City Council February 27, 2025   2/27/2025

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll Call.

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda.

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

  • Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee

    • 1. Gift acceptance from Smartsheet for travel and lodging expenses

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Gift acceptance for Civilian investigators to attend Cornerhouse Forensic Interview Protocol Training

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. 2024 Quarterly Donations Reports

      • Passage of Resolution accepting 2nd Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution accepting 3rd Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

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

      • Passage of Resolution accepting 4th Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution accepting 1st Quarter 2024 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Grant from McKnight Foundation for strategic planning and development

      • Accepting a grant from the McKnight Foundation, in the amount of $50,000, to support department strategic planning and development 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

    • 5. State of Minnesota, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management grant for bomb detection equipment and associated training

      • Accepting a federal grant through the State of Minnesota, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management, in the amount of $180,000, to purchase new technology, handheld chemical threat detection equipment and pay for required training expenses.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract agreement with the State of Minnesota, Homeland Security and Emergency Management for purchasing bomb detection equipment and pay for required training expenses.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Contract with CornerHouse Interagency for forensic interview services of children and vulnerable adults.

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Contracts with Metro Youth Diversion for East Lake Street and East Franklin Community Safety Ambassador pilot programs

      • Authorizing a contract with Metro Youth Diversion Center, in the amount of $325,164, for a one (1) year term, from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, for the 2025 East Lake Street Community Safety Ambassador Pilot Program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Metro Youth Diversion Center, in the amount of $256,836, for a one (1) year term, from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, for the 2025 East Franklin Avenue Community Safety Ambassador Pilot Program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Contract with Forrester Research, Inc., for providing Market Research and Advisory Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Contracts with various vendors for the 2025 - 2027 Public Works Community Engagement Consulting Pool

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with 4RM ULA in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Harrison Neighborhood Association in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Kinley Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Lao Assistance Center of Minnesota in the amount of $300,000, for two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Metre, LLC in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with NEOO Development, LLC in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with NEWPUBLICA, LLC in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, INC. (SEH) in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with SRF Consulting Group, INC. in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with TC2 - Transportation Collaborative & Consultants, in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with ZAN Associates - Z Companies, Inc. in the amount of $300,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with The 106 Group LTD., in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Asian Media Access in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Humanize MN - Abdulle Consulting LLC in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Lake Street Council in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Modern Day Me in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with NRRC - Northside Residents Redevelopment in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Phillips West Neighborhood Organization in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with RAICES LATINAS LLC., in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Willow Consulting in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a master services agreement with Young Environmental Consulting Group LLC., in the amount of $100,000, for a two-year period starting April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, for Community Engagement Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract with US Bank for Banking Services to provide payment processing and deposit account services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract amendment with Guidehouse, Inc for a market study of elected officials’ compensation

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract amendment with Keystone Compensation Group LLC, for classification and compensation consulting services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Contract amendment with Shaw Lundquist Associates for the City Hall Restack Phase 3 project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Contract amendment with Perceptyx Inc., for continued services for the MyMinneapolis Employee Engagement Survey

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Bid for Battle Motors Truck Parts and Service

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Bid for Hot Mix Asphalt

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Bid for 2025 Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 18. Legal Settlement: Venedia Campbell, et. al. v. City of Minneapolis, et. al.

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 19. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of James Mota

      • Passed 10-3-0 Approved

    • 20. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Mark Koenig

      • Passed 10-3-0 Approved

  • Budget Committee

    • 1. Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee appointments

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Procurement Practices for Completed Solicitations and Contracts Under $175,000

      • Receiving and filing a comprehensive report on completed solicitations and contracts under $175,000 from 2015-2025.

      • Approving a legislative directive requesting a comprehensive overview of the City’s Procurement Policies and Practices as it relates to solicitations and contracts under $175,000, a report on these solicitations and contracts from 2015-2025, an analysis of trends, and recommendations.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Appointed position in the Human Resources Department: Director Talent Acquisition

      • Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Talent Acquisition 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.

        • 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 $128,364 to $152,167, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials February 27, 2025.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Administrative enforcement procedures ordinance: Titles 22 and 23

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

    • 2. NACC-Housing Project: Tax Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond (HRB) Issuance

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing final approval of the issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Entitlement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 for the NACC-Housing project at 1213 Franklin Ave E.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Setting a public hearing for February 18, 2025, to consider the issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds for the NACC-Housing project at 1213 Franklin Ave E.

      • Authorizing additional funding of up to $1,000,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Contingency Pool for NACC-Housing located at 1213 Franklin Ave E to increase the total award from a maximum of $3,045,000 to a maximum of $4,045,000.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing preliminary approval of the issuance of Tax Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Entitlement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 for the NACC-Housing project at 1213 Franklin Ave E.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Rental dwelling license revocation: 1081 14th Ave SE, owner Britton Goetze

      • Approving the revocation of the Rental Dwelling License held by Britton Goetze for the property located at 1081 14th Ave SE for failure to meet licensing standards pursuant to Section 244.1910 (8) and (5) of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Adopting the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Department of Regulatory Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Gambling License approvals for February 18, 2025

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. 2024 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account grant awards

      • Accepting 2024 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Development grants in the amount of $1,720,000 for the Cheatham Apartments project at 3716 Cheatham Ave S; and $1,000,000 for the Home of Our Own project at 1400 N 8th Ave.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting 2024 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account-Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Development grants in the amount of $1,000,000 for the LOMA project at 3246 Nicollet Ave; $500,000 for the Rise Up Center at 2808 Hennepin Ave S; and $500,000 for the Indigenous Wealth Building Center at 2301 E Franklin Ave.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting a 2024 Metropolitan Council Local Housing Incentive Account (LHIA) multifamily grant in the amount of $500,000 for The Warren project at 3120 Washburn Ave N.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing agreements to implement the LCDA, TOD, and LHIA grants with the Metropolitan Council, Trellis, Avenues for Youth, One Stop African Market, Tending the Soil MN, Mni Sota Fund, and Premier Development Corporation, or related entities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Rezoning: Larson Dental Clinic, 1626 and 1628 Washington St NE

      • Approving an application submitted by Larson Dental Clinic, to rezone (PLAN18946) the property located at 1626 and 1628 Washington St NE from the UN2 Urban Neighborhood District to the CM1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District, retaining the BFI2 Interior 2 Built Form Overlay District.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. 2025 License Fee Schedule

      • Setting a public hearing for September 24, 2024, to consider the 2025 License Fee Schedule.

      • Approving the 2025 License Fee Schedule with changes to the current 2024 License Fee Schedule.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Veto Overridden
        • Passed 9-2-0 Veto Overridden

      • Approving an amendment to the 2025 License Fee Schedule to include an effective date of July 1, 2025, related to the Pollution Control Annual Registration (PCAR) fee for Carbon Dioxide equivalent.

        • Passed 9-2-0 Deemed Approved

      • Approving an amendment to the 2025 License Fee Schedule related to maximum fees for Class A Motor Vehicle Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving an amendment to the 2025 License Fee Schedule related to Pollution Control Annual Registration fees for carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving an amendment to the 2025 License Fee Schedule to revise the fees related to sidewalk food cart vendors.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving an amendment to the 2025 License Fee Schedule by including a license fee for sauna establishments.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved

      • Approving an amendment to the 2025 License Fee Schedule to include a window cleaning license fee.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Multijurisdictional Agreement for Elevate Hennepin loan and business assistance programs

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Inclusionary Zoning Updates in the Unified Housing Policy

      • Updating the Inclusionary Zoning requirements in the Unified Housing Policy per the comprehensive evaluation conducted by Street Level Advisors.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Ratifying the findings in the attached Study of Need and Proportionality of Inclusionary Zoning Requirements in Minneapolis.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. Farview North Residential: Project approval and assessment

      • Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $846,767.42 for the Street Resurfacing Project No. 2372A (CPV05625).

        • 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 $846,767.42.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Cooperative agreement amendment with Hennepin County for the Glenwood Ave (Aldrich Ave N to 10th St N) reconstruction project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Grant application for Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Resiliency Grant for Oliver Ave S Flood Mitigation Project

      • Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for its Resiliency Grant Program for the Oliver Ave S Flood Mitigation Project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the commitment of local funds to provide the required local match for the grant program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. License agreements for the 2025 Shared Bike and Scooter Program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Memorandum of Understanding for Xcel Energy utility line maintenance vegetation

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions

  • Unfinished Business

  • Closed Session

  • Addendum

    • 1. Boulevard ordinance: costs of implementation

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved