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Home My WebLink About2021 EDITION 218 FEB_MAR CodeRED Notification System Coming to Brooklyn Center. CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications. Complete registration after enrolling. City Council Thanks Volunteer Citizen Commissioners The City of Brooklyn Center is very fortunate to have many dedicated citizens willing to serve on commissions. These commissions provide an opportunity for citizens 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 three multi-city commissions. The City Council would like to publicly thank these commissioners for their dedicated service. In This Issue MTC Reopens Lobby 2 Council Members Take Oath 2 Stay Warm 3 Highway 252/I-94 Meeting 4 Call for Art 4 Round 2 Innovation Grant 5 Covid 19 Resources Internet Essentials 6 CAPI USA is Seeking Volunteers 7 CEAP is here to help! 8 BrookLynk Get Ready! 9 Bins and Barrels Sale 10 Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance 10 Curbside Cleanup 11 Community Cleanup Event 12 Water Efficiency Rebate Program 12 Preventing Frozen Pipes 13 Community Safety 14 Charter Commission Mark Goodell, Chair Sandra Gilmore Lars McCritty Donald Bumgarner Charlene Johnson Dan Ryan Gail Ebert Stanley Leino Tim Willson Kathryn Ellgren Robert Marvin Financial Commission Teneshia Kragness, Chair Taofeek Ishola Dean Van Der Werf David Dwapu Emmanuel Kpaleh Housing Commission Mark Goodell, Chair Lindsay Cremona Paul Oman Kathie Amdahl Park and Recreation Commission Bud Sorenson, Chair Travis Bonovsky Gail Ebert Planning Commission Peter Omari, Chair Kellie Hmong John MacMillan Alfreda Daniels Stephanie Jones Sizi Goyah Alexander Koenig Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Darryl Sannes Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions David Vlasin David Mulla The City of Brooklyn Center would also like to express their appreciation to the following residents that have served on various commissions in 2020 that are no longer serving. Randy, Christensen (Planning), Jill Dalton (Park & Recreation), Joan Schonning (Housing), Stephen Schonning (Planning), Rochelle Sweeney (Planning), Susan Tade (Planning), and Judy Thorbus (Park & Recreation and Charter). Your years of volunteering on City Commissions have had a lasting impact on the City of Brooklyn Center. NEWSCityCity of Brooklyn Center Celebrating the news, events & cultures that connect us February | March 2021, Edition 218 Council Members Take Oath of Office On Monday, January 4, 2021, Marquita Butler and Kris Lawrence-Anderson took their oath of office in separate private ceremonies in the Council Chambers. For Marquita Butler, she is starting her second term and for Kris Lawrence-Anderson this is her third term as members of the City Council. The newly re-elected council members also participated in a Ceremonial Swearing-In at the January 11 City Council meeting. Congratulations to both Council Members in their re-election. 2 February | March 2021, Edition 218 NEWS CityCity News MTC Reopens Lobby February 2021 The Brooklyn Center Transit Center reopened the lobby recently. Metro Transit travelers can now enjoy the renovations that have been completed since September 2020: • Replacing plaza concrete, seating & bike racks • Improvements to accessibility • Canopies added at either end of the plaza • Adding indoor ticket machines • Refreshed interior • Renovated public restrooms • Adding a $20 Go-To Card vending machine A few remaining tasks – like painting the outdoor canopies and replacing fencing – will take place this spring. Metro Transit appreciates your patience during the construction and look forward to serving you at the improved transit center! If you have questions or concerns, please contact outreach staff Joanna Hubbard-Rivera at Joanna.Hubbard-Rivera@metrotransit.org. Parking Restriction Reminder In the case a Snow Event of 2 ½ inches or more is declared, parking restrictions will take effect. This means there should be no on-street parking until the roads are plowed curb to curb. Vehicles not removed are subject to issuance of a citation to allow for snow plowing. For more Snow and Ice Control information, visit: cityofbrooklyncenter.org or sign up for alerts at cityofbrooklyncenter.org/notifyme. Even after streets are plowed, no parking is allowed on any City street between 2:00 and 6:00 am or for more than 6 consecutive hours at any other time. 3 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Before going to any warming site • Call ahead of time, if possible, to assure they are open. • All warming sites offer space to escape the cold, but only some sites offer services like food and case management. • Due to the ongoing pandemic, safety protocols like social distancing will be expected. Could your organization, church, or building provide warming space? Contact us at endhomelessness@ hennepin.us to partner with Hennepin County to provide this essential service. Warming Site Locations: Catholic Charities: Adult Opportunity Center 612-204-8300 740 – 17th Street East M – Sa: 8 am – 12:30 pm Breakfast is 8 – 9 am Lunch is 11:30 am – 12:30 pm • Daytime resources connecting people with medical and mental