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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
November 17, 2022 - 9:30 am
Room 317, City Hall
Members Present: Council Members Linea Palmisano (Vice-President), Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Lisa Goodman, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Emily Koski, and Andrew Johnson
Members Absent: Council Members Andrea Jenkins (President) and Jamal Osman
(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 to the proper Committees.
    Action Taken: Referred
Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee
Nov 7, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Land Sale: 1804 31st St E (2022-00940)
    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of Lot 3 (the easterly half approximately 1,833.5 SF) of the property located at 1804 31st St E (Disposition Parcel No. 2N-048) to Matthew Stanoch for $1,500, subject to conditions.

    2. Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of Lot 4 (the westerly half approximately 1,833.5 SF) of the property located at 1804 31st St E (Disposition Parcel No. 2N-048) to David Bassekle for $1,500, subject to conditions.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Interim Use Permit: Barbara Novy, 4530 Lyndale Ave S (2022-01029)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. 2022 Levy for Special Assessments relating to nuisance condition abatement, unpaid administrative enforcement fees and fines, Tenant Remedy Act, and renter relocation assistance (2022-01032)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Variances and site plan review appeal: Sarah Walbridge-Jones, 613 and 623 Van Buren St NE (2022-01031)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Rezoning: Deep Housing LLC, 613 and 623 Van Buren St NE (2022-01030)
    1. Approving an application submitted by Deep Housing LLC to rezoning (PLAN15394) the properties located at 613 Van Buren St NE and 623 Van Buren St NE from the R1A 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: Adopted
  6. Liquor license approvals for November 7, 2022 (2022-01026)
    1. AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown, 401 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Sage Client 265 LLC, BLAmend, LIC404906
    2. Clancey's, 3804 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Clancey's Meats & Fish Ltd, BLWine, LIC404929
    3. Dulono's Pizza, 118 4TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 4 VG Inc, BLAmend, LIC403200
    4. Dulono's Pizza, 118 4TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 4 VG Inc, BLFood, LIC403201
    5. Levy @ Guthrie Theater, 818 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership, BLLiqCat, LIC404136
    6. France 44 Events, 4351 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by France 44 Foods Inc, BLAmend, LIC405289
    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Liquor License Renewals for November 7, 2022 (2022-01027)
    1. Dilla's Ethiopian Restaurant, 1813 RIVERSIDE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Dilla's Bar and Restaurant Inc, BLLiquor, LIC78238
    2. Graze Provisions & Libations, 520 4TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Derived Hospitality LLC, BLLiquor, LIC391632
    3. Lawless Distilling Company, 2619 28TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Lawless Distilling Company LLC, BLDistill, LIC107966
    4. LAWLESS DISTILLING COMPANY, 2619 28TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Lawless Distilling Company LLC, BLDistill, LIC337743
    5. Petite Leon, 3800 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Petite Leon LLC, BLLiquor, LIC389200
    6. StilHeart, 124 3RD AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Tapped Beverage Company LLC, BLDistill, LIC381373
    7. The Cajun House, 2600 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Cajun House Inc, BLWine, LIC351058
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) 2022 Cultural Districts funding recommendations (2022-00993)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Minneapolis Homes: Financing Contingency Fund (2022-00997)
    1. Approving the creation of Minneapolis Homes: Financing Contingency Funding Pool.

    2. Authorizing agreements with the selected qualified developers or affiliated entities and authorizing the Director of the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development to make modifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Acceptance and appropriation of funds for the acquisition of emergency shelter for persons experiencing homelessness (2022-01052)
    1. Accepting funds from Hennepin County, in the amount of $2,500,000 to be used in addition to the City's $2,500,000 American Rescue Plan Act Fund contribution, to support the acquisition of an emergency shelter facility for persons experiencing homelessness, by Catholic Charities or an affiliated entity.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Carryforward of Year 2022 Tax Exempt Housing Revenue Bonds (2022-01050)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Rezoning: Upper Harbor Terminal, 3800 1st St N, 2 36th Ave N, 51 36th Ave N, 51 34th Ave N, 3360 1st St N, 3700 Washington Ave N, 3648 Washington Ave N, 3701 Washington Ave N, and 3639 Washington Ave N (2022-01034)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF) loan to 2518 North Second Street, LLC: 2518 2nd St N (2022-01033)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Loan for Building, Technology and Innovation Center (BTIC): 415 Royalston Ave N (2022-00992)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Committee of the Whole
Nov 15, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. City Council Ward Budget Guidelines (2022 Revision) (2022-01085)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Homeless encampments (2022-01058)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Policy & Government Oversight Committee
Nov 14, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Procurement reform ordinance (2022-00836)
    1. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration, amending procurement provisions relating to delegation of certain contract requirements; implementation of best value contracting; and procedures relating to the use of cooperative contracts and acceptance of commodity bids:

