Brooklyn Park

Police Reform and Racial Justice Listening Session – East District
2020-07-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Your Mayor and Council Members have the power to make change in our community.
Nationally and locally there are calls for the reform of police departments and to bring about racial justice. What changes do you want to see in our city? All are welcome and the City Council especially looks forward to hearing from our Black/African American residents and other communities of color.
These meetings will be in person at the Community Activity Center
When?
Wednesday, July 29, 6:30pm – East District – Gardenview Room
We will also host a virtual meeting in August. More information to come soon.
Space is limited due to social distancing guidelines* so please let us know if you plan to attend!
You can attend the meeting for another district if you are unable to make your own. Not sure which Council District you live in? Find out using our neighborhoods app.
Thanks to City Council and the Human Rights Commission for hosting these meetings!
*To limit the spread of COVID-19, the city is following social distancing guidelines. All participants from different households will be seated at least 6 feet apart and will be required to wear a mask. Masks will be available upon request.
Brooklyn Park is committed to ensuring that our materials are available in a variety of languages and formats.
Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466
Yog koj xav kom txhais rau lu Hmoob, hu: Xai Vue, 763-493-8174
If you need this information in another language or alternative format: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466

Dear GG
2020-08-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Police Station, North Precinct, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
We are launching a project called Dear GG!
Dear GG stands for “Grandpa” or “Grandma”. We are asking for kids in Brooklyn Park to make a card, color a picture or write a short letter to a local senior citizen and address it to “Dear GG”.
This project will give kids a creative way to bring joy to a senior during a time when they are unable to receive visits from family or friends due to COVID-19. We believe this is also a way for kids to have a fun project that will benefit someone else in their community during these unusual times. Create the card, letter, or artwork at home and drop it off on August 1 or 2 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The cards or letters should be signed with the child’s first name only and can be dropped at the Brooklyn Park Police Department during the days/times listed below. The police department will deliver the cards and letters to seniors living in Brooklyn Park!
Drop off time and location:
Saturday, August 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
North Precinct, 5400 85th Ave.
The collection bin will be located outside the front entrance.

COVID-19 Community Testing
2020-08-03 11:00 - 19:00 | 8600 Zane Avenue N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443, 8600 Zane Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
The State of Minnesota, in partnership with Parents in Community Action (PICA) Head Start, City of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, and the Minneapolis Health Department, is offering COVID-19 testing in Brooklyn Park. Residents of from neighboring communities are eligible to be tested, but if you live farther away we encourage you to be tested at your local clinic. For help finding a nearby location, see Find Testing Locations.
Sign up for an appointment time now. This helps us keep wait times short and give people plenty of space.

Open to everyone
Symptoms or no symptoms
Free, no insurance needed

Monday, August 3, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
8600 Zane Avenue N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Former Brooklyn Park Library parking lot north of the PICA Headstart Town Hall Location
More information on the Department of Health website >

City Council Work Session
2020-08-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Typically, the City Council meets every first, second and fourth Monday of every month. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) meets the third Monday of every month.*
If a meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place on Tuesday.
View agendas and minutes >
Learn more about the City Council >
*Changes were made to the regular schedule. Please see the event calendar for the most up-to-date meeting schedule.

Cities United Community Video Chat
2020-08-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-26 15:00 - 16:00
Cities United’s goal is to continue providing a virtual space for youth to receive inspiration, structure and critical information about available resources during a time of uncertainty. We will continue using weekly ZOOM chats to deliver these services.
To help recruit and inspire youth to participate we are planning to leverage relationships with volunteers, locally prominent leaders and professional athletes. The Cities United/BBBS partnership is currently exploring the possibility of inviting Minnesota Timberwolves players to make guest appearances on the ZOOM chat. Guest appearance will largely be question and answer based. We will compile questions focusing on:

Guests experiences (challenges and successes)
Strategies for setting goals and staying motivated to achieve goals
Strategies guests are currently using to keep their bodies and minds engaged (possible demonstration of a strategy)

During the Q&A youth will have the opportunity to submit their own questions via chat. Once they’ve submitted the question, they will be given the mic (unmuted) to ask their question in person. Youth questions will be mixed in with staff generated questions.
We are interested in keeping youth engaged and excited to have these opportunities during the current crisis and beyond. Our goal is to keep youth motivated, engaged and hopeful over the next 4 months.
Sessions will be offered May, June, July and August. The ZOOM chat, also known as, the Cities United Community Video Chat has a standing date and time of Wednesday at 3 PM. Please contact Antonio.smith@brooklynpark.org or 763-498-1799 to register for the next Cities United Community Video Chat.

Drive in Movie - Cool Runnings (must pre-register)
2020-08-06 20:00 - 22:45 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Parking begins at 8 p.m., movie begins at Dusk at the Community Activity Center West Parking Lot, 5600 85th Ave. N.
Pre-registration is required. Households should attend in one vehicle, multiple households attending in the same vehicle does not comply with social distancing guidelines. All participants must stay inside the vehicle.
Call 763.493.8333 or stop at the Community Activity Center front desk to reserve your vehicle ticket.
We ask that you please follow the rules below when attending the event:

Each household should be in a separate car; carpooling does not comply with social distancing.
Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever, etc.) should not attend—no matter what.
Attendees must remain in the vehicles they arrived in.
Vehicles will be parked every-other parking space; follow directions from event staff.
Families and individuals may not walk to the movie or participate outside of vehicles.
Follow the traffic flow plan for how vehicles enter and exit the event.
Entrance for movies will be off of 85th Ave, the exit will be on to Edinbrook Terrace
Parking will begin at 8 pm. FM station for listening to the movie will be shared at the entrance to the parking lot on the night of the movie.

