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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 23, 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, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, Emily Koski, Aurin Chowdhury, and Linea Palmisano

(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 May 9, 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

May 13, 2024 - Committee Report

Gift acceptance from the Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association for travel and lodging (2024-00535)

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel and lodging from the Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for staff to attend the June 2024 AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition in Anaheim, CA.

Action Taken: Adopted
Revised form contract for Memorandums of Agreement for Housing and Urban Development environmental coordination and review among state and local partners (2024-00557)

Passage of Resolution approving a revised contract form for delegating authority to execute Memorandums of Agreement for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental coordination and review among State and local partners.

Action Taken: Adopted
ShotSpotter Evaluation (2024-00551)

Directing the Legislative Department's Policy and Research division of the Legislative Department to conduct a general analysis of potential options for a third-party consultant to provide an independent evaluation of the city's ShotSpotter data.

Action Taken: Adopted, does not require Mayor's signature
Information Governance policy recommendations (2024-00552)

Directing the Legislative Department's Policy and Research Division to give a report and recommendations related to the city's information governance policies.

Action Taken: Adopted, does not require Mayor's signature
Contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for design services for the Logan Park Industrial Reconstruction project (2024-00511)

Authorizing a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. in the amount of $1,565,204, for layout, engineering and design services for the Logan Park Industrial project.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for the Climate Legacy Initiative Implementation Group (2024-00536)

Authorizing a contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for a five (5) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2029, for the Climate Legacy Initiative Implementation Group.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract amendment with Alliance Mechanical Services to complete condenser replacement in the Haaf parking ramp (2024-00541)

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0006116 with Alliance Mechanical Services, in the amount of $23,817 for a total amount not to exceed $510,112, for work associated with the Haaf condenser replacement.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract amendment with Meyer Contracting, Inc., for the Hennepin Ave S Street Reconstruction Project (2024-00543)

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0007858 with Meyer Contracting Inc., in the amount of $501,000 for a total amount not to exceed $34,764,804.75, for additional work to complete the Hennepin Ave S Street Reconstruction Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Action Taken: Adopted
Legal Settlement: Mai Vue Thao v. City of Minneapolis (2024-00509)

Approving the settlement of lawsuit Mai Vue Thao v. City of Minneapolis, by payment of $115,000 to the Law Firm of Walsh and Gaertner, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Action Taken: Adopted
Legal Settlement: Said Abdullahi v. Sergio Villegas, et al. (2024-00510)

Approving the settlement of the claims of Said Abdullahi v. Sergio Villegas, et al., Case No. 23-cv-3600 (JRT/DLM), United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, by payment of $50,000 to Plaintiff and Plaintiff's counsel, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Action Taken: Adopted
Legal Settlement: claim by Kristine Barfknecht against City of Minneapolis, John Doe Officers (2024-00544)

Approving the settlement of the claims of Kristine Barfknecht, by payment of $7,500 to Ms. Barfknecht, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Action Taken: Adopted
Legal Settlement: Special Assessment Appeal Hiawatha Metalcraft (2024-00558)

Passage of Resolution adopting the special assessment for delinquent utility charges to 2636 32nd Ave South.

Action Taken: Adopted
Agreement extension related to a grant with Pohlad Family Foundation for alternative Mental Health Response and a Police Early Intervention System (2024-00545)

Authorizing an agreement extension related to a grant from Pohlad Family Foundation, in the amount of $700,000, through Jul 2025, for Mental Health Alternative to police response and development of a Police Early Intervention System.

