Marked Agenda

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Minneapolis City Council Agenda

City Council of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Regular Meeting

May 9, 2024 - 9:30 am

Room 350, Public Service Center

Members Present: Council Members Elliott Payne (President), Aisha Chughtai (Vice-President), Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jamal Osman, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, Emily Koski, Aurin Chowdhury, and Linea Palmisano

Members Absent: Council Member Jeremiah Ellison

(Majority vote of all members, 7; 2/3 vote of all members, 9; quorum 7)

Clerk: Jackie Hanson, (612) 673-2216

Call to Order

Roll Call.
Adoption of the agenda.

Action Taken: Adopted as amended
Acceptance of minutes

Regular Meeting of April 25, 2024

Action Taken: Accepted
Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.

Action Taken: Referred

Reports of Standing Committees

Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee

Apr 29, 2024 - Committee Report

Gift acceptance from Goudappel Coffeng of travel and lodging expenses (2024-00444)

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel and lodging expenses from Goudappel Coffeng for Alexander Kado, Senior Project Manager, to attend and present at a conference on the design of public spaces, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Action Taken: Adopted
Gift acceptance from the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota for travel expenses (2024-00464)

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel expenses from the Local Public Health Association (LPHA) of Minnesota for Bharat Balyan, Resilience Hub Project Coordinator, to attend the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 360 conference in Detroit, MI.

Action Taken: Adopted
Gift acceptance from the Big Cities Health Coalition of travel and lodging expenses (2024-00465)

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of flights, ground transportation, and lodging expenses from Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) for Kevin Huang and Lauren McKenzie to attend the 2024 Future of Public Health Data Summit in Dallas, TX.

Action Taken: Adopted
Gift acceptance from the Minnesota Department of Health for travel expenses (2024-00467)

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel costs from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for Toni Hauser, Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Meghan Burian, Emergency Preparedness Specialist, to attend the 2024 Emergency Preparedness Coordinators Workshop in Breezy Point, MN.

Action Taken: Adopted
2024 Quarterly Donations Reports (2024-00479)

Passage of Resolution accepting 1st Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

Action Taken: Adopted
Bid for Liquid Chlorine (2024-00469)

Accepting the sole bid of Hawkins, Incorporated, in the amount of $2,153.00 per ton for a one-year (2024-2025) period at an estimated value of $1,076,500 based on estimated quantities, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary to deliver Liquid Chlorine, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Action Taken: Adopted
Bid for Target Center Sanitary Replacement, Phase 2 (2024-00470)

Accepting the low bid of Core Mechanical Services LLC, submitted on Event 3028, in the amount of $259,000, to provide all materials, labor and equipment for replacement of Sanitary Waste Piping at Target Center, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract with Minneapolis Downtown Council for the Vibrant Downtown Storefronts initiative (2024-00468)

Authorizing a contract with the Minneapolis Downtown Council (MDC) or its assigns, in the amount of $400,000, for the Vibrant Downtown Storefronts initiative.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contracts with multiple vendors for the 2024-2027 pool of qualified Art Conservators (2024-00472)
1. Authorizing a contract with KCI Conservation Inc., in the amount of $300,000, from May 15, 2024, to Apr 30, 2027, for art conservator services.
2. Authorizing a contract with Midwest Arts Conservation Center, in the amount of $300,000, from May 15, 2024, to Apr 30, 2027, for art conservator services.
3. Authorizing a contract with Twin Cities Art Care, in the amount of $20,000, from May 15, 2024, to Apr 30, 2027, for art conservator services.
Action Taken: Adopted

Contracts with various organizations for Partnership Engagement Fund projects (2024-00494)

