Marked Agenda

1. Adopting the Business License Operating Conditions Agreement for Wild Greg's Saloon, 315 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Urban Entertainment LLC, BLAmend, LIC404139, allowing the applicant to retain the On-Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment License, subject to adherence to the conditions contained therein.
2. Rescinding Council Action No. 2022A-0385, Business License Operating Conditions for Wild Greg's Saloon, 315 1st Ave N, (Ward 3) submitted by Urban Entertainment, LLC., On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment License, passed May 26, 2022. 

Granting exclusive development rights to Classic Lake LLC or related entity for four parcels of City-owned property at 623 24th Ave N, 2316 Lyndale Ave N, 2316 1/2 Lyndale Ave N, and 2318 Lyndale Ave N for up to 12 months, with administrative extensions.

Adopting the Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan for the East Gateway development located at 2324 University Ave SE, 1027 Essex St SE, 935 Washington Ave SE, 917 Washington Ave SE, 901 Washington Ave SE, 219 Ontario St SE, 213 Ontario St SE, 2218 University Ave SE, 212 Ontario St SE, 206 Ontario St SE, 2030 University Ave SE, 211 Oak St SE, 213 Oak St SE, 219 Oak St SE, 801 Washington Ave SE, 807 Washington Ave SE, 809 Washington Ave SE, 815 Washington Ave SE, 900 Washington Ave SE, 925 Delaware St SE, 315 Ontario St SE, 321 Ontario St SE, 325 Ontario St SE, and 327 Ontario St SE.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration, amending provisions to reflect the executive mayor - legislative council government structure adopted by the voters at the 2021 Municipal Election:

1. Adding new Chapters 7 through 13 to form the City’s Administrative and Executive Departments, including the Offices of Public Service, City Attorney, and Community Safety; and
2. Repealing existing provisions in Chapters 17, 21, and 25 relating to the Offices of City Attorney, Internal Auditor, and City Coordinator.

Passage of Resolution accepting donations for event support for the South Minneapolis Seniors Fair Event.

Accepting the sole bid of American Environmental, LLC, submitted on Event 2042, in the amount of $905,243, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for Storm Sewer Inspection and Televising, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Otis Elevator Company, submitted on Event 1965, in the amount of $820,932, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Jerry Haaf Ramp Elevator Modernization project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the sole Best Value Procurement proposal of Versacon, Inc., in the amount of $2,415,352, including the base proposed amount and Alternates 1 - 5, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for construction services for the Minneapolis Fire Station No. 8 Corrective Maintenance and Modernization Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing a contract with M Health Fairview in the amount not to exceed $200,000, for a two-year term, to provide COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination services. 

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0002993 with the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center, using the contract form provided by the contractor, in the amount of $60,000 for a total amount not to exceed $140,000, and an extension through June 30, 2025, for veterinary services for Police K-9s.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004344 with Roya Media, LLC., in the amount of $135,700 for a total amount not to exceed $265,700, for communications and marketing services.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0003441 with Veit and Company, Inc, in the amount of $810,000 for a total amount not to exceed $13,201,379.75, for additional work to complete the Grand Ave S Reconstruction Project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0005658 with ASC Acquisition Company, LLC., in the amount of $16,990 for a total amount not to exceed $644,828, due to unforeseen conditions on the Minneapolis Parking Ramp Sign Replacement Project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0000901 with Remix Software, Inc., in the amount of $156,000 for a total amount not to exceed $327,667, and an extension for an additional three years, through Nov 30, 2025, for providing a street design and transportation planning solution.

Authorizing an increase to contract C99-13987 with Ungerboeck Systems International, Inc., in the amount of $734,917 for a total amount not to exceed $2,073,753.34, and an extension through Dec 31, 2027, for event activity software services at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Approving the settlement of the claims of Laura DeShane v. City of Minneapolis, et al, Case No. 21-1452, United States District Court, District of Minnesota, by payment of $6,000 to Plaintiff and $4,000 to Plaintiff's counsel, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

Approving the settlement of the claims of Deeqa Hussein v. City of Minneapolis, et al, Case No. 27-CV-21-15524, Hennepin County District Court, State of Minnesota, by payment of $7,800 to Plaintiff and $5,200 to Plaintiff's counsel, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

Approving the settlement of the lawsuit of Brenda Smith v. City of Minneapolis and Officer Does by payment of $100,000 to Brenda Smith and attorneys in the form of a check made out to Contreras & Metelska, P.A., and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Authorizing a contract with Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, using the contract form provided by the contractor, in the amount not to exceed $730,000, for a two-year term, to provide follow-up social services for community members and information support.

