Brooklyn Park

Fire Cadet Informational Session
2020-01-15 04:00 - 05:00, 2020-01-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-01-18 03:00 - 04:00 (America/Chicago) | Central Fire Station, 5700 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Choose your session:

Wednesday, January 15 (10-11 am)
Wednesday, January 15 (6-7 pm)
Saturday, January 18 (9-10 am)

Interested in a full-time career in the fire service? The Brooklyn Park Fire Department is hiring! Come learn about this exciting career opportunity and learn more about the Fire Department, the hiring process, and the Brooklyn Park Fire/EMS Cadet Academy.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP on Facebook, by calling 763-493-8020, or emailing us at JoinBPFire@BrooklynPark.org.
Attendance at a Fire Cadet Informational Session is not required to apply.
To learn more about the Fire Cadet position, please visit www.JoinBPFire.com!

Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2020-01-15 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
2020-01-16 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

Holiday – Offices Closed
2020-01-20, 2020-02-17
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!

Open Skate – MLK Day
2020-01-20 06:00 - 08:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Enjoy open skate on Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Details:
Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
12-2 p.m.
Community Activity Center Ice Arena
Cost:
$2 for youth and seniors

Think Again Brooklyns
2020-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W. Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445, United States
Topic:
Human Rights & Caucus Resolutions to Support Them
Details:
Tuesday, Jan. 21
6 p.m.: FREE Pizza and Salad Buffet
6:30 p.m.: Program
Brooklyn Park Library
8500 W Broadway Ave.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP on Facebook.
About:
We will be discussing the many ways the human rights of long term citizens, older Americans, the disabled, African Americans, and immigrants are violated. Our speakers will offer resolutions that would help Minnesota meet United Nations standards for human rights that you can present at your precinct caucus. Their discussion will include paths to citizenship for immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for some time; universal design housing that serves the disabled, elderly, and children; and education for preschool children, K-12, and adults preparing for jobs that pay well. They will look forward to your comments and suggestions on how to improve their resolutions. Sign in, mark your calendar, check back for updates, and invite others. Everyone is welcome.
Thank you to our Partners:

Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission
Brooklyn Park Library

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2020-01-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | 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

City Council Meeting
2020-01-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Energy Efficient Workshop
2020-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Energy Efficient Workshop for Homeowners and Renters
What: Energy Efficiency Workshop for Homeowners and Renters
When: Wednesday, January 29th from 6 – 7:30 PM
Where: Community Activity Center – Grand Room 1
Learn about energy-saving tools and behaviors from professionals at the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)! Save money on your energy bills, improve the comfort of your home, and become more sustainable with fast, simple fixes. This event is open to the public and free of charge.
Free LED night lights available to attendees.

Public Meeting – River Park Redevelopment
2020-01-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Izaak Walton League – Brooklyn Park, 8816 West River Road 55444, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
River Park Redevelopment begins in the Spring of 2020!
A Neighborhood meeting is being held to give an update on the refined redevelopment plans and construction timeline for River Park redevelopment.
When:
January 29, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Izaak Walton League
Click here for more information on the River Park Redevelopment Plan.
Questions?
Jody Yungers
Jody.yungers@brooklynpark.org

City Council Work Session
2020-02-03 13:00 - 15:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Brooklyn Park Nature Preschool Open House
2020-02-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Come learn about the Brooklyn Park Nature Preschool! Learn about the program and enrollment options for the 2020-21 school year.

Details:
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020
6-7:30 p.m.
Community Activity Center
Learn more about our nature preschool here.

CANCELLED: Citizens Academy
2020-02-04 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-02-11 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-02-18 12:30 - 15:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
The next Citizens Academy starts Tuesday, February 4, 2020 and runs for 10 consecutive weeks from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Community Activity Center.
What is the Citizens Academy?
Get a behind-the-scenes look and understanding of how your police department works. Citizens Academy is a way to teach and show everyday folks how the Brooklyn Park Police Department works on a daily basis. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion.

The program is FREE and open to people who reside, work or go to school in Brooklyn Park. Participants must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.
When is it?
Every Tuesday from 6:30-9 p.m. for 10 weeks starting Feb. 4, 2020. Sessions will be held at the Community Activity Center.
Learn more about the Citizens Academy here >
Questions?
Contact Kim Czapar
763-493-8209
kimberly.czapar@brooklynpark.org

POSTPONED: Community Workshops
2020-02-05 12:30 - 14:30 | Woodland Elementary School, 4501 Oak Grove Pkwy, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
Noble Parkway & HWY 610
View the presentation from Workshop I (PDF ) >
View discussion notes from Workshop I (PDF) >
Responses to questions from Workshop I and II (PDF) >
Notes from developer panel at Workshop III (PDF) >
Want to add your hopes, concerns and questions for the site? During the first workshop on February 5, attendees listened to a presentation and discussed a series of questions in order to share their ideas. We strongly encourage you to review the presentation before completing the feedback form.
The City of Brooklyn Park invites you to an important conversation to guide the future development of the old Park and Ride lot at Noble Parkway and HWY 610.
With support from a team of design and development experts, community members will participate in a series of workshops to provide recommendations to the Brooklyn Park City Council.
All events are FREE and open to the public.
Refreshments will be provided. Childcare will be provided by request only.
Please RSVP to Gretchen Nicholls at 651-265-2280 one week in advance of each workshop if you would like to request childcare.
Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466
Yog koj xav kom txhais rau lu Hmoob, hu: Pang Yang, 763-488-6487
If you need this information in another language or alternative format: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466

