Marked Agenda

Passage of Resolution accepting a donation from Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund of travel and lodging expenses for Police Chief Brian O'Hara to attend the Midwest Mayors Against Illegal Guns Summit in Cleveland, OH, from March 27-March 28, 2025.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of registration, lodging, and airfare totaling to $3,000 from the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA) for Luke Hollenkamp, Sustainability Program Manager, to attend the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA) annual meeting in Glasgow, Scotland from June 14, 2025 - June 26, 2025.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of lodging, travel expenses, and meals totaling to $1,000 from the Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) for Heidi Ritchie, Deputy Commissioner of Health, to attend the BCHC Senior Deputies 2025 sites visit in Tucson, AZ, from April 28, 2025-May 1, 2025.

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from National League of Cities for travel, lodging, and meal fees Amanda Harrington to attend a peer exchange on community safety ecosystems in October 2024.

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) for Police Commander Erick Fors, Crime Analyst Supervisor Scott Wolfert & Crime Analyst Austin Rice's travel and lodging expenses to Los Angeles to attend a Peer Exchange from March 18-19, 2025.

Passage of Resolution accepting a donation of tickets to the Elevate and Empower Gala from The Link for Council Member Wonsley, Council Member Ellison, Council Member Chavez, and Council Member Chowdhury to attend the Elevate and Empower Gala on April 11, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Accepting the low bid of Core and Main LP, submitted on Event 3110, in the estimated annual amount of $500,000, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary to provide Water Utility Supplies, and authorizing a one (1) year contract, with the option to extend two (2) additional 12-month periods if agreeable to both parties.

Accepting the second lowest, responsive bid of Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc., submitted on Event 3420, in the amount of $220,019.27, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Green Storm Water Infrastructure Restoration Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the sole bid of TrueNorth Steel, Inc., submitted on Event 3464, in the annual amount of $244,818, to provide all materials necessary for the Circular Corrugated Trench Shields project and authorizing a contract for the project for one (1) year with two (2) 12-month renewal options, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing a contract with the Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization, dba Move Minneapolis, in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $105,000, for one (1) year, starting April 1, 2025, with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis for four (4) additional years.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0007850 with Restoration & Construction Services LLC, in the amount of $23,264, for a total amount not to exceed $855,264, and a term extension through June 1, 2025, for additional work to complete the Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery Masonry Pier Repair Project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Authorizing a contract with Metro Blooms Design & Build LLC, in the amount of $100,000, for a term starting April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 with the option to extend for up to three (3) additional one-year terms, for an annual amount of $85,183 subject to budget availability, for a total contract amount not to exceed $355,549 for private property tree planting.

Authorizing a contract with Centro de Trabajadores Unidas en la Lucha (CTUL) in the amount of $658,826, for a term starting, April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028, for a three (3) year period, with the option to extend for two (2) additional years, for Labor Standards Co-enforcement and Navigator Services. 

Authorizing an amendment to lease contract No. COM0001257, for a new total amount of $156,189 with 2700 East 28th Street, LLC to extend the lease for the Fire Department Employee Assistance Program at 2700 28th St E, Suite 193, until April 30, 2027.

Authorizing collective bargaining agreement with the Minneapolis Building Inspectors, for the periods Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027, consistent with the terms of the Executive Summary; and authorizing the Labor Relations Director to implement the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Authorizing collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 292 (Electricians) for the periods of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, consistent with the terms of the Executive Summary, and authorizing the Labor Relations Director to implement the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Shane Thorn by payment of $150,000 to Shane Thorn and attorney, The Law Office of Donald Noack, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

Authorizing a contract with Cornerstone Advocacy Services, in the amount of $400,000, for advocacy services for sexual assault victims, for a term of three (3) years starting April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) years.

Authorizing contract with Cure Violence Global, in the amount not to exceed $681,000, for a three (3) year term effective April 1, 2025, through Mar 31, 2028, for MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative Technical Assistance Provider Services, with no option to extend.

