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Home My WebLink About2018 Edition 202 Winter IN THIS ISSUE Heritage Celebrations 2 Commission Volunteer Opportunities 2 City Council Thanks Commissioners 3 Development Updates 4 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5 Brooklynk Paid Internship 5 Tommy Johnson Award 5 Hands Only CPR 6 Firefighter Recruitment 6 City Budget 8-11 Frozen Waterlines 11 NEWSCi t y City of Brooklyn Center Celebrating the news, events & cultures that connect us WINTER 2018, Edition 202 FROM THE CITY MANAGER HELLO AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! The year 2017 was eventful in Brooklyn Center. We developed and executed several projects in six strategic priority areas to include: Resident Economic Stability, Targeted Redevelopment, Enhanced Community Image, Inclusive Community Engagement, Strengthened and Empowered Youth, and Key Infrastructure Investments. As you review this newsletter you will notice a pivot from telling stories of 2017 projects to new developing projects for 2018. Although the articles and stories will cover the six strategic priority areas, here are a few notable projects completed in 2017 related to “Enhanced Community Image”: • The City took on a robust branding and community engagement process resulting in the development of a new logo and tagline. • The City routinely sits down and visits with regional and local media outlets in an effort to build stronger relationships. • The City developed new social media outlets such as Facebook for more departments. We opened Twitter and LinkedIn accounts. We created a Youtube Channel and initiated a “Notify Me” effort. Notify Me is an effort to sign up residents and businesses for electronic City blasts. • We increased newsletter distribu- tion from four issues per year to six. The year 2018 promises to be a busy year. The New Year and all of its projects will be guided by the City’s new vision. This vision was crafted and adopted in 2017 to guide all efforts of the City. As a vision statement describes an “aspirational desired future state of the community,” here are the words to the City vision statement: “We envision Brooklyn Center as a thriving, diverse community with a full range of housing, business, cultural, and recreational offerings. It is a safe and inclusive place that people of all ages love to call home, and visitors enjoy due to its convenient location and commitment to a healthy environment.” As we move ahead, the City wishes to thank you for affording staff the opportunity to serve you for another prosperous year. We look forward to many new endeavors in 2018. Curt Boganey, City Manager LET’S GET SOCIAL The City of Brooklyn Center incorporates the use of various social media outlets across several platforms to increase engagement and collaboration with residents and the general public. In 2017, we launched a new page on our website dedicated to identifying those platforms. The Social Media Platforms list can be found under our Communications page at: www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/ socialmedia 2 Winter 2018, Edition 202 NEWS Ci t y CITY COMMISSION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Housing Commission The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission is seeking two members. The position is voluntary. To qualify for membership, you must be a Brooklyn Center resident while serving on the Commission and represent a broad range of interest in the housing function. The general purpose of the Commission is to afford citizen input in the development of a housing program to supplement the activities of the City Council. The Housing Commission meets at City Hall the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Final appointment will be made by the Mayor and City Council. Sister Cities Commission The City of Brooklyn Center is seeking individuals to serve on the Sister Cities Commission. The Sister Cities Commission is composed of five members and there is no residency requirement. Applicants must have an interest in helping build relationships between the City and other international communities. Duties/ Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Promoting the ideals of peace and understanding. • Reviewing applications for Sister City affiliations and forwarding recommendations to the City Council for the establishment of future Sister City agreements. Sister Cities Commission applications must be received by Friday, March 2, 2018 for consideration. For information on the Housing or Sister Cities Commission or to obtain an application packet: Visit City Website: www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Visit City Hall: 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center Call City Clerk: (763) 569-3306 Take time to learn more about the history of ethnic populations and how they have contributed to the culture and heritage