Marked Agenda

 Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 722 Newton Ave N (Disposition No. MH-268), to Wilson Molina or an affiliated entity for $80,000, subject to conditions.

 Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2122 Ilion Ave N (Disposition No. MH-267), to Wilson Molina or an affiliated entity for $65,000, subject to conditions.

Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2756 Queen Ave N (Disposition No. MH-269), to Wilson Molina or an affiliated entity for $75,000, subject to conditions.

Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2348 James Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-270), to United Hmong Investment LLC or an affiliated entity for $70,000, subject to conditions; if United Hmong Investment LLC fails to close, authorizing the sale of the property to Pedzo Star Properties LLC or an affiliated entity for $70,000, subject to conditions.

Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 822 Elwood Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-166), to John Aish Inc. or an affiliated entity for $125,000, subject to conditions; if John Aish Inc. fails to close, authorizing the sale of the property to Titilayo Bediako or an affiliated entity for $125,000, subject to conditions.

Approving an application submitted by Kelly Matter, on behalf of Avivo, for an interim use permit (PLAN12077) to allow for an emergency shelter for up to 100 persons within an existing building located at 1251 Washington Ave N until January 29, 2025, subject to conditions.

Approving a grant in an amount up to $75,025 from the Low Barrier Housing Program to Anishinaabe Endaad for an acquisition and expansion project located at 4217 Park Ave S, by Anishinaabe Endaad LLC or an affiliated entity.

Approving an exemption from the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requirements for a new 10-story mixed-used building with 223 dwelling units and approximately 24,000 square feet of commercial and hospitality space by Sherman Associates, located at 500 7th St S.

Passage of Resolution authorizing submittal of grant applications to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED's) Redevelopment Grant Program for funding for the following projects: Agra, 901 27th Ave S; Currie Commons, 187 Humboldt Ave N; Malcolm Yards Affordable Housing, 495 Malcolm Avenue SE; Satori Apartments, 817 1/2 W Broadway Ave, 819 W Broadway Ave, 821 W Broadway Ave, 825 W Broadway Ave, 1828 Bryant Ave N, 1830 Bryant Ave N, 1832 Bryant Ave N, 1836 Bryant Ave N, and 1838 Bryant Ave N; Simpson Community Shelter and Apartments. 2740 1st Ave S; and Snelling Yards, 3601 44th St E.

Authorizing submission of the 2021 Pay Equity Implementation Report to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget, as required by the Local Government Pay Equity Act.

Passage of Resolution rescinding Resolutions 2008R-402 and 2011R-688 to provide for the sunset of the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission.

Passage of Resolution accepting 4th Quarter 2020 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

Authorizing the City to join an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case of Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all steps necessary to join in support of this amicus brief. 

Authorizing the City Attorney to join, during the calendar year 2021, as an amicus in lawsuits that challenge the federal administration's immigration-related policies, subject to the condition that the position of amici is consistent with City policy on immigration-related matters.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-38426B with Independent Emergency Services, in an amount up to $230,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,026,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2021, for a five-agency consortium shared/hosted next generation 911 call handling system.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000057 with Miller Dunwiddie Architectures, Inc., in the amount of $25,000 for a total amount not to exceed $275,000, and an increase to individual Work Order No. 5 by $40,000 for a total amount not to exceed $115,000, to accommodate the need to develop construction documents to bid the flood damage repairs in the Tallmadge Building.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44477 with InTech Software Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $250,000 for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for staff augmentation consulting services consisting of project management services for various information technology projects.

