City Council October 09, 2025   10/9/2025

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 Milan Urban Food Pact Global Forum of airfare and lodging for five days

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Grant application to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State for accessibility improvements to polling places for individuals with disabilities

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Grant from the MN Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety for a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor to support Minnesota’s Drug Evaluation and Classification Program

      • Accepting a grant from Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), in the amount of $300,000, for a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) to support Minnesota’s Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP).

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety for the grant.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the City Attorney's Office.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Contracts with various organizations for Partnership Engagement Fund projects

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Contract with GovWorx, Inc. for real time quality assurance software for 911

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Contracts with various vendors for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant for Tree Outreach

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Contract amendment with Meyer Contracting, Inc., for the Hennepin Ave S Street Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Contract amendment with Midwest Art Conservation Center for public art maintenance and conservation services

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Contract amendment with Shaw Lundquist Associates, Inc. for City Hall Restack Phase 3C project

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract amendment with Birch Tree Care and Precision Landscape and Tree, INC for hazardous tree removal services

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009166 with Birch Tree Care, in the amount of $340,000 for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for additional hazardous tree removal services, all in accordance with City specifications.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009169 with Precision Landscape and Tree, INC, in the amount of $340,000 for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for additional hazardous tree removal services, all in accordance with City specifications.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract amendment with US Bank NA/Elavon, Inc. for merchant card and related services

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Bid for Large Diameter Storm Main Inspection and Televising 2025 - Southwest

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Bid for Convention Center second floor public space painting

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Legal Settlement: Charge of Discrimination MDCR Charge Number 25-00242

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Legal Settlement: Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Minneapolis

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Mark Meininger

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Aaron Banks

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 18. Contract amendment with The Network for Better Futures for occasional property maintenance services

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

  • Budget Committee

    • 1. Appointed position in the 311 Service Center Department: Deputy Director 311 Service Center

      • Adopting findings that the proposed position of Deputy Director 311 Service Center 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 578 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 $129,049 to $152,979, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective September 11, 2025.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2025A–0650 by correcting the points and salary range of the appointed position.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Ordinance 2025-039 amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, by correcting the points and salary range of the appointed position.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

  • Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Bellecour, 107 N 3rd Ave N Suite A, Minneapolis, (Ward 3) submitted by Bellecour Café LLC for On Sale Liquor, No Entertainment with Sunday Sales, Sidewalk Cafe License

      • Bellecour, 107 3RD AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bellecour Cafe LLC, BLFood, LIC427052

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Bellecour, 107 3RD AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bellecour Cafe LLC, BLLiquor, LIC427051

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Klassics Kitchen + Cocktails / Cream Cafe by Klassics, 428 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Klassics LLC, for an On-Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales license

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Liquor and beer licensing application and procedures ordinance

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Rental licenses ordinance

      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 5-1-0 Approved
      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 5. On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales and Tobacco license revocation: 4601 Lyndale Ave N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Mayfield Family Legacy LLC, BLLiquor, LIC399427, BLGeneral, LIC409617

      • Considering the revocation of the On Sale, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales license for The Camden Social, 4601 LYNDALE AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Mayfield Family Legacy LLC, BLLiquor, LIC399427, due to outstanding taxes owed to the State of Minnesota.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

      • Considering the revocation of the Tobacco license for The Cigarden, 4601 LYNDALE AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Mayfield Family Legacy LLC, BLGeneral, LIC409617, due to outstanding taxes owed to the State of Minnesota.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Deleted from the agenda

    • 6. Liquor license approvals for September 30, 2025

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Liquor license renewals for September 30, 2025

      • Breakfast Bar of MN, 319 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Nation of Brothers, LLP, BLLiquor, LIC382245

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Brother Justus Whiskey Co., 3300 5TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Brother Justus Whiskey Co., BLDistill, LIC390976

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Brother Justus Whiskey Co., 3300 5TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Brother Justus Whiskey Co., BLDistill, LIC390978

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Camden Liquors, 4155 LYNDALE AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Thind Family LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC54030

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Carbon Kitchen and Market, 2400 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Carbon Concepts LLC, BLWine, LIC402988

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Chloe by Vincent/Chloe's, 700 3RD ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Chloe's LLC, BLLiquor, LIC404720

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Cooks of Crocus Hill, 208 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Cooks of Crocus Hill LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77492

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Day Block Brewing Co, 1105 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Day Block Brewing Company LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80214

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Day Block Brewing Company LLC, BLBrewery, LIC353682

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • EaTo Bottle Shop, 305 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by EaTo Restaurant Group LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC394947

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Eli's East Food & Cocktails, 815 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by WIM LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80431

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Estancia Larumbe Steak House, 4751 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by La Estancia LLC, BLLiquor, LIC411590

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • India Palace, 2546 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Twin Cities Hospitality Inc, BLWine, LIC65265

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • J.D. Hoyt's, 301 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by J.D. Hoyt's Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75918

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Jade Dynasty Restaurant & Bar, 600 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by E & P Operations LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412059

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Ken & Norm's Liquors, 4801 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Wallis Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54064

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Mackenzie, 918 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Two-Mac, Inc., BLLiquor, LIC77614

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Meteor, 2027 2ND ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by No Consequence LLC, BLLiquor, LIC384417

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Nolo's Kitchen & Bar, 515 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by The Maytag Project LLC, BLLiquor, LIC355647

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Sphere, 100 5TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Sphere LLC, BLLiquor, LIC358141

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Spoon & Stable, 211 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Soigne Hospitality LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77320

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Stonegarden, 5401 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Stonegarden LLC, BLLiquor, LIC417459

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Surly Brewing Company, 520 MALCOLM AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Surly Brewing Company, BLBrewery, LIC337803

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Surly Brewing Company, 520 MALCOLM AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Surly Brewing Company, BLBrewery, LIC402427

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Tap In, 2618 LOWRY AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Tap In LLC, BLLiquor, LIC408740

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • The Briar, 1231 WASHINGTON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Portland Lake House LLC, BLLiquor, LIC409721

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 MAIN ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Ukrainian American Community Center Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79136

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • University of St. Thomas, 1000 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by University Of St Thomas, BLLiquor, LIC78398

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Urban Liquor, 2201 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Urban Liquor Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC383585

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Dilla's Ethiopian Restaurant, 1813 RIVERSIDE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Dilla's Bar and Restaurant Inc, BLLiquor, LIC78238

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Eagles, 2507 25TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by FOE Aerie 34, BLLiquor, LIC78212

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Jimmy's Bar & Lounge, 1828 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Haracz Inc, BLLiquor, LIC77608

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Loon Cafe, 500 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Loon Cafe Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76269

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Moto I, 2940 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Moto I Inc, BLBrewery, LIC353678

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Moto I, 2940 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Moto I Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79789

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Union, 731 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Union Hospitality LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77627

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Cambria Downtown Minneapolis, 1020 HAWTHORNE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by CAMBER LODGING LLC, BLLiquor, LIC399677

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Ground Zero, 15 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Wild Entertainment, Ltd., BLLiquor, LIC75602

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Spring 2025 brownfield grants from the Metropolitan Council’s Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) and Hennepin County’s Environmental Response Fund (ERF)

      • Accepting grants from the Metropolitan Council's Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA), in the total amount of $1,442,900, for the following projects: Northeast Green Campus Expansion, 1900/1912/1922 Monroe St NE and 66 119th Ave NE ($965,900); and The Curve Nordeast, 1501 Johnson St NE ($477,000).

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Accepting a grant from Hennepin County’s Environmental Response Fund (ERF), in the amount of $500,000, for the Northeast Green Campus Expansion, 1900/1912/1922 Monroe St NE and 661 19th Ave NE.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing contracts or agreements with the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County for the aforesaid grants.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing execution of one or more funding agreements with each of the sub-recipients identified below (or an affiliated entity) and/or disbursement and related agreements for these grants.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 9. ASPCA Quality of Life grant to improve shelter housing

      • Accepting the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Quality of Life grant, in the amount of $7000, to update shelter housing.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Regulatory Services Department.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Great Streets Gap Financing Loan for the Dreamland on 38th project: 3800 3rd Ave S

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. 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

    • 2. 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

    • 3. 1st Ave S (Franklin to Grant) Street Reconstruction Project - Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing

      • Passage of Resolution designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the 1st Ave S (Franklin Ave E to Grant St E) Street Reconstruction Project No.2347 (CPV160).

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Adopting the report, receiving the cost estimate in the amount of $11,540,000, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting a public hearing for November 13, 2025, to consider the project, assessments, and the abandonment and removal of areaways in conflict with the project.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 4. 2025 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Connections grant for the Northside Greenway project

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Northside Greenway, Phase 1: Concept Layout Approval

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Updating Uniform Assessment Rates

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Cedar Ave Reconstruction Project (24th St E to Lake St E): Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing

      • Passage of Resolution designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the Cedar Ave (24th St E to Lake St E) Street Reconstruction Project No. 2370 (CPV074).

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Adopting the report, receiving the cost estimate in the amount of $17,596,038, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties, and setting a public hearing for November 13, 2025, to consider the project, assessments, and the abandonment and removal of areaways in conflict with the project.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Public Health & Safety Committee

    • 1. Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council appointments

      • Approving R Rubin for appointment to Seat 16 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Amanda Sames for appointment to Seat 2 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Cory Wintersteen for appointment to Seat 3 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Jamie Dolynchuk for appointment to Seat 6 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Steven Young for appointment to Seat 7 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Lily Gross for appointment to Seat 8 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Natalie Haberman for appointment to Seat 9 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Meghan Anderson for appointment to Seat 10 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving CurShonda Allen for appointment to Seat 11 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving David Herrera Santacruz for appointment to Seat 12 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving J. DeVon Nolen for appointment to Seat 14 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Jenny Breen for appointment to Seat 15 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Jason Cintorino for appointment to Seat 16 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

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

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Emily Mattheisen for appointment to Seat 19 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Eric Paredes for appointment to Seat 20 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Micah Helle for appointment to Seat 21 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Samantha Roller for appointment to Seat 22 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Shooting of Davis Moturi

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions

  • Unfinished Business

  • Closed Session

    • 1. Litigation matter of Emma Ruddock v. Matthew Severance, et al.

      • Passed 9-0-0 Approved

  • Addendum

    • 1. Support for the Samuels family in pursuing justice for Mariah Samuels

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Under 21 events at on-sale liquor, wine, or beer establishments

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Public safety regulation in on sale establishments ordinance

      • Passed 13-0-0 Referred to Staff

    • 4. Enterprise risk management ordinance

      • Passed 13-0-0 Referred to Staff

    • 5. Government structure implementation ordinance

      • Passed 13-0-0 Referred to Staff

    • 6. City Auditor recommendations on independent review function for high-impact public safety cases

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