City Council March 07, 2024   3/7/2024

1. Roll Call.

2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

1. Gift acceptance from Communities First Infrastructure Alliance of travel and lodging expenses

• 2024R-036.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

2. Bid for Hot Mix Asphalt

• 2024A-0136.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

3. Bid for Traffic Marking - Thermoplastic

• 2024A-0137.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

4. Bid for Phone System Maintenance

• 2024A-0138.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

5. Contract with Cale America for Online Permitting Services

• 2024A-0139.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

6. Contract with Zan Associates for layout, engineering and design services for the Northside Greenway Phase I & II project

• 2024A-0140.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

7. Contract amendment with Content Architects LLC for website services consulting.

• 2024A-0141.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

8. Contract amendment with States Manufacturing for the Fridley Campus Electrical Rehabilitation Construction project

• 2024A-0142.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

9. Contract amendment with CDM Smith for engineering, design, and construction oversight services for the Fridley Campus Electrical Rehabilitation Project

• 2024A-0143.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

10. Contract amendment with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for continued IT sourcing consulting services

• 2024A-0144.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

11. Contract amendments with Change Equals Opportunity, and Change Starts with Community, for Youth Group Violence Intervention (YGVI) work

• Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006732 with Change Equals Opportunity, in the amount of $352,000 for a total amount not to exceed $704,000, and an extension through December 31, 2024, to ensure continuity of group violence intervention services.

  • 2024A-0145.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006729 with Change Starts with Community, in the amount of $385,000 for a total amount not to exceed $770,000, and an extension through December 31, 2024, to ensure continuity of group violence intervention services.

  • 2024A-0145.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

12. Contract amendment with Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen P.L.L.P. for legal panel services

• 2024A-0146.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

13. Legal Settlement: Mark Steele v. City of Minneapolis and Ervin D. Hechtel

• 2024A-0147.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

14. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Kevin Angerhofer

• 2024A-0148.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

15. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Mark Beaupre

• 2024A-0149.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

16. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Jonathan Hoff

• 2024A-0150.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

17. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Clark Goset

• 2024A-0151.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

18. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Dean Milner

• 2024A-0152.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

19. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Katelyn Castle

• 2024A-0153.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

20. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Peter Farnhorst

• 2024A-0154.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

21. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Kendra Krause

• 2024A-0155.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

22. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Tyler Klund

• 2024A-0156.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

23. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Toua Yang

• 2024A-0157.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

24. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Carl Blad

• 2024A-0158.pdf

• Passed 10-3-0 Approved

25. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of William Haws

• 2024A-0159.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

26. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Ryan Herington

• 2024A-0160.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

27. Improving Workforce Culture Legislative Directive

• Improving Workforce Culture Legislative Directive: Mayor Frey Memo (Feb 26, 2024)
• Improving Workforce Culture Legislative Directive: Motion by Koski & Wonsley (Mar 7, 2024)
• Improving Workforce Culture Legislative Directive: Staff Memo (May 27, 2024)
• Improving Workforce Culture Legislative Directive: Koski Follow-Up Questions (May 31, 2024)
• Improving Workplace Culture Legislative Directive presentation (July 22, 2024)

• Receiving and filing a presentation in response to a legislative directive related to improving workplace culture.

• Receiving and filing public comments on the legislative directive related to workforce culture.

• Approving a legislative directive to receive information related to workforce culture related issues.

  • 2024A-0161.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Deemed Approved

28. Collective bargaining agreements: Minneapolis Association of Fire Chiefs, 2022; and 2023 through 2025

• 2024A-0162.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Managing Attorney 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 685 total points, and allocated to grade 15.

  • 2024A-0163.pdf
  • 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 $160,274, to $190,000, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 7, 2024.

  • 2024-002.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Managing Attorney - Implementation meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 680 total points, and allocated to grade 15.

  • 2024A-0164.pdf
  • 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 $160,274, to $190,000, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 7, 2024.

  • 2024-003.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

3. Appointed position in the City Attorney's Office: Deputy City Attorney

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Deputy City Attorney 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 790 total points, and allocated to grade 17.

  • 2024A-0165.pdf
  • 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 $177,150 to $210,000, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 7, 2024.

  • 2024-004.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

4. Appointed position in the City Auditor's Office: Director Policy & Research

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Policy & Research 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 610 total points, and allocated to Grade 13.

  • 2024A-0166.pdf
  • 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 $133,031 to $157,699, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 7, 2024.

  • 2024-005.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

5. Appointed position in the City Auditor's Office: Director Oversight & Evaluation

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Oversight & Evaluation 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 610 total points, and allocated to Grade 13.