      1. Chapter 17 Finance Department.
      2. Chapter 18 Purchasing.
    2. Passage of Resolution approving the delegation to staff of authority to enter into procurement contracts of less than or equal to $175,000, notwithstanding any deviations from form contracts previously adopted by Council for contracts of up to $175,000.

    3. Passage of Resolution approving revision of the review requirements for, and membership of, the Permanent Review Committee (“PRC”).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Target Market Program ordinance (2022-01006)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Appointed position in the Human Resources Department: Director of Labor Relations (2022-01062)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Appointed position in the Office of Community Safety: Neighborhood Safety Director (2022-01063)
    1. Adopting findings that the proposed position meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the appointed position, evaluated at 693 total points, and allocated to Grade 15.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the salary schedule for the position, which has a salary range of $138,603 to $164,304, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective November 17, 2022.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Appointed position in the Office of Community Safety: Community Safety Chief of Staff (2022-01064)
    1. Adopting findings that the proposed position meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the appointed position, evaluated at 713 total points, and allocated to Grade 15.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the salary schedule for the position, which has a salary range of $142,679 to $169,136, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective November 17, 2022.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Transfer of funds from the Minneapolis Police Department to the Information Governance Division of the City Clerk's Office for public safety data practices requests (2022-01079)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Technical amendment to the 2022 Six-Year Capital Program for the Hiawatha Training & Recruitment Center and Water Distribution Facility Projects (2022-01081)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Gift acceptance from Local Progress for lodging and related travel expenses (2022-01089)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. 2022 property tax special assessment of delinquent utility charges (2022-01076)
    1. Approving the 2022 property tax special assessments for delinquent utility charges as indicated on the 2022 Property Tax Special Assessment List.

    2. Authorizing Utility Billing to cancel any assessments as a result of payment.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) Appointments (2022-01086)
    1. Approving the following Council appointments for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024: Owen Augustus Hansen, Seat 2, Ward 1; Jordan Leick, Seat 6, Ward 3; Ray Schoch, Seat 7, Ward 4; Kimberly Caprini, Seat 8, Ward 4; Ethan Komoroski, Seat 25, Ward 13; Dylan McMahon, Seat 26, Ward 13.

    2. Approving the following Council reappointments for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024: Jake McCormick, Seat 1, Ward 1; Amity Foster, Seat 5, Ward 3; Erica Mauter, Seat 11, Ward 6; Thorbjorn Adam, Seat 12, Ward 6; John Bernstein, Seat 13; Mike Erlandson, Seat 14, Ward 7; Jonathan Ahn, Seat 15, Ward 8; Matt Kazinka, Seat 17, Ward 9; Katie Jones, Seat 19, Ward 10; Risa Hustad, Seat 21, Ward 11; Willie Bridges, Seat 22, Ward 11.

    3. Approving the following Mayoral reappointments for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2024: Eric Won, Seat 27, Ward 4; Eamonn Schmitz, Seat 29, Ward 9; Courtney Schroeder, Seat 30, Ward 13; Dan McConnell, Seat 31, Ward 2.

    4. Waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 14.180) for John Bernstein.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Bid for Alley Snow Plowing Services (2022-01065)
    1. Accepting the bid of Kevitt Excavating LLC, on Event 2091, in the estimated amount of $437,500, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for Alley Snow Plowing services, and authorizing a contract for the service, for a one-year term, Nov 1, 2022, through Oct 31, 2023, with the option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods, all in accordance with City specifications.

