
discussions as fighting. The Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and
Violence Prevention Act has come up for discussion over and over again for one reason. The work
of the Implementation Committee has been important to the City, and Staff has put in work to
propose a new Committee.
Mayor Graves asked if the Council has reached a consensus to stop making edits to the Daunte
Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act and revert to
the original version that was passed in May 2021. Alternatively, the Council could continue the
discussion or accept the proposed edits.
Councilmember Kragness stated she would like to accept the edits made by Staff. The Council
has previously reached a consensus on edits. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson agreed she
liked the cleaner version of the document.
Mayor Graves moved to approve the edited version of Resolution 2021-073.
Dr. Edwards stated the Study Session is intended to reach a consensus rather than to make a motion.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve the edits of Resolution 2021-073.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he supports the approval of the edits, and he doesn’t want to discuss
Resolution 2021-073.
Dr. Edwards stated if there is consensus of the Council for approval, then it can be moved to the
Consent Agenda. Mayor Graves stated Study Session Council Miscellaneous Discussion Item A.
Discussion of Resolution 2021-073 will become Regular Session Consent Agenda Item E.
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Resolution 2021-073.
Councilmember Moore asked what would be on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Graves stated the
amended version of Resolution 2021-073. Councilmember Moore stated there are a number of
versions in the packet.
City Attorney Siobhan Tolar stated the edited version shows the edits first, then there is a clean
version of the edited version in the packet.
Councilmember Moore stated she doesn’t support the change from department to an organizational
unit. It is a department. It has supervisors and is a permanent change. Because she doesn’t support
it, it cannot be a Consent Agenda item.
Councilmember Moore made a motion to move Study Session Council Miscellaneous Discussion
Item A. Discussion of Resolution 2021-073 to become Regular Session Council Consideration
Item D. Resolution 2021-073.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Dr. Edwards explained the original Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety
and Violence Prevention Act called for the creation of three new departments and two existing
departments. The Office can be renamed to a Department if the Council would like.
Councilmember Moore stated she would agree to the name change and would support approval of
the edits to Resolution 2021-073.
It was the consensus of the Council for Study Session Council Miscellaneous Discussion Item A.
Discussion of Resolution 2021-073 to become Regular Session Consent Agenda Item E.
Resolution 2021-073.
Councilmember Moore stated she would like the Council to agree to take down the Wall of Fame
and return the items to their owners. It was discussed in December and January. Mayor Graves
stated there was consensus of the Council to hang photos of the current Council.
Dr. Edwards confirmed Staff would move more expeditiously on the matter.
Mayor Graves added some items could be moved to the Heritage Center if the owners cannot be
located or do not want the item. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson agreed the Heritage Center
would be a good place for the items.
Councilmember Kragness pointed out there was an issue with the minutes. It states there was not
an invocation at the previous meeting, but it was completed by Councilmember Lawrence-
Anderson.
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Mayor Graves asked for an update on the Commission openings and how the various
neighborhoods are represented. City Clerk Barb Suciu stated there is one opening on the Planning
Commission, one voting position on the Cultural and Public Arts Commission, and one non-voting
position on the Cultural and Public Arts Commission. She doesn’t have the neighborhoods
available, but she would provide the information to the Council over email.
Mayor Graves asked how the Crime Prevention Committee was set up. It seems as though the
same people have been on the Committee for a while. Ms. Suciu stated the Crime Prevention
Committee is a 501c3, so it is a separate entity from Brooklyn Center.
Mayor Graves asked when the Crime Prevention Committee was established. Ms. Suciu stated it
was established in 1986.
Mayor Graves asked if there is an option for other commissions to do larger projects and receive
funding.
Councilmember Jerzak explained the Crime Prevention Committee was created to provide reward
monies for reporting crimes or providing information on crimes. They have a separate set of
bylaws and membership process. The participants have been consistent over the years. The scope
has expanded. Their new bylaws were recently adopted. Their monies are separate from the City’s
budget because they accept donations.
Mayor Graves asked for Councilmember Jerzak to provide her with contact information for
representatives of the Crime Prevention Committee. Councilmember Jerzak confirmed he would
provide their contact information and provide a summary of the Committee.
Dr. Edwards pointed out that any group of people can form a 501c3. It would not be appropriate
or legal for the City to set up a funded group as a 501c3. He offered for Staff to look into legal
options. The City’s commissions and committees are intended to advise the Council.
Mayor Graves noted the Crime Prevention Committee is fairly integrated into the Police
Department and community. She asked how the connections were made. Dr. Edwards stated it is
not likely for a similar entity to be recreated.
Councilmember Moore explained she requested the appointments to the Cultural and Public Arts
Commission be tabled from the previous meeting. There was a new applicant to be considered.
Mayor Graves stated she hadn’t reviewed the newest application.
Councilmember Moore asked if the process for the Council to provide input is to respond to the
email with the application. Mayor Graves stated Councilmembers may email the Clerk in that
manner or share comments at the Council meeting.
Ms. Suciu stated all of the applications for the Cultural and Public Arts Commission are for voting
member positions. Mayor Graves asked what the requirements are to be a voting member or to be
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a non-voting member. Ms. Suciu stated residents can be non-voting members, but they may not
understand that they don’t have voting power.
CITY MANAGER MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Manager Reggie Edwards stated he doesn’t have any items to discuss.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Graves closed the Study Session at 6:40 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
MARCH 10, 2025
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 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Dan Jerzak, Teneshia
Kragness, and Laurie Ann Moore. Also present were City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of
Fiscal & Support Services Angela Holm, Director of Public Works Elizabeth Heyman, Community
Development Director Jesse Anderson, Director of the Office of Community Prevention, Health
and Safety LaToya Turk, Fire Chief Tom Berg, Police Chief Garett Flesland, Director of the Parks
and Recreation Department Cordell Wiseman, City Clerk Barb Suciu, and City Attorney Siobhan
Tolar.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM
Mayor Graves pointed out that residents have requested to speak about Council Consideration Item
10d. Discussion of Resolution 2024-138, a resolution establishing the Brooklyn Center
Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission and Defining Duties and
Responsibilities. She asked if the Council would be open to receiving comments during the
Informal Open Form on the item.
Councilmember Moore stated she does not support comments on the item. Councilmember Jerzak
stated he doesn’t support comments on the item.
Mayor Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum and reviewed the
Rules of Decorum.
Mayor Graves added Resolution 2021-073 has been added to the Consent Agenda, so the Council
will not be receiving comments on it.
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Katie W. stated she is not allowed to talk about what she wanted to talk about. She explained it is
disheartening for the Council to talk about a topic 21 times without any changes. People claim
changes have been implemented. However, her son would not have been saved with the minimal
changes the City has instituted. The Council has discussed the same topic 21 times, but her son
didn’t even get 21 birthdays.
Jude N. explained he is a long-term community member. He stated Dr. Edwards has done a lot
for Brooklyn Center, especially during COVID-19 and the protests following the killing of George
Floyd. Brooklyn Center is extremely diverse, and Dr. Edwards has worked to serve as many
groups of people as possible. Dr. Edwards is well-educated, has social capital, and is a hard worker.
The Council needs to consider the community in their decisions. Dr. Edwards is a great leader.
Mayor Graves reminded the commenters to limit their time to two minutes.
Sophia W. noted her appreciation of Dr. Edwards as City Manager. His work has tremendously
benefitted Brooklyn Center. He has is doctorate and is knowledgeable about City happenings.
Sophia W. added it is very important to talk about the history of Brooklyn Center in the Council
meetings and other spaces. If history is not discussed, they are doomed to repeat it. They must
also honor those who have been murdered by law enforcement such as Duante Wright and Kobe
Dimock-Heisler.
Julie B. thanked Staff for their work to increase safety in the community such as Police Chief
Garett Flesland and his Staff, Director of the Office of Community Prevention, Health and Safety
LaToya Turk and her Staff, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department Cordell Wiseman
and his Staff, and Dr. Edwards for their efforts to promote community safety. She pointed out Dr.
Edwards is only one of the three percent of Black City Managers in the State. He is also one of
the few City Managers to have a doctorate. She thanked City Clerk Barb Suciu for the work she
has done to increase accessibility to City Commissions.
Elizabeth S. explained she worked in Brooklyn Center schools for several years. It is appalling
that the Council is stuck in a cycle of discussion. They vote for one thing and then repeal it. Also,
they aren’t following through with the commitments they have made. It is traumatic for the
community.
Jon S. stated the Council needs to continue to build trust. Egos are getting in the way of progress.
There are students watching who don’t understand it.
Jon S. added the crime reduction efforts by law enforcement are not being acknowledged. Chief
Flesland has offered an olive branch to the community and promoted community policing. Dr.
Edwards has also promoted healing in the community.
Kevin S. noted a lot of things happened before the Regular Session. He requested the Study
Session be broadcast. The public comments have been added to the broadcast, and they need to
make more of an effort for transparency.
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Nahid K. pointed out she is the Chair of the Cultural and Public Arts Commission. There is space
for four non-voting members, and they are looking for experts to fill the seats. She requested
additional non-voting positions be added to other commissions to provide expertise. Mayor
Graves stated her time was up.
Nahid K. thanked Staff for their work in supporting the Cultural and Public Arts Commission.
Mayor Graves stated her time was up.
Nahid K. thanked Dr. Edwards, Mr. Wiseman, and Ms. Turk.
Amity D. introduced herself as the mother of Kob Dimock-Heisler. She thanked Councilmembers
for their work to change the community for the better. She suggested the traffic stop
recommendations from the Implementation Committee be reconsidered.
Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at
6:26 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. INVOCATION
Mayor Graves noted it is Women’s History Month. She shared a quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg,
“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women
see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we'll all be better
off for it.”
Mayor Graves shared a quote from Kavita Ramdas, “We need women who are so strong they can
be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they
can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.”
Mayor Graves shared a quote from Maya Angelou, “Each time a woman stands up for herself,
without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”
Mayor Graves shared a quote from Margaret Thatcher, “If you want something said, ask a man.
If you want something done, ask a woman.”
Mayor Graves added it was recently the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, which happened on March
7, 1935. State troopers and local police attacked unarmed protesters. They were beaten with clubs
and tear gas was released. They were protesting for their right to vote, and many African
Americans were hospitalized. The President signed their right to vote into law later that year. This
is important to reflect on as other voting rights are being reconsidered.
Mayor Graves shared a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., “A nation that continues year after
year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching
spiritual death.”
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Mayor Graves shared a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., “White Americans must recognize
that justice for Black people cannot be achieved without radical changes in the structure of our
society”
Mayor Graves shared a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., "Again we have deluded ourselves
into believing the myth that Capitalism grew and prospered out of the protestant ethic of hard work
and sacrifice. The fact is that Capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of Black slaves
and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor—both Black and white, both here and
abroad."
Mayor Graves shared a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., "The price that America must pay for
the continued oppression of the Negro is the price of its own destruction. "
Mayor Graves shared a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr., “Whites, it must frankly be said, are
not putting in a similar mass effort to reeducate themselves out of their racial ignorance. It is an
aspect of their sense of superiority that the white people of America believe they have so little to
learn. The reality of substantial investment to assist Negroes into the twentieth century, adjusting
to Negro neighbors and genuine school integration, is still a nightmare for all too many white
Americans…These are the deepest causes for contemporary abrasions between the races. Loose
and easy language about equality, and resonant resolutions about brotherhood fall pleasantly on
the ear, but for the Negro there is a credibility gap he cannot overlook. He remembers that with
each modest advance, the white population promptly raises the argument that the Negro has come
far enough. Each step forward accents an ever-present tendency to backlash.”
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent
Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Regular Session minutes of February 24, 2025, as
noted by Councilmember Kragness during Study Session and moving Study Session Council
Miscellaneous Discussion Item A. Discussion of Resolution 2021-073 to become Regular Session
Consent Agenda Item E. Resolution 2021-073, and the following consent items were approved:
6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 27, 2025 – Regular Session
2. February 24, 2025 – Study Session
3. February 24, 2025 – Regular Session
4. February 24, 2025 – Work/EDA Session
6b. LICENSES
HOSPITALITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Country Inn and Suites 2550 Freeway Boulevard
Motel 6 2741 Freeway Boulevard
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MECHANICAL
Farr Plumbing & Heating LLC 2525 Nevada Avenue N #104
Golden Valley 55427
Norse Heating & Air 1355 Geneva Avenue N #102
Oakdale 55128
RENTAL
INITIAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
5637 Girard Avenue N Julian Guo & Ruofei Xu
INITIAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
7125 Riverdale Road STEPHANIE D ANDERSON
GROTH
INITIAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
4201 Lakeside Avenue N, #104 Jmg Property Llc
5712 Bryant Avenue N CAG MINNESOTA FUND II LL
RENEWAL (TYPE IV – six-month license)
5103 Xerxes Avenue N Donna Denise Williams
6742 France Avenue N Walter M Robinson
5300 France Avenue N Ih3 Property Minnesota Lp
5307 Penn Avenue N Ronnet Renay Dossman
6116 Aldrich Avenue N BRIDGE SFR IV SEED BWR LLC
6706 Scott Avenue N Green Jacket LLC
7018 France Avenue N Cmcb Llc
RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license)
5211 Xerxes Avenue N Bmw Holdings Llc
5843 Fremont Avenue N Fremont Llc
1312 68th Lane N Markon Rentals LLC
5728 Logan Avenue N Konstantin Ginzburg
RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license)
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1339 67th Lane N Wagner Property Rentals LLC
2913 65th Avenue N Maria Chang
5330 Girard Avenue N C Bright/wagner Prop Rnt Llc
5921 Ewing Avenue N Rosa Elvira Lema Bonete
6800 France Avenue N WILBURT BROOKS ET AL
RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license)
4207 Lakeside Avenue N, #327 Doug Hollman & Rachel Petz
3707 Urban Avenue N Home Investments Llc
5425 70th Circle 786 Homes-m25 Llc
6828 Fremont Place N 786 Homes-f28 Llc
7207 Willow Lane N Ari R Woods
6c. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-01, WELL NO. 11: WELL AND
PUMPHOUSE PROJECT
6d. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 35-2301, 35-2302, AND 35-5100
OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THE MAXIMUM
SIZE OF AN INDIVIDUAL NON- RESIDENTIAL USE IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS – SECOND
READING
6d. RESOLUTION 2021-073 ADOPTING THE DAUNTE WRIGHT AND KOBE
DIMOCK-HEISLER COMMUNITY SAFETY AND VIOLENCE
PREVENTION ACT WITH MOST RECENT EDITS AND CEASING WITH
ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION AND/OR EDITS
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS
7a. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS NATIONAL WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Graves read in full a proclamation recognizing March as National Women’s History Month.