health care, breakfast and lunch, showers, laundry internet access, and employment counseling • Metro Transit bus routes 2, 5, 9, 14 Hennepin County Government Center 612-348-3000 300 – 6th Street South M - F, excluding certain holidays 6 am – 6 pm • Space to sit and warm-up, no services on site • Must socially distance and wear mask • Metro Transit bus routes 5, 14, 19, 22, 94, C Line • Light rail: Blue Line and Green Line – Government Plaza Station House of Charity – Food Centre 612-594-2000 714 Park Avenue South Open M - F: noon to 4 pm when windchill is at 0 degrees or lower • Public meals from noon to 1 pm every weekday no matter the temperature • Bus routes 5, 14, 19, 94 (Express), C line • Light rail: Blue Line and Green Line – U.S. Bank Stadium Station (0.2 mile walk) Minneapolis Central Library – Resource Center 300 Nicollet Mall M & Th, 1 to 4 pm Located in former coffee shop space; additional space and computer access available for short visits within the Minneapolis Central Library. • Providing indoor heated space, WiFi and phone charging for a limited number of people. One on one help from Hennepin County Human Services staff to sign up for county benefits and get connected with housing and crisis resources. • Bus routes 5, 9, 18, 22, 25, 61, 94, 755, Metro C Line • Light rail: Blue Line and Green Line – Nicollet Mall station .3 mile Minneapolis City Hall 612-596-9512 350 South 5th Street Minneapolis 55415 M - F, excluding certain holidays 6 am to 6 pm • Space to sit and warm-up, but no services on site • Must socially distance and wear a mask • Metro Transit bus routes 5, 14, 19, 22, 94, C Line • Light rail: Blue Line and Green Line – Government Plaza Station The Bridge for Youth (ages 10-17 only) 612-230-6601 1111 – 22nd Street West Minneapolis 55405 Open when temperatures drop below -15 degrees • Warm up, grab a warm coat, mittens and scarf, have a cup of hot cocoa/ coffee, and charge your phone • Overnight accommodations could be provided if appropriate • Bus routes 2, 6, 12, 17, 114, 115 Youthlink (ages 16-24 only) 612-252-1200 41 – 12th Street North M – F: 24 hours a day, Sa – Su: 6 pm – 9 am • Extended overnight drop-in and immediate need support available • Metro Transit bus routes 4, 6, 9, 12 Stay Warm When the temperature or wind-chill become dangerously low, these places are open during specified hours. Everyone is welcome. Additional emergency shelter beds available Due to the current severe cold, additional emergency shelter beds for single adults have been made available. Please contact the Adult Shelter Connect at 612-248- 2350 to access these beds. COMING SPRING 2021 4 February | March 2021, Edition 218 NEWS CitySave the Date Upcoming Heritage Celebrations 2021 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 Celebrations. March Irish-American Heritage Month March 25 Greek Independence Day April 14 Pan American DayDo you have a creative idea for a community project?: Consider applying for a grant through the City of Brooklyn Center for up to $750. Grants will fund creative projects to assist in creating problem- solving solutions for neighborhood improvement and beyond. There are 4 rounds of funding available with various deadlines. Successful applicants for round two will be notified in May. Eligible activity categories include the following: • Emotional health and well-being • Community led education opportunities • Beautification (Including various art) • Crime prevention (Neighborhood Watch Groups) • Clean up of parks and neighborhoods • Election information/Voter registration • Communication (Health and safety resources available to residents) Prospective applicants are required to submit: • Cover Letter (A short summary of project and experience to complete the project) • Completed Application Located at cityofbrooklyncenter.org/DocumentCenter/View/8136 Questions: Email Xiong Thao at xthao@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Questions must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the submission date to allow for an adequate response. Ways to submit application and attachments: Email: xthao@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us or jericksen@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Mail/drop-off: City of Brooklyn Center Attn: Joel Ericksen 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 5 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Apply For Round 2 Now! Consider applying for a grant through the City of Brooklyn Center for up to $750. Grants will fund creative projects to assist in creating problem-solving solutions for neighborhood improvement and beyond. There are 4 rounds of funding available with various deadlines. Successful applicants for round two will be notified in May. Eligible activity categories include the following: •Emotional health and well-being •Community led education opportunities •Beautification (Including various art) •Crime prevention (Neighborhood Watch Groups) •Clean up of parks and neighborhoods •Election information/Voter registration •Communication (Health and safety resources available to residents) Prospective applicants are required to submit: •Cover Letter (A short summary of project