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Minneapolis City Council Agenda

City Council of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
October 8, 2021 - 9:30 am
Online Meeting
Members Present: Council Members Lisa Bender (President), Andrea Jenkins (Vice-President), Andrew Johnson (Majority Leader), Cam Gordon (Minority Leader), Kevin Reich, Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Lisa Goodman, Alondra Cano, Jeremy Schroeder, and Linea Palmisano
(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.
    Action Taken: Adopted
    Action Taken: Accepted
  3. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports of the City officers to the proper Committees.
    Action Taken: Referred
Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee
Sep 28, 2021 - Committee Report
  1. Land Sale: 613 33rd Ave N (2021-00954)
    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of the property at 613 33rd Ave (Disposition Parcel No. 864) to Michael Zappa for $300, subject to conditions.

    2. Waiving requirement in City Real Estate Disposition Policy to allow the sale of a “buildable lot” for sideyard.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Andy's Diner, 1500 West Lake Street, (Ward 7) for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, No Live Entertainment license (2021-01047)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Selam Restaurant, 3860 Minnehaha, (Ward 12) for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, No live entertainment license (2021-01049)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15th Ave NE, (Ward 1) for an expansion of premises, adding a Sidewalk Cafe license (2021-01066)
    1. Approving application for Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by INDEED BREWING CO LLC, BLAmend, LIC395763 for an expansion of premises.
    2. Approving application for Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC, BLFood, LIC394186 for a Sidewalk Cafe license.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Heather's, 5201 Chicago Ave, (Ward 11) for a permanent expansion of premises, adding a Sidewalk Cafe license (2021-01048)
    1. Approving application for Heather's, 5201 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by 5201 Chicago LLC, BLAmend, LIC395756 for a permanent expansion of premises.
    2. Approving application for Heather's, 5201 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by 5201 Chicago LLC, BLFood, LIC395758 for a Sidewalk Cafe license.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Variance appeal: Ashii Vrohidis, 3748 W Bde Maka Ska Pkwy (2021-01062)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Liquor license approvals for September 28, 2021 (2021-01057)
    1. El GuanajuaTown Mexican Restaurant, 311 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Mi Lindo Guanajuato LLC, BLLiquor, LIC395976
    2. Stop N Shop, 3050 1ST AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Zerka Fuel Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC395245
    3. D'Amico Catering at the Walker Art Center, 1750 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by D'Amico Catering LLC, BLLiquor, LIC395761
    4. Loews Minneapolis Hotel, 601 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Loews MH Operating Company LLC, BLAmend, LIC395529
    5. Farmers Kitchen + Bar; Farmers Kitchen and Bar, 750 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Farmers Union Alliance LLC, BLLiquor, LIC396146
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Liquor license renewals for September 28, 2021 (2021-01058)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Gambling license approvals for September 28, 2021 (2021-01056)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Community Code Support Program Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel and CenterPoint Energy (2021-01012)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. State Grant Requirement for Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery Restoration Project (2021-01063)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Temporary lease with the United States Postal Service: 10 W Lake St (2021-01064)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Contract with Affordable Housing Connections to serve as the Certifying Entity for Inclusionary Zoning (2021-01068)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Regulation of amphitheaters ordinance (2021-00803)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Final Upper Harbor Terminal Coordinated Plan (2021-01069)
    1. Approving the Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT) Coordinated Plan.

    2. Approving dedication of net ground lease payments into a special revenue fund to support North Side anti-displacement and wealth creation initiatives.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Commemorative street name addition: Council Member Jeremiah Ellison, Plymouth Ave N between Penn Ave N and Oliver Ave N (2021-01071)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Policy & Government Oversight Committee
Oct 6, 2021 - Committee Report
  1. Transgender Equity Council Update and Recommendations (2021-00240)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. COVID-19 employee vaccination policy (2021-01008)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. City Energy and Climate Action Policy: Comments to state agencies (2021-01076)
    1. Authorizing the Sustainability Director and City Attorney to submit comments to state regulatory agencies during calendar years 2021-2022 in matters that impact the City’s energy and climate-related policies.

    2. Authorizing the Sustainability Director and City Attorney to comment and intervene in MN PUC docket 21-135 and 21-138 in the matter of the recovery process for cost impacts due to February gas market conditions.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Gift acceptance of tabling fees and/or sponsorships for the 2021 Trans Equity Summit (2021-01072)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Contract amendments for 2021 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programming (2021-00975)
    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001208 with Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority, in the amount of $590,402 for a total amount not to exceed $1,766,341.12, and an extension through July 31, 2024, for tenant-based rental housing assistance out of 2021 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding.

    2. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001209 with Rainbow Health Minnesota, in the amount of $950,865 for a total amount not to exceed $2,490,025, and an extension through July 31, 2024, for tenant-based rental housing assistance out of 2021 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Contract amendment with Municipal Code Corporation for basic and enhanced codification services (2021-01073)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Contract amendment with CPMI LLC for owner’s project representative services for City Hall Office Space Renovation Project (2021-01074)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Contract amendment with TerminalFour, Inc. for support and maintenance of the City’s Web Content Management System (2021-01075)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Bid for Minneapolis Convention Center snow plowing and removal (2021-01077)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Fire Station No. 1: Reapproving and extending expired project appropriations and bond authorizations (2021-01080)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Solid Waste and Recycling Facility: Reapproving and extending expired project appropriation and bonding authorization (2021-01081)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. 4th St SE Street Lighting Projects: Reapproving and extending expired project appropriations and bonding (2021-01083)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. South Hay Area Residential Street Resurfacing Project: Reapproving and extending expired project appropriations and reinstating bonding (2021-01085)
    1. Passage of Resolution reapproving project appropriations for the South Hay Area Residential Street Resurfacing Project, approved as part of the 2017 Street Resurfacing Program, approved in 2017, in the amount of $892,207.25.

    2. Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2017R-216 entitled “Requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City to issue and sell City of Minneapolis bonds in the amount of $770,300 for certain purposes other than the purchase of public utilities,” passed May 12, 2017, and amended Aug 4, 2017, to reinstate $121,910 of bonding for the South Hay Area Residential Street Resurfacing Project, part of the 2017 Street Resurfacing Program.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Bond request for the Parking On-Street Systems-Meter Replacement Project in the 2021 Capital Budget (2021-01084)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Bond realignment for 2020 and 2021 capital projects for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (2021-01086)
    1. Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2019R-397 entitled "Requesting that the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City to incur indebtedness and issue and sell City of Minneapolis bonds in the amount of $45,972,000 for certain purposes other than the purchase of public utilities," passed Dec 11, 2019, to approve the reallocation of previously approved bonding authorizations for projects of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

    2. Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2020R-368 entitled "Requesting that the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City to incur indebtedness and issue and sell City of Minneapolis bonds in the amount of $50,141,000 for certain purposes other than the purchase of public utilities," passed Dec 9, 2020, to approve the reallocation of previously approved bonding authorizations for projects of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Legal settlement: Conciliation Court matter of Elizabeth Howell v. City of Minneapolis (2021-01082)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  17. Pohlad Foundation grant for alternative Mental Health Response and a Police Early Intervention System (2021-01091)
    1. Accepting a grant from the Pohlad Foundation, in the amount of $700,000, for the support of Mental Health Alternative to police response and development of a Police Early Intervention System. 

    2. Authorizing a contract with the Pohlad Foundation for the Reducing Harm through Collaborative Solutions Initiative award. 

    3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the City Coordinator's Office and the Police Department. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  18. Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Campus Expansion (2021-00461)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Health & Safety Committee
Sep 30, 2021 - Committee Report
  1. Right to Counsel ordinance (2021-00654)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Transportation & Public Works
Sep 29, 2021 - Committee Report
  1. Sanitary sewer service availability charges (2021-00879)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Water and sewer service line repair assessments (2021-00880)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for design and construction management of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pedestrian Ramps (2021-01050)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Contract amendment with Michels Corporation for the Pump Station No. 5 North Flood Wall Rehabilitation Project (2021-01051)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Contract amendment with Lunda Construction Company for the 10th Ave SE River Bridge Rehabilitation Project (2021-01052)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Bryant Ave S (Lake St W to 50th St W) Street Reconstruction: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing (2021-01053)
    1. Passage of Resolution designating the location and improvements of certain existing streets in the Bryant Ave S (Lake St W to 50th St W) Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 6764 (PV126).

    2. Adopting report receiving the cost estimate in the amount of $20,515,000, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting a public hearing for Nov 10, 2021, to consider the project, assessments, and the abandonment and removal of areaways in conflict with the project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Franklin Ave W (Hennepin Ave S to Lyndale Ave S) Street Reconstruction: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing (2021-01054)
    1. Passage of Resolution designating the location and improvements of certain existing streets in the Franklin Ave W (Hennepin Ave S to Lyndale Ave S) Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 6772 (PV154).

    2. Adopting report receiving the cost estimate of $2,705,000, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting a public hearing for Nov 10, 2021, to consider the project, assessments, and the abandonment and removal of areaways in conflict with the project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Hennepin Ave Theatre District Street Lighting Project and Annual Operation and Maintenance Costs: Cancellation of assessments (2021-01055)
    1. Passage of Resolution directing the Hennepin County Auditor to cancel the special assessments for the Hennepin Avenue Theatre District Street Lighting Project No. 2221L, for the payable 2022 and subsequent years’ tax files, as the infrastructure related to the project has been removed.

    2. Passage of Resolution directing the Hennepin County Auditor to cancel the special assessments for the Annual Operation and Maintenance Costs for the Hennepin Avenue Theatre District Street Lighting Project No. 01290, for the payable 2022 and subsequent years’ tax files, as the infrastructure related to the project has been removed. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Bid for 11th and Marquette Ramp - Epoxy Overlay of Helices (2021-01061)
    Action Taken: Adopted

Introduction & Referral Calendar

  1. Amplified sound permitting ordinance (2021-01070)
    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to PHS meeting of Oct 14, 2021

Announcements

Adjournment



Next City Council meeting: Oct 22, 2021

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