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Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the
proclamation recognizing March as National Women’s History Month.
Motion passed unanimously.
7b. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS IRISH-AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Graves read in full a proclamation recognizing March as Irish-American Heritage Month.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson moved and Mayor Graves seconded to approve the
proclamation recognizing March as Irish-American Heritage Month.
Motion passed unanimously.
7c. FINANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Dr. Edwards explained they are continuing the Departmental presentations. He invited Finance
Director Angela Holm to continue the Staff presentation.
Finance Director Angela Holm pointed out she is the first female Finance Director for the City of
Brooklyn Center. Her presentation is not about the financial condition of the City but rather the
functions of the Fiscal and Support Services Department.
Ms. Holm explained she reorganized the department when she joined the City. The Finance
Department has two teams. First, the operations team is responsible for functional areas of
accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, vendor communications, and utility
billing. They are the frontline customer service to Brooklyn Center residents. The positions
include the Accounts Payable Supervisor, Accounting Specialist II, and Accounting Clerk.
Ms. Holm noted the second team is the accounting team. There are two Senior Accountants who
split the previous role of Deputy Finance Director. One focuses on Enterprise Funds while the
other focuses on the General Fund. They are responsible for accounting functions including
banking relationships, month-end processing, year-end processing, compliance and risk, general
ledger management, and reporting. The accounting team can provide support to other functional
areas, but their primary role is to operate as a business partner to other departments within the City.
Ms. Holm highlighted some 2024 initiatives. They fully implemented the new structure with two
new positions, Senior Accountant and Accounting Specialist II. They documented internal
procedures. The anticipated software conversion did not happen. They also worked on the 2023
audit and the 2025 budgets. They have also prioritized having multiple Staff knowing how to do
various tasks and other redundancies.
Ms. Holm pointed out the priorities for 2024 include supporting the City’s strategic priorities such
as maintaining a strong financial position. A strong financial position ensures other strategic
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priorities are possible. The Department will continue to document standard operating procedures.
It is a roadmap to be good financial stewards and make sound business decisions. The plan is to
develop comprehensive measurement systems, such as metrics, to determine service levels. They
will re-establish priorities for projects and other initiatives. She added the utility billing software
is on the horizon.
Mayor Graves noted her appreciation of the new priorities.
Councilmember Kragness asked how the Department supports the operations of others. Ms. Holm
stated it is mainly for utility and AP billing. They are looking to hire an additional accountant in
April to help with analysis. They want to ensure a clean audit in the future.
Councilmember Kragness asked if there is an opportunity for advancement within the Department.
Ms. Holm stated there is not a level above the Senior Accountant beyond the Director.
Councilmember Kragness suggested that Senior Accountants or others with extensive experience
train new employees to further utilize their expertise.
Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to accept the Finance Department
Annual Report.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS
10a. RESOLUTION URGING THE USDA TO PROCESS REIMBURSEMENTS FOR
THE COOLING MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Mayor Graves stated Public Works Director Elizabeth Heyman may be the first female Public
Works Director for Brooklyn Center. Ms. Heyman stated there may have been another female
Public Works Director.
Dr. Edwards stated there was a woman named Sharon Clump who served as Interim Public Works
Director.
Me. Heyman noted in 2023, the City completed a City-wide inventory of public trees. Around
312 ash trees remain on municipal property. The City previously entered into a partnership with
Great River Greening. The organization had received funding from the Inflation and Reduction
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Act, the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry
Program. They received one or two million dollars’ worth of work for the City. The program was
designed to remove hazardous trees, plant 800 new trees, use contracted and volunteer planting,
contract establishment watering, and give away 165 trees to the community.
Ms. Heyman explained that although the federal funding pause on this program has been lifted,
the USDA Forest Service has not processed reimbursements for work that has already been
completed. As of February 21, 2024, Great River Greening has not received payment for services
rendered under the terms of its binding contract. The organization has also been unable to obtain
clarification from USDA officials regarding the status of overdue payments or the future of the
program. Without reimbursement, the federally funded portion of the CMC program remains on
hold, jeopardizing the continued progress of tree planting and maintenance efforts in Brooklyn
Center.
Ms. Heyman stated the Cooling Minnesota Communities program is a nonpartisan initiative with
broad public support. Urban forestry projects like this one provide significant environmental,
economic, and social benefits to residents. The delay in federal reimbursement creates financial
uncertainty that could disrupt planned work and limit the positive impacts of this
Mayor Graves noted her support of the resolution and suggested it be strongly worded.
Councilmember Moore moved and Mayor Graves seconded to approve the resolution urging the
USDA to process reimbursements for the Cooling Minnesota Communities Program.
Motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Jerzak asked for an update on other Federal grants or programs that are impacting
Brooklyn Center.
10b. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23-2700 OF THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER TO ESTABLISH CANNABIS AND HEMP BUSINESSES
REGULATIONS - FIRST READING
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited City Clerk Barb Suciu to make the
Staff presentation.
Ms. Suciu explained Minnesota established the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to create
statute and licensing processes. The OCM released the Guide for Local Governments on Adult-
Use Cannabis in August 2024; however, the Guide was subsequently revised in November 2024,
and again in early January 2025. Currently, licenses are expected to be announced in May or June.
Ms. Suciu stated the OCM regulates the cannabis industry Statewide and provides guidance on the
standards for the State. The OCM notifies cities of a license application to check for zoning
compliance, governs the application and licensing process for cannabis and hemp businesses,
including the specific requirements for each type of license and their respective business activities,
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and conducts enforcement and inspection activities across Minnesota cannabis and hemp industries.
It also requires all cannabis and Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) businesses to obtain a license
once the State of Minnesota has established the licensing process.
Ms. Suciu stated the OCM was in a public comment period for the Rulemaking Draft until
February 12, 2025. The Social Equity Verification deadline was January 30, 2025. All applicant
windows open on February 18, 2025. Licenses will be approved in May or June of 2025. There
are multiple Chapters of City Code that will be impacted.
Ms. Suciu explained there are licensing parameters to be considered. A pre-license certification is
standard procedure for the OCM to ensure the licensee has complied with local zoning law and
regulations prior to the State issuing a cannabis or hemp business license. Another license is Local
Government as a Cannabis Retailer. The City cannot hold a Cannabis Retailer registration and
lower-potency hemp product (LPHP) registrations. Currently, the two municipal liquor stores and
Centerbrook Golf Course hold LPHP registrations. Section 23-2705 states retail registration is
required.
Ms. Suciu stated Cannabis Retailer Registration Limits 23-2706, subd. B stated local governments
may limit the number of retailers and microbusinesses or mezzobusinesses with retail
endorsements, but it no case can there be less than one retail location per 12,500 residents. The
City of Brooklyn Center has 33,982 residents per the 2023 Minnesota State Demographer
Estimates. Therefore, the City would be expected to provide for a minimum of three licenses. She
noted retail registrations for LPHE retailers are not required but may not be limited in number by
the government.
Mayor Graves asked if the pro-license certification is required by OCM. Ms. Suciu confirmed the
process is required by the OCM in accordance with Minnesota Statutes.
Mayor Graves asked if 23-2704 limits cities to have LPHP or cannabis retailers as a municipality.
City Attorney Siobhan Tolar explained 23-2704 authorizes the City to have a municipal cannabis
store. The OCM has said that the City cannot sell LPHE items if they have a municipal cannabis
store.
Ms. Suciu noted the State application deadline is March 14, 2025. They will be conducting a
lottery for licenses. The City needs to decide how they want to process applications. The process
could be on a first-come, first-served basis or a lottery style.
Mayor Graves stated she would prefer a lottery style. Ms. Suciu stated the current language is for
a lottery style.
Ms. Suciu added 23-2708 addresses for application registration and 23-2709 addresses for fees.
The initial registration fee is $500, and the renewal fee is $1,000. 23-2710 Preliminary Compliance
Check allows City officials to conduct a preliminary compliance check to ensure compliance with
the ordinance and the State Statute. The basis for denial is laid out in 23-2711, per State Statute.
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Ms. Suciu stated 23-2712 Issuance of Registration or Renewal states registrations will be issued if
the applicants meet the requirements of the ordinance. 23-2712 Cannabis Retailer Operating
Regulations address hours of operations and samples. The hours are set to match liquor store hours.
The samples are prohibited per Proposed Rules Section 9810.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if businesses must match the listed business hours. Ms. Suciu stated
the hours state when retailers may be open rather than must be open.
Councilmember Moore asked if the proposed fees are similar to other Brooklyn Center fees. Ms.
Suciu stated the business license fees vary. The tobacco license registration is $350 while liquor
license registration is $6500 plus $200 for Sunday sales.
Councilmember Moore asked if one business could sell both liquor and cannabis. Ms. Tolar stated
one business may not hold both licenses.
Ms. Suciu added that liquor license registration is primarily for restaurants because of the liquor-
to-food ratio.
Councilmember Moore noted the Council can make changes to the fees in the future. Ms. Tolar
stated the fees can be changed, but there is a cap on fees a City can charge. She doesn’t know the
cap off the top of her head.
Councilmember Kragness stated there was a 30-day timeline mentioned in a previous presentation.
She asked if the timeline applies to this process. Ms. Suciu stated an applicant must first apply to
the State.
Ms. Tolar stated if the State doesn’t respond to an application within 30 days, then the application
is approved.
Ms. Suciu noted 23-2714 is titled Cannabis Retailer Operating Regulations and says licenses are
non-transferrable. Then 23-2715 addresses Lower-Potency Hemp Retailer Operating Regulations.
Ms. Suciu explained 23-2716 prohibits smoking indoors and 23-2717 lists sanctions for violations.
A retail sale without retail registration would result in a $2,000 fee. Other violations have a fee
schedule; the first violation is $1,000, the second is $1,250, the third is $1,500, and the fourth is
$2,000.
Ms. Suciu pointed out 23-2718 states the penalty for an individual would be a misdemeanor-level
offense. It is similar to selling tobacco to a minor. Enforcement 23-2719 requires age certification
compliance checks to be completed at least once per calendar year.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if the compliance checks are the responsibility of law enforcement
and are eligible for reimbursement. Ms. Tolar stated Councilmember Jerzak is referring to a grant
offered by the Governor, but the grant is no longer being offered.
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Councilmember Jerzak stated the maximum of three licenses shouldn’t be too much of a drain on
law enforcement resources.
Ms. Suciu added the second reading of the ordinance, and the public hearing is scheduled for April
14, 2025. The publication date will be April 24, 2025, and the effective date of the ordinance will
be May 24, 2025.
Ms. Suciu explained Staff and the City Attorney worked together to draft some changes. They
would like to repeal 23-2700 and replace it with the newest draft of the ordinance.
Councilmember Moore moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the first reading
of an ordinance amending chapter 23-2700 of the City of Brooklyn Center to establish cannabis
and hemp business regulations.
Motion passed unanimously.
10c. AMENDMENT TO JANUARY 27, 2025, STUDY SESSION MINUTES
City Manager Reggie Edwards introduced the item and invited City Clerk Barb Suciu to make the
Staff presentation.
Ms. Suciu explained the at the February 10, 2025, City Council meeting, Councilmember Kragness
requested the minutes from the January 27, 2025, meeting be corrected and amended. These
minutes were pulled from the agenda as requested. When they were brought back to the February
24, 2025, meeting, they had not been corrected/amended. Councilmember Kragness asked for an
amendment to the Regular City Council minutes from January 27, 2025, which were again pulled
from the agenda. The Study Session and Work Session minutes were approved. Staff discovered
that the amendment should have been to the Study Session of January 27, rather than the Regular
Session. The item was discussed with the City Attorney, who indicated the minutes could be
amended under Council Consideration.
Councilmember Moore moved and Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson seconded to approve an
amendment to the January 27, 2025 Study Session minutes.
Motion passed unanimously.
10d. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION 2024-138; A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
THE BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SAFETY AND VIOLENCE
PREVENTION COMMISSION AND DEFINING DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Councilmember Jerzak stated Resolution 2024-138 was passed at a late hour during the last
meeting of the year. He received feedback from constituents about the poorly handled vote. He
doesn’t want to permanently repeal the Resolution. Many Departments have collaborated for the
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presentation and proposed commission. He offered to list his concerns. Mayor Graves requested
the concerns be shared one at a time.