and experience to complete the project) •Completed Application (Located at cityofbrooklyncenter.org/DocumentCenter/View/8136) NEIGHBORHOOD INNOVATION GRANT Ways to submit application and attachments: Email: xthao@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us or jericksen@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Mail/drop-off: City of Brooklyn Center Attn: Joel Ericksen 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Deadline April 30, 2021 (4:30 p.m.) Questions: Email Xiong Thao at xthao@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us (Questions must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the submission date to allow for an adequate response.) Do you have a creative idea for a community project?: Partnering with the City of Brooklyn CenterApplicationCity Be a Brooklyn Center resident Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others Live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available Have not had Comcast Internet in the last 90 days Brooklyn Center is providing promo codes for a year of Comcast Essentials Internet to those who are in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. * To qualify you must be a Brooklyn Center resident and fill out our city application. Applicants name: Address: (where services will be used) Phone/Email: (Perferred method of contact) Check all boxes that apply: Completed applications should be returned to the Utility Bill drop box outside City Hall (6301Shingle Creek Pkwy) or email to internetessentials@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us. Any questions call City Hall @ (763)569-3300 If the city deems you qualified to receive a code for the internet program, it does not guarantee you are automatically qualified for the Comcast Essentials Internet Program (www.internetessentials.com) Due to the Coronavirus emergency, households with outstanding debt that is less than one year old may be eligible for Internet Essentials. We are waiving this qualification if you apply and are approved by 6/30/21. After 6/30/21, standard eligibility rules apply. 6 February | March 2021, Edition 218 NEWS City Free Cloth Masks for BC Residents Available for Pick-Up For a limited time, cloth masks will be available free to Brooklyn Center residents. Cloth masks are available at CEAP, CAPI, WAFSC, the Community Center, the front lobby of the police and west fire stations (please call ahead for hours of operation). 7 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Covid-19 Resources CAPI USA is Seeking Food Shelf Volunteers CAPI USA, a social services nonprofit in Brooklyn Center, is seeking volunteers for their food shelf on Brooklyn Boulevard. Due to COVID-19, in 2020, the number of those served at the food shelf went from 2,000 to 8,000. As the organization moved to a curbside/delivery model, this increase in service has impacted the need to have more grocery boxes packed and ready to be distributed. Volunteers will help unload shipments, restock shelves, and pack grocery boxes for curbside pickup and delivery to seniors. CAPI is looking for individuals or can accommodate groups of 3-5 people per shift. Volunteer shifts are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, with an ideal commitment of 1.5 hours per shift. This is an ongoing need and CAPI would welcome any individual or group that would like to volunteer on a regular basis. If interested, contact Rachel Prochaska: Rachel.prochaska@capiusa.org or call 612-767-3686. For more information on the other services and programs that CAPI provides, visit www.capiusa.org. Members of AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America) volunteer at CAPI packing boxes for curbside pickup. 8 February | March 2021, Edition 218 NEWS CityCommunity Resources The West African Family & Community Services Food Shelf is open to all Brooklyn Center residents during COVID-19. The food shelf focuses on culturally specific food for West Africans and all others. Please stop by to make your selections of foods. The food shelf practices social distancing while customers select goods on site. Location: 7200 Brooklyn Blvd | Brooklyn Center, MN Open: Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm CEAP is here to help! CEAP has received funding to assist households who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. CEAP is reviewing applications for renters impacted by COVID-19 who live in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Golden Valley, Greenfield, Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Robbinsdale, or Rogers. Please carefully read the eligibility information before applying and apply here: ceap.org/what-we-do/housing- assistance.html If you have questions about CEAP’s housing assistance program for renters impacted by COVID-19, please call us at 763-450-3672. CEAP is here to provide delicious and nutritious foods for every family in our community. That’s why 60% of the food consists of fresh produce, including vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy. The best shelf-stable products round out the rest of our grocery supplies. All neighbors are welcome at CEAP. CEAP’s Food Market uses appointments to ensure that