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A post-meeting synopsis of actions taken or decisions made on all matters.

Minneapolis City Council Agenda

City Council of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 16, 2022 - 9:30 am
Room 317, City Hall
Members Present: Council Members Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Lisa Goodman, Andrea Jenkins (President), Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Emily Koski, Andrew Johnson, and Linea Palmisano (Vice-President)
(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 as amended
  3. Acceptance of minutes
    Action Taken: Accepted
  4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.
    Action Taken: Referred

Reports of Standing Committees

Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee
This link open a new windowJun 7, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Salon de Eventos Puerto Veracruzano, 341 E Lake St., (Ward 9) for a Rental Hall and an Extended Hours of Operation license This link open a new window(2022-00551)
    1. Approving an application for Salon De Eventos Puerto Veracruzano, 341 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Salon De Eventos Puerto Veracruzano, BLGeneral, LIC400380 for an Extended Hours of Operation license.
    2. Approving an application for Salon De Eventos Puerto Veracruzano, 341 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Salon De Eventos Puerto Veracruzano, BLEnter, LIC396777 for a Rental Hall license.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Puerto Veracruzano 2, 331 E Lake St, (Ward 9) for an On Sale Liquor, No Live Entertainment license This link open a new window(2022-00552)
    1. Approving an application for Puerto Veracruzano 2, 331 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Puerto Veracruzano 2 Inc, BLLiquor, LIC397214 for an On Sale Liquor, No Live Entertainment license.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Sip Better, 707 3rd St N, (Ward 3) for an Off Sale Liquor license This link open a new window(2022-00554)
    1. Approving an application for Sip Better, 707 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Sip Better Wine Mpls LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC399637 for an Off Sale Liquor license.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. The Nicollet Diner and Roxy's Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, (Ward 7) for an On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment license This link open a new window(2022-00555)
    1. Approving an application for The Nicollet Diner and Roxy's Cabaret, 1333 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by MUFFIN TOP CAFE LLC, BLLiquor, LIC400979 for an On Sale Liquor license.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Eat Street Crossing, 2819 Nicollet Ave, (Ward 10) for an On Sale Liquor with Limited Entertainment License This link open a new window(2022-00556)
    1. Approving an application for Eat Street Crossing, 2819 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Eat Street Crossing LLC, BLLiquor, LIC400466 for an On Sale Liquor with Limited Entertainment license.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Interest in revoked or cancelled rental dwelling licensing ordinance This link open a new window(2022-00421)

    1. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending regulations related to interest in revoked or cancelled rental dwelling licenses.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Liquor license approvals for June 7, 2022 This link open a new window(2022-00553)
    1. Bad Axe Throwing, 611 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bad Axe Throwing USA Inc, BLAmend, LIC401254
    2. Broadway Pub & Grill, 200 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Throwbacks Minneapolis INC, BLLiquor, LIC399432
    3. Violet Wine, 2435 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Violet Wine LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC398953
    4. Curry Corner, 201 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Curry Corner Inc, BLLiquor, LIC399881
    5. Off The Rails Public House, 620 4TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by OTR Hospitality Inc, BLLiquor, LIC399488
    6. Hell's Kitchen, 80 9TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Hell's Kitchen Inc, BLAmend, LIC400754
    7. Rand Tower Hotel/Rand Tower, 527 MARQUETTE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Hersha Hospitality Management L.P., BLAmend, LIC400729
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Liquor License Renewals for June 7, 2022 This link open a new window(2022-00558)
    View Items
    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Arts Commission appointments This link open a new window(2022-00560)

    1. Approving the following Council reappointments for a three-year term, beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec. 31, 2024: Ahava Silky-Jones, Seat 14; and David Smith, Seat 9, Ward 1. 

    2. Confirming the following Mayoral reappointment for a three-year term, beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Crystal Brinkman Seat 1, Ward 1.

    3. Approving the following Council appointment for a three-year term, beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Scott Artley, Seat 2, Ward 10.

    4. Confirming the following Mayoral appointment for a three-year term beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Samantha Sencer-Mura, Seat 13, Ward 9.

    5. Waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinance 14.180) for Ahava Silky-Jones.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Agra Project Affordable Housing Trust Fund Award Extension This link open a new window(2022-00557)

    1. Approving a one-year extension of the reservation of funds to June 18, 2023, for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) award of up to $2,000,000 for the Agra Project located at 901 27th Ave S.

