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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 02-23 CCP REGULARCITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall Council Chambers February 23, 2026 AGENDA 1.Call to Order - 7:00 p.m. Attendees please turn off cell phones and pagers 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 - Lawrence-Anderson 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 - Motion to approve meeting minutes: •February 9, 2026, Study Session •February 9, 2026, Regular Session b.Approval of Licenses -Motion to approve licenses as presented c.Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2026-01, 02, 03, & 04, Humboldt Avenue (CR 57) Reconstruction AMENDED 2/20/26 Page 1 of 119 - Motion to approve the attached resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement Project No. 2026-01, 02, 03, & 04, Humboldt Avenue (CR 57) Reconstruction d.Resolution Approving First Amendment to Lobby Edge LLC Professional Services Agreement Motion to approve and authorize a first amendment to Lobby Edge LLC Professional Services Agreement e.Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 520 (Support Services Manager) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Years 2025 and 2026 - Motion to Approve the Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 520 (Support Services Manager) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Years 2025 and 2026 7.Presentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations 8.Public Hearings 9.Planning Commission Items a.Resolution Regarding the Recommended Approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 Submitted by the Mound Cemetery Association for Site and Building Plan Approval to Construct an Approximately 1,980-Square Foot Office and Maintenance Building and Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for Mound Cemetery (3515 69th Avenue North) - Motion to adopt a resolution approving Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 for site and building plan approval to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and issuance of a conditional use permit for Mound Cemetery, located at 3515 69th Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted application, and as amended by the conditions of approval in the resolution. 10.Council Consideration Items a.Palmer Lake Parks Improvements – Project Overview and Status Update - Motion to accept the presentation 11.Council Report 12.Adjournment Page 2 of 119 COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM FOR THE PUBLIC To ensure meetings are conducted in a professional and courteous manner which enables the orderly conduct of business, all persons in attendance or who participate in such meetings shall conduct themselves in a manner that does not interfere with the ability of others to observe and, when allowed, to participate without disruption or fear of intimidation. A. Decorum. Persons who attend meetings must avoid conduct that disrupts, interferes with, or disturbs the orderly conduct of the meeting or the ability of other attendees to observe and participate as appropriate. To that end, persons who attend meetings are subject to the following: (1) 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. (2) Public comments or testimony must be addressed to the presiding officer and not to other Council Members, staff, or others in attendance. (3) All elected officials shall be referred to by their proper title and surname. (4) Public comments should avoid personal accusations, profanity, or other improper content for a public meeting. (5) Intimidating behaviors, threats of hostility, or actual violence are disallowed. B. The presiding officer shall request any person(s) who disrupt, interfere with or disturb the orderly conduct of a meeting to cease the conduct and, as necessary, shall issue an oral warning to the individual(s) found to be in violation. If the individual(s) persists in disrupting, interfering with, or disturbing the meeting, the presiding officer may have the individual(s) 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. Page 3 of 119 Council Regular Meeting DATE: 2/23/2026 TO: City Council FROM: THROUGH: BY: Bridget Doyle, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes Requested Council Action: - Motion to approve meeting minutes: • February 9, 2026, Study Session • February 9, 2026, Regular 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. 2026.02.09 SS draft 2. 2026.02.09 CC draft Page 4 of 119 02/09/26 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2026 CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor April Graves at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor April Graves and Councilmembers Dan Jerzak and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were Interim City Manager Daren Nyquist, Interim Community Development Director Jason Aarsvold, City Clerk Shannon Pettit, and City Attorney Siobhan Tolar. Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent, and Laurie Ann Moore was absent and excused. CITY COUNCIL MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no items the Council wished to address. CITY MANAGER MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION ITEMS HOTEL UPDATE DISCUSSION Mr. Nyquist introduced Fire Chief Todd Berg to give an update on an evolving situation with the Travelodge. Mayor Graves asked if there was information in the Council’s packet regarding this situation. Mr. Nyquist responded that there was no information in their packets, as this would be a conversation. Chief Berg noted that the initial site visit to the Travelodge was on January 29 with the Deputy Fire Marshal to confirm that a frozen sprinkler pipe had been repaired. During this visit, it was noticed that the pipe was repaired and the sprinkler system was fully operational, but hotel staff were using a space heater to heat the unit, along with many other items of concern, including fire doors that would not shut all the way and heaters that did not work in common areas. Chief Berg said that when he asked hotel staff whether there were any heaters in occupied rooms that did not work, the hotel staff responded that six or seven rooms had non-functioning heaters, but they were unoccupied. Page 5 of 119 02/09/26 -2- DRAFT Chief Berg continued that while touring the building, a lot of cleaning issues were noticed such as dirty floors, dried vomit and blood splatter on walls in the stairwell, clothing scattered inside and outside of the property, empty food containers and trash inside and outside the building, loose stair treads, missing ceiling tiles, and all exterior doors on the building do not close and lock. He added that two of the exterior doors do not fully close either. Chief Berg said that during his visit, he watched hotel management remove three unregistered guests. He explained to hotel management the importance of exterior doors that lock and getting them fixed. He said hotel management informed him that they have fixed the doors, and within days, hotel guests will damage the doors again to allow access to others and bypass the front desk. He added that Police Officers were present on this visit for reasons other than the inspection. Chief Berg said he contacted a few people within City Staff to discuss his concerns about the building, and brought in Hennepin County Environmental Inspectors to do a walkthrough the next day. He said Hennepin County Environmental handles the food and lodging license for the hotel and can address more environmental concerns than the Fire Department can, which is why he called them. He noted that, again, Police Officers were on site during that visit for reasons other than the inspection. Chief Berg stated that the Fire Department inspects every hotel each year, and Travelodge agreed to the Inspection on February 5. He noted that he did another tour of the hotel on that date, that some ceiling tiles were repaired, and that a large dumpster had been ordered to clean up trash. He said he had more conversations with hotel management, asked whether anyone was living in the hotel, and management confirmed that four rooms were being used as permanent residences for hotel staff. He added that again during this visit, hotel management had to remove unregistered guests. Chief Berg explained that hotel management showed him proof of purchase for 10 new heating units that should arrive this week. Chief Berg stated that during the February 4 inspection, the Deputy Fire Marshall and a Police Sergeant were also present, and again, additional Police Officers were on site due to reasons other than the Fire Inspection. Chief Berg noted that after the February 4 inspection, he brought in additional City Staff and Hennepin County staff to collaborate on next steps for the Travelodge. He said he would share the concerns of all four groups involved in the Travelodge inspections. He noted that the Fire Department has been called to the hotel nine times in the last 30 days, and was on site daily from January 28 to February 3. The calls to the Fire Department included one possible heart attack, four CPR calls, one gas odor call, one broken fire sprinkler, three times for inspections, and to come back to check on progress. Chief Berg said the Police Department's calls for service to the Travelodge from January 9 through February 6 totaled 102, the highest four-week total since 2015. He noted that of those calls to the Police Department, seven were drug overdoses, and two of them were fatal. The suspect of a Brooklyn Center carjacking on January 28 was also arrested later on February 5 at the Travelodge. In that four-week time period, the Police also cited 13 people in that building for trespassing. Page 6 of 119 02/09/26 -3- DRAFT Chief Berg continued that Hennepin County staff’s concerns include a lack of a guest registry, employee trafficking training, overall cleaning and sanitation, and a lack of exterior door control. Chief Berg noted that Community Development and Code Enforcement currently have an open Code Enforcement case for junk, trash, debris, and inoperable vehicles out of the property. He added that this is an ongoing case as property conditions vary from week to week. He stated that there will be a delayed follow-up inspection, since a hotel licensing inspection has been scheduled. He added that on February 4, the Community Development Staff delivered the lodging license inspection notice to the property manager, which is scheduled for February 24 at 9:00 a.m. Community Development Staff also explained to hotel management that the inspection will focus on the items listed in a checklist and that notice must be given to all occupants, as the inspection will be conducted in every room and common area. He added that the Fire Department inspects the common areas, but the state inspects rooms for fire code violations. Chief Berg said there are no immediate life and safety issues that would require the Fire Department to immediately shut down the hotel, as they have in other instances over the years at other hotels. He added that work has been done over the last few weeks to clean up around the property, but there is high concern from City Staff that the property will fall back into the state it was in a few weeks ago, after the annual inspections are complete. Chief Berg said Hennepin County will be on site at the hotel in the next day or so to perform a follow-up inspection and is prepared to issue a summary of suspension for the hotel's food and lodging license until all codes and issues in that summary are brought into compliance. He noted that if that happens, all guests would need to be immediately removed from the property, and the Police and Fire will have additional Staff available to assist, and the Hennepin County Housing Stabilization has been notified in order to assist with guest removal. He said it is very likely that many of the guests will relocate to the Super 8 hotel, which has similar issues, and the same guests bounce back and forth between there and the Travelodge through side doors, bypassing the front lobby. He added that the Super 8 hotel is scheduled for their inspection by the Fire Department, Community Development, and Hennepin County, all later this month, and all Departments will go to that property together. Chief Berg asked the Council if they had any concerns, comments, or questions. Mayor Graves thanked Chief Berg for his presentation and asked if the Council had any questions. Councilmember Kragness thanked Chief Berg for his presentation and said the issues that he brought up are very concerning to her, and she appreciated the detail and information so that the Council is aware of what is going on. Councilmember Kragness added that she received a text from Councilmember Lawrence- Anderson that she had a family emergency and would not be able to attend the meeting. Councilmember Jerzak stated he had inspected that hotel many times and wrote up 400 violations for the Travelodge. He stated that the owner of the hotel needs to be contacted. He noted that the Page 7 of 119 02/09/26 -4- DRAFT last time he was there, hotel staff were exchanging their duties for lodging, and that is problematic. He added that if Hennepin County revokes its license because of life, health, and safety issues, he encouraged Staff to investigate the immediacy of that due to four individuals still living in the hotel. He stated that the City has done an abatement to correct immediate violations before at other properties, but with four guests living at the property without being paying guests, this could cause significant problems. He added that the property was up for sale at one point, but the sale fell through. Councilmember Jerzak continued that under the current Ordinance, there are some remedies that the City could use, and he encouraged Staff to revisit that for immediacy. He added that City Staff are trying to write an Ordinance to change human behavior, and that is very difficult, but there needs to be some guardrails put up to ensure the safety of the people that are staying there and address their needs. He stated that regarding the overdose calls, if the City does not address the underlying addictions and mental health aspects, they are going to continue to occur, and those individuals still need a physical place to stay and be safe, but there has to be some workaround for that. Mayor Graves said it sounds like the hotel would not be able to meet the different expectations of the inspection, and asked if they did pass this inspection when the next required inspection would be, or if Hennepin County had a shorter-term requirement for inspections. Chief Berg said he could not speak on behalf of Hennepin County. He added that there is a potential that everything will pass at the next inspection, and last year the hotel passed its annual inspection. Chief Berg explained that inspections are only done annually at the property, and the only way he and other Staff can get back into the building is for calls for service, or if Staff notice something, or if a complaint about the property comes in. He noted that there are negative comments left online about the hotel, and the Fire Department could probably go to the hotel every day based on those comments alone, but they have to have a legitimate reason to get back into the building. Mayor Graves said if the hotel meets all the expectations, and there is no legitimate reason to go back unless there is a call for the next year, she stated that this cannot be the only hotel where there are these kinds of issues. She asked if the county has done anything to provide additional services to the residents of the hotel. Mr. Nyquist said in the last ten months, the City has developed a better partnership with the county, and in a call to the county staff, he noted that county staff were very concerned with the level of violations at the hotel they were seeing. He added that the county was interested in working with the City to clean up the hotel as best they could. Mayor Graves said it may be worth deepening that partnership with the county to see what resources they might be able to provide, so that next year the hotel is not in the same place when it undergoes its inspection. Councilmember Jerzak asked if there would be a discussion about the new hotel Ordinance. Mr. Nyquist said the hotel Ordinance is on the regular session agenda. Page 8 of 119 02/09/26 -5- DRAFT Councilmember Jerzak added that if the county issues compliance orders to the hotel, there is a deadline given for compliance, and extensions are often granted, unless it is a life, health, or safety issue. He added that the Council should adjust their expectations, and while he agrees the county is cooperative, they are still limited in their ability to do things unless they pull the hotel's license, and the county takes on the responsibility to ensure that the hotel is not rented out to anyone else. Mayor Graves said they could move on to the EDA/Work Session item and discuss that now. EDA MEETING CHANGES AND ADDITIONS Mr. Nyquist introduced Interim Community Development Director Jason Aarsvold to discuss possible changes to EDA meetings to ensure more efficient use of time. He added that this was a great opportunity to introduce Mr. Aarsvold as well to the Council and have an open discussion. Mayor Graves welcomed Mr. Aarsvold. Mr. Aarsvold said the goals for the EDA meeting changes were not earth-shattering; it was mainly to provide greater focus and communication around EDA activities, to make the most efficient use of Councilmembers and EDA Commissioners' time at regularly scheduled meetings. He added that he would like to set expectations around meeting timing for the business and development community and conduct EDA-related business at regularly scheduled EDA meetings rather than as a City Council item. He said there are times when he has seen an EDA-related item on the Council agenda, which should stay an EDA item and use the EDA for its intended purpose, and get used to having that as a regular course of action. Mr. Aarsvold said proposed changes include holding one meeting per month on the fourth Monday following the regular City Council meeting, which coincides with the timing for regular Planning Commission actions and may have a corresponding EDA component that can all be handled in one night. He added that the agenda may include both consent items and regular business, and each meeting will include a written and verbal development update with project updates as necessary. He asked if the Council had any questions regarding the proposed changes. Councilmember Jerzak said he appreciated these efforts, as the Council has been asked about projects in the past and they did not know anything about them, so having regular updates would be really helpful. Councilmember Kragness said she was in agreement, and having regular updates would be helpful so the Council is at the forefront of things and knows what is going on progress-wise. Mayor Graves said she is not particularly excited about having another meeting on the calendar, but she does think having an EDA meeting would be really helpful. She added that after having conversations with other Mayors, there are ways that the Council could be using the EDA that they have not been. She said if these changes were implemented, it would be helpful to ground the Council and determine what the Council's authority is with the EDA. She said that the Council Page 9 of 119 02/09/26 -6- DRAFT should also explore what they have done with the EDA in the past, and what the Council could try to do differently, and allow those meetings to be a space where the Council and the EDA can all be on the same page. She said the Economic Development of the City affects everything else that the Council does, so she is open to the changes. She said she would reach out to the absent Councilmembers and hopefully they would be amenable to the idea. Councilmember Jerzak suggested that on nights the EDA meeting is scheduled, the Council agenda should not be expanded to allow for extra time for discussion during the EDA meeting. He said the EDA meetings would be a great place to discuss the City’s bond requests through the legislature and see what opportunities could be explored, especially as the legislative session is about to begin and the City has two bonding requests submitted. Mayor Graves thanked Mr. Aarsvold for his time and for stepping in as the Interim Community Development Director. She added that they could take a 25-minute break before starting the Regular Session, after adjourning the Study Session. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Graves moved, and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to adjourn the Study Session at 6:25 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Page 10 of 119 02/09/26 -1- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2026 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, Councilmembers Dan Jerzak and Teneshia Kragness. Also present were Interim City Manager Daren Nyquist, City Planning Manager Ginny McIntosh, City Clerk Shannon Pettit, and City Attorney Siobhan Tolar. Councilmembers Kris Lawrence-Anderson was absent, and Laurie Ann Moore was absent and excused. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM Mayor Graves opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum and reviewed the Rules of Decorum. Paul R. stated he wanted to discuss traffic circles, as he lives on the intersection of 58th and Emerson. He said his home faces the intersection, and over the years, he has seen many accidents, as well as people driving 50 miles per hour down Emerson. He noted that last spring, a temporary traffic circle was installed at the intersection, and immediately, the noise in the neighborhood dropped, and there was less speeding and no collisions. He said in the fall, the traffic circle was being removed, and when he asked why, he was told because it was temporary and made of plastic and the snowplows would shear it off. He said that within a month of the traffic circle being removed, he witnessed another accident at the intersection in front of his house. He noted that the same thing happened at the intersection of 50th and Fremont, where a temporary traffic circle was installed, and then removed, and a bad car accident happened. He said it was worth noting that at his intersection at 58th and Emerson, children are waiting for a school bus, and the last big collision at that intersection was with a school bus. He said he and all of his neighbors over the years have had a car in their front yard due to collisions, but when the temporary traffic circle was put in, there were no collisions. He said he was told at the time that a permanent one would be put at the Page 11 of 119 02/09/26 -2- DRAFT intersection at his house, and he urged the Council to fully support that if they can. He stated that in his experience, they work, and it is a good use of public money. Justin M. of France Avenue North said he agreed with Paul R. that traffic is awful and the City should do more to mitigate speeds, but that was not why he was there to address the Council. He said he spoke to the Council four weeks ago, laying out steps that he had hoped the City would take to adjust to the crisis that was unfolding due to ICE invading the City. He added that since he spoke to the Council, another Minnesota resident was killed, and thousands more were abducted and transported out of the state without due process, away from families and legal representation. He urged the Council to take action, as the City is on the verge of a housing crisis, as families across the City take shelter in their homes in fear of being torn apart by their federal government. He urged the Council to improve an eviction moratorium, and if that is not possible, he urged them to get on the phone with Governor Walz to declare an eviction moratorium for the state until this nightmare is over. He said ICE has been seen conducting checkpoints in the City last Saturday on the exit of 157th Avenue. He said he was unsure how it is legal for ICE to stop people in the street and demand to see papers before they go home to their families, and the City should not be allowing that to happen. He said he has seen ICE staging City parks, waiting in parking lots to raid family homes, and making the parks unsafe for families to visit, which is a federal activity that should not be allowed in Brooklyn Center. He said flock cameras have been popping up all over the City, and he was not sure if the City was doing that or if ICE installed the cameras to do mass surveillance on everyone in the City. He said he hoped the Council would take these steps, and he would follow up with an email to discuss the rest of the steps he proposed. Mayor Graves thanked Justin M. for speaking. Mayor Graves called on Elias, who called in via Zoom. Elias stated that he wanted to bring attention to Justine Damond, who was murdered by the first Somali Minneapolis Police Officer, who only served four years, which is a travesty that needs to be declared across the state. He said he really wanted to speak today in honor of Black History Month, and did some research that he felt like needed to be brought into the public sphere, noting that according to the National Incident- Based Reporting System, which is a federal database from 2021 to 2024, the white population, which makes up 85 percent of the population committed 17,012 violent criminal attacks. He noted that the black population, which makes up 7.5 percent of the population, committed 15,000 violent criminal attacks. He said that there is only a difference of 2,000 crimes in not even an 11th of the population. He said this yields about 48 violent criminals per 100,000 in the white population, and 448 violent criminals per 100,000 in the black population. He added that these numbers do not list the Hispanic population, but he wanted to bring this up in order to have some honest discourse about the effects and benefits of the black population in the City. He thanked the Council for their time. George called in via Zoom and asked that the Council not violate his Civil Rights and Free Speech, even though any sort of disrespect towards Israel or Jews is somehow legally protected personal speech. He said he would like to ask that the Council not be persuaded like other City Councils into silencing Americans about their free speech to criticize Zionists and criticize Jews like Epstein for their rape and murder of children. He said when the documents came out from the Epstein list, the public halls are where the public comments can be made, and people are supposed to go to be Page 12 of 119 02/09/26 -3- DRAFT able to alert their fellow citizens that there is Jewish supremacy, as seen over and over again in the Epstein files, as they traffic and murder children and women. He said that he cannot be cut off, as this is protected speech, and the Council could try, but may pay a stiff penalty for that, as other speakers have been given leniency to say whatever they like. He said the Council could look up the First Amendment to see what it covers, and it is everything, including the right to criticize Jews for rape and murder and criticize Israel for genocide. He said he could criticize Zionism, and the ADL and the API act running the government. He asked how long everyone was going to look the other way as the City Council's silence on free speech, protecting pedophilia, and genocides at the expense of everyone else. He said the Council gets paid by the APAC and the ADL, and because the Jews give their sob story about the Holocaust, no one has heard about the 66 million Christians who perished at the hands of the Jewish Bolsheviks, but Hitler and his friends knew a lot about the Bolsheviks, and they were trying to save Europe from what came their way. Mayor Graves let George know his time was up. Wayne S. said he lives over in the Firehouse neighborhood and said he was curious about the utility bill that he just got, because it went up over 60 percent from his last bill. He said his bill went from $160 to $260, and he is trying to retire, and his house is almost paid off, but he cannot seem to get ahead. He said he thought that this meeting was supposed to be about utilities. He said he is still paying an assessment from when he bought the house years ago, when the City redid the street, plumbing, water, sewer, and gas lines. He noted that his water bill has gone up significantly for some reason, and he does not understand why. He asked if the Council had the answer to that. Mayor Graves said City Staff could follow up with him to give specifics on different things that have happened over the last few years, since the City did its water treatment facility, and some issues with water meters. Wayne S. said his water bill is due in a few days, and asked if he should pay it or wait to hear something from City Staff. Mayor Graves said he should pay what he can afford to pay. Naheed said her comment has to do with the current emergency situation that they are facing throughout the state of Minnesota, including Brooklyn Center, which is being targeted by federal action of secret police conducting state terrorism on people. She said this started at the beginning of December, when an action took place at the City Council that was astoundingly lacking in wisdom and consideration about what City residents need, which was the termination of the long- time City Manager, Reggie Edwards, for no reason. She continued that despite demands from the community, taxpayers, and voters, plus two of the City Councilmembers who voted against termination, this action was initiated by one City Councilmember, and this is a shocking dereliction of duty to the people of the City. Mayor Graves notified Naheed that her time was up. Naheed thanked the Council for its time. Julie B. said she wanted to address what is happening in the community, the targeting, and the harassment. She stated that a car went around her block 11 times this morning, and every other day, ICE is sitting in front of her house, harassing her and her neighbors. She said people are afraid, and the City needs a very clear and present message from Councilmembers, and people need to speak out, but they are so afraid right now to even leave their homes. She added that restaurant workers are being followed home or taken in the parking lots where they work wrongfully and then being returned. She asked if there were any grants available to residents to Page 13 of 119 02/09/26 -4- DRAFT help them right now to repair windows that have been broken or doors that have been broken down. She said there is a lot of organizing happening to try to help people, but people need to understand how this works when ICE sits in front of her house for hours or circles the block, and her child is afraid to come home. Mayor Graves said Julie B.'s time was up. Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to close the Informal Open Forum. Motion passed unanimously. 5. INVOCATION Councilmember Jerzak read a quote from Margaret Thatcher, "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." He read another quote from Wes Fessler, the coach for the Ohio Buckeyes, "We are all faced with a series of great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as impossible situations." Mayor Graves thanked Councilmember Jerzak for his quotes and said she agrees with his second quote and often tells herself that every obstacle is an opportunity. She said that saying is a good way to stay focused on what you can control. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the minutes as stated during the Study Session to move the EDA/Work Session item EDA Meeting Changes and Additions to the Study Session, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 26, 2026 – Study Session 2. January 26, 2026 -- Regular Session 6b. LICENSES RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE IV– six-month license) 5031 Drew Avenue North Eduard Antonio Lopez Tardi 6410 Xerxes Avenue North NAISHA BELL RENEWAL (TYPE III – one-year license) 2401 54th Avenue North Michael Tulkki 2813 64th Avenue North Everest Holdings LLC RENEWAL (TYPE II – two-year license) Page 14 of 119 02/09/26 -5- DRAFT 5349 Penn Avenue North AM Abdullahi & YM Noor 5524 Dupont Avenue North N J Manthey & J M H Brown RENEWAL (TYPE I – three-year license) 4207 Lakeside Avenue North, #224 Marina Feldman 6835 Noble Avenue North Robert J Berglund 2912 Nash Road SFR BORROWER 2022-A LLC 3600 Admiral Lane HPA CL1 LLC 5306 Penn Avenue North Sweet Home LLC 5437 Logan Renewal Avenue North Nicholas Kaufman 5925 Zenith Avenue North Sanchez Properties Llc 7045 Unity Avenue North Amas Investments Llc 7125 Riverdale Road CMR Figuerora & GT Sanchez 6C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM GRANT 6d. RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF CONGRESSIONAL SECURITY EVENTS 6e. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE NETWORK FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE EBRIEFING PILOT PROGRAM 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Graves read aloud a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month in the City of Brooklyn Center. Page 15 of 119 02/09/26 -6- DRAFT Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the Proclamation Recognizing February as Black History Month in the City of Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 18, 2026, AS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY Mayor Graves read aloud a proclamation recognizing February 18, 2026, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to approve the Proclamation Recognizing February 18, 2026, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. HIGHWAY 252/I-94 PRESENTATION BY THE 252 SAFETY TASK FORCE Mr. Nyquist introduced Tara McCarthy to present this item to the Council. Ms. McCarthy introduced herself and stated she was from the Highway 252 Safety Task Force, and noted that to respect the Council’s time and consideration of the distressing unease and unrest in the state, she wanted to quickly reinforce that the Task Force has a continued commitment to assisting in the City Council’s work towards road safety, and plans to benefit the community. Ms. McCarthy said the Task Force remains adamantly opposed to the current proposed Highway 252 expansion, and MnDOT’s proposed alternatives present serious safety concerns. She noted that MnDOT's alternatives are not aligned with Minnesota state transportation goals, and they harm the livability of the Brooklyn Center residents. She said she wanted to bring attention to information that Brianne Kennedy of Thrive Consulting presented to the City Council meeting on January 26. She noted that in Ms. Kennedy's report, housing values are less than those in the Twin Cities and in the country. She noted that in her own research, she has found studies proving that elevated highways will further depress property values. She added that Ms. Kennedy also stated that residents employed in Brooklyn Center do not reside there, and most of the City's residents are employed outside of the City, and the increased pollution from the influx of vehicles on the current MnDOT path is detrimental and harmful to the City's future. She said she wanted to let the Staff and City Councilmembers know that the Safety Task Force has not received safety data from MnDOT that was requested almost a year ago, and requested again last month. Ms. McCarthy noted that in March 2025, MnDOT staff met with the Safety Task Force and informed them that crash risks were not acceptable without a collector lane, but with a collector lane, they were acceptable. She said on February 5, Amber Blanchard, the Highway 252 I-94 Project Manager, said she would get back to the Safety Task Force with the safety data regarding the crash risks. She noted that since MnDOT has not shared any of this information with the Safety Task Force at this time, it is premature to do any kind of presentation for the Council today. She Page 16 of 119 02/09/26 -7- DRAFT stated that when MnDOT comes forward with a full proposal or the Safety Task Force is able to obtain some safety data from them, they will present it to the Council at that time. She thanked the Council for its time. Councilmember Jerzak thanked the Safety Task Force for their passion and for continuing to update the Council. He said this is a marathon, not a sprint, and knows it is not easy, but he really appreciates it. Mayor Graves thanked the Safety Task Force for all their continued work. Councilmember Kragness thanked the Safety Task Force and said she appreciates the tenacity. Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded to accept the presentation from the Highway 252 Safety Task Force. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 23, SECTIONS 23- 2400 THROUGH 23-2411, HOSPITALITY ACCOMMODATIONS, FIRST READING, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 9, 2026 Mr. Nyquist introduced City Clerk Shannon Pettit to present the revisions on the Hospitality Accommodations. Ms. Pettit stated that she would start with some background on this Ordinance, and counsel received presentations on March 14, and again on October 13, 2025, regarding the need for an updated Hospitality Accommodation Licensing Ordinance with options for updates and approach. She noted that the Council recommended using a focused approach to address areas of concern. She added that City Staff, including the Police Department, Fire Department, Community Development, Administration, and the City Attorney, worked on updating the Ordinance and opted to repeal and replace the existing Ordinance with the provided, updated version. Ms. Pettit explained that some of the areas of concern that were discussed in those previous meetings included over 2,000 Police Calls for service in 2024 to City hotels, long-term lodgers, and past inspections that indicated concerns with health, fire, and safety. She added that there are a total of 1,081 hotel rooms in Brooklyn Center, and from October 1, 2024, to October 1, 2025, there were 2,781 calls for service to those hotels compared to 1,088 apartments in Brooklyn Center, where there were 1,356 calls for service. She added that the data from the types of calls for service to hotels from October 13, 2025, has changed a little bit, but she wanted to remind the Council what the City has been working with. Ms. Pettit stated that the updates to the Ordinance include updated definitions list, updated application process, allows but does not require inspections by City Staff as needed, clearly outlines the ability to allow the Council to impose conditions on licenses if necessary, removal of Page 17 of 119 02/09/26 -8- DRAFT calls for service, removal of licensing levels, inclusion of nuisance call definitions and refers to state statutes, outlined standards of operations, and provides clear procedures for enforcement. Ms. Pettit said there are a few questions for the Council that she would like to get feedback on. She stated that one of the questions was the definition for permanent residency that talks about 28 consecutive or non-consecutive days, and whether the Council would like this to align with the current UDO. The other questions are regarding the minimum standards of operation, with guestroom occupancy lists maintained for one or two years, and maintenance of video recordings to include the lobby/registration area and any others requested by the Council, such as hallways and common areas. Ms. Pettit noted that continued Staff discussion has changed the language in Section 23-2408, F., regarding Staff requesting records from hotels: from "upon reasonable request" to "within 72 hours of receipt, unless a timeline is specified within the written request" as recommended by the City Attorney. Ms. Pettit asked if the Council had any additional questions. Mayor Graves asked what the current UDO is regarding permanent residency. City Planning Manager Ginny McIntosh said the current UDO has two definitions right now, one for extended stay hotels and one for regular hotels. She said the regular hotel UDO has a stay of no more than 30 days, and that is in alignment with the Department of Revenue, with lodging taxes for stays of less than 30 days. She added that the extended stay hotels have language regarding longer stays, and there has been discussion around ensuring that the UDO speaks the same language, especially if the City needs to enforce anything. Mayor Graves said it makes sense to align with the UDO. Councilmember Jerzak asked about the extended stay and if there are individuals under contract in there, like indigenous groups, which happens with various contracts with non-profits, and the City needs to be respectful of those things. He added that the City is not going to catch everything, but believes in having the Ordinance be in line with other Ordinances. Mayor Graves asked if the guest occupancy list was not previously maintained as part of the UDO. Ms. Pettit said two years may be unnecessary, but one year may not be long enough. City Attorney Siobhan Tolar said the occupancy list is specifically related to the maintenance of guest room occupancy lists for review by the City upon inspection. She said that if inspections are only done on a rolling 12-month schedule, the City could lose some of the data that they were trying to see, and keeping it for longer could make the data more accurate. She added that, to Councilmember Jerzak’s point, the City will not be able to fix everything, and Staff wanted to bring it to the Council for consideration to get a consensus. Councilmember Jerzak said he would be in favor of keeping the records for two years, specifically in the case of investigations of trafficking, which takes a certain amount of time, and investigators would be able to see trends in hotel occupancy. He noted that there used to be maintained trespass lists that could be reviewed, and since everything is electronic, if there was an interruption or a change of ownership in the hotel, those records would provide additional depth to look at patterns for those hotels. He said he hopes the Council revisits these Ordinances sooner than the last 12 years, since the last time the Council did was a year ago. He said if Ordinances need to tweak Page 18 of 119 02/09/26 -9- DRAFT things and are unnecessary, then they can be dropped at the time, but if the City does not have these Ordinances, they cannot use them. Mayor Graves said keeping the guestroom lists for two years makes sense to her, and the other final piece was maintenance of the video recordings to include any other areas of the hotel. Councilmember Jerzak said parking lots, hallways, and common areas would be necessary to maintain because that is where all the intrusions occur. He said that anywhere the hotel has video should be retained; otherwise, what is the purpose of having cameras and video? Mayor Graves asked if this part of the Ordinance is in regard to maintaining video recordings wherever there are cameras, or designating where those cameras need to be. Ms. McIntosh said the Ordinance required that the hotels have the cameras and maintain them. Ms. Tolar confirmed that the Ordinance was written to require the cameras and to maintain the video. Councilmember Kragness said she believes in balancing safety and privacy, but she believes the common areas and hallway videos should be maintained for safety reasons. Ms. Tolar said that one of the issues was privacy, and many hotels do not have cameras in their hallways to maintain privacy for guests. She added that the Council could articulate that if the hotels have cameras in these particular areas, the City can view them, and if the hotels do not have cameras in those areas, they need to, at a minimum, maintain the cameras in the lobby and registration area. She said in her opinion, mandating cameras in areas that can be considered private may not be the best course of action, but it is up to the Council. Mayor Graves said she had a similar feeling about the hallways, and in common areas, registration, and parking lots, where an intruder or someone trying to enter or exit the building would make sense. She said she agreed that if the hotel had the cameras in the hallways already, then the City would ask that the hotel maintain them, but she is reluctant to make that a requirement. Councilmember Jerzak said he concurred, but going into a hotel, he forfeits some of his privacy. He said the flexibility of this Ordinance is going to be, if the City starts seeing trends and problems breaking out, then the City has the ability to obtain video to rectify crime. He reiterated that if the cameras are there, the hotel needs to preserve the video. He said if cameras are not there now, the City does not have a reason to compel it, and is not going to. He said parking lots are where a lot of activity occurs. Mayor Graves asked if the Staff got enough feedback to move forward. Staff agreed that they did. Councilmember Jerzak thanked the Staff for discussing the Ordinance and said it is undeniable that data shows actions need to be taken. He said he understands the urgency to address these serious problems, but he believes speed is not the primary driver, but rather an enforceable Ordinance that will lead to measurable results for a drop in calls for service. He added that Page 19 of 119 02/09/26 -10- DRAFT addressing some of the human costs that occur at these hotels needs to be done sooner rather than later. He said it is important to remember that there's no perfect Ordinance that is going to solve these serious problems, and the Council should be willing to tweak and adjust and revisit as needed, and more often than not, as these are fluid things. He noted that it has been years since the first Ordinance was an active one, and it was well-intended, but it has fallen short and is long overdue for a review, revision, repeal, or rewrite. Councilmember Jerzak continued that on page 80 of 98, the City already determined the long-term lodgers issue, so that has been discussed. He added that on page 82 of 98, section 23 regarding minimum standards as forms of payment, as cash payments are problematic and should be discussed with the Police Department, and determine what their position is. He noted that it is very easy to take cash and go out to a Walmart and buy a cash Visa card that is not traceable, but it adds one more step if somebody is trying to engage in prostitution or trafficking. He added that the more cash the front desk has, the more likely a robbery is to occur. He said he would not be in favor of having cash on site. Councilmember Jerzak noted that under Section 23, 2400, under the Hospitality Accommodations on page 83 of 98, a guest is defined as any person who occupies a room. He asked if a guest only has to occupy a room for 10 minutes, or an hour, or if there is a time limit to be considered a guest. He said the reason he brings this up is to deal with issues regarding prostitution, and it is something to think about when drafting the Ordinance. He noted that under section C of the same page, 83 of 98, bed and breakfasts are not addressed, and they have occupants. He said he does not know if there is an inventory of that, or how many are operating in the City. He said, according to this Ordinance, a bed and breakfast would have to get a license as well, and that has to be taken into consideration to see if the City has the capacity for them and what kind of licensing and inspections would be required, such as a county lodging license. He noted that on page 84 of 98, under section G., he asked how the City is excluding group homes, because they receive money, there is a state statute, and the City needs to be clear in its Ordinance. Councilmember Jerzak noted that on page 85 of 98 under section C. consideration of application, he suggested that if all investigational work has been done and Staff is recommending approval, that it goes under the Consent Agenda like the rentals, because any Councilmember can pull that property from the Consent Agenda, but the Council has to trust the City Staff's work. He noted that in the Ordinance, any place that states the City Manager should also state City Clerk, because the City Clerk also handles licensing. He added that on the same page, under section E. regarding applications, he said the City should require ownership information of the hotel because if it is an out-of-state owner, the City needs to be able to get a hold of the owner, and managers of the properties are not always privy to the owner's information. Councilmember Jerzak added that on page 85 of 98, under number seven, it should state that anyone the City Manager would designate should be in the Ordinance. He noted that on page 86 of 98, under section G, that portion should be amended to state that anyone the City Manager designates, and any other place in the Ordinance, that if the Council agrees to amend anything, the City Manager has the ability to designate anyone. Page 20 of 119 02/09/26 -11- DRAFT Councilmember Jerzak added that on page 87 of 98, Section 23, 2406, regarding background investigations of interested persons under A.it states the City Manager would be responsible for doing background checks, and he would like it amended to state the City Manager could designate anyone to do it. He asked about employee training regarding trafficking, if new hires are trained, and how staff would be kept up to date, or if there would be a log of training, as there is a lot of turnover in that industry. He added that the City has to have guard rails in place where they can, and needs to be uniform and consistent. He said that because there is a lot of turnover, the staff does not know there is a license requirement or that it is their duty to report any suspicious activities. He said, more importantly, it is about building that relationship, and owners used to tell hotel staff not to call the police because it would affect the hotel negatively. He added that the City should want to encourage relationships with the Police and Fire Department. Councilmember Jerzak noted that on page 87 of 98, section B, there is a discussion of fees that he said needs to be clearer about what they are for, and the City has to be able to explain that. He noted that there should be consideration about the outcome of excessive use, for example, unwanted persons on hotel property, and said it is important to remember that they are dealing with human behavior and want to reduce police calls for service. He said there should be some consideration about a limitation on unwanted people on the property that would require the hotel to hire security. He added that the responsibility should be put on the businesses instead of the taxpayers paying for over 2,000 Police calls. He stated that right now, the hotels are using the City as their own employees, and at some point, they should consider enforcing a rule that if hotels continue to have these types of nuisance calls, which would be defined in the Ordinance, there could be a possibility of excessive use. Councilmember Jerzak stated that on page 91 of 98, the Ordinance needs to define what a nuisance call is in order to avoid appeals. He said he apologized for the depth, but he wants to get the Ordinance right. Mayor Graves said this is one of the benefits of having someone on the Council who has experience working in the City with the hotels. Councilmember Jerzak said there is a fine line between commerce and people contributing to the problems that they have in the City. Mayor Graves said the few things that stood out to her that Councilmember Jerzak mentioned were changing the language so the City Manager could appoint a designee, requiring ownership information in the applications, and hotels providing their own security if they are having problems, rather than relying on the City's Police Department. Councilmember Jerzak said he wanted to encourage groupthink about these things and noted that they all heard Chief Berg talk about the problems at the hotel and the number of times that they have been back there. He said these hotels become a revolving door, and in his experience, if the City does not make it part of their cost of doing business when the hotels lean on the City unnecessarily, they will continue to do so. He said the hotel staff knows that, and knows that the City has to respond to 911 calls, but a lot of issues could be handled internally, and they are not. Page 21 of 119 02/09/26 -12- DRAFT He said some of these hotels should be required to hire security, and to pay fines if they continue calling the Police, and City Staff should consider making that part of the Ordinance. He said if the City gets an Ordinance together that helps with inspections, it does not mean it cannot be amended later, and it is not going to be perfect, but if this Ordinance is not looked at comprehensively, then it is just a waste of time. Mayor Graves said that due to the number of comments that Councilmember Jerzak had tonight, she asked if he would feel comfortable making a motion tonight or if he would like to wait and take action at the next meeting. Councilmember Jerzak said he would give his notes to the City Manager, and he said he is not uncomfortable moving forward because the Council needs to move on, but he would like the Council to think about moving forward at a reasonable speed with this Ordinance, as this is a crisis. He said the Council needs to be realistic about changes that may need to be made and review the Ordinance again. He said whatever the rest of the Council thinks, he is not opposed to moving on because something has to be done. Mr. Nyquist said Ms. Pettit could provide more information, but the Council should be aware that there is a timing component for the current licensure through Hospitality. Mayor Graves asked Councilmember Kragness about the three things she called out and if she had any agreement on those things. Councilmember Kragness said she did, and wanted to point out on page 87 under section 23-2408 C., for the record retention, it states it can be done by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee, and the Ordinance should have the designee consistency throughout since the language is already there. Mayor Graves asked about requiring security versus an over-reliance on the Police Department. Councilmember Kragness agreed with that idea. Mayor Graves asked about adding the owner's information requirement to the application. Councilmember KRagness agreed with that idea, as well, and said she can not believe that it is not already required. Mayor Graves said those three items could be adjusted, and then anything else Councilmember Jerzak could be integrated into the Ordinance. Ms. Tolar said she would like to research the security issue, as she is not sure it is permitted to force someone to have security on site. (1:33:34) Councilmember Jerzak said the current Ordinance, which was drafted by *cannot understand the speaker*, stated that if the hotels reached a certain point, they would be required to have security. He said he does not know how the security would fit in the Ordinance, but he thought that is what the original Ordinance was tied to. Ms. Tolar confirmed that it was tied to the levels, and the City does not have levels anymore in the Ordinance. Councilmember Jerzak said the Ordinance could state something like if the hotel had 126 documented nuisance calls, they would be required to attain security for a period of time, or Page 22 of 119 02/09/26 -13- DRAFT something similar. He said in the past, a lot of the hotels were required to get security, and they did not comply, and then the only option was for it to come before the Council, and the hotel would get its license revoked. Ms. Tolar said that is kind of the point, and the hotels may not need security because they may get their license revoked or suspended, and those conditions could be met before they get to that point. She said she would like to look into it before putting it in the Ordinance to ensure it is not an issue. Councilmember Jerzak said he was suggesting it because what the City is doing now is not working. Councilmember Kragness thanked Ms. Tolar for how thorough she is, and wanted to acknowledge it. Councilmember Jerzak moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to adopt an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 23, Sections 23-2400 through 23-2411 of the Brooklyn Center City Code in their entirety regarding Hospitality Accommodations, First Reading, and Setting a Public Hearing for March 9, 2026, with noted updates as requested by Council. Motion passed unanimously. 7e. FINANCE DEPARTMENT UPDATE Mr. Nyquist introduced Mr. Aarsvold to present this update. He noted that originally he also wanted Dan Tienter from Ehlers and Associates, who has been serving as Interim Finance Director, but he is out sick. Mr. Aarsvold said he had hoped to introduce Mr. Tienter to the Council and help learn a little bit about the Staff from Ehlers and Associates to help out in Finance, as things transition with new Staffing there, and discuss the Department's status, along with priorities for 2026. He said there are two great staff members from Ehlers and Associates that are helping out at Brooklyn Center, Dan Tienter and April Miller, who both worked directly in Municipal Finance Departments in Fridley and St. Louis Park before coming to Ehlers and Associates, so both understand what the City is facing. Mr. Aarsvold noted the Department status, given the challenges inherent in Staffing transitions. The Department, however, continues to function well, doing day-to-day operations such as payroll and accounts payable, and the Staff is responsive and knowledgeable, and there are good, comprehensive financial policies that are in place. He said those policies were put in place around 2017, and he was present through the most recent results from the bond sale, and there was a note in there that the City does have strong financial policies, which is a factor when rating the City's credit as a borrower. He noted that things that are lacking are long-term forecasting and planning, and Mr. Tienter is going to put together a 10-year plan to look out for future needs and decisions that will impact the taxpayer in the future, policy updates, and process improvements, with an opportunity to update some more dated policies, and ensuring inter-departmental coordination. Page 23 of 119 02/09/26 -14- DRAFT Mr. Aarsvold noted that some near-term Department priorites include: navigating the Finance Director Transition, supporting Finance Director recruitment, completing the 2025 annual comprehensive financial report which April Miller will help with, complete the 2026 financial management plan to provide guidance to think holistically how all the needs in the next decade fit financially, develop the proposed 2027 budget, support the water meter replacement project, update the purchasing policy, and complete series 2015A and 2016A IRS exam on outstanding bond issues. He noted that the IRS exams are not done because something ahs been done wrong, but whenever a City is involved in issuing tax exempt debt, the IRS has purview over that and occasionally decides eight to 10 years into a bond issue that they will do spot audits of different issues in different communities and right now two of those are what the IRS has chosen to review for Brooklyn Center. He added that staff at Ehlers and Associates deal with these on a daily basis, and are helping City Staff pull together all the required information and get it submitted to the IRS. He asked if the Council had any questions regarding the update. Councilmember Kragness thanked Mr. Aarsvold for giving context about being audited because people often think when they hear that that something is wrong, but it is just part of the process. Mayor Graves asked what the inter-departmental coordination looks like and if that includes new processes and new assignments. Mr. Aarsvold said there are no specific processes developed yet, but it is ultimately about making sure Staff feel like they have what they need to run their Department and make decisions. He said when there are new initiatives, it is important that Finance has things that they will need to ultimately help those Departments get those initiatives done. Mr. Nyquist added that the inter-departmental coordination is more of a practice that has not been practiced much recently, and it is now time to work together in a more collaborative way because the City Departments are down so many leaders, and this is an opportunity to really teach each other what everyone does in their own Departments. He noted that for the Finance Department, this means letting Staff talk about what they need, and why they need it, with the Staff that actually fills out the paperwork and understands that process. Mayor Graves said she has had some of those same experiences herself, working through her contracting process in her full-time job. She said she would like to talk more about the Financial Management plan, and when the Council could expect to start to see that, and how it will inform the budget process. Mr. Aarsvold explained that staff is looking at 16 to 18 different funds and where those funds stand today, and the needs going forward for personnel as well as capital, and trying to understand what the capital needs of the City are going to be, and begin projections on those needs into a 10-year projection. The financial management plan would discuss how to potentially pay for those 10- year projection projects, the tax impact, and decisions that would have to be made in order to fund those projects regarding Staffing, Capital decisions, and general operating costs for the entire City. The Finance Management plan would be a tool to help the City plan different projects, and could easily be consulted when trying to decide if different projects need to be moved forward, rather than having conversations while projects are isolated from what is happening throughout the entire Page 24 of 119 02/09/26 -15- DRAFT City. He said the work has started, but they need to build a model first, and I have to go back and look at the last set of audited financial statements and look at what the budget is for this year, so that they can begin projections going forward. He noted that he will work with staff internally to determine what all of those assumptions need to be and the biggest driver of these will be capital and so he and other staff will get a good sense of where the cities capital needs are and look at that what that means relative to the future and that would be presented to the Council hopefully in the near future so that the Finance Department can inform the 2027 budget process. Councilmember Jerzak said he hoped that any new build projections also factor in the extra inspectors, extra fire, and extra police force in all of those projections. He added that another thing that is easy to ignore is depreciation and deferred maintenance, and the City ends up paying large sums of money to repair antiquated public buildings. He said it would help to plan ahead instead of living from check to check. He said he would also like to take into account not just the depreciation, but the appreciation of costs that are constant. Mayor Graves said Councilmember Jerzak brought up a point that was discussed earlier around the Economic Development Authority and how the Council’s activity in that realm affects financing and thinking. She said it would be helpful to have some of those projections as well about potential developments that are on the horizon or could be on the horizon, without muddying the waters too much. Councilmember Jerzak said at times he thinks that the City has been too conservative when it has this levying ability, and perhaps the City is not using it to its advantage to leverage more economic development where there is capacity, but the Council does not have the information about its effect. He added that there may be a place for LAST (Local Area Sales Tax), and having good data presented with those projections might go a long way. Councilmember Kragness said she is looking forward to seeing a realistic five-year financial plan and having the numbers, and not losing sight of those, would be helpful. She said the City has all of these spreadsheets, but no one is really looking at them. She said in her other day job, she manages the budgets for 34 different companies, and presents that information in order to see what the future is going to look like, so there are no surprises, such as the water rates increasing. She added that someone should be looking at these things ahead of time to prep for the future. She said she will be very interested in seeing a comprehensive, actual financial plan put together that states the opportunities that the City is missing out on because they are not seeing the data. Mayor Graves moved and Councilmember Kragness seconded to approve the presentation on the Financial Department Update. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS Page 25 of 119 02/09/26 -16- DRAFT 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Jerzak reported on his attendance at the following events and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Shared that he had a one-on-one meeting with the Interim City Manager and the Assistant City Manager. • Shared that he attended the Minnesota League of Cities Annual Convention held in Plymouth, and this year’s presentation consisted of methods of advancing the practice of community and stakeholder engagements through education, advocacy, and building partnerships when trust in government is fractured. He said there were also disaster readiness lessons from both the Bemidji and the windstorm, and the Mankato flood. He said the keynote speaker was Dandel Jasper, the strategic advisor for Mall of America, about heart and vision and advancing government leadership in complex times, and people do not feel as though their government is being truthful with them. • He noted that during this convention, there was an initial announcement that they did not want to address any of the ICE issues there, but at every table, every break, people were talking about the impacts ICE has had on their communities, and it is weighing heavily on every person that he spoke with at the convention. • Shared that Senator Pha, Representative Vang, and others have been in communication about what they would like to do this legislative session regarding ICE, from possible moratoriums to rental assistance, much like during COVID-19. • Shared that the letter that the Mayor sent out in support of community members affected by ICE, which was published in the paper, was very good, and a number of other cities indicated that they were in the process of doing the same, but had not gotten that far yet. Mayor Graves reported on her attendance at the following events and provided information on the following upcoming events: • Shared that she has been attending meetings with several different neighboring cities and the City Manager, Police Chief, and the office of Community Prevention Health and Safety on all-around coordination to provide resources and support for people in the community who need it due to the federal enforcement, as well as providing resources to Staff in order to connect community members to those resources. She added that she is very supportive of the state Representatives who are doing the work to try to help out the community. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Kragness moved and Councilmember Jerzak seconded the adjournment of the City Council meeting at 8:25 pm. Motion passed unanimously. Page 26 of 119 Council Regular Meeting DATE: 2/23/2026 TO: City Council FROM: THROUGH: BY: Bridget Doyle, Administrative Assistant SUBJECT: Approval of Licenses Requested Council Action: -Motion to approve 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 Knott Mechanical, Inc. 3961 Quebec Ave N, New Hope 55427 Plumb Right Corp 6900 Winnetka Circle, Brooklyn Park 55428 St. Cloud Refrigeration 604 Lincoln Ave NE, St. Cloud 56304 Topline Advertising 16307 Aberdeen St NE, Ham Lake 55304 Xcel Heating and Air 6898 Timber Ridge, Cottage Grove 55016 Budget Issues: Inclusive Community Engagement: Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect: Strategic Priorities and Values: ATTACHMENTS: 1. Rental Criteria Page 27 of 119 2. For Council Approval 2.23.26 FOR COUNCIL 1.27 to 2.10 Page 28 of 119 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 Page 29 of 119 Location Address License Subtype Renewal/Initial Owner Property Code Violations License Type Police CFS* Final License Type** Previous License Type*** Consecutive Type IV's 5337 Queen Ave N Two Family Initial ALFRED APATA 14 Type IV N/A Type IV N/A N/A 6707 Dupont Ave N Single Initial Mahugnon Moise Kplacacha 9 Type III N/A Type III N/A N/A 7217 Perry Ct E Single Initial MOA APAGODU & LINA SALAH TR 20 Type IV N/A Type IV N/A N/A 1107 57th Ave M Multiple Family 1 Bldg 4 Units Renewal 1107 4x LLLP Met Requirements 15 = 3.75 per unit Type IV 7/26/25 Loud Parties 8/16/25 Noisy Gathering 12/7/25 Loud Parties 12/22/25 Loud Parties 1/11/26 Loud Parties Type IV Type III 0 1701 69th Ave N Multiple Family 4 Bldgs 120 Units Renewal Earle Brown Farm Apartments Met Requirements 293 = 2.44 per unit Type III 0 Type III Type IV N/A 3907 65th Ave N Multiple Family 3 Bldgs 54 Units Renewal GRANITE PROPERTIES SPE LLC Met Requirements 86 = 1.59 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 Met Requirements 26 = 1.44 per unit Type II 0 Type II Type III N/A 3906 Eckberg Dr Single Renewal William E Clabots Did not meet requirements 0 Type I 0 Type III Type III N/A 5006 France Ave N Single Renewal A&m Estate Services Llc 1 Type I 0 Type I Type II N/A 5350 Logan Ave N Single Renewal CCF3 LLC Met requirements 6 Type III 0 Type III Type III N/A 5351 Irving Ave N Single Renewal Cel Monton LLC Met requirements 2 Type I 0 Type I Type III N/A 5556 Emerson Ave N Single Renewal Thomas D Belting Met requirements 11 Type IV 0 Type IV Type IV 3 5601 Camden Ave N Single Renewal Western Sky Properties Llc 3 Type II 0 Type II Type II N/A 5701 James Ave N Single Renewal Sunset View Rentals Llc Met requirements 1 Type I 0 Type I Type IV N/A 5739 James Ave N Single Renewal Rifive Investments Llc 4 Type II 0 Type II Type II N/A 5956 Beard Ave N Single Renewal SFR BORROWER 2021-2 LLC Did not meet requirements 4 Type II 0 Type IV Type IV 3 6642 Camden Dr Single Renewal Joby John & Resmy Kurian Met requirements 0 Type I 0 Type I Type III N/A 6725 Bryant Ave N Single Renewal Vong Duong & Ngoc-keiu Huynh Met requirements 1 Type I 0 Type I Type IV N/A Rental Licenses for Council Approval 2.23.26 Page 30 of 119 6807 Scott Ave N Single Renewal Gao Qiang Liu Met requirements 1 Type I 0 Type I Type III N/A 7100 Lee Ave N Single Renewal Selene Avendano Miguel & Olmedo Jara 5 Type II 0 Type II Type I N/A *CFS = Calls for service for renewal licenses only (Initial licenses are not applicable to CFS and will be listed as N/A) **License type being issued ***Initial licenses will not show a previous 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 Page 31 of 119 Council Regular Meeting DATE: 2/23/2026 TO: City Council FROM: Lydia Ener, City Engineer THROUGH: Elizabeth Heyman, Director of Public Works BY: Lydia Ener, City Engineer SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2026-01, 02, 03, & 04, Humboldt Avenue (CR 57) Reconstruction Requested Council Action: - Motion to approve the attached resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement Project No. 2026-01, 02, 03, & 04, Humboldt Avenue (CR 57) Reconstruction Background: On October 27, 2025, the City Council received the project feasibility report and called for a public hearing to be held on November 24, 2025, to consider these improvements. At that meeting, the City Council ordered the improvements and directed staff to prepare plans and specifications for the project. Construction plans, specifications, and contract documents have been prepared for the project. The overall scope of the project remains consistent with improvements outlined in the feasibility study. Staff is prepared to begin the project bidding process upon authorization from the City Council. The bidding process would involve the advertisement of the project in the City’s official newspaper and in Finance and Commerce. Sealed bids will be collected through online bidding, opened at the scheduled bid opening date, and tabulated by the City Clerk and City Engineer. Staff anticipates that the bid results will be presented to the City Council for consideration in April 2026. Budget Issues: The total project cost is estimated to be $4,956,611.00. The total amount proposed to be assessed is $225,435.50. Funding sources for the project are budgeted from sources as described in the project feasibility report previously accepted by the City Council. The special assessment rates were adopted by the City Council on November 24, 2025. Inclusive Community Engagement: Staff conducted a public informational meeting with property owners on October 1, 2025. An Improvement Public Hearing was held on November 24, 2025, to receive public comments pertaining to the proposed improvements. An Assessment Public Hearing was held on January 26, 2026. Page 32 of 119 Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect: NA Strategic Priorities and Values: ATTACHMENTS: 1. Humboldt CR57_Approve Plans and Specs Res Page 33 of 119 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. _______________ RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2026-01, 02, 03, & 04, HUMBOLDT (CR57) RECONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council, by Resolution No. 2025-118, ordered Improvement Project No. 2026-01, 02, 03, & 04 and authorized the preparation of plans and specifications for the improvements; and WHEREAS, said plans and specifications have been prepared under the direction of the City Engineer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The plans and specifications for Improvement Project No. 2026-01, 02, 03, & 04, Humboldt (CR57) Reconstruction are hereby approved, ordered, and filed with the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official newspaper and in Finance and Commerce an advertisement for bids for the making of such improvements in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, shall specify the work to be done, and state the time and location at which bids will be opened by the City Clerk and City Manager or their designees. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the City Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center for five percent of the amount of such bid. 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 34 of 119 Council Regular Meeting DATE: 2/23/2026 TO: City Council FROM: Daniel Villarreal, Equity Human Resource Director THROUGH: Daren Nyquist, Interim City Manager BY: Shannon Pettit, City Clerk SUBJECT: Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 520 (Support Services Manager) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Years 2025 and 2026 Requested Council Action: - Motion to Approve the Resolution Approving the Labor Agreement for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 520 (Support Services Manager) and the City of Brooklyn Center for the Calendar Years 2025 and 2026 Background: City of Brooklyn Center and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Local 520 2025 & 2026 Agreement Term: 2-year agreement, 2025 and 2026 Member: Support Services Manager, Police Department Article 13: Wages Marked Adjustment COLA Year Rate of Pay 1% 3% 2025 Rate of Pay 1% 3% 2026 Article 14: Vacation (Trial for 2025/2026 as we look to redefine our overall employee benefits/compensation plan.) 14.4: Employees may accrue a maximum of three hundred ten (310) hours of vacation leave. Employees may not carry forward more than three hundred ten (310) hours of vacation leave from year to year. 14.5: Employees leaving the service of the Employer in good standing, after having given the Employer fourteen (14) day notice of termination of employment, shall be compensated for a vacation payout of vacation accrued and unused, up to only two hundred thirty hours (230). Budget Issues: Page 50 of 119 Inclusive Community Engagement: Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect: Strategic Priorities and Values: ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2025 LELS 520 2 23 2026 Resolution Page 51 of 119 Member _______ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. ________ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LABOR AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL 520 (Support Services Manager) AND THE CITY OF BROOKLYCENTER FOR THECALENDAR YEARS 2025 AND 2026 WHEREAS, Section 2.07 of the City Charter for the City of Brooklyn Center States that the City Council is to fix the salary or wages of all support staff for the police department; and WHEREAS, the City has negotiated in good faith with LELS Local 520 (Support Services Manager) for the years 2025 and 2026; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to authorize the Mayor and Interim City Manager to execute the attached contract with LELS Local 520 (Support Services Manager) for calendar years, 2025 and 2026 with such language changes as may be necessary to clarify any terms, provided such language changes do not change the substance or monetary compensation set forth in the attached contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorized wage and benefit adjustments not to exceed the maximum contained herein shall become effective according to the schedule of the contract which commences January 1, 2025. February 23, 2026 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 52 of 119 Council Regular Meeting DATE: 2/23/2026 TO: City Council FROM: Krystin Eldridge, Associate Planner THROUGH: Ginny McIntosh, Planning Manager BY: Krystin Eldridge, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Resolution Regarding the Recommended Approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 Submitted by the Mound Cemetery Association for Site and Building Plan Approval to Construct an Approximately 1,980-Square Foot Office and Maintenance Building and Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for Mound Cemetery (3515 69th Avenue North) Requested Council Action: - Motion to adopt a resolution approving Planning Commission Application No. 2026- 002 for site and building plan approval to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and issuance of a conditional use permit for Mound Cemetery, located at 3515 69th Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted application, and as amended by the conditions of approval in the resolution. Background: The Mound Cemetery Association (“The Applicant”) is requesting review and consideration of a request to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and related site improvements at the Subject Property located at 3515 69th Avenue North. These improvements are intended to: 1) update and modernize their facility for daily operations, (2) provide a comfortable, private, and fully ADA-accessible office to meet with families during sensitive and important moments, (3) securely store equipment and records, and (4) create a dedicated space for historical displays, as some of the graves date back to 1855. Due to the requests submitted as part of Planning Commission Application No. 2026- 002, a public hearing was published in the Brooklyn Center Sun Post on January 29, 2026, and mail notifications were sent to properties within the vicinity of the Subject Property per City Code and State Statute requirements. The Applicant further provided mailers to surrounding property owners with background information on the proposed new building and rationale for investing in this project. It should be noted that the public hearing notice inaccurately identified the Subject Property with a zoning designation of R1 (Low Density Residential) District. While the Subject Property was long zoned R1 District, the adoption of the City’s new UDO in 2023 re-zoned the Subject Property to O (Public Open Space) District, which was a new zoning designation. City staff were advised by the City Attorney to proceed with the site and building plan Page 53 of 119 and conditional use permits requests by the Applicant, but that a subsequent, City- initiated text amendment would be required to Section 35-4103 to allow for cemeteries in the O District where the Subject Property is located. This step is reflected in the attached staff report under Anticipated Permitting and Conditions and the provided resolution. A public hearing was held at the Planning Commission meeting on February 12, 2026. City staff were not in receipt of any communication from the public in advance of the public hearing, and no members of the public spoke at the public hearing. The Commissioners engaged in a conversation with City staff around the required text amendment, and held a discussion with the Applicant regarding the cemetery's leadership structure. Additional questions surrounded the increased demand for upright monumentation, natural burials, and Islamic burials, and how that might impact the future build-out of the cemetery. The Planning Commission was generally supportive of the Applicant's request to construct a permanent building on the Subject Property. Ultimately, the Planning Commission elected to unanimously (4-0) recommend City Council approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 for construction of an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and related site improvements and the issuance of a conditional use permit for Mound Cemetery. A copy of the Planning Commission report, dated February 12, 2026, draft resolution approving Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002, and PowerPoint presentation are included with this memorandum. Budget Issues: Inclusive Community Engagement: Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect: Strategic Priorities and Values: ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Report with Exhibits — Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 2. Resolution — Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 3. PowerPoint Presentation — Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 Page 54 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 1 Planning Commission Report Meeting Date: February 12, 2026 Application No. 2026-002 Applicant | Property Owner: Mound Cemetery Association Location: 3515 69th Avenue North (County Identified as “6705 Beard Avenue North”) Requests: (1) Site and Building Plan, (2) Conditional Use Permit Map 1. Subject Property Location. Requested Action The Mound Cemetery Association (“The Applicant”) is requesting review and consideration of a request to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and related site improvements at the Subject Property located at 3515 69th Avenue North (County identified as “6705 Beard Avenue North”)—refer to Exhibit A. A public hearing was published in the Brooklyn Center Sun Post on January 29, 2026, and mail notifications • Application Filed: 01/13/2026 • Review Period (60-day) Deadline: 03/14/2026 • Extension Declared: No • Extended Review Period Deadline: Page 55 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 2 were sent to properties within vicinity of the Subject Property per City Code and State Statute requirements. The Applicant further provided mailers to surrounding property owners with background information on the proposed new building and rationale for investing in this project —refer to Exhibit B. It should be noted that the public hearing notice inaccurately identified the Subject Property with a zoning designation of R1 (Low Density Residential) District. While the Subject Property was long zoned R1 District, the adoption of the City’s new UDO in 2023 re-zoned the Subject Property to O (Public Open Space) District, which was a new zoning designation. The purpose of this district is to, “preserve or encourage the use of lands designated for public park and open space use.” City staff further noted that Section 35-4103 (Allowed Use Table) allows for “cemeteries” as a conditional use in the R1 (Low Density Residential) District only. As Mound Cemetery is the only cemetery “use” in the City, City staff reached out to the City Attorney for direction. City staff were advised to proceed with the site and building plan and conditional use permits requests by the Applicant, but that a subsequent, City-initiated text amendment would be required to Section 35-4103 to allow for cemeteries in the O District where the Subject Property is located. This step is reflected later in this report under Anticipated Permitting and Conditions. Site Data: 2040 Land Use Plan: Parks, Recreation, Open Space Neighborhood: West Palmer Lake Current Zoning: O (Public Open Space) District Site Area: Approximately 13.7 Acres Surrounding Area: Direction 2040 Land Use Plan Zoning Existing Land Use North LDR (3.01-5 DU/Ac.) R1 (Low Density Residential) District Single Family Detached South Parks, Recreation, Open Space O (Public Open Space) District Park, Recreational, or Preserve East LDR (3.01-5 DU/Ac.) R1 (Low Density Residential) District Single Family Detached West LDR (3.01-5 DU/Ac.) R1 (Low Density Residential) District Single Family Detached Page 56 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 3 Existing Conditions Image 1. Existing Conditions at 3515 69th Avenue North. BACKGROUND The Mound Cemetery Association operates an approximately 13.7-acre cemetery that was established in 1862, predating both the City of Brooklyn Center and the State of Minnesota. In January 1970, the City of Brooklyn Center entered into a 75-year lease of the southern four (4) acres of Mound Cemetery for park purposes at a cost of $15,000, and with a lease expiration of December 31, 2044. The property represented the last parcel to be acquired under the 1966 HUD Open Space Program. In December 2013, the Mound Cemetery Association approached City staff with a proposal to vacate the lease and transition Freeway Park back to the cemetery for its originally intended purpose. This was due to an emerging interest in natural burials, more families who desired upright monumentation, and a growing religious community whose burial requirements did not follow the traditional East-West rotation. The City and Mound Cemetery Association continued to meet and discuss the termination of the lease up until July 2018, when the City retained the services of a consultant to master plan the future of Freeway Page 57 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 4 Park. In October 2018, the City formally retained the services of landscape architecture firm ISG, who began master planning Freeway Park. In April 2019, City staff and ISG met with the Mound Cemetery Association to discuss the outcome of the park planning process and recommended option for Freeway Park. It was at that time that the Association agreed to donate one (1) acre of the cemetery with some conditions to facilitate the master plan. After some discussion, the City drafted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to memorialize the parties’ understanding of the terms of the vacation of the lease and donation of the land (City Council Resolution No. 2020-21). In November 2020, Planning Commission Application No. 2020-009 was submitted for approval of the preliminary and final plat for MOUND CEMETERY SECOND ADDITION. Upon its approval, the Subject Property was subdivided, formally dedicating one (1) acre of land to the City for Freeway Park. Since then, the Applicant has been in communication from time-to-time regarding their desire to construct a permanent office and maintenance building on the Subject Property. The Applicant noted that they are now in the position to undertake this scale of project without compromising the long-term stewardship of the cemetery. Their desire for a permanent building on the cemetery grounds stems from a need to: (1) update and modernize their facility for daily operations, (2) provide a comfortable, private, and fully ADA-accessible office to meet with families during sensitive and important moments, (3) securely store equipment and records, and (4) create a dedicated space for historical displays, as some of the graves date back to 1855. The Subject Property currently has no permanent building structure on-site. Instead, the Applicant has leased a construction trailer, which is not ADA-compliant, and a porta-potty. A maintenance garage is also present on the Subject Property. Should the Applicant receive approvals for their application requests, the construction trailer and porta-potty would be removed from their current location at the southwest corner of the Subject Property. City staff engaged in conversations with the Applicant and their development team over the past months and the Applicant indicated plans to send out communication to surrounding property owners regarding their desire to construct a permanent office and maintenance building. The proposed building would allow the space necessary for ground maintenance equipment and some storage as well as office space (e.g. conference room, showroom for grave markers and monuments). SITE AND BUILDING PLAN As proposed, the Applicant would construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building at the southeast corner of the Subject Property. The building would be constructed approximately 35 feet from the property line along Beard Avenue and 35 feet from the southern property line shared with City-owned Freeway Park. Section 35-7600 (Site & Building Plan Approval) of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance provides that site and building plan approvals are required whenever there is an expansion or change in the use of the building or parcel of land or modification to a building, accessory structure, or site or land feature in any manner which results in a different intensity of use, including the requirement for additional parking, including the requirement for additional parking. Section 35-7604 (Site & Building Plan Approval Criteria) requires site and building plan applications to meet the following criteria: Page 58 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 5 a. It fully complies with all applicable requirements of this UDO; b. It adequately protects residential uses from the potential adverse effects of a non-residential use; c. It is consistent with the use and character of surrounding properties; and d. It provides safe conditions for pedestrians or motorists and prevents the dangerous arrangement of pedestrians and vehicular ways. Building Location Image 2. Approximate Location of Proposed Building. Building Materials Image 3. Proposed Building Exterior. The Applicant intends to use a mix of glass, steel siding, and stone veneer as the primary composition of their building. Cupolas would be located along the ridgeline of the roof, and a canopy would provide some shelter over the front door area. Page 59 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 6 Access and Parking There are no plans to modify access to the Subject Property. Although the new building is proposed for construction near Beard Avenue North, access would be maintained off 69th Avenue North/Shingle Creek Parkway. The existing entrance and exit is limited to a right-in, right-out only, and access to the proposed building would be gained through utilizing the existing drive lanes that wind through the cemetery. As proposed, the Applicant intends to construct a small parking lot with four (4) regular parking spaces and one (1) ADA parking space with loading zone. The regular parking spaces are identified as 9-foot wide with a 20-foot depth, which meets the City’s parking dimension requirements under Section 35-5504 (Parking Space Standards). A minimum 24-foot-wide drive aisle is required for two-way traffic within the parking lot. The proposed building would primarily serve cemetery staff. Assuming approximately 864 square feet for use as office space, the maximum required parking is no more than three (3) parking spaces per 1,000- square feet. As the dedicated office area is less than 1,000-square feet, the proposed parking should suit their needs. City staff requested revisions to the originally submitted plan sets to provide for select curbing within the parking lot and drive entrance into the parking lot as Section 35-5507 (Surfacing, Drainage, and Curbing for All Districts Except R1 and R2) requires the perimeters of all driving and parking areas to be bounded in cast in place concrete curb and gutter (e.g. B-612) or other form of curbing as approved by the City Engineer. Lighting As proposed, the Appicant intends to construct a small parking lot for cemetery staff and visitors. With this in mind, City staff requested the Applicant provide a photometric plan, which is currently in progress. The Applicant submitted proposed wall lighting, which includes the installation of certain soffit lighting near the front (main) door, wall pack style lighting over the garage doors, and a barn-style light on the north end of the building. Image 4. Proposed Exterior Lighting for Office and Maintenance Building. Page 60 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 7 It should be noted that, per Section 35-5400 (Exterior Lighting), “wall packs” shall be permitted only in loading and service areas and shall be down-lit. Within open-air parking lots, the minimum-maximum illumination levels are 0.2 fc to 4.0 fc (footcandles), with a minimum 10 fc (footcandles) within five (5) feet of an entrance exit for commercial uses. The City reserves the right to adjust exterior lighting requirements based on any concerns for safety, security, and/or