Councilmember Jerzak stated all members of the commission should be Brooklyn Center residents.
There is no issue with the commission having guests. It has been stated non-residents will be non-
voting members, but they would still be part of the Commission.
Councilmember Jerzak stated there is a reference to the permanence of the committee, but it
inhibits the actions of future councils.
Councilmember Jerzak added the neighborhood representation requirements are an issue. There
is already an issue with other commissions meeting quorum, and the neighborhood representation
requirement will make meeting quorum even more difficult.
Councilmember Jerzak pointed out that many of the responsibilities of the proposed commission
were not in the original resolution. He wants to avoid mission creep. He suggested the
responsibilities of the commission be limited to its original charge and add more as needed.
Councilmember Jerzak noted responsibilities listed include a review of the protests and collective
bargaining agreements. Those responsibilities are unnecessary.
Councilmember Jerzak explained there is implicit bias within the setup of the commission. It will
be helpful for members to have previous interactions with law enforcement, but he doesn’t want
the entire commission to be biased against law enforcement. If a commission were made up of a
majority of law enforcement, prosecutors, and the like, it wouldn’t be successful. The Council
needs to be careful with the composition and keep the composition consistent across commissions.
Mayor Graves stated interactions with public safety, judicial, or public health systems aren’t do
not automatically create a bias. Nearly everyone has had experiences with those systems, so it is
not limiting.
Councilmember Jerzak added the Charter requires the mayor to appoint members. He asked where
the requirement is listed in the proposed bylaws. Mayor Graves read, “The Mayor, or the member
of the City Council appointed by the mayor, shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission,
privileged to speak on any matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the
Commission and the City Council.” She asked what the issue was.
Councilmember Jerzak stated all other commission appointments are voted on by the Council. The
proposed language doesn’t mention such a vote. Mayor Graves stated his suggestion would be
added to the document.
Councilmember Kragness stated the document they voted on in December was a compilation of
input from Councilmembers. While Councilmember Jerzak has an issue with non-resident
participants, it was the previous consensus of the Council to include non-resident participants as
non-voting members. She suggested the composition of the commission be edited to say, “All
voting members of the Commission shall be residents that may have had direct experience or
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contact with the public safety, judicial or public health systems.” She asked if Councilmember
Jerzak had heard of a resident who would be unable to serve on the commission with the previously
approved requirements.
Mayor Graves stated any applicants she would recommend for appointment would still need to be
approved by the Council. There are multiple checks included in the process.
Councilmember Moore reiterated Resolution 2024-138 was voted on at a late hour at the final
2025 meeting. There was no consensus of the Council, and Staff worked on the document behind
the scenes.
Mayor Graves asked for the audience to remain quiet.
Councilmember Moore stated there was no consensus of the Council. She reiterated Resolution
2024-138 was voted on at a late hour at the final 2025 meeting. Overall, she does not support the
implementation of the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission. She offered to
list all of her reasons. Mayor Graves stated her reasons do not need to be listed as it is clear
Councilmember Moore wholly disagrees with the proposed commission.
Mayor Graves stated her perspective was that the vote in December was not rushed. They had
several previous discussions on the item, and Staff had presented a document comprised of the
comments from Council. As mentioned by Councilmember Jerzak, many Departments provided
input on the document.
Mayor Graves stated she would be open to removing the mention of a “permanent” commission.
She also is open to removing the responsibility to review collective bargaining agreements. Those
documents are public records, and anyone can provide comments on them. The specific
neighborhood representation does not have to be a requirement of the composition. Staff and
Council can still make an effort to include folks from all neighborhoods.
Mayor Graves noted she doesn’t support decreasing the scope of the proposed commission. Staff
compiled responsibilities from Departments and what would be helpful for them as well as from
Council input. Referencing the duties of the proposed commission from Resolution 2021-073 is
not a good argument considering Councilmember Jerzak wanted there to be no more discussion of
Resolution 2021-073.
Mayor Graves added the non-voting members were a compromise reached by the Council during
previous discussions. A commenter during the recent Informal Open Forum even requested non-
resident, non-voting experts be included on other commissions as they provide valuable insight.
For example, the City has had an issue maintaining strong relationships with businesses. Included
a non-resident business owner as a non-voting member could help build relationships, provide
additional expertise on the commission, and support local businesses.
Councilmember Moore interrupted Mayor Graves. Mayor Graves asked why Councilmember
Moore was yelling.
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Councilmember Moore asked if it was acceptable for audience members to be recording her.
Mayor Graves stated community members record their meetings regularly.
Councilmember Moore stated the heckling and snapping is inappropriate. Mayor Graves stated
she hadn’t heard any heckling or snapping.
Councilmember Moore stated Mayor Graves is looking forward, so she can’t see it. Mayor Graves
stated Councilmember Moore could also look forward.
Councilmember Moore stated Mayor Graves isn’t addressing things that need to be addressed.
Mayor Graves stated she hadn’t seen anything of concern. Councilmember Moore apologized.
Mayor Graves reiterated there is good reason to support the Staff’s proposal and to include experts
and non-resident stakeholders in the commission.
Councilmember Jerzak stated his perspective is not too far from Mayor Graves. He asked if the
scope and responsibilities were presented to the Staff. He asked if the Fire Chief and Police Chief
were aware of the proposed version. Dr. Edwards stated the Department of Parks and Recreation,
the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Office of Community Prevention, Health, and
Safety have collaborated on Resolution 2024-138.
Mayor Graves requested the Directors of each Department that contributed to Resolution 2024-
138 to share their perspectives.
Councilmember Moore stated she would like to share her perspective after Staff has a chance to
speak.
Director of the Office of Community Prevention, Health and Safety LaToya Turk explained Staff
incorporated input and comments from Council and went line-by-line through the resolution. All
Directors had access to the final proposal, and all Staff had a chance to provide input on the
proposed changes.
Councilmember Jerzak asked if Staff saw the document before it was presented to Staff in
December. Ms. Turk confirmed Staff saw the document before the December Council meeting.
Staff participates in a meeting a few days before each Council meeting to review the agenda packet.
It was a clerical error that the document was not included in the packet. She clarified it wasn’t an
error by the City Clerk’s Staff. The City is transitioning from one document software to another,
so the error was due to the differences in the two systems.
Police Chief Flesland stated there was ample collaboration that went into the proposal. There are
edits and welcome changes incorporated in the final version. Some of the wording about the
neighborhood representation was new to him because he didn’t have a chance to review the
document before the December Council meeting. However, he had the opportunity to review the
document. He just had a busy day when it was published.
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Mayor Graves asked how the process felt. Chief Flesland stated the proposed document is a good-
faith effort by Staff to compile various input as directed by Council.
Fire Chief Tom Berg reiterated that a lot of Staff time and effort went into the proposal. Each
Department reviewed the document through their respective lenses. He provided input on what
the Fire Department could contribute to the initiative.
Director of Parks and Recreation Department Cordell Wiseman agreed he had an opportunity to
express his concerns and review the various edits. Staff was happy with the final version presented
to Council. There was a lot of dialogue and time that went into the changes.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson read that the proposed committee would be, “tasked with
reviewing and making recommendations regarding the policing response to the protests that
occurred in the City in April 2021, reviewing the current collective bargaining agreement between
the City and the Police Department.” Mayor Graves pointed out that the Council already reached
a compromise to remove the review of the collective bargaining agreement from the list of
responsibilities.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked to whom the proposed committee would be providing
input. Mayor Graves stated any recommendations would be presented to the Council.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she doesn’t want the proposed committee to have any
more power than other advisory groups.
Mayor Graves asked for Staff to revise the document to incorporate the Council comments
regarding neighborhood requirements and the collective bargaining agreement.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson added the edit suggested by Councilmember Kragness
regarding the word “may” be included as well.
Councilmember Moore pointed out she had concerns about the responsibilities, similar to
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson. There was also a request to remove the word “permanent”
from the document. The conversations are not unlike the ongoing discussions regarding
Resolution 2021-037. She has an issue with almost every paragraph of the proposed resolution.
The Implementation Committee did their job well. Also, the Council just confirmed they are no
longer discussing Resolution 2021-037, but the proposed document says, “the City Council desires
to expand upon the Act.”
Mayor Graves requested Councilmember Moore submit her grievances and requested edits to Staff.
Councilmember Moore stated she doesn’t have grievances. Mayor Graves pointed out
Councilmember Moore has stated she doesn’t support the Community Safety and Violence
Prevention Commission. She asked if there was an advisory on public safety that Councilmember
Moore could support. Councilmember Moore stated she would submit comments on proposed
changes to Staff.
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Councilmember Jerzak offered to send his comments to Staff as well.
Mayor Graves agreed the document could be cleaned up. The Council has requested edits about
the term “permanent,” neighborhood representation, and adding “may” to the description of the
potential members. While she believes every person has had contact with a public safety, judicial,
or public health system, she isn’t interested in arguing the point any further. Staff has worked hard
to collaborate and create a document.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson read from the proposed document, “The Community Safety
and Violence Prevention Committee was to be chaired by the Mayor, with a list of potential
members created by the Director of the Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention
and members from that list recommended by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.” She
asked if the group would be chaired by the Mayor. Mayor Graves stated it would be beneficial to
add language about the application process.
Ms. Tolar explained Resolution No. 2024-138 refers to Resolution No. 2021-073 as a historical
reference and explains how the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission came to
be. Staff can make edits as directed by the Council. It is written as a story of sorts, but they can
add the present portion of the story for clarity.
Dr. Edwards agreed with Ms. Tolar. He stated Staff welcomes comments from the Council, and
they will work to incorporate edits.
Councilmember Jerzak added he objects to the portion stating, “reviewing Chapter 19 of the City
Code, making recommendations with regard to repealing or amending provisions or penalties
therein, including fines and fees,” as the potential commissioners are not experts on that
information. He thanked Staff for their work on the document. Ultimately, it is up to the Council
to make policy. He stated he isn’t comfortable with portions of the document because they sound
directive.
Mayor Graves stated there could be benefits for non-experts to review the City Code. For example,
there are environmental design recommendations that inform public safety through the Code.
There is an overlap of public safety and community development that can be considered.
Councilmember Jerzak stated he is seeking consensus on the document, but he would be unable to
support the proposed commission if they are responsible for reviewing the City Code.
Mayor Graves stated it is offensive to declare potential appointees to the Community Safety and
Violence Prevention Commission aren’t able to review the City Code. Folks appointed to the
Charter Commission aren’t experts in legislation. Councilmember Jerzak stated he didn’t want to
get into it. Mayor Graves stated the same scrutiny needs to be applied to all commissions.
Councilmember Moore explained the section of Resolution 2021-073 calling for the Community
Safety and Violence Prevention Commission is only one paragraph. Also, the Council just
confirmed they no longer need to discuss Resolution 2021-073 because it is only a historical
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document. The amount of discussion on the topic has been alarming. The document needs a lot
more work. It is also unsettling that Dr. Edwards offered to “take a stab at it” to incorporate edits.
Mayor Graves stated Staff will work on the document to make edits.
Mayor Graves asked where they are in the 45-day timeline. Staff stated they are beyond the 45
days.
Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to extend the pause for an
additional 30 days and direct Staff to make additional edits.
Councilmember Moore asked if the item would be tabled. Ms. Tolar stated the motion was not for
tabling.
Councilmember Moore voted against the same. Motion passed.
Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked for the newer version of the document to be provided
to Council before the next meeting.
Councilmember Kragness pointed out consensus doesn’t mean all Councilmembers agree with
each detail.
11. COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Jerzak reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on
the following upcoming events:
•Attended the Minnesota League of Cities Conference for two days.
•Met with several constituents.
•Met with Dr. Edwards multiple times.
Mayor Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the
following upcoming events:
•Testified before the State regarding cost-sharing for Hwy. 252.
•Chaired the Minneapolis Northwest Tourism Board meeting and the Minneapolis
Northwest Tourism Executive meeting.
•Met with Senator Pha regarding concerns in the Brooklyn Center community about ICE.
•Attended the Prevention Academy webinar.
•Met with the City Attorney and City Manager.
•Attended the Strong Cities Transatlantic Dialogue in Manchester. Municipal leaders from
all over the world were in attendance. She offered to share her notes with interested parties.
Councilmember Kragness reported on her attendance at the following and provided information
on the following upcoming events:
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•Met with Senator Pha regarding concerns in the Brooklyn Center community about ICE.
•Attended the 30-Year Celebration for Melrose Gates Apartments.
•Attended a birthday party for Don Halvorsen.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Moore seconded adjournment of the City Council
meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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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
MARCH 10, 2025
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 9:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President April Graves and Councilmembers/Commissioners Kris Lawrence-Anderson,
Dan Jerzak, Teneshia Kragness, and Laurie Ann Moore. Also present were City Manager Reggie
Edwards, Community Development Director Jesse Anderson, Economic Development Manager
Ian Alexander, and Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Barb Suciu.
ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS
5951 EARL BROWN DR TAX FORFEITURE SALE (FORMER BROWN COLLEGE
SITE)
Dr. Edwards introduced Economic Development Manager Ian Alexander. He stated that the site is
6.46 Acres, zoned MX-C Commercial Mixed Use, is currently vacant, and was previously used as
a commercial site. He stated that this is adjacent to the city-owned former Target site, with a
combined acreage of 15.51.
Mr. Alexander stated the site will be available for public sale and will be open from March 7, 2025,
until April 18, 2025. During Phase I of the public sale, the minimum will be $2.36 million. If no
offers are received before April 9, 2025, they will enter Phase II where the minimum bid will be
$500,000. The EDA anticipates limited interest during Phase I and they anticipate competing
offers if the sale moves to Phase II.