  • 2024A-0167.pdf
  • 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 $133,031 to $157,699, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 7, 2024.

  • 2024-006.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

6. Appointed position in the Office of Community Safety: Director Office of Community Safety Administration

• Director OCS Administration Staff Response Memo (Mar 7, 2024)

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Office of Community Safety Administration 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 553 total points, and allocated to Grade 12.

  • 2024A-0168.pdf
  • 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 $120,332 to $142,645, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 7, 2024.

  • 2024-007.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

7. Appointed position in the Health Department: Director Climate Equity Action

• Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Climate Equity Action 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 575 total points, and allocated to Grade 12.

  • 2024A-0169.pdf
  • 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 $125,233 to $148,456, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 7, 2024.

  • 2024-008.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Transportation ride share worker protections ordinance

• TNC Compensation Ordinance
• Public Comment: TNC Compensation Ordinance (Feb 27, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance Staff Presentation (Feb 27, 2024)
• TNC Minimum Compensation Memo (Jun 28, 2023)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance Staff Response Memo (Mar 4, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance Presentation by Authors (Mar 7, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance: Motion by Koski (Mar 7, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance: Motion by Cashman (Mar 7, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance: Motion by Rainville (Mar 7, 2024)
• Public Comment: TNC Compensation Ordinance (Mar 7, 2024)
• 2024-009 Veto Letter (Mar 8, 2024)
• Mayoral Call for Special Meeting (Mar 8, 2024)
• TNC Memo by Wonsley, Chavez, and Osman (Mar 20, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance: Motion by Payne, Cashman, And Chowdhury (Apr 11, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Ordinance: Motion by Jenkins and Koski (Apr 11, 2024)
• TNC Compensation Rate Analysis: Staff Memo (Apr 10, 2024)
• Public Comment: TNC Compensation Ordinance (April 11, 2024)
• TNC Enforcement Ordinance (Apr 26, 2024)
• TNC Enforcement Request for Committee Action (May 14, 2024)
• TNC Enforcement Racial Equity Impact Analysis (May 14, 2024)
• TNC Enforcement Ordinance (Revised May 6, 2024)
• TNC Enforcement Ordinance: Motion by Chowdhury and Osman (May 14, 2024)
• TNC Enforcement Ordinance (Revised as amended May 14, 2024)
• Public Comment: TNC Enforcement Ordinance (May 14, 2024)

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions related to transparency, safety, and worker protections.

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

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions to establish minimum driver compensation.

  • 2024-009.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 5-1-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 9-4-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 10-3-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author

• Passage of Ordinance amending Ordinance 2024-009, passed March 7, 2024, amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, by revising the effective date.

  • 2024-011.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 343 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Transportation Network Companies, amending provisions related to enforcement of minimum compensation and determining the minimum compensation rate.

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

2. Business Subsidy for George Modular Innovation Solutions, LLC or an affiliate

• Accepting an increased grant of $3 million from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF).

  • 2024A-0170.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing execution of a MIF grant agreement between the City and the Department of Employment and Economic Development in the increased amount of $3 million.

  • 2024A-0170.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing execution of a MIF loan agreement with George Modular Innovation Solutions, LLC or an affiliated entity in the increased amount of $3 million.

  • 2024A-0170.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing execution of a business subsidy agreement with respect to the MIF Loan for an increased award amount of $3 million with George Modular Innovation Solutions, LLC, or an affiliated entity, and setting job goals for the business subsidy.

  • 2024A-0170.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

  • 2024R-037.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a $2 million loan to the George Modular Innovation Solutions, LLC or an affiliated entity, for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a modular housing manufacturing facility at 1400 Washington Ave N.

  • 2024A-0170.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a business subsidy agreement with respect to the City Loan with George Modular Innovation Solutions, LLC or an affiliated entity, and setting non-job goals for the business subsidy.

  • 2024A-0170.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Setting a public hearing for February 27, 2024, to consider a business subsidy associated with a loan under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's Minnesota Investment Fund program to George Modular Innovation Solutions, LLC or an affiliate for a modular housing manufacturing facility located at 1400 Washington Ave N.

• Setting a public hearing for February 27, 2024, to consider a business subsidy associated with a loan from the City to George Modular Innovation Solutions, LLC or an affiliate for a modular housing manufacturing facility located at 1400 Washington Ave N.

