The Brooklyn Park City Council is discussing a code change that would allow chickens at residential properties. In April 2022, the City Council tabled the first reading of an ordinance to allow for the keeping of chickens (hens only) due to concerns related to avian influenza. The current city council...
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Tessman Ridge Apartments Groundbreaking
City Officials, staff, and project partners gathered on July 11 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Tessman Ridge Apartments. This transformative development, a result of three years of collaboration between Duffy Development, North Hennepin Community College, and funders Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County Government, Minnesota Housing, and others, will provide 71 new... -
Brooklyn Park State of the City 2023
On March 11, 2023, Mayor Hollies Winston delivered the 2023 State of the City Address. Mayor Winston provided updates on various city initiatives, focusing on the progress made and highlighting upcoming projects. The mayor also delved into key areas such as public safety, emphasizing the city's commitment to maintaining a... -
Want to run for City Council?
Eligible residents who want to become a candidate for West District Council Member must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and Nominating Petition with the City Clerk. Affidavits of Candidacy and Nominating Petitions are being accepted NOW through Tuesday, February 28 at 5 p.m. Voting will be held on May 9. The Council Member will... -
Proposed Change to Waste Container Ordinance
Did you know? Waste containers stored in public view is the most common violation type in the city each year in residential neighborhoods. Brooklyn Park city code currently requires all waste containers to be stored out of public view. Recently, cities around the metro have updated their waste container storage requirements allowing... -
Brooklyn Park Received Grant to Hire Firefighters
On Monday, September 27, 2021, the Brooklyn Park City Council accepted a $3,345,516 grant from the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency to hire 12 additional firefighters. The competitive grant was awarded under the "Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response" (SAFER) grant program. SAFER was created to provide funding directly... -
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
On April 26, 2021 Brooklyn Park city council declared May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Click here to read the proclamation (PDF) > -
Brooklyn Park supports our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members
Brooklyn Park passed a resolution supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander community members. The resolution was passed during the April 12, 2021 City Council meeting. We will not tolerate, and we condemn, all forms of hate and violence against any person in our community. The City Council is committed to establishing and maintaining a culture of trust... -
A message from City Council
Dear Brooklyn Park residents, Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of Daunte Wright who was tragically killed Sunday afternoon by a Brooklyn Center police officer. We realize that our community is going through many raw emotions as we process another tragic loss of a Black... -
2021 Budget Highlights
On Monday, December 7, City Council adopted the 2021 budget, which will allow the city to continue to provide excellent customer service with less than a half a percent increase in taxes. This increase is far below most cities. Below are some key takeaways from the new budget. If you...