impacts on surrounding properties, and any lighting shall meet the functional needs of the use without adversely affecting adjacent properties, neighborhoods, or public uses, as determined by the City. With that said, City staff are aware that this building will likely have the most use during daytime hours. Given the size of the proposed parking lot and the use, City staff is comfortable granting some relief in not providing pole-style site lighting but have conferred with the Applicant that they would like to ensure safe, consistent lighting is provided with the proposed wall lighting fixtures. Any light shall meet the requirements of Section 35-5400 with respect to providing direct cut-off lenses on any proposed wall- pack style lighting. The Applicant has proposed installation of a barn-style light on the north end of the building. As this light has the closest proximity to residential homes, the Applicant would need to demonstrate that off-site impacts stemming from direct views of the bulb are mitigated by the fixture design and/or location per Section 35-5400.4. Landscaping and Signage City staff did not request landscape plans to be submitted as part of this submittal given the zoning district in which the Subject Property is located and the use. Similarly, no requests were made by the Applicant to introduce new signage. If new signage is requested, a sign permit would need to be submitted for review and permit issuance. Assistant City Engineer Review Assistant City Engineer Touyia Lee reviewed the submitted plans and prepared a memorandum dated February 5, 2026—refer to Exhibit C. It should be noted the comments provided were with respect to the originally submitted plans provided by Anderson Engineering and last revised December 5, 2025. The civil set has since been updated to attempt to address certain items of note, including a request to ensure the proposed sanitary connection into Beard Avenue North is located parallel to the water service so that it is connected to the trunk line instead of connecting to the sanitary manhole. The Applicant will need to provide a SWPPP Plan, as well as a Construction Management Plan and Agreement and escrow. As the total site area exceeds five (5) acres, a review by the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Commission is required and may result in additional comments. At this time, City staff are not in receipt of formal comments. Building Official Review Building Official Dan Grinsteinner conducted a cursory review of the plans for the proposed office and maintenance building on February 2, 2026, in which it was noted plans would need to be submitted to the City for permitting (e.g. building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical), and a Metropolitan Council SAC Determination form submitted—refer to Exhibit D. Page 61 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 8 It should be noted that the originally submitted plans reflected a building size of approximately 2,160- square feet. Following discussions with the Applicant, the building size was revised down to approximately 1,980 square feet. This change was made as the City of Brooklyn Center has adopted special fire sprinkler chapter 1306.0020 Supb. 2 for automatic sprinkler systems, which requires buildings under certain occupancy classifications and with 2,000 or more gross square feet of floor area to be sprinklered. Any trash enclosure will need to meet City Code requirements with respect to ensuring all trash and recycling is contained within the enclosure and with an opaque gate (i.e. no slats). In coordination with Brooklyn Center Fire, it was noted that the existing chain link fence running along Beard Avenue North should be reviewed for potential modifications to allow for a swing gate. This is to allow for a hose connection between the proposed building and nearest fire hydrant should an emergency occur. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Conditional use permits, as outlined under Section 35-7700, are those uses which have been identified, because of their nature, operation, location, special requirements or characteristics, and may only be allowed in a particular zoning district after submittal of an application, review, and recommendation by the Planning Commission, and approval by the City Council. The conditional use permit process regulates: the location, magnitude, and design of conditional uses consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and the regulations, purposes, and procedures of this Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). A conditional use permit may not be granted by the City Council unless the following criteria have been satisfied (Note: Applicant responses are derived from the business narrative documentation submitted— refer to Exhibit A): a. The conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any specific objective, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and this UDO. Applicant Response: This project is within the general objectives of the City’s comprehensive plan. City Staff Response: This conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives and any specific objectives of the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) upon a text amendment to the City’s UDO to address an error made during the re-write and adoption of the City’s UDO, which was adopted in January 2023. Mound Cemetery is the City’s only cemetery use. Although the Subject Property was located in the City’s R1 District for many years, the Subject Property was re-zoned to an O District Property in 2023. While this change was reflected in the City’s adopted zoning map, the “cemetery” use was not updated in the use table and will require a text amendment. Any approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 will contain a recommended condition of approval to require a subsequent, City-initiated text amendment to correct this error. The Subject Property is future guided under the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as, “Parks, Recreation, Open Space.” Page 62 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 9 b. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort. Applicant Response: N/A City Staff Response: Mound Cemetery was founded in 1862 and serves as the City’s sole cemetery; therefore, the cemetery has a long track record of both promoting and enhancing the general public welfare by serving certain social, environmental, cultural, and psychological functions within the community. Examples include: providing safe burial practices that prevent the spread of disease, providing a dedicated space for mourning and reflection, serving as a repository of local history, and as an alternative form of green space for the general community. Approval of the proposed office and maintenance building and parking lot should not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or comfort of those residing in the immediate neighborhoods, and if anything should improve the overall public health, safety, morals and comfort of those surrounding properties. c. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. Applicant Response: This project will not be detrimental to adjacent properties or the neighborhood. City Staff Response: City staff perceives the requested approval of the approximately 1,980-square-foot office and maintenance building as a significant improvement to the Subject Property considering the cemetery has been using a non-conforming, non-ADA compliant construction trailer and porta potty for a number of years. If anything, construction of the proposed building and removal of the former office and bathroom facilities should somewhat improve property values in the neighborhood and reduce the visual blight of the trailer as it is located in close proximity to residential homes. d. The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Applicant Response: This conditional use will not impede in any manner on the surrounding properties. City Staff Response: The conditional use (cemetery) has been in use since 1862. While the surrounding properties are fully developed with residential neighborhoods, Mound Cemetery has experienced increased demand for non-traditional burials from different faiths that have required additional space considerations as well as an uptick in upright monumentation and natural burials. The only other undeveloped area in proximity to the Subject Property is Freeway Park, which is owned by the City. Mound Cemetery and the City of Brooklyn Center agreed to replat the cemetery lands in 2020 in order execute an early lease termination given these space needs and to formally dedicate one (1) acre to the City for the park. There are no known plans to redevelop Freeway Park. e. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress, and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. Page 63 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 10 Applicant Response: This project will have no impact on the traffic flow or congestion. City Staff Response: City staff does not anticipate any additional traffic considerations as part of the requested conditional use. The proposed building is primarily intended for maintenance and storage, with some office use, and there are no plans to provide a curb cut off Beard Avenue North. The existing ingress and egress off 69th Avenue North/Shingle Creek Parkway would remain in place, and minimal parking is contemplated as part of the new parking lot. As is typical protocol for cemeteries, any visitors typically park along the drive aisles (which are curb-less) and in close proximity to a burial plot they may be visiting. f. Impacts such as noise, hours of activity, and exterior lighting have been sufficiently addressed to mitigate negative impacts on nearby uses. Applicant Response: There will be no change from current noise levels or hours of operation, and lighting has been addressed to have no impact on surrounding properties. City Staff Response: City staff do not anticipate any new impacts with respect to noise or hours of activity. With respect to lighting, the Applicant will need to comply with Section 35-5400 (Exterior Lighting) of the City Code. City staff have been in communication with the Applicant with a request for a photometric plan and to ensure all lighting fixtures comply with code requirements to minimize glare and any negative impacts to surrounding residential properties. g. The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located. Applicant Response: This project will conform to all applicable regulations of the district. City Staff Response: As noted above under Item a, the conditional use shall conform to all applicable regulations of the district in which the Subject Property is located once City staff are able to address the error regarding which zoning districts allow for “cemeteries” as a conditional use. All other requirements for the district would be met, along with addressing any outstanding commentary and requirements from the City’s Building Official, Assistant City Engineer, and the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Commission. ANTICIPATED PERMITTING AND CONDITIONS Following a review of the submittal materials and the request, City staff recommend the following conditions be attached to any positive recommendation on the approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 for the Subject Property located at 3515 69th Avenue North (County identified as “6705 Beard Avenue North”) for approval of a site and building plan and conditional use permit that would allow for construction of an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and related site improvements: 1. Separate application and approval of certain text amendments to Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances to allow for “cemeteries” as a conditional use in the O (Public Open Space) District where the Subject Property is located. 2. The Applicant and Property Owner shall adhere to the provisions as outlined under Section 35- 7700 (Conditional Use Permit), and shall coordinate with City staff to file a copy of the City Council resolution approving the requested conditional use permit, along with a legal description of the Subject Property for which the permit was issued, and list of any conditions set forth by City Council as a condition Page 64 of 119 App. No. 2026-002 PC 02/12/2026 Page 11 of said conditional use permit. A certified copy shall be recorded by the Applicant with the Hennepin County Recorder-Registrar of Titles within 60 days of approval of said resolution. a. Issuance of a conditional use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation under Section 35-7707 (Revocation) of the City Code. Any expansion or alteration of the proposed use beyond that contained in the application shall require an amendment to the conditional use. 3. Any major changes or modifications made to the approved site and building plan, and as outlined within the City Code, can only be made by an amendment, as approved by the City Council. The Applicant and Property Owner shall: a. Submit a photometric plan for review by City staff and in compliance with Section 35-5400 (Exterior Lighting) provisions. b. Submit any proposed trash enclosure plans in compliance with City Code requirements and with location information. c. Coordinate with Assistant City Engineer to determine required curbing type for proposed parking and drive areas as required by Section 35-5507 (Surfacing, Drainage, and Curbing for All Districts Except R1 and R2) and as detailed in Site Layout Plan – A (Sheet C200A) by Anderson Engineering and last revised February 10, 2026. 4. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable code prior to issuance of permits, and any outstanding items shall be addressed as per memorandum dated February 2, 2026. 5. The Applicant and Property Owner shall comply with all conditions and provisions as noted in the Assistant City Engineer’s memorandum dated February 5, 2026. 6. Removal of the existing construction trailer and porta potty pending approvals of building permit final inspections and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, and the restoration of any damaged soil or grass. RECOMMENDATION City staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 for approval of a site and building plan and conditional use permit (CUP) for Mound Cemetery and an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and related site improvements at 3515 69th Avenue North (County-identified as “6705 Beard Avenue North”), based on the findings of fact, and per the outlined conditions of approval. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A – Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 Plans and Documents, last revised February 10, 2026. Exhibit B – Public Hearing Notice, submitted for publication in the Brooklyn Center Sun Post, and dated January 29, 2026. Exhibit C – Review Memorandum, prepared by Assistant City Engineer Touyia Lee, dated February 5, 2026. Exhibit D – Review Memorandum, prepared by Building Official Dan Grinsteinner, dated February 2, 2026. Page 65 of 119 3515- 69th Ave. N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 (952) 935-0954 info@moundcemeterybc.com Dear Neighbor, We are writing to share information about a proposed office and warehouse building planned for construction at Mound Cemetery in the coming months. The new building will be located adjacent to the city park on the southeast side of the cemetery. You may also receive a formal notice from the City of Brooklyn Center as part of the permitting process, and we wanted to take this opportunity to explain the purpose and timing of this project directly. Mound Cemetery has served this community for generations. In fact, the cemetery predates the State of Minnesota itself. Despite this long history, no permanent office or operations building has ever been constructed on the grounds. This project represents an important and long-overdue step in caring for the cemetery, the families we serve, and the surrounding community. Why now? At this time, the cemetery is in a stable financial position that allows us to responsibly invest in infrastructure improvements without compromising our long-term stewardship. This gives us a rare opportunity to address operational needs that have existed for many years. Why this building? The proposed office and warehouse building will allow us to: •Update and modernize our facilities to better support daily operations •Provide a comfortable, private, and fully handicapped-accessible office for meeting with families during sensitive and important moments •Securely store equipment and records, improving safety, organization, and preservation •Create space for historical displays, allowing us to honor and share the rich history of the cemetery and the community it serves Exhibit A Page 66 of 119 The building is intended to be functional, respectful, and in keeping with the character and dignity of the cemetery grounds. Our goal is to improve how we serve families while continuing to be thoughtful neighbors and careful stewards of this historic place. We appreciate your time and consideration, and we welcome questions or feedback as we move through the City’s review process. Thank you for being part of the community that surrounds and supports Mound Cemetery. Please, contact Melanie Parrish, cemetery manager, with any questions or concerns. Thank you, Melanie Parrish 952-935-0954 info@moundcemeterybc.com Page 67 of 119 N SITE PLAN DOCUMENTS FOR OWNER/CONTACT SURVEY / ENGINEER ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC 13605 1ST AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 100 PLYMOUTH, MN 55441 763-412-4000 SHANE TULLY MOUND CEMETERY MICHAEL HOWE 3515 69TH AVE N. BROOKLYN CENTER, 55427 MIKE@MWHOWECONSULTING.COM C001 C002 C100 C200A C200B C300 C400 C500 SHEET INDEX SHEET COVER SHEET EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN DEMOLITION PLAN SITE LAYOUT PLAN - A SITE LAYOUT PLAN - B GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN SITE RESTORATION PLAN DETAILS DESCRIPTION MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT BROOKLYN CENTER, MN * SCALE:1 SITE LOCATION MAP N.T.S.SCALE:2 VICINITY MAP N.T.S. N PROJECT LOCATION 1. BASED ON AN EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY CONDUCTED BY ANDERSON ENGINEERING IN MARCH 2025. THE EXISTING CONDITIONS PRESENTED ARE SUBJECT TO VARIATION. THE CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY SITE CONDITIONS AND PROMPTLY COMMUNICATE ANY DISPARITIES IN WRITING TO THE ENGINEER. 2. UTILITY QUALITY LEVEL C IS APPLIED TO THE SUBSURFACE UTILITY INFORMATION IN THIS PLAN, DETERMINED ACCORDING TO CI/ASCE 38-2 GUIDELINES. THE PRECISE LOCATION AND DEPTH OF SUBSURFACE UTILITIES, INCLUDING GAS, TELEPHONE, FIBER OPTIC, SEWER, WATER, PIPELINES, ELECTRICAL, AND CABLE TV, ARE UNKNOWN, AND THE INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS EXACT OR COMPLETE. 3. PRIOR TO STARTING WORK, THE CONTRACTOR MUST CONTACT GOPHER STATE ONE CALL (1-800-252-1166) AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS) TO DETERMINE THE LOCATIONS OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. 4. PRIVATE UTILITY CONFLICTS SHOULD BE ANTICIPATED BY THE CONTRACTOR IN PROJECT SUBCUT AND TRENCH AREAS. THE CONTRACTOR MUST COORDINATE WITH UTILITY OWNERS FOR RELOCATION OR PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES, OR INSTALLATION OF NEW UTILITIES, WITH ALL ASSOCIATED COSTS BEING THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY AND INCURRED WITH NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. 5. QUANTITIES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY VARY TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE WORK. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH CITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL (INCLUDING OSHA) REGULATIONS AND CODES IS MANDATORY FOR ALL WORK AND MATERIALS. 7. COORDINATION OF WORK WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS OPERATING AT OR NEAR THE SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. 8. THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR MUST COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN ACCESS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES. 9. THE CONTRACTOR IS TASKED WITH COORDINATING AND MAINTAINING MAIL, GARBAGE, AND RECYCLING SERVICES TO PROPERTIES DURING CONSTRUCTION. 10. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COORDINATING AND MAINTAINING STORMWATER DRAINAGE CONVEYANCE THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION, BOTH PIPED AND OVERLAND FLOW, LIES WITH THE CONTRACTOR. 11. COORDINATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER AND SANITARY FLOW TO AND FROM PROPERTIES ARE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. 12. THE CONTRACTOR MUST COORDINATE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY SERVICES TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES AT ALL TIMES. UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTION IS PERMITTED ONLY WITH APPROVAL FROM THE OWNER, CITY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES. 13. COORDINATION WITH UTILITY SERVICES FOR SMALL UTILITY INSTALLATION FALLS UNDER THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES. 14. UNLESS SHOWN OR NOTED OTHERWISE, CONSTRUCTION LIMITS EXTEND TO THE PROPERTY LINE. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES MUST BE RESTRICTED TO DESIGNATED AREAS AS INDICATED ON THE PLANS. 15. PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF EXISTING PAVEMENT, SITE FEATURES, UTILITIES, TREES, ETC., IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. 16. THE CONTRACTOR MUST DOCUMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS THROUGH PHOTOS OR VIDEOS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS DESIGNATED TO REMAIN THAT MIGHT BE MISCONSTRUED AS DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. ADEQUATELY DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEO RECORDINGS, ALONG WITH PLANS AND NOTATIONS, MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER AND OWNER BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. ANY DAMAGE TO EXISTING PAVEMENT, CURBING, STRIPING, OR OTHER SITE FEATURES MUST BE REPLACED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO THE OWNER'S SATISFACTION, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. 17. THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES DURING CONSTRUCTION. 18. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK, THE CONTRACTOR MUST NOTIFY THE OWNER AND ENGINEER IN WRITING OF ANY DISCREPANCIES OR CONFLICTS IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. NO FIELD CHANGES OR DEVIATIONS ARE PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE ENGINEER. FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE OWNER AND ENGINEER OF IDENTIFIABLE CONFLICTS BEFORE INSTALLATION RELIEVES THE OWNER AND ENGINEER OF ANY OBLIGATION TO PAY FOR A RELATED CHANGE ORDER. 19. ONE COPY OF EACH REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND THE MOST CURRENT AND COMPLETE SET OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING PLANS, MUST BE AVAILABLE AT THE PROJECT SITE AT ALL TIMES. 20. FULLY IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING SAFE WORK PRACTICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONNEL MONITORING, USE OF TRENCHING, SHEETING, AND SHORING, SCAFFOLDING, MATERIALS HANDLING AND DRILLING, OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT, AND ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY DURING WORK PROGRESS, IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. 