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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
August 3, 2023 - 9:30 am
Room 317, City Hall
Members Present: Council Members Andrea Jenkins (President), Linea Palmisano (Vice-President), Elliott Payne, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Lisa Goodman, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Emily Koski, and Andrew Johnson
Members Absent: Council Member Robin Wonsley
(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

Budget Committee
Aug 1, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Appointed positions in the Police Department: Deputy Police Chief (2023-00624)

    1. Adopting findings that the proposed position of Deputy Police Chief, evaluated at 733 total points and allocated to Grade 16, meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; approving the retitling of three appointed positions in the unclassified service; and approving two new positions to this new title.

    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 positions, which have a salary range of $153,524 to $181,995, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective August 3, 2023.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Local approval of special law: Deputy Police Chiefs (2023-00734)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 52, Article 10, Section 33, removing the pre-existing state law limitation on the number of deputy chiefs of police and inspectors of police that may be appointed by the chief of police of the city of Minneapolis, and amending the term “patrolman” to instead refer to “patrol officer.”

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Appointed position in the Health Department: Director Public Health Initiatives (2023-00643)

    1. Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Public Health Initiatives meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 558 total points and allocated to Grade 12.

    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 $116,217 to $137,766, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective August 3, 2023.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Truth and Reconciliation programming (2023-00719)

    1. Passage of Resolution amending the 2023 General Appropriation Resolution by appropriating $265,000 within the 2023 Race, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Department operating budget for a Truth and Reconciliation program.

    Action Taken: Adopted
Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee
Jul 25, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Taberna, 3126 Lake St W, (Ward 7), On-Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment (2023-00706)
    1. Approving an application for Taberna, 3126 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Taberna LLC, BLAmend, LIC408356 for an On-Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Land sale: 19 E 26th St to Partners in Property Commercial Land Trust (PIPCLT) (2023-00506)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving the sale of the property at 19 E 26th St (Disposition Parcel No. TF-1017) to Partnership in Property Commercial Land Trust or an affiliated entity for $180,000. 

    2. Authorizing a write down of the sales price from the fair reuse value of $380,000 to $180,000 for 19 E 26th St, subject to the terms described in the term sheet.

    3. Authorizing execution of a redevelopment contract with Partnership in Property Commercial Land Trust or an affiliated entity and related documents in accordance with the attached term sheet.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Minneapolis Homes: Financing Round 3 Property Sales (2023-00650)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Order to Raze and Remove Building: 2815 14th Ave S (2023-00705)

    1. Adopting the findings of the Nuisance Condition Process Review Panel (NCPRP) to uphold the Inspection Director's Order to Raze and Remove Building located at 2815 14th Ave S, and approving demolition of the property. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Demolition of Historic Resource appeal: Gretchen Arana, 5005 Lyndale Ave S (2023-00683)
    1. Denying an appeal submitted by Gretchen Arana from the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission approving a Demolition of Historic Resource application (PLAN16373) to demolish the property located at 5005 Lyndale Ave S in the Potential Washburn Park Residential Historic District.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Certificate of Appropriateness appeal: Michael Margulies on behalf of Amory Holdings, LLC, 2900 Hennepin Ave (2023-00708)

    1. Granting an appeal submitted by Michael Margulies, on behalf of Armory Holdings, LLC, regarding conditions #1 and #2 of the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission approving a Certificate of Appropriateness application (PLAN16167) to allow for repairs and replacement of the signs and lighting at the Uptown Theater, an individual landmark, located at 2900 Hennepin Ave.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Liquor License Approvals for July 25, 2023 (2023-00703)
    1. Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis-Mill District, 708 3RD ST S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by SA Hospitality Management LLC, BLLiqCat, LIC409446

    2. Zhora Darling, 509 1ST AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bonnie McMurray LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407080 for an On-Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment license, subject to conditions and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Liquor License Renewals for July 25, 2023 (2023-00709)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Snow and ice removal as an element in the rental license tiering process (2023-00653)

    1. Approving a legislative directive related to obtaining information regarding including noncompliance with MCO Chapter 445- Snow and Ice Removal as an element in the rental license tiering process. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Appropriation for City-owned property: 10 and 30 W Lake St (2023-00713)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of an amount not to exceed $850,000 for the building demolition and site restoration for the former Kmart building on 10 W Lake St and $25,000 for property management.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Request for Proposals for non-law enforcement development of the city-owned land at 2600 Minnehaha Ave S (2023-00720)

    1. Passage of Resolution supporting the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for non-law enforcement development of the city-owned land at 2600 Minnehaha Ave S.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Public utility easement vacation: Port of Minneapolis, LLC, a portion of the public utility easement dedicated in the Upper Harbor Redevelopment plat (2023-00707)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Port of Minneapolis, LLC to vacate (Vac-1781) a portion of the public utility easement dedicated in the Upper Harbor Redevelopment plat.

