Marked Agenda

Passage of Resolution adopting the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

Passage of Resolution giving preliminary and final approval to and authorizing the issuance of up to $8,250,000 in 501(c)(3) tax-exempt revenue bond financing to FFA Building Company for the acquisition, renovation, equipping and expansion of an existing 28,000 square foot facility located at 3320 E 41st St, for the benefit of Friendship Academy of the Arts public charter school.   

Adopting findings of the Nuisance Condition Process Review Panel (NCPRP) to uphold the Inspection Director's Order to Raze and Remove Building located at 3927 Upton Ave S, and approving demolition of the property.

Authorizing a $500,000 forgivable loan to Fortis Capital to establish a revolving loan fund as matching funds for a $2 million loan received by Fortis Capital from Living Cities.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44309 with the University of Minnesota, in the amount of $11,970 for a total amount not to exceed $150,233, for the Information Technology Department to provide computer-aided dispatch services, and accepting revenue for these services in the amount of $150,233.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-24593 with Bentley Systems, Inc., in the amount of $900,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,925,186, and an extension through Dec 31, 2022, for professional services to upgrade to the current version of the Bentley Enterprise License Subscription.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-42893 with Clockwork Active Media Systems LLC, in the amount of $500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,250,000, for additional consulting services for the City website project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-40242 with DataNet Systems Corp., in the amount of $294,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,244,000, for professional services to enhance the existing Legislative Information Management System.

Authorizing an extension to the contract with Medica for a three-year period, through Dec 31, 2022, to provide health insurance options for Medicare-eligible City retirees and their eligible dependents.

Authorizing an amendment to the City of Minneapolis Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA Plan), as amended and restated effective Jan 1, 2017, to require claims for reimbursement be submitted within 18 months from the date the expense was incurred.

Authorizing an agreement with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Historical Society for the purpose of transferring video and other documents, dated 2019 and 2020 as official City documents, related to the Stonewall Oral History Project.

Passage of Resolution granting approval for Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to undertake a housing project on behalf of 14th and Central, LLLP for a project at 854, 902, and 904 14th Ave NE, through the issuance of up to $4,129,050 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.

Passage of Resolution approving modified (reduced) housing improvement fees for the Condos on Blaisdell Housing Improvement Area.

Passage of Resolution approving the 2020 Operating Plan and Budgets, special services, cost estimates, service charges, and the lists of service charges for 2020 in the 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South, Central Avenue, Dinkytown, Eat Street, Linden Hills, Lowry Hill, Stadium Village, and Uptown Special Service Districts and directing the Department of Public Works to proceed with the work.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2020 Street Maintenance Assessment Project 1337M.

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment roll for the 2020 Street Light Operations Assessment Project 1337L. 

Passage of Resolution adopting the assessments, levying the assessments, and adopting the assessment rolls for water and sewer service line repairs or replacements on the lists of properties as on file with the City Engineer’s Special Assessment Office.

Passage of Resolution authorizing execution of a Limited Use Permit with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) for the North Loop Neighborhood Association (NLNA) for a welcome monument to be placed in the right-of-way at Washington Ave N and 3rd Ave N.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-43520 with Park Construction Company, in the amount of $2,716.93 for a total amount not to exceed $3,662,487.69, to complete additional work related to utilities modifications and adjustments to quantities for the Broadway St NE (between Stinson Blvd and Industrial Blvd) Street Reconstruction Project.

Authorizing a Cooperative Construction Agreement with Hennepin County, for reimbursement of up to $100,000, for City force account work on a new traffic signal at the intersection of Lake St and Excelsior Blvd.

Authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Park Road Account (SPRA) Program for the resurfacing of Theodore Wirth Pkwy, between McNair Ave N and 29th Ave N.

Accepting the low bid of Lametti & Sons, Inc., submitted on Event No. 641, including the base bid and Alternate 1, in the amount of $195,000, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Vault 314 & 40th and Reservoir Blvd Manhole Replacement Project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the sole bid of ABM Equipment and Supply LLC, submitted on Event No. 558, in the annual amount of $175,000, to furnish and deliver OEM parts and services for Loadmaster packer bodies and related components and service, to include the Swift Lift Tipper System, to the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department and Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, and authorizing a two-year agreement with the option to renew for three additional years agreeable by both parties, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing a professional services agreement with Special School District No. 1 (Minneapolis Public Schools), whereby the City will receive a total amount of $414,096, for professional election administration and related support services for the period Jan 1, 2020, through Dec 31, 2023.

Passage of Resolution accepting 3rd Quarter 2019 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Deloitte Services, L.P. for Lyle Hodges, Controller, to attend the Minneapolis Finance Leadership Program. 

Authorizing an agreement with Formations Studio, in an amount not to exceed $772,107, including $394,517 for the Suspended Lobby Sculpture and $377,590 for the related ceiling, electrical, and lighting work at the Public Service Building.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000927 with Crawford Door Sales Company, in the amount of $12,400 for a total amount not to exceed $75,200, for security screening supply and installation work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001070 with RTL Construction, in the amount of $269,164 for a total amount not to exceed $5,027,506, for increased fireproofing work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44463 with Knutson Construction Services, Inc., in the amount of $17,440 for a total amount not to exceed $11,952,036, for increased costs for concrete superstructure work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000869 with Top-All Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $49,212 for a total amount not to exceed $2,006,362, for increased roofing work for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract ­­­­­No. COM0001065 with Kendell Doors & Hardware, Inc., in the amount of $22,675 for a total amount not to exceed $982,908, for additional costs associated with tax-exempt door and hardware supply for the Public Service Building Project.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0001068 with Empirehouse Inc., in the amount of $55,544 for a total amount not to exceed $4,639,259, for additional interior glazing work for the Public Service Building Project. 

Denying an appeal submitted by Tim Keane, on behalf of Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Church of the Incarnation, regarding the decision of the City Planning Commission approving a variance (PLAN9066) to reduce the off-street parking from 75 spaces to 1 space with 25 spaces grandfathered for the existing building at 3754 Pleasant Ave.

Denying an appeal submitted by Lambert Properties LLC regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN9528) to allow an accessory automobile convenience facility located at 3311 Broadway St NE, subject to conditions:

1. Approving a conditional use permit to allow an automobile convenience facility.
2. Approving a site plan review for the establishment of a new automobile use.

Gordon 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, striking the owner-occupancy requirement pertaining to accessory dwelling units:

1. Chapter 525 Administration and Enforcement.
2. Chapter 537 Accessory Uses and Structures.

Palmisano gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 35 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Capital Long Range Improvement Program Process, amending the length of the adopted annual capital improvement program.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Johnson to introduce an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 204 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Food Code, Environmental Preservation: Environmentally Acceptable Packaging, for first reading and referral to the Public Health, Environment, Civil Rights & Engagement Committee, amending regulations to provide a recycling and/or organics management system at public events and markets, and exempting some food establishments from the requirement to provide front of the house recycling and/or organics collection.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Cunningham and Ellison to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, for first reading and referral to the Economic Development & Regulatory Services Committee, amending the composition of the emergency violation hearing board and adding rules for hearings related to emergency housing repairs.