City Council June 28, 2023   6/28/2023

Attachments
  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll Call.

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

  • Budget Committee

    • 1. Market adjustment to salary schedules for non-represented and appointed employees in the Human Resources Department

      • Approving an 8% increase in non-represented Human Resources Department employees’ base salary effective July 2, 2023.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Approving an 8% increase to the salary schedules for appointed Human Resources Department jobs in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective July 2, 2023.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 2. Vacation adjustments and salary increases for eligible sworn appointed employees in the Police Department

      • Extending the previous temporary allowance of eligible sworn appointed employees in the Police Department to exceed the vacation accrual maximum of 400 hours through December 2024 with a cap of 550 hours.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Approving a vacation credit pay plan for sworn appointed employees in the Police Department consistent with the agreement in place for sworn represented Police Department employees.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Approving an 8% increase to the salary schedules for sworn appointed Police Department employees - excluding the Police Chief - in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials, effective July 2, 2023.

        • Passed 10-2-0 Approved
        • Passed 8-2-0 Approved
      • Approving a retention incentive of $6500, minus withholdings, for sworn appointed employees in the Police Department - excluding the Police Chief - to be paid in the first pay period after September 30, 2023, so long as the employee remains actively employed full time and available for scheduled work in a sworn appointed position with the Police Department, from June 26, 2023, through September 30, 2023.

        • Passed 10-2-0 Approved
        • Passed 7-3-0 Approved
  • Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Coalition Restaurant, 3808 50th St W, (Ward 13) for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 2. Puttery, 240 Hennepin Ave, (Ward 3), for an On Sale Liquor with Limited Entertainment, and Sunday Sales license

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 3. Liquor license approvals for June 20, 2023

      • Casablanca Restaurant & Lounge, 626 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by PKMA LLC, BLLiquor, LIC408436

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Fool Me Once, 3006 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Fool Me Once LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407038

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Nixta, 1222 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Noreste LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407619

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Origami, 1354 LAGOON AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Origami MN LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407193

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Hennepin Theatre Trust, 824 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Hennepin Theatre Trust, BLAmend, LIC408405

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 4. Liquor License Renewals for June 20, 2023

      • Aloft Hotel Minneapolis, 900 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 900 Washington Hotel LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78303

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Ballentine VFW Post 246, 2916 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Ballentine VFW Post 246, BLLiquor, LIC80081

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Betty Dangers Country Club, 2501 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Betty Dangers Country Club Inc, BLLiquor, LIC77428

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Broadway Liquor Outlet, 2220 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Kick's Liquor Store Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54020

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Create Catering & Consulting, 1121 JACKSON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Create Catering & Consulting LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76307

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Darbar India Grill, 1221 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by KKIK LLC, BLLiquor, LIC394327

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Eat Street Crossing, 2819 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Eat Street Crossing LLC, BLLiquor, LIC400466

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • El Taco Riendo, 2412 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by El Taco Riendo LLC, BLWine, LIC65240

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Greenway Liquor, 105 GRANT ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Khosa Beverage Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54103

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Hotel Ivy, 201 11TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Merritt Hospitality LLC, BLLiquor, LIC400534

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Lowry Hill Liquor, 1922 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by KJM Enterprises Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC53993

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Monarch Minneapolis, 322 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Monarch 10 LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80482

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Nightingale, 2551 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by GMHG LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80597

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, 2716 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Smokehouse Brewpub LLC, BLBrewery, LIC353670

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Northbound Smokehouse Brewpub, 2716 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Smokehouse Brewpub LLC, BLLiquor, LIC75995

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Red Cow, 2626 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Double Black Diamond Inc, BLLiquor, LIC351951

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Sip Better, 707 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Sip Better Wine Mpls LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC399637

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Southern Theater, 1420 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Southern Theater Foundation, BLWine, LIC66124

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Taberna, 3126 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Taberna LLC, BLLiquor, LIC377520

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • The Joint and Caboose, 913 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Joint Caboose Operations LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78816

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by My Bar LLC, BLLiquor, LIC393287

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 OAK GROVE ST Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, BLLiquor, LIC78260

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Whole Foods Market, 222 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Whole Foods Market Group Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC53936

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Corner Bar (The), 1501 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by FH Bill Inc, BLLiquor, LIC77439

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Cuzzy's Grill & Bar, 507 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Cuzzy's Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79756

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Gai Noi, 1610 HARMON PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Gai Noi Inc, BLLiquor, LIC406200

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Minneapolis Event Centers, 212 2ND ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Entourage Events Group Inc, BLLiquor, LIC371478

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Runyon's, 107 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Michael Anthony Inc, BLLiquor, LIC80363

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Seed Cafe, 3252 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Moksha Yoga Mpls LLC, BLWine, LIC380398

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Stadium Bar & Grill, 207 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Stadium Pizza and Diner LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76253

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Stanleys Northeast Bar Room, 2500 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Stanley's N.E. Bar Room LLC, BLLiquor, LIC79163

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Stub & Herb's, 227 OAK ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Sterbs Development LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76480

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Twin Spirits Distillery LLC, BLDistill, LIC330951

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Twin Spirits Distillery LLC, BLDistill, LIC330966

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • US Bank Stadium, 425 PORTLAND AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, BLLiquor, LIC395085

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Devil's Advocate, 1070 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Wolf & Raven LLC, BLLiquor, LIC368000

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Embassy Suites Minneapolis Downtown, 12 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by HRIL Laker Beverage LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76396

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Historic Machine Shop Restaurant, 300 2ND ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Historic Machine Shop LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76543

