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
Moved by Councilor McCanowski · Seconded by Councilor Young
Direct staff to fly the pride flag during June
Moved by Mayor Winston · Seconded by Councilor Kanowski
Approval of the consent agenda
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.
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.
The charter commission is presenting two amendments this evening to the city charter in the interest of shortening the length of vacancies.
People (5)
Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating proceedings.
Participated remotely via interactive technology.
Addressed council regarding Community Center bonding and school activities.
Presented community awards for life-saving efforts.
Proposed amendments to the City Charter regarding election vacancy procedures.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- May 12, City Council meeting (prior)
- June 2024, Police Department response incident
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Amendment to shorten vacancy declaration and special election call timeframe.
Amendment to allow a primary winner with 50%+ of votes to avoid a general election.