    2. Accepting the bid of Stonepros LLC, on Event 2091, in the estimated amount of $123,750, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for Alley Snow Plowing services, and authorizing a contract for the service, for a one-year term, Nov 1, 2022, through Oct 31, 2023, with the option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods, all in accordance with City specifications. 

    3. Accepting the bid of AAA Building Maintenance Co LLC, on Event 2091, in the estimated amount of $115,000, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for Alley Snow Plowing services, and authorizing a contract for the service, for a one-year term, Nov 1, 2022, through Oct 31, 2023, with the option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Bid for Pavement Profiling and Roto Milling Services (2022-01066)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Request for Proposals for Next Generation Time Keeping and Scheduling (2022-01067)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Customization of contract form with Granicus LLC for Rental Data Scraping Services (2022-01080)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Contract with League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for PATROL, a Peace Officer Accredited Training Online subscription (2022-01082)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Contract with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for IT sourcing consulting services (2022-01083)
    1. Authorizing a contract with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, with a not to exceed amount of $680,000, for a two-year term, to provide sourcing consulting services for the IT Department.

    2. Authorizing customization of the City’s Terms and Conditions for Professional Services Contracts, including, pursuant to the parties’ negotiations, the mutual elimination of defense, indemnification, and hold harmless obligations.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  17. Master Contract amendment with Northpoint Health & Wellness Center, Inc. for medical and social services (2022-01074)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  18. Contract amendment with Rachel Contracting, LLC. for the Demolition of 30 West Lake St (2022-01068)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  19. Contract amendment with LRG Technologies for mobile lighting trailers (2022-01061)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  20. Contract amendment with LRG Technologies for mobile video surveillance trailers (2022-01069)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  21. Contract amendment with Bituminous Roadways, Inc. for providing Hot Mix Asphalt (2022-01070)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  22. Contract amendment with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for engineering and design services for Hennepin Ave Street Reconstruction Project (2022-01072)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  23. Contract amendments for 2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programming (2022-01073)
    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001208 with Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority, in the amount of $590,402,for a new not to exceed amount of $2,313,206, for tenant-based rental housing assistance out of 2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding.

    2. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004578 with Clare Housing, in the amount of $242,758, for a new not to exceed amount of $485,516, for tenant-based rental housing assistance out of 2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding.

    3. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004579 with Clare Housing, in the amount of $81,178, for a new not to exceed amount of $162,356, for site-based supportive services at Clare Housing’s Marshall Flats facility out of 2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  24. Contract amendment with Veit and Company, Inc. for the Upper Harbor Terminal Grading and Demo Project (2022-01075)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  25. Contract amendment with Everlaw, Inc. for E-discovery and redaction software (2022-01078)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  26. Lease agreement with Northgate Development LLC for space at 1200 Plymouth Ave N (2022-01071)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  27. Lease agreement with The 927 Building, LLC for space for the North Minneapolis Promise Zone (2022-01077)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Health & Safety Committee
Nov 9, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. Security of Reproductive Healthcare Facilities ordinance (2022-00998)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Contract amendment with Minnesota Timberwolves for Police to provide bomb detection at Target Center (2022-01036)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contract with Minnesota Twins for bomb detection at Target Field (2022-01035)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Training reimbursement from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) (2022-01048)
    1. Accepting a reimbursement from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE), in the amount of $117,300, for MBFTE-approved training conducted between Jul 1, 2022, and Jun 30, 2023.

    2. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to Fire Department.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Public Health Advisory Committee appointments (2022-01055)
    1. Approving the following Council appointment for a two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Lisa Pogoff, Seat 7, Ward 7.

    2. Approving the following reappointment for a two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Meredith Martinez, Seat 16, Hennepin County Human Services & Public Health.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. 2022 World Children's Day (2022-01057)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
Nov 10, 2022 - Committee Report
  1. 2022 Sanitary Sewer Availability Charges (SAC): Appropriation and revenue increase (2022-01037)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. 2023 Street Resurfacing Program: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearings (2022-01038)
    1. Passage of Resolution designating the improvement of certain existing streets in the 2023 Street Resurfacing Program, Special Improvement of Existing Streets No. 2348 (CPV2256).