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#	Item Description
1	Authorizing a contract with Roho Collective, in partnership with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $25,000, to provide healing through art for affected children.
2	Authorizing a contract with Cedar-Riverside NRP (dba Cedar-Riverside Community Council), in partnership with Abdifatah Osman, in the amount of $25,000, to promote artistic expression and community engagement.
3	Authorizing a contract with Direction for Youth, in partnership with Cedar-Riverside NRP (dba Cedar-Riverside Community Council), in the amount of $25,000, to empower youth-led initiatives promoting cleanliness and community pride.
4	Authorizing a contract with Citizen Father Foundation, in partnership with Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization, in the amount of $25,000, to create a trauma-informed leadership development program to facilitate and develop advanced parenting techniques and support.
5	Authorizing a contract with El Colegio, in partnership with Bancroft Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $25,000, to provide climbing opportunities for youth, breaking barriers.
6	Authorizing a contract with McKinley Community, in partnership with Healthy Helpful Insight Healthcare Institute, in the amount of $25,000, to offer in-person CPR/First Aid/AED training/certification and first on the scene (FOTS) Traumatic Bleed Training.
7	Authorizing a contract with Oromo Diaspora Media, in partnership with Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc., in the amount of $25,000, to create an educational media campaign on opioid prevention.
8	Authorizing a contract with Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation, in partnership with Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $25,000, to expand educational opportunities for youth.
9	Authorizing a contract with Somali TV of Minnesota, in partnership with Citizens for a Loring Park Community, in the amount of $25,000, to create a campaign and host events that foster communication, engagement and community pride.
10	Authorizing a contract with Midtown Greenway Coalition, in partnership with East Phillips Neighborhood Improvement Coalition, in the amount of $12,000, to promote urban biking safety and environmental awareness.
11	Authorizing a contract with Soora Media, in partnership with Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc., in the amount of $25,000, to engage youth about drug abuse and prevention via workshops, panel discussions, and talk shows.
12	Authorizing a contract with Prospect Park Association, in partnership with Abbas Addow, in the amount of $25,000, to establish a council for residents and neighbors.
13	Authorizing a contract with Grow to Grow, in partnership with Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $18,100, to recruit Minneapolis youth for a job training program.
14	Authorizing a contract with Ini Eyoh (dba Unity Scrubs), in partnership with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $25,000, to create an after-school program to introduce young students to diverse healthcare careers.
15	Authorizing a contract with The Enitan Story, in partnership with Cedar-Riverside NRP (dba Cedar-Riverside Community Council), in the amount of $25,000, to provide education to residents and businesses about identifying labor trafficking and exploitation and connecting victims to community resources and training.
16	Authorizing a contract with Let's Learn Collectively on our Life's Journey, in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $25,000, to expand a civic engagement program designed to simplify bureaucracy and support equity-focused changemakers.
17	Authorizing a contract with Cedar-Riverside NRP (dba Cedar-Riverside Community Council), in partnership with the Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota, in the amount of $25,000, to empower and educate seniors and people with disabilities on how to use services such as 211 and 311.
18	Authorizing a contract with East African Community Center (dba Kulan Center), in partnership with Cedar-Riverside NRP (dba Cedar-Riverside Community Council) in the amount of $25,000, to facilitate connections between neighborhood organizations and neighbors to co-create solutions to community issues.
19	Authorizing a contract with St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization, in partnership with the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market, in the amount of $25,000, to develop a nutrition program centered on health, create a youth education program about local agriculture and sustainability, expand on zero-waste options, enhance multilingual marketing, and offer more interactive booths that are culturally relevant.
20	Authorizing a contract with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization, in partnership with Healing House Group, in the amount of $25,000, to expand programming in Northeast Minneapolis that focuses on community well-being and health through events and workshops.
21	Authorizing a contract with Progressive Pathways, in partnership with Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association, in the amount of $25,000, to facilitate state-approved drivers' education for urban teens and providing climate justice and intergenerational engagement programming.