everyone has a pleasant experience shopping. If you are interested in visiting CEAP’s food shelf and receiving food, please make an appointment by calling our office at 763-566- 9600 (se habla español). We schedule same-day and next- day appointments. The needs of our community are continuing to increase. CEAP is here for your family and every member of our community. Your donation to CEAP will mobilize resources, share abundance and nourish neighbors in our community. Support your community and CEAP’s mission through a tax- deductible gift today. ceap.org/get-involved/donate-overview/donate.html BrookLynk Get Ready! Work Readiness Training Looking to land a job, but don't know how? Already have a job and want to learn more skills? We can help! BrookLynk provides training that prepares young people ages 14-21 with the skills they need to successfully land a job and to navigate the work environment. Get Ready! is a requirement for all youth between ages 16-21, who live or go to school in Brooklyn Park/Center and intends to apply for the paid internship program. There are only five steps to completing the Get Ready! Training. Visit our website brooklynk-bpbc.teachable.com Create an account or log in if you already have an account with us. Enroll in Get Ready! 2021 Complete the registration making sure you hit “Done” to submit and begin your training. Complete the exist survey when you are finished with the course-then receive a downloadable certificate of completion. If you have question or difficulty completing these steps please contact Paul Vang paul.vang@brooklyk.works or Nyoka Sewell nyoka.sewell@brooklynk.works. 9 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Brookdale Library is open to the public for short in-person visits. Library staff will be on-site to provide additional assistance to help make your visit successful. All visitors to Hennepin County buildings are required to wear face coverings. Please visit tinyurl.com/ HCLcovid for more info and to prepare for your visit. Please note that meeting rooms, study rooms, children’s play areas, and lounges will not be available for use at this time. More information about current services will be added to hclib.org/about/closure-faq as it becomes available. Services include: · Retrieving holds · Browsing languages · Limited browsing · Quick reference support · Checking out items · Returning library materials · Computer use · eBooks 10 February | March 2021, Edition 218 NEWS CityClean and Green Bins and Barrels Sale Help yourself, help your wallet and help your earth at the same time. Purchase a rain barrel and/or a compost bin at a reduced price through the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM). Starting in March you can pre-order a bin or barrel on the RAM website recycleminnesota.org/work/compost-bins-rain- barrels Brooklyn Center residents get a $20 discount and you may also choose to pick up your order at the Brooklyn Park Operations & Maintenance Facility on Saturday, May 1. Use the discount code HRG20OFF when ordering. Food scraps such as fruit and vegetable peels, stale bread, wilted lettuce, coffee grounds, egg shells, and tea bags as well as weeds, faded flowers, and vines are among the things you can put into your compost instead of your garbage. Compost can be used as mulch and plant food in your yard. Keeping organic waste out of your garbage reduces your trash volume so you could switch to a smaller garbage cart and save money. Capture rain in a rain barrel and have a free source of water for your garden. In addition to saving you money, rain barrels can keep moisture away from your foundation and prevent debris from washing into our storm sewers. Mattress Recycling You might not realize it because they are so big, but mattresses can be recycled – just not in your cart. You can drop off mattresses at Second Chance Recycling in Minneapolis or pay a fee to have them pick up mattresses at your home. Second Chance Recycling is a social enterprise business that empowers people facing employment barriers to re-enter the workforce and achieve lifelong success within their communities. The Hennepin Recycling Group contracts with Second Chance Recycling to collect mattresses at the Special Materials Drop-Off Day. HRG pays a portion of the disposal fee to encourage residents to recycle mattresses. The next Drop-Off Day is Saturday, April 24. Services Offered by Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) offer several services to help Brooklyn Center residents with everything from first time home buyer down payment assistance, home energy audits as well as remodeling advisor visits. Down Payment Assistance Program Administered through the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), the program offers financial assistance with a down-payment for home buyers. Up to $10,000 in down payment assistance is available for homes purchased in Brooklyn Center. You must live, work, own a business or have a family member enrolled in a Brooklyn Center school to qualify. For more information, call (612) 335-5884. Home Energy Squad Brooklyn Center homeowners can schedule an appointment with a home energy advisor to help guide on steps to a more efficient home. Your home energy advisor can help find solutions for high utility bills, ice dams or cold spots in your home. To schedule a visit, call (612) 244-2484. Remodeling Advisor Visits Through CEE, this service offers a free visit from a home advisor to prioritize potential improvements to your home. Eligible projects include most interior and exterior permanent improvements such as: kitchen, flooring, windows, driveways and more! They can answer questions and provide feedback for energy efficient options for your home. Call (612) 335-5856 to schedule a visit. 