Brooklyn Center public meetings in 2025

General

The City Council will meet to discuss the City Manager contract. The meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Discussion of City Manager Contract
• Call to Order at 5:30 p.m.
• Roll Call
• Adjournment

General

The City Council will meet for a study session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter a closed session to discuss the job performance of the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding City Manager job performance

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council meeting on December 8, 2025 is a study session. It includes a call to order, miscellaneous discussion items from the council and city manager, an update on the 2025 Strategic Priority Project, and adjournment. No specific decisions, votes, or contracts are scheduled.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances regarding the city code. The body will also vote on a public works maintenance contract and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on repealing Section 12-310 regarding Commercial Premises Identification
• Public hearing on replacing Chapter 5 regarding the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department
• Contract for International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 for 2026-2028
• Resolution designating polling places for 2026 elections
• Amendment to the Joint Community Police Partnership agreement with Hennepin County

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Administrative Penalties Program and related abatement fees. Council members will provide direction to staff on any adjustments to those programs. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Administrative Penalties Program – discussion of adjustments
• Abatement Fees – discussion of adjustments

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2026 City Budget. The body will consider adopting the annual budget, the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan, and tax capacity levies for 2026.

• Public hearing on the 2026 City Budget
• Resolution Adopting the 2026 Annual City Budget
• Resolution Approving the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution Approving 2026 Final Tax Capacity Levies for General Fund and Debt Service Funds
• Market Value Tax Levy for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for 2026

City Council

The council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the meeting minutes. It will also consider a resolution to adopt the Economic Development Authority’s final budget for fiscal year 2026. No other matters are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Resolution adopting the Economic Development Authority final budget for FY 2026

General

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority commission will vote on two resolutions. One establishes a property tax levy to cover operation costs, informational services, and relocation assistance for fiscal year 2026. The other approves the final budget for the Authority under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 469.

• Resolution establishing a property tax levy for HRA operations and relocation assistance (FY 2026)
• Resolution approving the final budget for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority

General

The City Council will meet for a study session. The primary agenda item is a closed session to discuss the job performance of the City Manager.

• Closed session regarding City Manager job performance

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold a study session on November 24, 2025. Council members and the City Manager will discuss a concept review for the subject property at 5840 Lilac Drive North. Participants are asked to consider proposals for reuse of the property and provide feedback. No formal decisions are indicated for this meeting.

• Concept Review (Planning and Zoning): consider proposals for reuse of the subject property at 5840 Lilac Drive North and provide feedback

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several resolutions. Key items include a resolution to sell $6,180,000 of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A) and resolutions for 2026 special assessment rates, water‑treatment plant funding, and street reconstruction projects. The council will also vote on a resolution supporting DurDur Bakery’s application to the Minnesota Brownfields Gap Financing Program.

• Resolution to sell $6,180,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Resolution supporting DurDur Bakery and Grocery Inc. application to Minnesota Brownfields Gap Financing Program for 5951 Earle Brown Drive
• Resolution establishing 2026 street and storm drainage special assessment rates
• Resolution approving plans and advertisement for bids on Water Treatment Plant Catwalk (Improvement Project No. 2025‑10)
• Resolution ordering Humboldt Avenue (CR 57) reconstruction and authorizing project plans

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the rental license application process. Council members will also discuss tenant protections. The council may provide direction to city staff on next steps.

• Rental License Application Process discussion
• Tenant Protections discussion

General

The City Council will hold a dialogue with Northstar Youth Academy. The agenda item is listed as a discussion between council members and youth. No formal decisions or votes are indicated for this meeting.

• Council and Northstar Youth Academy discussion (youth dialogue)

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold a study session to consider miscellaneous discussion items from both council members and the city manager. A legislative discussion will be included to engage council members on proposed legislative priorities. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Council Miscellaneous Discussion Items
• City Manager Miscellaneous Discussion Items
• Legislative Discussion

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will consider resolutions for 2026 water, sewer, street light, and recycling utility rates, as well as a labor agreement for law enforcement officers. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance to establish a Fire Prevention Division.

