City Council May 21, 2026   5/21/2026

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll Call.

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

  • Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Cafe Harmony, 501 1ST AVE NE, Suite B, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Harmony Coffee LLC for a license upgrade to On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, Limited Entertainment license

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC for a Permanent Expansion of Premises

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Interim use permit: Sadik Ali, on behalf of Pathway to Recovery, 2222 Blaisdell Ave

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. 2026 HUD Consolidated Action Plan

      • Receiving public comments on the City of Minneapolis 2026 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan.

      • Authorizing submittal of the 2026 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or after May 29, 2026, inclusive of public comments received during public comment period and May 12, 2026, public hearing.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to make application for, provide certifications, execute and/or carry out the intent of the 2026 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan program allocations (CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA entitlement grants), as amended, including the 2026 Adopted Budget Schedule 4 - Housing and Urban Development Formula Grant.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing proper City officials to enter into any necessary grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive 2026 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan funding, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Setting a public hearing for May 12, 2026, to receive public comment on the 2026 HUD Consolidated Action Plan.

    • 5. Liquor license approvals for May 12, 2026

      • Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market, 24 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Lakes Venture LLC, BLAmend, LIC430664

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Fresh Thyme Liquor, 26 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Lakes Venture, LLC, BLAmend, LIC430662

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Victor's 1959 Cafe, 3756 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Victor's 1959 Cafe LLC, BLWine, LIC429332

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Killen's Irish Pub, 324 6TH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Killen's Irish Pub, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC430324

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Art House Theater and Gallery, 3037 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Art House Theater and Gallery Inc, BLLiquor, LIC429898

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Liquor license renewals for May 12, 2026

      • Cafe Marguerite, 300 13TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Baker and Lover - Minneapolis LLC, BLWine, LIC423274

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Christo's Greek Restaurant, 2632 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Christos Inc, BLWine, LIC65914

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Clancey's, 3804 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by CLANCEY'S MEATS & FISH LTD, BLWine, LIC404929

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • La Dona, 241 FREMONT AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by La Dona, SBC, BLBrewery, LIC366484

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • La Dona, 241 FREMONT AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by La Dona, SBC, BLLiquor, LIC422736

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Agra Culture, 2400 3RD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Mpls Society of Fine Arts, BLLiquor, LIC77912

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Boludo, 2935 GIRARD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Boludo-Uptown LLC, BLLiquor, LIC405671

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Whole Foods Market, 222 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Whole Foods Market Group LLC, BLWine, LIC65394

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Farmers Kitchen + Bar; Farmers Kitchen and Bar, 750 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Farmers Union Alliance LLC, BLLiquor, LIC396146

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Nicollet Diner & Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Muffin Top Cafe LLC, BLLiquor, LIC400979

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Gambling license approvals for May 12, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Great Streets loan to the Mni Sota Fund: 1530 Franklin Ave E

      • Authorizing a $250,000 Great Streets loan to Mni Sota Fund or an affiliated entity, for the construction of the Indigenous Wealth Building Center at 1530 Franklin Ave E.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2026A-0243 to correct the project address from 1530 E Franklin Ave to 2301 E Franklin Ave, with all other terms and conditions remaining unchanged.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Street Name Change: Cesar Chavez Ave to 4th Ave N between E Lyndale Ave N and Border Ave N

      • Passed 12-0-1 Approved

    • 10. Contract with Broadway X Emerson for the North Commons Public Art Project, Phase II Fabrication.

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. MacPhail Center for Music 2024-2025 State Bond Annual Report

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract with NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, Inc. for Tenant Resource Center services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Gift acceptance from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization

      • Passage of Resolution accepting donation from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization of additional components to be added to Innovation Field.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for $9,200 in funds for future maintenance of the gift.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Rezoning: Dan Rice, 1914 Washington Ave N

      • Approving an application submitted by Dan Rice, to rezone (PLAN21064) the property located at 1914 Washington Ave N from the CM2 Corridor Mixed-Use District to the PR1 Production Mixed-Use District, retaining the BFT10 Transit 10 Built Form 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

