City Council September 05, 2024   9/5/2024

1. Roll Call.

2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

1. Gift acceptance from the Recycling Partnership of travel, lodging, and registration

• 2024R-259.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

2. Gift acceptance from Results for America of travel and lodging expenses

• 2024R-260.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

3. Collective Bargaining Agreement: International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers District Lodge No. 77 for 2024-2027

• 2024A-0622.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. Bid for Street Light Installations

• 2024A-0623.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

5. Bid for Royalston Roofing and Skylight Repair Project

• 2024A-0624.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

6. Contract amendment with Versacon, Inc. for Fire Station No. 8 Miscellaneous Improvements Project

• 2024A-0625.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

7. Contract amendments to multiple agencies for the 2024 Community Outreach and Safety Program

• Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007065 with Cedar Riverside Community Council, in the amount of $460,000 for a total amount not to exceed $930,000, for the Community Outreach and Safety Program in 2024.

  • 2024A-0626.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007066 with Northside Residents Redevelopment Council, in the amount of $500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for the Community Outreach and Safety Program in 2024.

  • 2024A-0626.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an increase to contract COM00007064, with The SEECCA Group (Supporting & Empowering Equity & Community through Collaboration, Advocacy, and Access), in the amount of $140,000 for a total amount not to exceed $290,000, for the Community Outreach and Safety Program in 2024.

  • 2024A-0626.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

8. Contract amendment with Black & Veatch Corporation for engineering services for the Softening Plant Lime Feed and Storage Replacement Project

• 2024A-0627.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

9. Contract amendment with Kraemer North America, for the 1st Ave Bridge Reconstruction Project

• 2024A-0628.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

10. Acquisition of 1st Precinct Police Station

• 2024A-0629.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

11. 2024 Quarterly Donations Reports

• Passage of Resolution accepting 2nd Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

  • 2024R-261.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution accepting 3rd Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

  • 2024R-415.pdf
  • Passed 5-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution accepting 4th Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

  • 2025R-050.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution accepting 1st Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

  • 2024R-120.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

12. ShotSpotter Independent Evaluation Staff Direction

• Independent ShotSpotter Evaluation Staff Direction (Revised Sep 5, 2024)
• 2024A-0630.pdf

• Passed 4-1-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
• Passed 11-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

13. ShotSpotter Technology Evaluation Legislative Directive

• 2024A-0631.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 Approved
• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Small Hours, 2201 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Small Hours LLC, for an On Sale Wine and Strong Beer, No Live Entertainment license

• Public Comment: Small Hours (Aug 20, 2024)
• 2024A-0632.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

2. Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, 3002 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Tono Minneapolis, LLC, for a Sidewalk Cafe license

• Public Comment: Tono Pizzeria (Aug 20, 2024)
• 2024A-0633.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

3. Lagniappe/DU Nord Cocktail Room, 2700 LAKE ST E, #100, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by 2700 Lake Restaurant LLC, for an On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales license

• 2024A-0634.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. Variance Appeal: Elizabeth Hoium, 3505 Irving Ave S

• 3505 Irving Ave S Findings of Fact
• Public comment: 3505 Irving Ave S Appeal (Aug 20, 2024)
• 2024A-0635.pdf

• Passed 3-2-0 Approved
• Passed 10-1-0 Approved

5. Liquor License approvals for August 20, 2024

• Legendary Spice Hotpot, 2501 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Three Moon LLC, BLAmend, LIC417566

  • 2024A-0636.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Gorkha Palace, 23 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Bhole Shankar Inc, BLWine, LIC415569

  • 2024A-0636.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

6. Gambling License approvals for August 20, 2024

• 2024A-0637.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

7. Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 2527 10th Ave S, owner ATD Holdings, LLC, applicant Andrew Dibble

• 2024A-0638.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

8. Contract with Regents of the University of Minnesota for traffic management services

• 2024A-0639.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

9. Contract with SMG for Traffic Management Services

• 2024A-0640.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

10. 2024 Hennepin County Youth Activities: Art & Music Grant

• Accepting a $74,446 grant from Hennepin County for Youth Activities: Art & Music for the following arts organizations: Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center ($5,000); Hopewell Music Cooperative-North ($22,500); Minneapolis American Indian Center ($16,160); Plymouth Christian Youth Center ($9,586); and Project SUCCESS ($21,200).

  • 2024A-0641.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing agreements with Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, Hennepin County, Hopewell Music Cooperative-North, Minneapolis American Indian Center, Plymouth Christian Youth Center, and Project SUCCESS, or related entities, to implement the grants.