• Approval of 2026 Water Utility Rates, Fees and Charges
• Approval of 2026 Sewer Utility Rates, Fees and Charges
• Approval of 2026 Street Light Rates and Charges
• Approval of 2026 Recycling Rates and Charges
• Labor Agreement for Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local 86

City Council

The council will receive information from city staff about the general planning process and the Planning Commission application process. This item is listed as an active discussion item for the November 10, 2025 work session. No specific decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Staff briefing on general planning information and Planning Commission application process

General

The joint City Council and Financial Commission will hold a budget presentation. The presentation will cover three items: a Liquor Store, the Heritage Center, and the Centerbrook Golf Course. No decisions are listed; the agenda appears to be informational.

• Budget presentation – Liquor Store
• Budget presentation – Heritage Center
• Budget presentation – Centerbrook Golf Course

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold a study session to consider miscellaneous council and city manager items. Council members reached consensus to participate in a Northstar Youth Academy dialogue on civic engagement and leadership on Monday, November 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall's Council Commission Conference Room. The agenda also includes discussion of an Audit Proposal Review Committee.

• Council consensus to join Northstar Youth Academy Council Youth Dialogue on Nov 10, 5:30‑6:30 pm at City Hall – Council Commission Conference Room
• Discussion of Audit Proposal Review Committee

City Council

The council will consider expanding the Humboldt Area Improvement Project, raising its budget from $9.6 million to $12.2 million for safety upgrades. It will also vote on a resolution to apply for a Local Road Improvement Program grant and pledge city funds for the project. An on‑sale intoxicating liquor license for Palm Grove Event Center at 2590 Freeway Blvd will be reviewed. Additional resolutions address special assessments for administrative fines and citations.

• Budget increase for Humboldt Area Improvement Project to $12.2 million
• Resolution to apply for LRIP grant and pledge city support for Humboldt project
• On‑sale intoxicating liquor license for WK Brown, LLC, Palm Grove Event Center, 2590 Freeway Blvd
• Resolution certifying special assessments for administrative fines and citations
• Resolution certifying special assessments for tall grass, weed, and weed‑abatement costs (appeals only)

City Council

The City Council and Economic Development Authority will review current hotel zoning classifications. Members will discuss the potential conversion of hotels to other uses and provide guidance on updating the Hospitality Accommodation Ordinance.

• Discussion on converting hotels and properties to other uses
• Review of Hospitality Accommodation Ordinance updates

General

The Joint City Council and Financial Commission will meet to conduct a budget presentation. The discussion will focus on the detail budgets for utility funds.

• Budget presentation for Utility Funds Detail Budgets

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to deliberate on legislative issues of interest for 2026. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding City Manager performance dates.

• Deliberation on 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Discussion of City Manager Performance Dates

City Council

The City Council will vote on the issuance of $6,180,000 in General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds. The body will also hold public hearings to certify various special assessments to the Hennepin County property tax rolls.

• Issuance and sale of General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A in the amount of $6,180,000
• Public hearings on special assessments for nuisance, weed, and tree abatement, and vacant properties
• Public hearings on special assessments for delinquent public utility accounts and emergency private utility repairs
• LCA Predevelopment Grant Funds for Amani Construction & Development, LLC townhomes at the 5400 block of Brooklyn Blvd
• On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License application for WK Brown, LLC at 2590 Freeway Blvd

City Council

The council will discuss a proposal to create a shared Forester position with the City of Crystal, with Brooklyn Center’s portion funded through the stormwater utility. The council will also discuss Chapter 5 of the City of Brooklyn Center Ordinance. No decisions have been recorded yet.

• Proposal to create a shared Forester position with the City of Crystal, funded via the stormwater utility
• Discussion of Chapter 5 of the City of Brooklyn Center Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will enter a closed session under Minnesota Statute §13D.05, subdivision 3(b). The session is for an attorney‑client privileged discussion about ongoing litigation and possible settlement options concerning BC Seva, LLC, dba Suburban Studios hospitality accommodation license revocation. After the discussion, the council will move to reopen the session.

• Closed session to discuss litigation and settlement options for BC Seva, LLC (Suburban Studios)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to deliberate on the Commission Code of Respect and Ethics. Members will also provide direction to staff regarding the City Council Statement of Decorum.

