City Council September 07, 2023   9/7/2023

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll Call.

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda.

    • 4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.

  • Budget Committee

    • 1. American Rescue Plan Act-funded Community Relations Specialist position transfer

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

  • Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Land sale: 1860 28th St E and 2717 Longfellow Ave to East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI)

      • Setting a public hearing for August 22, 2023, to consider the sale of 1860 28th Street E and 2717 Longfellow Ave to East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) or an affiliated entity.

      • Passage of Resolution approving the term sheet and authorizing a purchase agreement with East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) or an affiliated entity for the disposition of real estate located at 1860 28th Street E and 2717 Longfellow Ave as excess property.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing execution of an access agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for environmental assessment work on behalf of East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI).

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Stonebridge World School bond issuance host approval: 4530 Lyndale Ave S

      • Setting a public hearing for August 22, 2023, to consider authorizing host approval for the issuance of up to $3.2 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to Stonebridge Building Company, an affiliate of Stonebridge World School, by the City of Mendota, MN to finance improvements to the school building located at 4530 Lyndale Ave S.

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing host approval for the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the City of Mendota to Stonebridge Building Company to finance improvements to its building located at 4530 Lyndale Ave S by tenant Stonebridge World School, refinance outstanding debt, and pay costs of issuing bonds.

        • Passed 7-3-0 Approved

    • 3. Variance appeal: John Thomason and Brittany Vickers, 2110 4th St NE

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Site plan review appeal: David Asselstine, on behalf of City Homes on Park Avenue, 2432 Chicago Ave

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Liquor License Renewals for August 22, 2023

      • BULL'S HORN FOOD AND DRINK, 4563 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MINNEAPOLIS HOCKEY, BLGeneral, LIC358726

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Eagles Aries #34, 913 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Eagles Aries #34, BLGeneral, LIC400334

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Edison Commnunity & Sports Foundation, 3675 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by EDISON COMMUNITY & SPORTS FOUNDATION, BLGeneral, LIC391777

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Edison Community & Sports Foundation, 3675 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by J & S Realty Rail Station LLC, BLGeneral, LIC379197

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Firefighters for Healing, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC393044

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Firefighters for Healing, 606 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC393154

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Firefighters for Healing, 817 5TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC394763

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Firefighters for Healing, 3134 CALIFORNIA ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC396377

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • FIREFIGHTERS FOR HEALING, 2923 GIRARD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by FIREFIGHTERS FOR HEALING, BLGeneral, LIC377469

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie #34, 965 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie #34, BLGeneral, LIC391488

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Jun, 730 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Jun's LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80193

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • KNIGHT CAP BAR, 1500 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Eagles Aries #34, BLGeneral, LIC69593

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • LIONS CLUB OF NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS, 729 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by LIONS CLUB OF NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC107933

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • LIONS CLUB OF NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS, 1029 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by LIONS CLUB OF NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC66406

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Los Iconos, 2937 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by IC Enterprises LLC, BLLiquor, LIC395036

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • LUSH, 990 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by THE ALIVENESS PROJECT, BLGeneral, LIC67272

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Lush Lounge & Theater, 990 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by THE ALIVENESS PROJECT INC, BLGeneral, LIC397368

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • McDonalds Liquor Store, 5010 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by McDonalds Liquor Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC53911

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 617 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC373145

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 2911 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC381619

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 1528 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC384068

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 511 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC384197

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 1400 LAGOON AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC390688

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Hockey, 14 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, BLGeneral, LIC394428

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Hockey, 2901 27TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Hockey, BLGeneral, LIC396762

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, 307 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, BLGeneral, LIC399784

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, 1201 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, BLGeneral, LIC401842

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 310 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC391183

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 400 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC392909

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MINNEAPOLIS RIVERVIEW LIONS, 2920 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Riverview Lions Club Inc., BLGeneral, LIC67386

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MINNEAPOLIS RIVERVIEW LIONS, 106 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Riverview Lions Club Inc., BLGeneral, LIC69716

