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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 1, 2025 - 9:30 am
Room 350, Public Service Center
250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
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: Ken Dahler, (612) 673-2216

Call to Order

  1. Roll Call.
  2. Adoption of the agenda.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Acceptance of minutes
    Action Taken: Accepted
  4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.
    Action Taken: Referred

Reports of Standing Committees

Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee

Apr 21, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. Gift acceptance from New York University for travel, lodging, conference registration, and meal expenses (2025-00384)

    Passage of Resolution accepting donation from New York University for travel, lodging, conference registration, and meal expenses for Amanda Harrington to attend the 2025 Advancing the Field of Alternative Response Convening conference in June 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Gift acceptance from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) of registration, lodging, and airfare (2025-00399)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of registration, lodging, and airfare totaling to $2,500 from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for Damon Chaplin, Commissioner of Health, to attend the NACCHO360 conference in Anaheim, CA from July 13-18, 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Gift acceptance from the Aspen Institute of registration, lodging, and airfare (2025-00400)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of registration, lodging for three nights, and airfare totaling to $5,000 from the Aspen Institute for Damon Chaplin, Commissioner of Health, to attend the Aspen Ideas Festival Conference in Aspen, CO from June 25-28, 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Gift acceptance from the Local Public Health Association (LPHA) of registration, lodging, airfare, and meals (2025-00402)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of registration, lodging, airfare, and meals totaling to $2,500 from the Local Public Health Association (LPHA) for Sebastiana Cervantes, Senior Public Health Specialist, to the SOPHE Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA from April 15-18, 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Gift acceptance from the Pohlad Foundation for travel, lodging, conference registration, and meal expenses (2025-00433)

    Passage of Resolution accepting donation from the Pohlad Foundation for travel, lodging, conference registration, and meal expenses for Melanie Rucker and Jared Jeffries to attend the 2025 Advancing the Field of Alternative Response Convening conference in June 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Gift acceptance from the National Association of City Transportation Officials of travel stipend, conference registration, and travel and lodging expenses (2025-00435)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel stipend, conference registration, and travel and lodging expenses from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) for Adam Hayow to attend NACTO's Designing Cities 2025 conference.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Bid for Hawthorne Office Buildout Project (2025-00425)

    Accepting the third lowest bid of Morcon Construction, Inc., submitted on Event 3376, and authorizing a contract in the amount of $1,144,348, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Hawthorne Office Buildout Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Bid for Lead Service Line Replacements Year 2 project (2025-00426)

    1. Accepting the low bid of Triple E Water and Sewer LLC, submitted on Event 3475, and authorizing a contract in the amount of $1,615,906.61, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Lead Service Line Replacements Year 2 project, Blue Package, all in accordance with City specifications. 

    2. Accepting the low bid of Triple E Water and Sewer LLC, submitted on Event 3475, and authorizing a contract in the amount of $690,251.73 to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Lead Service Line Replacements Year 2 project, Orange Package, all in accordance with City specifications. 

    3. Accepting the low bid of Triple E Water and Sewer LLC, submitted on Event 3475, and authorizing a contract in the amount of $1,456,085.29 to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Lead Service Line Replacements Year 2 project, Purple Package, all in accordance with City specifications. 

    4. Accepting the low bid of M and B Services LLC, submitted on Event 3475, and authorizing a contract in the amount of $669,200, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Lead Service Line Replacements Year 2 project, Red Package, all in accordance with City specifications. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Bid for Sidewalk Replacement Program 2025 (2025-00428)

    Accepting the low bid of Concrete Idea, Inc., submitted on Event 3439, and authorizing a contract in the amount of $3,165,025, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Program, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Bid for Ramp C Waterproofing and Structural Repairs Project (2025-00436)

    Accepting the low bid of RAM Construction Services of Minnesota LLC, submitted on Event No. 3415, in the amount of $364,970, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Ramp C Waterproofing and Structural Repairs Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Bid for Twelve Signals and Curb Ramp Improvement Project (2025-00438)

    Accepting the low bid of Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc., submitted on Event 3284, in the amount of $4,431,030, to provide all materials and labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Twelve Signals & Curb Ramp Improvement Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Joint Powers Agreement with Minneapolis Schools, or its affiliates, for Dance Education Program (2025-00449)

    Authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement with Minneapolis Public Schools, or its affiliates, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 per year, subject to budget appropriations and approval of annual satisfactory performance review by the Director of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Department from May 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027 for dance education.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Contract with the Native American Community Development Institute for fiscal agent services for the American Indian Memorandum of Understanding for Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors (2025-00420)

    Authorizing a contract with Native American Community Development Institute, in the amount of $96,000 annually for a total not to exceed $288,000, from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, for fiscal agent services for the American Indian Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors (MUID).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Contracts with various vendors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (2025-00439)

    1. Authorizing a contract with PTC Holdings LLC dba Metal Matic LLC, in the amount not to exceed $360,000, starting April 28, 2025, through May1, 2026, to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by improving the efficiency of their plant.

