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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
July 20, 2023 - 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
  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 windowJul 11, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Tom's Watch Bar, 609 Hennepin Ave, Suite #101, (Ward 3), Permanent Expansion of Premises and Sidewalk Cafe This link open a new window(2023-00648)
    1. Approving an application for Tom's Watch Bar, 609 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by TWB Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC408574 for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances. 
    2. Approving an application for Tom's Watch Bar, 609 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by TWB Minneapolis LLC, BLFood, LIC408575 for a Sidewalk Cafe license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances. 
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Liquor License Approvals for July 11, 2023 This link open a new window(2023-00651)
    1. Lunds & Byerlys Wines & Spirits, 1208 HARMON PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Lund Beverages LLC, BLAmend, LIC409074
    2. Porzana/Flora Room At Porzana, 200 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 200 Steak LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407113
    3. The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by My Bar LLC, BLAmend, LIC408694
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Liquor License Renewals for July 11, 2023 This link open a new window(2023-00659)
    View Items
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Gambling license approvals for July 11, 2023 This link open a new window(2023-00647)
    1. Firefighters for Healing, 225 3RD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC409308
    2. Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 2901 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC409279
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF) loan to HWJ Property, LLC: 1504 44th Ave N This link open a new window(2023-00654)

    1. Authorizing a Commercial Property Development Fund Loan of $300,000 to HWJ Property, LLC or its assigns to assist in the construction of a commercial building at 1504 44th Ave N.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Contract with Heska for Dri-Chem 4000 Analyzer This link open a new window(2023-00655)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Heska, in the amount of $0, for renewable lifetime lease of Dri-Chem 4000 Analyzer to perform critical laboratory testing for 36 months.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Youth at Work Grant Award This link open a new window(2023-00649)

    1. Accepting a grant from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), in the amount of $1,550,000, for the Step Up youth employment and training program.

    2. Authorizing a grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for the grant.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
Committee of the Whole
This link open a new windowJul 18, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. 3rd Precinct engagement This link open a new window(2023-00690)
    1. Approving a legislative directive related to the potential for co-locating Police Department (MPD) staff currently assigned to the Third Precinct within other precinct facilities.
      Action Taken: Adopted

    2. Motion by Chavez to eliminate the current Third Precinct location (3000 Minnehaha Ave) from any further consideration for a police precinct, and further that the City Council expresses its commitment not to house any police facility or functions at this site.

      Action Taken: Adopted
Policy & Government Oversight Committee
This link open a new windowJul 17, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Collective bargaining agreement: Stationary Engineers, Local 70 Unit, 2022 through 2025 This link open a new window(2023-00688)

    1. Authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with I.U.O.E Local 70, for the period Oct 1, 2022, through Sep 31, 2025, consistent with the terms of the Executive Summary; and authorizing the Labor Relations Director to implement the terms and conditions of the agreement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. State and federal funding opportunities for climate change mitigation, green infrastructure, water quality, or stormwater management This link open a new window(2023-00671)

    1. Approving a legislative directive related to state and federal funding opportunities for climate change mitigation, green infrastructure, water quality, or stormwater management.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contract with Medica Insurance Company for Employee Medical Plan Services This link open a new window(2023-00678)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Medica Insurance Company, in the amount of $12,400,000, for employee health plan administration services for three years, starting Jan 1, 2024 with an option to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Contracts for 2023 Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Funding This link open a new window(2023-00689)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Aliveness Project, Inc. for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance with Supportive Housing Services for an annual amount not to exceed $392,836, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.

    2. Authorizing contract with Clare Housing for Bloom Lake Flats Supportive Services for an annual amount not to exceed $94,571, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.

    3. Authorizing a contract with Clare Housing for Community Care Homes Housing Case Management for an annual amount not to exceed $90,756, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.

    4. Authorizing a contract with Clare Housing for Marshall Flats Supportive Services for an annual amount not to exceed $83,775, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.

    5. Authorizing a contract with Clare Housing for Scattered Site Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and Housing Case Management for an annual amount not to exceed $339,341, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.

    6. Authorizing contract with Rainbow Health for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for an amount not to exceed $2,391,000, for a three-year period, starting Jun 1, 2023.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Contract amendment with Special School District No. 1 for election administration services This link open a new window(2023-00676)

    1. Authorizing an extension to contract COM0001489 with Minneapolis Special School District #1, in the amount of $207,048, for a two-year term through Dec 31, 2025, for election administrative services provided by Elections and Voter Services.  

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Contract amendment with Thomas & Sons for Signals and Pedestrian Improvements This link open a new window(2023-00679)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003440 with Thomas & Sons, in the amount of $22,840 for a total amount not to exceed $1,542,840, for the Signals and Pedestrian Improvements Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Contract amendment with Project for Pride In Living for workforce development services This link open a new window(2023-00680)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003208 with Project for Pride in Living, in the amount of $5,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $10,000,000, for workforce development services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Contract amendment with Smart Data Solutions, LLC for scanning, record labeling, and data transfer services This link open a new window(2023-00681)

    1. Authorizing an extension to contract C-37324 with Smart Data Solutions, LLC for an additional twelve months, through May 31, 2024, for scanning, record labeling, and data transfer services for the City’s Enterprise Content Management System.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Contract amendments for police community chaplain services This link open a new window(2023-00682)
    View Items
    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Contract amendment with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for the support and maintenance of the City's geographic information system This link open a new window(2023-00685)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract C-42600 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. by the amount of $2,007,600 for a new total amount not to exceed $4,767,600, and a three-year extension through July 9, 2026, for support, maintenance, and professional services for the City’s geographic information system (GIS).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Legal Settlement: Ramone Brown v. City of Minneapolis, et al This link open a new window(2023-00677)

    1. Approving the settlement of the lawsuit of Ramone Brown v. City of Minneapolis and Ty Jindra by payment of $95,000 to Plaintiff and Plaintiff’s counsel as outlined in the settlement agreement, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Contract amendments with organizations providing services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative This link open a new window(2023-00684)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003750 with Central Neighborhood Development Organization, in the amount of $139,709 for a total amount not to exceed $789,709, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative. 