Action Taken: Adopted

Contracts with various vendors for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services (2024-00538)

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1	Authorizing a contract with EMERGE Community Development, in the amount of $78,833, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
2	Authorizing a contract with Esperanza United dba Casa de Esperanza, in the amount of $78,833, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
3	Authorizing a contract with Hired, in the amount of $85,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
4	Authorizing a contract with Pillsbury United Communities, in the amount of $85,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
5	Authorizing a contract with Plymouth Christian Youth Center, in the amount of $78,833, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
6	Authorizing a contract with Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness, in the amount of $85,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
7	Authorizing a contract with Sabathani Community Center, in the amount of $78,833, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
8	Authorizing a contract with St. Mary's Health Clinics, in the amount of $78,833, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
9	Authorizing a contract with The Link, in the amount of $78,833, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
10	Authorizing a contract with Banyan Community, in the amount of $50,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
11	Authorizing a contract with Giving It A Voice Nonprofit, in the amount of $50,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
12	Authorizing a contract with Kente Circle Training Institute, in the amount of $50,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
13	Authorizing a contract with Relentless Academy, in the amount of $50,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.
14	Authorizing a contract with The SEECCAA Group, in the amount of $72,000, for a one (1) year term, from Jun 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services Program.

Action Taken: Adopted

Budget Committee

May 20, 2024 - Committee Report

Appointed position in the Neighborhood Safety Department: Deputy Director Neighborhood Safety (2024-00433)
1. Adopting findings that the proposed position of Deputy Director Neighborhood Safety 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 555 total points, and allocated to grade 12.
2. 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 $120,777 to $143,173, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective May 23, 2024.
Action Taken: Adopted
Appointed positions in the Neighborhood Safety Department: Associate Directors Neighborhood Safety (2024-00570)
1. Adopting findings that the three proposed positions of Associate Director Neighborhood Safety meet the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the appointed positions, evaluated at 513 total points, and allocated to Grade 11.
2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the salary schedule for the three positions, which have a salary range of $111,419 to $132,083, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective May 23, 2024.
Action Taken: Adopted
Appointed position in the Office of City Clerk: City Clerk (2024-00501)
1. Adopting findings that the proposed position of City Clerk 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 811 points, grade 18.
2. 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 $178,428 - $211,515, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials.
Action Taken: Adopted

Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

May 14, 2024 - Committee Report

Black Duck, 2900 JOHNSON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Fire and Fowl LLC for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license (2024-00502)

Approving an application for Black Duck, 2900 JOHNSON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Fire and Fowl LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412474 for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Le Burger 4304, 4304 UPTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by 4304 LLC for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license (2024-00503)

Approving an application for Le Burger 4304, 4304 UPTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by 4304 LLC, BLLiquor, LIC413979 for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Estancia Larumbe Steak House, 4751 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by La Estancia LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises (2024-00504)

Approving an application for Estancia Larumbe Steak House, 4751 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by La Estancia LLC, BLAmend, LIC414948 for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

Action Taken: Adopted
Martina & Rosalia, 4312 UPTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by 4312 Argentina, LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises and Sidewalk Cafe license (2024-00505)
1. Approving an application for Martina & Rosalia, 4312 UPTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by 4312 Argentina, LLC, BLAmend, LIC400808 for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
2. Approving an application for Martina & Rosalia, 4312 UPTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by 4312 Argentina, LLC, BLFood, LIC400809 for a Sidewalk Cafe license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
Action Taken: Adopted

Minneapolis Homes Financing: Round 4 Property Sales (2024-00434)

