City Council February 23, 2023   2/23/2023

1. Roll Call.

2. Adoption of the agenda.

4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.

1. Zoning Board of Adjustment appointments

• Setting a public hearing for February 14, 2023, to consider the following Council appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: Peter Ingraham, Seat 6, Ward 10; Anna Callahan, Seat 7, Ward 3; Sally Grans-Korsh, Seat 8, Ward 3; and Annie Wang, Seat 9, Ward 2.

• Approving the following Council appointment to fill an unexpired term beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024: Peter Ingraham, Seat 6, Ward 10.

  • 2023A-0128.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving the following Council appointments for three-year terms beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2025: Anna Callahan, Seat 7, Ward 3; Sally Grans Korsh, Seat 8, Ward 3.

  • 2023A-0128.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving the following Council reappointment for a three-year term beginning Jan 1, 2023, and ending Dec 31, 2025: Annie Wang, Seat 9, Ward 2.

  • 2023A-0128.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Variance appeal: Charles Mooty, 3501-3515 Zenith Ave S

• Public Comment: 3501-3515 Zenith Ave S Appeal (Feb 14, 2023)
• 3501-3515 Zenith Ave S Findings of Fact
• Public Comment: 3501-3515 Zenith Ave S Appeal (Feb 23, 2023)
• 2023A-0129.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Liquor license approvals for February 14, 2023

• All Love This Burger, 337 13TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by 337 MD LLC, BLLiquor, LIC406101

  • 2023A-0130.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Minneapolis Marriott City Center, 30 7TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Marriott International Inc, BLAmend, LIC406218

  • 2023A-0130.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Liquor License Renewals for February 14, 2023

• Headflyer Brewing, 861 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Headflyer Brewing LLC, BLBrewery, LIC107175

  • 2023A-0131.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta, 3555 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Jakeeno's Inc, BLWine, LIC66105

  • 2023A-0131.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Ties at Uptown/Uptown/ Daisy's at Uptown, 1430 LAGOON AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by The After Midnight Group X LLC, BLLiquor, LIC75992

  • 2023A-0131.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. Minnesota Housing Impact Fund grants for the development of ownership housing

• Accepting a grant from Minnesota Housing in the amount of $1,200,000 to develop new construction homes through the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program.

  • 2023A-0132.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Accepting a grant from Minnesota Housing in the amount of $375,000 to develop rehabilitated homes through the Minneapolis Homes: Financing program.

  • 2023A-0132.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing agreements with Minnesota Housing for the grants.

  • 2023A-0132.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

  • 2023R-043.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. Home Ownership Works indirect subsidy procedural change

• Authorizing an amendment to the 1718 Fillmore St NE homebuyer note to delete the provision regarding potential repayment of indirect HOME assistance.

  • 2023A-0133.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving a change to the Home Ownership Works (HOW) program guidelines and implementing documents to eliminate requiring repayment of indirect HOME assistance from a homebuyer, and authorizing any documents implementing such change.

  • 2023A-0133.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. 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

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 3800 1st Street North (Parcel 1a, to be created Lot 1, Block 1, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I3, General Industrial District to C3A, Community Activity Center District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 3800 1st Street North (Parcel 1b, to be created Lot 2, Block 1, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I3, General Industrial District to C3A, Community Activity Center District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 3800 1st Street North, a portion of 2 36th Avenue North, a portion of 51 36th Avenue North, a portion of 51 34th Avenue North, and a portion of 3360 1st Street North (Parcel 2, to be created Lot 3, Block 1, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial District and I3, General Industrial District to C1, Neighborhood Commercial District, retaining the BFPA Parks Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, the FP Floodplain Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 2 36th Avenue North and 51 36th Avenue North (Parcel 3, to be created Lot 4, Block 1, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial District and I3, General Industrial District to I1, Light Industrial District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 51 36th Avenue North (Parcel 4, to be created Lot 5, Block 1, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial District to I1, Light Industrial District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 51 34th Avenue North and a portion of 3360 North 1st Street (Parcel 5, to be created Lot 6, Block 1, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial District to I1, Light Industrial District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 3700 Washington Avenue North (Parcel 6a, to be created Lot 1, Block 2, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial District to C3A, Community Activity Center District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) a portion of 3700 Washington Avenue North and all of 3648 Washington Avenue North (Parcel 6b, to be created Lot 2, Block 2, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial district to C3A, Community Activity Center District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District, the SH, Shoreland Overlay District, and the MRCCA, Mississippi River Critical Corridor Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) 3701 Washington Avenue North (Parcel 7a, to be created Lot 1, Block 3, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial District to C3A, Community Activity Center District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development to rezone (PLAN15377) 3639 Washington Avenue North (Parcel 7b, to be created Lot 2, Block 3, UPPER HARBOR REDEVELOPMENT) from I2, Medium Industrial District to C3A, Community Activity Center District, retaining the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District.