      Action Taken: Adopted

    2. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003748 with Metro Youth Diversion Center, in the amount of $283,449 for a total amount not to exceed $1,634,005, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative. 

      Action Taken: Adopted

    3. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003749 with Restoration Inc, in the amount of $263,449 for a total amount not to exceed $1,524,709, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative. 

      Action Taken: Adopted

    4. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006451 with Strength Group, in the amount of $139,709 for a total amount not to exceed $465,154, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative. 

      Action Taken: Adopted

    5. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003747 with We Push for Peace, in the amount of $409,709 for a total amount not to exceed $1,244,709, and an extension through Dec 31, 2023, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative. 

      Action Taken: Adopted

    6. Authorizing an increase to contract COM00003751 with TOUCH Outreach Inc, in the amount of $555,638 for a total amount not to exceed $3,208,158, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative. 

      Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Contract amendment with Canopy Roots, LLC for Behavioral Crisis Response services This link open a new window(2023-00686)

    1. Authorizing an increase to Contract COM0003838 with Canopy Roots, LLC by $1,450,000 for the August 2022 – August 2023 term, and by $2,900,000 for the August 2023 – August 2024 term, for a new contract amount not to exceed $13,350,000, for Behavioral Crisis Response team services.

    Action Taken: Adopted as amended
Public Health & Safety Committee
This link open a new windowJul 12, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service grant application for private property tree work This link open a new window(2023-00657)

    1. Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service for emerald ash borer related treatment, prevention, and replacement work.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Washburn Center for Children grant for School Based Clinic mental health services This link open a new window(2023-00658)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Washburn Center for Children, in the amount of $250,000, per year for three years with a possible two-year extension for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000, for School Based Clinic mental health services for the period Jul 1, 2023, to Jun 30, 2026, if extended, to Jun 30, 2028.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the Washburn Center for Children for the additional funds.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant award from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for wellness and fitness programs This link open a new window(2023-00661)

    1. Accepting an Assistance to Firefighters grant (AFG) from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in the amount of $135,681.81, for wellness and fitness programs.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Project Safe Neighborhood Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to assist sworn investigators This link open a new window(2023-00504)

    1. Passage of Resolution appropriating funds, in the amount of $175,000, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to support hiring of two temporary Civilian Investigators in the Violent Crimes Division of the Police Department.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Pollution Control Annual Registration (PCAR) program and fees legislative directive This link open a new window(2023-00656)

    1. Approving a legislative directive requesting an overview of and updates to the Pollution Control Annual Registration (PCAR) program and fees. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Contracts with organizations for the Partnership Engagement Fund This link open a new window(2023-00529)
    View Items
    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. 2023 Climate Equity Plan This link open a new window(2023-00407)

    1. Passage of Resolution adopting the 2023 Climate Equity Plan.

    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
This link open a new windowJul 13, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Sidewalk repair and construction assessments This link open a new window(2023-00449)

    1. Passage of Resolution adopting and levying the assessments and adopting the assessment roll for sidewalk repair and construction for the 2022 construction season on the list of properties dated June 20, 2023.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Grant from State of Minnesota for the Central City Storm Tunnel Construction Project This link open a new window(2023-00662)

    1. Passage of Resolution accepting a grant from the State of Minnesota, in the amount of $9,900,000, for the Central City Storm Tunnel Construction Project, and authorizing an agreement for the grant.

    2. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Public Works Department.

    3. Passage of Resolution authorizing the Local Government Special Appropriation Application for the Central City Storm Tunnel Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Pedestrian Advisory Committee appointments This link open a new window(2023-00663)

    1. Approving the following Council reappointment for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025: Tamir Mohamud, Seat 9, Ward 6.

    2. Approving the following Council appointments for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025: Zachary Wajda, Seat 1, Ward 1; Peter Grund, Seat 2, Ward 2; and Sarah Friese, Seat 6, Ward 13.

    3. Approving the following Council appointment for an unexpired two-year term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024: Eric Smith, Seat 14, Ward 7.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Lease with Minnesota State Patrol for storage space at the Minneapolis Impound Lot This link open a new window(2023-00664)

    1. Authorizing a lease with the State of Minnesota, for five years at $21,600 per year, for vehicle storage at the City’s Impound Lot.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  1. Gas franchise fee ordinance This link open a new window(2023-00717)

    1. Goodman and Jenkins give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Appendix C-2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas, Gas Franchise Fee, increasing the percentage rates of the franchise fees across all classes of customers.

    Action Taken: Notice given
  2. Electric franchise fee ordinance This link open a new window(2023-00718)

    1. Chughtai and Palmisano give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Appendix D-2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to The Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy, Electric Franchise Fee, increasing the percentage rates of the franchise fees across all classes of customers.

    Action Taken: Notice given

Resolutions

  1. Black Girl Magic honorary resolution This link open a new window(2023-00714)

    1. Passage of Resolution honoring and recognizing Black Girl Magic in the City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Closed Session

  1. Litigation matter of Ewan Leask v. City of Minneapolis This link open a new window(2023-00716)

    1. Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of Ewan Leask v. City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Received and filed

Announcements

Adjournment



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