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Brooklyn CenterMN averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$261,100 Typical home value $295,797 +0.1% yr/yr · +7.9% 5-yr
Municipal budget
Total revenue$60.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$68.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$24.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$45.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,090 (FY2023)
Development activity
20251 housing units ($195K)
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School Board 2023-11-07
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
General
Parks & Recreation Commission to discuss sustainability and e-bikes
The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to address unfinished business regarding park sustainability and recycling. The body will also discuss the use of e-bikes in parks.
- Sustainability Joint Work Group
- Youth presentation on recycling in parks
- E-bikes in the parks
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6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center
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PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION
MEETING
Community Center
October 20, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Agenda
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of September 2026 Minutes
5.
Unfinished Business
a.
Sustainability Joint Work Group
b.
Recycling in the Parks - Youth Presentation
c.
E-Bikes in the Parks
6.
New Business
7.
Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda
a.
November 17th - 6:30pm
8.
Adjournment
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00
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City Council to consider revoking and suspending three hotel licenses
The City Council will hold public hearings to certify special assessments for nuisance abatement and delinquent utility accounts to property tax rolls. The body is also considering the revocation or suspension of hospitality licenses for three local businesses due to city code violations.
- Proposed revocation of hospitality licenses for Kaswa Hospitality Inc (Super 8) and BC SIYA LLC (Travelodge)
- Proposed 90-day license suspension for BC Seva LLC (Suburban Studios)
- Acceptance of a $15,400 Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant for traffic enforcement
- Public hearings for special assessments regarding nuisance abatement, vacant properties, and delinquent utilities
- Feasibility report and public hearing call for Orchard Lane North Area Improvements (Projects 2027-03, -04, -05, & -06)
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
October 12, 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 - Jerzak
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 …
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
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Brooklyn Center City Council to hold study session
The City Council will meet for a study session including a closed session to discuss potential employment litigation. The remainder of the meeting consists of miscellaneous discussion items.
- Closed session to discuss potential employment litigation
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COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
October 12, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2.
Closed Session
a.
Disclaimer - Go Into Closed Session
- Motion to close the meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.03,
sub 3(d), to discuss potential employment litigation
b.
Disclaimer - Reopen Closed Session
- Motion to reopen the meeting
3.
Council Miscellaneous Discussion Items
4.
City Manager Miscellaneous Discussion Items
5.
Adjournment
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
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Council Commission Room, Brooklyn Center
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
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Brooklyn Center EDA meets Sept. 28 with no action items on its agenda
The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority is scheduled to meet on September 28, 2026 at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda lists routine opening items and two discussion-only updates, an EDA Update and an Elevate Hennepin Mid-Year Update, both marked "None at this time." No public hearings, contracts, rezonings, or dollar amounts appear in the supplied agenda. The only remaining item is adjournment.
- EDA Update listed as discussion only, with "None at this time"
- Elevate Hennepin Mid-Year Update listed as discussion only, with "None at this time"
- Consent agenda to be enacted by a single motion unless a Councilmember requests separate discussion
- No contracts, rezonings, ordinances, or fee changes appear on the agenda
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
September 28, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
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.
4.
Commission Consideration Items
a.
EDA Update
- None at this time - this is for discussion purposes only
b.
Elevate Hennepin Mid-Year Update
- None at this time - this item is for discussion purposes only
5.
Adjournment
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Brooklyn Center council to discuss CenterPoint Energy geothermal pilot, liquor store operations
The Brooklyn Center City Council holds a study session on September 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda lists miscellaneous discussion items from the Council and City Manager, including a CenterPoint Energy networked geothermal system pilot project, liquor store operations, and a 2027 legislative agenda. The geothermal item is noted as discussion only, with no City Council action required. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- CenterPoint Energy New Networked Geothermal System Pilot Project — discussion only, no council action required
- Liquor Store Operations discussion
- 2027 Legislative Agenda discussion
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COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
September 28, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2.
Council Miscellaneous Discussion Items
3.
City Manager Miscellaneous Discussion Items
a.
CenterPoint Energy New Networked Geothermal System Pilot Project
- This is for discussion purposes only — no City Council action is required
b.
Liquor Store Operations
c.
2027 Legislative Agenda
4.
