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Brooklyn Park City Council Meeting 1/6/2025

Osseo Area SchoolsMonday, January 6, 2025
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Brooklyn Park City Council Meeting 1/6/2025

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

Full Document Analysis

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.

— Colette Guy Hempel
Group home densityHighlighting concerns about community demographics and infrastructure support.

People (7)

Shelley PageCentral District Council member

Newly elected council member.

1 quote

“I solemnly swear that I will support and obey the Constitution and the laws of the United States and of the state of Minnesota”

During the official oath of office.

Tony McGarveyWest District Council member

Returning council member.

1 quote

“I solemnly swear that I will support and obey the Constitution”

During the official oath of office.

KlenowskiCouncil Member

Elected as Chair to run the meeting.

ThompsonCity Attorney

Provided guidance on parliamentary procedures.

1 quote

“I did not hear a second, so that motion fails.”

Ruling on a motion to nominate a different chair.

Colette Guy HempelResident

Raised concerns about Osseo School District and community resources.

1 quote

“I am Desperately in need of help from the city council regarding the Minnesota and federal constitutions”

Addressing local school district policies.

Sandy RichmondRepresentative, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Promoting youth mentoring opportunities.

1 quote

“We currently have 23 Brooklyn Park youth waiting to be matched with a mentor.”

Sharing statistics during public comment.

Robert ClaveResident

Addressing sewer assessment billing disparities.

1 quote

“I think that there should be some type of assessment for these residents including myself.”

Requesting a review of sewer assessment fees.

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
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