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MN Youth Athletic Services, 700 WASHINGTON AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, BLGeneral, LIC391615

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, 126 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, BLGeneral, LIC68634

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MN Youth Athletics Services, 6042 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN Youth Athletics Services, BLGeneral, LIC399385

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MN Youth Athletics Services, 2550 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN Youth Athletics Services, BLGeneral, LIC402518

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MN/ USA Wrestling Inc, 3126 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN/ USA Wrestling Inc, BLGeneral, LIC396892

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MN/USA Wrestling Inc, 4601 LYNDALE AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN/USA Wrestling Inc, BLGeneral, LIC387867

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MPLS RIVERVIEW LIONS, 207 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Riverview Lions Club Inc., BLGeneral, LIC68168

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • RED DRAGON, 2116 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by THE ALIVENESS PROJECT, BLGeneral, LIC359624

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Riverview Lions Club Inc., 2024 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Riverview Lions Club Inc., BLGeneral, LIC366368

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Riverview Lions Club Inc., 4155 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Riverview Lions Club Inc., BLGeneral, LIC367706

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • SCHOONER BAR, 2901 27TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MINNEAPOLIS HOCKEY, BLGeneral, LIC67571

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Sphere, 100 5TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Sphere LLC, BLLiquor, LIC358141

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • St. Maron Church, 2200 COMO AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by St. Maron Church, BLGeneral, LIC402673

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Sticks, 708 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Lee Consultants Ltd, BLLiquor, LIC78364

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • TED WILLIAMS MUSEUM AND HITTERS HALL OF, 1 TWINS WAY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by TED WILLIAMS MUSEUM AND HITTERS HALL OF FAME, BLGeneral, LIC66843

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame Inc, 401 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame Inc, BLGeneral, LIC395229

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • THE ALIVENESS PROJECT, 603 WASHINGTON AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by THE ALIVENESS PROJECT, BLGeneral, LIC68861

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • The Hewing Hotel, 300 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by AHG Hewing Licensee LLC, BLLiquor, LIC75822

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • THE OFFICE, 307 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MINNEAPOLIS HOCKEY, BLGeneral, LIC68956

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • TWIN CITIES WRESTLING CLUB INC, 328 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by TWIN CITIES WRESTLING CLUB INC, BLGeneral, LIC353583

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Venn Brewing Company, 3550 46TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Venn Brewing Company LLC, BLBrewery, LIC353839

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Venn Brewing Company, 3550 46TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Venn Brewing Company LLC, BLBrewery, LIC353846

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • VFW POST 246, submitted by VFW POST 246, BLGeneral, LIC66382

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • VFW POST 246, submitted by VFW POST 246 AUX MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC68343

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Market Bar-B-Que, 220 LOWRY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Market Bar-B-Que Corporation, BLLiquor, LIC368477

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Gambling license approvals for August 22, 2023

      • All God's Children Met Comm Church, 3100 PARK AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by All God's Children Met Comm Church, BLGeneral, LIC410062

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Hockey Association, 6031 PILLSBURY AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, BLGeneral, LIC410063

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Business license operating conditions: Students' Co-op, 1721 University Ave SE, (Ward 2) held by Students' Co-op Inc, Board and Lodging license, LIC410382

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 8. The Cowles Center State Bonding Project: 516 Hennepin Ave

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing application for and acceptance of a General Obligation Bond-funded grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development in the amount of $550,000 for the Cowles Capital Improvement project.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Approving a reduced City administrative fee of $13,000 for the State bond-funded project.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Grant Agreement with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority for rehabilitation and/or redevelopment of various properties

      • Authorizing a grant agreement with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA), or related affiliated entity, in the amount of $3,700,000 for following projects: rehabilitation of 3536 27th Ave S, 3552 Minnehaha Ave S, 3347 Minnehaha Ave S, and 4319 Snelling Ave S; redevelopment of 5656 Blaisdell Ave S; and exterior rehab of 16 Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) scattered site houses.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development to make amendments to the agreement to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Exclusive Development Rights to The 927 Building LLC: 1828 Dupont Ave N

