City Council November 14, 2024   11/14/2024

1. Roll Call.

2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

1. Gift Acceptance from the International Association of Emergency Managers: travel, lodging, and per diem

• 2024R-368.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

2. Gift Acceptance from Kelber Catering: cost of refreshments

• 2024R-369.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

3. Gift acceptance from The Doherty Foundation: travel, lodging, and per diem expenses

• 2024R-370.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. 2024 property tax special assessment of delinquent utility charges

• Approving the 2024 property tax special assessments for delinquent utility charges as indicated on the 2024 Property Tax Special Assessment List.

  • 2024A-0827.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing Utility Billing to cancel any assessments as a result of adjustments/payments.

  • 2024A-0827.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

5. Public safety capital projects

• Public Safety Capital Projects Legislative Directive (Amended Nov 4, 2024)

• Approving a legislative directive related to proposed public safety capital projects MPD05, MPD07, and PSD23.

  • 2024A-0828.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Receiving and filling a response to a legislative directive evaluating capital projects MPD05, MPD07, and PSD23 on their alignment with City strategic plans, the Safe and Thriving Communities report, multiple smaller projects and non-City safety centers.

6. Bid for Convention Center Concessions 136 Remodel

• 2024A-0829.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

7. Bid for Phillips Traffic Safety Project

• 2024A-0830.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

8. Bid for 30th Ave S. Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project

• 2024A-0831.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

9. Bid for 3000 Minnehaha Avenue Fire Remediation and Cleanup Project

• 2024A-0832.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

10. Bid for 3000 Minnehaha Avenue Building Improvement Project

• 2024A-0833.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

11. Bid for Fulton Residential ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvements

• 2024A-0834.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

12. Contract amendment with Verint Americas, Inc. for the 311 Lagan system

• 2024A-0835.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

13. Contracts with selected firms for the Bond Counsel Services Panel

• Authorizing a legal services agreement with Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for three (3) years, from Jan 1, 2025, to Dec 31, 2027, to serve as primary bond counsel to the City for general obligation, conduit bonds and common bond fund transactions.

  • 2024A-0836.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a legal services agreement with Ballard Spahr LLP, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for three (3) years, from Jan 1, 2025, to Dec 31, 2027. to serve as back-up bond counsel in the event of a conflict of interest or other extraordinary situation.

  • 2024A-0836.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

14. State of Minnesota grant for Minneapolis Fire Department Training Apparatus Expansion Project

• Accepting a grant from the State of Minnesota, in the amount of $2,500,000, for the Fire Department Training Apparatus Expansion Project.

  • 2024A-0837.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution appropriating funds to the Department of Finance & Property Services.

  • 2024R-371.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

15. Contract with Hagen, Christensen & McIlWain Architects for architectural and engineering design services for the Fire Department Training Apparatus Expansion Project

• 2024A-0838.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

16. Lease amendment with Minneapolis Public Schools for space at 4131 Dupont Ave N

• 2024A-0839.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

17. Legal Settlement: Martell Austin and Oghenetega Avwumuma v. City of Minneapolis, et al.

• 2024A-0840.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

18. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Michael Nelson

• 2024A-0841.pdf

• Passed 3-2-0 Approved
• Passed 9-2-0 Approved

19. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Paul Dellwo

• 2024A-0842.pdf

• Passed 3-2-0 Approved
• Passed 9-2-0 Approved

20. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Isabel Moreno

• 2024A-0843.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

21. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Andrew Pederson

• 2024A-0844.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Municipal revenue

• Municipal Revenue Staff Direction: Motion by Payne (Jun 18, 2025)
• Municipal Revenue Staff Direction: Motion by Payne (Revised Jul 10, 2025)
• Guidehouse Preliminary Minneapolis Revenue Report
• Legislative Research and Oversight Municipal Revenue Presentation (Oct 20, 2025)
• Legislative Research and Oversight Municipal Revenue Presentation (Revised)

• Directing staff to provide a report related to municipal revenue sources for the City, how they compare to peer cities, and how they may be improved or diversified.

