Brooklyn Center City Council 9/28/2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Miscellaneous and Administrative Items
The council discussed corrections to meeting minutes, including spelling errors for Manager Tao's name and page labeling errors for the September 14, 2026, regular session.
Flack Camera Discussion
Council members expressed interest in a work session to discuss Flack camera data, privacy, and the city's contract. There was consensus to hold a work session following a public presentation of existing police department internal reports.
Native Gardens Update
Councilmember Zach provided a brief status update on the native gardens project, noting that work is currently in a non-season phase.
Legislative and Intergovernmental Updates
The council noted recent meetings with Senator Paul and Representative Vang regarding upcoming plans expected for release in October.
CenterPoint Energy Network Geothermal Pilot Project
CenterPoint Energy representatives presented a pilot geothermal project proposal for Brooklyn Center. The site is a finalist for the program, with a public open house scheduled at Brookdale Library.
Areas of Interest (2)
- Brooklyn Center residents may soon see a pilot network geothermal project implemented by CenterPoint Energy as the city is named a top three candidate for the site.
- City Council moves toward transparency on police surveillance technology, signaling intent to hold a public work session on Flack camera data policies.
Topic analysis (5)
Miscellaneous and Administrative Items
The council discussed corrections to meeting minutes, including spelling errors for Manager Tao's name and page labeling errors for the September 14, 2026, regular session.
Flack Camera Discussion
Council members expressed interest in a work session to discuss Flack camera data, privacy, and the city's contract. There was consensus to hold a work session following a public presentation of existing police department internal reports.
- Publicize police department report on Flack cameras
- Schedule a council work session
Native Gardens Update
Councilmember Zach provided a brief status update on the native gardens project, noting that work is currently in a non-season phase.
Legislative and Intergovernmental Updates
The council noted recent meetings with Senator Paul and Representative Vang regarding upcoming plans expected for release in October.
CenterPoint Energy Network Geothermal Pilot Project
CenterPoint Energy representatives presented a pilot geothermal project proposal for Brooklyn Center. The site is a finalist for the program, with a public open house scheduled at Brookdale Library.
- Attend community open house on October 6th
- Evaluate site feasibility
Notable Quotes (2)
Brooklyn Center is currently one of three final candidate locations that we’ve been considering.
I think it’d be good to try to find a time... for either a town hall or work session specifically around Flack cameras.
People (4)
GravesMayorPresided over the council meeting.
Presided over the council meeting.
Charlie CarlsonGovernment Affairs SpecialistRepresenting CenterPoint Energy for the geothermal project.
Representing CenterPoint Energy for the geothermal project.
Josh GatzSenior Project ManagerExpert on CenterPoint's decarbonization implementation team.
Expert on CenterPoint's decarbonization implementation team.
Jenny McIntoshCity StaffFacilitated the introduction of the geothermal pilot project.
Facilitated the introduction of the geothermal pilot project.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- (October 6)
- (September 14, 2026)