Agenda

Passage of Resolution accepting a donation from Metropolitan Police Department of travel and lodging expenses for Police Chief Brian O'Hara to attend and speak at the DC Police Leadership Academy in Washington, DC, from March 6-7, 2025.

Passage of Resolution accepting a donation of registration for 1 day, airfare, ground transportation, and 1 night of hotel from the New Jersey Environmental Health Association for Adam Kalahar, Health Inspector II, to attend the New Jersey Environmental Health Association Annual Educational Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, from March 2-4, 2025. 

Passage of Resolution accepting donation of travel, lodging, and meals from Hello Heart for the HR Director to attend the Hello Heart annual conference in Miami, FL from Feb 4-5, 2025.

Accepting the low bid of CS McCrossan Construction, Inc., submitted on Event 3345, in the amount of $5,309,037.30, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Bridge 9 (Ward 2 Ped/Bike Bridge over the Mississippi) Improvements- Abutment 1 and Approach Spans Redecking, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004244 with Cornerstone Advocacy Service, in the amount of $54,000 for a total amount not to exceed $229,000, and an extension through March 31, 2025, to continue services for one full-time sexual assault case advocate in the Police Sex Crimes Unit.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0007872 with Huls Brokerage, Inc. in the amount of $450,000 for a total not to exceed $3,154,050.55, for additional materials, labor, and equipment necessary to continue Hauling & Disposal of Agricultural Liming Materials, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0006397 with Family Tree Clinic in the amount of $42,500 for a total amount not to exceed $212,500, and an extension through June 30, 2025, for sexual health services for youth.

Authorizing a contract with Advocates for Better Health, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a term starting Feb 3, 2025, through Nov 30, 2025, with an option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, for an annual amount of $250,000 subject to budgetary authorization and a new total amount not to exceed $750,000, to serve as the Fiscal Agent for Minneapolis Health Department's Public Health Community Institute.

Approving the legal settlement of the matter of Mohammed Shahidullah v. City of Minneapolis, Case File No. 27-CV-24-1749 by the agreement to refund $2,000 to Mr. Shahidullah should he apply for and successfully obtain a rental license for 607 Erie Street on or before December 31, 2025, agreeing to the non-monetary terms articulated in the Request for Council Action, and authorizing the City Attorney, or her designee, to execute all documents necessary for settlement.

Authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Hennepin County for a social worker to be embedded in Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center as part of a pilot program.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Ricardo Muro by payment of $125,000 to Ricardo Muro and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Jonathan Petron by payment of $125,000 to Jonathan Petron and attorney, Osterbauer Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Luis Porras by payment of $150,000 to Luis Porras and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Directing the Legislative Department to conduct a landscape review of municipal fire department recruitment and retention practices, including a specific focus on hiring and recruitment practices pertaining to female candidates; and identify any similarities, challenges, or areas of opportunities.

Passage of Resolution amending the 2025 General Appropriation Resolution by transferring $500,000 from the Elections & Voter Services Division budget to the PSD20 City Hall project for audio-visual, broadcast, and captioning equipment for the Council Chamber.

Passage of Resolution approving moving funds to Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center to support the Joint Powers Agreement for an Embedded Social Worker.

Considering a resolution approving funding for Hennepin County related to violence prevention.

Granting an appeal submitted by Richard Hutsell regarding the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying a Demolition of Historic Resource application (PLAN18529) for the property located at 3120 Washburn Ave N.

Granting an appeal submitted by Craig Harris regarding condition #3 of the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission approving a Certificate of Appropriateness application (PLAN18812) to make exterior alterations, including window and door replacement, replacement of a side staircase with a balcony, and modifications to the front stoop and rear deck for the property located at 204 5th Ave SE in the St. Anthony Falls Historic District.

Approving the reinstatement of the rental dwelling license for the property at 2008 21st Avenue N, formerly held by Mahmood Khan, to be held by new owner Eric Miklein, based on verification that the property is now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

Authorizing grant agreements funding business district revitalization activities with: Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) for $20,000; Corcoran Neighborhood Organization for $25,000; East Isles Neighborhood Association for $7,845; East Phillips Improvement Coalition for $14,622; Friends of Global Market for $20,000; Jungle Theater for $20,000; Lake Street Council for $50,000; Latino Economic Development Center for $20,000; LynLake Business Association for $26,000; Native American Community Development Institute for $30,000; Redesign, Inc for $40,100; Seward Civic & Commerce Association for $11,400; The Mixtape Strategy-Camdentown for $10,000; Uptown Association for $30,000; Webber Camden Neighborhood Organization for $33,400; West Bank Business Association for $40,000; and West Broadway Business and Area Coalition for $50,000.

Authorizing forgiveness of a Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) loan to Cooperativa Mercado Central LLC in the approximate amount of $276,500.

Approving an additional $51,869 in Year 2025 9% Housing Tax Credits (HTC) for the 2116 Nicollet Housing project located at 2116 Nicollet Ave S. 

Passage of Ordinance amending Appendix C-1 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to CenterPoint Energy Minnesota Gas, Gas Franchise, repealing the existing franchise ordinance for gas distribution system and passing a new franchise ordinance for gas distribution system.

Authorizing memoranda of understanding with CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy for the continuance of the Clean Energy Partnership.

Authorizing Subordinate Funding Agreement (SFA) No. 2 with the Metropolitan Council, to reimburse the City a not-to-exceed amount of $291,592, for professional staff costs incurred by the Community Planning & Economic Development Department in the areas of internal and external project communications, development of stakeholder relationships, and outreach for anti-displacement work in conjunction with the METRO Blue Line Extension Project.

Authorizing acquisition of a permanent utility easement from Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc.

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to apply for the Municipal Investment Fund Planning grant, in the amount of $250,000, for geothermal planning in environmental justice communities.

Directing staff to conduct a landscape review of municipal programs or policies designed to provide support to property owners on expenses related to the assessment, repair, or replacement, of lateral sewer and water lines; provide an assessment on the feasibility of programs or policies; and identify any trends, barrier, or opportunities.

Directing staff to undertake research and analysis to produce a report of different types of special assessments used in Minneapolis and a landscape of municipal and nationwide special assessment assistance programs.

Passage of Resolution honoring Erik Nilsson for his service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Approving a request to the City Auditor to undertake an After Action Review of the City and MPD's actions related to the circumstances of the death of Allison Lussier. 

Passage of Resolution authorizing litigation authority to the City Attorney relating to federal actions and authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this Resolution.

Authorizing an extension through March 1, 2026 and an increase to contract COM0007712 with Storm Training Group, L.L.C., in the amount of $588,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $1,259,000, for designing a training course and teaching the course to Police Department officers during in-service training. This training includes use-of-force and de-escalation techniques in accordance with implementing the court enforceable settlement agreement.

Authorizing an extension through March 1, 2026 and an increase to contract COM0007799 with Storm Training Group, L.L.C., in the amount of $524,000 for a new total amount not to exceed $946,250, for designing a training course and teaching the course to, Police Department academy recruits. Including in use-of-force and de-escalation techniques in accordance with implementing the court enforceable settlement agreement.

Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veteran Affairs, to reinforce interagency coordination and responsibility concerning law enforcement, emergency response requests for assistance, physical security and access control operations at the Community Resource and Referral Center.

Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Augsburg University, through Dec 31, 2028, that warrants the parties' cooperation, collaboration, and communication, to the extent allowable under law, and further agree to assist crime victims and ensure appropriate prosecution of responsible persons when a crime affecting a University student or employee occurs in the city. 

Authorizing a contractual agreement with Minnesota Recovery Connection, in the amount of $24,622, to lead on-site substance use peer support groups in Minneapolis Public Housing high rises.

Directing staff to research autonomous food delivery technology and its impacts on workers. 

Approving a legislative directive related to information about the administration's 2025 summer safety plan. 

Osman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts, correcting zoning map errors and inconsistencies.

Osman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an 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:

1. Chapter 520 General Provisions.
2. Chapter 525 Administration and Procedures.
3. Chapter 530 Zoning Districts.
4. Chapter 535 Overlay Districts.
5. Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts.
6. Chapter 545 Use Regulations.
7. Chapter 550 Development Standards.
8. Chapter 555 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Mobility.
9. Chapter 560 Signs.
10. Chapter 565 Definitions.

Osman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an 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 to further promote the City’s comprehensive plan goals:

1. Chapter 525 Administration and Procedures.
2. Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts.
3. Chapter 565 Definitions.

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.

Payne gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an 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.