City Council August 07, 2025   8/7/2025

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 Mayor's Innovation Project for travel, lodging, conference registration, and meal expenses

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Gift acceptance from the Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) of registration, lodging, transportation, and meals and incidentals

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Gift acceptance from the Illinois Environmental Health Association (IEHA) of transportation and lodging

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Gift acceptance from the National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO) of registration, hotel, airfare, meal, and transportation

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Contract with BRI Parent, Inc., dba Benefit Resource, LLC, for COBRA Administration services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Contract with the Regents of the University of Minnesota for Bench-scale Ozone Testing Research

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Contract with Hagen, Christensen, & McIlwain Architects P.A., dba HCM Architects, for architectural and engineering design services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Contract amendment with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC for providing timekeeping and scheduling services software

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Contracts amendments with community-based development organizations for workforce development services

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0008559 with Emerge Communities LLC, in the amount of $800,000 for a total not to exceed $1,600,000, for workforce development services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0008567 with American Indian OIC, in the amount of $400,000 for a total not to exceed $800,000, for workforce development services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. License agreement with Metropolitan Council for the Metropass Program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Bid for West 44th Signal and ADA Improvements

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract amendments with multiple agencies for the 2025 Community Outreach and Safety Program

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007065 with Cedar Riverside Community Council, in the amount of $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,030,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for continued Community Outreach and Safety Program services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007066 with Northside Residents Redevelopment Council, in the amount of $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for continued Community Outreach and Safety Program services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM00007064, with The SEECCAA Group (Supporting & Empowering Equity & Community through Collaboration, Advocacy, and Access), in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $340,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for continued Community Outreach and Safety Program services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Contracts with Restoration Inc. for 2025 MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative services

      • Authorizing a contract with Restoration Inc., in the amount of $708,400, for a one (1) year term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two (2) additional years for 2025 MinneapolUS services for Zone #1.

        • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Restoration Inc., in the amount of $708,400, for a one (1) year term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two (2) additional years for 2025 MinneapolUS services for Zone #2.

        • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

    • 14. Contracts with various vendors for the 2025-2028 Violence Prevention Services for Neighborhood Safety Department, in the amount not to exceed $3,100,000 in total

      • Authorizing a contract with Art Is My Weapon, for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with ENVisualize, for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Foundation Elevation for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Indigenous Protector Movement for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Jordan Area Community Council, for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Keeping My Focus for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Lake Street Council for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Nonviolent Peaceforce for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Rise Beyond Hate for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with She Cares Consulting LLC for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with St. David's Center for Child & Family Development for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a contract with Trajectory Changing Solutions LLC for three (3) years starting August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, to establish a service provider pool for violence prevention services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Contract amendment with Canopy Roots, LLC for Behavioral Crisis Response Program Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Lucky Shots Pickleball Club, 3300 5TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Lucky Shots LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. La Dona, 241 FREMONT AVE N, Suite #B, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by La Dona, SBC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment, 2am license

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Variance Appeal: Faith Kumon with NTH, Inc., on behalf of Port of Minneapolis, LLC, 3701 and 3601 Washington Ave N

      • Passed 5-1-0 Approved
      • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

    • 4. Liquor license approvals for July 29, 2025

      • The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by My Bar LLC, BLAmend, LIC425890

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by My Bar LLC, BLAmend, LIC425896

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by My Bar LLC, BLAmend, LIC425895

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • noa, 77 7TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Infuse IDS LLC, BLFood, LIC425536

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Liquor license renewals for July 29, 2025

      • 112 EATERY, 112 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Concept Eatery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77303

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Bar La Grassa, 800 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bar La Grassa, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80278

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Darbar India Grill, 1221 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by KKIK LLC, BLLiquor, LIC394327

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Eggy's, 120 14TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Eggy's LPM LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77626

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Fair State Brewing Cooperative, 2506 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Fair State Brewing Cooperative, BLBrewery, LIC337784

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Fair State Brewing Cooperative, 2506 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Fair State Brewing Cooperative, BLBrewery, LIC337785

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Gyu-Kaku Minnesota, 3025 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by KCL DaFa Inc, BLLiquor, LIC386241

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Mayslack's, 1428 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by TM Entities LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77989

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Minneapolis Event Centers, 212 2ND ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Entourage Events Group Inc, BLLiquor, LIC371478

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Mosaic Venue, 817 5TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by MosaicMN LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414021

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Nightingale, 2551 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by GMHG LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80597

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Rumba, 1320 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Rumba Inc, BLLiquor, LIC408793

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Rusty Taco, 522 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by MinnTaco Inc, BLLiquor, LIC412220

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Sidebar at Surdyk's, 303 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Surdyk's Flights, Inc., BLLiquor, LIC382903

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Snack Bar, 800 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Snack Bar LLC, BLLiquor, LIC379543

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Swank Eatery, 328 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Swank Eatery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414145

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Taberna, 3126 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Taberna LLC, BLLiquor, LIC377520

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 OAK GROVE ST Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, BLLiquor, LIC78260

