Marked Agenda

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Milan Urban Food Pact Global Forum for airfare and lodging for five days for Alison Babb, Homegrown Minneapolis Program Manager, to attend the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum Conference in Milan, Italy, from October 13-17, 2025. 

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, in the amount of $20,000 for improving access to polling places for individuals with disabilities and to provide the same opportunity for access and participation in the electoral process, including privacy and independence, to voters with disabilities as that which exists for voters with no disabilities.

Amending Council Action No. 2025A-0474, to update the contract for teach bike-based sculpture art and offer free workshops by listing East Phillips Improvement Coalition (EPIC) as contractor, who is serving as a partner and the fiscal agent for Bike Alebrijes' project.

Authorizing staff to negotiate and enter into a contract with GovWorx, Inc. for a term of three (3) years, beginning October 20, 2025 through October 19, 2028, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $303,780 to provide real time quality assurance software for the 911 department.

Authorizing an increase to Contract COM0008386 with Metro Blooms, in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $130,650, for Tree Outreach.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0007858 with Meyer Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $450,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $36,736,804.75, for additional work to complete the Hennepin Ave S Street Reconstruction Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0008222 with Midwest Art Conservation Center, in the amount of $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for public art maintenance and conservation services. 

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007568 with Shaw Lundquist Associates, Inc., in the amount of $353,514 for a total not to exceed $26,692,112, for amendments 8, 14, and 16, for work to be completed for the City Hall Restack Phase 3C project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Authorizing an extension to contract COM0003302 with US Bank NA/Elavon, Inc. through August 31, 2026, to continue services for merchant card payment processing services.

Accepting the low bid of Equix Integrity, Inc., submitted on Event 3689, for an estimated annual amount of $496,619.05, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Large Diameter Storm Main Inspection and Televising 2025 - Southwest project, and authorizing a contract for the project for one (1) year, with the option to extend for two (2) additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Painting by Nakasone, Inc., submitted on Event 3670, in the amount of $96,442.00, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Minneapolis Convention Center second floor public space painting project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Approving the settlement of any claims against the City and/or its employees and officers related to the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights Charge Number 25-00242 against the City of Minneapolis/MPD, by a total payment of $20,000 by check payable to the complainant, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the settlement of the claim brought by Liberty Mutual Insurance by right of subrogation for damages suffered by its insured Cody Watry against the City of Minneapolis by payment of $8,000 to Liberty Mutual Insurance, by check made out to Liberty Mutual, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Aaron Banks by payment of $130,000 to Aaron Banks and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007785 with The Network for Better Futures, in the amount of $80,000 for a total amount not to exceed $440,000, for additional work resulting in unexpected expenses from clean-ups at several homeless encampments, all in accordance with City specifications.

Considering an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer, amending alcohol license application provisions to clarify and consolidate processes in order to remove barriers:

1. Chapter 360 In General
2. Chapter 362 Liquor Licenses
3. Chapter 363 Wine Licenses
4. Chapter 366 Beer Licenses

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending provisions related to rental dwelling licenses.

Authorizing a modification to a previously authorized $500,000 loan for the acquisition and/or redevelopment of 3800 3rd Ave S to allow $100,000 of the loan to be used for demolition and predevelopment expenses.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2026 Street Light Operations Fee Assessment Project 1337L.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2026 Street Maintenance Assessment Project 1337M.

Accepting a 2025 Local Trail Connections Program grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in the amount of $210,000, for the Folwell Park trail improvements part of the Northside Greenway project.

Approving the concept layout for the Northside Greenway, Phase 1, from 44th Ave N to 26th Ave N. 

Passage of Resolution updating uniform assessment rates for street construction, street renovation, street resurfacing, alley construction and alley resurfacing improvements.

Passage of Resolution approving and ranking the 2026 Capital Budget requests and submitting requests to the Commissioner of Management and Budget.

Considering a legislative directive requesting updates on the findings of Executive Order 2025-01, including which reforms from the dismissed Department of Justice consent decree are not included in or conflicting with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) settlement agreement, and steps to enable Effective Law Enforcement for ALL (ELEFA) to independently evaluate the City’s implementation of these reforms alongside those in the MDHR settlement agreement.

Authorizing a legislative directive requesting information related to the internal Police Department review on the shooting and the surrounding violence of Davis Moturi. 

Pursuant to notice, motion by Cashman, Koski, and Chughtai to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Appendix C-2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas, Gas Franchise Fee, for first reading and referral to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee, modifying the current customer categories and increasing the percentage rates of the franchise fees across the classes of customers.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Cashman, Koski, and Chughtai to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Appendix D-2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to The Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise Fee, for first reading and referral to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee, modifying the current customer categories and increasing the percentage rates of the franchise fees across the classes of customers.

Passage of Resolution recognizing Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Month.

Passage of Resolution recognizing October 2025 as National Community Planning Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution recognizing October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Considering Mayor Frey's veto of Ordinance 2025-043 amending Title 16 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development, adding a new Chapter 426A entitled "Commercial Property Sale" to require the advanced notice of sale of commercial property.

Considering Mayor Frey's veto of Ordinance 2025-044 amending Title 1, Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to General Provisions: Administrative Enforcement and Hearing Process, adding Title 16, Planning and Development, as a provision subject to administrative enforcement.

Passage of Resolution supporting the Samuels Family in Pursing Justice for Mariah Samuels.

Approving a legislative directive related to events for individuals under the age of 21 at on-sale liquor, wine, or beer, establishments.

Rainville gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 360 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer: In General, adding and amending provisions related to public safety regulation in on sale establishments.

Wonsley and Payne give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 12 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: City Administration, adding a new section 12.35 to Article I relating to Office of Enterprise Risk Management.

Payne and Wonsley give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration, updating government structure implementation to address outstanding gaps and improve government operations and collaboration:

1. Chapter 8 City Council
2. Chapter 11 Mayor
3. Chapter 12 City Administration

Requesting the Audit Committee to request the City Auditor to provide recommendations on establishing an independent review function for high-impact public safety cases.