City Council November 02, 2023   11/2/2023

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. Appointed position in the Performance Management & Innovation Department: Deputy Director Performance Management & Innovation

      • Adopting findings that the proposed position of Deputy Director Performance Management & Innovation meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 545 total points, and allocated to Grade 12.

        • Passed 6-4-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 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 $113,444 to $134,481, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective October 19, 2023.

        • Passed 6-4-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Appointed position in the Health Department: Director Health Policy & Community Programs

      • Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Health Policy & Community Programs meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 585 total points, and allocated to Grade 12.

        • Passed 13-0-0 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 $121,972 to $144,590 in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective November 2, 2023.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Appointed position in the Office of Community Safety: Director Community Safety Design & Implementation

      • Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Community Safety Design & Implementation meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 570 total points, and allocated to Grade 12.

        • Passed 13-0-0 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 $118,774 to $140,800, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective November 2, 2023.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. La Boulangerie Marguerite-Minneapolis, 300 13th Ave NE, (Ward 3) for an On Sale Liquor, Sunday Sales, with Limited Entertainment and Sidewalk Cafe licenses

      • Approving an application for La Boulangerie Marguerite-Minneapolis, 300 13TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Baker and Lover Minneapolis LLC, BLFood, LIC411754 for a Sidewalk Cafe license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving an application for La Boulangerie Marguerite-Minneapolis, 300 13TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Baker and Lover Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC410184 for an On Sale Liquor, Sunday Sales, with Limited Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Tap In, 2618 Lowry Ave N, (Ward 4) for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales and Limited Entertainment license

      • Passed 4-2-0 Approved
      • Passed 8-5-0 Approved

    • 3. Open air motor vehicle parking lots ordinance

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

    • 4. Agra Affordable Housing Project Financing: 901 27th Ave S

      • Setting a public hearing for October 10, 2023, to consider the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Agra Affordable Housing Project located at 901 27th Ave S.

      • Passage of Resolution approving the Agra Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the issuance of a "Pay-As-You-Go" TIF Note to Franklin LP in a principal amount not to exceed $1,088,600.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a tax increment financing assistance contract with Franklin LP and other necessary documents related to the recommended actions.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving additional funding of $1,395,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund contingency pool for the Agra project located at 901 27th Ave S and authorizing loan documents with Franklin LP or an affiliated entity.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Setting a public hearing for October 24, 2023, to consider authorizing host approval for the issuance of housing revenue bonds by the City of Lauderdale, Minnesota for financing the construction of the Agra project at 901 27th Ave S.

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing host approval for the issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds for the Agra project by the City of Lauderdale, approving the Housing Program associated therewith, and authorizing execution of a Joint Powers Agreement to allow for Bond issuance by the City of Lauderdale.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Tax Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond (HRB) Issuance: Wadaag Commons Affordable Housing Project, 1900 22nd St E

      • Setting a public hearing for October 10, 2023, to consider the issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds for the Wadaag Commons Affordable Housing Project located at 1900 22nd St E.

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing preliminary and final approval of the issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Entitlement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,700,000 for the Wadaag Commons project located at 1900 22nd St E.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a two-year extension of the existing award of Affordable Housing Trust Funds in an amount of up to $720,000 and an additional award of up to $530,000 to Wadaag Commons Limited Partnership for the Wadaag Commons Project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving a loan sourced with a Community Project Funding award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 to Wadaag Commons Limited Partnership with 0% interest and a term to match the term of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund loan.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an amendment to the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Development Account (LCDA) funding award project description.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a new City loan in an amount not to exceed $627,077, to Wadaag Commons Limited Partnership, which is sourced from the partial repayment of a 2009 City Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Loan in the amount of $364,393.21 and the required repayment of the outstanding balance of the loan in the amount of $250,287.43 plus accrued repaid interest.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Certificate of Appropriateness appeal: Lisa & Jim Rikkers, 4708 Emerson Ave S

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Liquor license approvals for October 24, 2023

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Liquor License Renewals for October 24, 2023

      • 801 Chophouse, 801 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by 801 Chophouse MSP LLC, BLLiquor, LIC381900

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Bar Zia, 420 4TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Keep It Real LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77725

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Bricksworth Beer Co, 305 5TH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bricksworth Beer Co LLC, BLLiquor, LIC403330

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Burrito Loco, 418 13TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by PFC Systems Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79623

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Cambria Downtown Minneapolis, 1020 HAWTHORNE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by CAMBER LODGING LLC, BLLiquor, LIC399677

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • D'Amico Catering at the Walker Art Center, 1750 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by D'Amico Catering LLC, BLLiquor, LIC395761

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Day Block Brewing Co, 1105 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Day Block Brewing Company LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80214

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Day Block Brewing Company LLC, BLBrewery, LIC353682

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Dilla's Ethiopian Restaurant, 1813 RIVERSIDE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Dilla's Bar and Restaurant Inc, BLLiquor, LIC78238

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Eagles, 2507 25TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by FOE Aerie 34, BLLiquor, LIC78212

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Falling Knife Brewing Company, 783 HARDING ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Bergman Ledge LLC, BLBrewery, LIC382677

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Granada Theater & Uptown Lobby, 3022 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Granada Theater, BLLiquor, LIC382072

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Green Room, 2923 GIRARD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by 2923 Uptown LLC, BLLiquor, LIC359615

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Hilton Garden Inn, 1101 4TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by First Global LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78299

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Ken & Norm's Liquors, 4801 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Wallis Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54064

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Loon Cafe, 500 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Loon Cafe Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76269

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Lynlake Brewery, 2934 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Lynlake Brewery LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337782

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Lynlake Brewery, 2934 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Lynlake Brewery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC383542

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Marriott City Center, 30 7TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Marriott International Inc, BLLiquor, LIC78645

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Petite Leon, 3800 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Petite Leon LLC, BLLiquor, LIC389200

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Target Field, 353 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Sportservice LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC54037

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Target Field, 353 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Sportservice LLC, BLLiquor, LIC79648

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Loop, 606 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Loop Mpls LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78406

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Melting Pot Restaurant, 80 9TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by TSSN Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79473

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Stray Dog, 401 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by The Stray Dog LLC, BLLiquor, LIC356207

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Vegas Lounge, 965 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by G & K Vegas Inc, BLLiquor, LIC77394

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Wild Mind Ales, 6031 PILLSBURY AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Wild Mind Ales LLC, BLBrewery, LIC396368

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Wild Mind Ales, 6031 PILLSBURY AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Wild Mind Ales LLC, BLBrewery, LIC396369

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 3101 Queen Ave N, owner Angelina Courtney

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Commemorative street name addition: Margaret Anderson Kelliher, 8th Ave N between 5th St N and Oak Lake Ave.

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Applications for environmental grant funding in the fall 2023 brownfield grant round

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing applications to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development [DEED] Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grant Program for environmental investigation and/or remediation funding for the following projects: Mikwanedun Audisookon Center for Art and Wellness (2313 13th Ave S), $76,046; and O'Shaughnessy Distilling Expansion Project, (526 Malcolm Ave SE and 528 Malcolm Ave SE), $293,828.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing applications to the Metropolitan Council's Tax Base Revitalization Account [TBRA] Grant Program for environmental investigation and/or remediation funding for the following projects: Avenues for Youth Housing and Headquarters (1400 8th Ave N, 1406 8th Ave N, 1412 8th Ave N, and 1418 8th Ave N), $293,010; O'Shaughnessy Distilling Expansion Project (526 Malcolm Ave SE and 528 Malcolm Ave SE), $124,958; Park Plaza (1315 Olson Memorial Highway and 525 Humboldt Ave N), $504,237; Snelling Yards Family Housing (3601 E 44th St), $203,375; and Stinson Apartments (1714 E Hennepin Ave), $103,650.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing applications to Hennepin County's Environmental Response Fund [ERF] Grant Program for environmental investigation and/or remediation funding for the following projects: 3561 Minnehaha Project (3561 Minnehaha Ave), $$25,000; Avenues for Youth Housing and Headquarters (1400 8th Ave N, 1406 8th Ave N, 1412 8th Ave N, and 1418 8th Ave N), $195,340; CLCLT Homes -- Fall 2023 (various addresses), $330,000; Ebenezer Development (2544 Oakland Ave), $47,100; Mikwanedun Audisookon Center for Art and Wellness (2313 13th Ave S), $76,045; Minnesota Brownfields Gap Financing Program (various addresses), $300,000; O'Shaughnessy Distilling Expansion Project (526 Malcolm Ave SE and 528 Malcolm Ave SE), $95,693; Park Plaza (1315 Olson Memorial Highway and 525 Humboldt Ave N), $271,513; Powderhorn Park Improvements Project, (3400 15th Ave S), $123,157; Snelling Yards Family Housing (3601 E 44th St), $203,375; and Stinson Apartments (1714 E Hennepin Ave), $156,000.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Summer 2023 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account Pre-Development Grants

      • Accepting Summer 2023 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account (LCA) Pre-development grants in the amount of $150,000 for The CORA project, located at 1104-1112 25th Ave SE, and $150,000 for The Unity Building project, located at 401-405 Lake St E.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing agreements with the Metropolitan Council, Investoration Development, and Grass Roots LLC or related entities to implement the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account (LCA) grants.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Minneapolis Homes: Financing application concept to support the acquisition and sale of investor-owned rental properties for affordable homeownership

      • Approving $2 million of Housing Replacement District funds through the Minneapolis Homes: Financing Program to facilitate the acquisition, site preparation, and sale of affordable homeownership of investor-owned rental properties acquired by the Land Bank Twin Cities or other mission-driven entities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the Director of Community Planning & Economic Development to approve Minneapolis Homes: Financing contracts to developers in accordance with approved program terms.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) financial assistance for affordable housing projects

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Simpson Apartments 2020 Affordable Housing Trust Fund Award Extension

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Homeownership Opportunity Minneapolis program changes

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Owner-occupied rehabilitation program changes

      • Authorizing the adoption of the revised Home Improvement Program guidelines.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the adoption of the Temporary Relocation Policy.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Intergovernmental Relations Committee

  • Policy & Government Oversight Committee

    • 1. 2023 Quarterly Donations Reports

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

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution accepting 4th Quarter 2023 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

        • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution accepting 3rd Quarter 2023 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Gift acceptance from Local Public Health Association of travel expenses including registration and lodging

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Gift acceptance from Climate Generation of travel expenses including flight, lodging, and meals

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Gift acceptance from University of South Florida Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy of travel expenses including flights, hotel, and meals

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Collective bargaining agreements: IBEW Local 292 Electrical Technicians Unit, 2022 and 2023-2025

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Re-bid Street Light Installation Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Bid for Demolition & Debris Removal at Kmart Site

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Bid for Property Maintenance Services

      • Accepting the bid of Hennepin County Sentence to Serve, submitted on Event 2686, for an estimated annual amount of $459,360, for property maintenance services, and authorizing a contract from Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting the bid of Tree Trust, submitted on Event 2686, for an estimated annual amount of $465,120, for property maintenance services, and authorizing a contract from Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting the bid of Dwayne's Lawn & Snow Care, submitted on Event 2686, for an estimated annual amount of $460,944, for property maintenance services, and authorizing a contract from Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting the bid of Tracy Castille, submitted on Event 2686, for an estimated annual amount of $460,944, for property maintenance services, and authorizing a contract from Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month terms, all in accordance with City specifications.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Bid for Pavement Profiling and Rental of Roto Milling Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Bid for Water & Sewer Service Relocation

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Bid for Concrete Sidewalks, Curb and ADA Ped Ramps

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for engineering and design services for the 1st Ave N Street Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Contract with Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson Associates for engineering and design services for the Cedar Lake Road Bridge over BNSF Railroad project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Contract with Accenture LLP, for data management technology services

      • Authorizing a contract with Accenture LLP, in the amount of $645,000, for a one-year term, Nov 5, 2023, through Nov 4, 2024, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, with funding amounts to be determined on an annual basis, for data management technologies services