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1	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 2015-2019 Jackson St NE (Disposition Parcels No.TF-297 and VH-04) for $1, a write down of $155,199 from the fair reuse value of $155,200, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program, to Nomad Properties LLC or affiliated entity.
2	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2953 Pierce St NE (Disposition Parcel No. MH-42) for $1, a write down of $40,999 from the fair reuse value of $41,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program, to Northeast Minneapolis Properties L. L. C. or affiliated entity.
3	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 3246 Oliver Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-351) for $1 a write down of $59,999 from the fair reuse value of $60,000, and 2401 Ilion Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-353) for $1, a write down of $84,999 from the fair reuse value of $85,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program, to Urban Homeworks, Inc. or affiliated entity.
4	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 3414 Emerson Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF-1043) for $1, a write down of $99,999 from the fair reuse value of $100,000, and 2223 Emerson Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF-1040) for $1 a write down of $49,999 from the fair reuse value of $50,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to Al-Maa'uun or affiliated entity.
5	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 3711 Penn Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. 2N-070) for $1, a write down of $14,999 from the fair reuse value of $15,000, and 3657 Lyndale Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. VH-610) for $1, a write down of $9,999 from the fair reuse value of $10,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program, to eStoreMasters LLC or affiliated entity.
6	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2818 Girard Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-354) for $1, a write down of $19,999 from the fair reuse value of $20,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to Northside Home LLC or affiliated entity.
7	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 2904 Queen Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-134) for $1, a write down of $4,899 from the fair reuse value of $4,900, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation or affiliated entity.
8	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 2319 3rd St N (Disposition Parcel No.TF-1014) for $1, a write down of $64,999 from the fair reuse value of $65,000, and 2714 Emerson Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF-1042) for $1, a write down of $119,999 from the fair reuse value of $120,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program, to L & M Homes L.L.C. or affiliated entity.
9	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 1621 22nd Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-355) for $1, a write down of $49,999 from the fair reuse value of $50,000, 1614 22nd Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-350) for $1, a write down of $79,999 from the fair reuse value of $80,000, and 2606 Cedar Ave S (Disposition Parcel No. MC-196-13) for $1, a write down of $20,799 from the fair reuse value of $20,800, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to Pedzo Star Properties LLC or affiliated entity.
10	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2122 Ilion Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-267) for $30,000, to Sugi Homes LLC or affiliated entity, subject to terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing Program.
11	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 2919 Penn Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-356) for $1, a write down of $49,999 from the fair reuse value of $50,000, and 2120 Aldrich Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-159) for $1, a write down of $5,299 from the fair reuse value of $5,300, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to DC Legacy Development LLC or affiliated entity.
12	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 2007 Russell Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF-1038) for $1, a write down of $84,999 from the fair reuse value of $85,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to Merab Realty LLC or affiliated entity.
13	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 2203 Oliver Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. NSP-70) for $1, a write down of $20,199 from the fair reuse value of $20,200, and 1000 30th Ave N (Disposition Parcel No.VH-230) for $1, a write down of $4,799 from the fair reuse value of $4,800, 2709 Humboldt Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-357) for $1, a write down of $4,199 from the fair reuse value of $4,200, 1818 Sheridan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-173) for $1, a write down of $20,199 from the fair reuse value of $20,200, and 2317 3rd St N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-253) for $1, a write down of $5,299 from the fair reuse value of $5,300, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program, to PRG, Inc. or affiliated entity.
14	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2911 Dupont Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF-176) for $1, a write down of $5,099 from the fair reuse value of $5,100, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program., to JPS Homes, LLC. or affiliated entity.
15	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 1919 EM Stately St (Disposition Parcel No. VH-249) for $1, a write down of $20,499 from the fair reuse value of $20,500, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to TWOIE Construction LLC or affiliated entity.
16	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2809 Bloomington Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. VH-209) for $1, a write down of $19,999 from the fair reuse value of $20,000, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to T-Forceconsulting, LLC or affiliated entity, subject to conditions
17	Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the properties at 2320 4th St N (Disposition Parcel No. MH-352) for $1, a write down of $5,199 from the fair reuse value of $5,200, subject to the terms of the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program to AuMer Development Group, LLC, or affiliated entity.
18	Approving the creation of Minneapolis Homes: Financing Contingency Funding Pool of $750,000.
19	Authorizing land sale and financial agreements with the selected qualified developers or affiliated entities and authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development to make modifications.