      • Authorizing exclusive development rights to The 927 Building LLC, or its assigns, for 1828 Dupont Ave N for a period of 9 months to complete a redevelopment project.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing staff to negotiate business terms with The 927 Building LLC for a land sale redevelopment agreement, subject to future review and approval by the City Council.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the extension of the construction completion date for the 927 W Broadway Project to December 31, 2024, and the amendment of existing project contracts with The 927 Building LLC, as necessary.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) financial assistance for affordable housing projects

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Fiscal Year 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding Recommendations and Joint Powers Agreement

      • Approving up to $320,000 of 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant funds for shelter operations costs for Winter Warming Center Services.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County for Emergency Solutions Grant shelter operations funds for up to two years.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Approving up to $306,288 of 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rapid rehousing use.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County Amendment

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Spring 2023 brownfield grants from the Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) and Seeding Equitable Economic Development (SEED) program, and the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund (ERF)

      • Accepting grants from the Metropolitan Council's Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) and Seeding Equitable Economic Development (SEED) program, in the total amount of $760,000, for the following projects: 753 Washington Ave N Project, 753 Washington Ave N ($35,500); Agate Housing, 2800 – 2817 27th Ave S ($213,500); East Plymouth Heights, 1014 and 1016 Plymouth Ave N ($30,100); Kyle Garden Square, 700 10th Ave S ($172,000); The Nicollet Project, 3246 Nicollet Ave ($12,400); and Unity Building, 401-405 E Lake St ($296,500).

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting grants from Hennepin County's Environmental Response Fund (ERF), in the total amount of $838,252, for the following projects: 1301 W Lake Apartments, 1301 W Lake St ($54,081); Agate Housing, 2800 – 2817 27th Ave S ($177,900); Envision Community Penn Avenue, 2100, 2106 and 2110 Penn Ave N ($86,551); Fare Game Restaurant, 2900 and 2910 Johnson St NE ($34,370); Snelling Yards Family Housing, 3601 E 44th St ($315,000); Stinson Apartments, 1714 E Hennepin Ave ($93,950); and Unity Building, 401-405 E Lake St ($76,400).

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing contracts or agreements with the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County for the aforesaid grants.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing execution of one or more funding agreements with each of the sub-recipients (or an affiliated entity) and/or disbursement and related agreements for these grants.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action No. 2023A-0588, passed September 7, 2023, to correct the amount of the Metropolitan Council TBRA grant awarded to the 753 Washington Ave N Project (753 Washington Ave N) in the spring 2023 brownfield grant round from $35,500 to $39,500.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2023R-261, passed September 7, 2023, to correct the amount of the Metropolitan Council TBRA grant awarded to the 753 Washington Ave N Project (753 Washington Ave N) in the spring 2023 brownfield grant round from $35,500 to $39,500.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Cultural Market Small Business Support Program

      • Approving program guidelines for the Cultural Market Small Business Support program.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing form documents and delegating authority to the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Director or their designee, to make and execute grant agreements with eligible applicants consistent with the Cultural Market Small Business Support Program guidelines.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Local historic landmark designation: Wayne & Gertrude Kelly House, 2901 Brookwood Terrace

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Rezoning: 625, 629, 641, 643, 649, 653, 655, 659, 705, 711, 715, 719, 723, 727, 733, 737, 741, 747, and 751 Van Buren St NE, and 901 Summer St NE

      • Considering a rezoning (PLAN16604) of the properties located at 625, 629, 641, 643, 649, 653, 655, 659, 705, 711, 715, 719, 723, 727, 733, 737, 741, 747, and 751 Van Buren St NE, and 901 Summer St NE from the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District to the BFI3 Interior 3 Built Form Overlay District, retaining the UN2 Urban Neighborhood District.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Referred to Staff
        • Passed 12-0-0 Referred to Staff
        • Passed 12-0-0 Referred to Staff
        • Passed 13-0-0 Referred to Staff

