Marked Agenda

Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2022R-241, passed Sep. 14, 2022, by authorizing the extension of COVID employee leave through June 1, 2024.

Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Erik Hansen to the appointed position of Director of Community Planning & Economic Development and Executive Director of the Minneapolis Community Development Agency for a term ending January 2026.

Considering an application for Bina's, 1404 QUINCY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by The Quincy NE LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412060 for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales and No Live Entertainment license, with Business License Operating Conditions.

Approving an application submitted by Jeff Ellerd, on behalf of The Wall Companies, for an interim use permit (PLAN17137) to extend the interim use permit for two years for a temporary surface parking lot on the property located at 525 Malcolm Ave SE, until January 5, 2026.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 339 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Body Art Code, amending provisions to more closely align with the State Body Art Code and to allow for more temporary tattooing or piercing events in a calendar year.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 305 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Pedicabs, amending provisions related to operations and vehicle standards.

Granting an appeal submitted by Mark Thieroff, on behalf of Patrick and Lana Skahen, regarding the following decisions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (PLAN16856) for construction of a new two-story single-family dwelling on an existing foundation for the property located at 5413 Woodlawn Boulevard; and adopting Findings of Fact as prepared by the City Attorney's Office:

1. Denying a variance to reduce the minimum required front yard setback from between 50.9 feet and 52.5 feet to 52 feet. 
2. Denying a variance to reduce the minimum required northeast interior side yard setback from 5 feet to 4.2 feet. 

Adopting the findings of the Nuisance Condition Process Review Panel (NCPRP) to allow property owner to rehabilitate the property at 3605 Columbus Ave subject to conditions. 

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, in the amount of $1,500,000 over two years, for the Drive for Five Initiative competitive grant to support adult employment and training services.

Approving a legislative directive related to labor standards enforcement in development, particularly multi-unit residential development. 

Authorizing the extension of the closing deadline from Dec 31, 2023, to Nov 11, 2024, for the $1 million Clyde Bellecourt Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative forgivable loan to the Indigenous Peoples Task Force for the construction of the Mikwanedun Audisookon project at 2313 13th Ave S.

Directing the Legislative Department to compare estimated average net earnings for Transportation Network Companies (TNC) drivers under three minimum compensation models. 

Approving a total of $1,468,310 in Year 2024 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (HTC) for the St. Olaf Exodus Housing project located at 819 2nd Ave S.

Returning to author an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances related to Zoning Districts, for the rezoning of properties located at 625, 629, 641, 643, 649, 653, 655, 659, 705, 711, 715, 719, 723, 727, 733, 737, 741, 747, and 751 Van Buren St NE, and 901 Summer St NE (PLAN16604) from the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District to the BFI3 Interior 3 Built Form Overlay District, retaining the UN2 Urban Neighborhood District.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 281 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Tobacco Dealers, amending various provisions related to the regulation of tobacco products.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 354 entitled "Window Cleaning" establishing provisions related to licensing, business regulations, worker training requirements, and safety.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending provisions relating to pre-leasing of dwelling units in new rental construction.

Granting in part, denying in part an appeal submitted by Gretchen Arana regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN16894) for a new, four-story residential building with 20 dwelling units for the property located at 5005 Lyndale Ave S:

1. Denying an appeal regarding the approval of a variance to reduce the minimum reverse corner front yard requirement along 50th St W from 31 feet to 15 feet to allow the building wall.
2. Granting an appeal regarding the approval of a variance to reduce the minimum corner side yard setback requirement along 50th St W from 10 feet to 4 feet for the building wall and stairway landing, and to 0 feet for the stairs and retaining wall.
3. Granting an appeal regarding the approval of a site plan review for a new, four-story residential building with 20 units.