Adjournment
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
General
Brooklyn Center HRA to vote on its 2027 preliminary budget
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Brooklyn Center meets on September 28, 2026. The only substantive item is a motion to approve resolutions adopting the HRA's 2027 preliminary budget under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 463. The agenda does not state any dollar amounts or budget details. The remaining items are procedural: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
- Motion to approve resolutions adopting the 2027 preliminary budget for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 463
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HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
September 28, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Commission Consideration Items
a.
Resolutions Approving the 2027 Preliminary Budget for the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 463
- Motion to approve Resolutions Approving the 2027 Preliminary Budget for the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 463
4.
Adjournment
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Brooklyn Center council to set preliminary 2027 property tax levy and budget
The Brooklyn Center City Council meets September 28, 2026 to vote on a preliminary 2027 property tax levy and preliminary budget, along with routine consent items. The agenda also includes a resolution on a hazardous condition at 4001 Lakebreeze Ave. N and a resolution calling a public hearing for Improvement Project No. 2027-08 on Humboldt Avenue and 65th Avenue. Several grant acceptances and proclamations are on the consent and recognition portions of the agenda.
- Preliminary 2027 property tax levy and preliminary budget resolutions
- Resolution ordering correction or removal of hazardous condition at 4001 Lakebreeze Ave. N
- Resolution calling an improvement public hearing for Improvement Project No. 2027-08, Humboldt Avenue and 65th Avenue
- Accepting Metropolitan Council planning assistance grant funds for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan
- Accepting MN Department of Commerce Solar on Public Buildings grant funds
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
September 28, 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 - Kragness
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 mo …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
General
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 19:00
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Council Chambers
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council to review proposed budget and tax levy
The Brooklyn Center City Council is meeting to consider the proposed budget and tax levy. The agenda contains only this substantive item along with procedural steps, so the meeting is focused on the financial plan.
- Proposed Budget and Tax Levy review
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6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy
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Council Commission Room
September 14, 2026
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council Commission Room, Brooklyn Center
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to declare 6138 Dupont Ave N hazardous, order abatement
The Brooklyn Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, licenses, and appointments, plus several proclamations and a resolution honoring a community member. The most consequential item is a motion to declare 6138 Dupont Avenue North a hazardous property and issue an abatement order for code violations. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Brooklyn Center Expanded Response Pilot and a joint powers agreement for continued participation in a human trafficking task force.
- Hazardous building declaration and abatement order for 6138 Dupont Avenue North
- Resolution approving joint powers agreement with MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force
- Proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
- Resolution honoring Steven C. Davis for distinguished service
- Appointments of Natasha Hollowell and Morgan Thompson to the Finance Commission
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
September 14, 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 - Graves
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 move …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30
General
Parks & Recreation Commission discusses motorized vehicles and pool renovations
The Commission will discuss new business regarding motorized vehicles in parks and trails. Members will also receive an update on the pool renovation project and the recycling in the parks campaign.
- Discussion on motorized vehicles in parks and trails
- Recycling in the Parks Campaign educational component
- Youth Liaisons on Commissions update
- Pool renovation update
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PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION
MEETING
Community Center
September 8, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Agenda
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of May 2026 Minutes
5.
Unfinished Business
a.
Sustainability Sub-Committee
6.
New Business
a.
Motorized Vehicles in Parks and Trails
b.
Recycling in the Parks Campaign — Educational Component
c.
Youth Liaisons on Commissions Update
d.
Pool Renovation Update
7.
Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda
a.
October 20th — 6:30pm
8.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30
General
City Council reviews proposed 2027 budget and property tax levy
The Brooklyn Center City Council and Financial Commission will hold a joint meeting to approve the July 13, 2026, minutes. The primary substantive item is the review of the proposed 2027 budget and property tax levy. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of July 13, 2026, minutes
- Review of proposed 2027 budget and property tax levy
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JOINT CITY COUNCIL/
FINANCIAL
COMMISSION MEETING
Council Commission Room
August 24, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order - 5:30 p.m.
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
a.
Approval of Minutes
- Motion to approve the July 13, 2026, minutes.
4.
Proposed Budget and Tax Levy
a.
Proposed 2027 Budget & Property Tax Levy
5.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on church expansion, election re-canvass, and investment deal
The Brooklyn Center City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable items. They will vote on a conditional use permit and site plan for a 3,893-square-foot expansion at Unity Temple Church of God in Christ, approve a re-canvass of the August 11 primary election, and authorize an investment management agreement with Ehlers Investment Partners. The agenda also includes routine consent items like plat approval and a feasibility report for a road project.