• Discussion of City Commission Code of Respect and Ethics
• Discussion of City Council Statement of Decorum

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will vote on two resolutions setting the preliminary 2026 property tax levy and the preliminary city budget. A resolution will also amend conditions of the stay of revocation for the hospitality accommodation license of BC Seva LLC dba Suburban Studios. Additional items include routine approvals, a joint powers agreement with the state for the ICAC task force, and several presentations and proclamations.

• Resolution approving the preliminary 2026 property tax levy
• Resolution approving the preliminary 2026 city budget
• Resolution amending conditions of the stay of revocation for BC Seva LLC dba Suburban Studios
• Resolution approving joint powers agreement with Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for ICAC participation
• Highway 252/I-94 safety presentation by the 252 Safety Task Force

General

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider approving its preliminary 2026 budget and property tax levy. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025, at City Hall Council Chambers.

• Consideration of 2026 preliminary budget
• Consideration of 2026 preliminary property tax levy

General

The Financial Commission will review an audit request for proposal, discuss commission attendance and a code of respect, and consider updates to the purchasing policy. Information on the preliminary levy will not be reviewed at this meeting but will be presented to the City Council on September 22 for a vote.

• Audit Request for Proposal Review
• Commission Attendance discussion
• Commission Code of Respect discussion
• Preliminary levy information to be presented to City Council on Sep 22
• Purchasing Policy review

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss miscellaneous items. The primary focus is providing direction to city staff regarding amendments to pet store regulations in Brooklyn Center.

• Amendments to pet store regulations

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and public hearing regarding an ordinance to prohibit the use of cannabis and hemp products in public places. The body will also consider a resolution to rehabilitate tennis facilities via a Hennepin County grant.

• Ordinance 2025-09: Prohibiting use of cannabis and hemp products in public places
• Resolution for Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants Program to rehabilitate tennis facilities
• Presentation of 2024 Pay Analysis

City Council

The council will hold an active discussion on Opportunity Zone Legislative Pilot Initiatives. Staff will present proposed tax incentives and credits and solicit questions and feedback. The purpose is to decide whether these initiatives should be added to the city’s official legislative agenda.

• Opportunity Zone Legislative Pilot Initiatives – discussion of tax incentives and credits, with staff seeking feedback for possible inclusion in the legislative agenda

General

The council will conduct a call to order, roll call, a closed session with brief notices, and adjourn. No policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a study session to address miscellaneous discussion items. The agenda includes a review of the use of Zoom, Teams, and CCX for council broadcasts.

• Discussion of Zoom/Teams/CCX Council Broadcasts

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including acceptance of grant funds for auto theft prevention, tree canopy, and community tree planting programs. Council members will hear a first reading of Ordinance 2025-09 to amend the city’s cannabis and hemp use restrictions in public places. A public hearing will consider Ordinance 2025-07, the second reading of a regulation for temporary cannabis events. The meeting also includes a planning commission application for the Shingle Creek Crossing 7th Addition.

• Resolution 2025-72: Accepting grant funding from MN BCA Auto Theft Prevention Program
• Resolution 2025-73: Accepting Hennepin County Healthy Tree Canopy Grant funds
• Resolution 2025-74: Accepting Metropolitan Council Community Tree Planting Grant funds
• Ordinance 2025-09: First reading amendment to Chapter 19-4000 prohibiting use of cannabis and hemp products in public places
• Ordinance 2025-07: Second reading establishing Chapter 23-2750 to regulate temporary cannabis events

General

The joint City Council and Financial Commission meeting will include budget presentations for four city departments: Community Development, Administration, Equity and Human Resources, and Finance. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational presentations and routine procedural items.

• Community Development Department budget presentation
• Administration Department budget presentation
• Equity and Human Resources Department budget presentation
• Finance Department budget presentation

General

The Joint City Council and Financial Commission will meet to hear budget presentations for several city departments. These presentations cover the General Fund and the Central Garage Internal Service Fund.

• Public Works Department budget presentation
• Fire Department budget presentation
• Office of Community Prevention, Health, and Safety budget presentation
• Central Garage Internal Service Fund budget presentation

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss miscellaneous council and city manager items. A key topic is the community center, where officials will consider next steps for capital investments. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Council miscellaneous discussion items
• City Manager miscellaneous discussion items
• Community Center: next steps for capital investments

City Council

The council will consider a mid‑year update and budget revision for the Centerbrook Golf Course. It will also act on several consent agenda items, including a wildlife habitat grant request, an easement‑vacating ordinance, a pond‑maintenance payment, a utility‑assessment cancellation, and a public hearing schedule for temporary cannabis events.

• Centerbrook Golf Course 2025 Mid-Year Update and Budget Revision
• Request for Minnesota DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for Palmer Lake wildlife habitat
• Ordinance vacating easements in Lot 1, Block 1 of 7100 Corporate Plaza 2nd Addition (1st Reading)
• Resolution authorizing final payment for Pond 48‑001 Maintenance (Project No. 2024‑06)
• Resolution canceling certified delinquent utility assessment for 6900 Unity Avenue North

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council and Economic Development Authority will hold a work session. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion regarding a commercial addressing ordinance.

• Discussion of Commercial Addressing Ordinance

General

The joint City Council and Financial Commission will hear budget presentations for the Recreation Department and the Police Department, followed by a supplemental department budget summary. No decisions are indicated; the meeting focuses on reviewing budget information.

• Recreation Department budget presentation
• Police Department budget presentation
• Department budget summary – supplemental information

City Council

The City Council will meet for a study session to discuss a Commission Code of Respect and receive a strategic planning update from the City Manager.

• Discussion of Commission Code of Respect
• Strategic Planning Update and Reporting

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will consider a resolution authorizing grant funding for Amani Construction & Development, LLC to build townhomes at the 5400 block of Brooklyn Blvd. The council will also adopt the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the calendar year ended December 31, 2024 and approve routine items such as minutes and licenses. Additional agenda items include a crime‑reduction strategy update and standard procedural matters.

• Resolution authorizing grant funds for Amani Construction & Development, LLC for townhomes at 5400 block of Brooklyn Blvd
• Adoption of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Licenses
• 2025 Mid-Year Crime Reduction & Strategy Update presentation

General

The Joint City Council and Financial Commission will hear a presentation of the 2024 financial audit. They will also discuss the proposed 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan, which outlines future infrastructure projects and funding priorities. No decisions are noted in the agenda; the items appear to be informational presentations.

• 2024 Financial Audit Presentation
• Discussion of the 2026‑2035 Capital Improvement Plan

General

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss matters regarding Council Members and Council Chamber security and safety. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Closed session regarding Council Chamber security and safety

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review miscellaneous items. Discussions will include City Liquor Store #2 and an update on strategic planning and reporting.

• City Liquor Store #2 discussion
• Strategic Planning Update and Reporting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a license revocation request for Suburban Studios. The body will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance to regulate temporary cannabis events.

• Public hearing on Suburban Studios Stay of Hospitality Accommodation License Revocation Request
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-07 to regulate temporary cannabis events
• Resolution 2025-66 for final payment on I694/Dupont Ave Water Main Crossing Replacement Project
• Proclamation acknowledging July as Park and Recreation Month

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council and Economic Development Authority will hold a work session to discuss where commercial animal establishments are permitted. This is the only active discussion item on the agenda.

• Discussion of permitted districts for commercial animal establishments

General

The joint City Council and Financial Commission meeting will review the 2026 city budget. Topics include a walkthrough of the budget process, the strategic plan and annual priority focus, and the components of the budget structure. The agenda also covers pre‑budget needs such as cost expenses and levy implications, followed by an open discussion of priority issues.

• Budget process walkthrough
• Strategic plan and annual priority focus
• Budget structure components
• Pre‑budget needs: cost expenses and levy implications
• Open discussion of important or priority issues

General

The City Council will meet to conduct a closed session regarding the job performance of City Manager Dr. Reggie Edwards. No other public business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss job performance of City Manager Dr. Reggie Edwards

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold a study session on June 23, 2025. Council members will discuss miscellaneous items, including a mid‑year review for the City Manager and scheduling a 360‑assessment, activities at Northport Park, and a topic labeled “CCX.” No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Mid‑Year Review for City Manager and 360 Assessment scheduling
• Discussion of activities in Northport Park
• Item labeled “CCX”

City Council

The council will consider and approve routine items on the consent agenda, including resolutions supporting grant applications and licensing. It will vote to accept the bid and award the contract for Improvement Project No. 2025-17 to replace the West Fire Station roof. Additional actions include revoking a hospitality accommodation license, discussing unmanned aerial vehicles, and a first reading of an ordinance regulating temporary cannabis events.

