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Agenda

An outline of matters presented during the meeting arranged by a prescribed order.

Minneapolis City Council Agenda

City Council of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 22, 2022 - 9:30 am
Room 317, City Hall
Members: Council Members Andrea Jenkins (President), Linea Palmisano (Vice-President), Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Lisa Goodman, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Emily Koski, and Andrew Johnson
(Majority vote of all members, 7; 2/3 vote of all members, 9; quorum 7)
Clerk: Jackie Hanson, (612) 673-2216

Call to Order

  1. Roll Call.
  2. Adoption of the agenda.
  3. Acceptance of minutes
  4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.

Reports of Standing Committees

Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee
Sep 13, 2022 - Committee Report, Sep 22, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Kruse Markit, 4237 Nicollet Ave, (Ward 8) for an On Sale Wine with Limited Entertainment and Sidewalk Cafe License (2022-00858)
    1. Approving an application for Kruse Markit, 4237 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Kruse Koffee & Markit Co, BLFood, LIC402986, for a Sidewalk Cafe License.
    2. Approving an application for Kruse Markit, 4237 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Kruse Koffee & Markit Co, BLWine, LIC402177, for an On Sale Wine with Limited Entertainment License.
  2. Variance appeal: Varun Kharbanda, 1218 Summit Avenue (2022-00856)

    1. Denying an appeal submitted by Varun Kharbanda regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment denying a variance (PLAN14249) to the minimum required front yard from 43.6 feet to 10 feet for two pergolas and a patio, to 23 feet for an in-ground pool, and to 32 feet for a turf sport area, for the property located at 1218 Summit Avenue. 

  3. Food Manufacturer license revocation: Pair of Dice Pizza, 2715 West Broadway, (Ward 4) held by Pair of Dice Pizza, LLC (2022-00859)
    1. Considering revocation of the Food Manufacturer license of Pair of Dice Pizza, 2715 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Pair of Dice Pizza, LLC, BLFood, LIC58846, due to outstanding taxes owed to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
  4. Restaurant license revocation: Harry Singh's Original Caribbean Restaurant, 2653 Nicollet Ave, (Ward 10) held by Harry Singh's Original Caribbean Restaurant, Inc (2022-00874)
    1. Considering revocation of the Restaurant license of Harry Singh's Original Caribbean Restaurant, 2653 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Harry Singh's Original Caribbean Restaurant, Inc, BLFood, LIC60585, due to outstanding taxes owed to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
  5. Liquor License Renewals for September 13, 2022 (2022-00876)
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  6. Gambling approvals for September 13, 2022 (2022-00865)
    1. Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 2520 26TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC403854
  7. Great Streets Facade Improvement Grant Program Administration funding awards (2022-00869)

    1. Authorizing appropriate City staff to execute agreements for Great Streets Facade Improvement Grant Program Administration, in a total amount of $420,000 as follows:

      1. Bancroft Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $50,000.
      2. Hale, Page, Diamond Lake Community Association, in the amount of $20,000.
      3. Lake Street Council, in the amount of $50,000.
      4. Northeast Minneapolis Chamber, in the amount of $50,000.
      5. Seward Redesign Inc., in the amount of $50,000.
      6. Southwest Business Association, in the amount of $50,000.
      7. West Bank Business Association, in the amount of $50,000.
      8. West Broadway Business and Area Coalition, in the amount of $50,000.
      9. Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $50,000.
  8. Environmental Assessment Worksheet: Abbott Northwestern Surgical and Critical Care Pavilion, 2742 10th Ave S; 800, 916, 920, and 924 28th St E; 2651 and 2753 Chicago Ave; and 2701 Elliot Ave (2022-00862)

    1. Approving the adequacy of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the proposed Abbott Northwestern Surgical and Critical Care Pavilion located at 2742 10th Ave S; 800, 916, 920, and 924 28th St E; 2651 and 2753 Chicago Ave; and 2701 Elliot Ave.

    2. Approving the determination that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required.

    3. Adopting the Findings of Fact as prepared by the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development.

  9. Forgivable loan for the Minneapolis American Indian Center Expansion Project as part of the Clyde Bellecourt Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative: 1530 E Franklin Ave (2022-00873)

    1. Authorizing a $1.5 million forgivable loan to the Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC), or a related entity, for the renovation and expansion of the MAIC community center at 1530 E Franklin Ave.

    2. Authorizing the business terms for the loan agreement and authorizing City officers to execute the loan agreement and related contracts

  10. Modification No. 1 to the 2021 Special Legislation Fund Tax Increment Spending Plan (2022-00866)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to the 2021 Special Legislation Fund Tax Increment Spending Plan and authorizing the transfer of funds.