  • 2024A-0845.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

• Receiving and filing a report relating to municipal revenue.

• Amending Council Action 2024A-0845, related to municipal revenue research, by including examination of additional revenue sources and collaboration with the Board of Estimate & Taxation.

  • 2025A-0516.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
  • Passed 10-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

2. 2025 Appointed, Non-Represented, and Politically Appointed employee salary schedules

• 2024A-0905 Letter from Mayor Frey
• 2024A-0953 Veto Letter

• Considering an increase to the salary and wage schedules, including longevity, by 4% for all unclassified jobs in the Appointed employee group, effective with the payroll period beginning Dec 29, 2024; and authorizing step progression, subject to satisfactory or better performance.

  • 2024A-0953.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 8-4-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 13-0-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 7-6-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 6-6-0 Veto Sustained

• Approving an increase to the salary and wage schedules, including longevity, by 4% for all classified jobs in the Non-Represented employee group, effective with the payroll period beginning Dec 29, 2024; and authorizing step progression, subject to satisfactory or better performance.

  • 2024A-0905.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

• Approving an increase to the salary and wage schedules, including longevity, by 4% for all classified jobs in the Politically Appointed employee group, effective with the pay period beginning Dec 29, 2024; and authorizing step progression, subject to satisfactory or better performance.

  • 2024A-0905.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

3. Appointed position in the City Clerk’s Office: Chief Assistant City Clerk

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Chief Assistant City Clerk meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 731 total points, and allocated to grade 16.

  • 2024A-0846.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the salary schedule for the position, which has a salary range of $159,988 to $189,656, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective November 14, 2024.

  • 2024-042.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

4. Appointed position in the City Clerk’s Office: Director Administration City Clerk’s Office

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Administration City Clerk’s Office meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 676 total points, and allocated to grade 15.

  • 2024A-0847.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the salary schedule for the position, which has a salary range of $147,735 to $175,130, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective November 14, 2024.

  • 2024-043.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

5. American Rescue Plan Act reappropriation

• ARPA Presentation: Staff Response Memo (Nov 19, 2024)

• Passage of Resolution amending the 2024 General Appropriation Resolution to reallocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) by reducing project budgets.

  • 2024R-372.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution amending the 2024 General Appropriation Resolution by increasing the appropriation for the Finance and Property Services department Revenue Replacement and increasing the revenue estimate in the General Fund.

  • 2024R-373.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution amending the 2024 General Appropriation by increasing General Fund appropriations for various departments.

  • 2024R-374.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Stargazer, 1304 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Aurora Barealis Hospitality LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license

• 2024A-0848.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Queermunity, 3036 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Queermunity Collaborative LLC, for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, General Entertainment license

• Public Comment: Queermunity (Nov 7, 2024)
• 2024A-0849.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Interim Use Permit: Our Saviour's Community Services, 2544 Oakland Ave

• Public Comment: Our Saviour Interim Use Permit (Nov 7, 2024)
• 2024A-0850.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. 2024 Levy for Special Assessments relating to nuisance condition abatement, unpaid administrative enforcement fees and fines, renter relocation assistance, and Tenant Remedy Act repairs

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of abating nuisance conditions in accordance with Chapter 227 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy numbers 1080, 1081, 1084, 1160, and 1161.

  • 2024R-375.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost court-appointed administrator repairs issued in accordance with Tenant Remedy Act assessments authorized under Chapter 244 Section 185 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1088.

  • 2024R-376.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1089.

  • 2024R-377.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1090.

  • 2024R-378.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of emergency demolition and boarding in accordance with Chapter 85 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1092.

  • 2024R-379.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of demolishing properties in accordance with Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1095.

  • 2024R-380.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for registering vacant properties in accordance with Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1096.