• Accepting bid and awarding contract for West Fire Station roof replacement (Improvement Project No. 2025-17)
• Revoking hospitality accommodation license for BC Seva LLC, DBA Suburban Studios, 2701 Freeway Blvd
• Public commentary on unmanned aerial vehicles
• Ordinance 2025-07 establishing regulation for temporary cannabis events (first reading)
• Planning Commission recommendation for ~780‑sq‑ft expansion of Brooklyn Blvd Dental Clinic at 5831 Brooklyn Boulevard

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss budget prioritization and the CCX broadcast of study sessions.

• Budget prioritization discussion
• CCX broadcast of study sessions

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing legal service agreements with Carson, Clelland & Schreder and Kennedy & Graven. The body will also address the cancellation and re-assessment of special assessments for 6030 Vincent Ave N. Additionally, the meeting includes a Public Works update and a Community Development annual report.

• Letter of Engagement with Carson, Clelland & Schreder Law Firm for legal services
• Contract extension with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Law Firm for legal services
• Canceling and re-assessing special assessments for 6030 Vincent Ave N (BC Little League Fields)
• Public Works update
• Community Development annual report

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will review several items, including a conditional use permit for a multi‑purpose event space and commercial kitchen at 6820 Humboldt Avenue North. It will also discuss a preliminary and final plat for the Admiral Lane addition, a Minnesota DOT Highway 252/I‑94 environmental impact update, and two resolutions—one recognizing AANHPI Heritage Month and another acknowledging grant funds from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.

• Conditional Use Permit application for a multi‑purpose event space and commercial kitchen at 6820 Humboldt Ave N (Planning Commission Application No. 2025‑003)
• Preliminary and Final Plat approval for Admiral Lane addition and right‑of‑way dedication (Planning Commission Application No. 2025‑004)
• Minnesota Department of Transportation Highway 252 / I‑94 EIS Project update
• Resolution recognizing May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Resolution acknowledging awarded funds from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and authorizing acceptance of grant funds

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold an active discussion on the operations of Liquor Store #2. The agenda lists this as the sole discussion item for the May 27, 2025 meeting. No specific decisions or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Liquor Store #2 operations

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss a proposed budget schedule and receive an update on the Baymont Inn & Suites. The meeting will also include miscellaneous discussion items regarding a code of respect.

• Proposed Budget Schedule
• Baymont Inn & Suites Update
• Code of Respect discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several miscellaneous items. The primary topic of discussion is a resolution urging the Minnesota Department of Transportation to reinstate environmental justice considerations for the Highway 252/I-94 project.

• Resolution regarding environmental justice considerations for the Highway 252/I-94 project

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of a Local Housing Trust Fund and the nonrenewal of a hospitality license. The body will also consider a park capital investment plan.

• Public hearing on an ordinance to establish a Local Housing Trust Fund
• Public hearing on nonrenewal of hospitality license for Baymont Inn & Suites at 2050 Freeway Blvd
• Consideration of the Brooklyn Center Park Capital Investment Plan
• Home Rehabilitation Program Guidelines
• Resolution appointing a staff representative to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the budget schedule and a resolution regarding the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission. The meeting includes a closed session and a proposed amendment to a previous resolution on community safety.

• Budget Schedule discussion
• Resolution No. 2024-138 Amendment
• Code of Conduct Resolution 2024-128
• Closed Session (M.S. 13D, Subd. 3.c.3)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposal to convert a 14,000-square foot former credit union at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard into a New Horizon Academy Early Learning Center. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the continuation of municipal liquor operations.

• Proposed conversion of 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard to New Horizon Academy Early Learning Center
• Public hearing on the continuation of municipal liquor operations
• Professional Services Agreement for Project No. 2026-05, Humboldt Area Pedestrian Improvement
• Resolution recognizing Brooklyn Center as a Tree City USA for the 33rd consecutive year
• Annual Council Report from the Office of Community Prevention, Health and Safety

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session on April 14, 2025. The meeting includes miscellaneous discussion items from both the Council and the City Manager, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council and Economic Development Authority are holding a work session. The body will discuss an amendment to the hotel ordinance and the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission.