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 5. Grant applications to the 2023 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) and Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grants round

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 6. Additional Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account Pre-development Grant Application

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 7. Alley vacation: Greenbelt Addition, 3020 & 3024 6th St N and 409, 415, 419, 427, 429 31st Ave N

      • Approving an application submitted by Project for Pride in Living to vacate (PLAN1697) the existing dead-end alley adjacent to 415, 419, 427, and 429 31st Ave N and 3020, 3023, and 3024 6th St N.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passage of Resolution vacating the existing dead-end east-west alley in Frank W. Lauderdale's Subdivision in Block 10, Morrison's Addition Vacation File No. 1697.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 8. Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF) loan to Ergo Holdings 2, LLC: 901 West Broadway

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 9. Minneapolis Workforce Development Board appointments

      • Confirming the following Mayoral appointments for three-year terms, beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026: Jamie Mailer, Seat 4; Kyle Punton, Ward 13, Seat 9; Thakurdyal Singh, Ward 5, Seat 10; and Marcus Pope, Seat 15.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Confirming the following Mayoral re-appointments for three-year terms, beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026: Jennifer Gilbert, Ward 1, Seat 2; Tara Watson, Seat 5; Jonathan Weinhagen, Seat 11; Dan McConnell, Ward 2, Seat 12; Aaron Hill, Seat 13; Sharon Pierce, Seat 16; Cavan Gahagan, Ward 1, Seat 17; and Thant Pearson, Seat 20.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinance 14.180) for Aaron Hill, Jamie Mailer, Thant Pearson, Sharon Pierce, Marcus Pope, Tara Watson, and Jonathan Weinhagen.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
  • Policy & Government Oversight Committee

    • 1. Gift acceptance from DC Police Leadership Academy for travel expenses

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 2. Contract amendment with GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. for NeoGov Applicant Tracking System for the Human Resources Department

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 3. Contract amendment with HBC Acquisitions LLC for improvements at 1049 10th Ave SE

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 4. Contract amendment with Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. for fire EMS training and education services

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 5. Contract amendment with CNA Consulting Engineers for construction oversight services for the Central City Parallel Tunnel Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 6. Contract amendment with Veit and Company, Inc. for the Bryant Ave S Street Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 7. Legal settlement: Charles Orange v. City of Minneapolis

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 8. Litigation matter of Andre Moore v. Tony Partyka, Neal Walsh, John Doe No. 1 and No. 2, and the City of Minneapolis

      • Approving the settlement of the lawsuit Andre Moore v. Officer Tony Partyka, et al. by payment of a check made out to Saul Ewing Trust Account in the amount of $275,000, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Receiving a briefing on the litigation matter of Andre Moore v. Tony Partyka, Neal Walsh, John Doe No. 1 and No. 2, and the City of Minneapolis.

    • 9. Contract amendment with Wold Architects and Engineers for City Hall Office Space Renovation Project

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 10. Bid for lead hazard control

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
  • Public Health & Safety Committee

    • 1. Police Department Bomb Squad mutual aid agreement with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Bloomington Police Department Bomb Squad, Crow Wing County Sheriffs Department Regional Bomb Squad, and St. Paul Police Department Bomb Squad for joint investigative interests

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 2. Urban Area Security Initiative Grant for enhancing Emergency Management capabilities

      • Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in the amount of $829,500, to enhance emergency management capabilities.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the grant.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Emergency Management Department.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 3. 2021 UASI Grant Agreement amendment with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to support emergency management capabilities

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 4. Grant application to the Department of Energy for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 5. Environmental Protection Agency grant for air monitoring

      • Accepting a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in the amount of $411,170, for Enhanced Air Monitoring in Communities for the period Jun 1, 2023 through Nov 30, 2025.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Authorizing an agreement with the EPA for the grant.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 6. Promising Practices grant from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Child and Family Health Division

      • Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health Child and Family Health Division, in the amount of $250,000, for the period Jul 1, 2023, through Jun 30, 2024, with the possibility of an additional $250,000 for Jul 1, 2024 through Jun 30, 2025, to provide culturally specific family home visiting services.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Authorizing an agreement with the MDH Child and Family Health Division.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 7. Sponsorship for City presence and outreach at community events

      • Authorizing a payment of sponsorship with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, in the amount of $2,500, for City presence and outreach at the annual Juneteenth Celebration, held on Jun 17, 2023.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Authorizing a payment of sponsorship with Ka Joog, in the amount of $8,000, for City presence and outreach at the annual Somali Week Celebrations, held on Jul 1, 2023.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
  • Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. Taste of Minnesota Large Block Event Permit: July 2-3, 2023

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 2. Wordplay Large Block Event Permit: July 8, 2023

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 3. North Loop Food Truck Fair Large Block Event Permit: July 16, 2023

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 4. Sewer service line repair special assessment cancellation and reassessment

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
    • 5. Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Pilot Projects: High level cost analysis

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions

  • Motions

    • 1. Appointed position in the Office of Community Safety: Director Partnership & Outreach

      • Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Partnership & Outreach 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, evaluated at 470 total points and allocated to Grade 10, in the unclassified service.

        • Passed 4-1-0 Approved
        • Passed 6-5-0 Approved
        • Passed 9-1-0 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 $97,455 to $115,526, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective May 11, 2023.

        • Passed 4-1-0 Approved
        • Passed 6-5-0 Approved
        • Passed 9-1-0 Approved
  • Closed Session

    • 1. Litigation matter of Ahmad v. City of Minneapolis, et al.

    • 2. Litigation matter of Bligh v. Anderson, et al.