Authorizing appropriate City staff to execute agreements for Great Streets Facade Improvement Grant Program Administration, in a total amount of $451,000, as follows: 

1. African Economic Development Solutions, in the amount of $50,000.
2. Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $30,000.
3. Field, Regina, Northrup Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $40,000.
4. Lake Street Council, in the amount of $50,000.
5. Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $23,000.
6. Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $23,000.
7. Northeast Minneapolis Chamber, in the amount of $50,000.
8. Riverside Plaza Tenants Association, in the amount of $35,000.
9. Seward Redesign Inc., in the amount of $50,000.
10. Southwest Business Association, in the amount of $50,000.
11. West Bank Business Association, in the amount of $50,000.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel expenses including flight, lodging, ground transportation, and appropriate incidentals from Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) for Heidi Ritchie, Deputy Commissioner of Health, to attend the Adaptive Leadership and BCHC Senior Deputies meeting in Atlanta, GA. 

Accepting the sole bid of Wieser Concrete Products, Inc. submitted on Event 2811, for an estimated annual amount of $585,757, to furnish and deliver Reinforced Manhole Covers, and authorizing a one-year contract for 2024, with the option to extend for one additional year, if agreeable by both parties, all in accordance with the City specifications. 

Accepting the low bid of JL Theis, Inc., submitted on Event 2764, for an estimated annual amount of $587,026, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for Large Area Turf Establishment, and authorizing a one-year contract from Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2024, with the option to extend for one additional year if agreeable by both parties, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Accepting the low bid of Concrete Idea, Inc., submitted on Event 2536, in the amount of $817,728, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Douglas North ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing a one-year extension to a master contract with the University of Minnesota (C-44280), through Dec 31, 2024, for research, consulting, and technical assistance services.

Authorizing a contract with Shaw Lundquist Associates, Inc, submitted on Event 2726, in the amount of $24,191,782, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the MBC Mechanical/Life Safety and City of Minneapolis Office Improvements Phase 3C Project, and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the project, all in accordance with MBC and City specifications.

Authorizing a contract with B2B Technology, Inc., in the amount of $1,014,000, for a three-year term, Jan 1, 2024, through Dec 31, 2026, for PeopleSoft administration services for the Information Technology department.

Authorizing a contract with Independent Emergency Services, in the total amount not to exceed $1,286,155, for a five-year term starting Jan 1, 2024, for a five-agency consortium shared/hosted next generation 911 call handling system.

Authorizing a contract with LifeTech EMS LLC, in the amount of $150,000 annually, for a three-year term starting Jan 1, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms, for emergency medical services at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Authorizing a contract with Rave Wireless, Inc. for five-year term starting Jan 1, 2024, for a total amount not to exceed $459,250, with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms, to provide a cloud-based mass notification system for the City of Minneapolis.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007392 with Rachel Contracting LLC, in the amount of $167,110 for a total amount not to exceed $805,777, for additional materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the demolition of the Kmart site at 10 W Lake St, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004472 with Toole Design Group, in the amount of $725,162.65 for a total amount not to exceed $2,633,853.65, for providing additional engineering and design services, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0005747 with Tri-Construction, in the amount of $52,880 for a total amount not to exceed $192,785, for leased space improvements to the Neighborhood Safety Office at 927 West Broadway.

Authorizing an increase to contract C-22314 with Trapeze Software Group, Inc, dba AssetWorks LLC, in the amount of $1,015,159.49 for a total amount not to exceed $2,642,922.88, and a five-year extension through Dec 31, 2028, for licensing, support and maintenance, and hosting services for fleet and fuel management software.

Authorizing an increase to Contract C-44154 with TerminalFour, Inc. (“TerminalFour”), in the amount of $25,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $2,004,143, for the support and maintenance of the City’s website.

Authorizing an increase to contract C-37587 with Verint Americas, Inc., in the amount of $54,967.11 for a new total amount not to exceed $4,689,200.28, for an increase in licensing and changes to the interfaces for the 311 Lagan system.

Authorizing an increase to Agreement No. COM0006236, with PCI Roads, LLC, in the amount of $62,000 for a total amount not to exceed $609,650, for additional Pavement Profiling and Roto Milling Services, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004350 with Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $20,000 for a total amount not to exceed $549,203, for additional work to complete the Whittier Safe Routes to School Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0006455 with Spriggs Plumbing & Heating, Inc., in the amount of $14,515 for a total amount not to exceed $123,515, for additional work to complete the Target Center Sanitary Piping Repairs 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 $900,000, for a total amount not to exceed $2,700,000, for Workers’ Compensation legal services.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006435 with Paragon Restoration II, Inc., in the amount of $22,642 for a total amount not to exceed $217,642, for additional work needed to complete the Target Center Floor Repair and Coating - Phase 2 Project. 

