City Council April 17, 2025   4/17/2025

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll Call.

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

  • Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee

    • 1. Gift acceptance from The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) for travel and lodging expenses

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Gift acceptance from the Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Association of travel, lodging, and meals

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contract amendment with Karpel Computer Systems, Inc. ("Karpel") for a case management software solution

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Contract amendment with Pillsbury United Communities for Let Everyone Advance with Dignity (LEAD) Program services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Contracts with Metro Youth Diversion for East Lake Street and East Franklin Community Safety Ambassador programs

      • Authorizing a contract with Metro Youth Diversion, in the amount of $450,432, for a one (1) year term, from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, for the 2025 East Lake Street Community Safety Ambassador Pilot Program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Metro Youth Diversion, in the amount of $324,134.40, for a one (1) year term, from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, for the 2025 East Franklin Avenue Community Safety Ambassador Pilot Program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Contract amendment with the state of Minnesota for air quality monitoring stations on City property

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Contract amendment with Kraemer North America for the 1st Ave Bridge Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Contract amendments with various vendors for the 2024 Violence Prevention Services

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008100 with Banyan Community, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008108 with EMERGE Community Development, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008105 with Esperanza United dba Case de Esperanza, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008094 with Giving It A Voice, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008106 with HIRED, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008102 with Kente Circle Institute, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008109 with The Link, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008095 with Relentless Academy, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008114 with Plymouth Christian Youth Center, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008098 with Revive Roots, PLLC, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0008113 with Sabathani Community Center, through November 30, 2025, for continued 2024 Violence Prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Contract with Minneapolis Downtown Council for the Vibrant Downtown Storefronts initiative

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Lease amendment with Coco, LLC. for facility and meeting room space

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Bid for Overlay/Existing Lane Markings

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contracts with various organizations for 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis events and 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis events, locations, and organizers

      • Approving the 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis events, locations, and organizers.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving sponsorship of 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Uptown Association for an amount not to exceed $50,000 starting April 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2025, in accordance with the terms herein or organization of 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis events.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with West Broadway Business Area Coalition for an amount not to exceed $50,000 starting April 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2025, in accordance with the terms herein or organization of 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis events.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Audubon Neighborhood Association for an amount not to exceed $50,000 starting April 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2025, in accordance with the terms herein or organization of 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis events.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with West Bank Business Association for an amount not to exceed $50,000 starting April 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2025, in accordance with the terms herein or organization of 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis events.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Contract with LSE Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering design services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Budget Committee

    • 1. Appointed position in the Human Resources Department: Assistant Director Labor Relations

      • Adopting findings that the proposed position of Assistant Director Labor Relations 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 573 total points, and allocated to grade 12.

        • Passed 13-0-0 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 $138,140 to $163,756, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective April 17, 2025.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Rollover of unspent 2024 appropriations

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

  • Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Dexter's, 3717 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by DLJ Group LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Cannabis business registration ordinance

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

    • 3. Land Sale: a portion of 1027 Essex St SE to SV Plaza, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Minnesota Foundation Real Estate Advisors

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of a portion of 1027 Essex St SE at Fair Market Value of $1,600,000, to SV Plaza, LLC or a related entity.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Setting a public hearing for the sale of a portion of 1027 Essex St SE to SV Plaza, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Minnesota Foundation Real Estate Advisors.

    • 4. Sidewalk Cart and Street Vending Program ordinance

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 188 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Food Code: Administration and Licensing, establishing and amending provisions for a Sidewalk Cart and Street Vending Program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Appendix J of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to License Fee Schedule, updating fee schedules for mobile food vending licenses.

    • 5. On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, Limited Entertainment license revocation: Duet Coffee & Wine, 1477 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Duet Coffee & Wine Inc, BLWine, LIC412603

      • Passed 13-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

    • 6. Liquor license approvals for April 8, 2025

      • Big Star Tipsy Taco Bar, 2501 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Kind Of A Big Wheel LLC, BLLiquor, LIC421275

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Abi's Cafe, 2828 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Abi's Cafe Inc, BLAmend, LIC422170

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Liquor license renewals for April 8, 2025

      • Broders Cucina Italiana, 2308 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Molly's Inc, BLWine, LIC65266

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Broders' Pasta Bar, 5000 PENN AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Molly's Inc, BLWine, LIC65930

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Bruhaven, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Doering Brewery Solutions LLC, BLBrewery, LIC414995

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Bruhaven, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Doering Brewery Solutions LLC, BLBrewery, LIC414996

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Chowgirls Catering, 336 HOOVER ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Chowgirls, Inc., BLLiquor, LIC351066

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Element Pizza, 96 BROADWAY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by ISNA Group Inc, BLWine, LIC65958

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market, 24 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Lakes Venture LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC367584

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Fresh Thyme Liquor, 26 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Lakes Venture, LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC362448

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Holiday Stationstore #2, 2124 FRANKLIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Holiday Stationstores LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC361681