Committee of the Whole
Sep 20, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. 2022-2023 Calendar of regular meetings (2022-00007)
      1. Confirming the 2023 calendar of regular meetings for the City Council and its Committees.
      2. Directing the City Clerk to publish and post the calendars, in final form, in appropriate places as notice of regular meetings.
      3. Authorizing the City Clerk to incorporate changes to the calendars, as necessary, to accommodate the work of the City Council.
Policy & Government Oversight Committee
Sep 19, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Assistant City Clerk appointment (2022-00889)
    1. Confirming the City Clerk's appointment of Kathryn Smith to the position of Assistant City Clerk, Director of Elections & Voter Services. 
  2. Joint Powers Agreement with State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety (2022-00895)

    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing a joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota's Department of Public Safety, to use systems and tools available over the State's criminal justice data communications network for a five-year period.

  3. Gift acceptance of sponsorships for the 2022 Trans Equity Summit (2022-00899)

    1. Passage of Resolution accepting donation of sponsorships for the 2022 Trans Equity Summit. 

  4. National Endowment for the Arts grant to support personnel expenses related to COVID-19 (2022-00902)

    1. Accepting a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, in the amount of $150,000 to support personnel expenses in response to and recovery from COVID-19

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the Federal Agency - the National Endowment for the Arts.

  5. Customization of contract form with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for classification and compensation consulting services (2022-00887)

    1. Authorizing the customization of the City’s Standard Contract terms for Professional Services under COM0005761 with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $300,000 for classification and compensation consulting services for the Human Resources Department, including limiting Gallagher’s potential liability under the contract to $1 million.

  6. Contracts with Twin City Recovery Project, Cordata, Koranda O'tool Paramedics Incorporated (KOPI), and YourPath to develop, implement, or expand comprehensive programs in response to illicit opioids abuse (2022-00248)

    1. Authorizing the customization of the City’s Standard Contract terms for a contract with Cordata Healthcare Innovations LLC for cloud-based PaaS technology, in accordance with Council Action 2022A-0167.

  7. Bid for Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibit Hall E Door Replacement (2022-00888)

    1. Accepting the sole bid of Meisinger Construction Co. Inc, submitted on Event 2065, in the amount of $376,500, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibit Hall E Door Replacement, and authorizing a contract, all in accordance with City specifications.

  8. Contracts with various vendors for 2023 - 2026 Public Works Consulting Pool (2022-00890)

    1. Authorizing master agreements with 62 vendors responding to Requests for Proposals for the 2023-2026 Public Work Consulting Pool. 

  9. Contract with Dirad Technologies, Inc. for an interactive voice response system for the 311 Department (2022-00891)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Dirad Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $265,712, for an interactive voice response system for the 311 Department, for a five-year term from Oct 1, 2022, to Sep 30, 2027.

  10. Contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for construction support services for Hennepin Ave Reconstruction Project (2022-00893)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., in the amount of $997,477, for construction support services for the Hennepin Ave Street Reconstruction Project.

  11. Contract with Geographic Software Specialists, Inc., for engineering data integration and automation services (2022-00894)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Geographic Software Specialists, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $259,485, for a term through Dec 31, 2025, for engineering data and automation services.

  12. Contract amendment with Veit and Company, Inc. for the Bryant Ave Reconstruction Project (2022-00886)

    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0005350 with Veit and Company, Inc., in the amount of $464,000, for a total amount not to exceed $19,565,888.08, for additional work to complete the Bryant Ave Reconstruction Project, all in accordance with City specifications.  

  13. Contract amendment with Lunda Construction Company for 10th Ave SE River Bridge Rehabilitation Project (2022-00897)

    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001220 with Lunda Construction Company, in the amount of $1,924,567.23 for a total amount not to exceed $57,143,367.26, for additional work on the 10th Ave SE River Bridge Rehabilitation Project due to unforeseen conditions, all in accordance with City specifications.

  14. Contract amendment with Paragon Restoration II, Inc. for the 11th and Marquette Ramp - Epoxy Overlay of Helices Project (2022-00898)

    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0004413 with Paragon Restoration II, Inc., in the amount of $22,109.69 for a total amount not to exceed $194,439.69, for additional materials needed to repair the helices at the 11th and Marquette Ramp.

  15. Contract amendment with West Publishing Corporation for online legal research services (2022-00900)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract C-42145 with West Publishing Corporation, in the amount of $400,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2026, for continued online legal research services.

  16. Contract amendment with Smart Data Solutions, Inc. (SDS) for scanning, record labeling, and data transfer services (2022-00901)

    1. Authorizing an extension of contract C-37324 with Smart Data Solutions, Inc. (SDS) for  twelve additional months, through May 31, 2023, for scanning, record labeling, and data transfer services for the City’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS).

  17. Lease amendment with Hennepin Healthcare Systems (HHS) for access at Fire Station No. 22 (2022-00892)

    1. Authorizing an amendment to lease Contract No. C-37953 with Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS) to continue their lease and access at Fire Station No. 22 for a five-year term effective Dec 1, 2022, through Nov 30, 2027.

  18. Lease agreements for Clear Channel Billboards (2022-00896)

    1. Authorizing a ten-year lease renewal for Clear Channel billboard at 92 Glenwood Ave.

    2. Authorizing a ten-year lease renewal for Clear Channel billboard at Linden Ave W between Aldrich and Colfax Avenues N.