3. Liquor license approvals for February 27, 2024

• Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis-Mill District, 708 3RD ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward None) submitted by SA Hospitality Management LLC, BLAmend, LIC413420

  • 2024A-0171.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Diane's Place, 117 14TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Moua Sugar LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412389

  • 2024A-0171.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

4. Liquor License Renewals for February 27, 2024

• Cedar Inn, 4155 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Harry's Cedar Inn Inc, BLWine, LIC384742

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Chicago Lake Liquors, 825 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by John Wolf Enterprises Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54101

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Curry Corner, 201 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Curry Corner Inc, BLLiquor, LIC399881

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Elk's Lounge, 1614 PLYMOUTH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Ames Lodge #106, BLLiquor, LIC80410

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Hark's Nicollet, 2401 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Rod Petroleum Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74782

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Hazel's Northeast, 2859 JOHNSON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Good Cheer Hospitality LLC, BLWine, LIC65190

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Hibachi Buffet, 111 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Hibachi Buffet Inc, BLWine, LIC66069

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• HUGE Improv Theater, 2728 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by HUGE Improv Theater, BLWine, LIC411657

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Lowry Handy Stop, 700 LOWRY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by A and R Fuel Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74765

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Sabor Latino Restaurant, 2505 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sabor Latino LLC, BLWine, LIC391153

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 FILLMORE ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sociable Cider Werks LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337798

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 FILLMORE ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sociable Cider Werks LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337799

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Supermercado Latino, 2312 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Latino Groceries Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74764

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Webber Market, 1701 44TH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Camden Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74849

  • 2024A-0172.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

5. Gambling license approvals for February 27, 2024

• All God's Children Met Comm Church, 3100 PARK AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by All God's Children Met Comm Church, BLGeneral, LIC413539

  • 2024A-0173.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 16 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC413538

  • 2024A-0173.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Firefighters for Healing, 3126 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC413616

  • 2024A-0173.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

6. Tow truck service fees

• 2024A-0174.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

7. Environmental Covenant: 2704 29th Ave S

• 2024A-0175.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

• 2024R-038.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

9. Comprehensive Plan amendment: Future land use and built form guidance, 1315 ½ University Ave SE

• 2024R-039.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

10. National Park Service Grant Related to African American Historic and Cultural Context Study

• Accepting a grant from the National Park Service in the amount of $75,000 to prepare a Multiple Property Documentation Form and at least three (3) nominations of properties to the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Minneapolis African American Historic and Cultural Context Study.

  • 2024A-0176.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing an agreement with the National Park Service for the grant.

  • 2024A-0176.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

  • 2024R-040.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

11. 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program guidelines

• Revising program guidelines and form documents for the 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program in line with recent Minnesota Legislature changes.

  • 2024A-0177.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Delegating to the Director of Community Planning & Economic Development the authority to augment the 4D program guidelines and form documents to the extent such changes are not inconsistent with Council-approved guidelines.

  • 2024A-0177.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. 2024 Sewer Improvement Program Easements

• 2024A-0178.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

2. Agreement with Metro Transit for E Line Bus Rapid Transit Project

• 2024A-0179.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

3. Lowry Ave NE (Washington St NE to Johnson St NE) Street Reconstruction Project Phase I: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing

• Passage of Resolution designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the Lowry Ave NE (Washington St NE to Johnson St NE) Phase I Street Reconstruction Project No. 2360 (CPV074).

  • 2024R-041.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Adopting a report receiving the cost estimate in the amount of $14,819,521, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting a public hearing for April 18, 2024, to consider the project, assessments, abandonment and removal of areaways in conflict with the project.

  • 2024A-0180.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

4. Cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Hennepin County for the Hiawatha-Lake Intersection Improvements project

• Authorizing a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Hennepin County, in the estimated amount of $1,468,243 for the City of Minneapolis cost participation for work associated with the Hiawatha-Lake Intersection Improvements project.

  • 2024A-0181.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving the appropriation of funds to the Public Works Department for the State of Minnesota (MnDOT) reimbursement of $30,000 for signal cabinets furnished by City forces associated with the Hiawatha-Lake Intersection Improvements project.

  • 2024R-042.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving the appropriation of funds to the Public Works Department for the Hennepin County reimbursement of $80,000 for signal cabinets furnished by City forces associated with the Hiawatha-Lake Intersection Improvements project.