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Holiday Stationstore #25, 5444 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Holiday Stationstores LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC361748

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Holiday Stationstore #335, 1331 INDUSTRIAL BLVD Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Holiday Stationstores LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC361658

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Holiday Stationstore #407, 3550 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Holiday/Cedar Avenue LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC376086

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Key's at the Foshay Bar & Grill, 114 9TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Wild Bohemians Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79323

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Luna & The Bear, 18 26TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by 425 Concepts LLC, BLLiquor, LIC406659

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Manning's, 2200 COMO AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Como Inc, BLLiquor, LIC400347

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Mother Dough, 205 PARK AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Mother Dough LLC, BLWine, LIC419139

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • North Loop Wine & Spirits, 218 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Washington Avenue Liquors LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC54014

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Patrick's French Bakery, 6010 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Patrick's French Bakery, Inc., BLWine, LIC66090

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Prime Market & Deli, 2951 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Cortes Bros Incorporated, BLBeerOff, LIC410334

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Pump & Munch, 4401 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Kabalan Co, BLBeerOff, LIC74785

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Punch Neapolitan Pizza, 208 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Civitali Restaurant Corp, BLWine, LIC65393

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Royal Sonesta Minneapolis, 35 7TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Sonesta Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC398762

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Sabor Latino Restaurant, 2505 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sabor Latino LLC, BLWine, LIC391153

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Selam Restaurant, 3860 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Selam Restaurant/Coffee LLC, BLWine, LIC394271

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Sun Street Breads, 4600 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sun Street Breads Inc, BLWine, LIC65833

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Blue Door - U, 1514 COMO AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Blue of M Enterprises LLC, BLWine, LIC65212

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Crooked Pint Alehouse, 501 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by The Appian Way Company LLC, BLLiquor, LIC79631

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Normandy Kitchen, 405 8TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Landmarc Hospitality Group LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76228

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Painted Turtle, 4955 WEST LAKE NOKOMIS PKWY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by GDWG LLC, BLWine, LIC416342

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Tooties On Lowry, 2706 LOWRY AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Lili-Nick Inc, BLLiquor, LIC402244

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Up-Down Minneapolis, 3012 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Up Down Minneapolis Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75704

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Victor's 1959 Cafe, 3756 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Niki Mu Inc, BLWine, LIC65239

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Clay Oven, 1027 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by INDIAN CLAY OVEN INC, BLWine, LIC407864

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Holiday #3826, 2700 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by NB Petroleum LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC392177

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Phoenix Theater & Twig Cafe, 2605 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Art's Nest, BLWine, LIC65693

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown, 1313 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Aimbridge Hospitality LLC, BLLiquor, LIC408578

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Urban Wok U of M, 2929 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by 2929 DBT LLC, BLWine, LIC419383

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Black Forest Inn, 1 26TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Black Forest Inn, Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75792

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Crave, 825 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Crave Restaurant LLC The Butcher's Tale, BLLiquor, LIC79009

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Luminary Arts Center, 700 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Minnesota Opera, BLWine, LIC403839

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Sawatdee Restaurant, 607 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Sawatdee Inc, BLLiquor, LIC78533

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Butcher's Tale, 1121 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Butcher & Whiskey Co., LLC, BLLiquor, LIC392827

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Ama Sushi, 5033 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Ama Sushi LLC, BLWine, LIC396733

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Carbones Pizza on the Parkway, 4705 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Grace Lane Inc, BLWine, LIC65745

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Momo Sushi, 1839 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MOMO SUSHI LLC, BLWine, LIC374063

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Palmers Bar, 500 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Tap & Pony LLC, BLLiquor, LIC366256

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Unleashed Hounds and Hops, 200 EAST LYNDALE AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Unleashed Hounds and Hops LLC, BLWine, LIC381882

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Beckett's, 3006 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Lyndale Athletic LLC, BLLiquor, LIC415132

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • CC Club, 2600 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Salea LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80671

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Hola Arepa, 3501 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Hola Arepa LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80258

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • My Burger, 213 OAK ST SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by My Burger Operations LLC, BLWine, LIC65436

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • My Burger, 3100 EXCELSIOR BLVD Minneapolis, MN, submitted by My Burger Operations LLC, BLWine, LIC65583

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Puerto Veracruzano 2, 331 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Puerto Veracruzano 2 Inc, BLLiquor, LIC397214

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Southern Theater, 1420 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Southern Theater Foundation, BLWine, LIC66124

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Gambling license approvals for April 8, 2025

      • THE ALIVENESS PROJECT, 700 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by THE ALIVENESS PROJECT, BLGeneral, LIC422385

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 307 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC422431

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 106 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefigters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC422441

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 14 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefigters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC422445

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Gambling license renewals for April 8, 2025

      • Chops Inc, 913 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Chops Inc, BLGeneral, LIC406963

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Czech Slovak Sokol MN, 783 HARDING ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Czech Slovak Sokol MN, BLGeneral, LIC406945

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Firefighters for Healing, 2920 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC414062