of our community. Here are upcoming Heritage Celebration dates: FEBRUARY AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH MARCH IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH MARCH 25 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY APRIL 14 PAN AMERICAN DAY SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY EVENTS ONLINE Need a place to share your public event with the community? The City of Brooklyn Center’s online Community Bulletin Board might be what you are looking for. The Community Bulletin Board is offered as a free public service. For more information regarding eligibility or to see latest updates visit www. cityofbrooklyncenter.org/BulletinBoard On December 31, 2017 Business and Development Director Gary Eitel (pictured left) retired after a 43 year career in public service and countless contributions to the Brooklyn Center community. City Commissions FEBRUARY 19 PRESIDENT’S DAY In observance of President’s Day City Hall is closed on Monday, February 19. 3 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org CHARTER COMMISSION Mark Goodell, Chair Mawuli Blabuh Donald Bumgarner Gail Ebert Kathryn Ellgren Michael Elliott Charlene Johnson Stanley Leino Robert Marvin Mary O’Connor Beverly Rieschl Abraham Rizvi Judy Thorbus Susan Warner Mark Yelich FINANCIAL COMMISSION Anna Burke, Vice Chair Jeffrey Dobbs David Dwapu Tia Hedenland Teneshia Kragness Abate Terefe Dean Van Der Werf HOUSING COMMISSION Mark Goodell, Chair Kathie Amdahl Tamika Baskin David Johnson Joan Schonning PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Bud Sorenson, Chair Travis Bonovsky Jill Dalton Gail Ebert Thomas Shinnick Judy Thorbus Jerome Witalka PLANNING COMMISSION Randall Christensen, Chair Alexander Koenig John MacMillan Abraham Rizvi Stephen Schonning Rochelle Sweeney Susan Tade NORTHWEST SUBURBS CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Darryl Sannes SHINGLE CREEK AND WEST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS David Vlasin David Mulla CITY COUNCIL THANKS VOLUNTEER RESIDENT COMMISSIONERS The City of Brooklyn Center is very fortunate to have many dedicated residents willing to serve on commissions. These commissions provide an opportunity for residents to assist the City Council in reviewing many important issues facing the City of Brooklyn Center. There are four City advisory commissions, as well as the court-appointed Charter Commission and two multi-city commissions. The City Council would like to publicly thank these commissioners for their dedicated service. 4 Winter 2018, Edition 202 NEWS Ci t y Community Development DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT: Crescent Cove The former North Memorial Residential Hospice Home (located at 4201 58th Ave N) is now home to Crescent Cove Respite and Hospice Home for Kids. Nestled behind a tree-lined drive and set along the shore of Upper Twin Lake, Crescent Cove is the result of years of fundraising and recent changes in Minnesota legislation to allow hospice care for children and young adults. Crescent Cove will provide short, respite breaks for children (0-21 years of age) with life-threatening conditions and their families, and an alternative option for providing compassionate, end-of-life care. With six bedrooms, a family suite, therapy rooms, and a recreational space, Crescent Cove provides 24-hour, on-site pediatric palliative care. Crescent Cove is the first dedicated respite and hospice home for children in the Midwest, and one of only three in the entire United States. A grand opening and open house event was held on November 16, 2017. For more information, please visit: www. crescentcove.org. Under Construction • The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center (6121 Brooklyn Blvd) – Opening Spring 2018 • Tim Horton’s Coffee Shop / Sprint (5500 Brooklyn Blvd) – Opening Spring 2018 • Domino’s Pizza (1090 Shingle Creek Crossing, #102)— Opening Winter 2018 • TopGolf (6420 Camden Ave N) – Opening Late Summer/Early Fall 2018 Approved Plan • HOM Furniture (2501 County Rd 10) –Anticipated Construction Start: Summer 2018 • Bank of America (2545 County Rd 10) – Anticipated Construction Start: Spring 2018 • Luther Mazda / Mitsubishi Dealership (4435 68th Ave N) – Anticipated Construction Start: Spring 2018 Now Open • Crescent Cove Respite and Hospice Home for Kids (4201 58th Ave N) – Opened November 2017 Pending Plans • Adult Day Care (6101 and 6107 Brooklyn Blvd) • Commercial Storage Facility (1950 57th Ave N) • CAPI (5930 Brooklyn Blvd) State of the Cities Luncheon Brooklyn Center’s Mayor Tim Willson (pictured right) joined the mayors of Osseo, Maple Grove, and Brooklyn Park at the North Hennepin Area Chamber’s State of the Cities Luncheon on Thursday, January 11, 2018. During this event, each mayor highlighted 2017 accomplishments and visions for 2018. Photo courtesy of Justin Cox Photography Photo courtesy of