  • 2024R-043.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

5. Updates to the Shared Bike and Scooter Program licensing fees

• 2024R-044.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

6. Traffic calming program legislative directive

• 2024A-0182.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

7. Cooperative agreement with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for integrated planning and water resource projects in the Minnehaha Creek watershed

• MCWD Climate Action Framework
• 2024A-0183.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Initiative and referendum charter amendment

• Initiative and Referendum Charter Amendment
• Public Comment: Initiative and Referendum Ordinance (Mar 4, 2024)
• Initiative and Referendum Proposal Staff Response Memo (Mar 5, 2024)
• Public Comment: Initiative and Referendum Ordinance (Mar 7, 2024)

• Passage of Ordinance, to be submitted to the voters at the November 5, 2024, general election, proposing amendments to Article III of the Minneapolis City Charter relating to Elections, adding a new Section 3.5 providing for initiative and referendum.

  • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 9-0-0 Returned to author
  • Passed 8-3-1 Returned to author
  • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author

• Directing the City Attorney’s Office to prepare a draft ordinance on ballot initiative power, to be referred to the electorate at the 2024 General Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024.

  • 2024A-0075.pdf
  • Passed 9-1-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
  • Passed 11-2-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

2. Contract with Wiley Reber Law PC for services related for police misconduct investigations in accordance with implementing the court enforceable settlement agreement

• Wiley Reber Contract: Memo from Council President Payne (March 4, 2024)
• Wiley Reber Contract: Staff Response Memo (April 5, 2024)
• Public Comment: Wiley Reber Contract
• Wiley Reber Contract Revised RCA and Fiscal Note (April 10, 2024)
• 2024A-0271.pdf

• Passed 9-4-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

3. Contract with Effective Law Enforcement for All, Inc. to be the Independent Evaluator

• Authorizing a contract with Effective Law Enforcement for All, Inc. (ELEFA) to be the Independent Evaluator, the contract providing a compensation cap of $1.5 million per year, until terminated.

  • 2024A-0184.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing the contract with Effective Law Enforcement for All, Inc. (ELEFA) to include modifications to the general terms and conditions related to the consequential damages and liability clauses.

  • 2024A-0184.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions

• Draft Policy Positions Presentation
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions Proposed Amendments (Nov 13, 2023)
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions: Revised as Amended - Annotated (Nov 13, 2023)
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions: Revised as Amended (Nov 13, 2023)
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions Proposed Amendments Packet #1 (Feb 29, 2024)
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions Proposed Amendments Packet #2 (Feb 29 2024)
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions Memo from Cashman (Feb 29, 2024)
• EPA Inspection Reports and Notice and Finding of Violation (Feb 29, 2024)
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions: Revised as Amended - Annotated (March 7, 2024)
• 2024 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions: Revised as Amended - Clean (March 7, 2024)

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

  • 2024A-0185.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0186.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0187.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0188.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0189.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0190.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0191.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0192.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0193.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0194.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0195.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0196.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0197.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0198.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2024A-0199.pdf
  • 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.

  • 2023A-0780.pdf
  • Passed 9-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Police Department staffing study legislative directive

• Receiving and filing a report in response to a legislative directive related to Minneapolis Police Department staffing and Problem Nature Codes (PNCs).

• Approving a legislative directive to receive an update on actions related to the recommendations from the 2022 Minneapolis Police Department and Emergency Communications Center Staffing and Operations Assessment and Review of Problem Nature Codes.

  • 2024A-0200.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

2. Revenue contract with AEG Management Twn, LLC for bomb detection services at Target Center

• 2024A-0201.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

3. Revenue Contract with Downtown Improvement District (DID) in support of the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Summer Police and Police Reserve Program

• 2024A-0202.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

4. Contracts with community-based organizations to implement Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant

• Authorizing a contract with BrightSide Produce, in the amount of $4,330, for providing weekly deliveries of fresh produce with Native American Community Clinic.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Casa Valencia, in the amount of $8,000, for graphic design services and communications support for the development of the Fruit & Vegetable Voucher communications campaign.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Cultural Wellness Center, in the amount of $60,561, for planning and implementing engagement and assessment activities in North Minneapolis.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Fairview Health Services, in the amount of $41,352, for hiring and supporting a Food Navigator at Smiley's Community Clinic.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Little Earth Residents Association, in the amount of $50,000, for community engagement and assessment with Little Earth Native community.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with The Loppet Foundation, in the amount of $35,328, for planning and implementing engagement and assessment activities in North Minneapolis as part of the North Minneapolis safe routes physical activity strategy.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Minnesota Association for Community Health Centers, in the amount of $16,000, for designing and implementing nutrition and breastfeeding strategies.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Public Health Law Center, in the amount of $20,001, for planning and hosting Food Service Guidelines trainings with hospital partners.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a contract with Somali Community Resettlement Services, in the amount of $10,000, for engagement with East African community members about adult vaccinations.

  • 2024A-0203.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

5. 2024-2025 Public Health & Safety (PHS) Committee Work Plan

• 2024A-0204.pdf

• Passed 12-1-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature

6. Joint Powers Agreement and Common Interest Agreement for the 2025 Joint Disparity Study

• Authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Administration, to participate in the upcoming 2025 Joint Disparity Study, and provide a contribution of up to $35,000, for a period expiring Jan 31, 2026, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.

  • 2024A-0205.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing a Common Interest Agreement with the other governmental units participating in the 2025 Joint Disparity Study.

  • 2024A-0205.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Shoreland Overlay District mapping ordinance

• Shoreland Overlay District Mapping Ordinance

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

2. Renters rights mandatory disclosure ordinance

• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance RCA (Jul 9, 2024)
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance RCA (Jul 23, 2024)
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance REIA (Jul 23, 2024)
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance Presentation (Jul 23, 2024)
• Public Comment: Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance (Jul 23, 2024)
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance Motions Packet (Aug 6, 2024)
• Public Comment: Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance (Aug 6, 2024)
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance (Revised as Amended - Aug 6, 2024)
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure - Chowdhury Motion (Aug 15, 2024)
• Renters Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance (Revised as Amended - Aug 15, 2024)
• 2024-028.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved
• Passed 10-0-2 Approved

3. Regulation of tobacco products ordinance

• Tobacco Products Ordinance
• Tobacco Products Ordinance (Revised Mar 14, 2024)
• Tobacco Products Ordinance RCA (April 16, 2024)
• Tobacco Products Ordinance REIA (April 16, 2024)
• Tobacco Products Staff Presentation
• Tobacco Products Public Hearing Notice
• Tobacco Products Ordinance: Motion by Rainville (Apr 16, 2024)
• Tobacco Products Ordinance (Revised as Amended - Apr 16, 2024)
• Public Comment: Tobacco Products Ordinance (April 16, 2024)
• Tobacco Products Ordinance: Motion by Chughtai (Apr 25, 2024)
• Tobacco Products Ordinance: Motion by Vetaw (Apr 25, 2024)
• Public Comment: Tobacco Products Ordinance (April 25, 2024)
• Tobacco Products Ordinance (Revised as Amended - Apr 25, 2024)
• 2024-014.pdf

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

1. Land use application fees ordinance

• Land Use Application Fee Ordinance Staff Report
• Land Use Application Fee Ordinance Staff Report Attachments
• Land Use Application Fee Ordinance
• Land Use Application Fee Council Memorandum (May 14, 2024)
• Land Use Application Fee Staff Presentation
• Land Use Application Fee Ordinance RCA (May 14, 2024)
• Land Use Application Fee Ordinance Fiscal Note (May 14, 2024)
• Land Use Application Fee Ordinance REIA (May 14, 2024)
• 2024-019.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved
• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month honorary resolution

• Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-045.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

2. Women's History Month honorary resolution

• Womens History Month Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-046.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

3. 2024 Ramadan honorary resolution

• Ramadan 2024 Honorary Resolution
• 2024R-047.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approved

1. Collective bargaining agreement: Minneapolis Police Officers Federation

• Public Comments: Collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Federation (June 17, 2024)
• Public Comments: Collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Federation (June 18, 2024)
• City Response to Recommendations from Minneapolis for a Better Police Contract (June 25, 2024)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement Police Officers Federation Presentation (Revised June 25, 2024)
• Public Comments: Collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Federation (June 25, 2024)
• Relative Ranking Calculations for Minneapolis Police Using Current Settlement Document (April 2024)
• Public Comments: Collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Federation (June 27, 2024)
• Public Comments: Collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Federation (July 8, 2024)
• Public Comments Collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Federation (July 18, 2024)

• Receiving a briefing related to a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation.

  • Passed 10-0-0 Received and Filed

• Authorizing a collective bargaining agreement the Police Officers' Federation of Minneapolis, for the period Jan 1, 2023, through Dec 31, 2025, consistent with the terms of the Executive Summary; and authorizing the Labor Relations Director to implement the terms and conditions of the agreement.

  • 2024A-0510.pdf
  • Passed 5-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 8-4-0 Approved

• Receiving and filing public comment related to the proposed collective bargaining agreement with Minneapolis Police Officers Federation.

2. Litigation matter of Donald Williams v. City of Minneapolis