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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
January 25, 2024 - 9:30 am
Room 350, Public Service Center (PSC)
Members Present: Council Members Elliott Payne (President), Aisha Chughtai (Vice-President), Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, Emily Koski, Aurin Chowdhury, and Linea Palmisano
(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
Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee
Jan 18, 2024 - Committee Report
  1. Election judge and deputy city clerk appointments for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election (2024-00043)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Gift acceptance from the Big Cities Health Coalition of travel expenses lodging, and appropriate incidentals (2024-00040)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. 2023 Youth Activities: Sports Registration Fee grant for various arts programs (2024-00049)
    1. Accepting a grant from Hennepin County, in the amount of $228,511, for Youth Activities: Sports Registration Fees for the following arts organizations: Lundstrum Performing Arts, in the amount of $71,827; Threads Dance Project, in the amount of $29,040; Minnesota Dance Theatre, in the amount of $38,020; and Center for Performing Arts, in the amount $89,624.

    2. Authorizing agreements with Hennepin County, Lundstrum Performing Arts, Threads Dance Project, Minnesota Dance Theatre, and Center for Performing Arts Minneapolis, or related entities, to implement the grants.

    3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Department.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities appointments (2024-00045)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Membership agreement for the SMART Grant Collaborative organized by the Open Mobility Foundation (2024-00042)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Bid for 29th Ave NE ADA Pedestrian Ramp Improvement Project (2024-00013)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Bid for Providing Labor and Equipment for Pavement Sawing (2024-00014)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Bid for Crushing Rubble Concrete (2024-00016)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Bid for Target Center Arena Folding Chairs and Storage Carts (2024-00020)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Contracts with various vendors for investment brokerage services (2024-00033)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Contract with 4RM+ULA for George Floyd Square, Community Priorities and Vision, Engagement Services (2024-00038)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Contract with Accenture LLP, for data management technology services (2024-00039)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Contract amendment with Urban Elevator Service MN, LLC., for the Convention Center Public Elevator Modernization Project (2024-00029)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Contract amendment with Minger Construction Company, Inc. for the 15th St E Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (2024-00030)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Contract amendment with Keystone Compensation Group LLC for classification and compensation services (2024-00031)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  16. Contract amendment with Rachel Contracting LLC for the Kmart demolition project (2024-00032)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  17. Contract amendment with Egan Company for the Fridley Campus Electrical Rehabilitation Construction project (2024-00036)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  18. Contract amendment with Meyer Contracting, Inc. for the Signals, Storm Sewer & Curb Ramp Improvements project (2024-00037)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  19. Vehicle No-Fault Benefit Claim Processing Authorization - Flavio Marcelo Lala Sinchi (2024-00055)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  20. Contract amendment with Rachel Contracting LLC for contract closeout for the Hiawatha Public Works - Phase II Demolition Project (2024-00034)
    Action Taken: Adopted
Business, Housing & Zoning Committee
Jan 16, 2024 - Committee Report
  1. Liquor license approvals for January 16, 2024 (2024-00021)
    1. AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown, 401 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Sage Client 265 LLC, BLAmend, LIC412728
      Action Taken: Adopted
    2. Brew Lab 101, 25 4TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Burquefit, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC412609
      Action Taken: Adopted
    3. Brew Lab 101, 25 4TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Burquefit, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC412610
      Action Taken: Adopted
    4. TXT Wine & Spirits, 700 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by TXT LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC406445
      Action Taken: Adopted
    5. Levy Restaurants, 600 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership, BLAmend, LIC412476
      Action Taken: Adopted
    6. Lyon's Pub, 16 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Lymar Inc, BLAmend, LIC412869
      Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Liquor License Renewals for January 16, 2024 (2024-00012)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Gambling license approvals for January 16, 2024 (2024-00015)
    1. City of Lakes Hockey Association, 225 THOMAS AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by City of Lakes Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC412884
    2. Fridley Lions Club, 609 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Fridley Lions Club, BLGeneral, LIC412883
    3. Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 4155 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC412989
    4. Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 1070 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC412990
    5. NE Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 1404 QUINCY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by NE Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC412773
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Heritage Preservation Commission appointments (2024-00018)
    1. Approving Carole Merrill for Council appointment, Seat 9, Ward 3, for a three-year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2026.
    2. Approving Kelly Fischer for Council appointment, Seat 8, Ward 9, for a three-year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2026.
    3. Approving Travis Herr for Council appointment, Seat 1, Ward 13, for an unexpired term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    4. Approving Toshihiko Karato for Council appointment, Seat 7, Ward 13, for a three-year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2026.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Rezoning: 927 Building LLC, 1828 Dupont Ave N (2024-00022)
    1. Approving an application submitted by 927 Building LLC, to rezone (PLAN17078) the property located at 1828 Dupont Ave N by adding the TP Transitional Parking Overlay District for a parking lot, retaining the BF13 Interior 3 Built Form Overlay District.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    Action Taken: Adopted
Climate & Infrastructure Committee
Jan 18, 2024 - Committee Report
  1. The Great Northern Ice Bar Event Permit: Jan 26-28 and Jan 31 - Feb 4, 2024 (2024-00023)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for programmatic maintenance (2024-00024)
    Action Taken: Adopted as amended
  3. Contract with Hennepin County for waste disposal services (2024-00025)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Contract amendment to agreement with Hennepin County to offset organics tipping fees paid by the City for processing of organics collected through the organics recycling program (2024-00027)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. North Transfer Station Revitalization Project Appropriation Amendment (2024-00035)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Updates to Parking and Mobility Services Fee and Rate Schedule (2024-00041)
    Action Taken: Referred to CI meeting of Feb 1, 2024
  7. Grant application to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services for Municipal Infiltration/Inflow reduction (2024-00028)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Adjusted 2024 Capital Appropriations for Lake at Nicollet Reopening Project and Fremont Alley Project (2024-00026)
    1. Passage of Resolution amending the 2024 Capital Appropriation Resolution by increasing the revenue in the Street Car Value Capture Fund by $200,000 and appropriating $200,000 to the Lake at Nicollet Reopening project; and decreasing the appropriations to the Alley Renovation Program by $250,000 and the Major Pavement Maintenance Program by $250,000 and increasing the appropriation to the Unpaved Alley Construction Program by $500,000.

