Brooklyn Center City Council — Transcript
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Council Salaries Discussion
Safety Related Communications Protocol for Emergencies
Council Item Tracking System (Old Business)
Purchase and Development Agreement for Scooter's Coffee
Amended Development Agreement for Jambo Africa Restaurant
EDA Scattered Site Redevelopment Plan
Opportunity Site Developer Recruitment Strategy
Economic Development Updates
Votes (2)
Purchase and Development Agreement: Scooter's Coffee at 6245 Brooklyn Boulevard
Moved by Council member Moore [0:42:07] · Seconded by Unknown [0:42:12]
The item involved a public hearing for the sale of an EDA-owned property for a Scooter's Coffee. Discussion included the property's history as a former automotive site, the purchase price difference ($280k original EDA purchase vs. $150k sale price), and typical EDA goals of redeveloping properties for economic benefit, even at a financial loss. Concerns about encroachment by a temporary fireworks tent and ongoing maintenance were also raised.
Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement: Jambo Africa at 6500 Camden Avenue North
Dissent: Commissioner Joseph voted yes but stated concerns about the developer continually asking for more and their ability to perform.
Moved by Council member Moore [0:57:33] · Seconded by Unknown [0:58:08]
This item concerned an amendment to the development agreement for a restaurant, proposing a reimbursement of up to $250,000 for facade improvements to ensure high-quality materials despite rising construction costs. Commissioners debated the policy implications of such a subsidy, the potential precedent it would set, and the impact on the city's land sale revenue. There was a strong preference to proceed with the project but without this specific subsidy clause, especially given the Mayor's absence for such a significant policy decision and prior contract expiration.
Notable Quotes (6)
the EDA purchased these two properties for 280,000 and were selling it for 150. Huh?
I would say that’s actually pretty typical for EDA properties. We often on we often lose money, but that’s also in the hopes to get the highest and best use to get it back on the tax rolls.
I believe it’s phantom fireworks. Is encroaching in on that property.
The one matter I wanted to just bring up to the Council, of course, is the matter involving the reimbursement of facade improvements. That is an option for the commissioners to consider is not something that they have to consider.
it sets a precedent and we would probably get a lot more requests for this to happen?
I think it would probably be best to move forward. They’re not gonna like it when I say this. To move forward with the project as it is, without the amendment.
Ordinances & Resolutions (10)
Item discussing council salaries that contained an error.
Document for council salary increases that was previously not brought forward and now needs correction.
Proposed spreadsheet for tracking council discussions and follow-ups.
Guidance document for land use, referenced for Scooter's Coffee site.
Letter confirming environmental cleanup for the former automotive use at the Scooter's Coffee site.
Agreement for the Scooter's Coffee site between EDA and Promise Property Holdings, LLC.
Request for Proposals for services related to EDA scattered sites.
Existing plan for the Opportunity Site, considered valid but needing adaptation.
Agreement for Jambo Africa restaurant, with proposed changes for facade improvements.
Specific clause and exhibit in the Jambo Africa development agreement related to facade improvement reimbursement.