Accepting a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in the amount of $4,575,098.70, to be used for 15 additional firefighter positions.

Authorizing execution of a mutual aid agreement between several Twin Cities jurisdictions for response in public health and environmental health emergencies for the period of Jan 1, 2023, to Dec 31, 2028.

Considering a resolution approving the 2023 operating plans, special services, cost estimates, service charges, and the lists of 2023 service charges for the 48th & Chicago, Central Avenue, Dinkytown, Eat Street, Linden Hills, Lowry Hill, Stadium Village, and Uptown Special Service Districts (non-428A Districts), and authorizing the Department of Public Works to proceed with the work.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2023 Street Maintenance Assessment Project 1337M.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2023 Street Light Operation Fee Assessment Project 1337L. 

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 2023 State Park Road Account (SPRA) Program funding.

Authorizing a second budget amendment for the Lowry Hill Special Service District to carry forward only $39,484 of the $66,484 flat rate 2021 year-end budget surplus to its 2022 budget, and applying the remaining $27,000 to its 2023 budget to reduce the District’s service charges next year.

Johnson gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks, amending language regarding prescriptive denial, permissive denial, and discretionary issuance of right-of-way permits; standardizing fees for unpermitted work in the public right-of-way; and clarifying the permit denial appeal process:

1. Chapter 430 In General.
2. Chapter 437 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Construction.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Wonsley to introduce the subject matter of 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 relating to pollution control annual registration.

Motion by Goodman to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses--Miscellaneous, for first reading and referral to the Public Health & Safety Committee, adding a new Chapter 405 entitled "Security of Reproductive Healthcare Facilities" to establish signage allowances and prohibit disrupting access to and occupying driveways of reproductive healthcare facilities. (Unanimous consent required)

Directing staff to update the City's encampment closure policies and processes.

Directing the Office of Performance and Innovation and the Race, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Department to:

1. Study and analyze the existing practices of the City of Minneapolis in carrying out forced encampment removals or closures, particularly the role of law enforcement and the Police Department. Develop recommendations for non-police or minimal police involvement if and/or when the closure of a homeless encampment occurs. 

2. Consult with relevant City of Minneapolis departments and staff involved in the planning and execution of homeless encampment closures in developing these recommendations.

3. Include methods, best practices, and measures in these recommendations for ensuring the safety of city staff, contractors, and consultants, along with residents of the homeless encampment and residents in the surrounding neighborhood, while a forced encampment removal or closure is carried out.

4. Present these recommendations, a proposed timeline for implementation and/or next steps, and fiscal analysis of each recommendation to the Committee of the Whole no later than December 31, 2022.

Approving the settlement of all claims, including claims for attorneys’ fees and costs, asserted in Jamal Samaha, et al. v. City of Minneapolis, et al., United States District Court File No. 20-CV-01715 (KMM/DTS) and in Nekima Levy Armstrong, et al. v. City of Minneapolis, et al., United States District Court File No. 20-CV- 01645 (KMM/DTS), in the amount of $50,000 to each named Plaintiff, for the total sum of $600,000 to Plaintiffs, and with the non-monetary consideration set forth in the settlement agreement and release between the parties; payable to Gustafson Gluek PLLC for the Samaha named plaintiffs and to Fish & Richardson, P.C. for the Armstrong named Plaintiffs, from Fund/Org. 06900 1500100 145400; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute and file any documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.

Payne gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer, amending alcohol license application provisions to clarify and consolidate processes in order to remove barriers:

1. Chapter 362 Liquor Licenses.
2. Chapter 363 Wine Licenses.
3. Chapter 366 Beer Licenses.

Motion by Ellison to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 18A of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Target Market Program, for first reading and referral to the Policy & Government Oversight Committee, amending the sunset provision and the timing of the general industry category reviews for the Target Market Program. (Unanimous consent required)