Action Taken: Adopted

Liquor license approvals for May 14, 2024 (2024-00507)
1. Broadway Pub & Grill, 200 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Throwbacks Minneapolis Inc, BLAmend, LIC413619
2. Picnic LLC, 4307 UPTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Picnic LLC, BLLiqCat, LIC415107
3. Royal Sonesta Minneapolis, 35 7TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Sonesta Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC414154
4. The Lofton Hotel Minneapolis, 601 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Marcus Bullseye Mgmt LLC, BLLiquor, LIC413941
5. Ava, 124 3RD AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by JinxMpls LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414446
Action Taken: Adopted
Liquor license renewals for May 14, 2024 (2024-00506)
1. Vellee, 303 1ST AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by NE University LLC, BLLiquor, LIC402563
2. Bobby & Steve's Auto World, 5801 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Paul's Bobby and Steve's Auto World LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC74757
3. Camden Grocery & Tobacco, 4151 FREMONT AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Camden Grocery & Tobacco Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74820
4. Moxy Minneapolis Downtown, 247 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Graves Downtown LLC, BLLiquor, LIC379368
5. Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Pimento Inc, BLLiquor, LIC355734
6. Stop-N-Shop #4, 1700 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Cedar Petroleum Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC75236
7. TokiDoki Burger, 3406 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Kazama LLC, BLWine, LIC412324
Action Taken: Adopted
Bruhaven, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, for an On Sale Brewery Taproom with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment, Off Sale Malt Liquor (Growler) license with Business License Operating Conditions (2024-00517)
1. Approving an application for Bruhaven, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Doering Brewery Solutions LLC, BLBrewery, LIC414995 for Off Sale Malt Liquor (Growler) with Sunday Sales license, subject to final inspection and compliance with Business License Operating Conditions.
2. Approving an application for Bruhaven, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Doering Brewery Solutions LLC, BLBrewery, LIC414996 for an On Sales Brewery Taproom with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with Business License Operating Conditions.
Action Taken: Adopted
Landscape analysis of safe outdoor spaces (2024-00508)

Directing Legislative Department staff to conduct a landscape analysis of other municipalities that have established safe outdoor spaces for individuals experiencing homelessness in order to mitigate livability concerns related to encampments and to connect residents to services, treatment, and housing, and identifying potential changes and assessing feasibility.

Action Taken: Adopted, does not require Mayor's signature
Supplemental co-enforcement funding legislative directive (2024-00160)

Amending Council Action No. 2024A-0096, passed February 16, 2024, to change the deadline for presenting requested information and proposed recommendations from May 14, 2024, to June 4, 2024.

Action Taken: Adopted
Ownership and Opportunity Fund loan for LJR Stills Company LLC: 2933 Lyndale Ave S (2024-00515)

Authorizing a $240,000 Ownership and Opportunity Fund loan to LJR Stills Company LLC or its assigns to assist in the purchase of a commercial property located at 2933 Lyndale Ave S.

Action Taken: Adopted
Ownership and Opportunity Fund loan for Creek Street Properties LLC: 1827 44th Ave N (2024-00540)

Authorizing an Ownership and Opportunity Fund loan up to $750,000 to Creek Street Properties LLC or its assigns to assist in the purchase and rehabilitation of the commercial property located at 1827 44th Ave N.

Action Taken: Adopted
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Contingency Pool Loan for Agate Housing (2024-00516)

Approving additional funding of $300,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund contingency pool for the Agate Housing project located at 2806 27th Ave S and authorizing loan documents with Minnehaha Supportive Housing LP or an affiliated entity.

Action Taken: Adopted
Appropriation for City-owned property: 10 and 30 W Lake St (2024-00518)

Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of an amount not to exceed $160,000 for the building demolition and site restoration for the former Kmart building on 10 W Lake St.