Workshop I:
Gather Information
Wednesday, February 5, 2020; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Woodland Elementary, 4501 Oak Grove Pkwy, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
What is important and unique about the opportunity site (old Park & Ride) at Noble Pkwy and HWY 610? What are the concerns about future development, and what can be achieved?
View the presentation from Workshop I (PDF ) >
View discussion notes from Workshop I (PDF)>
Responses to questions from Workshop I and II (PDF) >

Workshop II:
Development Options – The Block Exercise
Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Woodland Elementary, 4501 Oak Grove Pkwy, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Join your neighbors in an interactive workshop to create development scenarios for the site at the old Park & Ride at Noble Pkwy and HWY 610. Design experts will be on hand to share ideas and insights.
Responses to questions from Workshop I and II (PDF) >

Workshop III:
Developer Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 4, 2020; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Woodland Elementary, 4501 Oak Grove Pkwy, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Explore the opportunities and challenges of redeveloping the site with a panel of developers that bring a range of expertise.
Notes from developer panel at Workshop III (PDF) >

Workshop IV:
Framing Recommendations
Wednesday, March 18, 2020; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Woodland Elementary, 4501 Oak Grove Pkwy, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Contribute to the creation of development recommendations for opportunity site at Noble Pkwy and HWY 610, which will be submitted to the Brooklyn Park City Council and Planning Commission.

For more information, contact:
Cindy Sherman, City of Brooklyn Park at 763-493-8051 or cindy.sherman@brooklynpark.org
Sarah Abe, City of Brooklyn Park at 763-493-8089 or sarah.abe@brooklynpark.org
Gretchen Nicholls at 651-265-2280 or gnicholls@lisc.org

Cities United – Black History Month Event
2020-02-07 03:00 - 07:00 | North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445
Uniting leaders for change!
The 5th Annual Cities United Black History Month Event is planned and implemented by young people from the Brooklyn Park Cities United Sound Off Stations and the Roadmap Academy Community Innovation Team, which is comprised of local high school students and My Brother’s Keeper Brooklyn Park.
RSVP here!
Featuring

Free lunch and Cities United Black History Month Event T-shirt
Live performances by local artists
Enhanced networking session with elected and appointed officials of color
Special tribute to elected and appointed officials of color
Announcement of “2020 NFBPA MN Distinguished Service Award” recipient

Learn about

Breakout sessions led by OALC, SAGE Academy and Fridley High School students
A barber shop conversation on the topic of uniting leaders for change
A breakout session “Connecting Cultures Through Diversity” led by Fridley High School students
Various ways youth can become community leaders, led by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)

RSVP here!
Si usted necesita esta información en español: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466.
Yog koj xav kom txhais rau lu Hmoob, hu: Pang Yang, 763-488-6487.
If you need this information in another language or alternative format: Brenda Morales, 763-315-8466

5th Annual Cities United Black History Month event
2020-02-07 03:00 - 07:00 | North Hennepin Community College, 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445
Join us Feb. 7 as we host the 5th Annual Cities United Black History Month event.
The theme is year is “The Journey Continues…Reflect, Renew and Respond”. The day will include a musical tribute, keynote address and breakout sessions. We’re partnering with My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Brooklyn Park and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Minnesota Chapter who have a special presentation during the event.
Over the past four years, this event has averaged over 250 high school students, community leaders, administrators and elected officials.
Learn more about Cities United here >

Family Valentine's Day Bingo
2020-02-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Zanewood Recreation Center, 7150 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, United States
Join us for some family fun at Valentine Bingo!
Details:
Friday, Feb. 7
6:30-8 p.m.
Zanewood Recreation Center
All ages welcome!
Cost: $5 Per Card of 6 Games

Fix-It Clinic
2020-02-08 06:00 - 10:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Get household items fixed for free and learn valuable repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic.
At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more and receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix their items. You can learn more about the event here.
Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash.
Details:
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020
12-4 p.m.
Community Activity Center, Gardenview Room
5600 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Registration: No registration necessary. Just show up with your items to fix!

Valentine's Day Open Skate
2020-02-09 08:15 - 09:45 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with open skate at the Community Activity Center!
Details:
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020
2:15–3:45 p.m.
Community Activity Center Ice Arena
Cost:
$4 adults, $3 youth and seniors
Wear red and receive $1 off admission

Charter Commission Meeting
2020-02-12 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
2020-02-13 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
2020-02-13 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

Bottineau Community Survey
2020-02-19 12:00 - 14:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
As cities and communities continue to prepare for the opportunities of the planned METRO Blue Line Extension (Bottineau LRT), Hennepin County Bottineau Community Works partners want to hear about your community and economic development priorities moving forward.
Share your priorities for the future!
The cities of Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Minneapolis and Robbinsdale have been working in collaboration with Hennepin County on a variety of recent planning efforts, such as:

Identifying gaps for people walking, biking, and rolling near stations
Analyzing housing needs and opportunities
Guiding future development through planning and zoning changes
Developing wayfinding plans
Helping local businesses access resources

You are invited to learn more and share your feedback at three upcoming community sessions.
Wednesday, February 19
6-8 p.m.
Brooklyn Park City Hall, council chambers
5200 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Click here to RSVP
Online survey
You can also share your feedback through an online survey.
Take the survey now
Contact
Joan Vanhala
Community engagement coordinator
joan.vanhala@hennepin.us
612-348-0043
hennepin.us/bottineau