    2. Approving modifications to the project as described herein, including a change in developer to Wellington Management, or an affiliated entity.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Summer 2022 grant applications to the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account Pre-development Grant program This link open a new window(2022-00567)

    1. Passage of Resolution identifying the need for and authorizing the submittal of pre-development grant applications to the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account (LCA) program for the former Kmart site (10-30 Lake St W) and 14th Avenue Townhomes (2833-2839 14th Ave S).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Parking lot lease agreement and stormwater management system easement with African Development Center: 1915 5th St S This link open a new window(2022-00568)

    1. Authorizing a fifteen-year lease with African Development Center for the surface parking lot at 1915 5th St S.

    2. Authorizing an easement agreement with African Development Center for a stormwater management system on the surface parking lot at 1915 5th St S.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) financial assistance from the Pandemic Recovery Fund for Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing This link open a new window(2022-00563)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to provide financial assistance from its Pandemic Recovery Fund to the following projects:

      1. Alliance Housing: Property Stabilization (3416 Park Ave S and 2924 35th Ave S)
      2. Ascension Place: Next Step Housing (1313 44th Ave N)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Workforce development grant for regional workforce development This link open a new window(2022-00570)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards, in the amount of $25,145 for regional workforce development.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards for the grant.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) 2022 funding recommendations This link open a new window(2022-00442)

    1. Amending Council Action 2022A-0346, passed May 12, 2022, to correct errors in three contracting organization names: Cooperative Development Services; NCXT; Northcountry Cooperative Foundation.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Rezoning: 3225 Minnehaha, LLC, 3225 E Minnehaha Pkwy This link open a new window(2022-00572)

    1. Approving an application submitted by 3225 Minnehaha, LLC to rezone (PLAN14333) the property located at 3225 E Minnehaha Pkwy from the R1A Multiple Family District to the R4 Multiple Family District to allow the adaptive reuse of an existing church building and the construction of a new residential structure.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    Action Taken: Postponed to Council meeting of Jun 30, 2022
  17. Rezoning: NE Development, LLC, 715 Lowry Ave NE and 719 Lowry Ave NE This link open a new window(2022-00569)

    1. Approving an application submitted by NE Development, LLC to rezone (PLAN14148) the properties located at 715 Lowry Avenue NE and 719 Lowry Avenue NE from the R2B Multiple-Family District to the R3 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    Action Taken: Postponed to Council meeting of Jun 30, 2022
  18. Rezoning: Alex Gese, 5121 and 5129 France Ave S This link open a new window(2022-00566)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Alex Gese to rezone (PLAN14318) the properties located at 5121 and 5129 France Ave S from the R1A Multiple-Family District to the R4 Multiple-Family District, retaining the BFC3 Corridor 3 Built Form Overlay District, to construct a new four-story residential building with 28 dwelling units. 

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    Action Taken: Postponed to Council meeting of Jun 30, 2022
  19. Rezoning: Collage Architecture, on behalf of Avenue 13 LLC, 315, 319, and 323 13th Ave NE and 1312 University Ave NE This link open a new window(2022-00573)
    1. Approving an application submitted by Collage Architecture, on behalf of Avenue 13 LLC, to rezone (PLAN14305) the properties located at 315 13th Ave NE and 1312 University Ave NE from the R2B Multiple-Family District to the OR2 High Density Office Residence District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District, to allow for the construction of a new four-story, mixed-use building, in a Planned Unit Development.

    2. Approving an application submitted by Collage Architecture, on behalf of Avenue 13 LLC, to rezone (PLAN14305) the properties located at 319 13th Ave NE and a portion of 323 13th Ave NE from the C1 Neighborhood Commercial District to the OR2 High Density Office Residence District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District, to allow for the construction of a new four-story, mixed-use building, in a Planned Unit Development.

    3. Approving an application submitted by Collage Architecture, on behalf of Avenue 13 LLC, to rezone (PLAN14305) the properties located at 315, 319, and 323 13th Ave NE and 1312 University Ave NE to add the SZ Split Zoning Overlay District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District, to allow for the construction of a new four-story, mixed-use building, in a Planned Unit Development.