  • 2024R-381.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost relating to reinspection fees in accordance with Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1097.

  • 2024R-382.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of securing any building or structure rendered uninhabitable or unoccupied and open to trespass as a result of lawful police action in accordance with Chapter 171 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1098.

  • 2024R-383.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1121.

  • 2024R-384.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1125.

  • 2024R-385.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1126.

  • 2024R-386.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for garage demolition issued in accordance with Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1159.

  • 2024R-387.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1165.

  • 2024R-388.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost relating to reinspection fees in accordance with Chapter 525, Section 570 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1176.

  • 2024R-389.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of renter relocation assistance in accordance with Chapter 244, Section 1950 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1184.

  • 2024R-390.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. Emergency Stabilization Pilot Program sale

• Setting a public hearing for November 7, 2024, to consider the sale of the Emergency Stabilization Pilot Program portfolio of properties.

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 3751 Logan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-350) for $130,000, a write down of $125,000 from the fair reuse value of $255,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-391.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 3726 Logan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-346) for $53,000, a write down of $114,000 from the fair reuse value of $167,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-392.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2115 Bryant Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-134) for $147,000, a write down of $98,000 from the fair reuse value of $245,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-393.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2824 Emerson Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-257) for $101,000, a write down of $174,000 from the fair reuse value of $275,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-394.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2102 25th Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-124) for $104,000, a write down of $141,000 from the fair reuse value of $245,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-395.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 2601 Girard Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-206) for $47,000, a write down of $148,000 from the fair reuse value of $195,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-396.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 818 44th Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-452) for $1, a write down of $49,999 from the fair reuse value of $50,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-397.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 4634 Dupont Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-408) for $94,000, a write down of $121,000 from the fair reuse value of $215,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-398.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 3759 Colfax Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-353) for $76,000, a write down of $174,000 from the fair reuse value of $250,000, to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-399.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 5152 Logan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. RE2024-413) for $110,000, a write down of $127,000 from the fair reuse value of $237,000, to Ralph Mitchell, subject to conditions. If Ralph Mitchell fails to close, approving the sale to Homes for Homies, LLC, or affiliated entity, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-400.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. 3415 2nd St N Sale to City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT), or an affiliated entity

• Setting a public hearing for November 7, 2024, to consider a sale of a side yard to the City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT), or an affiliated entity, for City-owned property located at 3415 2nd St N.

• Passage of Resolution approving the sideyard sale of the property at 3415 2nd St N (Disposition Parcel No. TF - 936) to City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT) for $1,000, subject to conditions.

  • 2024R-401.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. Zoning Administrator appeal: Jibran Shermohammed, 409 9th Street S, 1014 Hennepin Ave, 1021 Hawthorne Ave, and 1025 Hawthorne Ave

• Public Comment: Jibran Shermohammed Appeal (Nov 7, 2024)
• 2024A-0851.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

8. On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales license revocation: Jewel of India, 1427 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by SB Food Services Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76519

• Passed 12-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

9. On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, 2AM and Tobacco license revocation: Breakfast Bar of MN, 319 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Nation of Brothers LLP, BLGeneral LIC380295 and BLLiquor LIC382245

• Breakfast Bar Clearance Letter

• Breakfast Bar of MN, 319 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Nation of Brothers, LLP, BLLiquor, LIC382245

  • Passed 12-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

• Breakfast Bar of MN, 319 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Nation of Brothers, LLP, BLGeneral, LIC380295

  • Passed 12-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

10. Liquor license approvals for November 7, 2024

• Yoto Cafe, 548 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Thirty North LLC, BLWine, LIC419244

  • 2024A-0852.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• The Cabana Club, 201 MAIN ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Dreadnought LLC, BLLiquor, LIC417184

  • 2024A-0852.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Dancing Ganesha, 1100 HARMON PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by J.V. Singh Corporation, BLAmend, LIC419154

  • 2024A-0852.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

11. Liquor license renewals for November 7, 2024

• Burrito Loco, 418 13TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by PFC Systems Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79623

