City Council November 16, 2023   11/16/2023

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll Call.

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

  • Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Bucheron, 4257 Nicollet Ave, (Ward 8) for On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment, and Sidewalk Cafe licenses

      • Approving an application for Bucheron, 4257 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Little Sprout Hospitality, LLC, BLFood, LIC411197 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 Bucheron, 4257 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Little Sprout Hospitality, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC411188 for On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Land Sale: 614 33rd Ave N

      • Setting a public hearing for November 9, 2023, to consider the sideyard split and sale of the City-owned property located at 614 33rd Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 905) with the southern half of the parcel sold to McKinley Community for $500 and the northern half of the parcel sold to Lakari Smith and George Smith for $500.

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of the southern portion (approximately 1,622 sq. ft.) of the property at 614 33rd Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 905A) to McKinley Community for $500, subject to conditions.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of the northern portion (approximately 1,622 sq. ft.) of the property at 614 33rd Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 905B) to Lakari Smith and George Smith for $500, subject to conditions.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Land Sale: 1104 Logan Ave N

      • Setting a public hearing for November 9, 2023, to consider the sideyard sale of the City-owned property located at 1104 Logan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 1021) to Chedrua Yanlecheuyin and Jianeujongai Yanlecheuyin.

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of the property at 1104 Logan Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 1021) to Chedrua Yanlecheuyin and Jianeujongai Yanlecheuyin for $1, subject to conditions.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the release of the conservation easement at 1104 Logan Ave N to allow for the re-combination with 1100 Logan Ave N as a home has already been built across the property line.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Land Sale: 3515 Dupont Ave N

      • Setting a public hearing for November 9, 2023, to consider the sideyard split and sale of the City-owned property located at 3515 Dupont Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 837) with the southern half of the parcel sold to Samantha Kulas and the northern half of the parcel sold to Gary Schollmeier and Kitrina Stratton.

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of the southern portion (approximately 2,512 sq. ft.) of the property at 3515 Dupont Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 837A) to Samantha J Kulas entity for $5,000, subject to conditions.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the sideyard sale of the northern portion (approximately 2,512 sq. ft.) of the property at 3515 Dupont Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. TF 837B) to Gary A Schollmeier and Kitrina A Stratton for $5,000, subject to conditions.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. 2023 Levy for Special Assessments relating to nuisance condition abatement, unpaid administrative enforcement fees and fines, and renter relocation assistance

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of abating nuisance conditions in accordance with Chapter 227 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy numbers 1080, 1081, 1084, 1160, and 1161.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1089.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1090.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of emergency demolition and boarding in accordance with Chapter 85 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1092.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of demolishing properties in accordance with Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1095.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for registering vacant properties in accordance with Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1096.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost relating to reinspection fees in accordance with Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1097.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of securing any building or structure rendered uninhabitable or unoccupied and open to trespass as a result of lawful police action in accordance with Chapter 171 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1098.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1121.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1125.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1126.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for garage demolition issued in accordance with Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1159.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost for unpaid administrative citations and civil fines issued in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1165.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost relating to reinspection fees in accordance with Chapter 525, Section 570 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1176.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution directing the Director of the Hennepin County Property Taxation Department to place assessments against certain properties to defray the cost of renter relocation assistance in accordance with Chapter 244, Section 1950 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for levy number 1184.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. 550 West Lake Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan

      • Passage of Resolution approving the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for 550 West Lake Street Affordable Housing at 550 West Lake St.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the issuance of a "Pay-As-You-Go" TIF Note to 550 West Lake Street Apartments LP or an affiliated entity in a principal amount not to exceed $785,000.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance contract and other necessary documents related to the recommended action with 550 West Lake Street Apartments LP or an affiliated entity

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Regulation of tobacco dealer licenses at commercial malls ordinance

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

    • 8. North Market LLC, Pillsbury United Communities, and Buildings Properties Holding, LLC bond issuance for multiple addresses

      • Setting a public hearing for October 24, 2023, to consider issuance up to $3 million in Bank Qualified Bank Direct revenue bonds to North Market LLC, Pillsbury United Communities and Buildings Properties Holding, LLC to refinance outstanding debt obligations for multiple properties, fund any reserves, and pay costs of issuance.

