City Council February 27, 2025   2/27/2025

Call to Order

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

Council staff: Policy, research and oversight functions ordinance

• 2025-020.pdf
• Council Staff: Policy Research and Oversight Functions Ordinance
• Council Staff: City Attorney Memo on Transfer of Functions
• Council Staff: PowerPoint Presentation (Mar 25, 2025)
• Council Staff: City Auditor Memo
• Council Staff: Request for Committee Action (Mar 25, 2025)
• Council Staff: Policy Research and Oversight Functions Ordinance (Revised Apr 11, 2025)
• Council Staff: Updated PowerPoint Presentation (Apr 15, 2025)

• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 8 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: City Council, amending provisions related to Council Staff and policy, research, and oversight functions.
• Passed 10-3-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 8 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: City Council, amending provisions related to Council Staff and policy, research, and oversight functions.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 8 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: City Council, amending provisions related to Council Staff and policy, research, and oversight functions.

Introduction & Referral Calendar

George Floyd Square Pedestrian Mall ordinance

• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 439 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: Nicollet Mall, reorganizing Chapter 439 by renaming the chapter “Pedestrian Malls,” establishing Nicollet Mall within Article I, and creating a new Article II to be titled “George Floyd Square Pedestrian Mall” as part of the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Reconstruction Project.
• Passed 7-4-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 439 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: Nicollet Mall, reorganizing Chapter 439 by renaming the chapter “Pedestrian Malls,” establishing Nicollet Mall within Article I, and creating a new Article II to be titled “George Floyd Square Pedestrian Mall” as part of the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Reconstruction Project.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 439 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: Nicollet Mall, reorganizing Chapter 439 by renaming the chapter “Pedestrian Malls,” establishing Nicollet Mall within Article I, and creating a new Article II to be titled “George Floyd Square Pedestrian Mall” as part of the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue Reconstruction Project.

Water service and terminology revisions ordinance

• 2025-012.pdf
• 2025-013.pdf
• 2025-014.pdf
• Water Service and Maintenance Ordinance: Title 5
• Water Service and Maintenance Ordinance: Title 12
• Water Service and Maintenance Ordinance: Title 19
• Water Service and Maintenance Ordinance RCA

• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 95 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code: Projections and Encroachments, amending regulations governing the use of the term water service shutoff valve.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 95 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code: Projections and Encroachments, amending regulations governing the use of the term water service shutoff valve.
• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending regulations governing notices and fees for shut off.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending regulations governing notices and fees for shut off.
• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 19 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Water, Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer, amending regulations governing the use of the terms maintenance hole and water service shutoff valve and requirements for cross connection control and backflow prevention: Chapter 505 Billing. Chapter 507 In General. Chapter 509 Water Works. Chapter 511 Sanitary Sewer.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 19 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Water, Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer, amending regulations governing the use of the terms maintenance hole and water service shutoff valve and requirements for cross connection control and backflow prevention: Chapter 505 Billing. Chapter 507 In General. Chapter 509 Water Works. Chapter 511 Sanitary Sewer.

Zoning maps corrections ordinance

• 2025-040.pdf
• Zoning Maps Corrections Ordinance
• Zoning Maps Corrections Ordinance: Met Council Memo
• Zoning Maps Corrections Ordinance: Request for Committee Action (September 2, 2025)

• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts, correcting zoning map errors and inconsistencies.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts, correcting zoning map errors and inconsistencies.

Zoning code corrections ordinance

• 2025-023.pdf
• Zoning Code Corrections Ordinance
• Zoning Code Corrections Ordinance: RCA for BHZ (May 6, 2025)
• Zoning Code Corrections Ordinance: Staff Report (May 6, 2025)

• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, correcting zoning code citations and inconsistencies and clarifying vague or confusing provisions: Chapter 525 Administration and Procedures. Chapter 530 Zoning Districts. Chapter 535 Overlay Districts. Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts. Chapter 545 Use Regulations. Chapter 550 Development Standards. Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility. Chapter 560 Signs. Chapter 565 Definitions.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, correcting zoning code citations and inconsistencies and clarifying vague or confusing provisions: Chapter 525 Administration and Procedures. Chapter 530 Zoning Districts. Chapter 535 Overlay Districts. Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts. Chapter 545 Use Regulations. Chapter 550 Development Standards. Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility. Chapter 560 Signs. Chapter 565 Definitions.

Minimum height flexibility zoning ordinance

• 2025-057.pdf
• Minimum Height Flexibility Ordinance
• Minimum Height Flexibility Ordinance (Revised Nov 7, 2025)
• Minimum Height Flexibility Ordinance: Request for Committee Action (Dec 2, 2025)
• Minimum Height Flexibility Ordinance: Staff Report and Attachments (Dec 2, 2025)
• Minimum Height Flexibility Ordinance: Met Council Letter (Dec 2, 2025)

• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, establishing flexibility for minimum building height requirements in certain built form districts and for certain uses to further promote the City’s comprehensive plan goals, and to increase the number of built form overlay districts in the zoning code and the zoning map: Chapter 530 Zoning Districts Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility
• Passed 10-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, establishing flexibility for minimum building height requirements in certain built form districts and for certain uses to further promote the City’s comprehensive plan goals, and to increase the number of built form overlay districts in the zoning code and the zoning map: Chapter 530 Zoning Districts Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, establishing flexibility for minimum building height requirements in certain built form districts and for certain uses to further promote the City’s comprehensive plan goals, and to increase the number of built form overlay districts in the zoning code and the zoning map: Chapter 530 Zoning Districts Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility

Community Commission on Police Oversight review panel temporary assignments ordinance

• 2025-015.pdf
• Review Panels Ordinance
• Review Panels Ordinance Request for Committee Action
• Public Comment: Review Panels Ordinance (March 19, 2025)

• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 172 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Fire and Police Protection: Police Conduct Oversight, amending provisions related to review panels to provide for temporary assignment of trained members of the Civil Rights Commission.
• Passed 13-0-0 Passage of Ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 172 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Fire and Police Protection: Police Conduct Oversight, amending provisions related to review panels to provide for temporary assignment of trained members of the Civil Rights Commission.

Resolutions

2025 Women's History Month honorary resolution

• 2025R-058.pdf
• Womens History Month Honorary Resolution

• Passed 11-0-0 Passage of Resolution honoring Women's History Month in the City of Minneapolis.

Unfinished Business

38th Street and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square: Pedestrian plaza study legislative directive

• 2025A-0151.pdf
• 2025A-0151 Veto Letter and Attachments
• GFS Pedestrian Plaza Study Legislative Directive Public Comment
• GFS Pedestrian Advisory Committee Resolution
• Public Comment: George Floyd Square (Dec 4, 2025)

• Passed 9-4-0 Approving a legislative directive requesting further study and a report of findings related to the pedestrian plaza concept layout for the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square reconstruction project.
• Passed 9-4-0 Approving a legislative directive requesting further study and a report of findings related to the pedestrian plaza concept layout for the 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square reconstruction project.

Closed Session

Litigation matter of United States Department of Justice v. City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department

• 2025A-0001 Correction.pdf
• Mayoral Call for Special Meeting (Dec 31, 2024)
• DOJ Consent Decree: Case 25-cv-00048 (Jan 6, 2025)
• DOJ v City of Minneapolis: Complaint (Jan 6, 2025)
• DOJ v City of Minneapolis: Civil Cover Sheet (Jan 6, 2025)
• DOJ v City of Minneapolis: Notice of Hearing (Jan 6, 2025)
• DOJ v City of Minneapolis: Memo in Support of Joint Motion (Jan 6, 2025)
• DOJ v City of Minneapolis: Certificate of Compliance (Jan 6, 2025)
• DOJ v City of Minneapolis: Proposed Order (Jan 6, 2025)
• Public Comment: Litigation matter of DOJ v. City of Minneapolis and MPD
• Motion by Palmisano to Amend Prior Vote (Jan 16, 2025)
• Official Act: Council Action 2025A-0001 (Jan 6, 2025)

• Passed 12-0-0 Approving the settlement of all claims asserted in United States Department of Justice v. City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department, as set forth in the consent decree negotiated between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute and file any documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.
• Passed 12-0-0 Approving the settlement of all claims asserted in United States Department of Justice v. City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department, as set forth in the consent decree negotiated between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City; and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute and file any documents necessary to effectuate this settlement.

Addendum

Boulevard ordinance: costs of implementation

• 2025A-0189.pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Approving a legislative directive to track the actual costs for implementing, enforcing, and managing the revised boulevard ordinance.

Announcements

Adjournment