City Council September 17, 2026   9/17/2026

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll call

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda

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

  • Budget Committee

  • Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Tropico, 10 5TH ST S, Suite #1, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Tropico Colombian Street Food LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, Limited Entertainment license

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Event center license ordinance

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

    • 3. Liquor license approvals for September 8, 2026

      • Falls Liquor, 4604 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by New Falls Liquor Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC432971

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Reign, 2901 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by UPTOWN HOSPITALITY INC, BLAmend, LIC433954

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Liquor license renewals for September 8, 2026

      • El Taco Riendo, 2412 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by El Taco Riendo LLC, BLWine, LIC65240

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Central Ave Liquor, 2538 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by McCleary Wine & Spirits LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC54096

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Dreamstate Cafe, 2558 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Bombus Concepts LLC, BLLiquor, LIC422451

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Otter's Saloon, 617 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Lynn M Vashro Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79180

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Patisserie 46, 4552 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Big River Baking Company LLC, BLLiquor, LIC382296

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Zelo, 831 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Z Restaurant LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407110

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Zipp's Liquors, 2618 FRANKLIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Zipp's Liquor Store Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54005

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Gambling license approvals for September 8, 2026

      • Chops Inc, 328 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Chops Inc, BLGeneral, LIC433803

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • St. Maron Church, 602 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by ST MARON CHURCH, BLGeneral, LIC433905

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Gambling license renewals for September 8, 2026

      • City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 3601 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC426605

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 16 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC426648

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 508 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC426679

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. 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

    • 8. Contract amendment for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Kitchen Concessions 134 Remodel

      • Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0010362 with Versacon, Inc., in the amount of $66,925, for a total amount not to exceed $643,925, for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Kitchen Concessions 134 Remodel.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0010362 with Versacon, Inc., in the amount of $57,900, for a total amount not to exceed $701,825, for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Kitchen Concessions 134 Remodel.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Minneapolis Homes: Access Downpayment Assistance program changes

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Minnehaha Senior Living bond issuance host approval: 3733 23rd Ave S

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Agreements with Sherman Associates for public art

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Spring and Fall 2026 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account grants

      • Accepting the Spring 2026 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account (LCA) grants, in the amount of $1,000,000, for the 250 Fremont project at 250 Fremont Ave N, and in the amount $410,000, for the Dreamland on 38th project at 3800 3rd Ave S.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing agreements to implement the LCA grants with the Metropolitan Council, Dreamland Holdings, and Minneapolis I Limited Partnership, or related entities.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning & Economic Development Department.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the submittal of Fall 2026 grant applications to the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities grant program for the following projects on city-owned land: New Nicollet Phase 1, and Penn Lowry.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Penn Ave Financing: 3631 Penn Ave N

      • Approving partial principal debt forgiveness in the amount of $151,045 of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) loan to North Penn Supportive Housing, LLC, and all accrued interest on the loan through September 15, 2026, for the 3631 Penn Ave N project.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Approving a reduction of the interest rate on the remaining principal of the existing City loan on the 3631 Penn Ave N project to 0% effective September 15, 2026.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the drafting and execution of the necessary documents to facilitate the transactions described in this report.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Master contracts with various vendors for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with The 106 Group LTD., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Aecom Technical Services, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Geographic Technologies Group Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Guidehouse, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Hess, Roise and Company, LTD., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Lawal Scott Erickson Architects, Inc. dba LSE Architects, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Mend Collaborative, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Mead and Hunt, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with New History Inc. in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Three3, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Toole Design Group LLC., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with The Urban Institute, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Z Companies, Inc dba Zan Associates, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Research in Action LLC, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Urban3 in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Master Contract with Houseal Lavigne Associates LLC., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Fence regulations ordinance

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

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. Special Service Districts (428A Districts): 2027 proposed services and service charges

      • Setting a public hearing for September 10, 2026, to consider the proposed 2027 services and service charges for the 50th & France, 54th & Lyndale, Bloomington-Lake, Chicago-Lake, East Lake Street, Lyndale-Lake, and West Broadway Special Service Districts (428A Districts).

      • Passage of Resolution approving the 2027 operating plans, special services, cost estimates, service charges, and the lists of 2027 service charges for the 50th & France, 54th & Lyndale, Bloomington-Lake, Chicago-Lake, East Lake Street, Lyndale-Lake, and West Broadway Improvement Special Service Districts (428A Districts).