21. PLANNING FOR AND ENSURING PERSONNEL COMPLY WITH OSHA SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS (29 CFR 1910) AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS (29 CFR 1926) IS PART OF THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES. 22. INITIATING, MAINTAINING, AND SUPERVISING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORK PROJECT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. ENSURING THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES ON THE PROJECT SITE AND OTHER AFFECTED PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS IS CRITICAL FOR THE CONTRACTOR. SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES EXTEND UNTIL ALL WORK IS COMPLETE, AND THE ENGINEER ISSUES NOTICE THAT THE WORK IS FINISHED. 23. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SUCH AS OIL, GASOLINE, PAINT, AND OTHER HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED BY THE CONTRACTOR. THIS INCLUDES SECONDARY CONTAINMENTS TO PREVENT SPILLS, LEAKS, OR OTHER DISCHARGES. ACCESS TO STORAGE AREAS MUST BE RESTRICTED TO PREVENT VANDALISM. HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL MUST COMPLY WITH MPCA REGULATIONS. IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF SPILLS OF FUELS, OILS, OR OTHER CHEMICALS UPON DETECTION IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY. 24. WHEN A FUNERAL IS PRESENT AT THE CEMETERY, ALL CONSTRUCTION MUST STOP UNTIL ALL ATTENDEES HAVE LEFT THE SITE. GENERAL NOTES CONSTRUCTION AREA INTERSTATE 94 B R O O K L Y N B L V D COUNTY RD 130 SH I N G L E C R E E K INTERSTATE 94 COUNTY RD 130. CEMETERY GROUNDS PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . # 1 0 0 Plymouth, MN 55441 | a e-mn .com P 763.412.4000 | F 763.412.4090 Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO. DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN COVER SHEET C001 Page 68 of 119 PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . #1 0 0 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 1 | a e -m n .c o m P 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 0 0 | F 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 9 0 A n d e r s o n E n g i n e e r i n g o f M i n n e s o t a , L L C DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO.DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN 0 40'80' N 1 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN C002 Page 69 of 119 PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . #1 0 0 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 1 | a e -m n .c o m P 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 0 0 | F 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 9 0 A n d e r s o n E n g i n e e r i n g o f M i n n e s o t a , L L C DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO.DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN PROPERTY LIMITS CONSTRUCTION LIMITS EXISTING WATERMAIN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EXISTING STORM SEWER EXISTING FENCE EXISTING GAS MAIN EXISTING OVERHEAD WIRES EXISTING TELEPHONE EXISTING UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC EXISTING HYDRANT AND GV EXISTING SANITARY MANHOLE EXISTING STORM SEWER INLET REMOVE EXISTING GRAVEL ROAD REMOVE EXISTING ASPHALT ROAD 1 DEMOLITION PLAN DEMOLITION PLAN C100 1.UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION WITHIN ALL AREAS OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. REMOVAL LIMITS AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS IN ANTICIPATED LOCATIONS. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVALS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT NEW IMPROVEMENTS AND MEET DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. 2.THE CONTRACTOR MUST REVIEW FEATURES NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE PLAN TO DETERMINE SALVAGE OR REMOVAL THAT MAY CONFLICT WITH CONSTRUCTION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ENGINEER. 3.THE CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN PERMITS NECESSARY FOR DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL. 4.MATERIALS REMOVED OR DEMOLISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE CONTRACTOR UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOADING, HAULING, AND PROPERLY DISPOSING OF MATERIALS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. THE SITE MUST BE LEFT IN A CONDITION SATISFACTORY TO THE OWNER AND ENGINEER. 5.THE CONTRACTOR MUST DOCUMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS THROUGH PHOTOS OR VIDEOS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS DESIGNATED TO REMAIN THAT MIGHT BE MISCONSTRUED AS DAMAGE CAUSED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. ADEQUATELY DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEO RECORDINGS, ALONG WITH PLANS AND NOTATIONS, MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER AND OWNER BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. ANY DAMAGE TO EXISTING PAVEMENT, CURBING, STRIPING, OR OTHER SITE FEATURES MUST BE REPLACED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO THE OWNER'S SATISFACTION, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. KEYNOTES CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND ACCESS AREAS: 1.THE OWNER SHALL FIELD VERIFY THE LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION WITH THE CONTRACTOR. 2.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WITH THE OWNER THAT THE REQUIRED CITY PERMITS ARE ISSUED PRIOR TO USE OF ACCESS POINTS. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING ALL PERMITS (IF APPLICABLE) AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE AND IS CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO THE CONTRACT. 3.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE EXISTING ROADS REMAIN FREE OF MUD AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. 4.IF CONTRACTOR NEEDS ADDITIONAL STAGING AREA, SPACE IS AVAILABLE SOUTH OF THE PROVIDED STAGING AREA. ADJUST SILT FENCE, PROVIDE NECESSARY TREE PROTECTION, AND RESTORE DISTURBED AREAS WITH TOPSOIL AND SOD. GENERAL NOTES: 1.CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LOCATES. CALL LOCATES SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE OWNER / L.A. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION START. 2.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES, UTILITIES, TREES, SITE AMENITIES, ETC. THAT ARE TO REMAIN FROM DAMAGE DURING CONSTRUCTION. 3.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTING ANY DAMAGE TO EXISTING ITEMS TO REMAIN (AT CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE) AND IS CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO THE CONTRACT. 4.DIMENSIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALE. DIMENSIONS ARE TO CENTER OF ALIGNMENT AND / OR BACK OF CURB WHERE APPLICABLE, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. FIELD VERIFY ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND CONFIRMED WITH THE L.A. 5.ANY DISCREPANCIES FOUND THAT AFFECT THE WORK SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE OWNER / L.A. FOR CLARIFICATION TO ANY ADDITIONAL WORK BEING COMPLETED. 6.ALL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT SHALL BE OBTAINED AND PAID FOR BY THE CONTRACTOR. 0 20'40' N REMOVE TURF AND TOPSOIL PRIOR TO EARTHWORK PROTECT EXISTING FENCE PROTECT EXISTING PAVEMENTS PROTECT EXISTING TREE REMOVE EXISTING GRAVEL ROAD REMOVE EXISTING ASPHALT ROAD SECTIONS AND GUTTER FOR UTILITY CONNECTION. SEE SHEET C200A/B FOR MORE INFORMATION. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE ANY PARTIAL OR FULL ROAD CLOSURES NECESSARY WITH CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER PRIOR TO REMOVAL. COORDINATE REMOVAL OF CHAIN-LINK FENCING WITH SITE UTILITIES AND ROADWAY REPAIRS. REPLACE FENCING WHEN SITE UTILITIES AND ROADWAY REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. 1 2 3 4 DEMOLITION NOTES 2 4 4 3 3 1 5 6 5 3 LEGEND 3 6 7 7 2 Page 70 of 119 8 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 20'-0" TYP. 6 0 ' - 0 " 50'-0" 36'-0" 5 5 ' - 0 " 47LF 2" WATERMAIN 53 LF 4" PVC @ 2% (SAN. ) 35 ' - 0 " SE T B A C K 3' - 0 " 13'-61 2" R 3 0 ' - 0 " 1 6 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 3 1 ' - 0 " 30'-2" 35'-0" SETBACK R2 ' - 0 " PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . #1 0 0 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 1 | a e -m n .c o m P 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 0 0 | F 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 9 0 A n d e r s o n E n g i n e e r i n g o f M i n n e s o t a , L L C DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO.DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN 0 10'20' N 1 SITE LAYOUT PLAN LEGEND PROPERTY LIMITS CONSTRUCTION LIMITS ADJACENT PROPERTY BUILDING SETBACKS PARKING SETBACK DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT PROPOSED CONCRETE C&G PROPOSED BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT PROPOSED CONCRETE PAVEMENT NO PARKING ZONE HANDICAP STALL DESIGNATION SITE LAYOUT PLAN - A C200A SITE LAYOUT PLAN NOTES: 1.THE LAYOUT INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SHEET IS FOR BIDDING PURPOSES AND VERIFICATION OF CRITICAL LAYOUT DIMENSIONS. THE OWNER / L.A. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE PROJECT LAYOUT TO AVOID UNFORESEEN CONSTRAINTS, SUCH AS MATURE TREES, UNFORESEEN SOIL CONSTRAINTS, ETC. THESE ADJUSTMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO THE CONTRACT. 2.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATION OF LAYOUT POINTS AND ALL PROJECT FIELD STAKING DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT. DIGITAL FILES MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER / L.A. AT THE REQUEST OF THE CONTRACTOR. 3.TO AVOID LAYOUT CONFLICTS OR UNCERTAINTIES, THE CONTRACTOR AND SURVEYOR SHALL MEET WITH THE L.A. AT THE START OF THE PROJECT TO REVIEW SITE LAYOUT AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR AND/OR SURVEYOR SHALL ALSO INITIATE A MEETING THE WITH THE L.A. AT ANY POINT WHEN QUESTIONS ARISE. 4.FIELD STAKING AND GRADE STAKES SHALL BE REVIEWED AS NECESSARY WITH THE L.A. TO ENSURE THAT THE LAYOUT AND GRADING ARE PROPERLY INTERPRETED. OFFICE/ STORAGE BUILDING. BUILDING HEIGHT 22'-8" SEE ARCH PLANS BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET C500 CONNECT VIA INSERTATEE OR EQUAL TO EXISTING WATERMAIN - PROVIDE SHUT OFF VALVE ACCORDING TO CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL UTILITY SHOWN AS SCHEMATIC ONLY. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL UTILITY FOR INSTALLATION OF SERVICE TO BUILDING 4" PAINTED PARKING STALL LINES (WHITE) 4" PAINTED DIAGONAL LINES 45 DG. 3' C-C ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL 28" HIGH BY 24" WIDE IN A 48 SQUARE BLUE BACKGROUND WITH WHITE BORDER PER USDOT MUTCD FIG 3B-22 CURB AND GUTTER. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET C500 CONCRETE BUILDING STOOP. SEE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS SANITARY SEWER SERVICE LINE. CONNECT WITH INSERTA TEE WYE FITTING OR EQUAL TO EXISTING 10" PVC SEWER LINE. VERIFY EXISTING SEWER LOCATION AND ELEVATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. CONFIRM WITH MECHANICAL PLANS FOR SIZE, LOCATION, AND ELEVATION ON PROPOSED BUILDING SURMOUNTABLE CURB. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET C500 CLASS D RIP RAP 4 3 5 6 7 MATCH EX. ROAD WIDTH 8 KEYNOTES 10 10 11 12 11 11 2 ' - 0 " 2 0 ' - 0 " Page 71 of 119 8 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 20'-0" TYP. 6 0 ' - 0 " 50'-0" 36'-0" 5 5 ' - 0 " 47LF 2" WATERMAIN 53 LF 4" PVC @ 2% (SAN. ) 35 ' - 0 " SE T B A C K 3' - 0 " 13'-61 2" R 3 0 ' - 0 " 1 6 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 9 ' - 0 " 3 1 ' - 0 " 30'-2" 35'-0" SETBACK R2 ' - 0 " LEGEND PROPERTY LIMITS CONSTRUCTION LIMITS ADJACENT PROPERTY BUILDING SETBACKS PARKING SETBACK DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT PROPOSED CONCRETE C&G PROPOSED BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT PROPOSED CONCRETE PAVEMENT NO PARKING ZONE HANDICAP STALL DESIGNATION SITE LAYOUT PLAN - B C200B SITE LAYOUT PLAN NOTES: 1.THE LAYOUT INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SHEET IS FOR BIDDING PURPOSES AND VERIFICATION OF CRITICAL LAYOUT DIMENSIONS. THE OWNER / L.A. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE PROJECT LAYOUT TO AVOID UNFORESEEN CONSTRAINTS, SUCH AS MATURE TREES, UNFORESEEN SOIL CONSTRAINTS, ETC. THESE ADJUSTMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL TO THE CONTRACT. 2.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATION OF LAYOUT POINTS AND ALL PROJECT FIELD STAKING DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT. DIGITAL FILES MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER / L.A. AT THE REQUEST OF THE CONTRACTOR. 3.TO AVOID LAYOUT CONFLICTS OR UNCERTAINTIES, THE CONTRACTOR AND SURVEYOR SHALL MEET WITH THE L.A. AT THE START OF THE PROJECT TO REVIEW SITE LAYOUT AND GRADING REQUIREMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR AND/OR SURVEYOR SHALL ALSO INITIATE A MEETING THE WITH THE L.A. AT ANY POINT WHEN QUESTIONS ARISE. 4.FIELD STAKING AND GRADE STAKES SHALL BE REVIEWED AS NECESSARY WITH THE L.A. TO ENSURE THAT THE LAYOUT AND GRADING ARE PROPERLY INTERPRETED. PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . #1 0 0 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 1 | a e -m n .c o m P 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 0 0 | F 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 9 0 A n d e r s o n E n g i n e e r i n g o f M i n n e s o t a , L L C DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO.DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN 0 10'20' N 1 SITE LAYOUT PLAN - OPTION (NO CURB) 4 5 6 7 MATCH EX. ROAD WIDTH 10 12 3 8 10 OFFICE/ STORAGE BUILDING. BUILDING HEIGHT 22'-8" SEE ARCH PLANS BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET C500 CONNECT VIA INSERTATEE OR EQUAL TO EXISTING WATERMAIN - PROVIDE SHUT OFF VALVE ACCORDING TO CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL UTILITY SHOWN AS SCHEMATIC ONLY. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL UTILITY FOR INSTALLATION OF SERVICE TO BUILDING 4" PAINTED PARKING STALL LINES (WHITE) 4" PAINTED DIAGONAL LINES 45 DG. 3' C-C ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL 28" HIGH BY 24" WIDE IN A 48 SQUARE BLUE BACKGROUND WITH WHITE BORDER PER USDOT MUTCD FIG 3B-22 CURB AND GUTTER. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET C500 CONCRETE BUILDING STOOP. SEE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS SANITARY SEWER SERVICE LINE. CONNECT WITH INSERTA TEE WYE FITTING OR EQUAL TO EXISTING 10" PVC SEWER LINE. VERIFY EXISTING SEWER LOCATION AND ELEVATION PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. CONFIRM WITH MECHANICAL PLANS FOR SIZE, LOCATION, AND ELEVATION ON PROPOSED BUILDING SURMOUNTABLE CURB. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET C500 CLASS D RIP RAP KEYNOTES 2 ' - 0 " 2 0 ' - 0 " Page 72 of 119 86 2 863 864 864 864 864 8 6 4 864.00 864.40 864.00864.30 FFE= 864.50 EG 862.9 EG 862.7 863.30 863.95 863.85 864.10 864.05863.75 86 3 863 8 6 3 EOF: 862.80 EOF: 862.80 INFILTRATION BASIN B TOP: 862.80 BOTTOM: 861.80 INFILTRATION BASIN A TOP: 862.80 BOTTOM: 861.80 3:1 3:1 8 6 3 8 6 3 8 6 3 8 6 2 862 863 862 863 TOP OF BERM: 863.50 TOP OF BERM: 863.50 PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . #1 0 0 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 1 | a e -m n .c o m P 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 0 0 | F 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 9 0 A n d e r s o n E n g i n e e r i n g o f M i n n e s o t a , L L C DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO.DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN 1 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN LEGEND PROPERTY LIMITS CONSTRUCTION LIMITS EXISTING MINOR CONTOUR EXISTING MAJOR CONTOUR PROPOSED MINOR CONTOUR PROPOSED MAJOR CONTOUR EXISTING SPOT ELEVATION SOIL BORING LOCATION DRAINAGE ARROW PROPOSED RETAINING WALL PROPOSED CONCRETE C&G TIP OUT CURB SILT FENCE INLET SEDIMENT PROTECTION ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE SPOT ELEVATION FLOW LINE OF CURB HIGH POINT / FLOW LINE OF CURB RIM ELEVATION TOP OF WALL BOTTOM OF WALL 966 965 966 965 F/H 800.1 F 800.1 R 800.1 800.1 T 800.1 B 800.1 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN C300 UTILITY NOTES: 1.PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK ON THIS PROJECT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITIES LOCATED WITH BOTH PAINT AND FLAGS WITHIN THE PROJECT SITE. 2.DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN LOCATIONS SHOWN AS EXISTING CONDITIONS ON PLAN SHEETS AND THOSE ACTUALLY MARKED ON THE PROJECT SITE SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE L.A. / OWNER. ALL LOCATES SHALL BE INCIDENTAL TO THE PROJECT. 3.STATE LAW: 48 HOURS BEFORE EXCAVATING, CALL GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL AT 651-454-002 FOR FIELD LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES. PRIVATE UTILITIES SHALL BE LOCATED AND MARKED BY THE CONTRACTOR THROUGH A PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATOR AND IS INCIDENTAL TO THE PROJECT. TOP SOIL & EARTHWORK REQUIREMENTS: 1.TOPSOIL SHALL BE STRIPPED FROM ALL DISTURBED AREAS AND STOCKPILED IN PILES NOT EXCEEDING 8 FEET IN DEPTH FOR RESPREAD. LOCATION OF STOCKPILE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE OWNER / L.A. IN THE FIELD. STOCKPILE AREA WILL REQUIRE SILT FENCE AROUND IT. ANY EXCESS TOPSOIL NOT USED FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF OFFSITE AT THE CONTRACTORS EXPENSE. 2.A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OF TOPSOIL SHALL BE PLACED ON ALL AREAS INDICATED FOR RESTORATION. THE TOPSOIL SHALL BE FINE GRADED, RAKED AND DRAGGED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, UNIFORM SURFACE, TOPSOIL GRADES SHALL BE WITHIN .05 FEET OF INDICATED FINISHED GRADE AND SHALL BE TRUE TO GRADIENTS SHOWN ON PLANS. 3.SPREADING SHALL NOT BE DONE WHEN GROUND OR SOIL IS EXCESSIVELY WET, FROZEN, OTHERWISE IN A CONDITION THAT IS DETRIMENTAL TO THE WORK. EROSION CONTROL NOTES: 1.EROSION CONTROL SILT FENCE AND / OR BIO-ROLLS SHALL BE ERECTED ALONG THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS IN ALL AREAS OF THE SITE WHERE DRAINAGE FLOWS MAY CAUSE SEDIMENT TO BE DEPOSITED ON ADJACENT OFF-SITE PROPERTIES OR IN AREAS BEYOND THE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS; REFER TO EXISTING CONDITIONS & REMOVALS PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 2.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT ALL EXISTING CATCH BASINS AND STORM SEWERS FROM SILTATION BY INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING EROSION CONTROL FENCING AROUND ALL STRUCTURES FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN SILT BUILD-UP FROM ALL STORM SEWERS AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION, AS REQUIRED, DURING CONSTRUCTION AND PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMMEDIATE CLEANING OF ALL MUD, DIRT AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY CONSTRUCTION DISTURBANCE IN PUBLIC AREAS. 0 20'40' N STORMWATER TREATMENT BMP (INFILTRATION BASIN) 3:1 VARIES 3:1 BASIN TOP: 862.80 BASIN BOTTOM: 861.80 BASIN TOP: 862.80 2 INFILTRATION BASIN - TYPICAL SECTION NTS Page 73 of 119 24" PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . #1 0 0 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 1 | a e -m n .c o m P 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 0 0 | F 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 9 0 A n d e r s o n E n g i n e e r i n g o f M i n n e s o t a , L L C DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO.DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN 1 SITE RESTORATION PLAN SITE RESTORATION PLAN C400 PROPERTY LIMITS CONSTRUCTION LIMITS ADJACENT PROPERTY BUILDING SETBACKS PARKING SETBACK DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT PROPOSED SEEDING 24" ROCK MAINTENANCE STRIP CLASS D RIP RAP TURF & GRASS SEED MIX SITE RESTORATION NOTES: 1.ALL AREAS SPECIFIED AS 'TURF & GRASS SEED MIX' TO BE SEEDED WITH 'MNDOT SOUTHERN BOULEVARD SEED MIX 2575.608' INCLUDING: 1.1.5% BUFFALO GRASS, 19% SHEEP FESCUE, 16% CHEWING'S FESCUE, 25% SLENDER CREEPING RED FESCUE, 25% STRONG CREEPING RED FESCUE, 26% HARD FESCUE, 3% PERENNIAL RYEGRASS, 8% KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS, 6% WEEPING ALKALIGRASS, 25% TALL FESCUE. SEED SHALL BE APPLIED AT A RATE OF 160 LBS./AC. HYDROSEEDING IS ASSUMED, CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE METHODS FOR APPROVAL. CONTRACTOR TO CONFIRM WITH CEMETERY MAINTENANCE STAFF. 1.2.SEED MIX SUBMITTALS REQUIRED FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO COMMENCING WITH CONSTRUCTION. 0 20'40' N 1 1 1 1 KEYNOTES: LEGEND 24" ROCK MAINTENANCE STRIP. 1 1 2" WASHED RIVER ROCK AT 3" DEPTH WITH LANDSCAPE FABRIC AND EDGING. CLASS D RIP RAP 2 3 Page 74 of 119 PLOTTED:COMM. NO. DRAWING NO. ----18848 MOUND CEMETERY BUILDING PROJECT 1 3 6 0 5 1 s t A v e n u e N . #1 0 0 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 1 | a e -m n .c o m P 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 0 0 | F 7 6 3 .4 1 2 .4 0 9 0 A n d e r s o n E n g i n e e r i n g o f M i n n e s o t a , L L C DRAWING TITLE CHECKED BY:DRAWN:DESIGNED: CHCSTTSTT 02/10/2026 REVISION LOG DESCRIPTION OF REVISIONSNO.DATE 3515 69TH AVE. N, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 SITE PLAN 4' - 0 " EQ EQ ZONE A: DIA=1/2X ZONE B: DIA=X ZONE C: DIA=2X PLAN VIEW ELEVATION VIEW "D R I P L I N E " FENCING/ROOT PROTECTION 6' HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCING SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MAINTANED AT THE DRIPLINE OF EACH TREE OR AROUND A GROUP OF TREES AT THE DRIPLINE OF OUTSIDE TREES. THE ENGINEER'S APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR USE/ACCESS WITHIN ZONE B. PERMISSION FOR USE/ACCESS REQUIRES SURFACE PROTECTION FOR ALL UNFENCED, UNPAVED SURFACES WITHIN ZONE B AT ALL TIMES. * SURFACE PROTECTION MEASURES 1. MULCH LAYER, @ 6"-8"DEPTH 2. 