      • Returning to author an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances related to Zoning Districts, for the rezoning of properties located at 625, 629, 641, 643, 649, 653, 655, 659, 705, 711, 715, 719, 723, 727, 733, 737, 741, 747, and 751 Van Buren St NE, and 901 Summer St NE (PLAN16604) from the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District to the BFI3 Interior 3 Built Form Overlay District, retaining the UN2 Urban Neighborhood District.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Returned to author
        • Passed 12-0-0 Returned to author
        • Passed 12-0-0 Returned to author
        • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author
        • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author

  • Committee of the Whole

    • 1. Purchase agreement amendment to include 3rd Precinct police operations space in the facility located at 1101 3rd Ave S

      • Passed 10-0-0 Postponed Indefinitely
      • Passed 11-0-1 Postponed Indefinitely

  • Policy & Government Oversight Committee

    • 1. Gift acceptance of conference registration fee, lodging, and travel expenses for the Everlaw Summit

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Gift acceptance of travel expenses from the National American Planning Association

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Scholarship agreement for Heritage Preservation Commissioners and staff to attend PreserveMN 2023

      • Accepting a scholarship from the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, in a total amount not to exceed $2300, for up to five Heritage Preservation Commissioners and/or Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Staff to attend the PreserveMN conference in September 2023.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a scholarship agreement with the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office for the scholarship funds.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving the appropriation of funds to the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Collective bargaining agreement: Local 82 Fire Fighters

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Bid for snow plowing and removal at Minneapolis Convention Center

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Bid for Debris Removal at 2312 Lyndale Ave S

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Bid for Pump Station 9 Medium Voltage Motor Controller

      • Passed 10-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

    • 8. Bid for Bi-fold doors for multiple facilities

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Bid for Large Diameter Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract with ImageTrend LLC for a reporting and time management software solution for the Fire Department

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract with Microsoft Corporation for Microsoft Unified Support services

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contracts for 2023 Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Funding

      • Authorizing a contract with Clare Housing for Clare Terrace Tenant-Based Rental Assistance with Supportive Housing Services for an annual amount not to exceed $247,323, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance with Supportive Housing Services for an annual amount not to exceed $675,692, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Contract amendment with Arts Midwest, Inc. for fiscal management services

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Master Contract amendment with Midwest Art Conservation Center for public art maintenance

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Legal Settlement: Keith N. Alexander v. James, Morgan, Justin Young, et al.

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

  • Public Health & Safety Committee

    • 1. DWI Court Grant for police liaison and DWI defendant monitoring services

      • Accepting a grant from the DWI Court-State of Minnesota, Fourth Judicial District Court, in the amount of $53,900, for a police liaison to the DWI Court and DWI defendant monitoring services, for a one-year period beginning Oct 1, 2023.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the DWI Court - State of Minnesota, Fourth Judicial District Court for the grant through September 30, 2024.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Contracts with neighborhood organizations qualifying for the Neighborhoods 2020 Shared Resources and Collaborations Fund

      • Authorizing a contract with the East Bde Maka Ska, in the amount of $15,000, to provide administrative support and oversight in the planning and implementation of a shared resources and collaboration grant with the neighborhood organizations East Bde Maka Ska and East Isles Neighborhood Association, as part of the Neighborhoods 2020 Shared Resources and Collaborations Fund.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), in the amount of $15,000, to provide administrative support and oversight in the planning and implementation of a shared resources and collaboration grant with the neighborhood organizations Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization and Bryant Neighborhood Organization, as part of the Neighborhoods 2020 Shared Resources and Collaborations Fund.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contracts with organizations for the Partnership Engagement Fund