22	Authorizing a contract with Roots Connect, in partnership with Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $25,000, to organize community events and expand on their programming for youth to include civic engagement activities.
23	Authorizing a contract with Kiwi Cares, in partnership with Tangletown Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $25,000, to redistribute strollers and other baby items to families in need.
24	Authorizing a contract with Bilingual Education Collective (dba Colectiva Bilingüe), in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $25,000, to expand their environmental justice work to five schools.
25	Authorizing a contract with Liban Kano (dba Strangers Meeting Strangers), in partnership with Citizens for a Loring Park Community, in the amount of $25,000, to host community connection events and activities with the Minneapolis community to foster social interconnectedness.
26	Authorizing a contract with LaVonda Green (dba the Rose Cart), in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $25,000, to provide programming to youth around botany, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship.
27	Authorizing a contract with the Cleveland Neighborhood Association, in partnership with the Upton Program, in the amount of $25,000, to directly empower young parents with training and skills on financial wellness, career navigation, and parenting skills.
28	Authorizing a contract with American Friends Service Committee, in partnership with Bryant Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $25,000, to expand anti-racist education in schools.
29	Authorizing a contract with Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association, in partnership with LHENA Volunteer Network (LVN), in the amount of $10,000, to grow a community music festival.
30	Authorizing a contract with Asian American Business Resilience Network, in partnership with Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, in the amount of $25,000, to launch a project to address vaccine hesitancy in North Minneapolis through focus groups and culturally sensitive outreach to residents to be able to ultimately inform how to tailor vaccination strategies.
31	Authorizing a contract with CAPI USA, in partnership with Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, in the amount of $25,000 to communicate in the Hmong language about community opportunities, city resources, and other opportunities, fostering a more engaged and empowered community.
32	Authorizing a contract with CAPI USA, in partnership with Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, in the amount of $25,000, to create programming about Hmong cultural practices as well as the importance of civic duty and good citizenship to the community.
33	Authorizing a contract with Minnesota Immigrant Movement, in partnership with East Phillips Improvement Coalition, in the amount of $25,000, to inform and educate community members in Spanish-language workshops on the driver's license process.
34	Authorizing a contract with Lake Street Latino Business Association, in partnership with East Phillips Improvement Coalition, in the amount of $25,000, to create programming designed to empower and uplift high-risk youth through mentorship and classes aimed at equipping participants with skills to excel and contribute positively to the community.
35	Authorizing a contract with Lake Street Latino Business Association, in partnership with East Phillips Improvement Coalition, in the amount of $25,000, to create a culturally responsive business program for new entrepreneurs.
36	Authorizing a contract with Lake Street Latino Business Association, in partnership with East Phillips Improvement Coalition, in the amount of $25,000, to create holistic programming offered in Spanish, that fosters self-esteem, personal growth, and resilience for individuals that are navigating mental and physical trauma.
37	Authorizing a contract with Colombia Live MN, in partnership with East Phillips Improvement Coalition, in the amount of $25,000, to educate community about South American folklore and traditions of community members.
38	Authorizing a contract with Lake Street Latino Business Association, in partnership with East Phillips Improvement Coalition, in the amount of $25,000, to create programming in Spanish to improve participants' mental health, well-being, and leadership skills through classes, physical exercise, and community meetings.
39	Authorizing a contract with Pedal Power MN, in partnership with Logan Park Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $16,200, to provide youth with familiarity of nearby parks, bike safety, bike repairs, and group riding.
40	Authorizing a contract with McKinley Community, in partnership with Story Orchard, in the amount of $24,130, to foster community connections and literacy through book clubs, summer reading programs, book bikemobile events, and resource presentations aimed to promote reading.
41	Authorizing a contract with Longfellow Community Council, in partnership with The ReEntry Lab, in the amount of $25,000, to hold community events for sharing art, connecting over the challenges of returning from incarceration and brainstorming solutions together.