    2. Authorizing a contract with Sabathani Community Center, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, starting April 28, 2025, through May1, 2026, to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by completing a solar plus storage and geothermal project.

    3. Authorizing a contract with Menlo Equities Absolute Return Holdings dba Minneapolis Income Partners, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $450,000, starting April 28, 2025, through May1, 2026, to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by completing a fan system upgrade.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Contract with SPEAK MPLS, LLC for public/community media access services to manage public access television (2025-00441)

    Authorizing a contract with SPEAK MPLS, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $2,202,667, for the five-year period starting May 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029 for public/community media access services to manage public access television on behalf of the City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Establish a consulting pool for IT Staff Augmentation Consulting Services. (2025-00454)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  17. Contracts with neighborhood organizations qualifying for the Neighborhoods 2020 Shared Resources and Collaborations Fund (2025-00458)

    1. Authorizing a contract with the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $15,000, partnering the Sheridan and Saint Anthony West neighborhood organizations, to provide administrative support and oversight in the planning and implementation of a shared resources and collaboration grant.

    2. Authorizing a contract with the East Phillips Improvement Coalition, Inc., in the amount of $15,000, partnering the East Phillips and Midtown Phillips neighborhood organizations, provide administrative support and oversight in the planning and implementation of a shared resources and collaboration grant. 

    3. Authorizing a contract with the Longfellow Community Council, in the amount of $15,000, partnering Bryant Neighborhood Organization (BNO), Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), Longfellow Community Council (LCC), Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA), Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA), Hale Page Dimond Lake (HPDL), and Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association (SENA), to provide administrative support and oversight in the planning and implementation of a shared resources and collaboration grant.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  18. Contract amendment with Clare Housing for HIV site-based housing supportive services (2025-00398)

    Authorizing an amendment to Contract Number COM0007201 with Clare Housing to revise the scope of services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  19. Contract amendment with TOUCH Outreach for Youth Group Violence Intervention (YGVI) services (2025-00419)

    Authorizing an extension of contract COM0007380 with TOUCH Outreach through November 30, 2025, to ensure continuity of youth group violence intervention services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  20. Contract amendments with various immigration legal services providers offering free immigration legal services to City residents (2025-00442)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007519 with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, in the amount of $80,000 for a total amount not to exceed $180,000, and extension through December 31, 2025, for immigration legal services.

    2. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007507 with International Institute of Minnesota, in the amount of $25,000 for a total amount not to exceed $60,075, and extension through December 31, 2025, for immigration legal services.

    3. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007516 with Volunteer Lawyers Network, in the amount of $70,000 for a total amount not to exceed $176,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for immigration legal services.

    4. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007518 with Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, in the amount of $20,000 for a total amount not to exceed $66,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for immigration legal services.

    5. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007517 with Advocates for Human Rights, in the amount of $80,000 for a total amount not to exceed $164,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for immigration legal services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  21. Contract amendment with CoStar Realty Information, Inc. for access to real estate information database (2025-00443)

    Authorizing an increase to Contract C-44490 with CoStar Realty Information, Inc., in the amount of $60,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $218,007.61, for access to its real estate information database.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  22. Contract amendment with Certified Languages International, LLC for remote interpreting services (2025-00444)

    Authorizing an increase to contract COM0005093 with Certified Languages International, LLC, in the amount of $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $450,000, for continued scope of remote (video and phone) services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  23. Contract amendment with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for software licenses for body-worn cameras for the police department (2025-00445)

    Authorizing an increase to contract C-40520 with Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $144,787.50 for a total amount not to exceed $16,817,604.30, for additional software licenses for body-worn cameras, including data storage, data management, and maintenance of said licenses. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  24. Contract amendment with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid for legal services to support low-income Minneapolis renters (2025-00446)