      • Authorizing a contract with Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation, in partnership with Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $19,911, to develop youth programming to address community problems through workshops and conversations.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Twin Cities Healing Justice, in partnership with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide workshops on community engagement, leadership, and systematic racism for young people.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with the Whittier Alliance, in partnership with Fortune Relief And Youth Empowerment Organization (FRAYEO), in the amount of $25,000, to support community events in the Whittier and Lyndale neighborhoods.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in collaboration with ManUcan, in the amount of $20,000, to create a restorative-centered program for ex-felons.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Project DIVA International, in partnership with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in the amount of $25,000, to provide programming for South Minneapolis female-identifying youth.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Roots Connect, in partnership with Phillips West Neighborhood Organization (PWNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide programming for youth on self-care, positive mental health coping strategies, and conflict resolution.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with the Cedar-Riverside Community Council (CRCC), in partnership with Support & Empowerment of People With Disabilities, in the amount of $26,620, to provide programming for people with disabilities.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Taurus Moon, in partnership with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in the amount of $25,000, to provide holistic health and wellness programming to the North Minneapolis community.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, in collaboration with the Chocolate Milk Club, in the amount of $26,620, to provide childbirth education and breastfeeding support to new families.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Seeds Worth Sowing, in partnership with the Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $25,000, to create a community space for people with disabilities.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with The ANIKA Foundation, in partnership with the Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in the amount of $50,000, to create youth employment and entrepreneurship programming.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with the Whittier Alliance, in partnership with Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC), in the amount of $15,000, to provide English classes, taught by licensed educators, utilizing the Freire’s Popular Education model.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Circle of Discipline, in partnership with Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association (MHNA), in the amount of $25,000, to provide music, poetry, mentorship, and career exploration to community members.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Carmen Incaroca, in the amount of $20,000, to provide Spanish language emergency preparedness training.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with William Martinez, in the amount of $20,000, to provide Spanish language training and leadership development for young people.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Patricia Santos, in the amount of $20,000, to provide Spanish language support to families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Phillips West Neighborhood Organization (PWNO), in partnership with Alley Communications Incorporated, in the amount of $20,000, to provide journalism trainings and publishing opportunities for residents.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association Incorporated (MPNAI), in partnership with New Americans Youth Soccer Club, in the amount of $18,000, to create a youth leadership development program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in partnership with Jun Yang, in the amount of $50,000, to create a civic leadership program for community members, especially from underrepresented communities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in partnership with The Barber Ranch LLC, in the amount of $20,000, to provide barber training to young people.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Listen Media Community Fund, in partnership with Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), in the amount of $20,000, to invest in the creation of a community-focused photography gallery in George Floyd Square.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Foundations, in partnership with the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), in the amount of $46,000, to provide mentorship to youth in community.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Fawkes Alley Coffee, in partnership with Citizens for Loring Park Community (CLPC), in the amount of $19,910, to support a development program that provides life skills training and career support.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Biking with Baddies, in the amount of $25,000, to promote cycling to underrepresented community members through community events.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action No. 2023A-0443, passed June 15, 2023, to change the contractor from "Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, in collaboration with the Chocolate Milk Club" to "the Chocolate Milk Club, in collaboration with the Hawthorne Neighborhood Council."

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action No. 2023A-0511, passed July 20, 2023, to change the contractor from "Foundations" to "Foundations Church."

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action No. 2023A-0511, passed July 28, 2023, to change the partner listed from "Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association" to "Beltrami Neighborhood Council."