Action Taken: Adopted
Local Unified Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs (2024-00537)
1. Authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2024-2027 Local Unified Plan for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Programs.
2. Authorizing Community Planning and Economic Development staff to submit the 2024-2027 Local Unified Plan to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Action Taken: Adopted
Opioid Settlement Funds grant to Turning Point for supportive housing facilities: 2105 and 2021 Glenwood Ave N (2024-00539)

Authorizing a grant not to exceed $500,000 to Turning Point for the reimbursement of costs for work completed to date, and to fund additional renovations to two supportive housing facilities at 2105 and 2021 Glenwood Ave N for people in drug treatment and recovery.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract amendment with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority for the Stable Homes Stable Schools Program (2024-00542)

Authorizing an amendment to the funding agreement with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority for the Stable Homes Stable Schools program to increase the contract amount by $2,200,000, extend the contract term to December 31, 2027, and adopt a monthly reimbursement schedule.

Action Taken: Adopted
Land use application fees ordinance (2024-00314)

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 525 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Administration and Procedures, amending land use application fees.

Action Taken: Adopted
Cultural Districts Arts Fund Initiative (2024-00530)
1. Approving guidelines for the Cultural Districts Arts Fund Initiative.
2. Passage of Resolution authorizing form documents and delegating authority to the Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs Director, and assigned staff, to make and execute grant agreements with eligible applicants consistent with the Cultural Districts Arts Fund Program Guidelines.
Action Taken: Adopted
Vibrant Storefronts Initiative (2024-00534)
1. Approving guidelines for the Vibrant Storefronts Initiative.
2. Passage of Resolution authorizing form documents and delegating authority to the Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs Director to make and execute grant agreements with eligible applicants consistent with the Vibrant Storefronts Initiative Guidelines.
Action Taken: Adopted

Climate & Infrastructure Committee

May 16, 2024 - Committee Report

Whittier North Residential Resurfacing: Project approval and assessment (2024-00522)
1. Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $786,667.02 for the Street Resurfacing Project No. 2362D (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 $786,667.02.
Action Taken: Adopted

Bicycle Advisory Committee Appointments (2024-00569)

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1	Approving Tony Hunt for Council appointment, Seat 1, Ward 1, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
2	Approving Kathy Dooley for Council appointment, Seat 2, Ward 2, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
3	Approving Michael Andrus for Council reappointment, Seat 3, Ward 3, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
4	Approving Tyler Sevlie for Council appointment, Seat 5, Ward 5, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
5	Approving Glen Johnson for Council reappointment, Seat 6, Ward 6, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
6	Approving Cliff Mountjoy-Venning for Council appointment, Seat 7, Ward 7, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
7	Approving Aaron Shaffer for Council reappointment, Seat 8, Ward 8, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
8	Approving Elissa Schufman for Council reappointment, Seat 9, Ward 9, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
9	Approving Natalie Wagner for Council reappointment, Seat 10, Ward 10, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
10	Approving David Dietz for Council appointment, Seat 12, Ward 12, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.
11	Approving Kevin Dillon for Council reappointment, Seat 13, Ward 13, for 2 year term, beginning Jun 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026.

Action Taken: Adopted

Pedestrian Advisory Committee Appointments (2024-00526)
1. Approving Neal Baxter for Council reappointment, Seat 8, Ward 8, for 2 year term, beginning Jul 1, 2024, and ending Jun 30, 2026.
2. Approving Aundrea Curtis for Council reappointment, Seat 10, Ward 4, for 2 year term, beginning Jul 1, 2024, and ending Jun 30, 2026.
3. Approving Amy Nash for Council appointment, Seat 11, Ward 7, for 2 year term, beginning Jul 1, 2024, and ending Jun 30, 2026.
4. Approving Leisa Meeuwen-Ristuben for Council reappointment, Seat 12, Ward 3, for 2 year term, beginning Jul 1, 2024, and ending Jun 30, 2026.
5. Approving Andrea Riehl for Council reappointment, Seat 13, Ward 8, for 2 year term, beginning Jul 1, 2024, and ending Jun 30, 2026.
6. Approving Eric Smith for Council reappointment, Seat 14, Ward 7, for 2 year term, beginning Jul 1, 2024, and ending Jun 30, 2026.
7. Approving Alexander Johnson for Council appointment, Seat 15, Ward 10, for 2 year term, beginning Jul 1, 2024, and ending Jun 30, 2026.
Action Taken: Adopted
2024-2025 Highway Safety Improvement Program Traffic Signals and Pedestrian Improvements Project: Easement negotiation (2024-00531)

Authorizing negotiation with private property owners to acquire easements, if necessary, for the 2024-2025 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Traffic Signals and Pedestrian Improvements Project to reconstruct traffic signal and pedestrian infrastructure to improve safety at 12 intersections.

Action Taken: Adopted
Minnesota GreenCorps Program: Application to host a GreenCorps member for the 2024-2025 program year (2024-00527)

Passage of Resolution authorizing Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to host a GreenCorps member for the 2024-2025 service year.

Action Taken: Adopted
Cooperative agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for the reconstruction of MCES infrastructure in the 2nd St N sanitary improvement project and 1st Ave S paving project (2024-00532)

Authorizing a cooperative agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES), for an amount up to $3,500,000, for the reimbursement of construction costs to replace MCES infrastructure within the 2nd Street sanitary sewer project and the 1st Ave S paving project.

Action Taken: Adopted
Master Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the installation and maintenance of transit advantage projects on City-owned streets (2024-00533)

Authorizing a Master Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Council regarding the installation and maintenance of transit advantage projects on City-owned streets.

Action Taken: Adopted
Agreement with Metropolitan Council for the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) (2024-00529)

Authorizing a Partnership Agreement with the Metropolitan Council, through its Metro Transit division, to administer the Transit Assistance Program (TAP), through the Minneapolis Service Center.

Action Taken: Adopted
Community Environmental Advisory Commission appointments (2024-00525)
1. Approving Gladys Mejia for Council appointment, Seat 1, Ward 7, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
2. Approving David Smith for Council appointment, Seat 1, Ward 1, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
3. Approving Susie MacMillan for Council appointment, Seat 3, Ward 3, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
4. Approving Adam Schneider for Council appointment, Seat 11, Ward 10, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
5. Confirming Zamzam Ahmed for Mayoral appointment, Seat 18, Ward 13, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
Action Taken: Adopted
Grant application to Federal Department of Energy (DOE) for Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C-SITE) program to advance residential weatherization and renewable energy deployment (2024-00565)

Authorizing the submittal of an application for the Federal Department of Energy (DOE) Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C-SITE) for a Residential Energy Efficiency program.

Action Taken: Adopted
2024 Public Works Week honorary resolution (2024-00523)

Passage of Resolution declaring the week of May 19, 2024, as National Public Works Week.

Action Taken: Adopted

Committee of the Whole

May 21, 2024 - Committee Report

Temporary Protective Status for Ecuadorian community (2024-00564)

Passage of Resolution calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to designate Ecuador for Temporary Protected Status.

Action Taken: Adopted
Contract with Oxcyon, Inc. for MPD policy management software. (2024-00573)

Authorizing a contract with Oxcyon, Inc. in the amount of $272,500 for a five (5) year term, from May 30, 2024, through May 29, 2029, for MPD policy management software.

Action Taken: Adopted as amended
Contract with Benchmark Holdco, LLC (Benchmark Solutions, LLC dba Benchmark Analytics) for services related to providing the Minneapolis Police Department with an early intervention system (2024-00574)

Authorizing a contract with Benchmark Holdco, LLC (Benchmark Solutions, LLC dba Benchmark Analytics), in the amount of $2,375,000, for a five (5) year term, May 30, 2024, through May 29, 2029, for providing MPD with an early intervention system.