Mr. Alexander pointed out the 15.26-acre site which was formerly Sears sold for $1.5 million. It
was over $100 per acre due to extensive demolition and remediation costs. Staff do not
recommend making an offer during Phase I of the public sale. Instead, Staff recommends making
an offer if the sale moves to Phase II.
Mr. Alexander showed an aerial image of the site. He agreed with Councilmember Jerzak’s
frustration with the City buying the former Target site. The City now must figure out how to use
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the former Target site. The Target site and Brown College site are both prepared for development.
The Opportunity Site has no infrastructure to move forward.
Mr. Alexander reiterated Staff recommends making an offer for 5951 Earle Brown Drive if the
public sale moves to Phase II. Staff also recommends using funds from more than one Tax
Increment Financing District.
Mayor/President Graves pointed out there could be more discussion at a future Study Session or a
Closed Session to allow for more extensive, detailed questions.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak stated there are likely Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
already in place. He asked who would own the facility. Mr. Alexander stated there aren’t any
NDAs. The City would not own the facility, and that is not the goal of the project. He has spoken
with Chief Flesland about the potential for a satellite office closer to the Opportunity Site.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak asked why a private developer wouldn’t purchase the site
themselves. He asked if putting the potential funds into infrastructure for the Opportunity Site
would be a better opportunity.
Mr. Alexander explained most of the City’s money is tied up in housing projects and Phase I of
the Opportunity Site. It was shocking when funding was pulled from the Department of
Transportation. Therefore, the City is hoping to put money into something other than affordable
housing. The City is looking to prepare the site for the best use. He spoke to someone who is
interested in a large daycare and event space. However, Staff is looking for a larger project that
will generate more money.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak asked if the sports facility is a for-profit entity. He asked
if Brooklyn Center would be asked for more money. Mr. Alexander explained he wouldn’t
recommend buying any sites in Brooklyn Center except for recreational uses. There isn’t an
appetite for bonding, and they need to look for opportunities to offer Tax Increment Financing
(TIF).
Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak asked if Staff has spoken with the church regarding the
daycare. Community Development Director Jesse Anderson explained they are close to a purchase
agreement. Staff anticipates a purchase agreement to be received the next day.
Councilmember/Commissioner Moore asked if the TIF will disappear if it isn’t used. Mr.
Anderson explained TIF Districts 2 and 3 are fairly old, and the money will stay in them. It doesn’t
need to be returned. TIF District 5 has some more restrictions, but it can be pooled when it is
ready. The $4 million from Alatus would have gone back into the TIF District. They can use
some Districts to pay into other TIFs.
Councilmember/Commissioner Moore asked if the City would be the landlord. It doesn’t seem to
benefit the City. She asked why others weren’t interested in developing the land. Mr. Anderson
explained Minneapolis has difficult processes. The agreement is only to discuss it. Minneapolis
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wouldn’t enter into such an agreement without a plan. It is likely there isn’t a political avenue for
them to put a sports facility within their own city.
Councilmember/Commissioner Moore asked if Staff has signed off on the possibility.
Mayor/President Graves asked for those in the audience to remain quiet.
Dr. Edwards pointed out the memorandum of understanding (MOU) allows for a conversation, but
there are no commitments.
Councilmember/Commissioner Kragness thanked Staff for their creativity. More options for
youth activities would be beneficial for Brooklyn Center.
Mayor/President Graves asked if the Council/EDA would like another opportunity to discuss the
topic.
Councilmember/Commissioner Jerzak asked if the offer is time-sensitive. Mr. Alexander stated it
is worthwhile to discuss the concept further as long as they don’t discuss the specific offer. The
issue with timing is to develop an idea and get everything aligned to make an offer in time.
Mayor/President Graves stated she would like for the item to be placed in a future Study Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/President Graves moved and Councilmember/Commissioner Kragness seconded
adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:37 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
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Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Shannon Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
THROUGH: Barb Suciu, City Clerk
BY: Shannon Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Licenses
Requested Council Action:
- Motion to approve the licenses as presented.
Background:
The following businesses/persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each
business/person has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective
licenses, submitted appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Applicants for rental dwelling
licenses are in compliance with Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances unless comments
are noted below the property address on the attached rental report.
Mechanical
KAB Plumbing LLC
20725 196th Ave NW, Big Lake 55309
Hospitality Accommodations
Super 8
6445 James Circle N
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Rental Criteria
2. For Council Approval 3.24.25 FOR COUNCIL 2.25 to 3.11
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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
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Location Address License Subtype Renewal/Initial Owner
Property
Code
Violations
License
Type Police CFS*
Final
License
Type**
Previous
License
Type***
Consecutive
Type IV's
1201 57th Ave N
Multiple Family
1 Bldg 4 Units Initial Edward L Doll & Wife
21 = 5.25 per
unit Type IV N/A Type IV N/A N/A
5301 Dupont Ave N
Multiple Family
1 Bldg 6 Units Initial
Venus Tomlinson & DeRoi
Tomlinson
22 = 3.6 per
unit Type IV N/A Type IV N/A N/A
407 70th Ave N
Multiple Family
8 Bldgs 128 Units Renewal Gary F Brummer
106 = 0.83 per
unit Type II 0 Type II Type II N/A
700 66th Ave N
Multiple Family
24 Bldgs 92 Units Renewal Georgetown-bc Company Lllp
191 = 2.07 per
unit Type III 0 Type III Type IV N/A
6737 Humboldt Ave N
Multiple Family
2 Bldgs 18 Units Renewal Humboldt Square Ventures Llc
25 = 1.39 per
unit Type II 0 Type III Type III N/A
5329 Brooklyn Blvd Two Family Renewal Tech Pheng Ung & Thu Kim Ung
1 Type I 0 Type I Type I N/A
1713 70th Ave N Single Renewal
Larkin Street Homes
Did not meet requirements 1 Type I 0 Type IV Type IV 3
2833 67th La N Single Renewal Roth Wagner 2 Llc
1 Type I 0 Type I Type I N/A
3007 Ohenry Rd Single Renewal Ih3 Property Minnesota Lp
1 Type I 0 Type I Type III N/A
4112 61st Ave N Single Renewal Christina Trang Duong
2 Type I 0 Type I Type I N/A
4418 65th Ave N Single Renewal Blanca S Sanchez Miranda
2 Type I 0 Type III Type III N/A
5323 Brooklyn Blvd Single Renewal Cosco Property 3 Llc
12 Type IV 0 Type IV Type I 0
5353 72nd Cir Single D Gilbert/b Notenberg Et Al
1 Type I 0 Type I Type I N/A
5524 Humboldt Ave N Single Renewal
LARKIN STREET HOMES
Did not meet requirements 20 Type IV 0 Type IV Type IV 2
5548 Lilac Dr N Single Renewal Prosperous Property LLC
0 Type I 0 Type I Type II N/A
5818 Humboldt Ave N Single Renewal Jay B Olson/kristin E Olson
4 Type II 0 Type II Type III N/A
6331 Indiana Ave N Single Renewal Ih3 Property Minnesota Lp
4 Type II 0 Type III Type III N/A
Rental Licenses for Council Approval 3.24.25
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6642 Camden Dr Single Renewal Joby John & Resmy Kurian
7 Type III 0 Type III Type I N/A
6800 Dupont Ave N Single Renewal Caml Llc
10 Type IV 0 Type IV Type II 0
6831 Drew Ave N Single Renewal
David A Gardner
Did not meet requirements 1 Type I 0 Type IV Type IV 2
7013 Fremont Ave N Single Renewal Ih2 Property Illinois Lp
1 Type I 0 Type I Type IV N/A
7143 France Ave N Single Renewal Caml Llc
13 Type IV 0 Type IV Type II 0
7217 Camden Ave N Single Renewal Ih3 Property Minnesota Lp
8 Type III 0 Type III Type I 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
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Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Carissa Goebel, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
THROUGH: Cordell Wiseman, Director of Parks & Recreation
BY: Carissa Goebel, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for the Hennepin Youth
Sports Program Grant
Requested Council Action:
Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the application and execution of an
agreement to purchase sports equipment (soccer goals) under the provisions of the
Hennepin Youth Sports Program.
Background:
The soccer program has grown steadily since 2022 with increased types of offerings.
The total grant request of $9,409.96 would enable the purchase of eight new soccer
goals in total. Six intermediate-sized goals and two full-sized goals. Six of the goals will
be at Centennial Park to replace the current goals that are in poor and unsafe
conditions. The additional two goals will be at Northport Park, which will replace goals
that had to be removed due to poor conditions and did not get replaced.
Hennepin County Youth Sports Program:
The purpose of the Grant is to increase opportunities for youth to participate in sports
and recreational activities by providing funding to local government units (LGUs) for
sports equipment. Grants up to $10,000 are available.
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2025 HYSP Resolution
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, via Hennepin County
Youth Sports Program, provides funds to increase opportunities for youth to participate in sports
and recreational activities by providing local funding to local government units for sports
equipment
WHEREAS the grant requires City Council Approval to apply for funds
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota as follows:
1. The City of Brooklyn Center is requesting $9,409.96 from the Hennepin Youth
Sports Program to purchase soccer goals.
2. The Parks and Recreation Director is authorized and directed to execute the
application for the Hennepin Youth Sports Program grant.
___________________________________ __________________________________
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.
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Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Ian Alexander, Economic Development Manager, Amy Loegering,
Economic Development Coordinator
THROUGH: Jesse Anderson, Community Development Director
BY: Amy Loegering, Economic Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting the Pursuit of a Minnesota's Environment and
Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for Land Acquisition of Nince Parcels
Located at 1000, 1020, 1050, 1100, and 1150 Shingle Creek Crossing for
the Purpose of Day-Lighting Shingle Creek
Requested Council Action:
Motion to Approve a resolution supporting the pursuit of a Minnesota’s Environment and
Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for land acquisition of nine parcels located at 1000,
1020, 1050, 1100 and 1150 Shingle Creek Crossing for the purpose of daylighting
Shingle Creek
Background:
In October 2024, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission (SCWMC)
authorized studying potential daylighting of Shingle Creek within the Shingle Creek
Crossing development in Brooklyn Center. Daylighting (removing culverts and
underground passages to allow the stream to flow freely above ground again), would
restore some natural form and function to the creek. Daylighting would help address
the creek’s biotic and water quality impairments by adding back natural stream
structure, and in-stream and near-stream habitat and vegetation as well as return some
of the creek’s function managing storm water.
City Staff are seeking a Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
grant to purchase nine parcels located at 1000, 1020, 1050, 1100 and 1150 Shingle
Creek Crossing, with PIDs 0211821320024, 0211821320029, 0211821320025,
0211821320030, 0211821320031, 0211821310063, 0211821310058, 0211821310064,
and 0211821310065. After securing ownership of these parcels, the City will partner
with the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management District to
daylight Shingle Creek, providing a valuable natural amenity for the surrounding
neighborhood. After daylighting is completed, the land surrounding the new amenity will
be available for redevelopment with more flexible zoning, possibly including housing.
The current owner of the parcels in question, Shingle Creek LLC would benefit from the
sale of this plot in general. We believe this land will be used to benefit the residents of
the city and to improve the environmental health of the area.
EDA recommends approval of the resolution supporting the pursuit of a Minnesota’s
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for land acquisition of nine
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parcels located at 1000, 1020, 1050, 1100 and 1150 Shingle Creek Crossing for the
purpose of daylighting Shingle Creek.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget items to consider at this time. No funding match is required for the
use of grant funds.
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. LCCMR Resolution_City of Booklyn Center
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Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PURSUIT OF A MINNESOTA’S ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND GRANT FOR LAND ACQUISITION OF NINE
PARCELS LOCATED AT 1000, 1020, 1050, 1100, AND 1150 SHINGLE CREEK CROSSING
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DAYLIGHTING SHINGLE CREEK
WHEREAS, the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
(LCCMR) has opened Request for Proposals for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust
Fund (ENRTF); and
WHEREAS, the ENRTF has approximately $103 million available and will accept
applications that aim to protect, conserve, preserve, and enhance Minnesota’s air, water, land, fish,
wildlife, and other natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center seeks $6,000,000.00 from the ENRTF
to acquire nine parcels with PIDs 0211821320024, 0211821320029, 0211821320025,
0211821320030, 0211821320031, 0211821310063, 0211821310058, 0211821310064, and
0211821310065 for the purpose of daylighting Shingle Creek which runs under the subject
parcels.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brooklyn Center
supports the above referenced project and authorizes the submittal of a proposal for funding of
this project on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center to the LCCMR in response to the 2026
ENRTF Request for Proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, if funding is awarded, the City of Brooklyn
Center agrees to accept the award and may enter into an agreement with the state of Minnesota
for the above referenced project. The City of Brooklyn Center will comply with all applicable
laws, environmental requirements, and regulations and any additional conditions stated in the
grant agreement and the approved LCCMR work plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Brooklyn Center understands that
grants from the ENRTF are generally paid out on a reimbursement basis. The City of Brooklyn
Center has the financial capability to pay for project expenses prior to seeking
reimbursement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Brooklyn Center certifies none of
the current principals of the City of Brooklyn Center have been convicted of a felony financial
crime in the last ten years. For this purpose, a principal is defined as a public official, a board
member, or staff that would have the authority to access or determine the use of ENRTF funds, if
awarded; and
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to submit on
behalf of the City an application for the Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust
Fund grant for land acquisition of nine parcels located at 1000, 1020, 1050, 1100, and 1150 Shingle
Creek Crossing for the purpose of day-lighting shingle creek.
