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Mayor Mohammed read a resolution thanking Hoffman for his leadership since joining the city in 1998 and for work across building inspections, facilities, sustainability and state-level code advocacy. \"Brian has left a lasting legacy here,\" the mayor said, citing Hoffman's steady leadership, institutional knowledge and role establishing the sustainability division.

Several council members and former officials spoke in tribute. One council member listed constituent issues Hoffman helped resolve — from noise and light pollution to unlicensed businesses — and praised his accessibility and professionalism. State Rep. Larry Craft said Hoffman was respected statewide for his expertise on building-code matters and thanked him for his service to both the city and the state. Former City Manager Tom Harmening described Hoffman as versatile, calm and effective, citing his work on major capital projects and airport/aviation complaints. Hoffman thanked colleagues and family and said his final day will be July 9, with a retirement event planned that afternoon.

City staff noted Hoffman's long service and cited his role in evolving the inspections department, leading sustainability efforts and serving as a point of contact on airport noise and RNAV-related complaints. The transcript records remarks of thanks from multiple speakers and a reading of the formal resolution; it does not record a formal separate vote on the resolution during the segment in the transcript.

Hoffman said he will spend retirement with family, at his cabin on the North Shore and watching his grandson. The council wished him well and confirmed he will remain with the city through July 9.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St. Louis Park EDA and City Council meeting June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council recognized Building and Energy Director Brian Hoffman with a formal resolution and multiple tributes from current and former officials as he prepares to retire after more than 26 years with the city.","taxTitle","St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota","taxId",50903,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195147,"St. Louis Park leaders express condolences, condemn political violence after shootings of Minnesota lawmakers",293,172000,465000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862824-49d37167c14ed5f1244f8295dfbd501e&start=172&end=465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862824-49d37167c14ed5f1244f8295dfbd501e/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6195147/St-Louis-Park/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/St-Louis-Park-leaders-express-condolences-condemn-political-violence-after-shootings-of-Minnesota-lawmakers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195147-7edc51a894298283f0c503b07c984489/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170306&Signature=eZLEd9XX2x7nBr6NDHdevkbQsB27nkoKHpWJkWjp7bFVgy6GVwoDhA7zUUHKlOgZhak5AwabzdDXJzkJhkvWS3V1t5ywF~aiSHhVp9AXeAYF0SM1uLn2DH~fZr3AbgyVlWALfoQZPIQOn0POMKwVGtzCO5RnOumP~a-pqvLO0G4i8tE4gPWJXz-ttCUusbXqTxrGy8Vd5L0Mdwz4lEBFPtOVHYysbW7lzSXa7IWvqbiZXX4-298t24~xVzKoVrlqsdWY-7xR4yNIxnvgyod2rB2hEj76IiNSJh5qFT4U266YHmh9Pp-ytc7CGFgfubrvyjK8FvjHeFt-VSmGJWbxFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Mohammed opened the St. Louis Park City Council meeting by calling for a moment of silence after weekend shootings that the mayor described as \"targeted acts of political violence.\" The mayor named state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband as having been killed and said state Sen. John Hoffman's family members were attacked; she offered condolences and called for civil discourse.

\"We condemn violence of any kind, including political violence,\" the mayor said, urging residents to maintain civil and respectful public discussion. The mayor also thanked local, state and federal law enforcement and the St. Louis Park Police Department for their \"quick action\" and for providing extra patrols while officials and residents were monitored.

The mayor said more information would emerge \"in the days to come,\" and emphasized support for the communities directly affected, including Brooklyn Park and Champlin. The council did not take any formal action on the matter during the meeting; the remarks were delivered as opening comments and followed by a pledge of allegiance and the rest of the agenda.

No formal proclamations or votes related to the shootings are recorded in the meeting transcript.","Mayor and council opened their meeting with a moment of silence, expressed condolences for the shooting deaths and assaults of Minnesota lawmakers and thanked law enforcement for the investigation and extra patrols.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195154,"St. Louis Park EDA accepts Hennepin County grant for Beltline Station redevelopment in Ward 1",37,63000,100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862824-49d37167c14ed5f1244f8295dfbd501e&start=63&end=100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862824-49d37167c14ed5f1244f8295dfbd501e/thumbnail_63000.jpg","/articles/6195154/St-Louis-Park/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/St-Louis-Park-EDA-accepts-Hennepin-County-grant-for-Beltline-Station-redevelopment-in-Ward-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195154-b888597b38463f86793f2483e0f9655e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170306&Signature=is9ostb~KEUDOHn1WBhGtEEjC7hzEGEW2Nu6fFJGdMA5R4Ow7PGJO4qNkxaVnWx2ys0s3oX1-ilwpu46d3HarMIVKZ8z0xXmQ2K4NlDY4lrI3xKEvgLUJX0fzwkGmtAx7hiEVKCz4FTkJHwobY6Huw1xarD5gMYV8O6MXLTAhm1VUB3fHUqasIaKw5rtYmFT2fMkuiWfTmiLWEp9-L0BGWjwB31xk-QgYZqP~gLEcLz9kirJxEWGQUW8hxtORAKh3FrYUrGnMfMvAX2GLmGcy1nFq54gMTTUG1IuLxEqgnh5lpEhzQHk-Yo0qEnYoF2Y3q3UiBFMQkX45jb~n3jRww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority voted to approve a consent resolution to accept a grant agreement with Hennepin County to support the Beltline Station redevelopment project in Ward 1.

The motion to approve the consent agenda — which included the Hennepin County grant agreement — was moved and seconded and carried after a voice vote. The meeting record shows no opposed votes.

The board briefly discussed the funding. One commissioner said, “Yes, it’s nice to see us getting additional funding from Hennepin County towards the BeltLine Station. So I’m happy we’ve agreed to accept that money.” Another commissioner added, “I’m also happy we’ve decided to accept that money and pleased that they were successful, yes, in their efforts to secure additional funding for this expensive project.” Both remarks were made during the consent-item discussion and are recorded in the meeting transcript.

No additional detail about the grant amount, the specific terms of the agreement, or a timetable for the redevelopment was provided in the transcript. The board noted that the project is costly, but the transcript does not specify the total project budget or how the Hennepin County funds will be applied.

The EDA had no further business on its agenda and adjourned after approving the consent item.","The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved a consent resolution to accept a grant agreement with Hennepin County to support the Beltline Station redevelopment project in Ward 1, with commissioners expressing support for the additional funding.","actionData","errors"]

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St. Louis Park honors Building and Energy Director Brian Hoffman after 26 years of service

St. Louis Park leaders express condolences, condemn political violence after shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

St. Louis Park EDA accepts Hennepin County grant for Beltline Station redevelopment in Ward 1