Brooklyn Park

Watershed Meeting
2020-02-13 12:45 - 13:45, 2020-03-12 12:45 - 13:45 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2020-03-12 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.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Community Long-range Improvement Commission

Holiday – Offices Closed
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!

CANCELLED: Citizens Academy
2020-02-18 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-02-25 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-03-03 12:30 - 15:00, 2020-03-10 13:30 - 16:00, 2020-03-17 13:30 - 16:00 | 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

Economic Development Authority Meeting
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

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

POSTPONED: Community Workshops
2020-02-19 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-03-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2020-03-18 13:30 - 15:30 | 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

Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2020-02-19 18:00 - 21:30, 2020-03-18 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.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission

Brooklyns Count Census Meeting
2020-02-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Brooklyn Center Fire Hall, 6250 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429
Join us at our next Brooklyns 2020 Coalition meeting!
RSVP Here!
Learn about the latest census updates, resources, and planning for March 28th! We’ll also have information from the Minnesota State Demographer’s office, including how to apply to become one, information on helpdesk and the commitment to being counted.
Whether you’ve attended a meeting in the past and know a lot about the Census or if this will be your first one and you don’t know much, please come out. There will be something for everyone and we need all perspectives! Together we can ensure all communities are counted in the Brooklyns! #Brooklynscount2020
Thursday, February 20th
Dinner at 5:45 pm, Meeting 6:00-8 pm
Brooklyn Center Fire Hall
6250 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
¡Únase a nosotros en nuestra próxima reunión de la Coalición Brooklyns 2020! Reuniremos a todos los Comités de Conde Completo (CCC) en las ciudades de Brooklyn Park y Brooklyn Center para conocer sus estrategias de participación y lo que tienen planeado.
Tendremos información adicional sobre los recursos de parte de la oficina del Demógrafo del Estado, como los Centros de Asistencia de Cuestionarios (QAC), incluyendo como aplicar, información sobre el servicio de asistencia y como ser contado.
Ya sea que haya asistido a una reunión en el pasado y sepa mucho sobre el Censo o si esta será la primera reunión y no sabe mucho, por favor, salga. ¡Habrá algo para todos y necesitamos todas las perspectivas! ¡Juntos podemos asegurar que todas las comunidades se cuenten en las ciudades Brooklyns! #Brooklynscount2020
RSVP Here!

Human Rights Commission Meeting
2020-02-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-03-19 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

City Council Meeting
2020-02-24 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.

CANCELLED: Budget Advisory Commission
2020-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Budget Advisory Commission Fourth Tuesday of the month.
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 >

Park Redevelopment Meeting – Norwood Park
2020-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Palmer Lake Elementary School, 7300 Palmer Lake Dr W, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55429
We want to know your priorities!

As a neighbor, we want your feedback on specific park redevelopment options to inform the final master plans. Park improvements are planned for construction in Spring 2021.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: Palmer Lake Elementary School
7300 Palmer Lake Dr W Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
Click here to take the 2-minute survey
Questions?
Brad Tullberg
763-493-8344
brad.tullberg@brooklynpark.org

¡Queremos conocer sus prioridades!
Como vecino, queremos sus comentarios sobre opciones de cómo mejorar el parque para informar los planes finales. Las mejoras del parque están previstas para la construcción en la primavera de 2021.
When: Wednesday, March 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Where: Palmer Lake Elementary School
7300 Palmer Lake Dr W Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
Tome la encuesta en dos minutos
¿Preguntas?
Brad Tullberg
763-493-8344
brad.tullberg@brooklynpark.org

Get Ready! Job Training
2020-03-07 03:00 - 09:00, 2020-03-14 04:00 - 10:00 | Hennepin Technical College, 9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445
We are registering youth ages 14-21 in the northwest suburbs for Get Ready! training on March 7 and 14!
Get Ready! is a FREE job training open to youth ages 14-21who traditionally face barriers to employment, attend school in Brooklyn Park/Brooklyn Center, or live in the northwest suburbs:

Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Center

Champlin

Crystal

Dayton

Maple Grove

New Hope

Osseo

Robbinsdale

Rogers

St. Anthony Village

Registration is all online at www.brooklynk.works/attend-get-ready. Both sessions will be held at:
Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park MN 55445
Get Ready! is a prerequisite to the BrookLynk Summer Internship Program.
Choose a session:
Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Registration ends on February 28!

City Council Work Session
2020-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Charter Commission Meeting
2020-03-11 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.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Charter Commission

CANCELLED: City Council Meeting
2020-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

CANCELLED: Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2020-03-18 13:30 - 17:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
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

CANCELLED: Human Rights Commission Meeting
2020-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
The Human Rights Commission 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
