Approving an application for Somali Community Resettlement Services, 2115 STEVENS AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Somali Community Resettlement Services, BLEnter, LIC409321 for a Rental Hall license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
Approving an application for Somali Community Resettlement Services, 2115 STEVENS AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Somali Community Resettlement Services, BLGeneral, LIC409322
Setting a public hearing for Sep. 26, 2023, to consider the 2024 License Fee Schedule.
Approving the 2024 License Fee Schedule with increases to the current 2023 License Fee Schedule related to alcohol business, general business, taxi business, and other fees related to business.
6. Land Transfer: 2931 Bloomington Ave and 2937 Bloomington Ave to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Setting a public hearing for September 26, 2023, to consider the transfer of 2931 Bloomington Ave and 2937 Bloomington Ave to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe organized under the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Red Lake) or an affiliated entity without consideration.
Passage of Resolution authorizing the transfer of the property at 2931 Bloomington Ave (Disposition Parcel No. MH-347) to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe organized under the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Red Lake), for $1, a write down of $79,999 from the fair market value of $80,000.
Passage of Resolution authorizing the transfer of the property at 2937 Bloomington Ave (Disposition Parcel No. MH-348) to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe organized under the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Red Lake), for $1, a write down of $79,999 from the fair market value of $80,000.
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.
1. Municipal special assessment processes analysis
Directing the Office of the City Auditor to conduct an analysis of municipal policies and processes relating to special assessments, including street or sidewalk improvements and tree removal.
Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
Receiving and filing a report and presentation from the City Auditor Policy and Research Division on municipal policies and processes relating to special assessments, including street or sidewalk improvements and tree removal.
8. Master Contracts with various vendors for workplace investigations services
Authorizing a master contract with Green Espel PLLP, in the amount of $500,000, for a three-year term Dec 5, 2023, through Dec 4, 2026, for workplace investigations services.
Authorizing a master contract with Nilan Johnson Lewis, PA, in the amount of $500,000, for a three-year term, Dec 5, 2023, through Dec 4, 2026, for workplace investigations services.
Authorizing a master contract with Constangy, Brooks, Smith, & Prophete LLP, in the amount of $500,000, for a three-year term, Dec 5, 2023, through Dec 4, 2026, for workplace investigations services.
1. Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH)
Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the amount of $1,021,899, for the period Sep 30, 2023, through Sep 29, 2024, for reducing chronic conditions among African American, East African, and American Indian populations and to support adult vaccination efforts.
2. Targeted violence and terrorism prevention grant
Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in the amount of $297,147, for a two year period to implement prevention strategies for countering violent extremism using public health methods.
Passed 5-1-0 Deleted from the agenda
Passed 13-0-0 Deleted from the agenda
Passed 13-0-0 Deleted from the agenda
Authorizing an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security for the grant.
Passed 5-1-0 Deleted from the agenda
Passed 13-0-0 Deleted from the agenda
Passed 13-0-0 Deleted from the agenda
Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department.
Passed 5-1-0 Deleted from the agenda
Passed 13-0-0 Deleted from the agenda
Passed 13-0-0 Deleted from the agenda
3. Strong Foundations Grant amendment from the Minnesota Department of Health for implementation of evidence-based Family Home Visiting services
Accepting additional grant funds, in the amount of $113,678, from the Minnesota Department of Health for implementation of evidence-based Family Home Visiting services for the project period of Jul 1, 2023, through Dec 31, 2024.
Setting a public hearing for Sept 28, 2023, to consider the assessment of charges for water and sewer service line repairs that remain unpaid.
Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment rolls for water service line and sewer lateral repairs or replacements on the lists of properties as on file in the City Engineer’s Special Assessment Office.
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks, amending provisions in the form of a complete revision related to the permit application, review, issuance, and revocation and restrictions on the operation of parades and races and block events:
Chapter 447 Parades/Races.
Chapter 455 Block Events.
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions to expand worker protections.
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions to establish minimum driver compensation.
Passed 10-3-0 Expired
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions related to transparency, safety, and worker protections.
1. 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
Closed Session
1. Litigation matter of Bittell v. City of Minneapolis