3/24/2025
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.
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Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Lydia Ener, Assistant City Engineer
THROUGH: Elizabeth Heyman, Director of Public Works
BY: Lydia Ener, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding a Contract, Improvement Project
No. 2025-02 67th Ave N and James Ave N Mill & Overlay
Requested Council Action:
Motion to approve the resolution accepting the lowest responsible bid and award a contract to
Ryan Contracting Co., for Improvement Project No. 2025-02 67th Ave N and James Ave N Mill
& Overlay.
Background:
Bids for the Improvement Project 2025-02 67th Ave N and James Ave N Mill & Overlay
were received and opened on February 26, 2025. The bidding results are tabulated
below:
Bidder Total Base Bid + Alternate 1
Valley Paving Inc. $507,186.97
Bituminous Roadways Inc. $531,960.75
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. $546,799.42
GMH Asphalt Corporation $561,134.62
Northwest Inc. $572,210.97
Park Construction Company $596,690.20
Omann Brothers Paving Inc. $619,875.96
Of the seven (7) bids received, the lowest bid of $507,186.97 was submitted by Valley
Paving Inc. of Shakopee, Minnesota. Valley Paving Inc. has the experience,
equipment, and capacity to qualify as the lowest responsible bidder for the project.
Budget Issues:
The bid amount of $507,186.97, for the Base Bid and Alternate 1, is within the 2025 budgeted
amount. The total estimated budget including construction, contingencies, administration,
engineering, and legal was $790,000 and is amended to $669,086.97, an approximate 15.3%
decrease from the originally budgeted amount (see attached Resolution – Costs and Revenues
tables).
Inclusive Community Engagement:
NA
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
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NA
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 67th & James - Bid Award - Res
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-02 67TH AVE N AND JAMES AVE N
MILL & OVERLAY
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No.
2025-02, bids were received, opened and tabulated on the 26th day of February, 2025. Said bids
were as follows:
Bidder Total Base Bid + Alternate 1
Valley Paving Inc. $507,186.97
Bituminous Roadways Inc. $531,960.75
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. $546,799.42
GMH Asphalt Corporation $561,134.62
Northwest Inc. $572,210.97
Park Construction Company $596,690.20
Omann Brothers Paving Inc. $619,875.96
WHEREAS, it appears that Ryan Contracting Co. of Elko New Market, Minnesota
is the lowest responsible 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 Valley Paving Inc. of Shakopee, Minnesota in the name
of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 2025-02,
according to the plans and specifications therefore approved by the City
Council and on file in the office of the City Engineer.
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________
2. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows:
Amended Amended
COSTS Estimate (11/25/24) per Low Bid
Contract $ 600,000.00 $ 507,186.97
Contingency $ 60,000.00 $ 51,000.00
Subtotal Construction Cost $ 660,000.00 $ 558,186.97
Admin/Legal/Engr. $ 130,000.00 $ 110,900.00
Total Estimated Project Cost $ 790,000.00 $ 669,086.97
Amended Amended
REVENUES Estimate (11/25/24) per Low Bid
Street Assessment $ 379,980.46 $ 379,980.46
Sanitary Sewer Utility $ 30,000.00 $ 12,081.00
Water Utility Fund $ 90,000.00 $ 122,662.76
Storm Drainage Utility Fund $ 110,000.00 $ 103,021.20
Street Reconstruction Fund $ 180,019.54 $ 51,341.55
Total Estimated Revenue $ 790,000.00 $ 669,086.97
March 24, 2025
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.
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Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Lydia Ener, Assistant City Engineer
THROUGH: Elizabeth Heyman, Director of Public Works
BY: Lydia Ener, Assistant City Engineer
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Vacating a Certain Portion of a Drainage and Utility
Easement within Lot 1, Block 1 of the Plat of Steen Addition in the City of
Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota (1st Reading)
Requested Council Action:
- Motion to approve a first reading of the requested ordinance vacating a portion of a
drainage and utility easement located in the CAPI site redevelopment in connection with
the proposed final plat of Steen Addition, and set a second reading and public hearing
for April 14, 2025.
Background:
The Planning Commission has reviewed the final plat for Steen Addition. In connection
with the final plat and easement dedication proceedings, the developer is requesting
release and termination of easements that are either no longer needed or are being
replaced by new easements. The following easements are proposed to be released and
terminated as indicated in Exhibit A.
It is staff’s opinion that the easement proposed to be vacated are no longer needed and
should not negatively affect rights to public easements. We are unaware of any entity
objecting to the proposed vacation.
Consistent with the City’s Charter, a first reading of the proposed ordinance to vacate
certain easements is requested, with a subsequent request to schedule the second
reading and public hearing on April 14, 2025. A public hearing notice was submitted to
the Brooklyn Center Sun Post for publication on March 6, 2025.
Budget Issues:
NA
Inclusive Community Engagement:
NA
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
NA
Strategic Priorities and Values:
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. CAPI Easement Vacation Ordinance
2. Exhibit A - CAPI Easement Vacation
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Please take notice that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center will hold a public hearing on
Monday, April 14, 2025 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Center City Hall, located at 6301
Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Said public hearing will include a second
reading and proposed adoption of an ordinance vacating a drainage and utility easement over, under
and across Lot 1 of Block 1 within the plat of Steen Addition. Meeting materials can be accessed by
visiting the City of Brooklyn Center’s website at: https://www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us/. A definite
time for this application to be considered cannot be given as it will depend on the progression of the
agenda items.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance.
Please contact the City Clerk at (763) 569-3300 to make arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENT WITHIN LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF THE PLAT OF STEEN ADDITION IN THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center (the “City”) is a municipal corporation,
organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota and the City Charter of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota (the “Charter”); and
WHEREAS, the City’s Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) has
recommended approval for the plat of CAPI USA Addition (“Plat”) based on certain conditions as
set forth in the City Council Resolution No. 2025-029; and
WHEREAS, the Plat includes Lot 1, Block 1, Steen Addition which is situated in the City
at 5950 Brooklyn Boulevard (PID 03118211201011)(the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, a certain drainage and utility easement dedicated to the City in the plat of
Steen Addition currently exists on the Property (“Easement”), which as a result of the Plat of CAPI
USA Addition and the future development of the Property, is no longer needed, will interfere with
the proposed development, and is being replaced by new dedicated easements covering the
Property within the Plat; and
WHEREAS, the easement proposed to be vacated is legally described as follows:
That part of the drainage and utility easement as dedicated on Lot 1, Block 1, STEEN
ADDITION, plat on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for
Hennepin County, Minnesota, being the South 5.00 feet of said Lot 1 which lies West of
the East 10.00 feet thereof and East of the West 10 feet thereof
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The location of said easement to be vacated is shown in the cross hatched area on the
attached Exhibit A (the “Vacated Easement”); and
WHEREAS, City staff has determined that there is no public need to maintain the Vacated
Easement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does not object to the vacation of the proposed Vacated
Easement; and
WHEREAS, after due notice and public hearing, the City Council has determined that the
proposed Vacated Easement will no longer be needed and it is in the public interest to vacate the
Vacated Easement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center does ordain as
follows:
Section I. Recitals. The above recitals are hereby adopted as findings and incorporated into this
Ordinance.
Section II. Easement Vacation. The Vacated Easement is hereby vacated. Said vacation is
conditioned upon the recording of the plat of CAPI USA Addition.
Section III. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days
following its legal publication.
Section IV. Notice of Completion. Upon the Ordinance becoming effective and the plat of CAPI
USA Addition being recorded, the City Clerk is directed to prepare a Notice of Completion of
Vacation Proceedings and to record it with the Hennepin County Recorder or Hennepin County
Registrar of Titles, as appropriate.
Adopted this ___ day of __________, 2025.
____________________________
April Graves, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________
City Clerk
Date of Publication _________________________
Effective Date _____________________________
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EXHIBIT FOR:
CAPI USA
Property Legal Desc.: Lot 1, Block 1, STEEN ADDITION, Hennepin County,
Minnesota. (Note: Property contains additional parcels)
Property Address: 5950 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Tax PID No.: 03-118-21-12-0101
SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE
EASEMENT TO BE VACATED
7601 73rd Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428
(763) 560-3093
DemarcInc.com
SCALE 1" = 40':
Vacate that part of the drainage and utility easement as dedicated on Lot 1,
Block 1, STEEN ADDITION, plat on file and of record in the office of the
County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota. being the South 5.00
feet of said Lot 1 which lies West of the East 10.00 feet thereof and East of the
West 10 feet thereof.
Prepared By:
Page 52 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Ahmed Omer, City Engineer
THROUGH: Elizabeth Heyman, Director of Public Works
BY: Ahmed Omer, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract, Improvement Project
No. 2021-05, Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase 2 Improvements
(Vegetation Restoration)
Requested Council Action:
Motion to approve a resolution accepting bid and awarding a contract to Valdes Lawn
Care and Snow Removal LLC for Improvement Project No. 2021-05, Brooklyn
Boulevard Corridor Project Phase 2 Improvements.
Background:
Bids for the Vegetative Restoration work for the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project
Phase 2 Improvements, Project No. 2021-05, were received and opened on March 13,
2025. The bidding results are tabulated below:
BIDDER TOTAL BASE BID
Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal LLC $ 225,747.30
Ramsey Companies $ 530,516.50
New Look Contracting, Inc $ 536,906.00
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. $ 573,488.40
Boulder Creek, Inc. $ 747,061.00
Urban Companies $ 764,661.40
Of the Six (6) bids received, the lowest bid of $225,747.30 was submitted by Valdes
Lawn Care and Snow Removal LLC of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal LLC has the experience, equipment and
capacity to qualify as the lowest responsible bidder for the project.
Budget Issues:
The bid amount of $225,747.30 is under half of the projects remaining budget.
Inclusive Community Engagement:
N/A
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
N/A
Page 53 of 113
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Brooklyn Blvd Phase 2- Vegetation Restoration - Bid Award - Res
2. 2025 Brooklyn Boulevard Restoration Award Recommendation
Page 54 of 113
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-05, BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
CORRIDOR PROJECT PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No.
2021-05, bids were received, opened and tabulated on the 13th day of March, 2025. Said bids were
as follows:
Bidder Total Base Bid
Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal LLC $ 225,747.30
Ramsey Companies $ 530,516.50
New Look Contracting, Inc $ 536,906.00
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. $ 573,488.40
Boulder Creek, Inc. $ 747,061.00
Urban Companies $ 764,661.40
WHEREAS, it appears that Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal LLC of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota is the lowest responsible 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 Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal LLC of Lake
Elmo, Minnesota, in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for
Improvement Project No. 2021-05, according to the plans and specifications
therefore approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City
Engineer.
2. The estimated project costs and revenues are as follows:
Amended
COSTS As Original Award per Low Bid
Contract (Vegetation Restoration) $ -0- $ 225,747.30
Original Contract $12,222,880.30 $12,550,323.26
Xcel Overhead Utility Undergrounding $ 376,000.00 $ 376,000.00
Xcel Street Lights $ -0- $ 31,860.00
Misc. Henn Co Supplied Items $ 123,700.00 $ 112,409.68
Misc. Construction (Well Sealing) $ -0- $ 1,500.00
Contingency $ 1,222,288.00 $ 515,779.74
Subtotal Construction Cost $13,944,868.30 $13,813,619.98
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RESOLUTION NO. _______________
Admin/Legal/Engr. $ 2,586,416.15 $ 2,586,416.15
Admin/Legal/Engr. Contingency $ 150,000.00 $ 360,729.28
Easement Acquisition $ 1,123,320.00 $ 1,346,239.04
Total Estimated Project Cost $ 17,804,604.45 $ 18,107,004.45
Amended
REVENUES As Original Award per Low Bid
Federal Funds $ 6,616,000.00 $ 6,614,686.25
Hennepin County Funds $ 4,500,000.00 $ 4,500,000.00
Sanitary Sewer Utility $ 377,555.63 $ 322,229.45
Water Utility Fund $ 423,830.98 $ 517,923.40
Storm Drainage Utility Fund $ 1,704,904.03 $ 1,704,904.03
Street Light Utility $ 1,025,914.84 $ 1,044,037.36
Xcel Utility Surcharge $ 376,000.00 $ 376,000.00
Capital Projects Fund $ 2,628,655.16 $ 2,562,563.25
Municipal State Aid (MSA) Fund $ 151,743.81 $ 162,260.71
Eminent Domain Deposit $ -0- $ 302,400.00
Total Estimated Revenue $17,804,604.45 $18,107,004.45
March 24, 2025
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.
Page 56 of 113
M E M O R A N D U M
Date: March 13, 2025
To: Ahmed Omer, P.E., City Engineer
From: Kevin Kielb, P.E., Principal Engineer
Subject: Bid Results and Recommendation
2025 Brooklyn Boulevard Vegetative Restoration
Six bids were received for the above project. The bids were publicly read aloud at 10:00 A.M. on March
13, 2025. The bids were then reviewed, tabulated and the results are summarized below:
CONTRACTOR TOTAL BID
Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal, LLC $225,747.30
Ramsey Companies $530,516.50
New Look Contracting, Inc.
$536,906.00
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. $573,488.40
Boulder Creek, Inc. $747,061.00
Urban Companies $764,661.40
The final engineer’s estimate for the project was $676,955.00.