You can also pre-register online at:h ttps://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnbrooklynparkwt.wsc/search.html?SessionID=7217f681bfa0ec1941452b7c99bddfa414065243a94c798b5159ffb5cfdd9a87c633f61aeec906a4bfacab4be01ad7cf5661a1da69a3b75cf6261e1649acc7ea&module=PST&type=Events

Budget Advisory Commission Special Meeting
2020-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Budget Advisory Commission’s mission is to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the City of Brooklyn Park by providing strategic direction to the Council.
Projections and measurements are used to establish priorities that align with the City’s Strategic Plan, ensuring resources are invested appropriately to meet the vision and mission of the City.
View agendas and minutes >
Learn more about the Budget Advisory Commission >

Charter Commission Meeting
2020-08-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2020-09-09 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.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Charter Commission

Watershed Meeting
2020-08-13 12:45 - 13:45, 2020-09-10 12:45 - 13:45 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions meet every month.
Visit the commission’s website

CLIC Meeting
2020-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-09-10 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.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Community Long-range Improvement Commission

City Council Meeting
2020-08-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Police Reform and Racial Justice Virtual Listening Session
2020-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Microsoft Teams (Online)
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The City Council in partnership with the Human Rights Commission want to hear from you. Nationally and locally there are calls for the reform of police departments and to bring about racial justice. What changes do you want to see in our city? All are welcome and the City Council especially looks forward to hearing from our Black/African American residents and other communities of color.
For those who prefer not to attend an in-person listening session, we will be hosting one using Microsoft Teams. Residents from all Council districts are invited to join. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
When?
Tuesday, August 18
6:30-8:00pm
Microsoft Teams (accessible online or via phone)
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
+1 218-302-5973 United States, Duluth (Toll)
Conference ID: 545 692 319#
Microsoft Teams Instructions >
Instrucciones Como Unirse a Reuniones Virtuales >
Brooklyn Park is committed to ensuring that our materials are available in a variety of languages and formats.
Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466
Yog koj xav kom txhais rau lu Hmoob, hu: Xai Vue, 763-493-8174
If you need this information in another language or alternative format or need an accommodation to participate in the meeting: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466

Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2020-08-19 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.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission

Human Rights Commission Meeting
2020-08-20 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.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Human Rights Commission

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2020-08-24 14:00 - 16:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Economic Development Authority meets the third Monday of every month.
Economic Development Authority’s task is to create and keep jobs, grow the City’s tax base and lead development activities within the City.
If a meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place on Tuesday.
View agenda and minutes
Learn more about the Economic Development Authority

Drive In Movie - Homeward Bound (must pre-register)
2020-08-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Parking begins at 8p.m., movie begins at Dusk at the Community Activity Center West Parking Lot, 5600 85th Ave. N.
Pre-registration is required. Households should attend in one vehicle, multiple households attending in the same vehicle does not comply with social distancing guidelines. All participants must stay inside the vehicle.
Call 763.493.8333 or stop at the Community Activity Center front desk to reserve your vehicle ticket.
We ask that you please follow the rules below when attending the event:

Each household should be in a separate car; carpooling does not comply with social distancing.
Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever, etc.) should not attend—no matter what.
Attendees must remain in the vehicles they arrived in.
Vehicles will be parked every-other parking space; follow directions from event staff.
Families and individuals may not walk to the movie or participate outside of vehicles.
Follow the traffic flow plan for how vehicles enter and exit the event.
Entrance for movies will be off of 85th Ave, the exit will be on to Edinbrook Terrace
Parking will begin at 8 pm. FM station for listening to the movie will be shared at the entrance to the parking lot on the night of the movie.

You can register online here: https://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/mnbrooklynparkwt.wsc/search.html?SessionID=7217f681bfa0ec1941452b7c99bddfa414065243a94c798b5159ffb5cfdd9a87c633f61aeec906a4bfacab4be01ad7cf5661a1da69a3b75cf6261e1649acc7ea&module=PST&type=Events

Human Rights Commission Special Meeting
2020-09-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Microsoft Teams (Online)
This is a special meeting of the Human Rights Commission. The commission regularly meets the 3rd Thursday of every month.
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.
The Human Rights Commission meets in the Community Activity Center Grand Room for its meetings.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Human Rights Commission

Holiday – Offices Closed
2020-09-07
City offices will be closed for the holidays.
This includes City Hall, the Zanewood Recreation Center and the DMV office located in City Hall, which provides services for vehicle licensing and DNR licensing.
Enjoy the holiday!

Dog Park Awareness
2020-09-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-09-15 16:30 - 18:30
Dog Park Awareness
Sept 15 & 17 (weather permitting)
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, September 15, 9-11 am
Thursday, September 17, 4:30-6:30 pm
North Environmental Nature Area Dog Park
Tuesday, September 15, 4:30-6:30 pm
Thursday, September 17, 9-11 am
*Tickets are not required for this pick-up event.

All events will follow current Stay Safe MN and Minnesota Department of Health gathering guidance. Please respect social distancing of at least 6 feet between family groups. Within the phase 3 guidelines we can allow for 250 people to attend each event. Masks are strongly recommended. Please take the at home Health Screening before attending any event and use restrooms at home.