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Gift acceptance from Cities Today Institute

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contract amendment for the First Avenue South Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Contract amendment for the 42nd Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Bid for ADA Pedestrian Ramp Installation

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Bid for Hawthorne Ramp Building Automation System Update

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Contract amendment with JL Theis, Inc., for the 1st Ave S Reconstruction Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Contract amendment with Vinco, Inc. for Catch Basin and Maintenance Hole Repairs

      • Authorizing an increase to Contract COM0005343 with Vinco, Inc., in the amount of $500,000 for an amount to not exceed $9,172,848, due to the increased need for catch basin and maintenance hole repairs.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2025A-0609 to add the previously authorized increases to Contract COM0005343 with Vinco, Inc. for a new total amount not to exceed $11,467,136.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to Contract COM0005343 with Vinco, Inc., in the amount of $600,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $12,067,136, for Catch Basin and Maintenance Hole Repairs.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Commercial and multifamily energy disclosure repeal legislative directive

      • Receiving and filing a response to a legislative directive relating to Commercial and multifamily energy disclosure repeal ordinance.

      • Approving a legislative directive related to Commercial and multifamily energy disclosure repeal ordinance.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee

    • 1. Contract with StateRAMP, Inc. to provide a standardized approach for evaluating cloud service provider cybersecurity practices

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Contract amendment with Perceptyx, Inc. for the MyMinneapolis Employee Engagement Survey

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contract amendment with Starlims Corporation for the support and maintenance of the City’s Laboratory Information Management System

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Legal Settlement: Therma Spray, Inc. v. City of Minneapolis, et al

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Jason Andersen

      • Passed 5-0-0 Council Review
      • Passed 10-0-0 Council Review

  • Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee

    • 1. Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) Policy Board elections ordinance

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

    • 2. Subaru Loves Pets Program grant for adoption assistance

      • Accepting a grant from the Subaru Loves Pets Program in the amount of $4,000, to support Animal Care & Control with waived or discounted adoption fees, eligible staffing costs, veterinary supplies, and a public spay/neuter or vaccination event in October 2026.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Outreach Grant to purchase portable radios

      • Passage of Resolution rescinding Resolution 2026R-201 accepting donation from the Minneapolis Fire Foundation of Motorola APX 6000 portable radio kits to enhance operational efficiency and communication.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting the 2026 Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Outreach Grant, in the amount of $49,998.15, for the purchase of 7 Motorola APX 6000 portable radio kits to enhance operational efficiency and communication.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Minnesota Department of Health grant for cannabis substance use prevention

      • Accepting a grant from the from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $213,270, for Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP).

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health for Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP).

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contractual agreement with the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota (ANSR) for the implementation of initiatives to prevent secondhand cannabis smoke exposure in multi-unit housing.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2025A-0715 related to a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health for Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP), by correcting the amount accepted to reflect a 2-year grant total of $426,540.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2025A-0715 related to agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health for Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP), by correcting the term of the contract to reflect a 2-year period from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Training reimbursement for firefighter training and education

      • Accepting a reimbursement from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE), in the amount of $35,580, for approved trainings conducted between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Gift acceptance from Texas State University

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Gift acceptance from International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Gift acceptance from CityMatch

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities appointments

      • Approving Haddayr Copley-Woods for appointment to Seat 9 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Afifa Muhumed for appointment to Seat 6 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Public Health Advisory Committee appointments

      • Approving André Robinson for appointment to Seat 2 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Tavia Tindall for appointment to Seat 4 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Aihomon Genevieve for appointment to Seat 5 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Megan Montgomery for appointment to Seat 7 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Sonja Mydels for appointment to Seat 10 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Bhupinder Manhani for appointment to Seat 11 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Erin Whitcomb-Crafton for appointment to Seat 12 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Paul Haller for appointment to Seat 14 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Martha Busse for appointment to Seat 17 beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Waiving the residency requirement for current Public Health Advisory Committee member, Tavia Tindall, for the two-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Blake Smith for appointment to Seat 8 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

    • 1. Residential dwelling (1-3 units) regulation updates ordinances

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, updating development standards for dwellings with one to three units: Chapter 535 Overlay Districts Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts Chapter 545 Use Regulations Chapter 550 Development Standards Chapter 565 Definitions

        • Passed 10-0-0 Referred to Staff

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 22, Chapter 598 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, updating subdivision standards for dwellings with one to three units in conjunction with related changes to the Zoning Code.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Referred to Staff

    • 2. Commercial leases ordinance

      • Passed 10-0-0 Referred to Staff

  • Resolutions

  • Unfinished Business