Marked Agenda

Approving the 2019 License Fee Schedule with increases to the current 2018 License Fee Schedule.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessment, levying the assessment and adopting the assessment role for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing in the amount of $127,371, for a photovoltaic installation for Minnehaha United Methodist Church located at 3701 E 50th St.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessment, levying the assessment and adopting the assessment role for PACE energy financing in the amount of $56,000, for energy efficiency and solar panels at Forteva Investments commercial property located at 3501 23rd Ave S.

KIRSCHBAUM KRUPP METAL RECYCLING, 1728 2ND ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by KIRSCHBAUM KRUPP METAL RECYCLING LLC, BLGeneral, LIC69955

Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling Licenses for the properties at 3018 30th Ave S & 3030 29th Ave S, formerly held by Stephen Frenz, to be held by new owner Megan Boulton, based on submittal of an acceptable management plan and verification that said properties are now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

Accepting the next low bidder of Wilson Custom Tree Trimmers, LLC, submitted on Official Publication No. 8535, in the amount of $90,000.00, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals for the cutting and removal of branches, brush, weeds and grass growth in the North Minneapolis District for the City of Minneapolis - Regulatory Services Division, and authorizing a contract for the service, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Passage of Resolution authorizing application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development [DEED] Redevelopment Grant Program for funding for the following projects: Lake Street Apartments -- Phase 1, 410 W Lake St,  414 W Lake St, 2943 Harriett Ave, and 2945 Harriett Ave; Malcolm Yards Market, 510 30th Ave SE; and Rand Hotel, 527 Marquette Ave.

Forwarding without recommendation a staff direction to proceed with the Fall 2018 brownfield grant round using guidelines which require affordability for housing projects.

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of the property at 5960 Clinton Ave S (Disposition Parcel No. MH-86), to Wilson Molina for $45,000, subject to conditions. If Wilson Molina fails to close, approving the sale of property to Jenny Investments LLC for $45,000, subject to conditions.

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of the property at 3718 Fremont Ave N, (Disposition Parcel No. MH-85), to Khabir Rasheed for $1,000, subject to conditions. If Khabir Rasheed fails to close, approving the sale of property to Ram Construction for $1,000, subject to conditions. 

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of the property at 2916 14th Ave N, (Disposition Parcel No. MH-82), to Shelonda and Compton Alves for $65,000, subject to conditions. If Shelonda and Compton Alves fail to close, approving the sale of property to Harvest Management Group LLC  for $65,000, subject to conditions. 

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of the property at 3210 Upton Ave N, (Disposition Parcel No. MH-84), to Northside Home LLC for $60,000, subject to conditions. If Northside Home LLC fails to close, approving sale of property to Wilson Molina for $60,000, subject to conditions. 

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of the property at 415 22nd Ave N, (Disposition Parcel No. MH-81), to Pointers Enterprise LLC for $42,500, subject to conditions. If Pointers Enterprise LLC fails to close, approving sale of property to Tai Hon L.L.C. for $42,500, subject to conditions.

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of the property at 756 Jackson St NE (Disposition Parcel No. VH-687), to Blue Golds Ventures LLC or an affiliated entity for $20,720, subject to conditions.

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of sideyard portion of property at 514 20th Ave S to Jennifer K. Deveney for $1,000.

Passage of Resolution approving the sale of sideyard portion of property at 2622 8th St S to Mathew S. Streater for $1,575.

Approving the reallocation of up to $25,677 in 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant funds for First Covenant Church.

Approving an extension of the exclusive development rights to Pinnacle Management, LLC for a period not to exceed 24 months on three City-owned parcels at 1830 and 1832 Bryant Ave N and 817 1/2 W Broadway Ave.

Passage of Resolution approving the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to provide financial assistance from the 2018 Affordable Housing Incentive Fund to nine projects as follows:

1. Minnehaha Commons, 3001 E Lake St
2. Minnehaha Townhomes, 5348, 5364 & 5368 Riverview Rd
3. Park 7, 714 Park Ave, 615 S 7th St
4. PERIS Development, 1930 Hennepin Ave S
5. 410 Lake Street, 410 W Lake St 
6. Maya Commons, 1220 Brook Ave SE
7. Mino-bimaadiziwin, 2015, 2109 & 2113 Cedar Ave
8. Penn Avenue Union, 2200 Golden Valley Rd
9. Sabathani Senior Housing, 310 E 38th St

Passage of Resolution adopting title and ballot language pertaining to a proposed amendment to the Minneapolis City Charter relating to the area and spacing restrictions pertaining to the sale of liquor, to be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Minneapolis at the Gubernatorial General Election on November 6, 2018.

Directing Sustainability staff to work with other departments, including Regulatory Services, Health, and Community Planning and Economic Development, on a comprehensive set of energy disclosure proposals for residential buildings in Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution accepting the donation of travel related expenses from the Annie E. Casey Foundation for Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo to attend the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) Deep End Inter-Site Conference in St. Louis, MO, from Sep. 5-7, 2018.