    2. Passage of Resolution vacating a portion of the public utility easement dedicated in the Upper Harbor Redevelopment plat (Vac-1781).

    Action Taken: Adopted
Committee of the Whole
Aug 1, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Truth and Reconciliation Program work plan (2023-00732)

    1. Approving a legislative directive related to the Truth and Reconciliation Program work plan. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
Policy & Government Oversight Committee
Jul 31, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. 2023 Quarterly Donations Reports (2023-00472)

    1. Passage of Resolution accepting 2nd Quarter 2023 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Collective bargaining agreements: Minneapolis Public Works Engineers Association, 2022 and 2023-2025 (2023-00724)

    1. Authorizing collective bargaining agreements with the Minneapolis Public Works Engineers Association, for the periods Jan 1, 2022, through Dec 31, 2022; and Jan 1, 2023, through Dec 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
  3. Bid for TC IPTV Distribution System Project for Target Center (2023-00725)

    1. Accepting the sole bid of Creative Realities, Inc., submitted for Event 2552, in the amount of $2,315,000, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the TC IPTV Distribution System Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Contracts with CORDIA (formerly NRG Energy Center Minneapolis LLC) for steamed and chilled water service (2023-00721)

    1. Authorizing a contract with CORDIA for the annual amount not to exceed $350,000, for a five-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods, for steamed and chilled water service for the Hawthorne Municipal Ramp.

    2. Authorizing a contract with CORDIA for the annual amount not to exceed $270,000, for a five-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods, for steamed and chilled water service for the Leamington Municipal ramp.

    3. Authorizing a contract with CORDIA for the annual amount not to exceed $38,000, for a five-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods, for steamed and chilled water service for the10th & Hennepin Municipal ramp. 

    4. Authorizing a contract with CORDIA for the annual amount not to exceed $35,000, for a five-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional five-year periods, for steamed and chilled water service for the Federal Courts Municipal ramp. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Contract with Specialized Environmental Technologies for yard waste, organics, fall bunched leaves, and standard street sweepings processing and disposal services (2023-00722)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Specialized Environmental Technologies, a Waste Management of MN company, in the amount of $9,000,000, for a five-year period, from Apr 1, 2024, through Mar 31, 2029, for yard waste, organics, fall bunched leaves, and standard street sweepings processing and disposal services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for engineering and design services for the Minneapolis Highway Safety Improvement and Safe Routes to School Projects (2023-00723)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. in the amount of $1,615,374, for engineering and design services for the Minneapolis Highway Safety Improvement and Safe Routes to School Projects.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Contract amendment with various entities to provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and related mobile equipment support services (2023-00726)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract C-44292 with Hennepin HealthCare Systems, Inc., in the amount of $364,635.65 for a new total amount not to exceed $766,920.15, and a three-year extension through Dec 31, 2025, for the use of City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

    2. Authorizing an increase to contract C-44294 with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, in the amount of $128,105.62 for a new total amount not to exceed $269,543.62, and a three-year extension through Dec 31, 2025, for the use of City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

    3. Authorizing an increase to contract C-44293 (mobile) with the University of Minnesota, in the amount of $58,723.57 for a new total amount not to exceed $124,309.72, and a three-year extension through Dec 31, 2025, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

    4. Authorizing an increase to contract C-44309 with the University of Minnesota, in the amount of $125,230.86 for a new total amount not to exceed $263,493.86, and a three-year extension through Dec 31, 2025, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Contracts with agencies for the 2023 Community Outreach and Safety Program (2023-00727)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Cedar Riverside Community Council, in the amount of $470,000, for Aug 15, 2023, to Aug 31, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms, based on funding availability, for the Community Outreach and Safety Program in 2023.

    2. Authorizing a contract with Northside Residents Redevelopment Council, in the amount of $500,000, for Aug 15, 2023, to Aug 31, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms, based on funding availability, for the Community Outreach and Safety Program in 2023.

    3. Authorizing a contract with The SEECCA Group (Supporting & Empowering Equity & Community through Collaboration, Advocacy, and Access), in the amount of $150,000, for Aug 15, 2023, to Aug 31, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for two additional one-year terms, based on funding availability, for the Community Outreach and Safety Program in 2023.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Agreement with National Alliance of Preservation Commissions to sponsor biannual preservation conference in 2026 (2023-00729)

    1. Authorizing an agreement with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions to sponsor the FORUM 2026 conference event held in July 2026. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Health & Safety Committee
Jul 26, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Grant from Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department for Health Mentor Model Project at School Based Clinics (2023-00710)