  • 2022A-0791.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

  • 2022-048.pdf
  • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

• Amending Council Action 2022A-0791, passed November 17, 2022, by correcting the legal descriptions of the affected parcels.

  • 2023A-0134.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Ordinance 2022-048, passed November 17, 2022, amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally, by correcting the legal descriptions of the affected parcels.

  • 2023-006.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Legislative Department update

• Legislative Department Update Presentation (Feb 21, 2023)
• Legislative Department: Motion by Wonsley & Palmisano (Feb 21, 2023)
• Joint Council and Charter Meeting: Motion by Palmisano (Feb 23, 2023)
• Legislative Department Update Presentation (May 8, 2023)
• Legislative Department Update Presentation annotated (May 8, 2023)

• Receiving and filing a presentation regarding the development of the legislative department.

• Directing the City Clerk and City Auditor to report to Government Structure Subcommittee by May 9, 2023, on how to define, clarify, and strengthen the professional support provided by their respective offices to ensure effective support for the City Council’s official legislative, policymaking, and oversight functions.

  • 2023A-0135.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

• Directing the City Clerk to coordinate all arrangements for a joint meeting with the Charter Commission’s Government Structure Work Group.

  • 2023A-0136.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

• Receiving and filing a report relating to the status and planned development of the Legislative Department.

• Receiving and filing a report on the national landscape of legislative oversight and operations structures.

1. Appointed position in the City Attorney's Office: Managing Attorney - Implementation

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Managing Attorney - Implementation 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 663 total points, and allocated to Grade 14.

  • 2023A-0137.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• 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 $138,599 to $164,304, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective February 23, 2023.

  • 2023-007.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Appointed positions in the Information Technology Department: Director IT Services

• 2023A-0138.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Gift acceptance from National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council of travel and lodging expenses

• 2023R-044.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Gift acceptances from various entities of travel and lodging for Health Department staff

• 2023R-045.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. Federal Fiscal Recovery Fund for Shelter grant for sanitation services

• 2023A-0139.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. Bid For Minneapolis Convention Center Video Surveillance System Upgrade project

• 2023A-0140.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. Bid for the Upper Harbor Terminal - Dowling Ave North Construction Project

• 2023A-0141.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

8. Bid For Signals, Storm Sewer & Curb Ramp Improvements project

• 2023A-0142.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

9. Contracts with Public Art Project Managers for the 2023-2026 Public Art Manager Pool

• Authorizing a master contract with Lydia Four Horns, in the amount of $300,000, for the contract term Mar 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2026, for the 2023-2026 Public Art Project Manager Pool.

  • 2023A-0143.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a master contract with Ann Godfrey, in the amount of $300,000, for the contract term Mar 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2026, for the 2023-2026 Public Art Project Manager Pool.

  • 2023A-0143.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a master contract with Sarah Linnes Robinson, in the amount of $300,000, for the contract term Mar 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2026, for the 2023-2026 Public Art Project Manager Pool.

