Agenda

Passage of Resolution accepting donation of registration, lodging, and airfare totaling to $3,000 from the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA) for Megan Hoye, Director of Climate Equity Action, to attend the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA) annual meeting in Glasgow, Scotland from June 14, 2025 - June 26, 2025.

Passage of Resolution accepting the donation from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for lodging, travel expenses, and meals attend the Culture of Health Celebration and Meeting on June 3-4, 2025, estimated to be $4000. 

Authorizing a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., in the amount of $329,195, for Engineering and Design Services for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Project at Signalized Intersections in Whittier Neighborhood.

Authorizing a contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $266,350, for Engineering and Design Services for the Highway Safety Improvement Program Project at Bloomington Avenue & Minnehaha Parkway.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007403 with Parker Analytics LLC, in the amount of $120,000 for a total amount not to exceed $295,000, and an extension through December 31, 2027, to continue data analytics consulting services for sworn law enforcement recruitment and hiring.

Authorizing an increase to Contract COM0008632 with Egan Company, in the amount of $18,545.20 for a total amount not to exceed $5,514,345.20, due to unforeseen conditions in the Street Lighting Replacement Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004118 with Gries Lenhardt Allen, P.L.L.P., in the amount of $400,000 for a total amount not to exceed $3,100,000, for Workers’ Compensation legal services.

Authorizing an amendment to contract COM0007542 with Wieser Concrete Products, Inc., increasing the contract by $585,757, for a revised contract total of $1,757,271, to provide all materials for reinforced maintenance hole structures, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007246 with Good Works Consulting LLC, in the amount of $600,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000, to continue consulting services related to workplace culture belonging, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (BEIAR).

Authorizing an amendment to contract COM0008656 with Restoration & Construction Services LLC, increasing the contract by $596,132, for a revised contract total of $1,552,132, for work on the Hilton Ramp Waterproofing Project.

Accepting the low bid of The Caulker’s Company, Inc., submitted on Event 3417, in the amount of $134,900, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Fridley Roof and Masonry Repair Phase 1, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the second lowest base bid and two alternates of Advanced Masonry Restoration, Inc., submitted on Event 3441, in the amount of $889,972, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Washburn Water Tower Restoration, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Anthony Kuczek by payment of $90,000 to Anthony Kuczek and attorney, Noack Law Office, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Vicki Karnik by payment of $135,000 to Vicki Karnik and attorney, Meuser, Yackley & Rowland law firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

Approving the settlement of the claims of Jai Thao and Bee Vang against the City of Minneapolis, by payment of $13,000 to Jai Thao (via counsel's trust account), $33,000 to Bee Vang (via counsel's trust account), and $6,475.00 to Thao and Vang jointly, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

Approving the settlement of all claims the City may possess in the class action case titled Tyler et al. v. Hennepin County, et al., 62-CV-19-6012, Ramsey County District Court, State of Minnesota, by authorizing the City Attorney's Office to submit settlement claims for payment to the City in relation to any and all relevant properties, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Authorizing the City Council President and Vice-President to transmit to the Mayor the City Council's 2026 Budget Priorities for inclusion in the Mayor's 2026 Recommended Supplemental Budget.

Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Office of City Auditor of $479,650 for four (4) FTEs from the Community Planning and Economic Development Department, Police Department, and Regulatory Services Department. 

Passage of Resolution approving the equalization of assessed valuations of real and personal property as recommended by the 2025 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 16 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development, adding a new Chapter 425A entitled “Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District” establishing the Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District and providing for its administration and operation as authorized by Minn. Statutes, Chapter 428B, Tourism Improvement Districts.

Passage of Resolution adopting an administrative fine schedule updated to reflect the reorganization of Title 4, Animal Care and Control, and Title 20, Zoning Code.

Approving a reduction in the Inclusionary Zoning requirements to zero on-site units for the Silva on the River market-rate housing project, located at 1516 Marshall St NE, per the Revenue Loss Offset Assistance Policy provided the commercial building permit for the project is issued within six months of Council approval of this request.