    4. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    Action Taken: Postponed to Council meeting of Jun 30, 2022
  20. Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF) loan to Supreme Proserve LLC: 3101 Minnehaha Ave This link open a new window(2022-00562)

    1. Authorizing a Commercial Property Development Fund loan of $325,000 to Supreme Proserve LLC or its assigns to assist in the acquisition of the commercial property at 3101 Minnehaha Ave.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  21. Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF) loan to Infinity Alpha Omega LLC: 4026 Washington Ave N This link open a new window(2022-00565)

    1. Authorizing a Commercial Property Development Fund loan of $850,000 to Infinity Alpha Omega LLC or its assigns to assist in the acquisition of the commercial property at 4026 Washington Ave N.

    Action Taken: Adopted
Policy & Government Oversight Committee
This link open a new windowJun 13, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Salary schedule for the appointed position in the Police Department: Chief of Police This link open a new window(2022-00616)

    1. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the revised salary schedule for the Chief of Police, which has a salary range of $257,072 to $300,000, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective June 16, 2022.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Election judge and deputy city clerk appointments for the August 9, 2022, Primary This link open a new window(2022-00605)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving the appointment of election judges and deputy city clerks in connection with the August 9, 2022, Primary; and authorizing the City Clerk to appoint additional election judges and deputy city clerks as necessary. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering and Design Services for Pershing-Fulton Residential Neighborhood Reconstruction Project This link open a new window(2022-00604)

    1. Authorizing issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Engineering and Design Services for Pershing-Fulton Residential Neighborhood Reconstruction Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Bid for MBC and City of Minneapolis Office Improvements This link open a new window(2022-00608)

    1. Accepting the third low bid of Versacon, Inc., submitted for Event 2002, in the amount of $905,200.42, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the MBC and City of Minneapolis Office Improvement Phase 3A Project, and authorizing a contract for the bid, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Bid for 2022 Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Televising This link open a new window(2022-00607)

    1. Accepting the low bid of American Environmental, LLC, submitted on Event 2021, in the amount of $498,355, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for 2022 Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Televising, and authorizing a contract, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Contract with Pryes Brewery for improved storage for the Office of Emergency Management and Health Department This link open a new window(2022-00597)

    1. Authorizing a sub-sublease contract and a move-in agreement with Pryes Brewery for a five-year period with the option to extend the lease by two (2) lease extensions for two-year terms, for storage space for the Office of Emergency Management and Health Department's supplies and materials at 550 Kasota Ave SE.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Contract amendment with Thomas and Sons for the Downtown East Street Reconstruction Project This link open a new window(2022-00598)

    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0004031 with Thomas and Sons, in the amount of $279,034.85, for a total amount not to exceed $4,144,146.74 for additional work due to changed conditions on the Downtown East Street Reconstruction Project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Contract amendment with RAM Construction for the Fridley Water Plant West Clean Water Basin Rehabilitation Project This link open a new window(2022-00595)

    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0004735 with RAM Construction, in the amount of $471,476.06 for a total amount not to exceed $731,426.06, for unforeseen conditions encountered during reservoir rehabilitation for the Fridley Water Plant West Clean Water Basin Rehabilitation project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Contract amendment with ESI Acquisition, Inc. for emergency operations center incident management software This link open a new window(2022-00606)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0002877 with ESI Acquisition, Inc., by the amount of $121,256.37, for a new not to exceed total of $550,752.85, with the option to increase for an additional amount of $356,574.14 for another 5 years, for emergency operations center incident management software.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Contract amendment with Aspen Psychological Consulting, LLC for pre-placement evaluations for Police Department and Minneapolis 911 personnel This link open a new window(2022-00610)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract C-43487 with Aspen Psychological Consulting, LLC, in the amount of $50,000, for a total amount not to exceed $590,697.45, and an extension through Aug. 31, 2022, for continued pre-placement psychological and fitness for duty evaluations for the Police Department and pre-placement psychological evaluations for Minneapolis 911 personnel.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Contract amendments with Neighborworks Home Partners dba Community Neighborhood Housing and Build Wealth MN, Inc. for Homeownership Opportunity Minneapolis lending administration services This link open a new window(2022-00614)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003303 with Neighborworks Home Partners dba Community Neighborhood Housing through Feb. 9, 2024, for an amount not to exceed $348,000 per extension year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,551,837, subject to budgetary authorization and need for additional services, for Homeownership Opportunity Minneapolis lending administration services.