Authorizing a revenue agreement for up to $100,000 with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) to provide two (2) Bomb Unit technicians and one (1) Police Officer K-9 handler, for bomb detection security services at Target Center during approximately fifty-five (55) large scale events.

Authorizing a contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $96,026.59, for the period ending June 1, 2019, to provide a comprehensive Emergency Operations Center exercise design and implementation plan, as well after-action review development services.

Authorizing a revenue agreement for up to $75,000 with SMG for the City of Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) to provide law enforcement equipment for MPD officers

in the neighborhoods adjacent to US Bank Stadium for up to twenty-five (25) large scale events from July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.

Authorizing a revenue agreement with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) in an amount not-to-exceed $54,412.50, for a Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) sergeant to participate in the federally funded "Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program" (the "Section 8 Program") administered by the MPHA from July 4, 2018 - July 3, 2019.

Authorizing a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), to accept up to $5,000 in funding from the MnDOT Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program, for landscaping improvements within the northeast corner of interstate right-of-way at the Highway 77 and Highway 62 interchange to be installed and maintained by Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA). 

Authorizing execution of a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Miscellaneous Work on Trunk Highway Right-of-Way Permit to complete portions of the 28th Ave S Street Reconstruction Project No. 6761 located within MnDOT right-of-way.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-43009 with NAC Mechanical & Electrical Services, in the amount of $8,997, for a total amount not to exceed $170,997, for upgrading old condensing equipment in the Haaf Parking Ramp.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-42621 with Magney Construction Company, in the amount of $86,006.76 for a new estimated contract value of $925,651.76, for change orders to complete the construction of the Nicollet Island Pumping Station.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-43588 with Insituform USA, in the amount of $5,715.50 for a total amount not to exceed $978,216.50, for the removal of concrete from the sewer.

Passage of Resolution directing the Hennepin County Auditor to cancel the special assessments for water service line repair improvements for the payable 2018 and subsequent years’ tax files for the properties located at 4949 17th Ave S and 3408 17th Ave S.

Authorizing issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the production of construction plans and specifications for the Central City Parallel Stormwater Tunnel.

Authorizing execution of an easement with the owner of the property located at 5052 Upton Ave N, acquiring temporary (construction) easements in conjunction with the Upton/Vincent/51st Ave N Sanitary Reconstruction Project.

Passage of Resolution authorizing execution of a Limited Use Permit (LUP) with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the construction of a new trail segment within the right-of-way of Trunk Highway 55 between E 28th St and E 32nd St. 

Approving the layout for the reconstruction of the 28th Ave S Bridge over Minnehaha Creek Project (Municipal State Aid Route MSAS 431) (CBR123).

Accepting the sole bid of Sir Lines-A-Lot, submitted on Official Publication No. 8591, in the amount of $169,155, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for the Minneapolis Bicycle Safety Improvements Project for the Minneapolis Public Works Department, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Lametti & Sons, Inc., submitted on Official Publication No. 8580, in the amount of $237,675, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for the construction of the Minnehaha Ave Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project for the Minneapolis Public Works Department, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Redzone Robotics, Inc., submitted on Official Publication No. 8587, in the amount of $370,667, to provide materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for the Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer System Inspection Project - Phase 1 for the Minneapolis Public Works Department, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the sole bid of Fer-Pal Construction USA, LLC, submitted on Official Publication No. 8589, in the amount of $1,152,629, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for the structural lining of water mains for the Minneapolis Public Works Department, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the second low bid of States Manufacturing Corporation, submitted on Official Publication No. 8578, in the amount of $406,400, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals to furnish, deliver, and install outdoor electrical switchgear for the Minneapolis Public Works Department, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Rachel Contracting, Inc., submitted on Official Publication No. 8594, in the amount of $177,067, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for the excavation, hauling, and disposal of contaminated soils for the Minneapolis Public Works Department, and authorizing a contract for the service, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing a license agreement with one or more applicants for shared motorized foot scooter operations as part of a pilot program through Nov 30, 2018.   

Passage of Resolution approving the 2nd Quarter Donation Report of donations made to the City under $15,000, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 465.03.

Authorizing the City of Minneapolis to act as the local government partner in the two following applications to the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Our Town program:

1. Artspace Projects, Inc. for Northside Artspace Lofts in the amount of $200,000
2. West Bank Business Association for Creative Placemaking on Cedar Avenue in the amount of $200,000.

Authorizing a contract with CultureBrokers in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000, through March 31, 2019, to provide facilitation, strategic planning, project management, community engagement, and racial equity planning services to lead the City of Minneapolis through a 4-month racial equity-informed strategic planning process that will guide the work of the City over the next four years.

