Notice Archives - Brooklyn Park

Tips for Dealing with the Drought

What is a drought? Drought is defined as a period of abnormally dry and/or unusually hot weather sufficiently prolonged for the corresponding deficiency of water to cause a serious hydrologic imbalance. Learn more from the Minnesota DNR > Drought warning With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4...
Deer Management in Brooklyn Park

The City’s Deer Management Plan identifies the number of deer that the natural habitat within Brooklyn Park can sustain. The Recreation and Parks Department works in partnership with Three Rivers Park District and a consortium of seven suburban communities to determine the herd count and contracts with the Metro Bowhunters...
Brooklyn Park: Improving Safety and Policing

Project background Across the country, we are seeing communities reviewing policies and procedures of police departments to determine whether there are changes or improvements to how we do policing. Brooklyn Park Police Department is a national leader in community policing. With a community that transformed quickly to having 1 in...
Minnesota’s Eviction Moratorium Is Coming To An End

As of June 29, the eviction moratorium off ramp process has begun. Governor Walz signed a bill to enact HF 4, now Chapter 8, to establish a timeline for lifting the moratorium. Key dates for renters and property managers are listed below. Starting June 30: Renters who have materially violated their...
Fireworks PSA

As we officially kick-off the start of summer, one of our country’s greatest pastimes is watching fireworks. Fireworks can, however, be extremely dangerous, cause emotional stress for those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), scare our beloved animal companions, and ignite fast-moving fires – especially during very dry conditions...
NOTICE: 2020 Controlled Deer Hunt in Brooklyn Park

In 2011, the Brooklyn Park City Council adopted a Deer Management Plan that addresses concerns about the number of white-tailed deer in the community. The plan balances deer population with their biological habitat and the tolerance level of residents. The plan is for seven areas to be hunted again this...