Authorizing the described changes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program that will be reflected in the 2025 Notice of Funding Availability.

Authorizing the described changes to the 2026-2027 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and Procedural Manual.

Authorizing an additional write down of $138,000 to Partners in Property Commercial Land Trust (PIPCLT) or an affiliated entity for City-owned property located at 19 E 26th St.

Passage of Resolution approving the following appropriation of funds to the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development:

1. Certain program income generated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME program;
2. Certain program income generated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP); and
3. Certain program income generated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Approving a second amendment to the purchase agreement with East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) and related agreements for the disposition of real estate located at 1860 28th St E and 2717 Longfellow Ave as excess property.

Passage of Resolution declaring the week of May 18, 2025, as National Public Works Week.

Amending the 2022 Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy Figure 2 Map to re-classify the following roadway segments to Pedestrian Street Light Corridors:

1. 8th St SE from 14th Ave SE to 15th Ave SE
2. 7th St SE from 14th Ave SE to 15th Ave SE
3. 6th St SE from I-35W East Frontage Road to 15th Ave SE
4. 5th St SE from I-35W East Frontage Road to 13th Ave SE
5. I-35W East Frontage Road from 6th St SE to 5th St SE
6. 11th Ave SE from 6th St SE to University Ave SE
7. 12th Ave SE from 6th St SE to University Ave SE
8. 13th Ave SE from 5th St SE to University Ave SE
9. 14th Ave SE from 8th St SE to 5th St SE

Authorizing the submittal of grant applications for the 2025 Minnesota Department of Transportation Metro Local Partnership Program.

Authorizing a Pipeline License Agreement with BNSF Railway Company, granting permission to install a storm sewer pipeline beneath their railroad tracks and across properties under their ownership.

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the large business district block event permit application submitted by 50th & France Business Association to enable Edina Art Fair to close roads from June 6 - June 8, 2025, for a block event and to operate outside the hours permitted. 

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for a block event permit submitted by MPLS Downtown Council allowing Noons on Nicollet block event held on the 3 dates of June 18, July 16, and August 13, 2025, located on Nicollet Mall between 7th St S and 8th St S operate outside the hours permitted.

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the large business district block event permit application submitted by Minnesota Festivals, LLC, to enable Taste of Minnesota to close roads for a July 5 and 6, 2025, block event and to operate outside the hours permitted. 

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for a large block event permit submitted by Minneapolis Downtown Council allowing Welcome Downtown Target Core Week block event held on the four weeks of May 19 - 23, July 28 - Aug 1, September 8 - 12, November 17 - 21, 2025 located on Nicollet Mall between 10th St S and 11th St S to operate outside the hours permitted.

Passage of Resolution updating the Parking and Mobility Services Fee and Rate Schedule.

Passage of Resolution authorizing the Biennial Routine Maintenance Agreement between the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Minneapolis, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

Passage of Resolution designating the 10th Ave Bridge over the Mississippi River as the Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic Memorial Bridge.

Authorizing lease amendment number 5 with Minnesota Department of Transportation for commercial land under I-394 bridge on Linden Ave. 

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for a block event permit submitted by Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District allowing Warehouse District Live block events to be held June 6th through November 2nd, 2025, located on 1st Ave N between 3rd St N and 9th St N and Hawthorne Ave between 8th St S to 10th St S to operate outside the hours permitted.

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for an Amplified Sound Permit application submitted by Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District allowing Warehouse District Live block events to be held June 6th through November 2nd, 2025, located on 1st Ave N between 3rd St N and 9th St N and Hawthorne Ave between 8th St S to 10th St S to operate outside standard hours.

Directing staff to produce an analysis of State, County, and municipal authority in Minnesota over vehicle noise regulation, noise abatement practices in municipalities across the country, and related opportunities or challenges for improving the quality of life in Minneapolis through a reduction in noise pollution.