    2. Adopting report receiving the cost estimate of $4,737,980, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting public hearings as follows:

      1. February 16, 2023, for Bloomington Ave S.
      2. February 16, 2023, for 4th Ave S.
      3. February 16, 2023, for Folwell East and Northwest Residential.
      4. March 2, 2023, for 46th Ave S.
      5. March 2, 2023, for Park Ave S.
      6. March 2, 2023, for Minnehaha Residential.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contract and easement with Canadian Pacific for the 37th Ave NE (Central Ave NE to Stinson Blvd NE) Street Reconstruction Project (2022-01039)
    1. Authorizing a contract with Canadian Pacific, in the amount of $210,420.60, for the purpose of upgrading the existing railroad crossing at 37th Ave NE as a part of the 37th Ave NE Street Reconstruction Project, from Central Ave NE to Stinson Blvd NE. 

    2. Authorizing an easement agreement with Canadian Pacific to allow the City to work within the railroad right-of-way. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. METRO Blue Line Extension Business Advisory Committee and Community Advisory Committee appointments (2022-01040)
    1. Approving the following appointments to the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit (BLRT) Business Advisory Committee (BAC) for terms beginning Nov 17, 2022: Donna Sanders, West Broadway Business and Area Coalition, Ward 5; and Jamar Smith, Northside Investment Cooperative Enterprise, Ward 5.

    2. Approving the following reappointment to the BLRT Business Advisory Committee (BAC) for a term beginning Nov 17, 2022: Christopher Webley, New Rules, Ward 5.

    3. Approving the following reappointment to the BLRT Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for a term beginning Nov 17, 2022: Giuseppe Marrari, Ward 5.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Agreements with Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Plymouth Ave Bridge Rehabilitation Project (2022-01041)
    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing a cooperative funding agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for requested improvements related to the 2023 rehabilitation of the Plymouth Ave Bridge over I-94, and authorizing the expenditure of an estimated $200,000 for enhanced streetlighting and bridge railings.

    2. Passage of Resolution authorizing a MnDOT utility agreement in the amount of $80,000 for reimbursement of work performed by Public Works in support of the Plymouth Ave Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

    3. Passage of Resolution increasing the appropriation and revenue for the Public Works Department by $61,000 for MnDOT reimbursement of Traffic Department work in support of the Plymouth Ave Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Park Lane Neighborhood Street Reconstruction: Project Designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing (2022-01042)
    1. Passage of Resolution designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the Park Lane Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 2336 (PV131).

    2. Adopting report receiving the cost estimate in the amount of $1,870,672 for street reconstruction improvements and $165,000 for cobblestone streetscape enhancement, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting a public hearing for Jan 19, 2023, to consider the project, assessments, and the abandonment and removal of areaways in conflict with the project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Capital project closeouts with appropriation, bond reallocation, and revenue adjustments within the City's Capital Project, Enterprise Funds, and Declaration of Official Intent to issue bonds (2022-01043)
    1. Passage of Resolution amending the 2022 Capital Improvement Appropriation Resolution by authorizing closure and appropriation adjustments for capital projects and programs, as indicated on Schedules A - C, and reallocations and redistributions of excess revenues and bond proceeds to projects requiring additional funding; and requesting the concurrent approval of the Board of Estimate & Taxation for the reallocation of excess bond proceeds.

    2. Passage of Resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds in the amount of $2,076,000 for certain purposes other than the purchase of public utilities; and requesting the Board of Estimate & Taxation authorize the City to incur such indebtedness and issue and sell City of Minneapolis bonds.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Warehouse District Live Block Event Permit: Oct 28-29, 2022 (2022-01044)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Updates to the Parking and Mobility Services Fee and Rate Schedule (2022-01045)
    Action Taken: Adopted

Introduction & Referral Calendar

  1. Temporary housing ordinance (2022-01025)
    Action Taken: Returned to author

Resolutions

  1. 2022 Transgender Day of Remembrance honorary resolution (2022-01136)
    Action Taken: Adopted

Announcements

Adjournment

  1. 2023 City Budget: Public hearings (2022-01056)
    Action Taken: Continued to meeting of Dec 6, 2022


Next City Council meeting: Dec 6, 2022

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