Crescent Cove UPDATES 5 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org City News GET READY! FOR A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP APPLY TO JOIN BROOKLYNK TODAY BrookLynk works to connect youth to essential job skills training and opportunities for paid summer internships. In its first two years of programming, BrookLynk has been able to successfully match nearly 100 young people to paid summer internships with local employers. To be eligible for a paid summer internship, each young person must first attend Get Ready! training. Get Ready! training provides youth with job skills. As part of this training, students will learn how to build a strong resume, interview, and learn other skills such as professional communication, workplace ethics, and networking. There are two sessions scheduled at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park. Youth may choose from: TRAINING – March 24, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. OR March 31, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MOCK INTERVIEW – March 28 OR April 4 In order to qualify for BrookLynk, youth must be between the ages of 14-21, by June 1 2018, live or attend school in Brooklyn Park or Brooklyn Center, face a barrier to employment, and have not previously or currently be enrolled in college. For information contact Luis Salado-Herrera at 612-834-6108 or visit www. brookLynk.works/apply. Kelly Mertes and the “Rec on the Go” program receive prestigious “Tommy Johnson Award” On January, 9, 2018 Kelly Mertes (pictured right) and the “Rec on the Go” program received the prestigious “Tommy Johnson Award” at the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association annual awards program. This was a joint award with the City of Brooklyn Park. Last fall, the “Rec on the Go” program was selected for an “Award of Excellence” from the Minnesota Recreation & Parks Association, in the programming and events category. There were a total of twenty one “Awards of Excellence” presented in seven categories. The Tommy Johnson Award selects a single “Award of Excellence” project or initiative that best exemplifies the characteristics and values that Tommy Johnson was known for: innovation, futuristic, revolutionary and/or creative with ideas and initiatives that help establish future trends, philosophical change, and sharing of new resources and new exciting concepts. Big congratulations to Kelly and the rest of the “Rec on the Go” staff on this important recognition! 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Now Underway Every 10 years the City of Brooklyn Center, along with other cities, counties, and townships located throughout the seven-county metropolitan region, are required to update their Comprehensive Plan, and it’s that time again! The Comprehensive Plan is an important document because it defines the City of Brooklyn Center’s vision for the future and establishes a guide for how the City will grow and change over the next 20 years. The completed Comprehensive Plan will serve as a road map to address the City’s future land use, transportation, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, parks, utilities, and public facilities. The City kicked off the public engagement process at the annual Holly Day event held on December 3rd. As it was the City’s first opportunity to hear from residents, we’ll be reaching out for more feedback over the coming months. The City will be providing updates on upcoming events and other opportunities to share your ideas about how Brooklyn Center should look in 2040 through the City’s official website: www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/ Questions regarding the update process can be directed to City Planner/Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh at (763) 569-3319 or by email at: gmcintosh@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us. 6 Winter 2018, Edition 202 NEWS Ci t y “HANDS ONLY” CPR AVAILABLE IN BROOKLYN CENTER Brooklyn Center Fire and Police have come together to form Brooklyn Center “Heart Safe.” The goal of the program is to train as many people as possible in “Hands Only” CPR. It’s been found that by just providing chest compressions can increase the chance of survival by 85% if someone is having a Sudden Cardiac Arrest! Since 2015, over 2,800 people have been trained in “Hands Only” CPR. On January 9, 2017 Brooklyn Center received its Heart Safe designation. Any business, organization, or group in Brooklyn Center can receive this training at no cost. We have trained at car dealerships, churches, Cub Scouts, Girls Scouts, Little League, safety camps, and schools just to name a few. Our Most notable accomplishment was getting the Brooklyn Center Jr./Sr. High School designated first in the State as a Jr./Sr. High Public High School to become a Heart Safe Campus. This included training the student body, teachers, transportation