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Brooklyn Park council approves special assessments, grant amendment and liquor license; charter changes pass first reading
Summary
The Council adopted Resolution 2024-150 levying special assessments, approved a DEED grant contract amendment for Clearedge (Resolution 2024-151), unanimously approved a liquor-license contingent on permits, and adopted two charter amendments on first reading (Morson abstained on the charter votes). Several commission appointments were also made.
At its Oct. 14 meeting the Brooklyn Park City Council approved a series of routine and policy actions, including levying special assessments, amending an economic development grant contract, approving a liquor license contingent on inspections and issuing first readings for two charter amendments.
Finance Director LaTonia Green briefed the council on proposed special assessments for delinquent utility charges, abatements (weed cutting, tree removal, nuisance abatements), fire inspection fees, administrative penalty citations and other costs. After public appeals the Council waived reading of the published notice and adopted Resolution #2024-150 levying the special assessments; the motion passed unanimously.
Business Development Coordinator Malcom Hicks presented a recommended amendment to the Sept. 27, 2021 grant contract between the City and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Industrial Fabrics Corporation dba Clearedge Technical Fabrics. No members of the public spoke on the item; the Council adopted Resolution #2024-151 authorizing the amendment (5–1; Council Member Tony McGarvey voted no). Hicks said he would check with the director about providing the contract to council members.
The Council approved an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Sky Lounge and Bistro, 8515 Edinburgh Centre Drive North, contingent on issuance of a food license, required permits and inspections; that motion passed unanimously. The meeting also included motions to release multiple developers’ escrow and performance deposits for completed projects, as listed on the consent agenda.
Charter Commission Chair Dennis Secara presented recommended amendments to the Home Rule City Charter (Chapter 2, Section 2.06 and Chapter 4, Section 4.03) to change vacancy procedures; after no public testimony the Council waived the reading and adopted both ordinances on first reading. Council Member Boyd Morson abstained on those votes. Mayor Winston and Council Member Nicole Klonowski said the changes are intended to reduce the time and cost of special elections by clarifying vacancy procedures.
Mayor Winston moved and the Council approved multiple appointments to city commissions (Budget Advisory Commission, Community Long-Range Improvement Commission, Human Rights Commission, Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission, a youth liaison and an emerging leader appointment); those motions passed unanimously.
The Council concluded the evening with member reports and manager reminders; the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