Authorizing a licensing agreement with the Minneapolis Public Schools for a work of public art to be installed on the property of Nellie Stone Johnson School in conjunction with the 26th Ave N Public Art Project.

Authorizing the City to join the local government amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration and in support of the Plaintiffs in Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, et al v. Alex M. Azar, et al., and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all steps necessary to join in support of this amicus brief.

Granting an appeal, subject to conditions, submitted by Doran Calhoun, LLC regarding the decision of the City Planning Commission (PLAN4420) denying the appeal of the decision of the Director of Surface Water & Sewers' determination that the proposed project is able to comply with on-site stormwater management requirement standards and is not eligible for participation in off-site stormwater management (payment in lieu).

Denying an appeal submitted by Amanda Tempel regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN6416) to allow a new five-story mixed-use building located at 1717 Central Ave NE:

1. Approving a conditional use permit to increase the maximum building height.
2. Approving a variance to increase the maximum floor area ratio.
3. Approving a site plan review for a new five-story mixed-use building with 78 dwelling units and 13,000 square feet of commercial space.

Denying an appeal, subject to conditions, submitted by Eric Amel and Gayla Lindt regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN6619) to allow a planned unit development for a new 14-story mixed-use building with 208 dwelling units and 34,000 square feet of commercial space on the property located at 3326, 3338, and 3350 University Ave SE:

1. Approving a conditional use permit to allow a new 14-story mixed use development with 208 units and 34,000 square feet of commercial space, subject to conditions.
2. Approving a variance to reduce the rear yard setback along the adjacent residential property from 31 feet to 10 feet for the residential tower.

Denying an appeal, subject to conditions, submitted by Trina Porte regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN6619) to allow a planned unit development for a new 14-story mixed-use building with 208 dwelling units and 34,000 square feet of commercial space on the property located at 3326, 3338, and 3350 University Ave SE:

1. Approving a conditional use permit to allow a new 14-story mixed use development with 208 units and 34,000 square feet of commercial space, subject to conditions.
2. Approving a variance to reduce the rear yard setback along the adjacent residential property from 31 feet to 10 feet for the residential tower.
3. Approving a site plan review for a new 14-story mixed use building with 34,000 square feet of commercial uses, subject to conditions.

Directing staff to work with the Historic Preservation Commission to review how PLAN6619 and future development in the area may impact the viewshed from and to the Prospect Park Witch's Hat Tower, and to determine if such viewsheds are worthy of protection and how that might be accomplished.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations related to signs:

1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
2. Chapter 543 On-Premises Signs.
3. Chapter 551 Overlay Districts.

Returning to author the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending requirements that signage be placed on the primary building wall:

1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
2. Chapter 543 On-Premises Signs.

Returning to author the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 543 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code:  On-Premises Signs, amending real estate sign provisions.

Returning to author the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations related to commercial murals:

1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
2. Chapter 543 On Premises Signs.

Johnson gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinanceamending Title 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer, amending regulations related to license class definitions and allowable entertainment:

1. Chapter 363 Wine Licenses.
2. Chapter 366 Beer Licenses.

Johnson gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations related to general and limited entertainment:

1. Chapter 541 Off-Street Parking and Loading.
2. Chapter 547 Office Residence Districts.
3. Chapter 548 Commercial Districts.
4. Chapter 549 Downtown Districts.
5. Chapter 550 Industrial Districts.

Warsame gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, amending regulations for existing off-premise advertising signs and billboards near regional sports facilities:

1. Chapter 525 Administration and Enforcement.
2. Chapter 544 Off-Premise Advertising Signs and Billboards.

Schroeder gives 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 to affirm tenant protections related to calls for emergency services associated with domestic violence and other emergencies.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Schroeder to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, for first reading and referral to the Zoning & Planning Committee, amending regulations related to rooftop mechanical equipment, penthouses, and building height:

1. Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions.
2. Chapter 535 Regulations of General Applicability.
3. Chapter 546 Residence Districts.
4. Chapter 547 Office Residence Districts.
5. Chapter 548 Commercial Districts.
6. Chapter 550 Industrial Districts.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Johnson to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, for first reading and referral to the Zoning & Planning Committee, amending regulations for lots containing two or more zoning classifications:

1. Chapter 521 Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
2. Chapter 551 Overlay Districts.

Passage of Resolution declaring August 5-11, 2018, to be Farmers Market Week in the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution welcoming the American Council for Polish Culture Convention to the City of Minneapolis.

 Approving the submission of comments by the City of Minneapolis to the United States Department of Commerce opposing the inclusion of the question regarding citizenship on the 2020 Census form.

Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of John Ruszczyk as trustee for the next of kin of Justine Maia Ruszczyk v. Noor, et al.

Directing staff to research options to establish an escrow for Emergency Stabilization Pilot Program tenants that could be utilized as future down-payment assistance for home purchase or used to offset rental increases for implementation in the second year of the program or sooner.