We reviewed Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal, LLC’s bid and compared it to the Engineer’s Estimate
and the other bids received. It is our opinion that the bid is responsive and not materially unbalanced.
If the City of Brooklyn Center decides to award the project to the low bidder, we recommend awarding
the contract to Valdes Lawn Care and Snow Removal, LLC in the amount of $225,747.30.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (651) 968-7760.
Page 57 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Ahmed Omer, City Engineer
THROUGH: Elizabeth Heyman, Director of Public Works
BY: Ahmed Omer, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement,
Project No. 2025-01, Well No. 11: Well and Pumphouse
Requested Council Action:
It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the resolution authorizing
execution of a Professional Services Agreement for the Well No. 11: Well and
Pumphouse Project.
Background:
City staff solicited proposals for and received 1 consultant that would be able to provide
professional services for the construction oversight and administration of the Well No.
11 Well and Pumphouse Project.
A three-person team made up of City staff evaluated and ranked the proposal. Based
on project understanding, work plan, experience, team, and fees, Bolton & Menk, Inc. is
recommended to provide the needed professional services. Bolton & Menk, Inc. is
available to start immediately to proceed with the construction oversight of the Well No.
11: Well and Pumphouse Project.
Budget Issues:
The Well No. 11: Well and Pumphouse Project is identified in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program for 2025 with a total estimated project cost of $3,000,000. The
contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc., for the construction oversight and administration,
amounts to $241,894.00, which is an estimated 8 percent of the total project cost.
Inclusive Community Engagement:
N/A
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
N/A
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Well 11 PSA Resolution
Page 58 of 113
Page 59 of 113
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT, PROJECT NO. 2025-01, WELL NO. 11: WELL
AND PUMPHOUSE
WHEREAS, the City’s Capital Improvement Program identifies the Well No. 11:
Well and Pumphouse Project to be constructed in 2025; and
WHEREAS, a professional services agreement has been negotiated with Bolton &
Menk, Inc., to provide the professional services needed to perform said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute
an agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc., in the amount of $241,894.00 to provide professional
services for the Well No. 11: Well and Pumphouse Project.
March 24, 2025
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.
Page 60 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM:
THROUGH:
BY: Barb Suciu, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Greek Independence Day Proclamation
Requested Council Action:
Background:
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Page 61 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM:
THROUGH:
BY: Barb Suciu, City Clerk
SUBJECT: National Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation
Requested Council Action:
Background:
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Page 62 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Barb Suciu, City Clerk
THROUGH: Daren Nyquist, Deputy City Manager
BY: Barb Suciu, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Lions Club of
Brooklyn Center
Requested Council Action:
motion to accept the presentation
Background:
The City of Brooklyn Center honors the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center in celebrating
their 70th anniversary. The Lions Club is an organization that helps make Brooklyn
Center a better city. Their projects range in many different areas and the City is thankful
for all they do.
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Lions Club of BC
Page 63 of 113
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 70TH ANNIVESARY OF
THE LIONS CLUB OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, the Lions Club International is the largest most active service club organization with
over 1.4 million members in 200 countries and geographic areas in the world: and
WHEREAS, the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center was chartered in March 1955 with 44 members with
a first community project of a scrap drive in September of the same year; and
WHEREAS, the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center has done several projects and civic events within
the City of Brooklyn Center including in the summer of 1968, the Lions Club of
Brooklyn Center celebrated a park dedication of Lions Park and in 1999 paid for a
picnic shelter in that park; and
WHEREAS, the Lions Club of Brooklyn Center has sponsored many youth activities including
baseball, football, hockey, swimming and scouts; and
WHEREAS, other local projects include Lions Eye Bank, Lions Leader Dog for the Blind, Lions
Hearing Foundation, Children’s Eye Clinic, Diabetes Awareness, collecting used
eyeglasses, concerts in the park, crime prevention, food drives, Camp Courage, ringing
bells for the Salvation Army, Cones with a Cop, assisting with Holly Sunday; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center appreciates all the contributions the Lions Club of
Brooklyn Center has completed in the last 70 years and look forward to their
contributions in the years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, April Graves, Mayor of the City of Brooklyn Center, do hereby recognize the
Lions Club of Brooklyn Center in celebrating their 70th Anniversary.
March 24, 2025
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Page 64 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: LaToya Turk, Director of Community Prevention, Health & Safety
THROUGH: LaToya Turk, Director of Community Prevention, Health & Safety
BY: LaToya Turk, Director of Community Prevention, Health & Safety
SUBJECT: Brooklyn Center Expanded Response Pilot Report
Requested Council Action:
No Council action is requested.
Background:
The Brooklyn Center Expanded Response Team pilot program began in September
2024. This presentation will be an update on the Expanded Response Pilot for the City
of Brooklyn Center.
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 32425 Expanded Response Update
Page 65 of 113
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Page 69 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Garett Flesland, Chief of Police
THROUGH: Reggie Edwards, City Manager
BY: Garett Flesland, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Police Department Update
Requested Council Action:
- Motion to accept presentation.
Background:
All city departments are providing annual updates to the City Council.
Budget Issues:
There are no budget issues to consider.
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BCPD Annual Report Slides 2024
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Garett Flesland, Chief of PoliceBrooklyn Center City Council Meeting
March 24, 2025 Page 71 of 113
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Council Presentation
March 24, 2025
Staffing
Hired in 2024: Licensed Officers (6), Records Technician (1), andPromoted Sergeant (1)
Current LELS 82: 7 Vacancies
•Patrol Officer (1)
•Street Crimes Unit Officers (3)
•Henn. Co. Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) Officer (1)
•Detective Trainee (1)
•School Resource Officer(1)
Current LELS 86: 2 Vacancies Current LELS 512 & 520: Fully Staffed
•Patrol Sergeant (1)
•Street Crimes Unit Sergeant (1)
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Number of Sworn Staff: 2014 - 2024
April 2021
•Critical Incident
•Civil Unrest
COVID: March 2020 – May 2023
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Sworn Staff and Calls per Officer: 2014 – 2024
Apr 2021
COVID: March 2020 – May 2023
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CRIME TYPE 2024 2023 % CHANGE 2024 2022 % CHANGE
HOMICIDE 1 5 -80.0%1 14 -93%
RAPE 33 28 17.9%33 35 -6%
ROBBERY 70 75 -6.7%70 74 -5%
AGG ASSAULT 110 105 4.8%110 93 18%
TOTAL VIOLENT CRIME 214 213 0.5%214 203 5%
BURGLARY 112 94 19.1%112 111 1%
THEFT 559 500 11.8%559 746 -25%
THEFT VEHICLE 235 243 -3.3%235 218 8%
ARSON 2 7 -71.4%2 12 -83%
TOTAL SERIOUS CRIME 908 844 7.6%887 1,087 -18%
TOTAL PART 1 CRIME 1,122 1,057 6.1%1,100 1,290 -15%
OTHER ASSAULT 330 173 90.8%330 190 74%
FORGERY 29 39 -25.6%29 21 38%
FRAUD 130 105 23.8%130 114 14%
STOLEN PROPERTY 53 48 10.4%53 81 -35%
CRIMINAL DAMAGE PROPERTY 300 295 1.7%300 203 48%
WEAPONS 56 67 -16.4%56 107 -48%
PROSTITUTION 0 0 n/a 0 0 n/a
SEX OFFENCES 24 25 -4.0%24 28 -14%
DRUG VIOLATIONS 60 74 -18.9%60 139 -57%
DUI 151 86 75.6%151 45 236%
LIQUOR 17 9 88.9%17 6 183%
DISORDERLY CONDUCT 56 46 21.7%56 35 60%
TOTAL PART 2 CRIME 1,206 967 24.7%1,206 969 24%
TOTAL PART 1 & 2 CRIME 2,328 2,024 15.0%2,306 2,259 2%
Part 1 and 2
Crime
Comparison
2024 – 2024
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Offense Category Offense Type
Assault Offenses Aggravated Assault
Simple Assault
Intimidation
Homicide Offenses Murder and Non-negligent
Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
Human Trafficking Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex
Acts
Human Trafficking, Involuntary
Servitude
Kidnapping/Abduction Kidnapping/Abduction
Sex Offense, Forcible Forcible Rape
Forcible Sodomy
Sexual Assault with an Object
Forcible Fondling
Sex Offense, Non-forcible Incest
Statutory Rape
Offense Category Offense Type
Arson Arson
Bribery Bribery
Burglary Burglary
Counterfeiting/Forgery Counterfeiting/Forgery
Embezzlement Embezzlement
Extortion/Blackmail Extortion/Blackmail
Fraud Offenses False
Pretenses/Swindle/Confid
ence Game
Credit Card/ATM Fraud
Impersonation
Welfare Fraud
Wire Fraud
Identity Theft
Hacking/Computer
Invasion
Larceny Offenses Pocket picking
Purse snatching
Shoplifting
Theft from Building
Theft from Coin-Op
Machine or Device
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Parts or Accessories
All Other Larceny
Motor Vehicle Theft Motor Vehicle Theft
Robbery Robbery
Stolen Property Stolen Property
Vandalism Vandalism
Offense Category Offense Type
Animal Cruelty Animal Cruelty
Drug/Narcotic Offenses Drug/Narcotic Violations
Drug Equipment Violations
Gambling Offenses Betting/Wagering
Operating/Promoting/Assisting
Gambling
Gambling Equipment Violations
Sports Tampering
Pornography/Obscene Material Pornography/Obscene Material
Prostitution Offenses Prostitution
Assisting or Promoting
Prostitution
Purchasing Prostitution
Weapons Law Violations Weapons Law Violations
Crimes Against Person, Society & Property
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Crimes Against
Person, 347, 17%
Crimes Against Property, 1494, 71%
Crimes Against
Society, 251, 12%
2022
Crimes Against
Person, 429, 22%
Crimes Against Property, 1375, 70%
Crimes Against
Society, 150, 8%
2023
Crimes Against
Person, 511, 24%
Crimes Against Property, 1451, 70%
Crimes Against
Society, 124, 6%
2024
Crimes Against Person, Society & Property
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200
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Total Violent Crime: 1990 – 2024
COVID:
March 2020
– May 2023
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2024 2023 % Change 2024 2022 % Change 2024 2021 % Change
Victims killed by gunfire 0 4 -100%0 1 -100%0 4 -100%
Victims injured by gunfire 6 10 -40%6 15 -60%6 13 -54%
Property damage due to
shooting incidents 18 22 -18%18 15 20%18 21 -14%
Shots fired incidents –
no damage or injuries 13 12 8%13 20 -35%13 25 -48%
Total verified shooting incidents 37 48 -23%37 51 -27%37 63 -41%
Total shots heard calls 87 99 -12%87 165 -47%87 180 -52%
Weapons recovered 63 74 -15%63 110 -43%63 54 17%
Gun Violence: 2024 - 2021
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NOTE: 93% decrease in Carjackings (14 in 2023 to 1 in 2024).
Street,
30, 43%
LP assault,
15, 21%
Set up,
11, 16%
Business,
7, 10%
Domestic,
4, 6%
Home invasion,
2, 3%
Carjacking,
1, 1%
Robberies by Type 5
6
10
7
5
8
8
7
4
3
2
5
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Robberies by Month
Robbery – 2024
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NOTE: We saw a 15% increase in
aggravated domestic assaults from 2023
(from 52 to 60).
50, 45%
60, 55%
Domestic vs Non-Domestic
Aggravated Assaults
Non Domestic Domestic
9
9
8
12
7
10
20
11
4
7
5
8
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Aggravated Assaults by Month - 2024
Aggravated Assault – 2024
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Residential,
53, 47%
Business,
37, 33%
Domestic,
12, 11%
Garage,
7, 6%Vacant,
3, 3%
Burglaries by Type 10
10
12
11
8
6
13
11
6
7
9
9
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Burglaries by Month
NOTE: An increase of 42% in business burglaries (26 in 2023 to 37 in 2024) – this
includes shoplifting incidents where the suspect was previously trespassed.
Burglary – 2024
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Shoplifting,
255, 46%
Theft From Motor
Vehicle, 130, 23%
All Other
Larceny, 111,
Theft From Building,
40, 7%
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts
or Accessories, 16, 3%
Pocket -picking,
6, 1%
Purse-snatching,
1, 0%
Thefts by Type
NOTE: An increase of 55% in shoplifting (165 in 2023 to 255 in 2024).
35
54
32
62
49
42
60
52
45
50
33
45
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Thefts by Month
Theft – 2024
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Make Count
Hyundai 64
Kia 53
Chevrolet 20
Ford 13
Honda 12
Dodge 11
Toyota 10
Mitsubishi 5
GM 4
Nissan 4
Top 10
Vehicle Thefts by Make
NOTE: Hyundai and Kia accounted for 51% of all auto thefts.
15
12
24
16
29
15
30
23
21
21
15
11
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
VEHICLE THEFTS BY MONTH
Vehicle Theft in 2024
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Make Count
Hyundai 64
Kia 53
Chevrolet 20
Ford 13
Honda 12
Dodge 11
Toyota 10
Mitsubishi 5
GM 4
Nissan 4
Top 10
Vehicle Thefts by Make
NOTE: Hyundai and Kia accounted for 51% of all auto thefts.