  • 2023A-0143.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a master contract with Witt Siasoco, in the amount of $300,000, for the contract term Mar 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2026, for the 2023-2026 Public Art Project Manager Pool.

  • 2023A-0143.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a master contract with Dudley Voigt, in the amount of $300,000, for the contract term Mar 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2026, for the 2023-2026 Public Art Project Manager Pool.

  • 2023A-0143.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a master contract with Kirstin Wiegmann, in the amount of $300,000, for the contract term Mar 1, 2023, through Feb 28, 2026, for the 2023-2026 Public Art Project Manager Pool.

  • 2023A-0143.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

10. Contracts for Vehicle Auction Services

• Authorizing a contract with Liquidity Services Operations, LLC, dba GovDeals, for Vehicle Auction Services for a three-year term, April 1, 2023, through Mar 31, 2026.

  • 2023A-0144.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc. for Vehicle Auction Services for a three-year term, April 1, 2023, to Mar 31, 2026.

  • 2023A-0144.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

11. Contract amendment with OneNeck IT Solutions LLC for providing outsourced managed IT services

• 2023A-0145.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

12. Contract amendment with DataNet Systems Corporation to provide hosting and professional services for the LIMS and CRM applications

• 2023A-0146.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

13. Contract amendment with Formations Studio, LLC for repairs to the ceiling above the Suspended Lobby Sculpture in the new Public Service Building

• 2023A-0147.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

14. Contract amendment with Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. for teen parent employment and training services

• 2023A-0148.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

15. Master Contracts for 2023-2025 for eligible provider health services

• Authorizing a Master Contract with Hue-Man Partnership as an eligible provider, in the not to exceed amount of $1,000,000, for the period of Jan 1, 2023, through Dec 31, 2025.

  • 2023A-0149.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a Master Contract with Braun Intertec Corporation as an eligible provider, in the not to exceed amount of $1,000,000, for the period of Jan 1, 2023, through Dec 31, 2025.

  • 2023A-0149.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a Master Contract with The Red Lake Nation, Ombimindwaa Gidinawemaaganinaadog, as an eligible provider, in the not to exceed amount of $1,000,000, for the period of Jan 1, 2023, through Dec 31, 2025.

  • 2023A-0149.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

16. Master Contract amendment with Tree Trust for Environmental Tree services

• 2023A-0150.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

17. Master Contract amendment with The Link for the Juvenile Supervision Center

• 2023A-0151.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

18. Legal Settlement: Hillary Richard v. City of Minneapolis and Oscar Macias

• 2023A-0152.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

19. Legal Settlement: City of Minneapolis v. Daniel Payne and PERA

• 2023A-0153.pdf

• Passed 11-1-0 Approved

1. Appointment of Commissioner of Health

• Damon Chaplin Nomination Letter
• Health Commissioner Confirmation Public Comment

• Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's appointment of Damon Chaplin to the appointed position of Commissioner of Health for a term ending January 2026.

  • Passed 13-0-0 Received and Filed

• Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Damon Chaplin to the appointed position of Commissioner of Health for a term ending January 2026.

  • 2023A-0154.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 5-1-0 Approved
  • Passed 9-3-0 Approved

2. Food and Drug Administration Grant for NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model

• Accepting a grant from the Food and Drug Administration, in the amount of $10,000, for the period Jan 2, 2023, to Dec 31, 2023, to create and distribute videos in three languages on handwashing.

  • 2023A-0155.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an agreement with the Food and Drug Administration to accept the grant.

  • 2023A-0155.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

  • 2023R-046.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. 4th Ave S Street Resurfacing: Project approval and assessment

• Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $333,529.79 for the 4th Ave S Street Resurfacing Project No. 2348B (CPV2356).

  • 2023R-047.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $333,529.79 for the project.

  • 2023R-048.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Bloomington Ave S Street Resurfacing: Project approval and assessment

• Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $294,824.50 for the Bloomington Ave S Street Resurfacing Project No. 2348A (CPV2356).

  • 2023R-049.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $294,824.50 for the project.