    2. Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City’s issuance and sale of bonds in the amount of $50,000.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) grant for private sewer lateral repairs (2024-00044)
    1. Accepting a grant from Metropolitan Council Environmental Services in the amount of $230,000 to provide grants to property owners to replace or repair failing private sewer line laterals. 

    2. Authorizing an agreement with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for the grant.

    3. Passage of Resolution appropriating funds to the Public Works Department.

    Action Taken: Adopted
Committee of the Whole
Jan 23, 2024 - Committee Report
  1. Appointment of Council Members to various boards, commissions, and committees (2024-00007)
    Action Taken: Adopted, does not require Mayor's signature
  2. City Council Rules of Order (2024 revision) (2024-00003)
    Action Taken: Adopted, does not require Mayor's signature
  3. Support of permanent ceasefire and preventing loss of human life in the Middle East (2024-00011)
    Action Taken: Adopted as amended
Public Health & Safety Committee
Jan 17, 2024 - Committee Report
  1. Training reimbursement from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) (2024-00019)
    1. Accepting a reimbursement from the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE), in the amount of $87,560, for MBFTE-approved training conducted between Jul 1, 2023, and Jun 30, 2024.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Workplace Advisory Committee appointments (2024-00050)
    1. Approving Madeline Lohman for Council reappointment, Seat 7, Ward 11, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    2. Approving Briana Kemp for Council appointment, Seat 9, Ward 4, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    3. Approving Lucas Franco for Council reappointment, Seat 11, Ward 12, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    4. Confirming Brian Elliott for Mayoral reappointment, Seat 13, Ward 11, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Public Health Advisory Committee appointments (2024-00048)
    1. Approving Andre Robinson for Council reappointment, Seat 2, Ward 2, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    2. Approving Katie Severt for Council appointment, Seat 7, Ward 7, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
    3. Approving Stephanie Randolph for Council appointment, Seat 8, Ward 8, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    4. Approving Angie Nelson for Council appointment, Seat 9, Ward 3, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    5. Approving Sonja Mydels for Council appointment, Seat 10, Ward 10, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    6. Approving Thuy Kim for Council appointment, Seat 18, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
    7. Approving Luke Hendon for Council appointment, Seat 19, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2025.
    8. Approving Jasmine Bloomdahl for Council appointment, Seat 20, Ward 10, for 2 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
    Action Taken: Adopted

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  1. Initiative and referendum charter amendment (2024-00106)
    Action Taken: Notice given
  2. Safe outdoor spaces ordinance (2024-00112)
    Action Taken: Notice given
  3. Humane encampment response ordinance (2024-00113)
    Action Taken: Notice given
  4. Encampment removal reporting ordinance (2024-00114)
    Action Taken: Notice given
  5. Labor Standards Board ordinance (2024-00115)
    Action Taken: Notice given

Resolutions

  1. 2024 Black History Month honorary resolution (2024-00109)
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. 2024 Human Trafficking and Exploitation Awareness Month honorary resolution (2024-00111)
    Action Taken: Adopted

Announcements

Adjournment



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