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the contract with Accenture LLP, to include modifications to the general terms and conditions related to the consequential damages and liability clauses.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Contract with Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. for fire emergency medical services education and training

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Contract amendment with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for engineering and design services for Hennepin Ave S Street Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Contract amendment with Rosedale Chevrolet, LLC. for General Motors OEM Parts and Service

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 18. Contract amendment with Clearwater Analytics, LLC for various investment services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 19. Contract amendment with Everlaw, Inc. for E-discovery and redaction software

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 20. Lease agreement between United States Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of the Falls for the ancillary lands around the Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 21. Legal Settlement: City of Minneapolis v. Leo A. Daly and Ice Builders v. Golden Industrial Refrigeration, LLC, Stantec Consulting Services, Generator Studio LLC

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 22. Contract with Horsemen, Inc. for horse boarding services

      • Passed 8-5-0 Approved

    • 23. Contracts to establish a pool of Immigration Legal Services providers offering free immigration legal services to City residents

      • Authorizing a contract with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, in the amount of $50,000, for a term to end on Dec 31, 2024, with the option for two one-year extensions, for immigration legal services for persons in removal proceedings

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, in the amount of $46,000, for a term to end on Dec 31, 2024, with the option for two one-year extensions, for immigration legal services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with the Advocates for Human Rights, in the amount of $84,000, for a term to end on Dec 31, 2024, with the option for two one-year extensions, for immigration legal services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with International Institute of Minnesota, in the amount of $25,000, for a term to end on Dec 31, 2024, with the option for two one-year extensions, for immigration legal services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Volunteer Lawyers Network, in the amount of $70,000, for a term to end on Dec 31, 2024, with the option for two one-year extensions, for immigration legal services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Public Health & Safety Committee

    • 1. Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate-Crimes grant for addressing hate crimes

      • Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in the amount of $400,000, for the period of Oct 1, 2023, through Sept 30, 2027, for addressing hate crimes.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Civil Rights Department.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Department of Energy grant for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program

      • Accepting a grant from the Department of Energy, in the amount of $424,330, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program for the period Oct 1, 2023, through Sep 30, 2025.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the Department of Energy for the grant.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS) grant

      • Accepting a grant from Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy (PHEARLESS), in the amount of $100,000, for a one-year leadership training program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy for the grant funds.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Ash tree treatment policy

      • Passed 5-0-1 Approved
      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. Hennepin Ave S (Lake St W to Douglas Ave) Street Reconstruction: Project approval for bonding, assessment, and areaway abandonment

      • Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $1,976,964.42 for the Hennepin Ave S (Lake St W to Douglas Ave) Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 6776 (PV158).

        • Passed 13-0-0 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 $1,976,964.42 for the project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Annual levy of various Public Works Department special assessments

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Water distribution improvements: Appropriation increase

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Right of Entry agreement to access the Columbia Heights water treatment property

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Easement agreement with Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) for a storm sewer outfall within the Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Temporary construction agreement with University of Minnesota for Bridge 9 repairs

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for storm drain crossing

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. North Transfer Station Revitalization Project: Grant acceptance and public infrastructure improvements

      • Passage of Resolution accepting a $4,000,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, through the Solid Waste Infrastructure For Recycling (SWIFR) grant program, to support the North Transfer Station Revitalization Project, and authorizing execution of a grant agreement upon satisfactory review by the City Attorney’s Office.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Public Works Department.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving the North Transfer Station Revitalization Project Plan.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing Finance and Property Services to proceed with project implementation to redevelop 2710 Pacific St N for municipal operation purposes as outlined in the North Transfer Station Revitalization Plan.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Grant application to Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for sewer lateral repairs

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Funds match for Minnesota DEED Grant for the Upper Harbor Terminal Public Infrastructure Street Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Minnesota GreenCorps Program: Application to host a GreenCorps member for the 2023-2024 program year

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

    • 1. Fees for use of City-owned resources ordinance

      • Passed 13-0-0 Expired

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Closed Session

    • 1. Collective bargaining agreement: Minneapolis Police Officers Federation

  • Addendum