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Brooklyn Park council approves Mayor Winston’s March travel to Mississippi Rivers Cities & Towns Initiative
Summary
The council approved Mayor Winston’s request to attend the Mississippi Rivers Cities & Towns Initiative meeting in Washington, D.C., March 4–6, 2026; the city manager estimated the trip cost at a little under $1,900, and the mayor recused himself from the vote.
The Brooklyn Park City Council approved Mayor Winston's travel to the Mississippi Rivers Cities & Towns Initiative annual meeting in Washington, D.C., scheduled for March 4–6, 2026, during the special meeting.
City Manager Jay Strobel introduced the request and said the estimated cost for the trip is "a little bit under $1,900." Mayor Winston described the meeting as an opportunity to advocate for resources and federal engagement on issues affecting Mississippi River communities and noted he serves as the Minnesota chair for the organization.
Council member Konowski moved to approve the mayor’s travel; Mayor Winston stated he would recuse himself from the vote. The motion was seconded and the council approved the travel request; the meeting record shows the tally as "4 2 0."
The council adjourned following the vote.