  • 2024A-0853.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• La Carreta Resturant & Bar, 1507 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by La Carreta LLC, BLLiquor, LIC406016

  • 2024A-0853.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 FILLMORE ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sociable Cider Werks LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337799

  • 2024A-0853.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• STEPCHLD, 24 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by STEPCHILD LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412185

  • 2024A-0853.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• The Melting Pot Restaurant, 80 9TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by TSSN Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79473

  • 2024A-0853.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Orchestra Hall, 1111 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by The Minnesota Orchestral Association, BLLiquor, LIC76203

  • 2024A-0853.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Armory, 500 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Armory Hospitality, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC355552

  • 2024A-0853.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

12. Gambling license approvals for November 7, 2024

• Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 5057 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC419486

  • 2024A-0854.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Coon Rapids Lions, 2024 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Coon Rapids Lions, BLGeneral, LIC419347

  • Passed 12-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

13. Great Streets Gap Financing Loan for the Pillsbury Creative Commons (PCC) Project Phase 1: 3525 Chicago Ave

• 2024A-0855.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

14. Great Streets Gap Financing Loan for the Native American Community Clinic (NACC) Project: 1213 Franklin Ave E

• 2024A-0856.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

15. State of Minnesota master grant contract for employment and training related services

• 2024A-0857.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

16. Carryforward of Year 2024 Tax Exempt Housing Revenue Bonds

• 2024R-402.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

17. 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

18. 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program Guidelines Revisions

• 4d Program Guideline Revised Presentation (November 7, 2024)
• Public Comment: 4d Affordable Housing (Nov 7, 2024)
• 2024A-0858.pdf

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

1. 2024 Holidazzle Large Block Event Permit: Dec 18 - Dec 22, 2024

• 2024A-0859.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Welcome Downtown Target Core Week Large Block Event Permit: November 18 - 21, 2024

• 2024A-0860.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Cooperative agreement with Metro Transit for Mobility Hub planning work

• 2024A-0861.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Cooperative agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation and Hennepin County for traffic signal work on TH 121

• Authorizing execution of a cooperative construction agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Hennepin County for traffic signal work on TH 121 in south Minneapolis.

  • 2024A-0862.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution increasing MnDOT appropriation and accepting revenue for CTR021 by $61,000 for city force account work performed on the project related to temporary signal construction and signal cabinet construction.

  • 2024R-403.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. Grant acceptance from Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Phillips Traffic Safety Project and Anderson United Safe Routes to School

• 2024R-404.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. Grant from US Department of Transportation and Minnesota Department of Transportation for Safe Streets for All Program

• 2024R-405.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. Metropolitan Council's Regional Solicitation and Minnesota Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvement Program for City transportation projects

• 2024R-406.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

8. Minneapolis Stormwater Management Program

• Passage of Resolution adopting the City of Minneapolis' and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's (MPRB) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase I Permit Stormwater Management Program.

  • 2024R-407.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing Public Works to submit the Minneapolis and MPRB Stormwater Management Program to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for review and approval.

  • 2024A-0863.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

9. Whittier International Elementary Safe Routes to School Project: variance request from State Aid Operations Rules for 28th Street West

• 2024R-408.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

10. Grant application to MPCA Wood Waste Utilization Grant for site development of a local biochar production facility

• 2024A-0864.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

11. Capital Improvement Program appropriation and revenue adjustments

• 2024R-409.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

12. Grant application for 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) for 1st Avenue N Reconstruction Project

• Authorizing the submission of an application for federal transportation funds through the 2025 RAISE program.

  • 2024A-0865.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing the commitment of local funds to provide the required local match for the federal funding.

  • 2024A-0865.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

13. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Match Program application for the Nicollet Avenue Bridge over Minnehaha Creek Rehabilitation Project

• Authorizing the submission of an application for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Match Program.