- Conditional use permit and major site/building plan for 3,893 sq ft expansion at 4801 63rd Ave N (Unity Temple Church of God in Christ)
- Resolution to re-canvass the August 11, 2026 municipal primary election
- Agreement with Ehlers Investment Partners for investment management services
- Re-approval of preliminary and final plat for Shingle Creek Crossing 7th Addition
- Acceptance of feasibility report for Humboldt Avenue and 65th Avenue Improvement Project (Project 2027-08)
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
August 24, 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 - 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 …
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to review community center construction bids
The Brooklyn Center City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Community Center Deferred Maintenance Project, specifically the construction bid results and next steps. This is an active discussion item, and no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Community Center Deferred Maintenance Project: construction bid results and next steps
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COUNCIL/EDA WORK SESSION
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
August 24, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Active Discussion Items
a.
Community Center Deferred Maintenance Project: Construction Bid Results
and Next Steps
2.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
EDA update discussion only; routine minutes approval
The Brooklyn Center City Council is meeting as the Economic Development Authority. The agenda includes approval of the July 27, 2026, minutes and an EDA update for discussion only, with no council action required. No other substantive items are listed.
- Approval of July 27, 2026, minutes
- EDA update (discussion only, no action)
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
August 24, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
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 the July 27, 2026, minutes
4.
Commission Consideration Items
a.
EDA Update
No Council Action Required — for Discussion Only.
5.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council Chambers
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council to certify 2026 primary election results
The Brooklyn Center City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass and accept the results of the 2026 primary election. The only substantive action is a motion to accept the election results, followed by adjournment.
- Motion to accept 2026 Primary Election results
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COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
August 13, 2026
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Canvass Results of 2026 Primary Election
a.
2026 Primary Election Results
- Motion to accept the 2026 Primary Election results
4.
Adjournment
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on police partnership, arts commission rename, fence rules
The City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including an amendment to the joint police partnership with Hennepin County, renaming the Cultural and Public Arts Commission to Arts & Beautification Commission, accepting a Farm to Food Security Grant, and adopting new fence regulations for the C-Commerce District. A public hearing is not scheduled. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Robbinsdale Area Schools bond referendum.
- Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County for the Joint Community Police Partnership
- Resolution renaming the Brooklyn Center Cultural and Public Arts Commission to Arts & Beautification Commission
- Resolution authorizing acceptance of the Farm to Food Security Grant agreement
- Ordinance adding new fence regulations for the C-Commerce District (second reading)
- Presentation on Robbinsdale Area Schools bond referendum for November ballot
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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
August 10, 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 - Jerzak
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 …
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
Council study session with administrative fines update
This is a study session with no formal votes expected. The main discussion item is an update on administrative fines, but no council action is required at this time.
- Administrative Fines Update (discussion only, no action)
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COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
August 10, 2026
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 6:30 p.m.
2. Council Miscellaneous Discussion Items
3. City Manager Miscellaneous Discussion Items
a. Administrative Fines Update
No Council action is required at this time.
4. Adjournment
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
General
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council Commission Room, Brooklyn Center
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to discuss commission renaming and term length revisions
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss a Code of Respect and Ethics. The body will also review proposals to rename the Cultural and Public Arts Commission and revise its term lengths.
- Discussion of Code of Respect and Ethics
- Proposed renaming of the Brooklyn Center Cultural and Public Arts Commission
- Proposed revision of term lengths for the Cultural and Public Arts Commission
- Introduction of the Finance Director
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COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
July 27, 2026
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2. Council Miscellaneous Discussion Items
a. Code of Respect and Ethics
3. City Manager Miscellaneous Discussion Items
a. Brooklyn Center Cultural and Public Arts Commission Discussion Regarding
the Revision of Term Lengths and Renaming of the Commission
b. Finance Director Introduction
4. Adjournment
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 77 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 1 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $126,366 | FIRENET SYSTEMS, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · MINNEAPOLIS VA FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR BASE PERIOD OR |
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🌐 County-level context (Hennepin County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-7,720 people (-$1.11B net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Flood": 7, "Severe Storm": 5, "Biological": 2, "Drought": · last Tue Apr 7, 2020)
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments40,486 (939,201 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,685/mo (474 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$60.8M
Spending$68.7M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$45.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.75×
Debt-load index66 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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