Action Taken: Adopted

Contract amendment with Ice Mortgage Technology, Inc. for loan administration software services (2024-00474)

Authorizing an increase to contract No. C-43408 with Ice Mortgage Technology Inc., f/k/a Ellie Mae, in the amount of $20,000 for a total amount not to exceed $106,510, and an extension of the contract through Mar 31, 2027, and the use of the vendor's contract amendment form(s) and terms and conditions to effect these changes, for utilization of and technical assistance with the loan administration software for the City’s Home Improvement Program Lending Services.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract amendment with John A Dalsin and Son, Inc. for Minneapolis Maintenance Facilities Reroofs Project (2024-00475)

Authorizing a decrease to Contract No. COM0006872 with John A Dalsin and Son, Inc. in the amount of $2,833,404.50 for a total amount not to exceed $1,557,151.50, for closeout and reduction of the contract for Minneapolis Maintenance Facilities Reroofs Project.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract amendment with Kevitt Excavating, LLC for Alley Snow Plowing (2024-00476)

Authorizing an increase to Contract #COM0006080 with Kevitt Excavating, LLC in the amount of $356,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,454,500, for additional materials, labor, and equipment necessary for Alley Snow Plowing Services.

Action Taken: Adopted
Legal Settlement: Steven Meldahl v. City of Minneapolis (2024-00485)

Approving the settlement of the matter of Steven Meldahl v. City of Minneapolis, Court File No. 27-CV-23-18230, the consolidated special assessment appeal brought by Steven Meldahl for the special assessment levies adopted in November 2023, by agreeing to cancel the Vacant Building Registration fee assessments levied against his properties at 2942 Dupont Ave N and 2815 14th Ave S, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office and Regulatory Services authority to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Action Taken: Adopted

Contracts with multiple vendors for 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers (2024-00471)

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#	Item Description
1	Authorizing a contract with Varro Real Estate, in the amount of $81,000, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
2	Authorizing a contract with Amani Construction & Development, in the amount of $58,000, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
3	Authorizing a contract with Element Commercial Real Estate, in the amount of $51,500, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
4	Authorizing a contract with Hortensia PLLC, in the amount of $40,000, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
5	Authorizing a contract with Redesign, Inc., in the amount of $30,000, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
6	Authorizing a contract with Platform Commercial Real Estate, SBC, in the amount of $40,000, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
7	Authorizing a contract with NEOO Development, LLC., in the amount of $42,000, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
8	Authorizing a contract with Magnolia Homes, LLC., in the amount of $30,000, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.
9	Authorizing a contract with Enviro-Tech Construction Services Inc., in the amount of $27,500, for a term of one (1) year from Apr 15, 2024, to Apr 14, 2025, for the 2024 Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) training and project assistance for emerging real estate developers.

Action Taken: Adopted

Contract amendments with various vendors for Group Violence Intervention Strategy work (2024-00484)
1. Considering an increase to contract COM0006734 with Cause and Effect by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $300,000, for the period Dec 31, 2023, through Dec 31, 2024, for violence prevention services.
  
  Action Taken: Adopted
2. Considering an increase to contract COM0007380 with TOUCH Outreach, by $150,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $350,000, for the period Dec 31, 2023, through Dec 31, 2024, for violence prevention services.
  
  Action Taken: Adopted
3. Considering an increase to contract COM0006723 with Urban Youth Conservation, by $150,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $500,000, for the period Dec 31, 2023, through Dec 31, 2024, for violence prevention services.
  
  Action Taken: Adopted
4. Considering an increase to contract COM0006727 with W Berry Consulting, by $150,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $418,333, for the period Dec 31, 2023, through Dec 31, 2024, for violence prevention services.
  
  Action Taken: Adopted

Budget Committee

May 6, 2024 - Committee Report

1. Appointed position in the Civil Rights Department: Director Civil Rights (2024-00500)

Adopting findings that the proposed position of Civil Rights Director meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 803 points, grade 17.
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the salary schedule for the position, which has a salary range of $176,029 - 208,671, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials.

Action Taken: Adopted

Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

Apr 30, 2024 - Committee Report

Burger King #12250, 925 WASHINGTON AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, for Extended Hours of Operation license (2024-00456)

Approving an application for Burger King #12250, 925 WASHINGTON AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by TRI CITY FOODS OF MINNESOTA, BLGeneral, LIC414479 for an Extended Hours of Operation license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Burger King #11284, 1500 STINSON PKWY Minneapolis, MN, for an Extended Hours of Operation license (2024-00448)

Approving an application for Burger King #11284, 1500 STINSON PKWY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by TRI CITY FOODS OF MINNESOTA, BLGeneral, LIC414480 for an Extended Hours of Operation license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
The Lowry, 2112 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment license (2024-00450)

Approving an application for The Lowry, 2112 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Blue Plate Restaurant Company Inc., BLAmend, LIC414325 for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Lynette, 3753 42ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) for an On Sale Liquor with Limited Entertainment and Sunday Sales license (2024-00452)

Approving an application for Lynette, 3753 42ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by TBMB Restaurants LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412333 for an On Sales Liquor with Limited Entertainment and Sunday Sales license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Itasca Event Gallery, 702 1/2 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) for a Rental Hall license (2024-00453)

Approving an application for Itasca Event Gallery, 702 1/2 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Itasca Event Gallery, BLEnter, LIC414705 for a Rental Hall license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Dashfire, 1620 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license (2024-00457)

Approving an application for Dashfire, 1620 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Dashfire LLC, BLAmend, LIC414116 for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Land Sale: vacated right of way at approximately 2300 15th Ave S (2024-00391)
1. Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the vacated public right of way at approximately 2300 15th Ave S to Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center or an affiliated entity for $1, subject to conditions.
2. Authorizing the execution of the necessary documents to facilitate the land sale.
Action Taken: Adopted
Northrup King Residential project bond issuance: 1460 and 1464 Van Buren St NE (formerly 1500 Jackson St NE) (2024-00392)

Passage of Resolution authorizing preliminary and final approval of the issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $31,000,000 for the Northrup King Residential project.

Action Taken: Adopted

Liquor license approvals for April 30, 2024 (2024-00438)

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#	Item Description
1	Lumi Restaurant and Bar, 921 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Tollso LLC, BLLiquor, LIC413598
2	Owamni, 425 WEST RIVER PKWY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Ghost Dancer LLC, BLAmend, LIC414379
3	Speedway #4021, 4320 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412633
4	Speedway #4024, 2501 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412640
5	Speedway #4034, 2200 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412641
6	Speedway #4056, 300 BROADWAY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412642
7	Speedway #4060, 801 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412643
8	Speedway #4135, 4001 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412644
9	Speedway #4161, 4740 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412645
10	Speedway #4165, 5101 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412646
11	Speedway #4166, 6000 PORTLAND AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412647
12	Speedway #4172, 3800 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC412652
13	Speedway #4173, 3357 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC414972
14	Speedway #4185, 1820 37TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC414971
15	Speedway #4232, 3453 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Northern Tier Retail LLC, BLAmend, LIC414973
16	Modist Brewing Co, 505 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Modist Brewing LLC, BLAmend, LIC413401
17	Underground Leaf and Vine, 702 1/2 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Underground Wine Club LLC, BLAmend, LIC414534

Action Taken: Adopted

Liquor license renewals for April 30, 2024 (2024-00437)

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#	Item Description
1	Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine, 4601 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Kike y Shamu Inc, BLLiquor, LIC376939
2	Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 MAIN ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Ukrainian American Community Center Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79136
3	Vincent Giantvalley Post, 3751 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by American Legion 234, BLBeer, LIC74695
4	The Blue Door - Longfellow, 3448 42ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sacre Bleu Enterprises LLC, BLWine, LIC65897
5	Clay Oven, 1027 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by INDIAN CLAY OVEN INC, BLWine, LIC407864
6	India Palace, 2546 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Twin Cities Hospitality Inc, BLWine, LIC65265
7	Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta, 3555 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Jakeeno's Inc, BLWine, LIC66105
8	Southern Theater, 1420 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Southern Theater Foundation, BLWine, LIC66124
9	Cajun Boiling, 1931 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Cajun Boiling Inc, BLWine, LIC354271
10	Vincent Giantvalley Post, 3751 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by American Legion 234, BLLiquor, LIC79745
11	56 Brewing, 3055 COLUMBIA AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by 56 Brewing LLC, BLBrewery, LIC107149
12	56 Brewing, 3055 COLUMBIA AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by 56 Brewing LLC, BLBrewery, LIC107969

Action Taken: Adopted

Gambling license renewals for April 30, 2024 (2024-00439)
1. ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS, submitted by ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC67648
2. MPLS AERIE 34 FOE, submitted by MPLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, BLGeneral, LIC67483
Action Taken: Adopted
Vacancy fees (2024-00266)

Amending Council Action No. 2024A-0222, passed March 21, 2024, to change the deadline for presenting requested information and proposed recommendations from May 1, 2024, to June 18, 2024.

Action Taken: Adopted
Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 3626 Bryant Ave N, owners Judy Williams & Raphael Jones (2024-00459)

Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling License for the property at 3626 Bryant Ave N, formerly held by Jon Helgason, to be held by new owner Judy Williams, based on verification that said property is now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

Action Taken: Adopted
Land sale resolution correction: 1104 Logan Ave N (2024-00436)

Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2023R-345 entitled "Authorizing the sideyard sale of the property at 1104 Logan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 1021) to Chedrua Yanlecheuyin and Jianeujongai Yanlecheuyin for $1, subject to conditions," passed November 16, 2023, by updating the legal description in the body of the resolution.

Action Taken: Adopted
Reallocation of funding between Community Planning & Economic Development programs (2024-00449)

Passage of Resolution amending the 2024 General Appropriation Resolution to reallocate funds across multiple Community Planning & Economic Development programs.

Action Taken: Adopted
Access agreements related to environmental testing conducted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (2024-00477)

Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development or their designee to execute Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) form access agreements related to environmental testing by the MPCA on City-owned properties under its Superfund and Site Assessment Program, in order to help ensure public health and safety.