11 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org This program is available to all residents in single-family homes, townhomes and multi-unit buildings up to 8 units that participate in the curbside recycling program. Residential waste only; no contractor or business-related materials. Curbside Clean-Up Get ready to do some heavy-duty spring cleaning. The city is divided into nine zones each with its own day of collection. To find your day use the interactive map on the website www. hrg-recycling.com on the Bulky Waste Curbside Clean-Up page. Brooklyn Center will hold its Bulky Waste Curbside Clean-Up from March 29, 2021 to April 9, 2021. Postcards with a map of your zone and a list of acceptable materials will be mailed to each eligible household in March. Acceptable items include old/unusable furniture, mattresses, carpet, general household junk (up to 100 lbs. per item), vacuum cleaners, and appliances. Items NOT accepted include: electronics (TVs, computers, etc.), hazardous material, paint, railroad ties, tires. You may dispose of hazardous material and paint for free at the Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility, 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park. They also accept electronics and tires. There is a small fee on some items. Have material out by 7 am on the day of collection in your zone. Trucks will only go through your area once. If you have questions please email BPOM@ BrooklynPark.org or call Recycling Administration at 763-493-8006. 12 February | March 2021, Edition 218 NEWS CityPublic Works Yard Waste Site Opens April 1 No fooling – you can get rid of those leaves, brush and other yard waste for free at the Maple Grove Yard Waste Site starting April 1. The site is located at 10300 Maple Grove Parkway. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 8 am to 7 pm and Sunday noon to 7 pm. For more information visit www. mgyardwaste.com or call HRG at 763-493-8006. Water Efficiency Rebate Program To encourage water conservation, the City of Brooklyn Center has received a grant from the Metropolitan Council to establish a rebate program to reduce municipal water use in both residential and commercial properties within the city. The rebate is 75% of the cost of the item, up to a maximum of $50 for WaterSense toilets, $100 for Energy Star washing machines and $200 for WaterSense irrigation controls, sprinkler heads, and/or rain sensors. Payment will be made upon successful completion of work and submission of payment rebate request form accompanied by original receipts for expenses. Payment is only for equipment cost. Labor charges are not applicable for rebates. Reimbursements will be issued on a first come first served basis until June 30 or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. To learn more visit www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/waterrebate or contact Andrew Hogg at 763-569-3327. 13 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org How to Prevent Frozen Services Pipes and Plumbing What is a Service Line? The Service line connects from the City water main to the building/house. Every house/building in Brooklyn Center has a water meter. The water meters are located in crawl spaces, behind walls, in boxes and closets in basements. When meters are in confined spaces they are subject to freezing. Please locate your meter in ensure the space is heated and/or well ventilated. Look for Cold Drafts Check around your home for areas where water supply lines are in unheated areas and take measures to prevent the flow of cold air in these areas. Common locations include: basement, crawl space, attic, garage, under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Don’t forget both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated. A hot water supply line can freeze just like a cold water supply line if water is not running through the pipe and the water temperatures become cold. Insulate Pipes Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a pipe sleeve or installing UL-listed heat tape, heat cable or similar materials on exposed pipes. Seal Home for Winter Repair broken windows, check doors and insulate areas that allow cold exterior air to enter. Be Prepared When Traveling Set your thermostat at 60 degrees or higher and have someone check your home regularly. Running one faucet at a trickle can help prevent frozen service. Find Water Shut-off Valve Determine where your water shut-off valve is in your house and learn how to use it. For most homes the shut-off valve is located near the water meter at the point where the water line comes into your