Authorizing an increase to Contract ­­­­­No. COM0000189 with Premier Electrical Corporation, in the amount of $180,565 for a total amount not to exceed $15,471,396, for additional electrical work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing a decrease to Contract No. COM0001354 with BlueSky Electric Company, LLC, in the amount of $2,343 for a total amount not to exceed $219,557, for solar array work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000216 with Egan Company, in the amount of $83 for a total amount not to exceed $530,183, for increased skylight work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001070 with RTL Construction, Inc., in the amount of $21,666 for a total amount not to exceed $5,522,518, for increased drywall and fireproofing work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0002739 with Advanced Systems Integration LLC in the amount of $69,286.58 for a total amount not to exceed $1,078,043.74, for audio-visual equipment services for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44463 with Knutson Construction Services, Inc., in the amount of $29,341 for a total amount not to exceed $12,025,462, for additional concrete work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000565 with Schindler Elevator Corporation, in the amount of $18,078 for a total amount not to exceed $3,137,392, for additional elevator manufacturing and installation work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract ­­­­­No. COM0001065 with Kendell Intermediate Corporation (dba Kendell Doors & Hardware, Inc.), in the amount of $4,435 for a total amount not to exceed $1,018,842, for additional costs associated with tax-exempt door and hardware supply for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000869 with Top-All Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $31,728 for a total amount not to exceed $2,023,585, for increased roofing work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract ­­­­­No. COM0001350 with Margolis Company, in the amount of $1,960 for a total amount not to exceed $494,532, for increased costs associated with the landscaping work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001069 with MA Mortenson Company, in the amount of $25,914 for a total amount not to exceed $6,571,491, for increased carpentry and casework installation for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001068 with Empirehouse, Inc., in the amount of $36,422 for a total amount not to exceed $4,583,254, for changes in interior glazing and metal panel work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001531 with Distinctive Cabinet Design, Inc., in the amount of $5,565 for a total amount not to exceed $1,194,938, for an increase in scope for casework and millwork (tax exempt) material supply for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44518 with Danny’s Construction Company, LLC, in the amount of $52,572 for a total amount not to exceed $3,854,107 for increased structural steel installation work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001149 with Acoustic Associates, Inc., in the amount of $25,376 for a total amount not to exceed $4,377,054, for increased acoustical ceiling work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000416 with Modern Piping, Inc., in the amount of $15,593 for a total amount not to exceed $28,541,123, for increased costs for mechanical work, for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000147 with LeJeune Steel Company, in the amount of $45,539 for a total amount not to exceed $8,290,350, for increased steel supply for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing a contract with Comcast Business at a one-time cost of $71,774, to provide construction cost and node conversion to add fiber/coax connectivity as well 33 HD Standard connections and equipment distribution at a cost of $632.00/month.

Authorizing signature by the Minneapolis Health Commissioner or their designee on updated and expanded health care plan insurance contracts for School-Based Clinics services reimbursement

Authorizing the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) to enter into a Release of Liability, Hold Harmless & Defense, and Indemnification agreement with Metropolitan Council (Met Council) related to ownership and maintenance of the Workforce Director system.

Authorizing issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for violence interruption outreach services for the Office of Violence Prevention’s MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative.

Directing Health Department staff to collaborate with other relevant City departments and jurisdictional agencies, the Public Health Advisory Committee, Housing Advisory Committee, and community stakeholders to develop an Eliminating Child Lead Poisoning Action Plan that includes the following:

1. Steps and partnerships needed to be taken to completely eliminate new cases of child lead poisoning in Minneapolis,
2. Any subgoals needed to reach the goal of eliminating child lead poisoning,
3. Implementation scenarios and timelines,
4. Budgetary requirements to implement different potential scenarios,
5. Community input, and
6. Additional items deemed necessary by content experts.

Staff will present the Draft Eliminating Child Lead Poisoning Action Plan to the Public Health & Safety Committee by the end of the first quarter of 2021 and post it for public comment. A final Action Plan shall be presented to City Council by the end of the second quarter of 2021.

Authorizing a contract with Neighborhood Recycling Corporation (dba Eureka Recycling), in the estimated amount of $4,005,200, for the processing and marketing of 100% of the City’s recyclable materials for a five-year period, from Dec 1, 2021, through Nov 30, 2026, with no options to extend the contract.

Authorizing an amendment to Contract No. C-43394 with In Control, Inc., for an extension through Dec 31, 2022, for the Fridley Filtration Plant Rehabilitation Project and general services programming to coordinate with construction delays.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001455 with Cy-Con, Inc., in the amount of $38,615 for a total amount not to exceed $296,115, and an extension through March 31, 2021, for additional work required due to unforeseen conditions to complete the Ramp A Waterproofing and Structural Repairs Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000026 with Max Steininger, Inc., in the amount of $558,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,279,372.54, for additional project work and costs associated with unforeseen conditions for the 34th Ave S Street Reconstruction Project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0002453 with Meyer Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $22,440 for a total amount not to exceed $1,659,191.85, for additional project work and costs associated with unforeseen conditions for the Bridge 9 Pier 6 and 7 Repair Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing the acceptance of an alley easement deed from TF Hennepin LLC over a portion of the property located at 2841 Hennepin Ave.

Authorizing the acceptance of an alley easement deed from DREH LLC over a portion of the property located at 2940 17th Ave S.

Approving the following Council appointments for two-year terms, beginning June 1, 2020, and ending May 31, 2022: Martha Grimes, Seat 4, Ward 4; and Brianne Whitcraft, Seat 12, Ward 12. 

Approving the layout for the Penn Ave N Street Reconstruction Project between Plymouth Ave N and 14th Ave N.

Accepting the low bid of Concrete Idea, Inc., submitted on Event No. 1317, in an estimated annual amount of $500,000, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Upgrades of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Ramps Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Goodman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next meeting of the City Council 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, adding and amending provisions related to administrative hearing procedures.

Goodman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Animal Care and Control, adding and amending provisions related to lifetime license applications and rabies procedures:

1. Chapter 63 Licenses and Permits.
2. Chapter 65 Public Health Considerations.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Reich to introduce an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks, for first reading and referral to the Transportation & Public Works Committee, amending advisory board compositions in certain special service districts and changing the name of the 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South District:

1. Chapter 444 Dinkytown Special Service District.
2. Chapter 448 Eat Street Special Service District.
3. Chapter 450 Stadium Village Special Service District.
4. Chapter 452 Linden Hills Special Service District.
5. Chapter 454 Lowry Hill Special Service District.
6. Chapter 457 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South Special Service District.
7. Chapter 460 Bloomington-Lake Special Service District.
8. Chapter 461 Chicago-Lake Special Service District.
9. Chapter 462 East Lake Street Special Service District.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Fletcher to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 40 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Workplace Regulations, for first reading and referral to the Public Health & Safety Committee, adding a new Article VII entitled "Hospitality Worker Right to Recall," establishing recall rights for certain employees.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Goodman to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 23, Chapter 599 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Heritage Preservation: Heritage Preservation Regulations, for first reading and referral to the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, adding and amending provisions related to a waiver process for designated properties.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Reich to introduce an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 54 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Storm Water Management, for first reading and referral to the Transportation & Public Works Committee, repealing and replacing Chapter 54 in whole to meet state and federal clean water act requirements and to improve water resources in the City.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Bender, Ellison, Gordon, and Osman to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, for first reading and referral to the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, adding "just cause" eviction protections and a pre-eviction filing notice requirement.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Cunningham, Fletcher, and Schroeder to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance, to be submitted to the voters at the November 2, 2021, municipal election, proposing amendments to Article VII of the Minneapolis City Charter relating to Administration, for first reading and referral to the Public Health & Safety Committee, pertaining to the creation of a new Charter Department to provide public safety services, including law enforcement, and the removal of the Police Department as a standalone Charter Department.

Passage of Resolution honoring the life and contributions of Laura Waterman Wittstock.

Passage of Resolution honoring Black History Month.

Passage of Resolution honoring Ann Calvert for her service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.