    Authorizing an increase to the contract COM0005488 with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, in the amount of $25,335 for a total amount not to exceed $775,335 in 2026, for legal services to support low-income Minneapolis renters subject to budget appropriations and approval of the Director of the Community Planning & Economic Development Department of annual satisfactory performance.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  25. Contract amendment with Northland Business Systems for transcription services and cloud hosting migration (2025-00448)

    Authorizing an increase to Contract C-43219 with Northland Business Systems, Inc., in the amount of $622,752.50 for a new not-to-exceed total of $923,172.55, to provide transcription services and migrate to vendor’s cloud hosting services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  26. Claim Settlement: Blaisdell Portfolio, LLC (2025-00392)

    Approving the settlement of property damage claims associated with the search of buildings operated by Blaisdell Portfolio, LLC in the immediate aftermath of the shooting of Officer Jamal Mitchell on May 30, 2024, by paying the claimant a total of $37,200, from Fund/Org 06900 1500100 145400, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all actions necessary to effectuate settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  27. Claim Settlement: Various Claims Concerning 43rd and Upton Storm Water Flooding (2025-00393)

    1. Approving the settlement of the claims concerning damage done to 4208 Vincent Ave. South due to the June 16, 2024, flooding of properties around 43rd and Upton, by paying David Lee a total amount of $55,906.45 from Fund 06940-1500100-145630, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all actions necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    2. Approving the settlement of the claims concerning damage done to 4303 Upton Ave. South due to the June 16, 2024, flooding of properties around 43rd and Upton, by paying Kmitsch Girls General Store (dba Heart of Tibet) a total amount of $21,493.98 from Fund 06940-1500100-145630, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all actions necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    3. Approving the settlement of the subrogation claim of Travelers Insurance concerning its payment of insurance claims for damage done to 4303 Upton Ave. South due to the June 16, 2024, flooding of properties around 43rd and Upton, by paying Travelers Insurance a total amount of $25,000 from Fund 06940-1500100-145630, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all actions necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    4. Approving the settlement of the claims concerning damage done to 4301 Upton Ave. South due to the June 16, 2024, flooding of properties around 43rd and Upton, by paying Larue's, LLC a total amount of $12,892 from Fund 06940-1500100-145630, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all actions necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  28. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of David Vincent (2025-00389)
    Approving the workers' compensation claim of David Vincent by payment of $162,500 to David Vincent and attorney, Meuser law firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 
    Action Taken: Adopted
  29. Legal Settlement: Michelle Gross and Janet Nye v. City of Minneapolis (MPD) (2025-00409)

    Approving the settlement of any claims against the City and/or its employees and officers in the complaint filed with the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights by Michelle Gross and Janet Nye against the City of Minneapolis / MPD, by a total payment of $23,500 to complainant Nye, Communities Against Police Brutality, and attorney via check made payable to Phillip H. Johnson’s Trust Account, and a payment of a $250 administrative fee to the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights by check payable to the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  30. Separation ordinance overview within the Police Department (2025-00451)

    Approving a legislative directive requesting information about the Police Department's policies and procedures related to the separation ordinance.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  31. Bid for Minneapolis Convention Center Meeting Rooms Remodel Phase 3 Project (2025-00437)

    Accepting the low bid of Sheehy Construction Company, submitted on Event 3407, in the amount of $9,887,021, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Minneapolis Convention Center Meeting Rooms Remodel Phase 3 Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

Apr 22, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. Mothership Pizza Paradise, 5057 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Mothership Pizza Paradise LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises and Sidewalk Cafe license (2025-00407)
    1. Mothership Pizza Paradise, 5057 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Mothership Pizza Paradise LLC, BLAmend, LIC422460, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    2. Mothership Pizza Paradise, 5057 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Mothership Pizza Paradise LLC, BLFood, LIC422459, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Royalston Square, 501 ROYALSTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Entourage Events Group Inc, for a Rental Hall license (2025-00408)
    Royalston Square, 501 ROYALSTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Entourage Events Group Inc, BLEnter, LIC421222, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Fro Yo Soul, 110 KENWOOD PKWY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7), submitted by FRO-YO SOUL LLC, for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, General Entertainment license (2025-00410)
    Fro Yo Soul, 110 KENWOOD PKWY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by FRO-YO SOUL LLC, BLWine, LIC421927, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Habanero Tacos, 3223 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9), submitted by Habanero Tacos Grill LLC, for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, No Live Entertainment license (2025-00411)
    Habanero Tacos, 3223 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Habanero Tacos Grill LLC, BLWine, LIC421412, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Fair State Brewing Cooperative, 2506 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Fair State Brewing Cooperative, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license (2025-00414)
    Considering a Permanent Expansion of Premises license application for Fair State Brewing Cooperative, 2506 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Fair State Brewing Cooperative, BLAmend, LIC422238, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Snelling Yards Family Housing: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan (2025-00370)

