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CC City Council 6/22/2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Asian Moon LLC Granted On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Brooklyn Boulevard Location
The City Council held a public hearing and approved an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Asian Moon LLC, doing business as Asian Moon, at 8000 Brooklyn Boulevard North. This is a new license for the location, which previously housed Upen Hot Pot and Baker Square. The application was approved, and the background check on the applicant was completed. The motion to approve was made by Councilmember Page and seconded by Councilmember Erickson, passing with six yes votes and zero no votes.
Edinburgh USA Pro-Am Foundation Receives Gambling Premises Permit for New Location
The City Council approved a lawful gambling premises permit for the Edinburgh USA Pro-Am Foundation at Joe's Sports Bar Pizzeria and African Deli, located at 7450 Unity Avenue North. This permit is contingent upon the completion of all building renovations and the issuance of a food license. Edinburgh USA is a qualified nonprofit and this is their second location in Brooklyn Park; their first is at the Tavern at Edinburgh. The motion to approve was made by Councilmember Page and seconded by Councilmember Erickson. The vote resulted in five yes votes and one abstention (Councilmember Tran).
City Council Reviews Charitable Gambling Regulations, Considers Increased Local Spending Requirements
The council discussed charitable gambling regulations, specifically focusing on premise permits, spending requirements, and potential ordinance amendments. Currently, organizations must spend 75% of net profits within their trade area (Brooklyn Park and surrounding cities, including Minneapolis). The city ordinance requires a premise permit, not a license, with organizations allowed up to three locations, typically restaurants with on-sale liquor licenses. The discussion covered options to increase the spending requirement, add a 10% expenditure for specific charitable causes, or implement a 3% local tax for administrative costs. The council acknowledged the need for further review with legal and finance departments, especially regarding the transparency of spending reports from organizations like Edinburgh USA Pro-Am and the inclusion of Minneapolis in the trade area. The current system relies heavily on state gambling board audits for compliance.
City of Brooklyn Park Receives Unmodified Opinion on 2025 Comprehensive Financial Report
Ryan Englested from Bergen KDV presented the 2025 audited annual comprehensive financial report. The report indicated an unmodified ('clean') opinion on the financial statements, signifying optimal results. Key findings included revenues exceeding expenditures by $3.5 million in the general fund, leading to a fund balance increase to nearly 48% of the next year's budget, well above the city's policy and state guidance. Favorable variances were noted in revenues, largely due to investment earnings, and expenditures, attributed to staffing vacancies and unutilized contingency funds. Enterprise funds for public utilities, storm sewer, street and signal light, and recreation also showed positive financial results, with increased net positions and reserves. A separate compliance audit for federal funds related to the Huntington Place development is required and will be issued by September 30th.
City Charter to be Amended to Expand Youth and Emerging Leader Representation on Long Range Improvement Commission
The City Council held a public hearing and approved on first reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 9, Section 9.04 of the City Charter. This amendment, recommended by the Charter Commission, will add two non-voting youth liaison positions (ages 14-17) and one non-voting emerging leader position (ages 18-24) to the Community Long Range Improvement Commission. Currently, only one non-voting youth liaison is authorized. The proposed amendment aims to create more meaningful opportunities for youth to shape the city's future. The amendment specifies that these non-voting liaisons will be appointed by the mayor with City Council approval. The motion to waive the reading and adopt the ordinance on first reading passed with six yes votes and zero no votes.
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