  • 2024A-0641.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Department and correcting prior revenue estimate.

  • 2024R-262.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

11. Support for 2024 Hennepin County Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Program Applications and a Multijurisdictional Agreement

• Passage of Resolution granting local approval for projects that submitted applications to the 2024 Hennepin County Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Program: Latino Center for Community Engagement (COPAL, $500,000); The Plymouth Project (Northgate Development, $450,000); Pillsbury Creative Commons (Pillsbury United Communities, $395,000); Viva (2709 East Lake LLC, $450,000); ZaRah (1200 KMA Development, LLC, $800,000); and The Resolute (Riverfront Development Partners, $400,000).

  • 2024R-263.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a multijurisdictional agreement with the Hennepin County HRA to facilitate a Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) grant for the Latino Center for Community Engagement (LCCE) project.

  • 2024A-0642.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

12. Upper Harbor Terminal revised development terms and excess soil agreement

• Approving revised development terms for a redevelopment contract and 99-year ground lease between the City and United Properties Development, LLC or an affiliated entity for Development Parcel 6a in accordance with terms.

  • 2024A-0643.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing the City to enter into a contract with Port of Minneapolis, LLC to move, store and use excess soil.

  • 2024A-0643.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Amending prior authorization for the City to enter into a contract with Port of Minneapolis, LLC to store soil on the Upper Harbor site.

  • 2025A-0503.pdf
  • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

13. 2011 Pillsbury Avenue Loan Agreement Amendment

• 2024A-0644.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

14. Street vacation: Kris Anderson, on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad, a portion of an unnamed street between Elm St SE and the UP-Railroad

• Approving an application submitted by Kris Anderson on behalf of Union Pacific Railroad, (VAC-1783) to vacate a portion of an unnamed street between Elm St SE and the UP-Railroad.

  • 2024A-0645.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution vacating a portion of an Unnamed Street between Elm Street SE and the UP-Railroad (VAC-1783).

  • 2024R-264.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

15. Street vacation: M Health Fairview, 2414 7th St SE

• Approving an application submitted by M Health Fairview to vacate (Vac-1794) that part of 25th Avenue South located north of the westerly extension of the north right-of-way line of 7th Street South, Hennepin County, Minnesota, subject to the retention of easement rights by the City of Minneapolis and Xcel Energy.

  • 2024A-0646.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution vacating the portion of 25th Avenue South located north of 7th Street South (Vac-1794).

  • 2024R-265.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Value Capture District project area update

• Setting a public hearing for August 22, 2024, to consider updating the transit Value Capture District project area.

• Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2013R-268, entitled “Establishing a Project Area and Value Capture District for Streetcar Financing,” to update the transit project area.

  • 2024R-266.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

2. West Broadway Improvement Special Service District extension ordinance

• West Broadway Improvement SSD Ordinance
• West Broadway Improvement RCA (August 22, 2024)
• 2024-030.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved
• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

3. Drainage and soil erosion ordinance revision

• Drainage and Soil Erosion Ordinance
• Drainage and Soil Erosion RCA (August 22, 2024)
• 2024-031.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. Agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) for the construction of a stormwater diversion structure

• 2024A-0647.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

5. Grant application to Federal Railroad Administration for a 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant

• 2024A-0648.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

6. Red Bull Showrun Large Block Event Permit: September 14, 2024

• 2024A-0649.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

7. Black Entrepreneur State Fair Large Block Event Permit: August 25-31, 2024

• 2024A-0650.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

8. Welcome Downtown Target Block Event Permit: September 9 -12, 2024

• 2024A-0651.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Walker Art Center's Avant Garden Gala Amplified Sound Permit: September 21, 2024

• 2024A-0652.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Uncompensated care grant for mental health services at the Health Department's School-Based Clinics

• Grant Resolution Hennepin County for School Based Clinics

• Accepting a grant from Hennepin County, in the amount of $28,000, to continue mental health services at the Health Department's School Based Clinics through December 30, 2024.

  • 2024A-0444.pdf
  • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an agreement with Hennepin County for the grant.

  • 2024A-0444.pdf
  • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

  • 2024R-202.pdf
  • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

• Amending Council Action 2024A-0444 to increase revenue in the amount of $28,000 for the School Based Clinics program.

  • 2024A-0653.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an increase to the agreement with Hennepin Country for the grant.

