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Member Lawrence-Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-85
RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM FOR THE
PUBLIC
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the existing the City Council Meeting
Decorum policy to reflect the current posture of the sitting council and to better communicate
desired outcomes at City Council Meetings involving members of the public; and
WHEREAS, the Council Meeting Decorum policy will hereinafter be titled the City
Council Meeting Decorum for the Public, and said policy will be incorporated into the City Code
of Policies as Section X (numerical assignment subject to future revision); and
WHEREAS, the City Council Meeting Decorum for the Public is hereby amended to
remove Paragraphs A(6) and A(7), and to restate Paragraph A(1) to read: “Members of the public
may only speak during meetings when allowed under Council Rules and only after being
recognized by the presiding officer. The City Council has established time limits for the acceptance
of public comments or testimony;” and
WHEREAS, the City Council Meeting Decorum for the Public Policy will serve as a
positive tool to maintain order, flow, and aid in the seamless execution of Council meetings thereby
serving the community and efficiently executing business of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center as follows:
1. The City Council Meeting Decorum for the Public is hereby adopted in its substantial
form, subject to future amendments as directed by Council, and non-substantive
updates by City Staff.
2. The City Code of Policies is hereby amended by adding the City Council Meeting
Decorum for the Public, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which is incorporated in and
made part of this Resolution.
3. The City Manager and staff are authorized and directed to insert the new Section X into
the City Code of Policies, and said updated document shall constitute the official Code
of Policies.
October 13th, 2025
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member:
Jerzak
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Graves, Jerzak, Kragness Lawrence-Anderson
and the following voted against the same:
none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.