Action Taken: Adopted
2024 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan (2024-00473)
1. Authorizing submittal of the 2024 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or after May 23, 2024, inclusive of public comments received during public comment period and May 14, 2024, public hearing.
2. Passage of Resolution authorizing the mayor or his designee to make application for, provide certifications, execute and/or carry out the intent of the 2024 HUD Consolidated Plan program allocations (CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA entitlement grants), as amended, including the 2024 Adopted Budget Schedule 4 - Housing and Urban Development Formula Grant.
3. Passage of Resolution authorizing proper City officials to enter into any necessary grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive 2024 HUD Consolidated Plan funding.
Action Taken: Adopted
Perpetually Affordable Housing changes (2024-00446)

Authorizing program changes to the Perpetually Affordable Housing program.

Action Taken: Adopted

Climate & Infrastructure Committee

May 2, 2024 - Committee Report

11th Ave S Resurfacing: Project approval and assessment (2024-00340)
1. Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $317,227.02 for the Street Resurfacing Project No. 2362B (CPV2456).
2. Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $317,227.02.
Action Taken: Adopted
29th Ave NE Street Resurfacing: Project approval and assessment (2024-00492)
1. Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $159,499.94 for the Street Resurfacing Project No. 2362H (CPV2456).
2. Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $159,499.94.
Action Taken: Adopted
Hennepin Ave and 1st Ave NE multimodal improvements (2024-00339)

Passage of Resolution ordering the abandonment and removal of areaways located in the public right-of-way in conflict with the project.

Action Taken: Adopted
Stormwater Management Program and 2023 Annual Report (2024-00334)
1. Passage of Resolution adopting the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase I Permit Stormwater Management Program and Annual Report for 2023 Activities.
2. Authorizing Public Works to submit the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Stormwater Management Program Annual Report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for review and approval.
Action Taken: Adopted
Art-A-Whirl Large Block Event Permit: May 17-19, 2024 (2024-00491)

Approving the permit application submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) for a permit for a large block event allowing Art-A-Whirl block event held May 17 through May 19, 2024, located on 14th Ave NE between Van Buren St NE and Quincy St NE and on Quincy St NE between 15th Ave NE and 12th Ave NE, to operate outside the hours permitted under Section 455.30(c)(1) of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Edina Art Fair Block Event Permit: May 31- June 2, 2024 (2024-00490)

Approving the permit application submitted by 50th and France Business Association for a permit for a large block even allowing the Edina Art Fair held May 31 through June 2, 2024, on France Ave S between 49th St W and 51st St W and on 50th St W between France Ave S and Chowen Ave S, to operate outside the hours permitted under Section 455.35(c)(1) of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Warehouse District Live Block Event Permit: May 31 through Nov 3, 2024 (2024-00481)

Approving the application submitted by the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District for a permit for a large block event allowing the Warehouse District Live Block Party to be held on all weekends between May 31 and Nov 3, 2024, on 1st Ave N between 3rd St N and 6th St N, to operate outside the hours permitted under Section 455.35(c)(1) of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Cooperative funding agreement with Hennepin County for pedestrian safety and traffic signal improvements (2024-00478)
1. Authorizing a cooperative funding agreement with Hennepin County for pedestrian safety and traffic signal improvements on Glenwood Ave North (CSAH 40) between Bryant Ave North and Penn Ave North (CSAH 2) as part of the County's Glenwood Ave North ADA accessibility project.
2. Amending the 2024 Capital Appropriation Resolution to increase appropriation and accept revenue from Hennepin County for City force account work and materials in the amount of $320,652 for Traffic Department work and $16,000 for Water Department work.
Action Taken: Adopted
Cooperative agreement with Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCCRA) and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) for the Midtown Greenway Trail (2024-00463)

Authorizing a cooperative agreement with HCRRA and MPRB for the Midtown Greenway if it receives designation as a Metropolitan Parks Regional Trail pursuant to an adopted Midtown Greenway Regional Trail Plan.