    2. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003304 with Build Wealth MN, Inc., through Feb. 9, 2024, for an amount not to exceed $348,000 per extension year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,593,238, subject to budgetary authorization and need for additional services, for Homeownership Opportunity Minneapolis lending administration services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. License agreements for the shared bike and scooter program This link open a new window(2021-01283)

    1. Amending Council Action 2021A-1033, passed Dec. 18, 2021, to increase the license agreements with up to five vendors for the shared bike and scooter program.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. l-35W and Lake Street Transit Access Project: Reapproving appropriations and bonding for construction improvements, roadway resurfacing, and streetscape component This link open a new window(2022-00617)

    1. Passage of Resolution reapproving project authorizations/appropriations and bond issuances for reconstruction improvements, roadway resurfacing, and the streetscape component for the l-35W and Lake Street Transit Access Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Legal Settlement: Steven Meldahl v. City of Minneapolis This link open a new window(2022-00615)
    1. Approving the settlement of Steven Meldahl v. City of Minneapolis, Court File No. 27-CV-20-16036, pertaining to the 2020 Consolidated Special Assessment Appeal of 24 special assessments levied against properties owned by Steven F. Meldahl, on the following terms: the City agrees to reduce the 2020 assessment on 2910 Newton Ave. N from $1405.06 to $345.06; and Mr. Meldahl agrees to dismiss his appeal of 24 separate assessments with prejudice, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Legal Settlement: Gregory Lavelle v. City of Minneapolis, et al. This link open a new window(2022-00591)

    1. Approving the settlement of the matter of Gregory Lavelle v. City of Minneapolis, by payment of $125,000 to the Meshbesher and Spence Law Firm trust account in exchange for a full and complete release of all claims against the City of Minneapolis, its agents, and employees, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Legal Settlement: Communities United Against Police Brutality v. City of Minneapolis This link open a new window(2022-00592)

    1. Approving the settlement of the lawsuit brought by Communities United Against Police Brutality against the City of Minneapolis, Court File No. 27-CV-19-20757, by payment of $15,000 to Communities United Against Police Brutality and its attorneys, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  17. Legal Settlement: Communities United Against Police Brutality v. City of Minneapolis This link open a new window(2022-00593)

    1. Approving the settlement of the lawsuit brought by Communities United Against Police Brutality against the City of Minneapolis, Court File No. 27-CV-21-95, by payment of $4,500 to Communities United Against Police Brutality and its attorneys, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  18. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Ross Blair This link open a new window(2022-00586)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of Ross Blair by payment of $122,500 to Ross Blair and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  19. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Russell Lind This link open a new window(2022-00587)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of Russell Lind by payment of $175,000 over three years to Russell Lind and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  20. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Emily Schroeder This link open a new window(2022-00588)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of Emily Schroeder by payment of $150,000 over three years to Emily Schroeder and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  21. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of David Pena This link open a new window(2022-00589)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of David Pena by payment of $185,000 over three years to David Pena and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  22. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Brian Crabb This link open a new window(2022-00599)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of Brian Crabb by payment of $130,000 to Brian Crabb, and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  23. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Jeffrey Hagen This link open a new window(2022-00600)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claims of Jeffrey Hagen by payment of $162,500 over three years to Jeffrey Hagen and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  24. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Gregory Kosch This link open a new window(2022-00601)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of Gregory Kosch by payment of $160,000 over three years to Gregory Kosch and attorney, Meuser Law Offices, and authorizing the City Attorney's to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  25. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Justin Schmidt This link open a new window(2022-00602)

    1. Approving the worker' compensation claims of Justin Schmidt by payment of $95,000 to Justin Schmidt and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  26. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Shannon Miller This link open a new window(2022-00603)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of Shannon Miller by payment of $160,000 over three years to Shannon Miller and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  27. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Noutong Lee This link open a new window(2022-00609)

    1. Approving the workers' compensation claim of Noutong Lee by payment of $275,000 over four years to Noutong Lee and attorney, Caroline Bell Beckman, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  28. Waiver of Conflict of Interest for Fredrikson & Bryon, P.A. This link open a new window(2022-00611)
    1. Considering a waiver of any conflicts of interest between the City of Minneapolis and Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., including any conflict arising out of the law firm's representation of Jared Goyette in a lawsuit (Court File No. 20-CV-01302) against the City and other named defendants that is venued in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  29. Acquisition of 1st Precinct Police Station This link open a new window(2022-00545)