Passage of Resolution authorizing approval of appraised value, offer of compensation, and acquisition of temporary construction easements by negotiation for direct purchase or eminent domain in conjunction with the Nicollet Bridge over Minnehaha Creek Rehabilitation construction project.

Authorizing an extension of contract COM0007635 with Wiley Reber Law PC for an additional eighteen (18) months, through April 22, 2027, for assisting the Office of Police Conduct Review with police misconduct investigations.

Passage of Resolution honoring Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Directing the Legislative Department to produce a national landscape analysis of municipal standalone public restroom programs, an overview of the current public restroom situation in Minneapolis, and a review of applicable regulatory and zoning constraints and opportunities regarding standalone public restrooms in Minneapolis.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003817 with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, in the amount of $173,951 for a total amount not to exceed total $1,944,428, to continue testing of backlogged sexual assault kits (SAKS) and conduct investigations while using best practices for victim services and advocacy.

Authorizing an extension of grant contract COM0008068 with Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) through May 31, 2026, for staff and other programmatic costs related to recruiting Minneapolis Police Department officers, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.

Cashman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks, amending advisory board compositions in certain districts:

1. Chapter 444 Dinkytown Special Service District.
2. Chapter 446 Central Avenue Special Service District.
3. Chapter 452 Linden Hills Special Service District.
4. Chapter 462 East Lake Special Service District.
5. Chapter 463 Lyndale-Lake Special Service District.

Ellison and Vetaw give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 434 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: West Broadway Improvement Special Service District, eliminating the sunset provision for the West Broadway Improvement Special Service District.

Pursuant to notice, Vetaw and Cashman move to introduce an ordinance amending Title 15, Chapter 389 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses—Miscellaneous: Noise, for first reading and referral to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee, amending provisions related to concerts at the Upper Harbor Community Performing Arts Center.

Pursuant to notice, Chavez, Wonsley, and Chughtai move to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to General Provisions: Administrative Enforcement and Hearing Process, for first reading and referral to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee, adding Title 16, Planning and Development, as a provision subject to administrative enforcement.

Passage of Resolution honoring the Minneapolis Southwest High School Robotics Team for their recent achievements in the Minnesota State High School League and FIRST Championship Competitions.

Passage of Resolution honoring Bryan Dodds for his service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution honoring Immigrant Heritage Month, World Refugee Day, and Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Passage of Resolution recognizing June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two-Spirit, Intersex, and Asexual Pride Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution honoring Sandra Marisol Cruz Arana for three years of dedicated service to the Salvadoran community.

Passage of Resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as National Mississippi River Day in the City of Minneapolis and June 1-15, 2025, as River Days of Action.

Considering a resolution approving the local historic district designation (PLAN19276) of the Glendale Town Houses Historic District, which includes seven (7) parcels consisting of 184 town homes spread across 28 buildings at the following addresses: 2700-2710, 2805-2819, 2806-2820, 2821-2835, 2822-2836, 2837-2851, and 2838-2848 Delaware St SE; 2700-2706 and 2701-2709 Essex St SE; 28-42, 33-43, 44-58, 45-59, 60-74, 61-75, and 76-90 Saint Marys Ave SE; 2801-2811 Saint Marys Pl; 100-106, 108-114, 116-126, 128-142, and 166-176 27th Ave SE; and 10-20, 22-32, 34-40, 42-52, and 66-80 Williams Ave SE.

Passage of Resolution approving amendments to the City's comprehensive plan to amend the future land use and built form guidance maps and authorizing the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development to submit the amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval.

Authorizing a contract with Advancing Equity Coalition, in the amount of $25,000, to expand academic support and leadership for the community.

Approving the settlement of all claims against the City of Minneapolis, including claims for attorneys’ fees and costs, asserted in L.M.G. v. City of Minneapolis, et al., United States District Court File No. 24-cv-04622 (ADM/DTS) in the amount of $900,000, payable to Knutson Casey Trust Account, from Fund/Org. 06900 1500100 145400; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.

Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of King County, et al. v. Turner.