  • 2024A-0866.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing negotiation with private property owners to acquire easements and additional right-of-way, if necessary, for the project.

  • 2024A-0866.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Legal settlement updates legislative directive

• Legal settlement Updates Staff Response Memo (Feb 7, 2025)

• Approving a legislative directive related to updates on the court-enforceable legal settlement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, including the role of the Independent Evaluator.

  • 2024A-0867.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Receiving and filing a presentation on the Consent Decree negotiated between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City.

• Amending Council Action No. 2024A-0867, passed November 14, 2024, by adding updates on litigation related to United States Department of Justice v. City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department to the list of regular reports.

  • 2025A-0218.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Civil Rights Commission appointments

• Setting a public hearing for November 6, 2024, to consider the following appointments to the Civil Rights Commission for three-year terms: Heather Stratton, Seat 8, Ward 12; Ann Deiman-Thornton, Seat 9, Ward 4; Reginald Ferguson, Seat 10, Ward 9; Rebecca Waggoner, Seat 11, Ward 11; David Jones, Seat 12, Ward 7; Anthony Burns, Seat 13, Ward 5;  Amy Bergquist, Seat 14, Ward 3.

• Approving Heather Stratton for appointment to Seat 8 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.

  • 2024A-0868.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving Ann Deiman-Thornton for appointment to Seat 9 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.

  • 2024A-0868.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving Rebecca Waggoner for appointment to Seat 11 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.

  • 2024A-0868.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving David Jones for appointment to Seat 12 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.

  • 2024A-0868.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving Anthony Burns for appointment to Seat 13 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.

  • 2024A-0868.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving Amy Bergquist for appointment to Seat 14 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027.

  • 2024A-0868.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving Reginald Ferguson for appointment to Seat 18 beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2025.

  • 2024A-0868.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Pollution control annual registration ordinance

• Pollution Control Annual Registration (PCAR) Ordinance
• Pollution Control Annual Registration (PCAR) Ordinance presentation
• 2024-045.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved
• Passed 6-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Towards Zero Death Grant from the State of Minnesota through the City of Crystal Police Department to improve the safety of Minneapolis roads

• Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety through the City of Crystal Police Department as the fiscal agent in the amount of $37,620, for Towards Zero Death traffic enforcement efforts.

  • 2024A-0869.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with the City of Crystal for traffic enforcement from the State of Minnesota's Towards Zero Death program.

  • 2024A-0869.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds in the amount of $37,620 from the State of Minnesota through the City of Crystal as the fiscal agent.

  • 2024R-410.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Partner Agreement with the University of Minnesota Medical Center

• 2024A-0870.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. School Based Mental Health Hennepin County Grant

• Accepting a grant from Hennepin County, in an amount up to $66,000, for a total of $264,000 over four years, to support the provision of school-based mental health services in Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) high schools.

  • 2024R-371.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an agreement with Hennepin County for the grant.

  • 2024R-371.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

  • 2024R-411.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. Memorandum of Understanding for Lake Street Safety Center

• 2024A-0872.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. Hennepin County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

• 2024R-412.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

8. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant for enhancing emergency management capabilities

• Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in the amount of $744,526, to enhance emergency management capabilities.

  • 2024A-0873.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the grant.

  • 2024A-0873.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

9. Municipal grocery stores

• Public Comment: Municipal Grocery Stores (July 15, 2025)

• Directing staff to research municipal grocery stores as a tool to improve access to fresh, culturally-specific, and affordable food.

  • 2024A-0874.pdf
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

• Receiving and filing an overview and analysis on food access, food insecurity, cooperative grocery stores, and nonprofit grocery stores and a national landscape analysis of other municipal grocery stores, and other select municipally run stores.