    Passage of Resolution approving the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for Snelling Yards Family Housing aka Snelling Yards II, at 3605 44th St E.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Liquor license approvals for April 22, 2025 (2025-00413)
    1. The Melting Pot, 80 9TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Melting Pot of Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC419784
    2. Minari, 323 13TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 323 NE Restaurant LLC, BLAmend, LIC422370
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Liquor license renewals for April 22, 2025 (2025-00412)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) 2025 funding recommendations (2025-00416)

    1. Authorizing the following contracts for the Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP), consistent with the recommendations given in this report and subject to modifications as approved by the Director of the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development, with the following entities or their designees: African Development Center, $20,000; Hussein N Ahmed, dba Castelli Business Services, $20,000; Cooperative Development Services Inc., $15,000; Davis Law Office PLLC, $30,000; EXPO PERU COLLECTION LLC, dba JLLB MEDIA Marketing Agency and Design Studio, $20,000; Hortensia PLLC, $20,000; Integrity 1st Professional Services, $20,000; Lake Street Council, $20,000; Latino Economic Development Center, $20,000; LegalCORPS, $20,000; Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), $20,000; Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA), $20,000; Mni Sota Fund, $20,000; Neighborhood Development Center, $15,000; Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON), $20,000; NextStage, $30,000; Nexus Community Partners, $20,000; Seward Redesign Inc., dba Redesign, Inc., $20,000; Springboard for the Arts, $20,000; Southwest Business Association, $20,000; West Bank Business Association, $20,000; West Broadway Business and Area Coalition, $20,000.

    2. Approving 2025 BTAP program guidelines.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) funding recommendations (2025-00417)

    1. Authorizing the following contracts for the Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP), consistent with the recommendations given in this report and subject to modifications as approved by the Director of the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development, with the following entities or their designees: Amani Construction & Development, $25,000; Aspen Blue, LLC, $25,000; Element Commercial Real Estate, $45,000; eStoreMasters LLC dba United Developers, $25,000; Hortensia PLLC, $20,000; Magnolia Homes, LLC, $25,000; Magnolia Homes, LLC, $25,000; NEOO Partners, $45,000; Platform Commercial Real Estate, $45,000; Seward Redesign, Inc. DBA Redesign Inc., $35,000; and Varro Real Estate LLC, $60,000.

    2. Approving 2025 DTAP program guidelines.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. NACC-Housing Project: Tax Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond (HRB) Issuance (2025-00087)

    Passage of Resolution authorizing final approval of the issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Entitlement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 for the NACC-Housing project at 1213 Franklin Ave E.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Applications for environmental grant funding in the spring 2025 brownfield grant round (2025-00427)

    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development [DEED] Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant Program for environmental investigation and/or remediation funding for the following projects: Northeast Green Campus Expansion Project (1900/1912/1922 Monroe St NE and 661 19th Ave NE), $653,512; and The Curve Nordeast (1501 Johnson St NE), $652,849.

    2. Passage of Resolution authorizing applications to the Metropolitan Council's Tax Base Revitalization Account [TBRA] Grant Program for environmental investigation and/or remediation funding for the following projects: Northeast Green Campus Expansion Project (1900/1912/1922 Monroe St NE and 661 19th Ave NE), $479,242; and The Curve Nordeast (1501 Johnson St NE), $395,476.

    3. Passage of Resolution authorizing applications to Hennepin County's Environmental Response Fund [ERF] Grant Program for environmental investigation and/or remediation funding for the following projects: Clare Apartments (929 Central Ave NE), $68,120; Minnesota Brownfields Gap Financing Program (addresses TBD), $400,000; Little Earth Housing (2510 Cedar Ave S), $135,058; Northeast Green Campus Expansion Project (1900/1912/1922 Monroe St NE and 661 19th Ave NE), $784,214; and The Curve Nordeast (1501 Johnson St NE), $81,606.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Appropriation for City-owned property: 1001 West Broadway (2025-00429)

    Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of an amount not to exceed $115,000 for the building demolition of the structure at 1001 West Broadway.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Best Friends National Conference grant (2025-00432)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Best Friends Animal Society, in the amount of $1,905, providing Minneapolis Animal Care and Control with attending the conference.