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. RBC Gateway Food Truck Block Event Permit: June 3, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Downtown Wednesdays Block Event Permit: June 17 through September 16, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Annual Saloon Pride Block Party Large Block Event Permit: June 26-28, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Taste of Minnesota Large Block Event Permit: July 3-4, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. MNUFC Soccer Celebration Commercial Block Event Permit: June 11-14, June 19-21, June 25-27, and July 19, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Joint Powers Agreement with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for the Lake Harriet Parkway and William Berry Parkway reconstruction

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Cooperative Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Nicollet Avenue Bridge Replacement over I-94 project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Bid For Oliver Avenue South Storm Sewer Improvements Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Bid for Heavy Truck and Equipment Body Work

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract with J.J. Keller and Associate, Inc for the CDL Training Program for City Employees

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract amendment with Minger Construction Companies, Inc. for the Combined Sewer Overflows Improvement Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract amendment with WSB LLC for 35th Avenue North flood mitigation project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Grant application to Federal Railroad Administration for Connecting Camden railroad grade separation project

      • Authorizing submittal of a grant application to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a Railroad Crossing Elimination program to construct an alternative from the Connecting Camden railroad grade separation project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the commitment of local funds to provide the required local match for the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant application.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Lyndale-Lake Special Service District Advisory Board appointments

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Uptown Special Service District Advisory Board appointment

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 16. 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project Orders Acceptance

      • Passage of Resolution accepting Lead Service Line Replacement Project Orders and authorizing their execution.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Public Works Water Enterprise fund.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Stormwater Management Program and 2025 Annual Report

      • Passage of Resolution adopting the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase I Permit Stormwater Management Program and Annual Report for 2025 Activities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing Public Works to submit the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Stormwater Management Program Annual Report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for review and approval.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee

  • Public Health, Safety & Equity

    • 1. Contract with Forest Lake Sportsmen's Club for Police in-service trainings and outdoor range facility use

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Contract amendments with AGE and Associates, Inc. and GBR, Inc. for interpreting and translation services

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0010098 with AGE and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $125,000, for continued scope of interpreting and translation services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0010100 with GBR, Inc., in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $125,000, for continued scope of interpreting and translation services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contract amendment with Certified Languages International, LLC for remote interpreting services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Grant application to Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management for bomb detection equipment and training

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Grant for spay/neuter training

      • Accepting a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Northern Tier Shelter Initiative, in the amount of $2,000, to send a Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC) shelter veterinarian to the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance Veterinarian Training Program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Grant for Animal Welfare Conference attendance

      • Accepting a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Northern Tier Shelter Initiative, in the amount of $500, for a staff member to attend the Animal Welfare Conference.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Gift acceptance from The Chateau Health & Wellness Recovery Center

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Gift acceptance from New Mexico Tech

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Gift acceptance from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Gift acceptance from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for provision of domestic violence advocacy services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 4010 Dupont Avenue North, owner Reilly O'Neil

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Contract with Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District for safety outreach services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Sponsor a Kennel program for Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC)

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Police Department's participation on the Homeland Security Task Force

      • Approving a legislative directive related to the collaboration between the Police Department and the federal government on the Homeland Security Task Force.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Receiving and filing a report relating to the Police Department’s participation in federal task forces.

    • 16. Police policy and procedures quarterly reports

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions

  • Unfinished Business

  • New Business

    • 1. Appointment of Community Planning & Economic Development Department Director

      • Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Erik Hansen to the appointed position of Community Planning & Economic Development Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

      • Considering the Mayor's nomination of Erik Hansen to the appointed position of Community Planning & Economic Development Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Hearing Scheduled

    • 2. Appointment of Public Works Department Director

      • Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Timothy Sexton to the appointed position of Public Works Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

      • Considering the Mayor's nomination of Timothy Sexton to the appointed position of Public Works Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Hearing Scheduled

    • 3. Appointment of Emergency Management Department Director

      • Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Rachel Sayre to the appointed position of Emergency Management Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

      • Considering the Mayor's nomination of Rachel Sayre to the appointed position of Emergency Management Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Hearing Scheduled

    • 4. Data center uses staff direction

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

  • Addendum

    • 1. Support for a national search for the next Community Safety Commissioner

      • Passed 6-6-1 Failed