Action Taken: Adopted
Grant for Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for green storm water infrastructure implementation within the Green Central Safe Routes to School project (2024-00442)
1. Accepting a grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), in the amount of $202,205 to fund green infrastructure design, installation, and maintenance on the Green Central Safe Routes to School project.
2. Authorizing an agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management Association (MWMO) for the grant.
Action Taken: Adopted
Grant from Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for green stormwater infrastructure implementation within the Phillips Traffic Safety Improvements project (2024-00460)
1. Accepting a grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), in the amount of $315,350 to fund green infrastructure design, installation, and maintenance on the Phillips Traffic Safety Improvements project.
2. Authorizing an agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management Association (MWMO) for the grant.
Action Taken: Adopted
Upper Harbor Terminal: Construction of regional stormwater treatment system and District Stormwater System (2024-00445)
1. Authorizing an agreement with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) for construction of a regional stormwater treatment system on the Upper Harbor site.
2. Authorizing an amendment to a Reciprocal Operating and Easement Agreement (REOA) with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) and consented to by United Properties Development, LLC and Port of Minneapolis, LLC for a district stormwater system on the Upper Harbor site to amend allowable construction start dates and clarify district system components.
Action Taken: Adopted
Dowling Avenue North/Port of Minneapolis Drive 33rd and West River Road project: Temporary inter-fund loan approval (2024-00486)

Passage of Resolution approving an inter-fund loan demonstrating the availability of specific funding, as requested by the State of Minnesota, in the amount of $2,353,837.99, for the Dowling Avenue North/Port of Minneapolis Drive 33rd and West River Road project.

Action Taken: Adopted

Southside Green Zone Appointments (2024-00495)

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1	Approving Robert Hendrickson for Council reappointment, Seat 1, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
2	Approving Spencer Polk for Council reappointment, Seat 2, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
3	Approving Megan Kuhl-Stennes for Council reappointment, Seat 4, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
4	Approving Karen Clark for Council reappointment, Seat 6, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
5	Approving Daniel Colten Schmidt for Council appointment, Seat 8, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
6	Approving Kennedy Pounds for Council appointment, Seat 9, Ward 10, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
7	Approving Joel McReynolds for Council reappointment, Seat 10, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
8	Approving Mohamud Roble for Council appointment, Seat 11, Ward 6, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
9	Approving Moncies Franco for Council appointment, Seat 12, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.
10	Approving Jennifer Davis for Council reappointment, Seat 20, Ward 8, for 2 year term, beginning Apr 1, 2023, and ending Mar 31, 2025.

Action Taken: Adopted

2024 Drinking Water Week Honorary Resolution (2024-00496)

Passage of Resolution declaring the week of May 5, 2024 Drinking Water Week.

Action Taken: Adopted
New Nicollet Ave: Concept layout approval and easements (2024-00419)
1. Approving the concept layout for the New Nicollet Ave project to reconnect Nicollet Ave from Lake St to Cecil Newman Ln and Cecil Newman Ln from Nicollet Ave to 1st Ave.
2. Authorizing initiation of due diligence activities (e.g., title, survey, appraisal, pre-project notifications to property owners) related to acquisition of permanent and temporary easements for right-of-way and an ADA-compliant access ramp for the project.
Action Taken: Adopted
Lowry Ave NE (Washington St NE to Johnson St NE) Street Reconstruction Project Phase I: Project approval, assessment, and areaway abandonment (2024-00416)
1. Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $753,144.17 for the Lowry Ave NE (Washington St NE to Johnson St NE) Phase I Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 2360 (PV074).
2. Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $753,144.17 for the project.
3. Passage of Resolution ordering the abandonment and removal of areaways located in the public right-of-way in conflict with the project.
Action Taken: Adopted

Committee of the Whole

May 7, 2024 - Committee Report

Appointment of Council Members to various boards, commissions, and committees (2024-00007)

Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2024R-012 entitled “Approving appointments of Council Members to various Boards and Commissions,” passed January 25, 2024, by revising and adding appointments related to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Family Housing Fund and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Policy Steering Committee.

Action Taken: Adopted, does not require Mayor's signature
Contract with Somali Youth Link for cultural and youth specific outreach services (2024-00512)

Authorizing a contract with Somali Youth Link, in the amount of $300,000, for a one (1) year term, from May 15, 2024, through May 14, 2025, for cultural and youth specific outreach services.

Action Taken: Adopted

Public Health & Safety Committee

May 1, 2024 - Committee Report

Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for provision of social worker services (2024-00441)

Authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department using agreement drafted by Hennepin County, in the amount not to exceed $295,569.00, for an agreement from May 1, 2024, through Dec 31, 2025, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional year.