    2. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Regulatory Services Department.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Greenbelt Development Financial Closing extension (2025-00464)

    1. Authorizing an extension of the development financing totaling $400,000 to be available for project costs in support of the Greenbelt development project until December 1, 2026.

    2. Authorizing an extension of the term of the existing acquisition loan totaling $79,241.33 in support of the Greenbelt development project until December 1, 2026.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Exclusive Rights Agreement between the City, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and Owámniyomni Okhódayapi for federally owned property near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam (2025-00422)

    Authorizing the City to enter into an Exclusive Rights Agreement and Declaration of Continuing Public Commitments (ERA) with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Owámniyomni Okhódayapi (OO), a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, for ancillary lands owned by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, conditioned on and pursuant to the terms of the ERA.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  17. New Nicollet (Former Kmart) Redevelopment Project Development Framework (2025-00431)

    Approving the Development Framework to guide the future private redevelopment of the entire New Nicollet Redevelopment Project site and to prepare for the Phase 1 request for development proposals.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Climate & Infrastructure Committee

Apr 24, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. 2025 Fulton Residential Street Resurfacing Project: Designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing (2025-00457)

    1. Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2024R-423 to add an additional project to the 2025 Street Resurfacing Program.

    2. Adopting report receiving the cost estimate of $12,266,306, and directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties and setting the public hearing for June 26, 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. 35th Avenue North Flood Mitigation Project: concept layout approval (2025-00460)

    Approving the concept layout for 35th Avenue North and 34th Avenue North on the 35th Avenue Flood Mitigation Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Approval of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Lease Amendment allowing rental of parking lots under I-94 bridges (2025-00462)
    Authorizing amendment #5 to Contract No. C-21506 with MnDOT, continuing the existing contract from Jan 1, 2025, through Dec 31, 2029, with an option to extend for an additional 5-year term, for the City's lease of three parcels under I-94 bridges for parking lots.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. 54th & Lyndale Special Service District Advisory Board appointments (2025-00456)
    1. Approving Kelby Howell for appointment to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.
    2. Approving Erick McLean for appointment to Seat 3 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Eat Street Special Service District Advisory Board appointments (2025-00455)
    1. Approving Trevor Johnson for appointment to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.
    2. Approving Nicholas Raverty for appointment to Seat 2 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2026.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Grant application to Minneapolis Foundation for the EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (2025-00397)

    Authorizing submittal of a grant application to Minneapolis Foundation's EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program to fund the continuation of the Community Air Monitoring Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Grant application to Bush Foundation for the Community Innovation Grant (2025-00405)

    Authorizing submittal of a grant application for Bush Foundation's Community Innovation Grant to fund the continuation of developing Resilience Hubs in Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Committee of the Whole

Apr 29, 2025 - Committee Report
1. Appointed position in the Health Department: Director Environmental Programs (2025-00466)

  1. Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Environmental Programs 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 563 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 $125,624 to $148,919, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective May 1, 2025.

Action Taken: Adopted

Public Health & Safety Committee

Apr 23, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. Civil rights ordinance (2024-00563)

    Passage of Ordinance amending Title 7 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Civil Rights, amending provisions to add new protected classes, bolster enforcement of current protections, and amend procedures for efficiency and ease of use:

    1. Chapter 139 In General.
    2. Chapter 141 Administration and Enforcement.
    Action Taken: Adopted as amended
  2. Food and Drug Administration grant for NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant (2025-00403)

    1. Accepting the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant, in the amount of $18,500, for the period of Apr 1, 2025, through Mar 31, 2026, for program development on intervention strategies for issues identified in the Risk Factor Study conducted by the Environmental Health Division.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the Food and Drug Administration for the grant, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.

    3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contract for service agreement with University of Minnesota for Prevention Research Center Core Research Project and Community Advisory Board (2025-00406)

    1. Authorizing a contract for service agreement, in the amount of $7,000, with the University of Minnesota to contribute to the Prevention Research Center Core Research Project to improve nutrition, physical activity, and overall health among children from low-income households who are overweight or obese. 

    2. Authorizing a contract for service agreement, in the amount of $560, with the University of Minnesota Community Advisory Board to contribute to the Prevention Research Center Core Research Project to improve nutrition, physical activity, and overall health among children from low-income households who are overweight or obese.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Minnesota Department of Health sex trafficking awareness media campaign grant (2025-00415)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $24,000, for the period of May 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for a comprehensive awareness media campaign on sex trafficking.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health to accept the grant for a comprehensive awareness media campaign on sex trafficking.