    3. Authorizing a ten-year lease renewal for Clear Channel billboard at 1815 Broadway St NE.

  19. Request for Proposals for Hiawatha Maintenance Facility demolition (2022-00844)

    1. Considering issuance of a Best Value Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction services to demolish the existing Hiawatha Maintenance Facility at 1860 28th St E.

  20. Contract amendment with RSP Architects Ltd., for design work for the Public Works Hiawatha Campus Expansion Project (2022-00905)

    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-41654 with RSP Architects Ltd., for  design work including construction administration in the amount of $4,150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $8,600,000, for the Public Works Hiawatha Campus Expansion Project. 

Public Health & Safety Committee
Sep 14, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Contract with University of Minnesota for bomb detection at Huntington Bank Stadium (2022-00867)

    1. Authorizing a revenue contract with the University of Minnesota, in the amount of up to $35,000, for the Police Department for bomb detection security services at Huntington Bank Stadium from Sep 1, 2022, through Dec 31, 2022.

  2. Contract with Minnesota Timberwolves for bomb detection at Target Center (2022-00868)

    1. Authorizing a revenue contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, in the amount of $190,000, for the Police Department for bomb detection security services at Target Center during large events. 

  3. DWI Court grant for police liaison and DWI defendant monitoring services (2022-00872)

    1. Accepting a grant from the DWI Court - State of Minnesota, Fourth Judicial District Court, in the amount of $53,900, for a police liaison to the DWI Court and DWI defendant monitoring services, for a one-year period beginning Oct 1, 2022.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the DWI Court - State of Minnesota, Fourth Judicial District Court for the grant through Sep 30, 2023.

  4. Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) (2022-00870)

    1. Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the amount of $878,217, for the period of Sep 30, 2022, through Sep 29, 2023, for reducing chronic conditions among African American, East African, and American Indian populations and to support COVID-19 and flu vaccination efforts.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the grant.

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

  5. Grant from Minnesota Department of Health for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) (2022-00871)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $769,838, for Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant funds for the period Nov 1, 2022, through Oct 31, 2023.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the grant.

Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
Sep 15, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. 50th and France Special Service District ordinance (2022-00794)

    1. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 428 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: 50th and France Special Service District, amending the district boundary to include a new mixed-use development site located at 49th and France Ave S.

  2. Downtown Business Improvement Special Service District: 2023 proposed services and service charges (2022-00743)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving the 2023 operating plan, special services, cost estimates, service charges, and the list of 2023 service charges for the Downtown Business Improvement Special Service District (428A District), and authorizing the Department of Public Works to proceed with the work.

  3. Special Service Districts (428A Districts): 2023 proposed services and service charges (2022-00744)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving the 2023 operating plans, special services, cost estimates, service charges, and the lists of 2023 service charges for the 50th and France, 54th & Lyndale, Bloomington-Lake, Chicago-Lake, East Lake, Lyndale-Lake, and West Broadway Improvement Special Service Districts (428A Districts) and authorizing the Department of Public Works to proceed with the work.

  4. Lake Hiawatha stormwater management (2022-00861)

    1. Directing staff to develop a permanent solution for improving stormwater entering Lake Hiawatha through City-owned infrastructure in order to address litter and improve water quality, and to report back by Apr 30, 2023.

  5. Stormwater Management Program and Annual Report (2022-00452)

    1. Authorizing Public Works to submit the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Management Program to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for review and approval.

  6. 2024 Street Resurfacing Program: Easements (2022-00863)

    1. Authorizing negotiation with private property owners to acquire easements and additional right-of-way, if necessary, as part of the 2024 Street Resurfacing Program.

  7. Uniform Assessment Rates: Establishing 2023 rates (2022-00864)

    1. Passage of Resolution establishing uniform assessment rates for street construction, street renovation, street resurfacing, and alley construction and resurfacing improvements for the 2023 calendar year.

  8. Mexican Independence Day Large Block Event Permit: Sept 18, 2022 (2022-00877)

    1. Approving the application submitted by Sabri Properties LLC for a large block event permit to allow the Mexican Independence Day Block Party to be held on Sept 18, 2022, on Lake St E between 2nd Ave S and Portland Ave S.

Resolutions

  1. Larry McKenzie honorary resolution (2022-00923)

    1. Passage of Resolution honoring legendary high school basketball Head Coach Larry McKenzie for his dedication and service to North Minneapolis youth.

  2. First all-woman fire crew honorary resolution (2022-00906)

    1. Passage of Resolution honoring the first all-woman crew in Minneapolis Fire Department history.

  3. 2022 Latino Heritage Month honorary resolution (2022-00926)

    1. Passage of Resolution commemorating Latino Heritage Month.

  4. Barbara Satin honorary resolution (2022-00927)

    1. Passage of Resolution honoring the legacy of Barbara Satin.

Announcements

Adjournment


Next City Council meeting: Sep 22, 2022

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