Action Taken: Adopted
Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training (ICPOET) grant administered through the MN Department of Public Safety in support of the cadet program within the Minneapolis Police Department (2024-00455)
1. Accepting a grant from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) administered through the MN Department of Public Safety for the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education & Training program (ICPOET), in the amount of $99,999.42, for support of continuing education for two Minneapolis Police Cadets.
2. Authorizing an agreement with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) administered through the MN Department of Public Safety for the grant.
3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Police Department.
Action Taken: Adopted
Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Pathways to Policing grant administered through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in support of four Community Service Officers within the Police Department (2024-00461)
1. Accepting a grant from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) administered through the MN Department of Public Safety for the Pathways to Policing program, in the amount of $73,084.22, for support of four Minneapolis Police Community Service Officers.
2. Authorizing an agreement with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) administered through the MN Department of Public Safety for the grant.
3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Police Department.
Action Taken: Adopted
Agreement with Idea Analytics for collaboration on the Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program (2024-00493)

Authorizing an agreement with Idea Analytics to collaborate on the Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program including project scope development, grant application, and continued commitment upon grant award.

Action Taken: Adopted
Grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs for Youth Intervention Programming (2024-00466)
1. Considering a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $150,000, for Inspiring Youth, an early-intervention program for young people at risk of involvement with violence, for the period of Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025.
2. Considering an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs for the grant.
3. Considering a resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Neighborhood Safety Department.
Action Taken: Adopted

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

Sidewalk Cart and Street Vending Program ordinance (2024-00561)

Chavez and Chowdhury give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 188 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Food Code: Administration and Licensing, establishing and amending provisions for a Sidewalk Cart and Street Vending Program.

Action Taken: Notice given
Rental inspection services ordinance (2024-00562)

Chavez gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, establishing provisions for proactive and annual inspections for the enforcement of housing maintenance codes.

Action Taken: Notice given
Civil rights ordinance (2024-00563)

Chavez gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 139 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Civil Rights: In General, amending provisions to add immigration status, citizenship status, and homeless status as legally protected classes; and amending certain provisions to add employment authorization status as a legally protected class.

Action Taken: Notice given

Resolutions

2024 Community Action Month honorary resolution (2024-00513)

Passage of Resolution recognizing May as Community Action Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted
Dandelion Days honorary resolution (2024-00514)

Passage of Resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of Dandelion Days and honoring the Woman's Club, Ard Godfrey Committee for preserving and maintaining the Ard Godfrey House.

Action Taken: Adopted
2024 Older Adults Month honorary resolution (2024-00519)

Passage of Resolution recognizing May 2024 as Older Adults Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted
2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month honorary resolution (2024-00521)

Passage of Resolution honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted
Foster Green Day honorary resolution (2024-00547)

Passage of Resolution recognizing May 18, 2024, as Foster Green Day in the city of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted
Kirk Washington, Jr. honorary resolution (2024-00548)

Passage of Resolution honoring Kirk Washington, Jr.

Action Taken: Adopted

New Business

Petition to amend the City Charter: Civilian Police Accountability Commission (2024-00566)

Receiving and filing a report on the sufficiency of a citizen petition proposing an amendment to the City Charter in the form of a ballot question to be referred to the electorate at the general election on November 5, 2024, to provide for community control of police through establishing an all-elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission (CPAC).

Action Taken: Received and filed
2024 State of the City Address (2024-00546)

Receiving and filing the 2024 State of the City Address by Mayor Jacob Frey.

Action Taken: Received and filed
Appointment of Civil Rights Director (2024-00567)
1. Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's appointment of Michelle Phillips to the appointed position of Civil Rights Director for a term ending in January 2026.
  
  Action Taken: Received and filed
2. Referring the Mayor's nomination of Michelle Phillips to the appointed position of Civil Rights Director to the Public Health & Safety Committee; and setting a public hearing to be held May 15, 2024.
  
  Action Taken: Public hearing set for PHS meeting of May 15, 2024

Closed Session

1. Litigation matter of Desmond Gilbert v. City of Minneapolis, et al. (2024-00549)

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

Action Taken: Deleted from the agenda

Addendum

1. Ryan Patrick honorary resolution (2024-00568)

Passage of Resolution honoring Ryan Patrick for his service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted

Announcements

Adjournment

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