City Council August 13, 2026   8/13/2026

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. Puttshack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttshack Minneapolis LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises and Sidewalk Cafe license

      • Puttshack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttshack Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC433177

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • PuttShack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Putt Shack Minneapolis LLC, BLFood, LIC433158

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Bill's Bait Shop, 3101 42ND ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Bill's Bait Shop LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises and Sidewalk Cafe license

      • Bill's Bait Shop, 3101 42ND ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Bill's Bait Shop LLC, BLFood, LIC432438

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Bill's Bait Shop, 3101 42ND ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Bill's Bait Shop, BLAmend, LIC433213

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District (MTID) service charge continuation

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Liquor license approvals for August 4, 2026

      • Puttery, 240 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttery Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC432963

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Masa & Agave/Breva, 1115 2ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Ivy F&B Management LLC, BLAmend, LIC433275

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Liquor license renewals for August 4, 2026

      • Nightingale, 2551 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by GMHG LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80597

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Sidebar at Surdyk's, 303 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Surdyk's Flights, Inc., BLLiquor, LIC382903

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • 112 EATERY, 112 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Concept Eatery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77303

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Animales Barbeque Co, 241 FREMONT AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Animales BBQ Management LLC, BLLiquor, LIC422639

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Bar La Grassa, 800 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bar La Grassa, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80278

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Barrio, 925 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Toro Restaurant LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76528

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Copper Hen Cakery, 2515 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by The Copper Hen Cakery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78297

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • SIX15 Bar and Lounge, 615 2ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by SIX15 Bar and Lounge LLC, BLLiquor, LIC421827

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Smorgie's, 508 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by CBL Hospitality LLC, BLLiquor, LIC422670

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • St Pierre Steak and Seafood, 800 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Snack Bar LLC, BLLiquor, LIC379543

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Antro Bar, 419 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Elm Entertainment Inc, BLLiquor, LIC368209

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Lowry Hill Liquor, 1922 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by KJM Enterprises Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC53993

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Lucky Shots Pickleball Club, 3300 5TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Lucky Shots LLC, BLLiquor, LIC425549

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Mac's Industrial Sports Bar, 310 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Frog Eyes LLC, BLLiquor, LIC376842

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Buca di Beppo, 1204 HARMON PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Buca di Beppo (Minneapolis) Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75285

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Gambling license approvals for August 4, 2026

      • Eagles Aerie 34 Minneapolis, 329 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Eagles Aerie 34 Minneapolis, BLGeneral, LIC433115

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Edinburgh USA Pro Am Foundation, 2500 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Edinburgh USA Pro Am Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC433279

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Gambling license renewals for August 4, 2026

      • MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, 1330 INDUSTRIAL BLVD Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc., BLGeneral, LIC425646

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, 4563 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc., BLGeneral, LIC426069

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • St. Maron Church, 2200 COMO AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by St. Maron Church, BLGeneral, LIC402673

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • TED WILLIAMS MUSEUM AND HITTERS HALL OF, 1 TWINS WAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by TED WILLIAMS MUSEUM AND HITTERS HALL OF FAME, BLGeneral, LIC66843

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Rezoning: Neighborhood Development Center, 2941 Chicago Ave

      • Approving an application submitted by Neighborhood Development Center to rezone (PLAN21323) the property located at 2941 Chicago Ave from the CM3 Community Mixed Use District to the CM4 Destination Mixed Use District, retaining the BFT10 Transit 10 Built Form Overlay District.

        • Passed 10-0-0 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 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Minneapolis Workforce Development Board appointment

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract amendment with Jorgenson Construction, Inc. for Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Pizzeria

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0010259 with Jorgenson Construction, Inc., in the amount of $29,585.47, for a total amount not to exceed $777,506.13, for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Pizzeria construction project.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0010259 with Jorgenson Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,189.64, for a total amount not to exceed $778,695.77, for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Pizzeria construction project.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Bid for Target Center Interior Doors

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Bid for Minneapolis Convention Center Concession Stands 132-138-140 Remodel Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Lindquist Apartments loan forgiveness: 1931 West Broadway Ave

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Ownership and Opportunity Fund loan to La Gerencia LLC: 5554 34th Ave S

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Contracts for the 2026–2029 Public Art Manager Pool

      • Authorizing a master contract with Ann Godfrey, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with Kirstin Wiegmann, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with Keya Consulting, in the amount not to exceed $350,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with Amado Witter Rosales Siasoco III, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with Jula Dudley Voigt, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with Sarah Linnes-Robinson, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with Maria Cristina Tavera, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with Luminary Visions LLC, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master contract with KIJIJI, in the amount not to exceed $300,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $35,000, for a three (3) year period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2026A-0309 to correct the individual work order not-to-exceed amount from $35,000 to $60,000, for all approved master contracts.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 16. 2026 Hennepin County Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) awards and multijurisdictional agreement

      • Passage of Resolution granting local approval for projects that submitted applications to the 2026 Hennepin County Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program and received awards from the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA): The Ruckus (Neighborhood Development Center, $550,000); North Market 2.0 (Pillsbury United Communities, $500,000); 4400 Oliver (PJRopes Holdings, LLC, $300,000); and KMOJ Forever Home (Center for Communication and Development, $200,000).