3/4" PLYWOOD 3. STEEL PLATES X TRENCHING / EXCAVATION ZONE A (CRITICAL ROOT ZONE) [DEFINED AS DRIPLINE DIAMETER MULTIPLIED BY 0.5] 1.NO DISTURBANCE ALLOWED WITHOUT SITE-SPECIFIC INSPECTION AND APPROVAL OF METHODS TO MINIMIZE ROOT DAMAGE 2.SEVERANCE OF ROOTS LARGER THAN 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER REQUIRES AN ENGINEER'S APPROVAL 3.TUNNELLING REQUIRED TO INSTALL LINES 3 FEET BELOW GRADE OR DEEPER ZONE B (DRIPLINE (DEFINE)) [MAXIMUM WIDTH OF BRANCH EXTENSION ON TREE] 1.OPERATION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND/OR STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS SUBJECT TO (SPECIFY INDIVIDUAL) APPROVAL 2.SURFACE PROTECTION MEASURES REQUIRED TRENCHING ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: - EXCAVATION BY HAND OR WITH HAND-DRIVEN TRENCHER MAY BE REQUIRED - LIMIT TRENCH WIDTH. DO NOT DISTURB ZONE A (CRITICAL ROOT ZONE) MAINTAIN 2/3 OR MORE OF ZONE B (DRIPLINE) IN UNDISTURBED CONDITION 3.TUNNELLING MAY BE REQUIRED FOR TRENCHES DEEPER THAN 3 FOOT 4.USE OF PNEUMATIC AIR WAND AND EXCAVATION MAY BE CONSIDERED WHERE THE TRENCH DEPTH DOES NOT EXCEED 4 FEET ZONE C (ABSORBING ROOT ZONE) [DEFINED AS DRIPLINE DIAMETER MULTIPLIED BY 2.0] 1.OPERATION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND OR STOCKPILING OF MATERIALS SUBJECT TO (SPECIFY INDIVIDUAL) APPROVAL 2.SURFACE PROTECTION MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED AND IS TO BE DETERMINED BY (SPECIFY INDIVIDUAL) TRENCHING WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: - MINIMIZE TRENCH WIDTH - MAINTAIN 2/3 OR MORE OF ZONE C IN UNDISTURBED CONDITION - OR AS SPECIFIED BY (SPECIFY INDIVIDUAL) "D R I P L I N E " NOTE: DEPENDING UPON CONFIGURATION, ATTACH FABRIC TO WIRE MESH WITH HOG RINGS, STEEL POSTS WITH TIE WIRES, OR WOOD POSTS WITH STAPLES. DIRECTION OF RUNOFF FLOW 2' MIN ENGINEERING FABRIC FABRIC ANCHORAGE TRENCH BACKFILL WITH TAMPED NATURAL SOILMETAL OR WOOD POST OR STAKE WIRE MESH REINFORCEMENT (OPTIONAL) TYPICAL INSTALLATION NATURAL SOIL 6" MIN. 6" MIN. 1" (25 mm) REBAR FOR BAG REMOVAL FROM INLET EXPANSION RESTRAINT [1/4" (6 mm) NYLON ROPE, 2" (51 mm) FLAT WASHERS] 2 EACH DUMP STRAPS DUMP STRAP SILT SACK 5 0 ' M I N I M U M AS R E Q U I R E D 6" MINIMUM 1"-2" WASHED ROCK 1 SILT FENCE NTS 2 INLET PROTECTION NTS 3 CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE NTS 5 TREE PROTECTION NTS DETAILS C500 APPROVED SUBGRADE BY OWNER'S INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCY. SAWCUT PAVEMENT FULL DEPTH 12" AGGREGATE SUBBASE, CONFORMING TO 3 4 INCH OR 1 1 4 INCH DENSE GRADED BASE WOVEN GEOTEXTILE FABRIC FOR SUBGRADE STABILIZATION ASPHALT BINDER PG 58-28 ASPHALT TACK COAT FLUSH W/ADJACENT PAVEMENT 1.5" ASPHALT CONCRETE WEAR COURSE 3.5" ASPHALT CONCRETE BASE COURSE EX. PAVEMENT EXISTING SUBGRADE NOTES: 1.CONSTRUCT ASPHALT AND BASE COURSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEOTECHNICAL REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS. 6 TYPICAL BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SECTION NTS SIGN TO MEET STATE AND A.D.A. CODES, MNMUTCD Sec. 2B.48.1 DISABLED PARKING SIGNS (R7-8M) 18" 18" 18" 12" 36" FINISHED GRADE 4" DIA. STEEL PIPE W/ CONCRETE INFILL SIGN POST 12"ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGN VAN ACCESSIBLE SIGN 6" 7 ADA PARKING SIGN NTS MNDOT 2531 TYPE B618 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER 6" MIN. 3" MIN. 1.5" MNDOT 2360 LV3 BITUMINOUS WEAR (MIN.) MNDOT 2357 TACK COAT 2.0" MNDOT 2360 LV3 BITUMINOUS NON-WEAR (MIN.) 9.0" MNDOT 3138 CLASS 5 AGGREGATE BASE (MIN.) APPROVED SUBGRADE TIP OUT GUTTER WHERE PAVEMENT SLOPES AWAY SEE PLAN VIEW FOR EDGE OF BITUMINOUS (EB) ELEVATION 4 BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT AND CURB NTS NOTE: MATCH EXISTING CURB TYPE ON SITE WHEN REMOVING AND REPLACING CURBING FOR UTILITIES ROLL CURB AND GUTTER 1/4" RAD.9" RAD. 11" 24" 6" PAVEMENT COMPACTED AGGREGATE BASE APPROVED SUBGRADE (95% COMPACTION OR GREATER) 12" MIN 1/4" : 1". 8 SURMOUNTABLE CURB NTS CONCRETE Page 75 of 119 Page 76 of 119 Page 77 of 119 ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE ROOM NUMBER DESCRIPTION NOMINAL SIZE CEILING HEIGHT FLOOR FINISH BASE TRIM WALL FINISH CEILING FINISH ROOM NUMBER 101 LOBBY 345 SQFT 9'-0" VINYL TILE 4" VINYL 5/8" GYPSUM BOARD TAPED PRIMED & PAINTED 2' x 2' SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL TiLE 101 102 OFFICE 9'6"x 9'6" 9'-0" VINYL TILE 4" VINYL 5/8" GYPSUM BOARD TAPED PRIMED & PAINTED 2' x 2' SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL TILE 102 103 STORAGE 14'-6"x9'-2" 9'-0" VINYL TILE 4" VINYL 5/8" GYPSUM BOARD TAPED PRIMED & PAINTED 2' x 2' SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL TILE 103 104 UTILITIES 9'-2"x8'-0"11'-4"SEALED CONC.4" VINYL 5/8" GYPSUM BOARD TAPED PRIMED & PAINTED 5/8" GYPSUM BOARD TAPEDPRIMED & PAINTED 104 105 R.R.8'-0"x8'-0" 9'-0" VINYL TILE 4" VINYL 5/8" MOISTURE RESISTENT GYPSUM BOARD TAPED PRIMED & PAINTED 2' x 2' SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL TILE 105 106 SHOP 34'-6"x34'-10" 11'-8" SEALED CONC. STEEL WHITE HI-RIB STEEL TO 8' WHITE ACOUSTICAL STEEL ABOVE WHITE HI-RIB STEEL 106 15 ' - 0 " 23'-0" 9'-6" 9' - 6 " 4'-8" 14'-6"9' - 2 " 8'-0" 9' - 2 " 34'-10" 34 ' - 6 " 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 DOOR SCHEDULE DOOR #QTY.SIZE STYLE TYPE FIRE RATING GLAZING FRAME TRIM CLOSER HARDWARE DOOR # 2 3068 FIBERSTEEL F NONE 9-LITE 1 2 PANEL PULTRUDED FIBERGLASS WRAP W/ GYP. BD.YES PUSH/PULL W/ ADAMS EXIT PADDLE 2 3070 FIBERSTEEL F NONE DBL. PANE TEMPERED PULTRUDE FIBERGLASS WRAP W/ GYP. BD.YES PUSH/PULL W/ ADAMS EXIT PADDLE 2 3068 SOLID CORE STAIN GRADE BIRCH F NONE N/A PRE-HUNG PINE PINE COLONIAL CASING NO KEYED LEVER LOCKSET 1 12' x 10 SECTIONAL DOOR OH NONE N/A 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 1 WINDOW SCHEDULE WINDOW #QTY.SIZE MANUFACTURER STYLE CATALOG #GLAZING FRAME TRIM ACCESSORIES WINDOW # 2 4'-3' PELLA FIXED FW4030 DUAL PANE FIBERGLASS FRAME WRAP W/ GYPSUM BOARD 1 4'-4'PELLA FIXED FW4030 DUAL PANE WRAP W/ GYPSUM BOARD 1 1 2 2 2 21 10' x 10 SECTIONAL DOOR OH NONE N/A FIBERGLASS FRAME Page 78 of 119 Photometrics • 110° x 95° beam angle (type III distribution) • Selectable CCT (3000K / 4000K / 5000K, selected internally) adapts to a range of commercial and industrial applications • 80+ CRI Photometric Data Detailed photometric data is available on the Super Bright LEDs site. Certifications and Compliances These lights are UL Listed in compliance with UL 1598 (IFAM) and are listed as DLC Premium 5.1. Application Easily replace inefficient metal-halide fixtures such as those found in warehouses, parking lots and garages, gas station exteriors, and other commercial and industrial spaces. These are also a great solution for entryways, walkways, and other areas where good lighting is essential for security and safety. Warranty Five (5) Year Warranty Project Date Type Rev V2 Date: 1/17/2020 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. T 866.811.5550 F 314.972.6202 email: commercial-sales@superbrightleds.com www.superbrightleds.com/cat/industrial-led-lighting/ Description WPFCCT series wall packs are full cutoff architectural luminaires with field-selectable CCT LEDs. The internal switch allows installers to select color temperature during installation to match existing lighting or meet client preferences. The full cutoff form factor maximizes light distribution and application spacing, while eliminating uplight. Integrated photocell allows for easy dusk to dawn operation. Lights also maintains a similar footprint to traditional MH and HID wall packs for easy replacement. Mechanical • Easy mounting access with hinged enclosure • Mounts on standard existing junction boxes to easily replace existing lights • Full cutoff design creates zero uplight • Brown (Pantone 412 C) powder coated aluminum body and polycarbonate lens • -40°–122° F (-40°–50° C) operating temperature • 5-year warranty • IP65 rated Electrical • 120–277 VAC • 0–10 V dimmable (also features PWM dimming on 80–150 W models) • Photocell equipped for dusk to dawn operation • Photocell turns light on at 30 lx and off when light goes back above 130 lx • Built-in surge protection • Integrated heat sinks for proper thermal management • 50,000 hours (L70) lifespan Family Color Temperature Wattage Distribution Finish Built-in Options WPFCCT SW3B [selectable, 3000K / 4000K / 5000K] 40 [40 W] ST3 [Type III] BR [brown] P [photocell] 80 [80 W] 120 [120 W] 150 [150 W] Part Number Breakdown Example: WPFCCT-SW3B150-ST3-BRP Available Models1 □WPFCCT-SW3B40-ST3-BRP □WPFCCT-SW3B80-ST3-BRP 1Contact customer service if interested in options other than those listed. □WPFCCT-SW3B120-ST3-BRP □WPFCCT-SW3B150-ST3-BRP Selectable CCT LED Wall Pack Specifications WPFCCT Series Selectable CCT120–277 VAC Voltage 0–10 VDimmingPhotocell Equipped 5-YearWarranty Page 79 of 119 B Dimensional Drawing 14.2 in. (361 mm) 9.4 in. (238 mm) 8.9 in. (227 mm) 10.8 in. (275 mm) 9.7 in. (246 mm)1.97 in. (50 mm) 2.48 in. (63 mm) 3.32 in. (84 mm) T 866.811.5550 F 314.972.6202 email: commercial-sales@superbrightleds.com www.superbrightleds.com/cat/industrial-led-lighting/Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model WPFCCT -SW3B40-ST3-BRP -SW3B80-ST3-BRP -SW3B120-ST3-BRP -SW3B150-ST3-BRP Intensity 4,800 lm 9,600 lm 14,400 lm 18,000 lm Operating Voltage 120–277 VAC Power Consumption 40 W 80 W 120 W 150 W Current Draw 333 mA @ 120 VAC 144 mA @ 277 VAC 667 mA @ 120 VAC 288 mA @ 277 VAC 1 A @ 120 VAC 433 mA @ 277 VAC 1.25 A @ 120 VAC 542 mA @ 277 VAC Efficacy 120 lm/W Color Temperature selectable (3000K / 4000K / 5000K) Beam Angle 110° x 95° (Type III distribution) BUG Rating B2-U0-G1 CRI 80+ Dimming yes (0–10 V) IP Rating IP65 Ambient Operating Temperature -40°–122° F (-40°–50° C) Product Weight 6.4 lb (2.9 kg)6.7 lb (3 kg)9.7 lb (4.4 kg)9.8 lb (4.5 kg) Surge Protection 4 kV 6 kV Rated Life (L70)50,000 hours Photocell Operation Lights will turn on when the ambient light level falls below 30 lx and will turn off when the ambient light level exceeds 130 lx. Specifications Selectable CCT LED Wall Pack Specifications WPFCCT Series 1/2” trade size pipe plug 1/2” trade size pipe plug Page 80 of 119 Pier M |35015BK Job Name:___________________ Job Type:___________________ Quantity:___________________ Comments:______________________________________________________ Measurements: Height Width Extension 10.75''8.25''10.50'' BP Height BP Width HCO 4.75''4.75''8.00'' Hanging Weight 1.54 lb Lamping: Incandescent MB 1.00 60W MB Color Temperature 60 total watt Dimmable : Yes Input Voltage: 120 Shipping: Carton Weight Carton Width Carton Height Carton Length 2.64 lb 12.48''10.53'' 12.48'' Master Pack Qty UPC UPS 1.0000 783209200920 Yes Finish: Black BK Material: Aluminum Certification: Wet Location Energy Star ADA Additional: MB (Not Included) Lighting Direction: Down Slope: Always consult a qualified, licensed electrician before installation of any products.... Page 81 of 119 Page 82 of 119 FLUOROFLEX™ PAINT SYSTEM 800-447-7436 • mortonbuildings.com ©2023 Morton Buildings, Inc. All rights reserved. Colors reproduced on this flyer are for illustrative purposes only and may vary from actual colors or finishes. A listing of GC licenses available at Mortonbuildings.com/licenses. Form #SS09 2/28/23. Polyester Used by Others Morton's Paint System A Superior Paint System To Keep Your Building Looking New Morton Buildings recognizes that a superior building is best accented with an outstanding paint coating. That's why Morton offers the FLUOROFLEX paint system. FLUOROFLEX 1000 consists of a 70% polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) topcoat or "color coat" and polyurethane primer that utilizes a GALVALUME® or galvanized metallic coating. With FLUOROFLEX 1000, your building is virtually maintenance-free, easy to clean and will stay beautiful for years to come. 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Page 85 of 119 City of Brooklyn center NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Details for City of Brooklyn center NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Jan 29, 2026 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please take notice that the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center will hold an in-person public hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at approximately 7:00 p.m. Meeting materials can be accessed by visiting the City of Brooklyn Center's website at: https://www.brooklyncentermn.gov/. A definite time for this application to be considered cannot be given as it will depend on the progression of the agenda items. TYPE OF REQUEST(S): Site and Building Plan, Conditional Use Permit APPLICANT -- PROPERTY OWNER: Mound Cemetery Association PROPERTY ADDRESS -- PID: 3515 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 -- 34-119-21-12-0078 BRIEF STATEMENT OF CONTENTS OF PETITION: The Applicant is requesting review and consideration of a request to construct a new office and maintenance building. As "cemeteries" are considered conditional uses in the R1 (Low Density Residential) District where the property is located and there is no record of a conditional or special use permit, it was determined a conditional use permit would be required. Comments and questions may be forwarded to gmcintosh@brooklyncentermn.gov up until 4:30 pm on the day of the meeting, or by contacting Ginny McIntosh at (763) 569-3319. Your comments will be included in the record and addressed as part of the meeting. Alternatively, you may participate in the Planning Commission meeting via Webex at: logis.webex.com Meeting Number (Access Code): 2634 331 9953 Password: BCPC02122026 By Phone: 1 (312) 535-8110 (Enter Access Code) Save Share Exhibit B Page 86 of 119 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. Ginny McIntosh Planning Manager Published in the Sun Post January 29, 2026 1515871 Learn more about your privacy options Page 87 of 119 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: February 5, 2026 TO: Ginny McIntosh, Planning Manager FROM: Touyia Lee, Assistant City Engineer SUBJECT: Public Works – Preliminary Site Plan 3515 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 – Mound Cemetery Public Works staff reviewed the following documents submitted for review for the proposed 3515 69 th Avenue N development known as Mound Cemetery. 2026-01-22 City Submittal This document included the following: o Preliminary Plans Subject to final staff Site Plan approval, the referenced plans must be revised in accordance with the following comments/revisions and approved prior to issuance of any permits. Plan Items C200 – Site Layout Plan 1.The 4” proposed sanitary service line should be parallel to the water service so that it is connected to the trunk line instead of connecting to the sanitary manhole. General Items 2.The total disturbed area is less than one acre, a NPDES permit is not required however a SWPPP plan shall still be implemented. 3.The total site area is greater than five acres; this triggers a review of the plans from the Shingle Creek Watershed and may require additional stormwater considerations. 4.The applicant shall be responsible for coordinating site development plans with all private utility companies (Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, Qwest Communications, Comcast, etc. ) Applicant shall be responsible for verifying all utilities are absent from the easement proposed to be vacated. Agreements 5.During construction of the site improvements, and until the permanent turf and plantings are established, the developer will be required to reimburse the City for the administration and engineering inspection efforts. Please submit a deposit of $5,000 that the City can draw upon. 6.A Construction Management Plan and Agreement is required that addresses general construction activities and management provisions, traffic control provisions, construction access, emergency management provisions, storm water pollution prevention plan provisions, tree protection provisions, general public welfare and safety provisions, definition of responsibility provisions, Exhibit C Page 88 of 119 temporary parking provisions, overall site condition provisions and non-compliance provisions. A $5,000 deposit will be required as part of the non-compliance provision. 7. Upon project completion, the applicant must submit an as-built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines and structures, and provide certified record drawings for any associated private and/or public improvements prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The survey must also verify that all property corners have been established and are in place at the completion of the project as determined and directed by the City Engineer. 8. Inspection for the private site improvements must be performed by the developer’s design/project engineer. Upon project completion, the design/project engineer must formally certify through a letter that the project was built in conformance with the approved plans and under the design/project engineer’s immediate and direct supervision. The engineer must be certified in the State of Minnesota and must certify all required as-built drawings (which are separate from the as-built survey). Anticipated Permitting 9. A City of Brooklyn Center land disturbance permit is required. 10. A Water and Sewer Permit is required. 11. Other permits not listed herein may be required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain such permits as warranted. Prior to Issuance of Land Alteration 12. Copies of all required permits must be provided to the City. 13. Final construction plans and specification must be submitted and approved by the City Engineer. The final construction plans must be certified by a licensed engineer in the state of Minnesota. 14. The Construction Management Plan and Agreement has been executed and the associated separate cash escrow has been deposited with the City. 15. A preconstruction conference is scheduled and held with City staff and other entities designated by the City. All aforementioned items, comments and recommendations are provided based on the information submitted by the applicant at the time of this review. Subsequent approval of the final plan may require additional modifications based on engineering requirements associated with final design as established by the City Engineer and other public officials having jurisdiction over approval of the final site plans. Page 89 of 119 City of Brooklyn Center | 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 | (763) 569-3300 | www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Community Development 763-569-3300 February 2, 2026 3515 69th Ave N Mound Cemetery Bldg Building review comments for newly proposed Office Bldg. to be located at 3515 69th Ave N. 1.Prior to a Building permit being issued. A SAC determination for the new building will need to be done by MET Council and SAC determination letter received. 2. Separate permits and signed plans required for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical. 3.A Fire sprinkler permit with plans is required to be submitted to the Building Department for this building review. •City of Brooklyn Center has adopted Special fire sprinkler chapter 1306.0020 Subp.2. Automatic sprinkler systems for new buildings, buildings increased in total floor area (including the existing bldg.) or buildings in which the occupancy classification has changed. Group B, F, M, and S occupancies with 2,000 or more gross square feet of floor area or with three (3) or more stories in height. (Building is required to be sprinklered or reduced in size to avoid sprinklers) •Sprinklered buildings without direct access to riser room from the exterior of the building shall be provided with a ground PIV, Wall PIV or OS & Y valve. 4.A fire department knox box is required to be installed as per City Fire Inspector. Building premises shall be identified with 4” high letter on contrasting background per MNFC 505 & 506 5. Building plans to be submitted to the City Building Department for review. If any items need to be addressed, comments will be provided in a plan review letter addressed to the architect of record. 6. Trash enclosure shall be screened by an opaque fence per city ordinance 12-713. 7. The existing chain link fence located on the property. Mound Cemetery will be responsible for the repairs if the City Fire Department needs to cut through the fence for hose connection to the hydrant and truck for firefighting purpose Or the installation of a 3 foot swing gate can be installed across from the hydrant and locked with a chain & lock per Fire Inspector. Exhibit D Page 90 of 119 City of Brooklyn Center | 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 | (763) 569-3300 | www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Sincerely, Dan Grinsteinner Building Official City of Brooklyn Center 763-569-3313 Page 91 of 119 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 2026-002 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 1,980-SQUARE FOOT OFFICE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MOUND CEMETERY (LOCATED AT 6705 BEARD AVENUE NORTH AND COMMONLY ADDRESSED AS 3515 69TH AVENUE NORTH) WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002, submitted by the Mound Cemetery Association (“the Applicant”), requests review and consideration of a site and building plan to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and issuance of a conditional use permit for Mound Cemetery, located at 6705 Beard Avenue North and commonly addressed as 3515 69th Avenue North (“the Subject Property”); and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is situated in the City’s O (Public Open Space) District; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is future guided Parks, Recreation, Open Space under the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, Mound Cemetery was formally established in 1862 as the City’s only cemetery and contains graves which predate the City of Brooklyn Center and the State of Minnesota, and was therefore never issued a special or conditional use permit for the cemetery use; and WHEREAS, given the requested improvements, City staff has requested the Applicant apply for a conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, any approvals granted for Planning Commission Application No. 2026- 002 are conditioned upon approval of a subsequent text amendment to Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances to address an error within Section 35-4103 (Allowed Use Table), which allows for “cemeteries” in the R1 (Low Density Residential) District, but not within the O District where the Subject Property and only cemetery are located; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, held a duly noticed and called public meeting on February 12, 2026, whereby a planning staff report and materials were presented and public testimony regarding the requested site and building plan and conditional use permits were received; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota considered the site and building plan and conditional use permit requests in light of all testimony received, the guidelines and standards for evaluating a site and building plan as contained in Section 35-7600 (Site and Building Plan) and conditional use permits, as contained in Section 35-7700 Page 92 of 119 RESOLUTION NO. (Conditional Use Permit) of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance, the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, as well as information provided by the Applicant with respect to the proposed building and the cemetery use’s operations, and the request generally satisfies the criteria as outlined within the above Sections; and WHEREAS, Section 35-7604 provides that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center shall base its decision on approving a major amendment to a site and building plan upon certain criteria and the Council finds that: a. The development plans will fully comply with all applicable requirements of this UDO, subject to approval of a subsequent text amendment; b. The development plans adequately protect residential uses from the potential adverse effects of a non-residential use in that the construction of the proposed office and maintenance garage would maintain existing access points to the Subject Property and not create new access points through the residential neighborhoods, would maintain minimum building setbacks as similarly seen in the adjacent R1 District neighborhoods, and replace an existing construction trailer that has long served as the cemetery’s office; c. The development plans are consistent with the use and character of surrounding properties in that cemeteries are generally positioned in and adjacent to residential neighborhoods; d. The development plans will not negatively impact the conditions of the Subject Property in such a way as to create dangerous arrangements for pedestrians and motorists; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center finds as follows in accordance with Section 35-7703 of the City Code: a. The conditional use, as proposed, will be in accordance with the general objectives of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the City’s Unified Development Ordinance; b. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will promote or enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or comfort; c. The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood; d. The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district; e. Adequate measures have been taken to provide ingress, egress, and parking so designated as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets; f. Impacts such as noise, hours of activity, and exterior light have been sufficiently addressed to mitigate impacts on nearby uses; and Page 93 of 119 RESOLUTION NO. g. The conditional use will conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located pending the subsequent approval of a text amendment to Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances to correct an error within Section 35- 4103 that allows for “cemeteries” within the R1 District, but not the O District where the Subject Property, and City’s only cemetery, is located. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that it hereby approves Planning Commission Application No. 2026- 002 for the requested approval of a site and building plan to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and issuance of a conditional use permit for Mound Cemetery, conditioned on compliance with all of the following: 1. Separate application and approval of certain text amendments to Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances to allow for “cemeteries” as a conditional use in the O (Public Open Space) District where the Subject Property is located. 2. The Applicant and Property Owner shall adhere to the provisions as outlined under Section 35-7700 (Conditional Use Permit), and shall coordinate with City staff to file a copy of the City Council resolution approving the requested conditional use permit, along with a legal description of the Subject Property for which the permit was issued, and list of any conditions set forth by City Council as a condition of said conditional use permit. A certified copy shall be recorded by the Applicant with the Hennepin County Recorder-Registrar of Titles within 60 days of approval of said resolution. a. Issuance of a conditional use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation under Section 35-7707 (Revocation) of the City Code. Any expansion or alteration of the proposed use beyond that contained in the application shall require an amendment to the conditional use. 3. Any major changes or modifications made to the approved site and building plan, and as outlined within the City Code, can only be made by an amendment, as approved by the City Council. The Applicant and Property Owner shall: a. Submit a photometric plan for review by City staff and in compliance with Section 35-5400 (Exterior Lighting) provisions. b. Submit any proposed trash enclosure plans in compliance with City Code requirements and with location information. c. Coordinate with Assistant City Engineer to determine required curbing type for proposed parking and drive areas as required by Section 35-5507 (Surfacing, Drainage, and Curbing for All Districts Except R1 and R2) and as detailed in Site Layout Plan – A (Sheet C200A) by Anderson Engineering and last revised February 10, 2026. 4. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable code prior to issuance of permits, and any outstanding items shall be addressed as per memorandum dated February 2, 2026. Page 94 of 119 RESOLUTION NO. 5. The Applicant and Property Owner shall comply with all conditions and provisions as noted in the Assistant City Engineer’s memorandum dated February 5, 2026. 6. Removal of the existing construction trailer and porta potty pending approval of building permit final inspections and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, and the restoration of any damaged soil or grass. February 23, 2026 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 95 of 119 2/19/2026 1 City Council Meeting| February 23, 2026 Krystin Eldridge, Planner REQUESTS: Mound Cemetery Association Site and Building Plan Conditional Use Permit 2 Requested Action The Mound Cemetery Association (“The Applicant”) is requesting review and consideration of a request to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and related site improvements at the Subject Property located at 3515 69th Avenue North (County identified as “6705 Beard Avenue North”). Notice of Correction:the public hearing notice inaccurately identified the Subject Property with a zoning designation of R1 (Low Density Residential) District. While the Subject Property was long zoned R1 District, the adoption of the City’s new UDO in 2023 re-zoned the Subject Property to O (Public Open Space) District, which was a new zoning designation. •Subject Property was constructed in 1862 •Subject Property (Acres):13.7 •Zoning District:O (Public Open Space) District •2040 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Designation:Parks, Recreation, Open Space 1 2 Page 96 of 119 2/19/2026 2 3 4 Background •January 1970:the City of Brooklyn Center entered into a 75-year lease of the southern four (4) acres of Mound Cemetery for park purposes at a cost of $15,000, and with a lease expiration of December 31, 2044. •December 2013:the Mound Cemetery Association approached City staff with a proposal to vacate the lease and transition Freeway Park back to the cemetery for its original intended purpose. •October 2018:the City formally retained the services of landscape architecture firm ISG, who began master planning Freeway Park. •Outcome:Association agreed to donate one (1) acre of the cemetery with some conditions to facilitate the master plan. After some discussion, the City drafted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to memorialize the parties’ understanding of the terms of the vacation of the lease and donation of the land (City Council Resolution No. 2020-21). •November 2020:Preliminary and final plat for MOUND CEMETERY SECOND ADDITION approved by City Council. Upon approval, the Subject Property was subdivided and conveyed, which formally dedicated one (1) acre of land to the City for Freeway Park. 3 4 Page 97 of 119 2/19/2026 3 5 Background •Applicant desires a permanent building on the cemetery grounds to: (1) update and modernize their facility for daily operations, (2) provide a comfortable, private, and fully ADA-accessible office to meet with families during sensitive and important moments, (3) securely store equipment and records, and (4) create a dedicated space for historical displays, as some of the graves date back to 1855. •The Applicant is currently leasing a construction trailer, which is not ADA-compliant, and a porta-potty. A maintenance garage is also present on the Subject Property. •Should the Applicant receive approvals for their application requests, the construction trailer and porta-potty would be removed from their current location at the southwest corner of the Subject Property. 6 Site and Building Plan •As proposed:Applicant would construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and parking lot at the southeast corner of the Subject Property. The building would be constructed approximately 35 feet from the property line along Beard Avenue and 35 feet from the southern property line shared with City-owned Freeway Park. •Section 35-7600 (Site & Building Plan Approval) of the City’s Unified Development Ordinance provides that site and building plan approvals are required whenever there is an expansion or change in the use of a building or parcel of land or modification to a building, accessory structure or site or land feature in any manner which results in a different intensity of use, including the requirement for additional parking. •Section 35-7604 (Site and Building Plan Approval Criteria) requires site and building plan applications to meet the following criteria: a.It fully complies with all applicable requirements of this UDO; b.It adequately protects residential uses from the potential adverse effects of a non-residential use; c.It is consistent with the use and character of surrounding properties; and d.It provides safe conditions for pedestrians or motorists and prevents the dangerous arrangement of pedestrian and vehicular ways. 5 6 Page 98 of 119 2/19/2026 4 7 Site and Building Plan Building Materials •The Applicant intends to use a mix of glass, steel siding, and stone veneer as the primary composition of their building. Cupolas would be located along the ridgeline of the roof, and a canopy would provide some shelter over the front door area. 8 Site and Building Plan Access and Parking •There are no plans to modify access. Access would be maintained off 69th Avenue North/Shingle Creek Parkway with existing right in, right out entrance/exit. •The Applicant intends to construct a small parking lot with four (4) parking spaces and one (1) ADA parking space with loading zone. The maximum required parking is no more than three (3) parking spaces per 1,000-square feet and should meet their needs. •The parking spaces are 9-foot wide with a 20-foot depth,meeting the City’s parking dimension requirements. •Applicant will need to work with City staff to provide select curbing around boundary of parking lot and drive entrance. 7 8 Page 99 of 119 2/19/2026 5 9 Site and Building Plan Lighting •City staff requested the Applicant provide a photometric plan that complies with Section 35-5400 (Exterior Lighting). •The Applicant submitted wall lighting, which includes the installation of soffit lighting near the front (main) door, wall pack style lighting over the garage doors, and a barn-style light on the north end of the building and is working on the photometric plans. •Per Section 35-5400 (Exterior Lighting), “wall packs” shall be permitted only in loading and service areas and shall be down-lit. •City staff is comfortable granting some relief in not providing pole- style site lighting but will need to provide sufficient wall lighting. •The City reserves the right to adjust exterior lighting requirements based on any concerns for safety, security, and/or impacts on surroundingproperties. 10 Site and Building Plan Assistant City Engineer Review (February 5, 2026) As the total site area exceeds five (5) acres, formal review by the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Commission is required. At this time, City staff are not in receipt of formal comments. Building Official Review (February 2, 2026) Building Official Dan Grinsteinner conducted a cursory review of the plans for the proposed office and maintenance building, in which it was noted plans would need to be submitted to the City for permitting (e.g. building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical), and submittal of a Metropolitan Council SAC Determination. City has adopted special fire sprinkler provisions that require sprinkler system for certain occupancy classifications and for buildings with 2,000-square feet or more in size. Due to this, Applicant revised building plans from 2,160-square feet to 1,980-square feet. 9 10 Page 100 of 119 2/19/2026 6 Conditional Use Permit •Conditional use permits (Section 35-7700) are those uses which have been identified, because of their nature, operation, location, special requirements or characteristics, and may only be allowed in a particular zoning district after submittal of an application and recommendation by Planning Commission, and approval by the City Council. A conditional use permit may not be granted by the City Council unless the following criteria have been satisfied. a.The conditional use will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any specific objective, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and this UDO; b.The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will promote and enhance the general public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort; c.The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood; d.The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in the district; e.Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress, and parking so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets; f.Impacts such as noise, hours of activity, and exterior lighting have been sufficiently addressed to mitigate negative impacts on nearby uses; and g.The conditional use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located 11 12 Summary •A public hearing was published in the Brooklyn Center Sun Post on January 29, 2026, and mail notifications were sent to properties within vicinity of the Subject Property per City Code and State Statute requirements. •The Applicant further provided mailers to surrounding property owners with background information on the proposed new building and rationale for investing in this project—included with Exhibit A •No public comments received prior to or at the February 12 public hearing. •Applicant was present and addressed questions from Planning Commissioners regarding cemetery growth and future needs. Additional questions of staff regarding need for text amendment (condition of approval). •Planning Commission was generally supportive of requests and recommended unanimous City Council approval (4-0). 11 12 Page 101 of 119 2/19/2026 7 13 Anticipated Permitting and Conditions of Approval 1.Separate application and approval of certain text amendments to Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances to allow for “cemeteries” as a conditional use in the O (Public Open Space) District where the Subject Property is located. 2.The Applicant and Property Owner shall adhere to the provisions as outlined under Section 35-7700 (Conditional Use Permit), and shall coordinate with City staff to file a copy of the City Council resolution approving the requested conditional use permit, along with a legal description of the Subject Property for which the permit was issued, and list of any conditions set forth by City Council as a condition of said conditional use permit. A certified copy shall be recorded by the Applicant with the Hennepin County Recorder-Registrar of Titles within 60 days of approval of said resolution. a. Issuance of a conditional use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation under Section 35-7707 (Revocation) of the City Code. Any expansion or alteration of the proposed use beyond that contained in the application shall require an amendment to the conditionaluse. 3.Any major changes or modifications made to the approved site and building plan, and as outlined within the City Code, can only be made by an amendment, as approved by the City Council. The Applicant and Property Owner shall: a. Submit a photometric plan for review by City staff and in compliance with Section 35-5400 (Exterior Lighting) provisions. b. Submit any proposed trash enclosure plans in compliance with City Code requirements and with location information. c. Coordinate with Assistant City Engineer to determine required curbing type for proposed parking and drive areas as required by Section 35-5507 (Surfacing, Drainage, and Curbing for All Districts Except R1 and R2)and as detailed in Site Layout Plan – A (Sheet C200A) by Anderson Engineeringand last revised February10, 2026. 4.Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable code prior to issuance of permits, and any outstanding items shall be addressed as per memorandumdated February2, 2026. 5.The Applicant and PropertyOwner shall comply with all conditions and provisions as noted in the Assistant City Engineer’s memorandumdated February 5, 2026. 6.Removal of the existing construction trailer and porta potty pending approvals of building permit final inspections and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, and the restoration of any damaged soil or grass. 14 Requested Council Action Motion to adopt a resolution approving Planning Commission Application No. 2026-002 for site and building plan approval to construct an approximately 1,980-square foot office and maintenance building and issuance of a conditional use permit for Mound Cemetery, located at 3515 69 th Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and submitted application, and as amended by the conditions of approval in the resolution. 13 14 Page 102 of 119 Council Regular Meeting DATE: 2/23/2026 TO: City Council FROM: Kory Andersen Wagner, Public Works Planner THROUGH: Kory Andersen Wagner, Public Works Planner BY: Kory Andersen Wagner, Public Works Planner SUBJECT: Palmer Lake Parks Improvements – Project Overview and Status Update Requested Council Action: - Motion to accept the presentation Background: The City of Brooklyn Center owns and operates the Palmer Lake Parks and is advancing park, trail, and ecological improvements identified through the City’s park planning work and conceptual design efforts. These improvements are intended to increase flood resiliency, enhance public access and park circulation, and improve user experience within and between the Palmer Lake park areas. Proposed improvements include internal trails and boardwalks, nature-based observation and gathering areas, ADA-accessible connections, and trail links that better connect the parks to the broader local and regional trail network. Staff have been coordinating with partner agencies and consultants to refine scope, align improvements with planned regional trail work, and identify a realistic implementation approach that can be phased as funding becomes available. This Council item is provided to share an overview of the project, summarize progress to date, and outline next steps, including continued design refinement, coordination with partner agencies, and the City’s anticipated approach to pursuing competitive grant opportunities. Staff will return to Council in March for formal actions are needed for grant submissions. Budget Issues: Currently, no budget action is requested as part of this informational item. Staff are evaluating a funding strategy that may include a combination of Park Improvement Program capital funds and Stormwater funds, along with competitive external grant opportunities (as available) to support final design and construction. Many grant programs are structured as matching grants and may require local cash match and/or eligible cost participation. If grant awards are pursued and/or received, staff will return to Council with the specific grant terms, match requirements, and any recommended budget amendments or funding allocations necessary to move forward. Inclusive Community Engagement: Page 103 of 119 Antiracist/Equity Policy Effect: Strategic Priorities and Values: ATTACHMENTS: 1. February 23rd City Council Presentation Page 104 of 119 1 February 23rd, 2026 West and East Palmer Park Project Page 105 of 119 Purpose of this Presentation •Reminder of 2025 Park Capital Investment Plan Recommendations •Proposed Project at West and East Palmer •Project Development •Next Steps 2 Page 106 of 119 2025 Park Capital Plan Recommendations 3 A selection of the key recommendation list: •Accessible paved routes to and from amenities •Implement stormwater infrastructure within parks for flood mitigation •Implement native plantings •Increase number of multi-use and soccer fields to meet community demands •Maintain and invest in existing facilities Page 107 of 119 Palmer Lake Projects 4 West Palmer Lake Park East Palmer Lake Park Page 108 of 119 Existing Conditions 5 Page 109 of 119 West Palmer Lake Park – 2025 Park CIP Survey 6 Page 110 of 119 East Palmer Lake Park – 2025 Park CIP Survey 7 Page 111 of 119 Project Development 8 Over the last 9 months, staff have developed a 30% design and preliminary plans for both parks Critical features •Flood mitigation •New and improved ADA accessible paths •Irrigated soccer fields •Coordination with Three Rivers Park District •New views of Palmer Lake currently blocked by dead and invasive trees and overgrowth •Wetland restoration •Maintain and improve unprogrammed turf areas Page 112 of 119 West Palmer Park 30% Concept 9 Key Features •Three irrigated and raised soccer fields •Trail shifts to the west •The current trail will remain as a barrier to slow the expansion of the cattails •Dedicated volleyball / open space •Raised fields and ADA accessible areas Page 113 of 119 East Palmer Park 30% Concept 10 Key Features •New trail loop that is elevated and significantly less likely to flood •A boardwalk over a section of pond •Significant wetland and prairie restoration to better manage the flooding Key Notes •Unlike West Palmer, East is almost entirely in the lakebed and more consistently wet Page 114 of 119 Right Sizing BC Baseball 11 •These two projects would remove five baseball fields. •What the Park Plan data says: •Brooklyn Center has 29 ballfields (peer cities average 14). NRPA suggests we should have ~22 based on population. •Need shift: We’re ~4 soccer fields short of NRPA standards, and soccer fields ranked in the top 10 resident requests in the Park Plan. •Baseball realities (and respect for the legacy): •Baseball/softball participation has declined over the last 10–15 years (multiple youth leagues → one; adult softball reduced to one night/week at one site). •At East and West Palmer, fields are often flooded/too soggy to use. •We aren’t trying to erase baseball—the City is investing in baseball elsewhere. •Baseball Investments: •In 2025–2026, we’ve made / are planning upgrades at Firehouse, Evergreen, and Grandview (e.g., irrigation, backstop nets, and improved warning track drainage) •Soccer demand: •Youth enrollment and field rentals are increasing, but growth is constrained by the limited number of usable fields Page 115 of 119 Three Rivers and West Palmer 12 •Three Rivers are reconstructing several sections of the Shingle Creek Regional Trail in 2027-2028 •The section of trail in West Palmer Park is included •BC Staff are coordinating with Three Rivers to ensure that the West Palmer Project and the Three Rivers project can work together Page 116 of 119 13 Next Steps Grant support and Engagement •Request: Secure resolutions of support to pursue DNR Local Trail Connections/Trail Grant and DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Program funding (Spring 2026 application cycle) •Community engagement: Pending the outcome of grants, staff will expand and intensify community engagement around the proposed project scope and design •Apply for Hennepin County Youth Activities Grant and Conservation Legacy Grant in Fall 2026 Implementation •Grant threshold to proceed: Staff intend to secure at least one grant award before initiating any further design work (to ensure the project has a stable funding base before commitments are made) Tentative Timeline (grant-dependent) •Winter 2026–2027: Invasive species removal and initial wetland restoration work •Summer 2027: Project completion, including new/updated paths, grading, and installation of irrigated soccer fields Page 117 of 119 Open Discussion 14 Page 118 of 119 15 Page 119 of 119