  • 2024A-0653.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

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

  • 2024R-267.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

2. Joint Powers Agreement amendment with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for Human Trafficking Investigations Crime Analyst support

• Authorizing an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on the Human Trafficking Investigations Task Force, to increase the amount by $57,191.20, for Minneapolis Crime Analyst support.

  • 2024A-0654.pdf
  • Passed 5-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on the Human Trafficking Investigations Task Force, to increase the amount of $72,000, for Minneapolis Crime Analyst support.

  • 2024A-0654.pdf
  • Passed 5-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

3. State grant funded contract with Hennepin Technical College for future Peace Officers

• 2024A-0655.pdf

• Passed 5-0-0 Approved
• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. Contract with Hennepin Technical College for training of future Peace Officers

• 2024A-0656.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

5. Memorandum of Understanding with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. for police officer participation in Presidential Inauguration Task Force

• Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. for police officer participation in the Presidential Inauguration Task Force from January 17, 2025, to January 21, 2025.

  • 2024A-0618.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Capitol Police (USCP) for Minneapolis police officer reimbursement for participation in the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Task Force from January 18, 2025, to January 21, 2025.

  • 2024A-0657.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

6. Community Commission on Police Oversight (CCPO) appointment

• 2024A-0658.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Service animals ordinance

• Service Animals Ordinance
• Service Animal Ordinance RCA (Nov 19, 2024)
• Service Animal Ordinance RCA (Jan 7, 2025)
• Service Animal Ordinance REIA (Jan 7, 2025)
• Service Animal Ordinance Staff Presentation
• 2025-002.pdf

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

2. Fence height regulations ordinance

• Passed 12-0-0 Referred to Staff

3. Public swimming pool ordinance

• Swimming Pool Ordinance
• Swimming Pool Ordinance: Request for Committee Action and Racial Equity Impact Analysis
• Swimming Pool Ordinance Presentation
• 2024-037.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved
• Passed 5-0-0 Approved
• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. Heritage preservation regulations ordinance

• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance: Request for Committee Action (October 28, 2025)
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance: Staff Report
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance: Commissioner Amendments
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance: Memo to BHZ Committee
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance: Staff Presentation
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance (Revised Oct 21, 2025)
• Public Comment: Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance: Motion by Payne (Nov 20, 2025)
• Heritage Preservation Regulations Ordinance: Motion by Wonsley (Nov 20, 2025)
• 2025-053.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Cannabis business regulations ordinance

• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance
• Cannabis Business Regulations Staff Report
• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance Staff Report Attachments
• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance Staff Presentation (Sep 30, 2024)
• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance CPC Memorandum
• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance RCA (Oct 22, 2024)
• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance REIA (Oct 22, 2024)
• Cannabis Regulations Ordinance: Motion by Chowdhury (Oct 22, 2024)
• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance (Revised as Amended: Oct 22, 2024)
• Public Comment: Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance (Oct 22, 2024)
• Cannabis Business Regulations: Motion by Chowdhury (Oct 31, 2024)
• Cannabis Business Regulations Ordinance (Revised as Amended Oct 31, 2024)
• 2024-041.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved
• Passed 5-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-1-0 Approved

2. Cannabis business registration ordinance

• Cannabis Registration: Ordinance
• Cannabis Registration RCA: Setting Public Hearing (BHZ-March 4, 2025)
• Cannabis Registration RCA: Public Hearing (BHZ-April 8, 2025)
• Public Comment: Cannabis Registration Ordinance
• 2025-017.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

3. Zoning code administration ordinance

• Zoning Code Administration Ordinance
• Zoning Code Administration Amendment RCA (Nov 7, 2024)
• Zoning Code Administration Amendment REIA (Nov 7, 2024)
• 2024-044.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Food lockers ordinance

• Food Lockers Ordinance
• Food Lockers: Request for Committee Action (BHZ March 20, 2025)
• Food Lockers: Staff Report with Attachments (BHZ March 20, 2025)
• 2025-011.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

5. Electric franchise extension ordinance

• Electric Franchise Extension Ordinance
• RCA-2024-01105
• 2024-035.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Service Dog Recognition Month honorary resolution

• Service Dog Recognition Month Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-268.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

2. El Salvador Independence honorary resolution

• El Salvador Independence Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-269.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

3. 2024 Welcoming Week honorary resolution

• 2024 Welcoming Week Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-270.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. David Herberholz honorary resolution

• David Herberholz Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-271.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

5. Jason Case honorary resolution

• Jason Case Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-272.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

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

• Roof Depot Extension: Staff Response Memo
• 2024A-0659.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved