Approving an application for Tom's Watch Bar, 609 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by TWB Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC408574 for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
Approving an applicaiton for Tom's Watch Bar, 609 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by TWB Minneapolis LLC, BLFood, LIC408575 for a Sidewalk Cafe license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
7. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Youth at Work Grant Award
Accepting a grant from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), in the amount of $1,550,000, for the Step Up youth employment and training program.
Receiving and filing a report on community engagement around the 3rd Precinct during the month of April 2023.
Approving a legislative directive related to the potential for co-locating Police Department (MPD) staff currently assigned to the Third Precinct within other precinct facilities.
Eliminating the current Third Precinct location (3000 Minnehaha Ave) from any further consideration for a police precinct and expressing commitment not to house any police facility or functions at this site.
4. Contracts for 2023 Housing Opportunities for Persons With HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Funding
Authorizing a contract with Aliveness Project, Inc. for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance with Supportive Housing Services for an annual amount not to exceed $392,836, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.
Authorizing contract with Clare Housing for Bloom Lake Flats Supportive Services for an annual amount not to exceed $94,571, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.
Authorizing a contract with Clare Housing for Community Care Homes Housing Case Management for an annual amount not to exceed $90,756, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.
Authorizing a contract with Clare Housing for Marshall Flats Supportive Services for an annual amount not to exceed $83,775, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.
Authorizing a contract with Clare Housing for Scattered Site Tenant-Based Rental Assistance and Housing Case Management for an annual amount not to exceed $339,341, for a one-year period starting Jun 1, 2023, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, dependent upon performance and grant funding availability.
Authorizing contract with Rainbow Health for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for an amount not to exceed $2,391,000, for a three-year period, starting Jun 1, 2023.
9. Contract amendments for police community chaplain services
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001254 with Joan Austinin, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001248 with David Engman, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001251 with Charles Graham, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001713 with Terrance Hayes, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001255 with Linda Koelman, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001252 with David Larson, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001247 with Michael Lynch, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001250 with Brett Miller, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001256 with Nathaniel Orr, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0001253 with Carl Valdez, the amount of $18,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $39,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for Police Community Chaplain Services.
12. Contract amendments with organizations providing services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003750 with Central Neighborhood Development Organization, in the amount of $139,709 for a total amount not to exceed $789,709, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003748 with Metro Youth Diversion Center, in the amount of $283,449 for a total amount not to exceed $1,634,005, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003749 with Restoration Inc, in the amount of $263,449 for a total amount not to exceed $1,524,709, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006451 with Strength Group, in the amount of $139,709 for a total amount not to exceed $465,154, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003747 with We Push for Peace, in the amount of $409,709 for a total amount not to exceed $1,244,709, and an extension through Dec 31, 2023, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative.
Authorizing an increase to contract COM00003751 with TOUCH Outreach Inc, in the amount of $555,638 for a total amount not to exceed $3,208,158, for violence interruption and outreach services under the MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative.
2. Washburn Center for Children grant for School Based Clinic mental health services
Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), Washburn Center for Children, in the amount of $250,000, per year for three years with a possible two-year extension for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,250,000, for School Based Clinic mental health services for the period Jul 1, 2023, to Jun 30, 2026, or if extended, to Jun 30, 2028.
3. Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant award from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for wellness and fitness programs
Accepting an Assistance to Firefighters grant (AFG) from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in the amount of $135,681.81, for wellness and fitness programs.
4. Project Safe Neighborhood Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to assist sworn investigators
Passage of Resolution appropriating funds, in the amount of $175,000, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to support hiring of two temporary Civilian Investigators in the Violent Crimes Division of the Police Department.
Accepting Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) grant, in the amount of $175,000, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to support hiring of two temporary Civilian Investigators in the Violent Crimes Division of the Police Department.
6. Contracts with organizations for the Partnership Engagement Fund
Authorizing a contract with Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation, in partnership with Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $19,911, to develop youth programming to address community problems through workshops and conversations.
Authorizing a contract with Twin Cities Healing Justice, in partnership with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide workshops on community engagement, leadership, and systematic racism for young people.
Authorizing a contract with the Whittier Alliance, in partnership with Fortune Relief And Youth Empowerment Organization (FRAYEO), in the amount of $25,000, to support community events in the Whittier and Lyndale neighborhoods.
Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in collaboration with ManUcan, in the amount of $20,000, to create a restorative-centered program for ex-felons.
Authorizing a contract with Project DIVA International, in partnership with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in the amount of $25,000, to provide programming for South Minneapolis female-identifying youth.
Authorizing a contract with Roots Connect, in partnership with Phillips West Neighborhood Organization (PWNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide programming for youth on self-care, positive mental health coping strategies, and conflict resolution.
Authorizing a contract with the Cedar-Riverside Community Council (CRCC), in partnership with Support & Empowerment of People With Disabilities, in the amount of $26,620, to provide programming for people with disabilities.
Authorizing a contract with Taurus Moon, in partnership with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in the amount of $25,000, to provide holistic health and wellness programming to the North Minneapolis community.
Authorizing a contract with Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, in collaboration with the Chocolate Milk Club, in the amount of $26,620, to provide childbirth education and breastfeeding support to new families.
Authorizing a contract with Seeds Worth Sowing, in partnership with the Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $25,000, to create a community space for people with disabilities.
Authorizing a contract with The ANIKA Foundation, in partnership with the Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in the amount of $50,000, to create youth employment and entrepreneurship programming.
Authorizing a contract with the Whittier Alliance, in partnership with Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC), in the amount of $15,000, to provide English classes, taught by licensed educators, utilizing the Freire’s Popular Education model.
Authorizing a contract with Circle of Discipline, in partnership with Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association (MHNA), in the amount of $25,000, to provide music, poetry, mentorship, and career exploration to community members.
Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Carmen Incaroca, in the amount of $20,000, to provide Spanish language emergency preparedness training.
Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with William Martinez, in the amount of $20,000, to provide Spanish language training and leadership development for young people.
Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Patricia Santos, in the amount of $20,000, to provide Spanish language support to families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Authorizing a contract with Phillips West Neighborhood Organization (PWNO), in partnership with Alley Communications Incorporated, in the amount of $20,000, to provide journalism trainings and publishing opportunities for residents.
Authorizing a contract with Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association Incorporated (MPNAI), in partnership with New Americans Youth Soccer Club, in the amount of $18,000, to create a youth leadership development program.
Authorizing a contract with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in partnership with Jun Yang, in the amount of $50,000, to create a civic leadership program for community members, especially from underrepresented communities.
Authorizing a contract with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), in partnership with The Barber Ranch LLC, in the amount of $20,000, to provide barber training to young people.
Authorizing a contract with Listen Media Community Fund, in partnership with Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), in the amount of $20,000, to invest in the creation of a community-focused photography gallery in George Floyd Square.
Authorizing a contract with Foundations, in partnership with the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), in the amount of $46,000, to provide mentorship to youth in community.
Authorizing a contract with Fawkes Alley Coffee, in partnership with Citizens for Loring Park Community (CLPC), in the amount of $19,910, to support a development program that provides life skills training and career support.
Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Biking with Baddies, in the amount of $25,000, to promote cycling to underrepresented community members through community events.
Amending Council Action No. 2023A-0443, passed June 15, 2023, to change the contractor from "Hawthorne Neighborhood Council, in collaboration with the Chocolate Milk Club" to "the Chocolate Milk Club, in collaboration with the Hawthorne Neighborhood Council."
Amending Council Action No. 2023A-0511, passed July 28, 2023, to change the partner listed from "Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association" to "Beltrami Neighborhood Council."
Authorizing a contract with Black Businesses Enterprises Fund, in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $19,300, to provide financial literacy and entrepreneurship training to youth.
Authorizing a contract with Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), in partnership with SWAG LLC, in the amount of $20,000, to provide swim workshops for community building.
Authorizing a contract with Minnesota Annual Conference Iglesia Piedra Viva UMC dba Iglesia Piedra Viva UMC, in partnership with the Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $20,000, to provide community building through music in Spanish and English.
Authorizing a contract with Loving Lotus CNA Training Academy, in collaboration with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide CNA training for community members, especially from underrepresented backgrounds.
Authorizing a contract with Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) and The Healing House Group, in the amount of $20,000, to host workshops and events on mental health.
Authorizing a contract with The Camden Collective, in partnership with Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization, in the amount of $20,000, to create a food insecurity reduction program, engagement and internship program for youth in North Minneapolis.
Authorizing a contract with FMW Nonprofits, in partnership with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in the amount of $19,995, to create a community garden where youth participants will learn about gardening, cooking, and Native history.
Authorizing a contract with Speaking Out Collective, in partnership with Cedar-Riverside Community Council (CRCC), in the amount of $25,000, to provide mentorship to youth in the teaching artist or educational career path.
Authorizing a contract with Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), in partnership with Lourdes De la luz Francisco, in the amount of $20,000, to inform and educate community members in Spanish language workshops on the drivers license process.
Authorizing a contract with zAmya Theater Project, in partnership with North Loop Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $25,000, to support the production of a play as a tool for community building and connection.
Authorizing a contract with the Whittier Alliance, in partnership with The League of Women Voters, in the amount of $20,000, to increase voter participation in the Somali community.
Authorizing a contract with Futsal Society, in partnership with the Whittier Alliance, in the amount of $18,600, to implement a mentorship program for youth, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, that provides personal growth opportunities and employment opportunities.
Authorizing a contract with Minneapolis Bilingual Education Collective (Colectiva Bilingüe) and Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $46,850, to implement environmental initiatives at 3 dual language elementary schools.
Authorizing a contract with MCN6, in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $20,000, to provide after-school video production programming for youth.
Authorizing a contract with Cedar-Riverside Community Council (CRCC), in partnership with Cedar Riverside Athletics & Enrichment, in the amount of $20,000, to expand programming for youth.
Authorizing a contract with Let's Learn Collectively On Our Life's Journey, in partnership with Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), in the amount of $18,700, to provide culturally-sensitive workshops on organizational leadership, conflict resolution, financial literacy, and proposal writing.
Authorizing a contract with Victory Neighborhood Association (ViNA), in partnership with Nuestra Lucha (Our Fight), in the amount of $10,000, to provide Mexican Folklore dance classes and other cultural activities in North Minneapolis.
Authorizing a contract with Strangers Meeting Strangers, in collaboration with Citizens for a Loring Park Community, in the amount of $20,000, to provide a platform for community conversations in Minneapolis.
Authorizing a contract with Metro Blooms on behalf of The Black Radish Project, in partnership with Standish-Ericcson Neighborhood Association, in the amount of $10,000, to expand gardening programming.
Receiving and filing a presentation on the draft 2023 Climate Equity Plan.
Setting a public hearing for Jun 7, 2023, to receive comments on the 2023 Climate Equity Plan.
Receiving public comment on the working draft of the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan.
Public Works & Infrastructure Committee
1. Sidewalk repair and construction assessments
Passage of Resolution adopting and levying the assessments and adopting the assessment roll for sidewalk repair and construction for the 2022 construction season on the list of properties dated June 20, 2023.
Setting a public hearing for July 13, 2023, to consider the assessment charges for sidewalk repair and construction that remain unpaid.
2. Grant from State of Minnesota for the Central City Storm Tunnel Construction Project
Passage of Resolution accepting a grant from the State of Minnesota, in the amount of $9,900,000, for the Central City Storm Tunnel Construction Project, and authorizing an agreement for the grant.
Approving the following Council appointments for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2025: Zachary Wajda, Seat 1, Ward 1; Peter Grund, Seat 2, Ward 2; and Sarah Friese, Seat 6, Ward 13.
Approving the following Council appointment for an unexpired two-year term beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024: Eric Smith, Seat 14, Ward 7.