Action Taken: Adopted

Public Health & Safety Committee

May 15, 2024 - Committee Report

Contract amendment with the State of Minnesota, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Joint Powers Agreement to provide bomb disposal services for out-state mitigation of hazardous and explosive materials by the Police Bomb Unit. (2024-00556)
1. Authorizing an increase to contract #COM0002708 with the State of Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in the amount of $45,000 for a total amount not to exceed $232,500, for out-state mitigation of hazardous and explosive materials by the Police Bomb Unit through June 30, 2025.
2. Passage of Resolution amending the 2024 General Appropriation Resolution.
Action Taken: Adopted
Contract amendment with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for supporting emergency management capabilities. (2024-00559)

Authorizing an extension of the grant agreement with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the 2022 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant for 3 months, through September 30, 2024, to account for a staff vacancy and leave within the Emergency Management Department.

Action Taken: Adopted
Off-duty Fees (2024-00555)

Directing Legislative Department staff to calculate fees related to off-duty police work.

Action Taken: Adopted, does not require Mayor's signature
Appointment of Civil Rights Director (2024-00567)

Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Michelle Phillips to the appointed position of Civil Rights Director for a term ending in January 2026.

Action Taken: Adopted

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

1. Tenant relocation assistance ordinance (2024-00631)

Wonsley and Ellison give 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, amending provisions related to the payment of tenant relocation assistance.

Action Taken: Notice given

Introduction & Referral Calendar

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

Motion by Chavez and Chowdhury to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 188 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Food Code: Administration and Licensing, for first reading and referral to the Public Health & Safety Committee, establishing and amending provisions for a Sidewalk Cart and Street Vending Program.

Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to PHS meeting of Jun 5, 2024
Rental inspection services ordinance (2024-00562)

Motion by Chavez to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, for first reading and referral to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee, establishing provisions for proactive and annual inspections for the enforcement of housing maintenance codes.

Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to BHZ meeting of Jun 4, 2024
Civil rights ordinance (2024-00563)

Motion by Chavez to amend the notice language and introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 139 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Civil Rights: In General, for first reading and referral to the Public Health & Safety Committee, amending provisions to add new protected classes, bolster enforcement of current protections, and amend procedures for efficiency and ease of use .

Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to PHS meeting of Jun 5, 2024

Resolutions

Mychal Vlatkovich honorary resolution (2024-00613)

Passage of Resolution honoring Mychal Vlatkovich for his Service and Dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted
Lyle Hodges honorary resolution (2024-00598)

Passage of Resolution honoring Lyle Hodges for his service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted
Stella Whitney-West honorary resolution (2024-00577)

Passage of Resolution celebrating Stella Whitney-West on her retirement.

Action Taken: Adopted
Norway House honorary resolution (2024-00599)

Passage of Resolution

Action Taken: Adopted
The Urban Spectrum Theatre Company honorary resolution (2024-00607)

Passage of Resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of The Urban Spectrum Theatre Company in the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted
2024 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month honorary resolution (2024-00612)

Passage of Resolution recognizing May 2024 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Action Taken: Adopted

Unfinished 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
Transportation ride share worker protections ordinance (2024-00146)
1. Returning to author an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions related to transparency, safety, and worker protections.
2. Returning to author an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions to establish minimum driver compensation.
3. Returning to author an ordinance amending Ordinance 2024-009, passed March 7, 2024, amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, by revising the effective date.
4. Returning to author an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions related to enforcement of minimum compensation and determining the minimum compensation rate.
Action Taken: Returned to author

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: Received and filed

Addendum

1. Minnesota Timberwolves Block Event Permit (2024-00637)

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the large business district block event permit application submitted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, subject to the following:

Waiver of the application filing deadline for large block events in a business district; and
Deviation from the allowed hours for block events in a business district to allow events to start at 4 p.m. or later and end no later than 11 p.m. for select home games during the Western Conference Finals and National Basketball Association Finals held at Target Center.

Action Taken: Adopted

Announcements

Adjournment

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Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee

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Budget Committee

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Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

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Climate & Infrastructure Committee

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Committee of the Whole

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Public Health & Safety Committee

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

Introduction & Referral Calendar

Resolutions

Unfinished Business

Closed Session

Addendum

Announcements

Adjournment

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