• Hotel Ordinance Amendment
• Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading on an ordinance to regulate cannabis and hemp businesses. Members will also consider establishing a local housing trust fund and vacating a drainage and utility easement.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04 regarding cannabis and hemp business regulations
• Ordinance to establish a Local Housing Trust Fund
• Ordinance to vacate a drainage and utility easement in the Plat of Steen Addition
• Resolution to accept the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• Resolution for LCA predevelopment funding application for Morty's Bark and Brew

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a study session to address miscellaneous discussion items. The agenda includes a closed session pursuant to M.S. 13D, Subd. 3.c.3.

• Closed session pursuant to M.S. 13D, Subd. 3.c.3

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will approve its agenda and consent items, including several resolutions and an ordinance. It will award contracts for improvement projects on 67th Ave N/James Ave N and the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Phase 2 vegetation restoration. The council will also adopt a resolution amending the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission and consider grant applications for youth sports and environmental land acquisition.

• Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract, Improvement Project No. 2025-02 – 67th Ave N and James Ave N Mill & Overlay
• Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract, Improvement Project No. 2021-05 – Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase 2 (Vegetation Restoration)
• Ordinance vacating a portion of a drainage and utility easement within Lot 1, Block 1 of the Plat of Steen Addition (1st reading)
• Resolution authorizing filing of an application for the Hennepin Youth Sports Program Grant
• Resolution supporting pursuit of a Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for land acquisition of parcels at 1000, 1020, 1050, 1100, and 1150 Shingle Creek Crossing

City Council

The council will consider three items: the forfeiture sale of the former Brown College site at 5951 Earle Brown Drive, a resolution opting not to waive limited tort liability for 2025, and a catering contract for the Heritage Center. These items appear on the consent agenda and commission consideration list. The meeting also includes routine procedural matters.

• Forfeiture Sale of 5951 Earle Brown Drive (Former Brown College Site)
• Resolution Opting Not to Waive Limited Tort Liability for 2025
• Heritage Center Catering Contract

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council meeting on March 10, 2025 will include a discussion of Resolution 2021-073. Other items are listed as miscellaneous discussion items for both the council and the city manager. The meeting follows standard procedural steps with a call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of Resolution 2021-073

City Council

The council will discuss a tax forfeiture sale of the property at 5951 Earl Brown Drive, the former Brown College site. This item appears as an active discussion item on the agenda. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Tax forfeiture sale of 5951 Earl Brown Dr (former Brown College site)

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will approve the agenda and consent items, including a resolution accepting a bid and awarding a contract for Improvement Project No. 2025‑01, Well No. 11 (Well and Pumphouse Project). Council members will also consider several ordinances, such as a second‑reading amendment to the maximum size of non‑residential uses in mixed‑use districts and a first‑reading cannabis and hemp business regulation. Additional resolutions include urging USDA reimbursement for the Cooling Minnesota Communities Program and establishing the Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission.

• Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for Improvement Project No. 2025‑01, Well No. 11
• Ordinance amending sections 35‑2301, 35‑2302, and 35‑5100 on maximum size of non‑residential use (second reading)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 23‑2700 to establish cannabis and hemp business regulations (first reading)
• Resolution urging USDA to process reimbursements for the Cooling Minnesota Communities Program
• Resolution establishing the Brooklyn Center Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the duties and responsibilities of a proposed Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission. The City Manager will also lead a discussion regarding Council priorities.

• Resolution 2024-138: Establishing the Brooklyn Center Community Safety and Violence Prevention Commission

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will consider routine approvals and two ordinance readings. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance adding Section 35-4500 for adult-use cannabis business zoning regulations and a second reading of an amendment to Section 35-9200 defining urban agriculture. A resolution will set 2025 organics recycling rates and charges, and the council will hear a planning commission recommendation for an 8,910‑square‑foot expansion of CAPI's Immigrant Opportunity Center at 5930 and 5950 Brooklyn Boulevard. Commission appointments will also be addressed.

• Ordinance adding Section 35-4500 for adult-use cannabis business zoning regulations – second reading
• Ordinance amending Section 35-9200 defining urban agriculture – second reading
• Resolution establishing 2025 organics recycling rates and charges
• Resolution recommending approval of Planning Commission Application No. 2025-001 for CAPI expansion (approx. 8,910 sq ft) at 5930 and 5950 Brooklyn Boulevard
• Commission appointments

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold a work session on February 24, 2025. Council members will discuss the 2024 East Palmer Lake Traffic Calming Project and a draft Speed Table Policy. They will also review options for the Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) program. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• 2024 East Palmer Lake Traffic Calming Project & Draft Speed Table Policy – discussion
• Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Program Options – discussion

City Council

The City Council held a study session on February 10, 2025. The council tabled Resolution 2021-073, which had been pending since the January 27, 2025 meeting. The City Manager continued discussion of items slated for the study/work session. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Resolution 2021-073 – tabled from the January 27, 2025 meeting
• City Manager continued discussion of study/work session items

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss options for the Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Program. The meeting agenda also lists an item regarding 'All Commission Meeting'.

• Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Program Options
• All Commission Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to establish zoning regulations for adult-use cannabis businesses. The body will also consider an ordinance amending the definition of urban agriculture.

• First reading of Ordinance adding Section 356-4500 regarding adult-use cannabis business zoning
• Ordinance amending Section 35-9200 regarding the definition of urban agriculture
• Contract award for Improvement Project No. 2024-13,14, Lift Station 9 Rehab
• Resolution supporting a 2025 RAISE Grant for the Highway 100 Connectivity Study
• Appointment of representatives to the Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission

General

The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority meeting will review a resolution to allow the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center to contract with Mintahoe Catering and Events for management and operations of its catering facilities. The resolution also authorizes the Executive Director and Recreation Director to sign the contract. Standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize Heritage Center contract with Mintahoe Catering and Events for management of Heritage Center catering facilities

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session on January 27, 2025, to discuss miscellaneous items including a proposed work session and Resolution 2021-73.

• Council Miscellaneous Discussion Items
• Resolution 2021-73
• City Manager Proposed Work Session Items

City Council

The City Council will meet to address routine consent items and general council considerations. Key items include resolutions regarding officer training grants and the potential acquisition of a specific site.

• Resolution for additional grant funding for a fifth Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training (ICPOET) position
• Resolution supporting pursuit of MN DEED Redevelopment Grant Program funding for the Brown College Site at 5951 Earle Brown Drive

City Council

The Brooklyn Center City Council will hold a concept review of a townhouse development proposed for the 5400 block of Brooklyn Boulevard. Council members will discuss the project's design and feasibility.

• Concept review of townhouse development at 5400 Brooklyn Boulevard

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss two resolutions and the delivery date of council agenda packets. No formal votes are scheduled for these items.

• Discussion of Resolution 2024-138 regarding the Community Safety Commission
• Discussion of Resolution 2024-128 regarding the Code of Conduct
• Discussion of Council Agenda Packet delivery dates

City Council

The City Council will consider a series of routine resolutions, including adopting the 2025 fee schedule. It will also approve plans and advertise bids for Improvement Project No. 2025-02 at 67th Avenue and James Avenue (Mill & Overlay). Additional items include accepting several grant funds and certifying special assessments for the same project on the Hennepin County tax rolls.

• Resolution Approving the 2025 Fee Schedule
• Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2025-02, 67th Avenue and James Avenue Mill & Overlay
• Resolution Certifying Special Assessments for Improvement Project No. 2025-02 to the Hennepin County Tax Rolls
• Resolution Accepting Additional Grant Funding for an Additional Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training (ICPOET) Position
• Resolution Accepting Work Performed and Authorizing Final Payment for Improvement Project Nos. 2023-04 and 05, Trail and Parking Lot Improvements

City Council

The City Council work session will review the Morty's Bark and Brew concept located at 57th & Logan. It will also examine the New Horizon concept proposed for 7000 Brooklyn Blvd. Both items are listed as active discussion topics for the meeting.

• Morty's Bark and Brew concept review – 57th & Logan
• New Horizon concept review – 7000 Brooklyn Blvd

City Council

The City Council will approve the meeting agenda and consent items, including the minutes from the previous meeting. Council members will vote on a resolution to elect officers for the Economic Development Authority. The council will also consider any items presented by the commission before adjourning.

• Resolution electing officers for the Economic Development Authority
• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Approval of agenda and consent agenda
• Commission consideration items