15
12
24
16
29
15
30
23
21
21
15
11
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
VEHICLE THEFTS BY MONTH
Vehicle Theft – 2024
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Violent Crime Victim Demographics – 2024
Under 18,
39, 14%
18-24,
50, 18%
25-34,
64, 23%
35-49,
73, 26%
50 and over,
54, 19%
Age
Female,
167, 57%
Male,
119, 41%
Unknown,
5, 2%
Gender
Black,
118, 49%White,
77, 32%
Unknown,
33, 14%
Asian,
11, 5%
Race
*Source Minnesota Crime Data Explorer
**Data in the Minnesota Crime Data Explorer may look different from federal or local crime data reports. This is because different agencies may publish the data at different times, the data may be updated
at different times, or the methodology used to pull data from other systems may differ slightly.
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*Source Minnesota Crime Data Explorer
**Data in the Minnesota Crime Data Explorer may look different from federal or local crime data reports. This is because different agencies may publish the data at different times, the data may be updated
at different times, or the methodology used to pull data from other systems may differ slightly.
Violent Crime Arrest Demographics – 2024
Under 18,
14, 17%
18-24,
16, 19%
25-34,
28, 34%
35-49,
16, 19%
50 and over,
9, 11%
Age
Female,
11, 13%
Male, 72,
87%
Gender
Asian,
4, 5%
Black,
58, 70%
Unknown,
4, 5%
White,
17,
Race
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Looking Forward: Priorities & Goals
Goal #1 Crime Reduction and Community Safety
•Execute a Brooklyn Center Crime Reduction Plan.
•Strengthen community policing and crime prevention efforts.
Goal #2 Officer and Department Wellness Development
•Increase officer safety and well-being.
•Strengthen leadership development and employee engagement.
•Continued focus on staffing and recruitment of quality personnel.
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Looking Forward: Priorities & Goals
Goal #3 Financial Sustainability for the Police Department
Ensure responsible budget management and operational efficiency.
Goal #4 Public Safety Technology and Innovation
•Deploy city cameras strategically to support patrol and investigation
capabilities.
•Continue to build and refine digital forensic investigation capabilities.
•Explore and implement new technologies that enhance officer and
community safety, along with operational efficiency.
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Looking Forward: Priorities & Goals
Goal #5 Effective Communication and Transparency
•Enhance internal and external communication.
•Property and evidence audit.
•Use of force reporting publicly.
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Thank You
Questions?
Garett Flesland, Chief of PoliceBrooklyn Center City Council Meeting
March 24, 2025 Page 92 of 113
Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM:
THROUGH:
BY: Barb Suciu, City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Advisory Commissions
Requested Council Action:
Tonight we are providing an update on the city advisory commissions. The City has
seven commissions established and one commission on a 30-day freeze. The
established commissions are:
• Charter (established 1966)
• Cultural and Public Arts (established 2024)
• Financial Commission (established 1991)
• Housing (established 1973)
• Parks & Recreation (established 1973)
• Planning (established 1987)
• Sister City (established 2015)
The City also has one task force, the TH 252 Task Force that was established in 2020.
The Charter Commission is a separate entity from the city. The members are appointed
by Chief Head Judge. All the other commissions are appointed by the City Council. We
will provide the current process and discuss upcoming improvements to the process.
Background:
Budget Issues:
Inclusive Community Engagement:
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
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None
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Council Regular Meeting
DATE: 3/24/2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Reggie Edwards, City Manager
THROUGH:
BY: Reggie Edwards, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2024-138 Amending the Establishing Resolution of the
Brooklyn Center Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission
and Defining Duties and Responsibilities
Requested Council Action:
Request for the City Council to review and adopt the modified Resolution 2024-138,
which is a resolution establishing the Brooklyn Center Community Safety and Violence
Prevention Commission.
Background:
The City of Brooklyn Center has six advisory commissions. Advisory commissions
serve as opportunities for residents to civically engage in their city government and
provide their learned, developed, and lived wisdom to the city.
Over the past two years, the City Council has deliberated over the establishment of the
Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission. On December 9, 2024, the
City Council passed Resolution 2024-138 establishing the Community Safety and
Violence Prevention.
On January 13, 2025, the City Council voted to freeze implementation of the
commission for 45 days in order to permit additional discussion and address any
unresolved concerns regarding the newly established commission. Due to delays with
full City Council discussions, the Council agreed to extend the 45-day implementation
freeze until time for sufficient discussion may be had by the full council and unresolved
concerns may be addressed.
On March 10, 2025, the City Council discussed amendments to Resolution 2024-138
and directed staff to bring back to the Council a modified resolution incorporating the
suggested amendments.
The City Council seeks to review and adopt the attached amended resolution.
Budget Issues:
N/A
Inclusive Community Engagement:
The City of Brooklyn Center has six advisory commissions. Advisory commissions
serve as opportunities for residents to civically engage in their city government and
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provide their learned, developed, and lived wisdom to the city.
Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect:
Strategic Priorities and Values:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Establishing CSVP Commission Mock Up 3.24.2025
2. Resolution Establishing CSVP Commission Clean Version 3.24.2025
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BR291-413-857707.v2
Member ________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING NO. 2024-138
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ESTABLISHING RESOLUTION OF THE
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
COMMISSION AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2021, the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center
(“CityCouncil”) passed Resolution No. 2021-73, adopting the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-
Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act (the “Act”); and
WHERAS, on March 10, 2025 the Council amended the Act to reflect the current posture
of the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to memorialize the historical development of the Act and
the establishment of the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission; and
WHEREAS, the pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter, the City
Council may create boards, commissions, and committees to assign to them specific duties; and
WHEREAS, the Act originally called for the creation of required the City to create a
permanent Community Safety and Violence Prevention Committeee, which was to: be tasked with
reviewing and makingreview and make recommendations regarding the policing police response
to the protests that occurred in the City of Brooklyn Center (the “City”) in April 2021, review ing
the current collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Police Department, making
make recommendations prior to the renegotiation of. the agreement and before its final approval,
recommending the creation of a City Council create a separate and permanent civilian oversight
committee for the new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention, reviewing
Chapter 19 of the City Code, making make recommendations with regard to repealing or amending
provisions or penalties therein, including fines and fees, and periodically making make any other
recommendations to the City Council related to initiating programs or policies to improve
community health in the City; and
WHEREAS, that the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Committee was to
include a majority of members that are were City residents with direct police contact experience,
experience being arrested, detained, or having other similar contact with the Brooklyn Center
Police Department or had direct contact with one or more of the other services to be provided by
the new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor was to serve as the chair of the Community Safety and Violence
Prevention Committee was to be chaired by the Mayor, with a list of potential members created
by the Director of the Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention and members
from that list recommended by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Section 2.02 of the City Charter to create
boards, commissions, and committees to assign to them specific duties; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2024 the Council passed Resolution No. 2024-138,
establishing the Commission previously identified as the Committe; and
WHEREAS, the City remains committed to creating a safer, healthier, more just, and more
thriving community by promoting a diversity of responses to our community's safety needs that
do not rely solely on our armed law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, the City remains committed to putting in the work necessary to bring about
changes as quickly as possible in how the City provides public safety while recognizing that some
of these measures will take longer to implement than others and that additional work remains to
be done to create a healthier and more equitable community; and
WHERAS, the City Council also desires to set forth the current vision and direction of the
Commission with this amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Act called for the creation Community Safety and Violence Commission
to review and make policy recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend Resolution No. 2024-138 as set out
below;WHEREAS, the City remains committed to putting in the work necessary to bring about
changes as quickly as possible in how the City provides public safety while recognizing that some
of these measures will take longer to implement than others and that additional work remains to
be done to create a healthier and more equitable community; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2024 the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center
(“City”) passed Resolution No. 2024-138, establishing the Brooklyn Center Community Safety
and Violence Prevention Commission;
WHEREAS, due to the permancey of the Community Safety and Violence Prevention
Committee referenced in the Act and the importance of the work they will be tasked to perform,
the City Council desires to establish the body as a permanent advisory commission for the City of
Brooklyn Center, as opposed to a committee, to be identified as the Community Safety and
Violence Prevention Commission (“Commission”). The Act shall be amended to reflect the
establishment of a commission as opposed to a committee; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to expand upon the Act and to expand and clarify the
duties, responsibilities and structure of the Commission. The Act shall be amended to reflect the
duties, responsibilities and structure of the Commission as set forth in this Resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Establishment. The advisory Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission
(“Commission”) is hereby established for the City of Brooklyn Center.
2. Scope. In accordance with the Act and the findings set forth above, the scope of activity of
the Commission shall consist of advising the City Council and other City advisory
commissions and committees regarding matters relevant to Community Safety and
Violence Prevention functions.
3. Purpose. The general purpose of the Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the
City Council on issues related to Community Safety and Violence Prevention.
4.Duties and Responsibilities. In accordance with the Act and the findings set forth above,
and in fulfillment of its purpose, the Commission’s duties and responsibilities of the
Commission include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Develop, advise, recommend, and upon adoption by the City Council, monitor the
execution of a comprehensive Community Safety and Health comprehensive Plan
(the “Plan”);
b. Annually report to the City Council regarding accomplishments toward fulfillment
of the Plan;
c. Advise and assist the City in the review, discussion, and adoption of policies and
procedures by the City Council responsive to changing diverse community needs
and concerns in matters of community safety and violence prevention;
d. Work with City staff and other Commissions on matters regarding community
safety and violence prevention in the City.
e. Review and recommend Identify high-priority areas for community safety and
violence prevention in the community and methods of fulfilling such
recommendations.
f. Provide opportunities for the citizens of Brooklyn Center to voice their concerns
and opinions regarding community safety and violence prevention matters;
g. Recommend new and innovative concepts in community safety and violence
prevention for the City;
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4.
a. Develop, advise, recommend, and upon adoption by the City Council, monitor the
execution of a comprehensive plan and recommend amendments to the plan as
warranted relevant to community safety and violence prevention matters in the
City, including the Act;
b. Advise and assist the City in the adoption of policies and procedures by the City
Council responsive to changing diverse community needs and concerns in matters
of community safety and violence prevention;
c. Annually report to the City Council regarding accomplishments toward fulfillment
of such comprehensive plan and recommend amendments to the plan as warranted;
d. Advise and assist the City in reviewing and discussing community safety and
violence prevention policies for the City, and make recommendations to the City
Council concerning community safety and violence prevention in the City;
e. Work with City staff and other Commissions on matters regarding community
safety and violence prevention in the City;
f. Review current community safety and violence prevention initiatives, practices,
and policies;
g. Work with neighborhood committees to understand the community safety and
violence prevention needs of each area in the City;
h. Identify high-priority areas for community safety and violence prevention in the
community and analyze methods of fulfilling these needs and interests and
presenting alternative recommendations for actions to the City Council;
i. Provide opportunities for the citizens of Brooklyn Center to voice their concerns
and opinions regarding community safety and violence prevention matters;
j. Recommend new and innovative concepts in community safety and violence
prevention for the City;
k. Advise, review and make recommendations for the City’s response to protests;
l. Review the current collective bargaining agreement between the City make
recommendations its final approval to the City Manager;
m. Periodically make any other recommendations to the City Council related to
initiating programs or policies to improve community health in the City.
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5. Composition. The Commission shall be composed of a Chairperson and six (6) voting
members and four non voting advisors, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set
forth below. All voting members of the Commission shall be residents with direct
experience or contact with the public safety, judicial or public health systems or have had
direct contact or expertise with one or more of the public safety, judicial or public health
systems. All non voting advisors shall be appointed and serve as set forth below. All non
voting advisors shall have direct experience or contact with the public safety, judicial or
public health systems or have had direct contact or expertise with one or more of the public
safety, judicial or public health systems
6. Method of Selection. The Office of Community Prevention, Health and Safety (“CPHS”)
will propose candidates provide to the Mayor with a list of commission candidates to serve
on the Commission after input review withfrom Brooklyn Center Police Department
(“BCPD”), Brooklyn Center Fire Department “(BCFD”) and Brooklyn Center Parks and
Recreation Department (“Parks and Recreation”) as processed by the Office of the City
Clerk.. The Mayor will recommend candidates to the City Council for
appointmentapproval. The City Council shall appoint members to the Commission by
resolution.
7. Initial Appointment. The Commission under this resolution shall become effective March
April 30th, 2025, or soon thereafter, and shall consist of three members appointed for a
term through 2027, three members appointed for a term through 2026, and one member
appointed for a term through 2025.
8. Term of Office. The terms of office for Commission members shall be staggered two-year
terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration
of the term for which their predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the
remainder of such term. Upon expiration of their term of office, a member shall continue
to serve until their successor is appointed and shall have qualified. Terms of office for
members of the Commission shall expire on December 31 of respective calendar years.
In the event an appointed Commission member suffers from an extended illness, disability,
or other activity preventing proper fulfillment of duties, responsibilities, rules, and
regulations of the Commission, the Commission member may be temporarily replaced
during the temporary leave by an interim Commission member recommended by the
Mayor and appointed by the City Council.
9. Resignations-Removal from Office-Vacancies. Commission members may resign
voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent of the City Council.
Three consecutive unexcused absences from the duly called Commission meetings or
unexcused absences from a majority of duly called Commission meetings within one
calendar year shall constitute automatic resignation from office. The City Council liaison
shall inform the Mayor and City Council of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the
Commission shall be filled by appointment of the City Council.
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The procedure for filling Commission vacancies is as follows:
a. Notices of vacancies shall be posted for 30 days before any official City Council
action is taken;
b. Vacancies shall be announced in the City's official newspaper;
c. Notices of vacancies shall be sent to all members of standing advisory
commissions;
d. The City Clerk shall forward copies of the applications to all applicable
Departments and to the Public Safety Departments (Office of Community
Prevention, Health and Safety, Brooklyn Center Police Department, Brooklyn
Center Parks and Recreatioon Department and Brooklyn Center Fire Department)
and the Mayor;
e. The Mayor shall identify and include the nominee's name in the City Council
agenda materials for the City Council meeting at which the nominee is presented;
f. The City Council, by majority vote, may approve an appointment at the City
Council meeting at which the nominee is presented.