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Black Businesses Enterprises Fund, in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $19,300, to provide financial literacy and entrepreneurship training to youth.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), in partnership with SWAG LLC, in the amount of $20,000, to provide swim workshops for community building.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Minnesota Annual Conference Iglesia Piedra Viva UMC dba Iglesia Piedra Viva UMC, in partnership with the Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $20,000, to provide community building through music in Spanish and English.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Loving Lotus CNA Training Academy, in collaboration with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide CNA training for community members, especially from underrepresented backgrounds.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) and The Healing House Group, in the amount of $20,000, to host workshops and events on mental health.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with The Camden Collective, in partnership with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $20,000, to create a food insecurity reduction program, engagement and internship program for youth in North Minneapolis.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with FMW Nonprofits, in partnership with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in the amount of $19,995, to create a community garden where youth participants will learn about gardening, cooking, and Native history.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Speaking Out Collective, in partnership with Cedar-Riverside Community Council (CRCC), in the amount of $25,000, to provide mentorship to youth in the teaching artist or educational career path.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Lourdes De la luz Francisco, in the amount of $20,000, to inform and educate community members in Spanish language workshops on the drivers license process.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with zAmya Theater Project, in partnership with North Loop Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $25,000, to support the production of a play as a tool for community building and connection.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with the Whittier Alliance, in partnership with The League of Women Voters, in the amount of $20,000, to increase voter participation in the Somali community.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Futsal Society, in partnership with the Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $18,600, to implement a mentorship program for youth, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, that provides personal growth opportunities and employment opportunities.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Minneapolis Bilingual Education Collective (Colectiva Bilingüe) and Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $46,850, to implement environmental initiatives at 3 dual language elementary schools.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with MCN6, in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide after-school video production programming for youth.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Cedar-Riverside Community Council (CRCC), in partnership with Cedar Riverside Athletics & Enrichment, in the amount of $20,000, to expand programming for youth.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Let's Learn Collectively On Our Life's Journey, in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $18,700, to provide culturally-sensitive workshops on organizational leadership, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and proposal writing.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Victory Neighborhood Association (ViNA), in partnership with Nuestra Lucha (Our Fight), in the amount of $10,000, to provide Mexican Folklore dance classes and other cultural activities in North Minneapolis.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Strangers Meeting Strangers, in collaboration with Citizens for a Loring Park Community, in the amount of $20,000, to provide a platform for community conversations in Minneapolis.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Metro Blooms on behalf of The Black Radish Project, in partnership with Standish-Ericcson Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $10,000, to expand gardening programming.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Grant from UCare Foundation for substance use disorder groups

      • Accepting a grant from the UCare Foundation, in the amount of $49,000, from Sep 1, 2023, to Aug 31, 2024, to pilot on-site substance use disorder (SUD) groups for residents living in six Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) high rises.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with UCare Foundation for the grant.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

  • Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. Contract with the Joint Water Commission for the sale of water

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. 2025 resurfacing of ADA pedestrian ramps, ADA Pedestrian Ramp Program, and 2024 Parkway Paving Program: Easements

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Maintenance: 2024 assessments

      • Adopting report designating the 2024 citywide street maintenance assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation, and setting a public hearing for Oct 12, 2023, to consider the assessments.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2024 Street Maintenance Assessment Project 1337M.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Light Operation Fee: 2024 assessments

      • Adopting report designating the 2024 citywide street light operation fee assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation, and setting a public hearing for Oct 12, 2023, to consider the assessments.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2024 Street Light Operations Fee Assessment Project 1337L.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Litter Container Placement and Servicing Policy update

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan 2022-2042: City of Minneapolis comments

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Metropolitan Council Transit Advantage and Signal Priority Working Group: Minneapolis appointment

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Grant application to the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) to fund green infrastructure

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. US Department of Transportation SMART Grant for a Curb Management Pilot Project

      • Accepting a grant from the US Department of Transportation, in the amount of $1,996,000, for a curb management pilot project that is part of their SMART Grant program.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a grant agreement with the US Department of Transportation for the grant.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Public Works Department.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 10. El Grito Block Event Permit: Sept 15, 2023

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  • Resolutions

  • Unfinished Business

  • New Business

    • 1. Appointment of Director of Regulatory Services

      • Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's appointment of Enrique Velázquez to the appointed position of Director of Regulatory Services for a term ending January 2026.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Received and Filed

      • Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Enrique Velázquez to the appointed position of Director of Regulatory Services for a term ending January 2026.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

  • Closed Session

    • 1. Litigation matter of Muna Ahmed v. City of Minneapolis, former Minneapolis Police Sergeant Andrew Bittell, Minneapolis Police Sergeant Kevin Angerhofer, and Minneapolis Police Sergeant Ryan McCann

      • Passed 9-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Litigation matter of Amy Julia Bligh v. Defendants Nicholas Anderson and Andrew Ruden

      • Passed 9-0-0 Approved