Marked Agenda

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift from Local Progress for the registration, travel, and lodging costs for Council Member Elliott Payne to attend the Local Progress National Convening 2024 in Oakland, CA. 

Accepting the low bid of Concrete Idea, Inc., submitted on Event 3083, in the amount of $665,098, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Upgrade of ADA Pedestrian Ramps project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Badger Daylighting Corp., submitted on Event 3024, for an estimated annual amount of $373,641.85, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Televising North project, and authorizing a contract for the project, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with the option to extend for two (2) additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Badger Daylighting Corp., submitted on Event 3025, for an estimated annual amount of $425,392.30, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Televising Northeast project, and authorizing a contract for the project, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with the option to extend for two (2) additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Vortech Hydro Vac, Inc., submitted on Event 3026, for an estimated annual amount of $276,768.50, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Televising South project, and authorizing a contract for the project, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with the option to extend for two (2) additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Vortech Hydro Vac, Inc., submitted on Event 3027, for an estimated annual amount of $279,814, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Televising Southwest project, and authorizing a contract for the project, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with the option to extend for two (2) additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of New Look Contracting, submitted on Event 3034 in the amount of $2,478,438.50, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Johnson St. NE & 35W Reconstruction project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Bratt Tree Company Inc., submitted on Event 3093, in the amount of $142,500, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the 2024-2025 Tree Removal and Disposal, and authorizing a contract for a two (2) year term with the option to renew for up to one (1) 12-month term, for an amount of $71,250, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing a contract with CDM Smith in the amount of $1,588,800, for Engineering Design Services for the Northeast High Service Pump Station project.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007389 with PCI Roads, LLC, in the amount of $223,625.16 for a total amount not to exceed $1,838,041.96, for additional work required to complete the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to Contract # COM0000840 with HOME Line, in the amount of $93,750 for a new total amount not to exceed $718,750.00, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for legal advice, education, and resources for low-income Minneapolis renters.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006934 with Morcon Construction Inc., in the amount of $13,754.47 for a total amount not to exceed $9,535,157.30, for the Convention Center Ceiling and Lighting Upgrade-Phase 4 Project.

Authorizing an increase to contract C-42192 with Gtechna USA Corporation in the amount of $682,358 for a total amount not to exceed $2,394,922, and an extension for an additional three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) one-year terms, for hardware, software, and support and maintenance of the City’s citation issuance and management system.

Approving the settlement of two lawsuits: Mohammed Quttaineh v. City of Minneapolis, et al. and Nadia Quttaineh v. City of Minneapolis, et al., where each Plaintiff agrees to dismiss their respective lawsuits and waive all claims in exchange for a payment from the City of $60,000.00 to benefit Mohammed Quttaineh and $10,000.00 to benefit Nadia Quttaineh; both checks to be paid to the Eric Steeves Law Firm Client Trust Account; both checks made from Fund/Org 16940-1500100-145630; and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate settlements.

Approving the settlement of the claim brought by Nicholas Larsen, by payment of $30,745.61 for a total payment of $55,745.61, made from Fund 06940-1500-100-145690, in exchange for his waiver and release of all claims, known and unknown, that he might have related to the flooding of the basement at 4236 Oliver Ave N in May 2023, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate settlement. 

Approving the workers' compensation claim of George Judkins by payment of $125,000 to George Judkins and attorney, Ashley Biermann, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Benjamin Chaput by payment of $100,000 to Benjamin Chaput and attorney, Ashley Biermann, and authorizing the City Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Bridget Bender by payment of $130,000 to Bridget Bender and attorney, Ashley Biermann, and authorizing the City Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Ryan Knoll by payment of $135,000 to Ryan Knoll and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Joseph Schany by payment of $125,000 to Joseph Schany and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Judah Wimbley by payment of $115,000 to Judah Wimbley and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Accepting the second low bid of Sheehy Construction Company submitted on Event 3057, in the amount of $12,986,332, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Minneapolis Convention Center Meeting Room Remodel - Phase 2 Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Passage of Resolution amending the 2024 General Appropriation Resolution by making adjustments to project/program allocations in Schedule 4 related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; and further amending Schedule 4 to reflect the shift of program line "Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid" in the amount of $25,082 from the Health Department to the Community Planning & Economic Development Department.

Authorizing the City Council President and Vice-President to transmit to the Mayor the City Council's fiscal-year 2025 priorities for inclusion in the Mayor's 2025-2026 Recommended Budget.

Passage of Resolution giving approval to and authorizing the issuance of up to $10 million in Bank Qualified Bank Direct tax-exempt revenue bonds and $1.5 million in taxable notes to Augsburg University for refinancing outstanding Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Series Eight-E 2015 and Series 2019 bonds and referring the matter to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA) Board of Commissioners. 

Denying an appeal submitted by Robert E. Francis, on behalf of Sigma Chi Building Association, regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment upholding the determination of the Zoning Administrator that artificial turf constitutes an impervious surface and a prohibited obstruction of a required yard. 

Authorizing a pre-development forgivable loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $250,000 with Tending the Soil MN or an affiliated entity for the development of the Rise Up Center, in accordance with terms.

Passage of Resolution authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) and Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant programs for the following projects: A Home of Our Own (Avenues for Youth), The LOMA (One Stop African Market), Cheatham Apartments (Trellis Co.), Zaria (Noor Development Group and Project for Pride in Living), Mni Sota Fund Headquarters (Mni Sota Fund), and Rise Up Center (Tending the Soil MN).

Passage of Resolution approving an amendment to the City's comprehensive plan to amend the future land use map from Corridor Mixed Use to Community Mixed Use for a portion of the property located at 1315 1/2 University Ave SE, which was previously amended from Transportation to Corridor Mixed Use.

Authorizing 2023 year-end budget procedures for the 48th & Chicago, 50th and France, 54th & Lyndale, Bloomington-Lake, Central Avenue, Chicago-Lake, Dinkytown, East Lake Street, Eat Street, Linden Hills, Lowry Hill, Lyndale-Lake, Stadium Village, Uptown, and West Broadway Improvement Special Service Districts.

Authorizing a revenue only Memorandum of Understanding with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for solid waste and recycling collection services at Minneapolis’ residential parks for a period of five (5) years beginning September 22, 2024, and ending September 21, 2029.

Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with 15 partners to implement a Commercial Energy Efficiency cost share program funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to MPCA Statewide Organics Management funding opportunity, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, to complete site development for local biochar production.

Directing the City Auditor's Office to undertake research and analysis to produce a landscape analysis of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Directing the City Auditor's Office to undertake research and analysis to produce a national landscape analysis of sexually oriented businesses and/or services.

Cashman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 52 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Erosion and Sediment Control and Drainage, amending provisions in the form of a complete revision to meet state and federal clean water act requirements and to improve water resources in the City.

Cashman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 429 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: Right-Of-Way Administration, amending provisions related to franchise holder exemption from paying other fees or costs.

Passage of Resolution honoring and recognizing Juneteenth in the city of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain.

Passage of Resolution declaring June 2024 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two Spirit, Intersex, and Asexual Pride Month in the city of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution honoring Susan Trammell for her service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Approving the settlement of all claims, including claims for attorneys’ fees and costs, asserted in Abdi Edan Adam v. City of Minneapolis, et al., United States District Court File No. 23-cv-03615 (JMB/DTS), in the amount of $365,000, payable to Andrew Irlbeck Trust Account, from Fund/Org. 06900 1500100 145400; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.

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

Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of Mays v. Schroeder.

Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of Minnesota Coalition on Government Information v. City of Minneapolis, et al.