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Winner Gas, 626 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Yazbeck Petroleum LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC360015

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar #292, 2001 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Blazin' Wings Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76720

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Create Catering & Consulting, 1121 JACKSON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Create Catering & Consulting LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76307

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Embassy Suites Minneapolis Downtown, 12 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by HRIL Laker Beverage LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76396

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Joint and Caboose, 913 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Joint Caboose Operations LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78816

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • D'Amico Catering at the Beach Club, 2925 DEAN PKWY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by D'Amico Catering LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80274

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Skyway Theatre, 711 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Food and Drink Inc, BLLiquor, LIC77890

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Tender Lovin Chix, 2700 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Tender Lovin Chix LLC, BLLiquor, LIC413330

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Gambling license approvals for July 29, 2025

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Rezoning: 1600 West Lake LLC, 1600, 1608, and 1612 Lake St W

      • Approving an application submitted by 1600 West Lake, LLC to rezone (PLAN19339) the properties located at 1600, 1608, and 1612 Lake St W from the CM1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District to the CM3 Community Mixed Use District, to allow for an off-sale liquor store use.

        • 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

    • 8. Rezoning: Wessam Sonbol, 2900 Clinton Ave

      • Approving an application submitted by Wessam Sonbol, to rezone (PLAN19470) the property located at 2900 Clinton Ave from the UN3 Urban Neighborhood District to the RM1 Residence Goods and Services District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 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

    • 9. Ownership and Opportunity Fund (OOF) loan for Plymouth Academy Inc.: 911 Plymouth Ave N

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization lease assignment to LifeSource Donation Services: 2225 West River Road N

      • Authorizing consent to the assignment of the lease relating to the City's Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund, Series 2013-1 from Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization, Inc. (Operating as LifeSource) to LifeSource Donation Services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing consent to the release of Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization, Inc (Operating as LifeSource) from its obligations under the lease relating to the City's Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund, Series 2013-1.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing the Finance Officer to execute and deliver any documents or certificates necessary in connection with the assignment and release of the lease obligations.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Temporary Construction Easement: 1005 West Broadway

      • Passage of Resolution approving the appropriation of funds, in the amount of $30,000, to the Community Planning & Economic Development department for demolition services at 1001 West Broadway.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing offer of compensation and acquisition of a temporary construction easement in conjunction with the demolition of 1001 West Broadway Ave and delegation of approving appraised value to the Director of Community Planning and Economic Development.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)

      • Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of $14,413, for support of special needs affordable housing development.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive additional HOME-ARP funding, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of additional HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds to the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. 26th Street East and Hiawatha Avenue (TH 55) Safety Improvement Project: Acquisition of permanent and temporary easements

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for 27th Ave NE Railroad Crossing Improvement

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival Block Event Permit: August 9-10, 2025

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Memorandum of Understanding with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for storage and use of emergency response containers

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Light Operation Fee: 2026 assessments

      • Adopting a report designating the 2026 citywide street light operation fee assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation, and setting a public hearing for September 30, 2025, to consider the assessments.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2026 Street Light Operations Fee Assessment Project 1337L.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Maintenance: 2026 assessments

      • Adopting a report designating the 2026 citywide street maintenance assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation, and setting a public hearing for September 30, 2025, to consider the assessments.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2026 Street Maintenance Assessment Project 1337M.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

  • Public Health & Safety Committee

    • 1. Earned sick and safe time updates ordinance

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Public Health Response Sustainability Grant for supporting a robust response to emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and response at the local level

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $282,018, to support a robust response to emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and response at the local level, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Public Health Advisory Committee appointments

      • Approving Austin Rondou for appointment to Seat 9 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Lucy Faerber for appointment to Seat 1 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Paul Haller for appointment to Seat 14 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving André Robinson for appointment to Seat 2 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Kayla Chapman for appointment to Seat 3 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Tavia Tindall for appointment to Seat 4 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving ALICIA JACKSON for appointment to Seat 5 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Rahma Ahmed for appointment to Seat 6 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Anna Schmalzbauer for appointment to Seat 7 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Stephanie Randolph for appointment to Seat 8 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Sonja Mydels for appointment to Seat 10 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Bhupinder Manhani for appointment to Seat 11 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Erin Whitcomb-Crafton for appointment to Seat 12 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Michael Aylward for appointment to Seat 13 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Ross McKenzie for appointment to Seat 15 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Samantha Meyer for appointment to Seat 16 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Miracle Etuakwu for appointment to Seat 17 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Whitney Kinsey for appointment to Seat 18 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Receiving and filing the appointment of Christy Yoon to Seat 20, representing Hennepin County Public Health, beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

      • Receiving and filing the appointment of Melanie Firestone to Seat 21, representing the University of Minnesota - School of Public Health, beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

      • Receiving and filing the appointment of Amber Spaniol to Seat 19, representing the Minneapolis Public Schools beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

    • 4. Memorandum of Understanding with the Augsburg University and Aurora Center to carry out a Department of Justice grant funded project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions

  • Addendum