10. Chairperson. The Commission’s Chairperson shall be elected by a majority vote of the
Commission membership. The election shall be conducted at the Commission’s first
meeting and at the first regular meeting of each calendar year, or, in the case of a vacancy,
within two regularly scheduled meetings from the time a vacancy of the Chairperson
occurs. The Chairperson may be removed by a majority vote of the Commission
membership. The Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the following responsibilities in
addition to those otherwise described herein:
a. Preside over meetings of the Commission;
b. Appear, or appoint a representative to appear, as necessary, before City advisory
commissions and the City Council to present the viewpoint of the Commission in
matters pertaining to community safety and violence prevention as it relates to
business under consideration by said commissions or City Council;
c. Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions to
inform the Commission of matters relevant to community safety and violence
prevention;
d. Serve as a liaison with other governmental and voluntary organizations on matters
relevant to community safety and violence prevention.
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11. Vice Chairperson. A Vice Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the Chairperson
from the members of the Commission. The Vice Chairperson shall perform such duties as
may be assigned by the Chairperson and shall assume the responsibilities of the
Chairperson in their absence.
12. Representation Requirements. Due regard shall be given by the Mayor and City Council in
appointing Commission members which will take into consideration geographical
distribution within the City, as described in paragraph 20 below, and the representative
nature of the Commission in terms of gender, religion, ethnic, racial, age,
handicappeddisability, employee, and employer groups.
13. Conflict of Interest. No Commission member shall take part in the consideration of any
matter wherein their interest might reasonably be expected to affect their impartiality.
14. Compensation. Commissioner members shall serve without compensation.
15. Bylaws, Rules and Procedures. The Commission shall adopt such bylaws, rules and
procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper
execution and conduct of business. Bylaws adopted by the Commission shall become
effective upon approval and consent of the City Council.
16. Meetings. The initial meeting of the Commission shall be convened by March 30thJune 1st,
2025. Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held with the date and time to be determined
by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson.
17. Staff Liaison. The City Manager shall assign one member of the staff to serve as staff
liaison to the Commission. The staff member liaison assigned shall perform administrative
duties on behalf of the commission. The City will have representation from all public safety
departments at commission meetings that include CPHS, BCPD, BCFD, and Parks and
Recreation, Office of Community Prevention Health and Safety, Brooklyn Center Police
Department, Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department and Brooklyn Center Fire
Department with CHPS the Office of Community Prevention, Health and Safety serving
as the liaison for the commission.
18. Ex Officio Members. The Mayor, or the member of the City Council appointed by the
Mayor, shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission, privileged to speak on any
matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Commission and the City
Council.
19. Neighborhoods:
a. Neighborhood Advisory Committees: Commission members shall be assigned by
the Chairperson as liaisons to neighborhood advisory committees of the
Commission. It will then be the responsibility of each neighborhood advisory
committee of the Commission to review safety and violence prevention matters and
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present the neighborhood opinions and concerns on general and specific safety and
violence prevention programs directly affecting that neighborhood.
b. Neighborhoods Described (See also Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference).
i. Southeast Neighborhood: The Southeast neighborhood shall be bordered on
the south by the south city limits; on the east by the Mississippi River; on
the north by FAI-94; and on the west by Shingle Creek.
ii. Northeast Neighborhood: The Northeast neighborhood shall be bordered on
the south by FAI-94; on the east by the Mississippi River; on the north by
the north city limits; and on the west by Shingle Creek.
iii. Northwest Neighborhood: The Northwest neighborhood shall be bordered
on the south by FAI-94; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by the
north city limits; and on the west by the west city limits.
iv. West Central Neighborhood: The West Central neighborhood shall be
bordered on the south by County Road 10; on the east by Brooklyn
Boulevard; on the north by FAI-94; and on the west by the west city limits.
v. Central Neighborhood: The Central neighborhood shall be bordered on the
south by County Road 10; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the north by
FAI-94; and on the west by Brooklyn Boulevard.
vi. Southwest Neighborhood: The Southwest neighborhood shall be bordered
on the south by the south city limits; on the east by Shingle Creek; on the
north by County Road 10; and on the west by the west city limits.
20.19.Resolution No. 2024-138The Act is hereby amended as referenced herein. in this
Resolution.
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:
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and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
Map of Neighborhoods
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BR291-413-857707.v3
Member ________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING NO. 2024-138
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ESTABLISHING RESOLUTION OF THE
BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
COMMISSION AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2021, the City Council for the City of Brooklyn Center
(“Council”) passed Resolution No. 2021-73, adopting the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-
Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2025, the Council amended the Act to reflect the current posture
of the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to memorialize the historical development of the Act and
the establishment of the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission; and
WHEREAS, the pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter, the City
Council may create boards, commissions, and committees to assign to them specific duties; and
WHEREAS, the Act originally called for the creation of a permanent Community Safety
and Violence Prevention Committee to: review and make recommendations regarding the police
response to the protests that occurred in the City of Brooklyn Center (the “City”) in April 2021,
review the current collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Police Department,
make recommendations prior to the renegotiation of the agreement and before its final approval,
recommend the creation of a separate and permanent civilian oversight committee for the new
Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention, review Chapter 19 of the City Code,
make recommendations with regard to repealing or amending provisions or penalties therein,
including fines and fees, and periodically make any other recommendations to the City Council
related to initiating programs or policies to improve community health in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Committee was to include a
majority of members that were City residents with direct police contact experience, or had direct
contact with one or more of the other services to be provided by the new Department of
Community Safety and Violence Prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor was to serve as the chair of the Community Safety and Violence
Prevention Committee with a list of potential members created by the Director of the Department
of Community Safety and Violence Prevention and members from that list recommended by the
Mayor and confirmed by the Council; and
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WHEREAS, on December 9, 2024, the Council passed Resolution No. 2024-138,
establishing the Commission previously identified as the Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City remains committed to creating a safer, healthier, more just, and more
thriving community by promoting a diversity of responses to our community's safety needs that
do not rely solely on our armed law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, the City remains committed to putting in the work necessary to bring about
changes as quickly as possible in how the City provides public safety while recognizing that some
of these measures will take longer to implement than others and that additional work remains to
be done to create a healthier and more equitable community; and
WHERAS, the Council also desires to set forth the current vision and direction of the
Commission with this amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend Resolution No. 2024-138 as set out below;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Establishment. The advisory Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission
(“Commission”) is hereby established for the City of Brooklyn Center.
2. Scope. In accordance with the Act and the findings set forth above, the scope of activity of
the Commission shall consist of advising the Council and other City advisory commissions
and committees regarding matters relevant to Community Safety and Violence Prevention
functions.
3. Purpose. The general purpose of the Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the
City Council on issues related to Community Safety and Violence Prevention.
4. Duties and Responsibilities. In accordance with the Act and the findings set forth above,
and in fulfillment of its purpose, the Commission’s duties and responsibilities of the
Commission include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Develop, advise, recommend, and upon adoption by the City Council, monitor the
execution of a comprehensive Community Safety and Health Plan (the “Plan”);
b. Annually report to the Council regarding accomplishments toward fulfillment of
the Plan;
c. Advise and assist the City in the review, discussion, and adoption of policies and
procedures by the City Council responsive to changing diverse community needs
and concerns in matters of community safety and violence prevention;
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d. Work with City staff and other Commissions on matters regarding community
safety and violence prevention in the City.
e. Review and recommend high-priority areas for community safety and violence
prevention in the community and methods of fulfilling such recommendations.
f. Provide opportunities for the citizens of Brooklyn Center to voice their concerns
and opinions regarding community safety and violence prevention matters;
g. Recommend new and innovative concepts in community safety and violence
prevention for the City;
5. Composition. The Commission shall be composed of a Chairperson and six (6) voting
members and four non-voting advisors, all of whom shall be appointed and serve as set
forth below. All voting members of the Commission shall be residents with direct
experience or contact with the public safety, judicial or public health systems or have had
direct contact or expertise with one or more of the public safety, judicial or public health
systems. All non-voting advisors shall be appointed and serve as set forth below. All non-
voting advisors shall have direct experience or contact with the public safety, judicial or
public health systems or have had direct contact or expertise with one or more of the public
safety, judicial or public health systems
6. Method of Selection. The Office of Community Prevention, Health and Safety (“CPHS”)
will propose candidates to the Mayor to serve on the Commission after input from
Brooklyn Center Police Department (“BCPD”), Brooklyn Center Fire Department
“(BCFD”) and Brooklyn Center Parks and Recreation Department (“Parks and
Recreation”) as processed by the Office of the City Clerk. The Mayor will recommend
candidates to the City Council for approval. The City Council shall appoint members to
the Commission by resolution.
7. Initial Appointment. The Commission under this resolution shall become effective April
30th, 2025, or soon thereafter, and shall consist of three members appointed for a term
through 2027, three members appointed for a term through 2026, and one member
appointed for a term through 2025.
8. Term of Office. The terms of office for Commission members shall be staggered two-year
terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration
of the term for which their predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the
remainder of such term. Upon expiration of their term of office, a member shall continue
to serve until their successor is appointed and shall have qualified. Terms of office for
members of the Commission shall expire on December 31 of respective calendar years.
In the event an appointed Commission member suffers from an extended illness, disability,
or other activity preventing proper fulfillment of duties, responsibilities, rules, and
regulations of the Commission, the Commission member may be temporarily replaced
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during the temporary leave by an interim Commission member recommended by the
Mayor and appointed by the City Council.
9. Resignations-Removal from Office-Vacancies. Commission members may resign
voluntarily or may be removed from office by the Mayor with consent of the City Council.
Three consecutive unexcused absences from the duly called Commission meetings or
unexcused absences from a majority of duly called Commission meetings within one
calendar year shall constitute automatic resignation from office. The City Council liaison
shall inform the Mayor and City Council of such automatic resignations. Vacancies in the
Commission shall be filled by appointment of the City Council.
The procedure for filling Commission vacancies is as follows:
a. Notices of vacancies shall be posted for 30 days before any official City Council
action is taken;
b. Vacancies shall be announced in the City's official newspaper;
c. Notices of vacancies shall be sent to all members of standing advisory
commissions;
d. The City Clerk shall forward copies of the applications to all applicable
Departments and to the Mayor;
e. The Mayor shall identify and include the nominee's name in the City Council
agenda materials for the City Council meeting at which the nominee is presented;
f. The City Council, by majority vote, may approve an appointment at the City
Council meeting at which the nominee is presented.
10. Chairperson. The Commission’s Chairperson shall be elected by a majority vote of the
Commission membership. The election shall be conducted at the Commission’s first
meeting and at the first regular meeting of each calendar year, or, in the case of a vacancy,
within two regularly scheduled meetings from the time a vacancy of the Chairperson
occurs. The Chairperson may be removed by a majority vote of the Commission
membership. The Chairperson shall assure fulfillment of the following responsibilities in
addition to those otherwise described herein:
a. Preside over meetings of the Commission;
b. Appear, or appoint a representative to appear, as necessary, before City advisory
commissions and the City Council to present the viewpoint of the Commission in
matters pertaining to community safety and violence prevention as it relates to
business under consideration by said commissions or City Council;
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c. Review all official minutes of the City Council and other advisory commissions to
inform the Commission of matters relevant to community safety and violence
prevention;
d. Serve as a liaison with other governmental and voluntary organizations on matters
relevant to community safety and violence prevention.
11. Vice Chairperson. A Vice Chairperson shall be appointed annually by the Chairperson
from the members of the Commission. The Vice Chairperson shall perform such duties as
may be assigned by the Chairperson and shall assume the responsibilities of the
Chairperson in their absence.
12. Representation Requirements. Due regard shall be given by the Mayor and City Council in
appointing Commission members which will take into consideration geographical
distribution within the City, as described in paragraph 20 below, and the representative
nature of the Commission in terms of gender, religion, ethnic, racial, age, disability,
employee, and employer groups.
13. Conflict of Interest. No Commission member shall take part in the consideration of any
matter wherein their interest might reasonably be expected to affect their impartiality.
14. Compensation. Commissioner members shall serve without compensation.
15. Bylaws, Rules and Procedures. The Commission shall adopt such bylaws, rules and
procedures not inconsistent with these provisions as may be necessary for the proper
execution and conduct of business. Bylaws adopted by the Commission shall become
effective upon approval and consent of the City Council.
16. Meetings. The initial meeting of the Commission shall be convened by June 1st, 2025.
Thereafter, regular meetings shall be held with the date and time to be determined by the
Commission. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson.
17. Staff Liaison. The City Manager shall assign one member of the staff to serve as staff
liaison to the Commission. The staff member liaison assigned shall perform administrative
duties on behalf of the commission. The City will have representation from all public safety
departments at commission meetings that include CPHS, BCPD, BCFD, and Parks and
Recreation, with CHPS serving as the liaison for the commission.
18. Ex Officio Members. The Mayor, or the member of the City Council appointed by the
Mayor, shall serve as an ex officio member of the Commission, privileged to speak on any
matter but without a vote, and shall provide a liaison between the Commission and the City
Council.
Resolution No. 2024-138 is amended as referenced herein.
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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.
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EXHIBIT A
Map of Neighborhoods
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