  • 2023R-050.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Folwell East and Northwest Residential Street Resurfacing: Project approval and assessment

• Public Comment: Folwell E and NW Residential Street Resurfacing (Feb 16, 2023)
• Public Comment: Folwell E and NW Residential Street Resurfacing (Feb 23, 2023)

• Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $1,351,195.42 for the Folwell East and Northwest Residential Street Resurfacing Project No. 2348C (CPV2356).

  • 2023R-051.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $1,351,195.42 for the project.

  • 2023R-052.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. 37th Ave NE (Central Ave NE to Stinson Blvd) Street Reconstruction: Project approval, assessment, and areaway abandonment

• Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $370,157.32 for the 37th Ave NE (Central Ave NE to Stinson Blvd) Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 6778 (PV127).

  • 2023R-053.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $370,157.32 for the project.

  • 2023R-054.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution ordering the abandonment and removal of areaways located in the public right-of-way in conflict with the project.

  • 2023R-055.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. 2023 Minneapolis Open Streets

• 2023A-0156.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. Sub-grant agreement with the Division of Homeland Security for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program

• 2023R-056.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. Gift acceptance from CenterPoint Energy for a CarbinX carbon capture unit to pilot emerging greenhouse gas emissions reduction technology

• Passage of Resolution accepting donation from CenterPoint Energy of a CarbinX carbon capture unit for installation at a City Enterprise facility to pilot emerging greenhouse gas emissions reduction technology.

  • 2023R-057.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing execution of any and all documents necessary to participate in the CenterPoint Energy Carbon Capture Pilot.

  • 2023A-0157.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

8. Municipal sidewalk plowing analysis

• 2023A-0158.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Skateboard ramps or structures ordinance

• Skateboard Ramps-Structures Ordinance
• Skateboard ramps or structures ordinance RCA (Mar 28, 2023)
• Skateboards ramps or structures ordinance RCA (Apr 18, 2023)
• Skateboards ramps or structures ordinance REIA (Apr 18, 2023)
• 2023-018.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

2. Water and Sewer Code revision: Amendments to code citations

• Water and Sewer Code Citation Title 11 Ordinances
• Water and Sewer Code Citation Title 12 Ordinances
• Water and Sewer Code Citation Title 19 Ordinances
• Water and Sewer Code Revision RCA

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 11 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation, amending regulations governing solid waste, recycling, and graffiti abatement: Chapter 225 Garbage and Refuse. Chapter 226 Graffiti Nuisance Property.

  • 2023-024.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending regulations governing the discontinuance of required utility services.

  • 2023-025.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 19 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Water, Stormwater and Sanitary Sewers, amending regulations governing ownership of waterlines and utility appeals: Chapter 509 Water Works. Chapter 510 Stormwater Management System and Operation of a Stormwater Utility.

  • 2023-026.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Regulation of tobacco dealer licenses at commercial malls ordinance

• Public Comment Tobacco Dealer Licenses (Feb 28, 2023)
• Tobacco Dealer Licenses at Commercial Malls Ordinance
• Regulation of tobacco dealer licenses at commercial malls ordinance RCA (July 25, 2023)
• Public Comment: Tobacco Ordinance (July 25, 2023)
• Public Comment Tobacco Ordinance (Nov 9, 2023)

• Passed 12-0-0 Returned to author
• Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author

2. Noise violation exemption ordinance

• Noise Violation Exemption Ordinance
• Noise Violation Exemption RCA
• Public Comment: Noise Violation Exemption (April 13, 2023)
• 2023-017.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved
• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Land use rezoning policies of Minneapolis 2040 ordinances

