Brooklyn Park City Council Meeting 1/6/2025
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Swearing-in of new City Council members
Election of Council Chair
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment session
Discussion of Osseo School District activities and facilities
Youth mentoring program opportunities
Sewer utility assessment equity and billing issues
Votes (2)
Elect Council member Klenowski as chair
CarriedNot specified
Moved by Council member Erickson · Seconded by Council member McGarvey
Amend chair nomination to appoint council member Page
FailedN/A
Moved by Council member Tran · Seconded by None
Notable Quotes (1)
We have 404 group homes in Brooklyn Park. Probably the largest number added in Minneapolis or Saint Paul in the state.
Group home densityHighlighting concerns about community demographics and infrastructure support.
People (7)
Shelley PageCentral District Council member
Newly elected council member.
Tony McGarveyWest District Council member
Returning council member.
KlenowskiCouncil Member
Elected as Chair to run the meeting.
ThompsonCity Attorney
Provided guidance on parliamentary procedures.
Colette Guy HempelResident
Raised concerns about Osseo School District and community resources.
Sandy RichmondRepresentative, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Promoting youth mentoring opportunities.
Robert ClaveResident
Addressing sewer assessment billing disparities.
Places Mentioned
Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaCentral DistrictWest DistrictEast DistrictCrestview SchoolEdinbrook SchoolFair Oaks SchoolZane wood School3110 Washington Avenue (Big Brothers Big Sisters)6280 Forest, Brooklyn Park
Events & Meetings (2)
- Council meeting, date unstated in text
- Recess for pictures and refreshments, 5:37 PM