staff and all coaches in “hands only” CPR. Again, any business, school, or organization in Brooklyn Center can receive this training at no cost. We are working toward having classes open to the public. If interested, contact Brandon Gautsch, Fire Inspector/ Fire and Life Safety Educator/Heart Safe Coordinator at 763-549-3642 or bgautsch@ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us. FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT The Brooklyn Center Fire Department (BCFD) will be actively recruiting for paid-on-call firefighter positions in 2018. Being a Brooklyn Center firefighter is a unique part-time job with both scheduled and unscheduled response hours that are not predictable. Our firefighters work full-time in other careers, then attend training and respond outside of their normal job hours. Over 80% of fire departments in Minnesota and the Twin Cities operate this way. This job requires commitment and motivation to progress through training and meet ongoing department requirements. Applicants must be over 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and currently live within a six-minute response area to one of our two fire stations, as determined by BCFD. In addition, the applicant is subject to written testing, an interview, a criminal background check, driving record check, psychological exam, and medical exam. The applicant must pass all requirements to continue on in the process. This process takes some time, and has several steps. Access the fire department web site to learn more: www. cityofbrooklyncenter.org/fire 2018 Recruitment Timeline • Applications open January • Active recruiting: January through August • Becoming a Firefighter Informational Meetings: Thursday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. • Application Deadline: Monday, August 13 at 11:29 p.m. • Written Exam: Thursday, August 23, 6:30 p.m. • Interviews: Wednesday, September 5, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Interviews: Thursday, September 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Physical Ability Testing: September • Background Checks: October • Conditional offer of employment made following successful passing of driving and criminal history checks • Medical Evaluation: Scheduled with conditional offer • Psychological Assessment: Scheduled following successful medical evaluation • Confirmation of Employment by October-November • Start in November Community Safety 7 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org 28TH ANNUAL POLICE & CITIZENS AWARDS CEREMONY Sponsored by Brooklyn Center Crime Prevention Program TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 7:00 P.M. Brooklyn Center Community Center Constitution Hall 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 PREVENTING AUTO THEFTS With cold weather here, we need to remember a few basic tips so that we do not become victims of auto theft or theft from autos. • Lock your vehicle. • Do NOT leave valuables visible in your car. Lock them in your trunk before you reach your destination. Even small items such as loose change or sunglasses can be attractive to a thief. • Do NOT leave your vehicle running unattend- ed with the keys in the ignition to warm up. It takes only seconds for a thief drive away with your car. • Under Brooklyn Center City Ordinance 27- 122, which applies to unattended motor vehicles, it is a misdemeanor to leave a vehi- cle unattended without stopping the engine and removing the keys; you can be ticketed for this! • Vehicle remote start systems where the key is removed from the ignition are exempt from ordinance 27-122. • Know your vehicle – especially if it is a ‘push button’ or ‘proximity key’ enabled vehicle. Some vehicles can be driven without the key inside of the vehicle or in the ignition. Test your car before leaving it running unattend- ed or ask your vehicle dealer or mechanic about how your vehicle operates. • If your vehicle can be driven without the keys in the ignition or a key fob inside of the vehicle, you can be ticketed for violation of ordinance 27-122. • The best option for warming up your vehicle is utilizing a remote engine start system! If you have questions, please contact Auto Theft Officer, Mike Peterson at 763-503-3226 or mpeterson@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us. SHOP WITH A COP EVENT A SUCCESS On Thursday, December 14, 2017 the Police Department participated in the 2nd annual Shop with a Cop event hosted at Walmart. This year, Police Officers, Cadets, and Explorers assisted 25 children with their Christmas shopping lists. Walmart was a fantastic host and all involved were given dinner after the shopping. All the gifts were wrapped by staff and then given to very appreciative families. Thanks again to Walmart ($2500) and Luther Auto ($500) for donations provided for this event, as well as to all of those involved in the planning, shopping and