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a multijurisdictional agreement with the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to facilitate Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) grants for the North Market 2.0 and 4400 Oliver projects.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Gift acceptance from the International Code Council

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 18. Gift acceptance from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 19. Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 2113 Ilion Ave N, owner Segundo Chimborazo

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 20. Minnesota Ballpark Authority appointment

      • Approving Nathan Chomilo for appointment to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.

        • Passed 6-4-0 Approved

      • Approving Justin Baylor for appointment to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. Sidewalk repair and construction assessments

      • Passage of Resolution adopting and levying the assessments for sidewalk repair and construction for the 2025 construction season on the list of properties dated July 16, 2026.

        • Passed 4-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Setting a public hearing for August 6, 2026, to consider the assessment charges for sidewalk repair and construction that remain unpaid.

    • 2. Gopher Garden Large Block Event Permit: September 3, 2026

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Annual Target Together - Core Week Block Event Permit: September 14-18, 2026

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Target Together - Core Week Community Celebration Block Event Permit: September 16, 2026

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Loring Alley Live 2026 Music Festival: August 14, 2026

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. MODE by Flickr Large Block Event Permit: September 18-20, 2026

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Contract amendment with Hennepin County for road maintenance

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Maintenance: 2027 assessments

      • Setting a public hearing for October 8, 2026, to consider the city wide street maintenance assessments against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation.

      • Adopting a report designating the 2027 citywide street maintenance assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Light Operation Fee: 2027 assessments

      • Setting a public hearing for October 8, 2026, to consider the citywide street light operation fee assessments against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation.

      • Adopting a report designating the 2027 citywide street light operation fee assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract amendment with Saint Paul for the EV Spot Network Project agreement

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract with the University of Washington Urban Freight Lab in support of the SMART Grant Stage 2 Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract with University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies in support of the SMART Grant Stage 2 project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Bid for Large Diameter Cured in Place Pipe Lining 2026

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Contract amendment with Z Companies, Inc. for engineering and design services for the Northside Greenway Phase 1 and 2 Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Contract amendments with Bolton & Menk, Inc. and Alliant Engineering, Inc. for engineering and design services for the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue (George Floyd Square) Street Reconstruction project

      • Authorizing an extension of the master contract COM0006219, with Bolton & Menk, Inc. through December 31, 2028, and increasing work order # 24 by $380,554 for a new total amount not to exceed $769,986, to provide additional engineering and design services for the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Street Reconstruction Project No.10030 (CPV177).

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of master contract COM0006200, with Alliant Engineering, Inc. through December 31, 2028, and increasing the not to exceed limit of project scope #19 in the amount of $232,200 for a total amount not to exceed $722,429, to provide additional engineering and design services for the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Street Reconstruction Project No.10030 (CPV177).

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Contract amendment for Alliant Engineering Inc. for Bloomington Ave/Minnehaha Parkway Highway Safety Improvement project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Zero Waste funding

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 18. 2026-2029 Climate & Infrastructure (C&I) Committee Work Plan

      • Receiving and filing a presentation regarding the timeline and process for establishing the 2026-2029 Climate & Infrastructure (C&I) Committee Work Plan.

      • Scheduling a public comment period for July 9, 2026, to receive comments on the Climate & Infrastructure (C&I) Committee Work Plan.

      • Approving the 2026-2029 Climate & Infrastructure (C&I) Committee Work Plan.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee

    • 1. LA 2028 Olympic Games Flame and Torch Relay

      • Authorizing an agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the City of Minneapolis to serve as a host city for the LA 2028 Summer Olympic Games Flame and Torch Relay.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the commitment of in-kind city services and operational funding in future budget years to the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic Games for the Olympic Flame and Torch Relay in Minneapolis.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Contract amendment with Rochon Corporation for the Police Department Training Annex Buildout Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contract amendment with various entities to provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and related mobile equipment support services

      • Authorizing an increase to the revenue contract C-44292 with Hennepin HealthCare Systems, Inc., in the amount of $482,766 for a total amount not to exceed $1,249,686.15, and a three-year extension through December 31, 2028, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to the revenue contract C-44294 with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, in the amount of $138,630 for a total amount not to exceed $457,917.86, and a three-year extension through December 31, 2028, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to the revenue contract C-44309 with University of Minnesota, in the amount of $194,424 for a total amount not to exceed $457,917.86, and a three-year extension through December 31, 2028, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2025A-0888 to reduce the previously authorized increase to revenue Contract C-44292 with Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. by $63,472.50, resulting in a revised increase of $419,293.50 and a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,186,213.65.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Heather Beightol

      • Passed 7-3-0 Approved

    • 5. Assistant City Clerk - Legislative Support establishment

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Assistant City Clerk appointment

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

  • Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee

    • 1. Contract amendment with State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, for Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force full-time analyst

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Contract amendment with State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, for Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force full-time investigators

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contract amendment with Canopy Roots, LLC for behavioral crisis response services

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant for supporting public health emergency preparedness activities

      • Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $322,151, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to support public health emergency preparedness activities.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Public Health Response Sustainability Grant for supporting a robust response to emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and response at the local level

      • Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $281,309, to support a robust response to emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and response at the local level, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant for bomb disposal equipment and training

      • Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in the amount of $183,959, for specialized bomb disposal services, equipment, and training.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a grant contract agreement with Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) from January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Gift acceptance from International Association for Identification

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Gift acceptance from Minnesota Association of Property and Evidence Technicians

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Gift acceptance from the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions

  • Unfinished Business

  • New Business

  • Addendum