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006812 with Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $135,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,610,135.35, for additional work to complete the Lyndale Ave N Pedestrian Improvements Project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0006114  with Versacon, Inc., in the amount of $79,363 for a total amount not to exceed $2,494,715, for additional work to complete the Fire Station #8 Miscellaneous Improvements Project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Approving the settlement of the lawsuit of Keneisha Gilmer v. City of Minneapolis and John Vinck by payment of $7,250 to Plaintiff and Plaintiff's attorney, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

Approving the settlement of lawsuit Yolima Arguello v. City of Minneapolis, by payment of $9,000 to Yolima Arguello and attorneys, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any necessary documents to effectuate the settlement.

Considering the workers' compensation settlement of Logan Johansson by payment of $111,250 to Logan Johansson and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Mohamed Abdullahi by payment of $150,000 to Mohamed Abdullahi and attorney, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Considering the workers' compensation claim of Peter Brazeau by payment of $125,000 to Peter Brazeau and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Considering the workers' compensation claim of Andrew Braun by payment of $130,000 to Andrew Braun and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Considering an ordinance amending Title 16, Chapter 419 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development: Neighborhood Revitalization Program, amending provisions related to the number of neighborhood organization representative positions on the board and the election system used to fill those positions.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 219 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation: Contagious Diseases, amending Article V, High Risk Sexual Conduct to update language to reflect advances in preventative care and studies on community outreach, and to remove stigmatizing language that targets same-sex partnerships and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Authorizing a contract with City of Crystal, in the amount of $45,800, for continued participation in the state's Toward Zero Deaths traffic enforcement partnership program from Oct 1, 2023, through Sep 30, 2024.

Amending Council Action No. 2023A-0511, passed July 28, 2023, to change the partner listed from "Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association" to "Beltrami Neighborhood Council."

Passage of Resolution to support the formation of a non-profit organization to develop a carbon free district energy system around Hiawatha and East Lake Street.  

Authorizing a $10,000 contract for service agreement with Hennepin County to respond to social determinants of health impacting Minneapolis residents through Sep 30, 2024. 

Authorizing an amended and reinstated Youth Coordinating Board Joint Powers Agreement among the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Special School District 1, the Park and Recreation Board of the City of Minneapolis, and Hennepin County, to be effective Jan 1, 2024, through Dec 31, 2028.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 19, Chapter 510 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Water, Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer: Stormwater Management System and Operation of a Stormwater Utility, amending provisions related to operations with regard to coordination with the Park and Recreation Board.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 427 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: In General, adding a new section related to parkway paving, repair, and reconstruction.

Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Hennepin County for work related to the University Ave SE and 4th St SE Street Improvement Project.

Passage of Resolution authorizing the negotiation and execution of an agreement between Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis reimbursing the City for providing routine maintenance on certain County State Aid routes and bridges in the City of Minneapolis, effective Jan 1, 2024, through Dec 31, 2026.

Authorizing an agreement with Metro Transit, in the amount of $30,500, for cost participation for the installation of transit signal priority (TSP) along Lyndale Ave S.

Authorizing the submittal of a series of grant applications to the Minnesota Department of Transportation Metro District for the 2024 solicitation for Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds.

Authorizing negotiation with private property owners to acquire easements and additional right-of-way, if necessary, for the Johnson St NE and 35W Reconstruction Project.

Passage of Resolution amending the 2022 Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy Figure 2 Map to re-classify the following roadway segment to Pedestrian Street Light Corridor: 1st Ave S from Franklin Ave E to Cecil Newman Ln.

Considering a resolution updating the Parking and Mobility Services Fee and Rate Schedule.

Passage of Resolution nominating Steve Cramer to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers.

Passage of Resolution recognizing Human Rights Day and International Migrants Day in the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution honoring Council Member Andrew Johnson for his years of service to the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution honoring Council Member Lisa Goodman for her years of service to the City of Minneapolis.

Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of Donald Williams v. City of Minneapolis.

Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of Desmond Gilbert v. City of Minneapolis.