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Midwest Arts Conservation Center funds for services

      • Accepting funds from the Midwest Arts Conservation Center, in the amount of $13,827.08, for services related to emergency preparedness for the City’s Public Art Collection.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution appropriating funds to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Department.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Rezoning and street vacation: Hennepin County Facility Services, 715 S 9th St; 900, 908, 918, and 920 Centennial Place; and 900 Chicago Ave

      • Approving an application submitted by Hennepin County Facility Services to rezone (PLAN18695) the properties located at 715 S 9th St and 900, 908, 918, and 920 Centennial Place from the DT1 Downtown Center District to the DT2 Downtown Destination District, retaining the BFT20 Transit 20 Built Form Overlay District and the DP Downtown Parking Overlay District.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving an application submitted by Hennepin County Facility Services to vacate (VAC1795) a portion of Centennial Place between 9th and 10th Streets S, subject to the retention of easements in favor of the City of Minneapolis.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the release of each retained easement (for City Water, Sanitary Sewer, and TPS facilities) from the vacated portion of Centennial Place between 9th and 10th Streets S, upon completion of the relocation of each of the facilities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution vacating a portion of Centennial Place between 9th and 10th Streets S, Vacation File No. 1795.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Small and Medium Multifamily (SMMF) Loan Assumption and Amendment for 3112, 3116, 3122, and 3141 22nd Ave S

      • Consenting to the assignment, assumption, and amendment of a Small and Medium Multifamily loan in the amount of $2,450,000 from LB Corcoran 5 LLC to Cielo Sin Limites (Sky Without Limits Cooperative), or an affiliated entity.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the execution of agreements to effectuate Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s transfer of $2,450,000 promissory note to the City and the assignment and amendment transactions described in this report.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Scholarship grant for travel expenses

      • Accepting a grant from Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, to Minneapolis Animal Care and Control to cover travel expenses to attend the Best Friends National Conference.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution appropriating funds to the Regulatory Services Department.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Best Friends Animal Society grant

      • Accepting a grant from Best Friends Animal Society, in the amount of $5,000, for spaying and neutering fees, to the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control in the Department of Regulatory Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with Best Friends Animal Society for the grant.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Regulatory Services Department.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Animal Sheltering Contract for the City of St. Louis Park

      • Authorizing a contract with the City of St. Louis Park, in the amount of $64,800, for a three-year term, Mar. 2, 2025, through Mar. 2, 2028, for Regulatory Services to provide animal sheltering services for the City of St. Louis Park.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Regulatory Services Department.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. New Nicollet Ave Construction: Project approval, assessment, and areaway abandonment

      • Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments, in the amount of $425,318, for the Nicollet Ave (Lake St to Cecil Newman Ln) and Cecil Newman Ln (Nicollet Ave to 1st Ave S) Street Construction Project No.10046 (PV182).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds, in the amount of $425,318, for the project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution ordering the abandonment and removal of areaways located in the public right-of-way in conflict with the project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. 2025 Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Program: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing

      • Adopting report receiving cost estimate of $2,418,061, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting a public hearing for May 22, 2025, to consider the project assessments.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the 2025 Concrete Streets Rehabilitation, Project No. 10077R (PV108).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Cedar Lake Rd Bridge Project: Variance request from Municipal State Aid Standards

      • Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2025R-108 by specifying the project stations for where the variance criteria is not met and specifying design speed reduction.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution concurring with the City Engineer's variance request from Minnesota Department of Transportation Municipal State Aid Rules for the reconstruction of Cedar Lake Rd bridge over BNSF railroad. (State Aid Project No. S.A.P. 141-406-002).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Municipal State Aid System Revisions

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Pipeline license agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the portion of Minneapolis right of way on 22nd Ave N between 2nd St N and W River Rd

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. University Avenue and 4th Street Southeast Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Upper Harbor Terminal: Construction of regional stormwater treatment system and District Stormwater System

      • Authorizing an amendment to an agreement with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) for construction of a regional stormwater treatment system on the Upper Harbor site to amend final design, allowable construction dates, and clarify expectations and responsibilities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an amendment to a Reciprocal Operating and Easement Agreement (REOA) with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) and consented to by United Properties Development, LLC, and Port of Minneapolis, LLC for a district stormwater system on the Upper Harbor site to amend allowable construction dates and clarify requirements related to shared access to the Upper Harbor site.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Delegating authority to the City Engineer to approve future changes to the design and timing of construction of the Southern Regional Treatment System that do not materially change the obligations or risks to the City to be reflected through contract amendments in form approved by the City Attorney's Office.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Municipal Investment Fund Planning Grant for Community Geothermal Development

      • Accepting a grant from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) for $249,773 for geothermal planning in Environmental Justice communities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), in the amount of $249,773 for geothermal planning in Environmental Justice communities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Great Plains Institute, in the amount of $203,272, to work with community partners to inform and develop geothermal projects in environmental justice communities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions