Brooklyn Park

Planning Commission Meeting
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
The 2nd Wednesday meets in the Council Chambers.
The 4th Wednesday meets in City Hall room A203.
The Planning Commission holds public hearings on a wide variety of development issues, including zoning, platting, conditional use permits and variances. In addition, it develops long-range plans to guide the physical development of the community through a comprehensive planning process.

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Charter Commission Meeting
2023-09-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Charter Commission meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at City Hall (room A203).
Brooklyn Park is governed by the City Charter, which is the “constitution” of the city. This commission reviews the City Charter, proposes changes and makes recommendations to the City Council as needed. The Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court makes appointments.
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Dog Park Awareness
2023-09-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-10 09:00 - 11:00 and 2 more dates
May 25 & 27
Free
Please stop by one of our great dog parks and grab a doggie bag full of goodies provided by Stone Mountain Lodge.
Brookdale Dog Park
Tuesday, May 25, 9-11 am
Thursday, May 27, 4:30-6:30 pm
North Environmental Nature Area Dog Park
Tuesday, May 25, 4:30-6:30 pm
Thursday, May 27, 9-11 am

Watershed Meeting
2023-09-14 12:45 - 13:45, 2023-10-12 12:45 - 13:45 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions meet every month.
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CLIC Meeting
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Council Chambers.
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission (CLIC) researches long-term solutions and makes recommendations to the City Council to ensure that Brooklyn Park remains a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.
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CLIC Meeting
2023-09-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission (CLIC) researches long-term solutions and makes recommendations to the City Council to ensure that Brooklyn Park remains a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.
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Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2023-09-20 18:00 - 21:30, 2023-10-18 18:00 - 21:30 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Community Activity Center.
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission (RPAC) studies issues relative to public parks and recreation. The RPAC meets in different locations throughout the year. Check the monthly agenda.
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Human Rights Commission Meeting
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Human Rights Commission meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at City Hall (room A203).
The Human Rights Commission seeks to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education. It assists the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in implementing state laws against discrimination and advises the City Council on long-range programs to ensure that human service needs are met.
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Movie in the Park: Black Panther
2023-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Creek Park, Village Creek Pkwy N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
Wind down with a FREE movie on the big screen. All Movies in Brooklyn Park are FREE events, no registration required. Food Trucks will be onsite for each event. Watch social media for food truck listings.

Black Panther
Friday, September 22
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Village Creek Park
Village Creek Pkwy N

Puss in Boots
Friday, October 6
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Historic Eidem Farm
4345 101st Ave N

Addams Family
Sunday, October 22
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Community Activity Center, Armory Gym
5600 85th Ave N

Building Material Donation Event
2023-09-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance, 8300 Noble Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Have extra materials from your latest building or remodeling project?
This event will be an opportunity to donate usable building materials to a local nonprofit that specializes in the reuse and resale of building materials. Better Futures Minnesota will be onsite to vet all materials for quality and potential for resale. Our partner reserve the right to refuse unusable materials. All items deemed acceptable will be taken for free. Used items in good condition accepted unless otherwise noted. This event is open to everyone, whether you are a Brooklyn Park resident or not!
Saturday, September 23
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Operations & Maintenance Facility
8300 Noble Ave.
Accepted

Cabinetry – bath vanities, kitchen cabinets, cabinet doors
Countertops – laminate and stone (straight sections only; no peeling, deep scratches, burn marks or excessive caulking)
Doors – interior (solid wood, no hollow core) and exterior (metal)
Flooring – hardwood (new and used) and laminate (new only)
Grout, mudding – new, unopened containers only
Hardware – handles, pulls, hinges
Light fixtures – no shiny brass
Lumber – 4 foot minimum length, denailed
Nails, screws – no rust, in original box/container (no jars or glass)
Plumbing fixtures – faucets
Tile – new only, full boxes
Tools – electric (corded or battery powered), hand (screw drivers, wrenches, hand saws, hammers, etc.) and yard (rakes, shovels, etc.)
Windows – unbroken only

Not accepted

Appliances
Furniture
Toilets
Paint, stain, varnish, solvents
Aerosols
Mercury thermostats
Electronics
Garbage
Recyclables (cardboard, glass, metal, paper, plastic, etc.)

Brooklyn Park Business Council Meeting + Coffee with the Mayor
2023-09-26 07:30 - 09:00 | Brooklyn Park Small Business Center, 7970 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445
Kickoff the morning with Coffee with the Mayor then hear updates on the Blue Line Project from Reva Chamblis, Met Council Member District 2. No cost; Just show up!
Agenda:
7:30 AM: Coffee with the Mayor by Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston
8:00 AM: Welcoming Remarks and Review of Mission Statement
The goal of the Business Council is to make Brooklyn Park a better City by bringing the right people together, to talk about the right topics, and ultimately make better decisions through mutual advocacy, education, and information.
8:05 AM: Introductions
8:10 AM: Education Updates
8:15 AM: Economic Development Update/City News by Malcolm Hicks, Business Development Coordinator
8:25 AM: Featured Presentation: METRO Blue Line Extension Project by Reva Chamblis, Met Council Member District Two
8:45 AM: Featured Business: Small Business Center
8:55 AM: Business Updates (Businesses are welcome to give relevant highlights/updates)
9:00 AM: Adjournment

The MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brooklyn Park have an exciting partnership that creates a business council and legislative programming for the city’s business community! The partnership allows the city and business council to invest time and resources together, supporting economic growth in Brooklyn Park.
Learn more about the Brooklyn Park Business Council >

Homeowners Association Workshop
2023-09-28 17:45 - 20:00
Whether you serve on the board or just live within a homeowner association, this workshop is for you! At this workshop you will hear presentations from city staff and a representative from an association management company and engage in conversations to learn from fellow community members.
This FREE workshop will include a light dinner. Come get information and inspiration to help create the kind of community you want to call home.
RSVP
RSVP requested for planning purposes. Please fill out this online form to RSVP.
Questions?
John Kinara
Housing & Redevelopment Coordinator
john.kinara@brooklynpark.org
763-493-8054.

Fire Department Open House
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Central Fire Station, 5700 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Reconnect with your fire department!
The Brooklyn Park Fire Department is opening up to the public for the first time since COVID! Learn all about how the department has evolved, check out first responder equipment, and even talk about career opportunities! Snacks will be available.
Also stay for exciting demonstrations and activities, including:

Jaws of life (11:30AM/2:30PM)
Kitchen fire simulation (12:30PM)
Sprinkler demonstration (1:30PM)
Fire truck tours
Ambulance tours
Resource booths
And more!

Saturday, October 7
11AM-3PM
Central Fire Station
5700 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Questions?
Todd Messer
Fire Inspector
763-493-8038
todd.messer@brooklynpark.org

Special Materials Drop-off Day
2023-10-14 08:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance, 8300 Noble Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Twice a year we host a special drop-off for residents to bring in certain recyclable items that don’t go in your cart. This event is open to residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope and is held at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance campus at (8300 Noble Avenue North).
What can I drop off?
See the list of accepted materials here. We will not take general garbage.