    1. Considering a Purchase Agreement, Parking Lease, Reciprocal Easement and Operating Agreement and related agreements with 1111 Partners, LLC, for the turnkey acquisition of a new 1st Precinct Police Station at 1101 3rd Ave S.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  30. Analysis of future property needs by Police Department and unarmed public safety workers This link open a new window(2022-00645)

    1. Directing the City Coordinator's Office to analyze current and future property use by the Police Department and unarmed public safety workers (including but not limited to 911, Behavioral Crisis Response Teams, Office of Violence Prevention, and Traffic Control). The analysis will consider current and projected future staffing levels, current and projected program delivery outcomes, ongoing public input processes, and possible forthcoming changes, all with the goal of evaluating possible future property needs based on a comprehensive citywide approach to public safety programs to be presented to the Policy & Government Oversight Committee by December 5, 2022.

    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Health & Safety Committee
This link open a new windowJun 8, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Appointment of Fire Chief This link open a new window(2022-00577)

    1. Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Bryan Tyner to the appointed position of Fire Chief for a four-year term beginning Jan 3, 2022.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Commission on Civil Rights appointments This link open a new window(2022-00508)

    1. Confirming the following Mayoral appointments for three-year terms beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: George Shardlow, Seat 11, Ward 2; and William Harris, Seat 13, Ward 6.

    2. Confirming the following Mayoral appointments for three-year terms beginning Jan 1, 2021, and ending Dec 31, 2023: Mark Stignani, Seat 1, Ward 11; and LaTonya Reeves, Seat 5, Ward 7.

    3. Confirming the following Mayoral appointments for unexpired three-year terms beginning Jan 1, 2020, and ending Dec 31, 2022: Bryan Bradford, Seat 17, Ward 3; Uriah Polk, Seat 19, Ward 4; and Valerie Ford, Seat 20, Ward 4.

    4. Confirming the following Mayoral reappointment for a three-year term beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Bob Fine, Seat 10, Ward 13.

    5. Approving the following Council appointments for three-year terms beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Ryan Peterson, Seat 8, Ward 11; Evelyn Wong, Seat 9, Ward 11; and Fatiha Feerayarre, Seat 12, Ward 6.

    6. Approving the following Council reappointment for a three-year term beginning, Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Amy Bergquist, Seat, 14, Ward 3.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contracts with organizations for the Partnership Engagement Fund This link open a new window(2022-00574)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
This link open a new windowJun 9, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Stormwater Management Program and Annual Report This link open a new window(2022-00452)

    1. 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 Annual Report for 2021 Activities. 

    2. 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.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Bicycle Advisory Committee appointments This link open a new window(2022-00579)

    1. Approving the following Council appointment for a two-year term beginning June 1, 2022, and ending May 31, 2024: Michael Andrus, Seat 3, Ward 3.

    2. Approving the following Council reappointments for two-year terms, beginning June 1, 2022, and ending May 31, 2024: Dan Miller, Seat 1, Ward 1; Georgianna Yantos, Seat 5, Ward 5; Deanna Newman, Seat 7, Ward 7; Aaron Shaffer, Seat 8, Ward 8; Elissa Schufman, Seat 9, Ward 9; Natalie Wagner, Seat 10, Ward 10; Maya Sheikh, Seat 11, Ward 11; and Brianne Whitcraft, Seat 12, Ward 12.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Hennepin Ave S Street Reconstruction Project: Layout approval, easements, repealing an associated one-way street, and parking restrictions This link open a new window(2022-00513)

    1. Approving the layout for the Hennepin Ave S Street Reconstruction Project, between Douglas Ave and W Lake St.

      Action Taken: Adopted

    2. Authorizing negotiation with private property owners to acquire easements and additional right-of-way, if necessary, for the project.

      Action Taken: Adopted

    3. Repealing One-Way Street No. 266 on Fremont Ave S from 180 feet west of Hennepin Ave S to 24th St W, and installing parking restrictions on the east side of Fremont Ave S from 180 feet west of Hennepin Ave S to the southerly curb line of 24th St W.

      Action Taken: Adopted

    4. Passage of Resolution directing the City Engineer to establish parking restrictions on Hennepin Ave S between Douglas Ave and W Lake St per the City Council approved layout.