    1. Accepting a grant from Hennepin County Services and Public Health Department, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,450,000 over a five-year period from Aug 1, 2023, through Jun 30, 2028, to provide the Health Mentor Model at the following High Schools: Edison, FAIR, Henry, Roosevelt, and South SBCs.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with Hennepin County Services and Health Department for the grant funds.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
Jul 27, 2023 - Committee Report
  1. Snow and Ice removal from public sidewalk assessments (2023-00557)

    1. Passage of Resolution adopting and levying the assessments and adopting the assessment roll for sidewalk snow and ice removal from public sidewalks for the 2022-2023 winter season on the list of properties dated June 1, 2023.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Central Avenue Special Service District Advisory Board appointment (2023-00691)

    1. Approving the following Council appointment for a two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Elizabeth Richardson, Seat 1, Ward 1. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Eat Street Special Service District Advisory Board appointment (2023-00692)

    1. Approving the following Council appointment for a two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Nick Raverty, Seat 2, Ward 10. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Uptown Special Service District Advisory Board appointments (2023-00693)

    1. Approving the following Council appointments for unexpired two-year terms beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Laura McGraw, Seat 2; Jordan Ennenga, Seat 3; and Andy Finn, Seat 6.

    2. Waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 14.180) for Laura McGraw, Jordan Ennenga, and Andy Finn.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Special Service Districts: 2022 annual reports and year-end budget procedures (2023-00695)

    1. Authorizing 2022 year-end budget procedures for the 48th & Chicago, 50th and France, 54th & Lyndale, Bloomington-Lake, Central Avenue, Chicago-Lake, Dinkytown, East Lake Street, Eat Street, Linden Hills, Lowry Hill, Lyndale-Lake, Stadium Village, Uptown, and West Broadway Improvement Special Service Districts.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Thursdays Downtown Large Block Event Permit: June 8 to Sept 28, 2023 (2023-00697)

    1. Approving the application submitted by the Minneapolis Downtown Council for a large block event permit to allow Thursdays Downtown to be held every Thursday between June 8, 2023, and Sept 28, 2023, on Nicollet Mall between Washington Ave and 10th St S, and to operate outside the hours permitted under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 455.35(c)(1).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Summer at Orchestra Hall Large Block Event Permit: July 15, 2023 (2023-00698)

    1. Approving the application submitted by the Minnesota Orchestral Association for a large block event permit to allow the Summer at Orchestra Hall musical festival to be held July 15, 2023, on 11th St S between Marquette Ave S and Nicollet Mall, and to operate outside the hours permitted under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 455.35(c)(1).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Uptown Art Fair Large Block Event Permit: Aug 4-6, 2023 (2023-00699)

    1. Approving the application submitted by the Uptown Association for a large block event permit to allow the Uptown Art Fair to be held Aug 4-6, 2023, on Hennepin Ave S between W 28th St and W 31st St, and to operate outside the hours permitted under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 455.35(c)(1).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Zach Bryan Tailgate Party Block Event Permit: Aug 9, 2023 (2023-00700)

    1. Approving the application submitted by Target Center and ASM Global for a large block event permit to allow the Zach Bryan Tailgate Party to be held Aug 9, 2023, on 1st Ave N between 6th St N and 7th St N, and to operate outside the hours permitted under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 455.35(c)(1).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Mexican Independence Day Large Block Event Permit: Sept 17, 2023 (2023-00701)

    1. Approving the application submitted by Sabri Properties LLC for a large block event permit to allow the Mexican Independence Day Block Party to be held on Sept 17, 2023, on E Lake St between 2nd Ave S and Portland Ave S; and on 5th Ave S between E 28th St and E 31st St, and to operate outside the hours permitted under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 455.35(c)(1).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. City-led sidewalk snow and ice removal pilots and online interactive tracking tool: 2024 Supplemental Budget recommendation (2023-00712)

    1. Endorsing budget recommendations for proposed pilots for city-led sidewalk snow and ice removal programs and the online interactive tool for tracking street and sidewalk clearing, and encouraging the inclusion of these items in the Mayor’s proposed 2024 Supplemental Budget.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Introduction & Referral Calendar

  1. Gas franchise fee ordinance (2023-00717)

    1. Pursuant to notice, motion by Goodman and Jenkins to introduce 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, for first reading and referral to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee, increasing the percentage rates of the franchise fees across all classes of customers.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to PWI meeting of Aug 10, 2023
  2. Electric franchise fee ordinance (2023-00718)

    1. Pursuant to notice, motion by Chughtai and Palmisano to introduce 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, for first reading and referral to the Public Works & Infrastructure Committee, increasing the percentage rates of the franchise fees across all classes of customers.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to PWI meeting of Aug 10, 2023

Announcements

Adjournment

  1. 2024 City Budget (2023-00739)

    1. Adjourn to August 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber for the purpose of receiving Mayor Jacob Frey's 2024 Budget Address.

    Action Taken: Continued to meeting of Aug 15, 2023


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