10. Contract amendment with Fairview Health Services for laboratory testing services associated with the City's School Based Clinics (SBC)

• 2024A-0875.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

11. Master Grant contract with the Minnesota Department of Health for health services

• 2024A-0876.pdf

• Passed 6-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

12. Labor Standards Board

• Labor Standards Board Establishment Resolution: Motion by Chavez (Nov 6, 2024)
• Labor Standards Board Establishment Resolution: Revised as Amended (Nov 6, 2024)
• Labor Standards Board Establishment Resolution: Motion by Vetaw (Nov 14, 2024)
• Labor Standards Board Establishment Resolution: Motion by Osman (Nov 14, 2024)
• Labor Standards Board Establishment Resolution: Motion #1 by Jenkins (Nov 14, 2024)
• Labor Standards Board Establishment Resolution: Motion #2 by Jenkins (Nov 14, 2024)
• Labor Standards Board Establishment Resolution: Motion by Cashman and Koski (Nov 14, 2024)
• Public Comment: Labor Standards Board
• 2024R-413 Veto Letter

• Passage of Resolution establishing a Minneapolis Labor Standards Board.

  • 2024R-413.pdf
  • Passed 4-2-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 9-3-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 8-5-0 Veto Sustained

• Considering an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 40 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Workplace Regulations, adding a new Article VIII creating a process to establish a Labor Standards Board to study and report on working conditions in specific industries.

  • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 4-2-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 9-3-0 Returned to author

1. Administrative enforcement procedures ordinance: Titles 22 and 23

• Administrative Enforcement Procedures Ordinance
• 2025-007.pdf

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

1. Safe outdoor spaces: Housing and building ordinances

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending temporary housing provisions, including Section 244.60, to develop regulations establishing authorized and regulated “safe outdoor spaces” or individualized outdoor sheltering options for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.

  • Passed 13-0-0 Referred to Staff
  • Passed 3-1-0 Referred to Staff

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 5 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code, establishing authorized and regulated “safe outdoor spaces” or individualized outdoor sheltering options for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness: Chapter 85 Building Code Established. Chapter 91 Fees. Chapter 95 Projections and Encroachments. Chapter 99 Exterior Electrical Regulations and Installations.

  • Passed 11-0-0 Referred to Staff

2. Safe outdoor spaces: Health and sanitation ordinance

• Passed 11-0-0 Referred to Staff

3. Safe outdoor spaces: Zoning ordinance

• Passed 11-0-0 Referred to Staff

4. Tobacco products location restrictions and prohibited sales ordinance

• Tobacco Location Restrictions and Prohibited Sales Ordinance
• Tobacco Location Restrictions and Prohibited Sales Ordinance: Request for Committee Action (June 24, 2025)
• Tobacco Location Restrictions and Prohibited Sales Ordinance: Staff Presentation (BHZ June 24, 2025)
• Tobacco Products Ordinance - Staff Response Memo (Jul 8, 2025)
• Public Comment: Tobacco Location Restrictions and Prohibited Sales Ordinance
• Tobacco Products Location Ordinance: Motion by Cashman (Jul 10, 2025)
• 2025-026.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved
• Passed 10-0-0 Approved

1. Transgender Day of Remembrance honorary resolution

• Transgender Day of Remembrance Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-414.pdf

• Passed 11-0-0 Approved

1. Affordable housing right of first refusal ordinance

• Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal Ordinance
• Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal RCA (Oct 8, 2024)
• Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal RCA (Oct 22, 2024)
• Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal REIA (Oct 22, 2024)
• Affordable Housing Preservation Ordinance Staff Presentation
• Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal Ordinance: Motion No.1 by Ellison
• Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal Ordinance: Motion No.2 by Ellison
• Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal Ordinance (Revised as Amended: Oct 22, 2024)
• Public Comment: Affordable Housing Ordinance (Oct 22, 2024)
• 2024-040 Veto Letter (Nov 7, 2024)
• 2024-040.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Veto Sustained
• Passed 5-0-0 Veto Sustained
• Passed 9-4-0 Veto Sustained
• Passed 7-5-0 Veto Sustained