    3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Memorandum of Understanding for Lake Street Safety Center (2025-00434)

    Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wiley Reber Law to regularly utilize space in the Lake Street Safety Center for civil rights investigations performed on behalf of the City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Justice Assistance grant for Police Department and City Attorney's Department office support (2025-00440)

    1. Accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the United States Department of Justice, with Hennepin County acting as fiscal agent, in the amount of $276,015, to support Police and Attorney office initiatives.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with Hennepin County for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) through September 30, 2027, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.

    3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Minneapolis Police Department and City Attorney's Office.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Memorandum of Understanding with CornerHouse Interagency Multidisciplinary Team (2025-00447)

    Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CornerHouse to follow guidelines included in Interagency Agreement - Memorandum of Understanding Hennepin County Multidisciplinary Team Response.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Revenue contracts with SMG for law enforcement services at U.S. Bank Stadium (2025-00450)
    1. Authorizing a contract with SMG, in the amount of $665,000, for bomb detection security services at U.S. Bank Stadium from Apr 1, 2025, through Mar 31, 2026.

    2. Authorizing a contract with SMG, in the amount of $469,000, for extra security and a tactical response at U.S. Bank Stadium from Apr 1, 2025, through Mar 31, 2026.

    3. Authorizing a contract with SMG, in the amount of $75,000, for law enforcement equipment provided by the Minneapolis Police at U.S. Bank Stadium from Apr 1, 2025, through Mar 31, 2026.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Contract amendment with Fairview Health Services for continued implementation of a nutrition-focused chronic disease prevention project (2025-00465)

    Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007706 with Fairview Health Services, in the amount of $27,608 for a total amount not to exceed $68,960, with a contract duration of Jan 1, 2024, through Sep 29, 2025, for additional services associated with implementation of a nutrition-focused chronic disease prevention project funded by the Minneapolis Health Department’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  1. Sauna licensing ordinance (2025-00497)

    Osman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 333 entitled “Sauna Establishments” to regulate sauna establishments.

    Action Taken: Notice given
  2. Restrictive covenants ordinance (2025-00498)

    Chowdhury gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 16 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development, adding a new Chapter 426B entitled "Restrictive Covenants."

    Action Taken: Notice given
  3. Surveillance technology contracts ordinance (2025-00507)

    Wonsley gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 18 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Purchasing, adding a new Section 18.190 relating to contracts for surveillance technology.

    Action Taken: Notice given
  4. Professional services contracts ordinance (2025-00508)

    Wonsley gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 18 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Purchasing, adding a new Section 18.200 relating to professional services contracts between $5,000 and $175,000.

    Action Taken: Notice given

Introduction & Referral Calendar

  1. Tourism Improvement District ordinance (2025-00418)

    Pursuant to notice, motion by Cashman, Rainville, and Wonsley to introduce an ordinance amending Title 16 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development, for first reading and referral to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee for a public hearing to be held at the May 20, 2025, meeting, adding a new Chapter 425A entitled “Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District” establishing the Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District and providing for its administration and operation as authorized by Minn. Statutes, Chapter 428B, Tourism Improvement Districts.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and public hearing set for BHZ meeting of May 20, 2025
  2. Parkland dedication ordinance: Affordable housing units (2025-00421)

    Pursuant to notice, motion by Chavez to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 22, Chapter 598 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, for first reading and referral to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee, modifying the definition of “affordable housing units” to address units financed in whole or part by a tribe or tribal entity.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to BHZ meeting of May 6, 2025

Resolutions

  1. National Police Week honorary resolution (2025-00506)

    Passage of Resolution recognizing National Police Week and honoring the life and legacy of Officer Jamal Mitchell.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. 2025 Public Service Recognition Month honorary resolution (2025-00504)

    Passage of Resolution recognizing May 2025 as Public Service Recognition Month in the City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. 2025 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month honorary resolution (2025-00505)

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. International Workers Day honorary resolution (2025-00503)

    Passage of Resolution recognizing International Workers Day.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. DeLaSalle High School anniversary honorary resolution (2025-00502)

    Passage of Resolution celebrating the 125th anniversary of DeLaSalle High School.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Addendum

1. Kirk Washington, Jr. honorary resolution (2025-00509)

Passage of Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Kirk Washington, Jr.

Action Taken: Adopted

Announcements

Adjournment



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