Passage of Resolution authorizing host approval for the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the Public Finance Authority to finance the acquisition of 620 Olson Memorial Hwy and 622, 634, and 638 7th Ave N by Wonderful Foundations (WFCS V Holdings, LLC), which will lease the building back to its current tenant Metro Schools College Prep.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, prohibiting the use of algorithmic devices that perform calculations of non-public competitor data to advise landlords on vacancy or rental rates.

Denying an appeal submitted by Timothy Baylor regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN18994) to deny the construction of a proposed 2.5-story multiple-family dwelling containing eight dwelling units at 1302 Douglas Ave and 1716 Fremont Ave S:

1. Denying a variance to increase the maximum permitted floor area ratio from 0.8 to 1.32.
2. Denying site plan review for a new 2.5-story multiple-family dwelling containing eight dwelling units.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 550 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Development Standards, amending enclosed building requirements for food lockers.

Authorizing an extension of exclusive development rights to Northgate Development, LLC or an affiliated LLC for City-owned property located at 1014 Plymouth Ave N and 1026 Plymouth Ave N for a period of two years through April 28, 2027.

Authorizing grant agreements funding cannabis business technical assistance services with: Ms. Jane Accounting, $30,000; and Shulman Buske Reams, PLLC, $30,000.

Passage of Resolution amending the 2025 Capital Appropriation Resolution by decreasing the appropriations to the Alley Renovation Program by $250,000 and increasing the appropriation to the Unpaved Alley Construction Program by $250,000.

Authorizing a cooperative funding agreement with Hennepin County, in the amount of $285,000, for a pedestrian safety and traffic signal improvements on Broadway St NE between Washington St NE and Buchannan St NE. 

Authorizing a cooperative agreement with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for the construction of the Nicollet Ave S Bridge over the Midtown Greenway.

Passage of Resolution concurring with the City Engineer’s request for a variance from Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid Operations Rules 8820.9951 for the lane width of 8th Street SE (Municipal State Aid Street 231) from 10th Avenue SE (Municipal State Aid Street 328) to 15th Avenue SE (Municipal State Aid Street 233), and 10th Avenue SE (Municipal State Aid Street 328) from University Avenue SE (County State Aid Highway 36) to 4th Street SE (County State Aid Highway 37), for the Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvements Project (Local Project No. 600D10097).

Passage of Resolution supporting the Gold Line BRT extension project. 

Confirming the City Clerk’s appointment of Kelly K. Geistler to the position of Chief Assistant City Clerk.

Considering a resolution approving funding for the Neighborhood Safety Department within the geographical area of Cedar Riverside and Elliot Park violence interrupters.

Considering a legislative directive requesting a comprehensive review and evaluation of the selection, qualifications, and effectiveness of vendors providing violence interrupter services in the Elliot Park and Cedar Riverside areas.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 172 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Fire and Police Protection: Police Conduct Oversight, amending provisions related to review panels to provide for temporary assignment of trained members of the Civil Rights Commission.

Authorizing a contract with Minnesota State Agricultural Society and its Minnesota State Fair, in the amount of up to $91,184, for additional law enforcement personnel to provide public safety and security measures including mounted patrol resources, to assist the Minnesota State Agricultural Society with its law enforcement activities at the MN State Fair from August 21, 2025, through September 1, 2025.

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), in the amount of $885,747, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, for the Minnesota Automobile Theft Prevention Program.

Authorizing a contract with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, in the amount of up to $139,927.91, for a Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force full-time analyst from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025

Authorizing a contract with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, with a not to exceed amount of $12,025, for police investigator participation on the MN Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

Motion by Chavez to amend the prior introduction of the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, given at the regular meeting of the City Council on February 8, 2024, by re-assigning the proposed ordinance to Title 16 relating to Planning and Development in a new Chapter 426A; and to refer the matter to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Rainville to introduce an ordinance amending Title 15, Chapter 389 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses--Miscellaneous: Noise, for first reading and referral to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee, amending provisions related to events at outdoor stadiums.

Passage of Resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as the International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Passage of Resolution recognizing April as National Stress Awareness Month in the City of Minneapolis.