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
Moved by Council member Erickson · Seconded by Council member McGarvey
Amend chair nomination to appoint council member Page
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.
People (7)
Shelley PageCentral District Council memberNewly elected council member.
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Newly elected council member.
“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 memberReturning council member.
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Returning council member.
“I solemnly swear that I will support and obey the Constitution”
During the official oath of office.
KlenowskiCouncil MemberElected as Chair to run the meeting.
Elected as Chair to run the meeting.
ThompsonCity AttorneyProvided guidance on parliamentary procedures.
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Provided guidance on parliamentary procedures.
“I did not hear a second, so that motion fails.”
Ruling on a motion to nominate a different chair.
Colette Guy HempelResidentRaised concerns about Osseo School District and community resources.
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Raised concerns about Osseo School District and community resources.
“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 SistersPromoting youth mentoring opportunities.
1 quote
Promoting youth mentoring opportunities.
“We currently have 23 Brooklyn Park youth waiting to be matched with a mentor.”
Sharing statistics during public comment.
Robert ClaveResidentAddressing sewer assessment billing disparities.
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Addressing sewer assessment billing disparities.
“I think that there should be some type of assessment for these residents including myself.”
Requesting a review of sewer assessment fees.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Council meeting, date unstated in text
- Recess for pictures and refreshments, 5:37 PM