home, usually in your basement. Protect Garage Pipes If you have plumbing in your garage, keep your garage door closed when it is very cold. Pipes in unheated garages or basements should be insulated. Winterize Outside Faucets Make sure the water line to the outside faucets (such as your garden hose) is turned off, the hoses are disconnected and the line is drained. Why do Service Lines Freeze: Water Temperature With the water already being cool as it enters our water distribution system, it takes very little exposure to colder temperatures for it to freeze. It is important that your water service lines are not exposed to colder air during winter months. Frost Depth Frost depth is the depth to which the ground is frozen. Water services in Brooklyn Center are typically installed at a depth that is not reached by frost. However, during severely cold and long winters, frost depth can reach the depth of your service. This usually occurs in February or early March. In early spring it may seem warmer, but frost is still deep in the ground and remains until regular overnight temperatures above freezing are reached. If the ground surrounding the service lines becomes frozen, it will cool the already cold water in the pipes and they can freeze. When the water stops moving, the temperature can lower quite quickly and freeze the water. Therefore, it is important to keep the water running and moving through the frost zone. If your service line or plumbing are susceptible to frost, you may want to consider letting your cold water run continuously from one faucet throughout the day and night. The amount of running water should be a little more than a trickle (half the diameter of a pencil). While this may not seem like an efficient solution, the associated utility charges could be less than the cost to repair or thaw your water service line. If you choose this option, the City recommends running water until April. Even as the weather warms up, the frost table is pushed lower, so the risk of frozen service lines could continue for several weeks beyond winter. Brooklyn Center Fire Department Programs Update Due to COVID 19 and the restrictions that were in place for much of 2020 programs offered by the Fire Department were put on hold or modified. Programs that were put on hold were the Smoke and CO Alarm Program and Heart Safe. Once restrictions loosen we will begin these programs up again. The Smoke and CO program will once again be open to residents of Brooklyn Center that need help in replacing or installing alarms in their homes. The Heart Safe program will continue to offer CPR and AED classes to schools, businesses, churches and other groups wanting training in this life saving skill. Both programs are free of charge to citizens of Brooklyn Center. Fire Prevention week in the Elementary Schools was modified. Instead of being able to visit the schools in person the fire department had CCX TV come out and video the fire safety program. The teachers in the schools were then given a copy of the presentation to show in their distant learning programs. This presentation can be found on the CCX website and on the Brooklyn Center Fire Facebook page. Fire extinguisher training was able to be done in person following outside small group guidelines. Once able to resume these programs, we will reach out with notifications. For more information contact Fire Inspector/Fire Life Safety Educator Brandon Gautsch at 763-549-3642 or bgautsch@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us 14 February | March 2021, Edition 218 NEWS CitySafe Community Police Department Events 2021 We are in the process of planning the 2021 event dates. It is our hope that we are able to host the events listed below in person this year. If we are unable to host some of the events, we are exploring options to host some of them virtually. Please check the City website at www. cityofbrooklyncenter.org for updates. May 19 Neighborhood Meeting Lions Park 6:00-7:30 pm June 22 Neighborhood Meeting Evergreen Park 6:00-7:30 pm July 15 Neighborhood Meeting Willow Lane 6:00-7:30 pm August 2 National Night Out Kickoff Centennial Park 6:00-8:00 pm August 3 National Night Out August 10-11 Safety Academy Community Center 8:00-4:30 pm September 15 Neighborhood Meeting Northport Park 6:00-7:30 pm 15 www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO. 2170 City CONTACTS Council Members Mayor Mike Elliott Voicemail: (763) 569-3449 mayorelliott@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) 585-7100 Finance .......................................................... (763) 569-3320 Utility Billing .............................................(763) 569-3390 Recreation & 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 7pm. Informal Open Forum is held at 6:45pm 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 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 2:30am and 10:30am. 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 cityofbrooklyncenter.org. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 cityofbrooklyncenter.org e-mail: info@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us City Hall (763) 569-3300 Job Information Line (763) 569-3307