      • Passage of Resolution giving approval to and authorizing the issuance of Series 2023B bonds to refinance outstanding debt obligations, fund any reserve accounts and pay issuance costs on behalf of Pillsbury United Communities and North Market LLC.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Referring the matter of a resolution giving approval to and authorizing the issuance of Series 2023B bonds to refinance outstanding debt obligations, fund any reserve accounts and pay issuance costs on behalf of Pillsbury United Communities and North Market LLC to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA) Board of Commissioners.

      • Passage of Resolution giving approval to and authorizing the issuance of Series 2023A bonds to refinance outstanding debt obligations, fund any reserve accounts and pay issuance costs for multiple properties on behalf of Pillsbury United Communities and Buildings Properties Holding, LLC.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Referring the matter of a resolution giving approval to and authorizing the issuance of Series 2023A bonds to refinance outstanding debt obligations, fund any reserve accounts and pay issuance costs for multiple properties on behalf of Pillsbury United Communities and Buildings Properties Holding, LLC to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA) Board of Commissioners.

    • 9. Liquor license approvals for November 9, 2023

      • El Sazon Cocina & Tragos, 5309 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by El Sazon Cocina & Tragos LLC, BLLiquor, LIC410886

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Fusion Pancake House & Bistro, 5001 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Fusion Pancake House & Bistro Inc, BLWine, LIC411345

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Bungalow Club, 4300 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Ham Hands LLC, BLAmend, LIC411380

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Gidi Bar and Lounge, 322 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Club Gidi LLC, BLLiquor, LIC409400

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Considering a license for TXT Wine & Spirits, 700 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by TXT LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC406445

        • Passed 12-1-0 Referred to Staff
        • Passed 13-0-0 Referred to Staff

    • 10. Liquor License Renewals for November 9, 2023

      • Nye's Bar, 112 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Hennepin Jakes Inc, BLLiquor, LIC358426

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Jasmine 26 Restaurant & Bar, 8 26TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Jasmine 26 Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75826

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Pat's Tap, 3510 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Uncle Pearle LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76510

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract amendment with Midwest Urban Strategies for employment and training services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Upper Harbor Community Performing Arts Center noise variance

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Parkland Dedication Fee Waiver: Exeter Marshall

      • Passage of Resolution granting a waiver of 75% of park dedication fee requirements associated with the Exeter Marshall development project at 1500, 1516, and 1600 Marshall Street NE in exchange for private land maintained for public use.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing staff to execute a Parkland Development and Easement Agreement between the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and Exeter Marshall LLC.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Carryforward of Year 2023 Tax Exempt Housing Revenue Bonds

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Access agreements related to environmental grant funding provided by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Decertification of the Lowry Ridge (#80) and 10th & Washington (#95) Tax Increment Financing Districts

      • Passage of Resolution approving the decertification of the Lowry Ridge Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District as of December 31, 2023, and directing the City’s Finance Officer to establish any appropriations necessary to return surplus tax increment from the TIF district funds to Hennepin County for redistribution.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving the decertification of the 10th & Washington Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District as of December 31, 2023, and directing the City’s Finance Officer to establish any appropriations necessary to return surplus tax increment from the TIF district funds to Hennepin County for redistribution.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Alley Vacation: Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2501 Stevens Ave

      • Approving an application submitted by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design to vacate (VAC-1771) the north-south public alley located between Stevens Avenue and the former 2nd Avenue South, north of 26th Street East.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution vacating the north-south public alley located between Stevens Avenue and the former 2nd Avenue South, north of 26th Street East (VAC-1771).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving an application submitted by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design to vacate (VAC-1780) the east-west public alley easement located between Stevens Avenue and the former 2nd Avenue South, north of 26th Street East.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution vacating the east-west public alley easement located between Stevens Avenue and the former 2nd Avenue South, north of 26th Street East (VAC-1780).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 18. Exterior building materials ordinance

