Brooklyn Park Council Honors Slain Speaker Hortman
The Brooklyn Park City Council unanimously approved a memorial resolution Monday honoring Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were killed in a June 14 incident in the city.
The resolution recognized Hortman's more than two decades of service in the Minnesota House of Representatives, including her role as the 61st Speaker of the House from 2019 through 2025. The document highlighted her advocacy for Brooklyn Park, including securing funding for the Highway 610 corridor and the Zanewood Recreation Teen Center.
Speaker Hortman had a wonderful legacy and she was in the perfect city for it," said Mayor Hollis Winston during the meeting. "She built that legacy out across the entire state and strengthened voices that maybe in the past had not been heard.
The council also conducted interviews for two vacant positions on the Brooklyn Park Development Corporation board of directors. Four candidates applied for the financial representative and small business representative positions, with voting results to be compiled by June 30.
In other business, the council approved various licenses including an on-sale wine license for C Senior Kitchen LLC and authorized the donation of used police equipment to the Liberian National Police Force. The council also gave first reading approval to an ordinance establishing residency restrictions for level 3 predatory offenders within 500 feet of parks and 1,000 feet of schools, childcare facilities, and places of worship.
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Areas of Interest (4)
- City Council honors Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and husband Mark following recent community tragedy.
- Brooklyn Park police receive public praise for handling of a 43-hour emergency incident.
- BPDC seeks new board members to oversee small business loan programs.
- Council moves to address ongoing concerns regarding school district equity for local youth.
Votes (2)
Approval of agenda including adding item 3B0 and removing 4.7
Moved by Mayor Winston · Seconded by Council member Klenowski
Adopt resolution in recognition of service to the city by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman
Moved by Council member McGarvey · Seconded by Council member Klenowski
Notable Quotes (2)
The character assassination, the ugliness, the lack of discussion runs contrary directly contrary to not only our Constitution... but it runs directly contrary to the legacy of Speaker Hortman and Mark Hortman.
Let us remember, a team is only good, as good as its leader. In in my opinion, we have a damn good leader.
People (6)
Maria TranCouncil MemberParticipating via interactive technology pursuant to MN Statute 13D.02.
Participating via interactive technology pursuant to MN Statute 13D.02.
WinstonMayorPresiding over the city council meeting.
1 quote
Presiding over the city council meeting.
“The character assassination, the ugliness, the lack of discussion runs contrary directly contrary to not only our Constitution... but it runs directly contrary to the legacy of Speaker Hortman and Mark Hortman.”
Remarks on the legacy of Speaker Melissa and Mark Hortman.
Sean FeltreResidentResident of 9115 Irving Avenue North, praised local law enforcement.
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Resident of 9115 Irving Avenue North, praised local law enforcement.
“For 43 straight hours, the chief and his officers previously did whatever it took to her and the monster crew... Who is responsible for this horrific attack.”
Commending Brooklyn Park Police Department performance during a recent incident.
Melissa HortmanSpeaker EmeritaSubject of a recognition resolution; served from 2004-2025.
Subject of a recognition resolution; served from 2004-2025.
Josephine TaoProject FacilitatorPresenting BPDC board applicants.
Presenting BPDC board applicants.
Jeff HagelApplicantBranch manager at Core Trust Bank; applicant for BPDC.
Branch manager at Core Trust Bank; applicant for BPDC.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- June 14th (Refers to recent emergency incident)
- Regular City Council Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution in recognition of the service of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her late husband, Mark Hortman.
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Interactive technology participation for Council member Maria Tran
Public comment and response
Approval of agenda including addition of Resolution 3B0
Resolution in recognition of service by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman
Interviews for vacancies on Brooklyn Park Development Corporation (BPDC) board
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