wrapping. It was a true team effort. Save the Date 2018 POLICE DEPARTMENT NEIGHBORHOOD AREA MEETINGS May 17 Twin Lakes Park6:00-7:30 PM June 20 Firehouse Park 6:00-7:30 PM July 19 Bellvue Park 6:00-7:30 PM September 11West Palmer Lake Park6:00-7:30 PM For more information contact 763-503-3272 8 Winter 2018, Edition 202 NEWS Ci t y City Budget The adopted 2018 budget, in financial terms, sets forth the action plan of the City. The priorities for staff, infrastructure improvement and service response are reflected in the allocation of resources in the plan developed in City Council Joint Work Sessions with the Financial Commission during the months of June through November 2017. The expenditure levels are focused on maintaining current services and on the achievement of the City’s strategic priorities. The overall General Fund budget increase is 4.39% and the overall tax levy increase is 5.63%. The property tax levy increase is, in large part, a result of a new debt service levy dedicated for the repayment of a 2017 bond issue used to finance neighborhood infrastructure reconstruction improvements. 2018 WHERE DO GENERAL FUND DOLLARS COME FROM? WHERE DO GENERAL FUND DOLLARS GO? 9 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org The 2018 Budget Highlights: • Issuance of $10.3 million of debt to finance capital improvements including the street, water, and storm sewer portions of the infrastructure improvement project for Firehouse Park Area Reconstruction and Water Tower No. 2 Reconditioning. This debt issue provides the needed funding for the continuation of our street and utilities neighborhood reconstruction program. • Establishment of a Communications and Engagement division, including funding allocated to branding and marketing efforts, website re-design, and community engagement initiatives. • Reorganization of the Business & Development and Building & Community Standards Departments into a Community Development Department. This new department will be led by a Community Development Director who will also oversee the economic development activities of the City. • The creation of a full-time business assistance specialist position that will provide the necessary assistance to current, start-up, and relocating businesses. The position will also work to identify workforce opportunities for current Brooklyn Center residents. • The addition of a recreation program supervisor to oversee Community Center operations, including aquatics and fitness programs. • Purchase of a training simulator for police officers that will allow officers to receive scenario style decision- based training. The simulator will be continually updated for new scenarios based on targeted situational training needs and current events. • The budget includes funding for 2040 Comprehensive Plan updates, including public feedback sessions that will serve as the master planning document of future land- use within the City. • Funding for the transition of the BrookLynk youth internship program from the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance to city operations (Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park) and continued support and involvement with the Alliance in efforts related to youth programming, statistical tracking, strategy, access, outreach, and program quality. • Planned infrastructure improvements that include: Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor (49th Avenue to Bass Lake Road), Firehouse Park Area Neighborhood Reconstruction Project, Bellvue Avenue mill and overlay, and Water Tower #2 reconditioning. • An appropriated General Fund contingency of $125,000 available for unanticipated expenditures. 10 Winter 2018, Edition 202 NEWS Ci t y City Budget The Median Value Residential Property in the City is $167,000 compared to the prior year value of $150,000, which is an increase in market value of 11.3%. The Median Value Residential Property will pay approximately $991 in City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority property taxes in 2018 compared to $908 in 2017, which is an increase of $83. The City’s taxable market value is estimated at $1,869,271,194, which is an increase of $191,775,079 (11.4%) from last year. For the 4th consecutive year, the taxable market value increase is driven by increases in residential (14.0%) and apartment (10.5%). Class Payable 2017Payable 2018 Change (%) Commercial $ 299,718,000 $ 312,846,800 4.2% Industrial 122,847,400 133,666,600 8.8% Residential 1,041,016,915 1,186,339,754 14.0% Apartment 213,457,800 235,949,040 10.5% Other 456,000 469,000 2.9% Totals $ 1,677,496,115 $ 1,869,271,194 11.4% 2018 2018 COST OF GENERAL FUND – MEDIAN VALUE HOME This chart (right) provides a cost breakdown of the property taxes paid by the median value home (excluding Housing & Redevelopment Authority property taxes) in terms of tax dollar cost of the services provided by the City. In 2018, the typical homeowner will pay approximately $394 for police, $178 for public works, $140 for general government, $79 for community recreation, $63 for fire and emergency preparedness and $64 for community development activities. TAXABLE MARKET VALUE 11 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org The City annually compares its utility rates to nine other cities that are considered to be similar to Brooklyn Center. The rates shown in the following table are for the comparison cities and their 2017 rates. The rates were used to calculate the typical residential quarterly bill. The results of that comparison show Brooklyn Center remains near the bottom. The City’s 2018 bill for these services of $155.75 compares favorably to an average of $179.84. *White Bear Lake does not operate a storm water utility FROZEN WATER LINES When the weather is cold, as experienced by Brooklyn Center residents in the winter of 2015, there is a potential for your water service to freeze out in the street and prevent your home from getting water. Here are guidelines to follow if you suspect that your waterline may be frozen: 1. If you have had a frozen water service in the past, you will receive a letter from the Utility Department to get on the waterline freeze prevention program in early January. Make sure you follow through with the requirements of the program. 2. If you experience no or reduced water pressure, please call the City immediately. Staff will come out and determine if you have a frozen water service. 3. If the waterline is frozen, you will receive a Frozen Water Service Line Repair Agreement and Waiver. Once this is signed, the City will make every effort to assist the homeowner with thawing of the water service. 4. Once the water service is thawed, you will need to get on the freeze prevention program immediately. If we are unsuccessful in thawing your water service, the City will provide guidance for other options. If your pipes are frozen or if you have questions, please contact the Utility Billing Division at (763) 569-3390, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours, contact 911 (Hennepin County Dispatch) and City Public Works staff will be notified. 2018 UTILITY RATES SECOND LOWEST 12 Winter 2018, Edition 202 NEWS Ci t y City CONTACTS Council Members Mayor Tim Willson Voicemail: (763) 569-3450 mayorwillson@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember Marquita Butler Voicemail: (763) 569-3446 councilmemberbutler@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember April Graves Voicemail: (763) 569-3448 councilmembergraves@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson Voicemail: (763) 569-3444 councilmemberlawrence-anderson@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember Dan Ryan Voicemail: (763) 569-3445 councilmemberryan@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us City Manager Curt Boganey (763) 569-3300 Printed on recycled paper City PHONE NUMBERS Administration ..............................................(763) 569-3300 Community Development ............................(763) 569-3330 Inspections, Code Enforcement, Ownership Services Public Works/Engineering ............................(763) 569-3340 Parks, Streets, Utilities ...............................(763) 569-7100 Finance .......................................................... (763) 569-3320 Utility Billing .............................................(763) 569-3390 Community Center .......................................(763) 569-3400 Activity Weather Line ...............................(763) 569-3442 Earle Brown Heritage Center .......................(763) 569-6300 Centerbrook Golf Course ..............................(763) 549-3750 Fire ................................................................(763) 549-3600 Police (General Info) .....................................(763) 569-3333 Emergency & Non-Emergency Officer Assistance ......911 City COUNCIL MEETINGS City Council Regular Session meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7 pm. Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45 pm before Council meetings for persons who wish to address the City Council about issues not scheduled on the agenda. City Council Work Sessions are held immediately following the Regular Session City Council meetings. City Council Meetings are broadcast live on cable Channel 16. Replays shown Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Wednesdays at 2:30 am and 10:30 am. You may also watch City Council meetings on-line, on demand at your convenience through a link on the City website. Call City Hall to verify meeting dates or visit the City’s website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org e-mail: info@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us City Hall (763) 569-3300 Job Information Line (763) 569-3307 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO. 2170