Brooklyn Center public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings to approve 2025 utility rates for water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street lights, and recycling. The body will also consider a planning amendment for governmental offices at 2501 County Road 10.
- Public hearings for 2025 Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Street Light, and Recycling utility rates
- Public hearing for Planning Application No. 2024-012 regarding governmental offices at 2501 County Road 10
- Final payment and change orders 1-4 for Project No. 2024-07 (Lift Station No. 5 Rehabilitation)
- Resolution setting employer benefits contributions for full-time non-union employees (2025-2027)
- Adoption of a City Council Code of Conduct and Ethics
City Council
The Brooklyn Center City Council will approve its agenda and consent items, including several resolutions on special assessments, grant funding, and contract awards. Key decisions include establishing interest and rate structures for 2025 special assessments, accepting a contract for a pond maintenance project, and adopting grant awards for veterans housing and transit‑oriented development. The council will also declare November 30, 2024 as Small Business Saturday.
- Resolution establishing 2025 street and storm drainage special assessment rates
- Resolution establishing interest rate for 2025 special assessments
- Resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract to New Look Contracting, Inc. for Improvement Project No. 2024-06 2024 Pond 48-001 Maintenance Project
- Resolution accepting Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) funding grant for New Generations LLC – Veterans Housing
- Resolution declaring November 30, 2024, as Small Business Saturday
City Council
The City Council will discuss the adoption of the Opportunity Site Master Plan and a mill and overlay project for 67th Avenue and James Avenue. The body is also deciding on grant fund acceptances and initial commitments for the Highway 252/I-94 project.
- Improvement Project No. 2025-02: 67th Avenue and James Avenue Mill & Overlay
- Adoption of the Opportunity Site Master Plan
- Acceptance of Metropolitan Council 2024 Regional Solicitation grant funds for pedestrian facilities
- Initial requested commitments from MnDOT regarding the Highway 252/I-94 project
- Opting into Hennepin County's CDBG Consolidated Pool
City Council
The Brooklyn Center City Council will certify special assessments for utility service and nuisance abatement costs to the Hennepin County tax rolls. The body will also vote on a zoning text amendment that would allow religious assembly as a conditional use in a business mixed-use district.
- Certify special assessments for utility service and nuisance abatement to Hennepin County tax rolls
- Vote on zoning text amendment for religious assembly in Business Mixed-Use (MX-B) district
- Approve resolution for official public comment on Highway 252/I-94 analysis
- Proclamation recognizing Open Hands, Inc. for 25th anniversary
- Approve election judges for the November 5, 2024 General Election
City Council
The Brooklyn Center City Council will consider several resolutions, including approval of the September 9 meeting minutes, a purchase agreement for a used fire engine, and a professional services agreement for the Humboldt Ave (County Road 57) reconstruction project. The council will also accept a feasibility report and call a public hearing for the 67th Avenue and James Avenue improvement project, and will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending property maintenance standards. Finally, council members will vote on resolutions establishing the preliminary 2025 property tax levy and preliminary budget.
- Resolution approving the City Manager to sign a purchase agreement for a used fire engine
- Resolution authorizing execution of a Professional Services Agreement for Humboldt Ave (County Road 57) Reconstruction (Project No. 2026-01)
- Resolution accepting feasibility report and calling a public hearing for Improvement Project No. 2025-02, 67th Avenue and James Avenue Mill & Overlay
- Ordinance amendment to Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances regarding Property Maintenance Standards – second reading
- Resolutions approving the preliminary 2025 property tax levy and preliminary budget
City Council
The Brooklyn Center City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a grant application to install playground surfacing at select city parks, a grant application for a Highway 100 connectivity study at John Martin Drive, and contracts for an Expanded Response Team pilot with Hennepin County Human Services, the Public Health Department, and Canopy Roots. The council will also adopt the Emerald Ash Borer mitigation plan and receive an update on American Rescue Plan Act funding. Routine items such as approval of minutes, licenses, and an informal open forum are also on the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing a grant application for playground surfacing at select Brooklyn Center parks under the Hennepin Youth Play Area Grant
- Resolution authorizing a grant application for a Highway 100 connectivity study at John Martin Drive under the 2024 Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program
- Resolution authorizing contracts with Hennepin County Human Services, Public Health Department, and Canopy Roots for Expanded Response Team pilots
- Resolution approving the adoption of the Emerald Ash Borer mitigation plan
- ARPA Fund update presentation
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a study session to discuss a public safety resolution and the city's code of conduct. The agenda includes miscellaneous discussion items from both the Council and the City Manager.
- Discussion of Public Safety Resolution
- Discussion of Code of Conduct
City Council
The Brooklyn Center City Council is convening a study session to discuss miscellaneous items, though no specific agenda items are listed for the July 22, 2024 meeting.
- Council Miscellaneous Discussion Items
- City Manager Miscellaneous Discussion Items
City Council
The City Council held a study session to discuss Resolution 2021-73. This resolution relates to the Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act. No action was requested for this item during the meeting.
- Resolution 2021-73 regarding community safety
- Proposed Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission Committee
- Proposed citation and summons policy for low-level offenses
- Review of police use of force policies
City Council
The City Council will discuss Resolution 2021-73, which proposes a new community safety commission and updated use of force policies. The agenda also includes the swearing-in of Police Chief Garett Flesland and a contract for demolition at 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Additionally, the council will consider rental licensing amendments and salary adjustments for city officials.
- Resolution 2021-73 regarding the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Act
- Contract award to Hosier Worldwide, Inc. for demolition at 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy
- Ordinance amending Mayor and Council salaries for 2025 and 2026
- Ordinance amending rental licensing and nuisance abatement processes
- Re-approval of plats for Robertson and Brekke Brooklyn Boulevard Addition
City Council
The City Council will review three conditional use permit applications for businesses and childcare centers. The body will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to allow schools in the Transit Oriented Development zoning district.
- Conditional Use Permit for tire installation and auto detailing shop at 5927 John Martin Drive
- Conditional Use Permit for religious assembly and childcare center at 5139 Brooklyn Boulevard
- Conditional Use Permit for early learning childcare center at 6098 Shingle Creek Parkway
- First reading of ordinance to allow public and private schools in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning district
- Resolution to accept grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Health Source Water Protection
City Council
The City Council will meet to consider a resolution for a $12,020,000 bond sale and several community recognitions. The agenda also includes approving meeting minutes and a resolution regarding affordable housing participation.
- $12,020,000 General Obligation and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A
- Resolution approving Hennepin County HRA participation in an affordable housing project
- Recognition of Police Week (May 12-18, 2024)
- National Public Works Week (May 19-24, 2024) declaration
- Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation
City Council
The City Council will review several items including a $12,020,000 bond sale for Orchard Lane East Area improvements. The agenda also includes multiple holiday and community proclamations, rental licensing amendments, and a site lease renewal.
- Resolution setting the date of the sale of $12,020,000 General Obligation Improvement and Utility Revenue Bonds for Orchard Lane East Area improvements
- Ordinance amending Chapter 12 regarding rental licensing and building compliance orders
- Settlement agreement for Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase 2 Improvements (Project No. 2021-05)
- Site lease agreement renewal with T-Mobile Central L.L.C at Water Tower No. 2
- Letter requesting legislators vote against bills regarding rental licenses for group homes and assisted living facilities
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding construction contracts for a lift station rehabilitation and road improvements. The body will also discuss the duties of the Cultural Arts Commission and receive an update on county solid waste plans.
- Contract for Lift Station #5 Rehab awarded to Pember Companies
- Contract for Orchard Lane East Improvements awarded to Ryan Contracting Co.
- Application for Hennepin Youth Sports Program Grant for aquatic equipment
- Membership in the Hennepin County Fire Chiefs Association, Inc.
- Resolution for Brooklyn Center Cultural Arts Commission duties and responsibilities
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on a city code amendment regarding special events and a right-of-way vacation in the Joslyn Addition. The body will also consider a retail conversion at 1450 Shingle Creek Crossing and a storm sewer contract.
- Contract award to SAK Construction, LLC for 65th Avenue Storm Sewer Rehabilitation (Project No. 2024-05)
- Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the City Code regarding Special Events
- Public hearing on vacating a portion of the dedicated right-of-way in the plat of Joslyn Addition
- Proposed conversion of a former Discount Tire at 1450 Shingle Creek Crossing to an Icon Beauty retail store
- Grant application for Livable Communities Act pre-development funding for the Brooklyn Center Community Center
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a worksession. The agenda consists of procedural items and miscellaneous discussion.
City Council
The City Council held a work session to discuss the new city organizational chart and upcoming leadership recruitment. Discussions included the national search for a new Police Chief and the hiring process for a Deputy City Manager.
- Presentation of the updated City Organizational Chart
- National search for a new Police Chief with interim leadership by Commander Tony Gruenig
- Hiring process for a new Deputy City Manager
- Discussion regarding updates to Purchasing and Grant policies
- Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 23 regarding Special Events
City Council
The City Council will hold a worksession on legislative processes and chamber safety, followed by a regular meeting. The body will consider several grants, infrastructure projects, and the 2024 legislative priorities.
- Resolution ordering nuisance abatement at 3606 Urban Avenue N
- First reading of ordinance to vacate right-of-way in Joslyn Addition
- Approval of plans and bids for Project No. 2024-05 65th Storm Sewer Rehabilitation
- Public hearing on 2024 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds
- Grant acceptance for Minnesota DNR ReLeaf Community Forestry
City Council
The City Council will discuss an organizational chart and decide on police department policies and 2024 legislative priorities. The body is also considering the continuation of municipal liquor operations and several grant and contract approvals.
- Resolution adopting traffic stop and consent search policies for the Brooklyn Center Police Department
- Public hearing on the continuation of Municipal Liquor Operations
- Contract award to Landscapes Structures, Inc. for 2024 Park Playground Replacements
- Resolution for Improvement Project No. 2024-01 Orchard Lane East Improvements
- Acceptance of Hennepin Youth Facility and Play Spaces and Healthy Tree Canopy grants
City Council
The City Council will discuss a local option sales tax and ballot referendum language to fund the renovation and expansion of the Brooklyn Center Community Center. The meeting also includes several routine administrative resolutions and a contract for new fire equipment.
- Contract for the purchase of three fire trucks from Fire Safety USA
- Proposed local option sales tax and bond issuance for Community Center renovation
- Resolution to declare a public nuisance and order removal of diseased trees
- Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and President Pro Tem for 2024
- Resolution designating depositories of City funds for 2024