• Land Use Rezoning Study Staff Report
• Proposed Table 545-1 - Uses Allowed
• Zoning District Plates Index Map
• Primary District Plate Maps
• Overlay District Plate Maps
• Built Form Overlay District Plate Maps
• Floodplain Overlay District Plate Map
• MRCCA Overlay District Plate Maps
• Land Use Rezoning Policies Public Comment
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 3
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 5
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 10
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 11
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 12
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 13
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 14
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 17
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 15
• Land Use Rezoning: Amendments Approved by Planning Commission (April 24, 2023)
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 20
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 22
• Land Use Rezoning Policies of Minneapolis 2040 Ordinances RCA (May 16, 2023)
• Land Use Rezoning Policies of Minneapolis 2040 Ordinances REIA (May 16, 2023)
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance Motions by Goodman & Chavez (May 16, 2023)
• Land Use Rezoning Presentation
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Motion by Ellison Re: Non-Conforming Use (May 16, 2023)
• Public Comment: Land Use Rezoning Study (May 16, 2023)
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 22 (Revised as Amended - May 16, 2023)
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Title 20 (Revised as Amended - May 16, 2023)
• Land Use Rezoning Ordinance: Motion by Ellison Re: Non-Conforming Use (May 25, 2023)
• Land Use Zoning Plate 33 (Amended May 16, 2023)
• Land Use Zoning Plate 34 (Amended May 16, 2023)

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, implementing the land use policies of Minneapolis 2040, including repealing all existing chapters within the Zoning Code, establishing new zoning chapters and zoning districts, and replacing citywide primary and overlay district maps accordingly:  Replacing Chapter 520 Introductory Provisions with General Provisions. Repealing Chapter 521 Zoning Districts and Maps Generally. Replacing Chapter 525 Administration and Enforcement with Administration and Procedures. Repealing Chapter 527 Planned Unit Development. Repealing Chapter 529 Interim Ordinances. Replacing Chapter 530 Site Plan Review with Zoning Districts. Repealing Chapter 531 Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Replacing Chapter 535 Regulations of General Applicability with Overlay Districts. Repealing Chapter 536 Specific Development Standards. Repealing Chapter 537 Accessory Uses and Structures. Adding a new Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts. Repealing Chapter 541 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility. Repealing Chapter 543 On-Premises Signs. Repealing Chapter 544 Off-Premise Signs and Billboards. Adding a new Chapter 545 Use Regulations. Repealing Chapter 546 Residence Districts. Repealing Chapter 547 Office Residence Districts. Repealing Chapter 548 Commercial Districts. Repealing Chapter 549 Downtown Districts. Replacing 550 Industrial Districts with Development Standards. Repealing Chapter 551 Overlay Districts. Repealing Chapter 552 Built Form Overlay Districts. Adding a new Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility. Adding a new Chapter 560 Signs. Adding a new Chapter 565 Definitions.

  • 2023-032.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 22, Chapter 598 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, implementing the land use policies of Minneapolis 2040 in conjunction with related changes to the Zoning Code.

  • 2023-033.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 54 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Stormwater Management, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040.

  • 2023-034.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 5 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040: Chapter 89 Other Requirements. Chapter 95 Projections and Encroachments.

  • 2023-035.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Food Code, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040: Chapter 188 Administration and Licensing. Chapter 203 Grocery Stores.

  • 2023-036.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 225 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation: Garbage and Refuse updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040.

  • 2023-037.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040.

  • 2023-038.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040: Chapter 259 In General. Chapter 265 Special Permits for Specific Businesses and Uses. Chapter 266 Rental Halls. Chapter 267 Amusements. Chapter 281 Tobacco Dealers. Chapter 282 Donation Collection Bins. Chapter 319 Open Air Motor Vehicle Parking Lots.

  • 2023-039.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040: Chapter 360 In General. Chapter 362 Liquor Licenses.

  • 2023-040.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 15 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses--Miscellaneous, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040: Chapter 385 In General. Chapter 405 Security of Reproductive Healthcare Facilities.

  • 2023-041.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 449 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: Decorations and Banners, updating text to align with changes to the Zoning Code implementing Minneapolis 2040.

  • 2023-042.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Legislative Department update

• Legislative Department Update Presentation (Feb 21, 2023)
• Legislative Department: Motion by Wonsley & Palmisano (Feb 21, 2023)
• Joint Council and Charter Meeting: Motion by Palmisano (Feb 23, 2023)
• Legislative Department Update Presentation (May 8, 2023)
• Legislative Department Update Presentation annotated (May 8, 2023)

• Receiving and filing a presentation regarding the development of the legislative department.

• Directing the City Clerk and City Auditor to report to Government Structure Subcommittee by May 9, 2023, on how to define, clarify, and strengthen the professional support provided by their respective offices to ensure effective support for the City Council’s official legislative, policymaking, and oversight functions.

  • 2023A-0135.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

• Directing the City Clerk to coordinate all arrangements for a joint meeting with the Charter Commission’s Government Structure Work Group.

  • 2023A-0136.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

• Receiving and filing a report relating to the status and planned development of the Legislative Department.

• Receiving and filing a report on the national landscape of legislative oversight and operations structures.

2. Contract for Hiawatha Public Works - Phase II Demolition Project

• Public Comment: Contract for Hiawatha Public Works - Phase II Demolition Project (Jan 26, 2023)
• Motion by Chavez to Rescind (Feb 23, 2023)
• Public Comment: Contract for Hiawatha Public Works - Phase II Demolition Project (Feb 23, 2023)

• Rescinding Council Action 2023A-0072 and terminating the contract with Rachel Contracting, LLC, for the Hiawatha Public Works – Phase II Demolition Project, and authorizing staff to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the termination of that contract.

  • Failed 6-6-0 Failed

• Accepting the highest scored Best Value procurement proposal of Rachel Contracting LLC, submitted on Event 2098, in the amount of $1,661,817, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for construction services for the Hiawatha Public Works – Phase II Demolition Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

  • 2023A-0072.pdf
  • Passed 4-2-0 Approved
  • Passed 7-6-0 Approved

3. Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Campus Expansion

• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Staff Direction (Apr 28, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Staff Direction: Motion by Reich (Apr 28, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Staff Direction: Motion by Gordon (Apr 30, 2021)
• Hiawatha Campus Staff Direction Update Presentation (Aug 5, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility: Motion by Cano (Aug 18, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility: Motion by Bender (Aug 18, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility RCA (Sep 22, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Fiscal Note (Sep 22, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility REIA (Sep 22, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility RCA (Oct 6, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Fiscal Note (Oct 6, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility REIA (Oct 6, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Fiscal Note Option B - REV (Oct 6, 2021)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Fact Sheet (Mar 10, 2022)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Expansion Substitute Motion by Chavez (Mar 10, 2022)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility: Mayor's Veto Letter for 2022A-0202 (Mar 11, 2022)
• Public Comment: Hiawatha Maintenance Facility MOU/Settlement Agreement (Jun 28, 2022)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility MOU/Settlement Agreement Term Sheet (Revised Jun 30, 2022)
• Public Comment: Hiawatha Maintenance Facility MOU/Settlement Agreement (Jun 30, 2022)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility: Motion by Johnson and Chavez (Jan 26, 2023)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility MOU/Settlement Agreement Term Sheet (Revised Jan 26, 2023)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility MOU/Settlement Agreement Term Sheet (Revised and Annotated Jan 26, 2023)
• Hiawatha Maintenance Facility: Motion by Chavez (Feb 23, 2023)

• Receiving and filing an update on the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Campus Expansion

  • Passed 13-0-0 Received and Filed

• Receiving and filing an update on the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Campus Expansion.