      Action Taken: Adopted

    5. Deleting from the agenda a direction to Public Works staff to work with Metro Transit to:

      Ensure the $40 million appropriation from the State of Minnesota for the METRO E Line arterial bus rapid transit (a-BRT) is fully utilized. In line with the request of the Minneapolis Legislative delegation and Minnesota House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee Chair Frank Hornstein, Public Works shall ensure the bus lanes in the Hennepin Ave S Reconstruction Project Layout are full-time, dedicated, 24/7 lanes when the street opens following construction.

      Form an Area Parking Management Task Force that includes City staff, commercial (business and landlord), and residential stakeholders. The Task Force shall identify strategies and locations for implementing active curbside management and parking strategies along and adjacent to the Hennepin Avenue corridor between Douglas Avenue and Lake Street. Staff shall report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within one year on their progress. The Department should have a goal of implementing active curbside management and parking strategies prior to the beginning of street construction in 2024.

      Action Taken: Deleted from the agenda

Introduction & Referral Calendar

  1. Pedicab ordinance This link open a new window(2022-00561)

    1. Pursuant to notice, motion by Rainville to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 305 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Pedicabs, for first reading the referral to the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, amending the definition of pedicab to include electric-assisted vehicles.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to BIHZ meeting of Jun 21, 2022
  2. Paint booth (automotive refinishing) ordinance This link open a new window(2022-00575)

    1. Pursuant to notice, motion by Payne to introduce an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 47 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Energy and Air Pollution, for first reading and referral to the Public Health & Safety Committee, amending regulations related to paint facilities equipment and products containing Volatile Organic Compounds.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to PHS meeting of Jun 22, 2022

Resolutions

  1. 2022 Pride honorary resolution This link open a new window(2022-00639)

    1. Passage of Resolution declaring June 2022 "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two Spirit, Intersex, and Asexual Pride Month."

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. 2022 Immigrant Heritage Month, World Refugee Day, and Caribbean American Heritage Month honorary resolution This link open a new window(2022-00650)

    1. Passage of Resolution recognizing Immigrant Heritage Month, World Refugee Day, and Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Unfinished Business

  1. Appointment of City Coordinator This link open a new window(2022-00523)

    1. Considering the Mayor's nomination of Heather Johnston to the appointed position of City Coordinator for a four-year term beginning Jan 3, 2022.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Closed Session

  1. Litigation matter of Jaime Bunkholt v. City of Minneapolis, et al. This link open a new window(2022-00649)

    1. Approving the settlement of all claims, including claims for attorneys’ fees and costs, asserted in Jaime Bunkholt v. City of Minneapolis, et al., United States District Court File No. 22-cv-00462 (JRT/BRT), in the amount of $500,000, payable to Andrew Irlbeck Trust Account, from Fund/Org. 06900 1500100 145400; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Litigation matter of Jennifer LeMay, et al. v. Michael Mays and the City of Minneapolis This link open a new window(2022-00648)

    1. Approving the settlement of all claims, including claims for attorneys’ fees and costs, asserted in Jennifer LeMay, et al, v. City of Minneapolis, et al., United States District Court File No. 19-cv-02463 (JRT/BRT), in the amount of $150,000, payable to Padden Law First, PLLC Trust Account, from Fund/Org. 06900 1500100 145400; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Litigation matter of Matigida Kromah v. City of Minneapolis, et al. This link open a new window(2022-00647)

    1. Approving the settlement of all claims, known or unknown, related to the claims brought in Matigida Kromah v. The City of Minneapolis, et al, Court File No. 27-CV-21-8299 (4th Judicial District), in the amount of $390,000, according to the terms of the settlement agreement of the parties, payable to the Heartland Injury Law, P.A. from Fund/Org 06940 1500100 602013 145400; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute any documents necessary for settlement. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Litigation matter of Stacey Marable v. City of Minneapolis, et al. This link open a new window(2022-00646)

    1. Approving the settlement of all claims, known or unknown, related to the claims brought in Stacy Marable, et. al. v. City of Minneapolis, et. al., 27-cv-19-1488, in the amount of $150,000, according to the terms of the settlement agreement of the parties, payable to her attorneys Shoemaker & Shoemaker, from Fund/Org 06940 1500100 602013 145400; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute any documents necessary for settlement. 

    Action Taken: Adopted

Addendum

  1. 2022 Juneteenth honorary resolution This link open a new window(2022-00653)

    1. Passage of Resolution honoring and recognizing June 19, 2022, as an official holiday in the City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Announcements

Adjournment



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