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 19. Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF) loan for El Guanaco Properties LLC: 501 E Lake St

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Intergovernmental Relations Committee

    • 1. Contract amendments with Fredrikson & Byron P.A., Hylden Advocacy and Law and Primacy Group, LLC for legislation representation services

      • Receiving and filing the conflicts review report for Fredrikson & Byron P.A.

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006250 with Fredrikson & Byron PA, in an amount of $60,000 for a total amount not to exceed $120,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for legislation representation services, and authorizing the waiver of any conflicts of interest between the City of Minneapolis & Fredrikson & Byron PA related to: the firm’s continued representation of clients subject to previous City waivers or in similar matters, and the firm’s representation of clients in regulatory, land use, licensing, criminal defense, environmental, eminent domain, and assessment valuation and real property tax protests and matters.

        • Passed 9-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Receiving and filing the conflicts review report for Hylden Advocacy & Law.

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006251 with Hylden Advocacy & Law, in the amount of $48,000 for a total amount not to exceed $96,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for legislation representation services.

        • Passed 5-4-0 Approved
        • Passed 9-4-0 Approved

      • Receiving and filing the conflicts review report for Primacy Group, LLC.

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006254 with Primacy Group LLC, in the amount of $100,000, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000, and an extension through Dec 31, 2024, for legislation representation services.

        • Passed 9-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to the prohibition of minimum parking mandates.

        • Passed 9-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 12-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to local government loss of revenue from any determination of "just compensation" from the municipality's purchase of a public utility.

        • Passed 9-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 12-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to resources and funding for public safety.

        • Passed 9-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to removing barriers for vendors participating in Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

        • Passed 8-0-1 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 8-3-2 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to self-insurance liability coverage for peace officers.

        • Passed 7-2-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 9-4-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to allocating funding to support the Minneapolis Transgender & Gender nonconforming community.

        • Passed 9-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to bodily autonomy and access to gender-affirming care.

        • Passed 8-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to protections for renters.

        • Passed 8-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to Land Value Tax.

        • Passed 7-1-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 12-1-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to bonded investment for the purchase of Smith Foundry.

        • Passed 7-1-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 12-1-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to data request and the Data Practices Act.

        • Passed 7-1-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 12-1-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to a pavement art pilot program.

        • Passed 8-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to requirements governing transportation cumulative impacts analysis.

        • Passed 8-0-0 Deemed Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to establishing a Community Preferred Alternative Act.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

      • Amending the Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to reflect changes related to supporting cities and counties seeking highway-to-boulevard conversions.

        • Passed 11-2-0 Deemed Approved

      • Receiving and filing a report on the draft 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions document.

      • Approving the 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions.

        • Passed 9-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Policy & Government Oversight Committee

    • 1. Gift acceptance from Cooperative Development Foundation for travel expenses

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. 2023 property tax special assessment of delinquent utility charges

      • Approving the 2023 property tax special assessments for delinquent utility charges as indicated on the 2022 Property Tax Special Assessment List.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing Utility Billing to cancel any assessments as a result of adjustments/payments.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Collective Bargaining Agreement: Operating Engineers Local 49, 2024 through 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Agreements with Xcel Energy to purchase Renewable Electricity from their Renewable*Connect program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Programmatic agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Minnesota State Preservation Office, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the conveyance of federal property at the Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Bid For Corrosion Inhibitor

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Contract with Roya Media, LLC, dba Vision Flourish for communications and marketing services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Contract with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities through Century College for fire education services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Contract amendment with Innovative Masonry Restoration LLC for the Kenwood Tower Masonry project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract amendment with Eureka Construction, Inc. for the 37th Ave NE Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract amendment with Bituminous Roadways Inc. for Hot Mix Asphalt

      • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 7-6-0 Approved

    • 12. Legal Settlement: Khalid El-Amin v. City of Minneapolis, et al

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Legal Settlement: William Champa v. City of Minneapolis

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds within the Community Planning & Economic Development department

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Contract with New York University through the NYU School of Law's Reimagining Public Safety Policing Project for implementation of the Safe and Thriving Communities Report

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Public Health & Safety Committee

    • 1. Local Public Health Service grant for essential public health services

      • Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in the amount of $3,859,063, to address the areas of public health responsibility and essential public health services (Local Public Health) for the period of Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the State of Minnesota to provide public health services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Contract with CityMatCH for work on the Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative

      • Authorizing a contract, in the amount of $160,743 for one year, from Sep 30, 2023, through Sep 29, 2027, for work on the Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with CityMatCH for project funds.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Contract with Helix Health & Housing Services for temporary housing, substance use disorder treatment, and mental health services for individuals experiencing homelessness

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Sub-agreement contract amendment to COM00004368 with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for the Sexual Assault Initiative Kit grant program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Sub-agreement contract amendment to COM0003891 with the Sexual Violence Center for the Sexual Assault Initiative Kit grant program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Contract amendment with Hennepin County Attorney's Office for the Sexual Assault Initiative Kit grant program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Public Works & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. License agreements for 2024 Shared Bike and Scooter Program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Grant applications for 2024 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation for federal transportation funds

      • Authorizing the submittal of a series of applications through Metropolitan Council’s 2024 Regional Solicitation Program for federal transportation funds.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the commitment of local funds to provide the required local match for the federal funding.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Grant application to the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) for the Lowry Ave NE Street Reconstruction Project, Phase II

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Lease agreement with Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board for operation of a streetcar system on city property

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Joint Powers Agreement amendment with City of Columbia Heights for 37th Ave NE Street Reconstruction Project

      • Authorizing an amendment to the joint powers agreement with the City of Columbia Heights, in an estimated amount of $300,000, for the 37th Ave NE Street Reconstruction Project No. 6778 (CPV127), from Central Ave NE to Stinson Blvd.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest Light Rail): Subordinate Funding Agreements No. 10 and No. 11

      • Authorizing Subordinate Funding Agreement (SFA) No. 10 with the Metropolitan Council, to reimburse the City a not-to-exceed amount of $268,000, for professional staff costs incurred in 2023 by the Public Works Department in the areas of construction oversight, inspection, coordination, permitting, staging, maintenance of traffic, and acceptance of infrastructure to be owned and maintained by the City related to the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest Light Rail).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing Subordinate Funding Agreement (SFA) No. 11 with the Metropolitan Council, to reimburse the City a not-to-exceed amount of $273,000, for professional staff costs incurred in 2024 by the Public Works Department in the areas of construction oversight, inspection, coordination, permitting, staging, maintenance of traffic, and acceptance of infrastructure to be owned and maintained by the City related to the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest Light Rail).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

    • 1. Vacant building registration ordinance

      • Passed 13-0-0 Expired

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

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

      • Passed 13-0-0 Expired

  • Resolutions

  • New Business

    • 1. Declaration of vacancy - Ward 12

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Appointment of Director of Community Planning & Economic Development

      • Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's appointment of Erik Hansen to the appointed position of Director of Community Planning & Economic Development for a term ending January 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Received and Filed

      • Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Erik Hansen to the appointed position of Director of Community Planning & Economic Development and Executive Director of the Minneapolis Community Development Agency for a term ending January 2026.

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

    • 3. Appointment of City Operations Officer

      • Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's appointment of Margaret Anderson Kelliher to the appointed position of City Operations Officer for a term ending January 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Received and Filed

      • Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Margaret Anderson Kelliher to the appointed position of City Operations Officer (City Coordinator) for a term ending January 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 11-2-0 Approved

  • Adjournment