Brooklyn Park City Council 5/27/2025

Monday, May 26, 2025

Community Center renovation status

School district activities and youth engagement

Brooklyn Park Police Department community awards

Recognition of outgoing board and commission members

Proclamation of June 2025 as Pride Month

Charter Commission amendments regarding election vacancies

Votes (3)

Approval of the agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Councilor McCanowski · Seconded by Councilor Young

Direct staff to fly the pride flag during June

Passed7-0

Moved by Mayor Winston · Seconded by Councilor Kanowski

Approval of the consent agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Councilor Kanowski · Seconded by Councilor McGarvey

Notable Quotes (3)

If you do not take action and start building next year. They won’t see it before they’re done.

Collette Guyet Hempel
Community CenterCommenting on the delay of the Community Center renovation.

I do think that this is an important month to remind people of that, to stand up against that, that nobody deserves to have to deal with that level of fear or that level of violence.

Hollis Winston
Pride MonthReflecting on the importance of Pride Month and the history of Stonewall.

The charter commission is presenting two amendments this evening to the city charter in the interest of shortening the length of vacancies.

Dennis Siarra
Election LawExplaining the rationale behind proposed charter changes.

People (5)

Hollis WinstonMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating proceedings.

Maria TranCouncil Member

Participated remotely via interactive technology.

Shane DePaulDeputy Police Chief

Presented community awards for life-saving efforts.

Dennis SiarraCharter Commission Chair

Proposed amendments to the City Charter regarding election vacancy procedures.

Places Mentioned

5208 5th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (City Hall)9277 Trinity Gardens, Brooklyn Park7700 block of 68th Avenue North, Brooklyn ParkStonewall Inn, New York City

Events & Meetings (2)

  • May 12, City Council meeting (prior)
  • June 2024, Police Department response incident

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Chapter 2, Section 2.06

Amendment to shorten vacancy declaration and special election call timeframe.

Chapter 4, Section 4.03

Amendment to allow a primary winner with 50%+ of votes to avoid a general election.

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