  • Passed 6-0-0 Received and Filed

• Directing staff from Finance & Property Services, Public Works, and Community Planning & Economic Development--in policy alignment with the City’s Southside Green Zone, the City’s resolution declaring racism a public health emergency, and the City’s resolution establishing a truth and reconciliation process--to: Suspend the City’s work to expand the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility at 1860 28th Street East and 2717 Longfellow Avenue South; Return with a report on the financial and operational implications of terminating the City's interest in this parcel and identifying another site for a facility, including but not limited to process, timeline, and budgetary needs; and Recommend a process for how to sell the City-owned property not needed for municipal operations at 1860 28th Street East and 2717 Longfellow Avenue South in a way that is aligned with community interests and engages community-based organizations. Staff shall present these recommendations to the Committee of the Whole at its meeting on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

  • Council Acts - Council Action No. 2021A-0350.pdf
  • Passed 10-3-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

• Directing staff from Finance & Property Services, Public Works, Community Planning & Economic Development, and the Office of Sustainability – in alignment with the City’s Southside Green Zone policy, the City’s resolution declaring racism a public health emergency, and the City’s resolution establishing a truth and reconciliation process – to: Implement Option C-2 to improve the existing Hiawatha Maintenance Facility located at 1901 26th Street East, including construction of the office addition, shop bays, modified parking structure, and suspend all aspects of the City’s work to expand the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility at 1860 28th Street East and 2717 Longfellow Avenue South. Provide a report of the one-time versus annual activities and costs of maintaining the City owned properties located at 1860 28th Street East and 2717 Longfellow Avenue South. The report shall be presented at the next Policy & Government Oversight Committee on September 9, 2021, to be considered for fiduciary action.

  • Passed 7-6-0 Received and Filed
  • Passed 13-0-0 Received and Filed

• Directing staff from Finance & Property Services, Public Works, Community Planning & Economic Development, and the Office of Sustainability – in alignment with the City’s Southside Green Zone policy, the City’s resolution declaring racism a public health emergency, and the City’s resolution establishing a truth and reconciliation process – to: Implement Option B as presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Aug 5, 2021, by continuing with the Hiawatha Campus Expansion with the exception of the Outreach and Training Facility and new Central Stores building. Report back to the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee by Nov 30, 2021, with options for setting aside the land associated with the Outreach and Training Facility and new Central Stores building (approximately 3.0 acres on the southwest corner of the city-owned site bordered by 28th Street, Longfellow Avenue, and 27th Street) for sale for community uses, including the following components: (a) Community engagement plan developed with input from community stakeholders, including East Philips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI), Southside Green Zone Task Force, Native American-led community organizations and other community-based organizations and residents; and (b) Establish development objectives and goals for a request for proposals (RFP) process to solicit community-led redevelopment proposals.

  • 2021A-0817.pdf
  • Passed 7-6-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 7-6-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 7-6-0 Deemed Approved

• Rescinding Council Action 2021A-0817 related to the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Campus Expansion, with the exception of the Training and Outreach Facility and new Central Stores building located on approximately 3.0 acres on the southwest corner of the city-owned site and exploring options for potential development of the property in partnership with community stakeholders, with formal proposals to be submitted by June 30, 2022. Directing Finance & Property Services and Public Works to pause construction and/or demolition on the City-owned parcels located at 1860 28th Street East and 2717 Longfellow Avenue South. Directing Finance & Property Services staff to identify city funds to repay the $14 million in Water Funds that have been spent to date on the project.

  • 2022A-0202.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 8-5-0 Veto Sustained
  • Failed 6-7-0 Veto Sustained

• Approving an amended MOU/Settlement Agreement Term Sheet related to the Hiawatha Public Works Expansion Project, and authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement and other documents necessary to effectuate the settlement with East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI).

  • 2023A-0071.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Considering a legislative directive requesting appropriate staff to identify all prior actions associated with the definition, creation, and authorization of the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Campus Expansion Project and to forward those to the City Council at its regular meeting scheduled for Mar 9, 2023, for its consideration in terminating that project in its entirety.

  • Failed 6-6-0 Failed

• Receiving and filing an update on the status of the Hiawatha Maintenance Facility Campus Expansion.

• Approving the MOU/Settlement Agreement Term Sheet related to the Hiawatha Public Works Expansion Project, and authorizing the proper City officials to execute an agreement and other documents necessary to effectuate the settlement with East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI).

  • 2022A-0488.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-1 Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved