HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 06-24 CCM Work SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WORK SESSION
JUNE 24, 2019
CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work
Session called to order by Mayor/President Mike Elliott at 9:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor/President Mike Elliott and Councilmembers/Commissioners April Graves, Kris
Lawrence -Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Councilmember/Commissioner Marquita Butler was absent
and excused. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Development Director
Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, and City Attorney Troy Gilchrist.
CO -RESPONDER MODEL FOR MENTAL HEALTH RELATED 911 CALLS
Police Chief Tim Gannon reviewed the issue of the embedded mental health expert model within
Police operations. He added he put together some information on different models that are used
in local metro area cities, the most common of which is a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). He
noted the City Council/EDA requested an update after several residents came forward asking for
a co -responder for mental health calls in Brooklyn Center.
Police Chief Gannon reviewed different local cities' crisis management plans. He added many
officers to make contact with a citizen in crisis, do a follow-up report, and request that a
specialist make contact the next day. Officers have additional resources and referrals to ensure
that a citizen in crisis gets the help they need. This model works well with people who require
repeated help.
Police Chief Gannon stated Minneapolis police have embedded social workers going out on calls
to patients, working as a team with first responders. He reviewed data taken Minneapolis, as
well as the St. Paul model.
Police Chief Gannon stated Maple Grove Police have case management style with follow up on
911 calls. A lot of agencies are contracting on a case by case basis with Cope.
Police Chief Gannon stated the City of Duluth had had a "direct response model" in place for a
few years, working with repeat offenders. He added this has been successful and there has been
a drop in the number of calls.
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Mayor/President Elliott stated it makes sense to have the officers trained and able to offer
resources, as they are often the ones who make contact when a situation is critical.
Police Chief Gannon stated the University of Minnesota Police are starting a CIT program to
address with mental health issues on campus.
Mayor/President Elliott asked whether calls to other area cities include mental health checks. He
asked how much of this issue is related to the opioid drug overdose epidemic. Police Chief
Gannon stated it is a big problem, but a small percentage. He added mental health checks are
more frequent.
Police Chief Gannon stated the City of Brooklyn Center Police Force has 25 officers trained in
CIT, as well as a crisis negotiation team. He added officers are required to do additional online
training every month.
Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked how long it would be before the entire police force is
fully trained. Police Chief Gannon stated it is a 5 -day course, that is prohibitively expensive, but
having all the officers trained would be very beneficial. He added he would recommend that all
49 officers receive training.
Police Chief Gannon stated he recommends the "case management" style as the best approach.
He added another agency could partner with the City to review best practices.
Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated Hennepin County could be a good resource for
Brooklyn Center, and the City of Brooklyn Park might also be able to provide information and
feedback.
Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated case management is a good resource but not the
only successful method. She added she is happy to see that progress has been made. She noted
she is grateful that there is a negotiator team within the Department.
Mayor/President Elliott agreed with Councilmember/Commissioner Graves' comments. He
added he would like to see additional options for the City's response to mental health crises.
Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stated he is satisfied that the City is taking sufficient action
with its resources. He added he would consider options subject to the recommendation of Police
Chief Gannon.
Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she would like to learn more about the Duluth
model. Police Chief Gannon stated there is a lot of information online.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Councilmember/Commissioner
Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work
Session at 10:40 p.m.
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Motion passed unanimously.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER)
ss. Certification of Minutes
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, certifies:
That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work
Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on June 24, 2019.
2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at
Brooklyn Center City Hall.
3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its July 8, 2019, Regular Session.
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Barbara Suciu, City Clerk
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Mike Elliott, Mayor