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Minneapolis City Council Agenda

City Council of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 31, 2020 - 9:30 am
Room 317, City Hall
Members Present: Council Members Lisa Bender (President), Andrea Jenkins (Vice-President), Andrew Johnson (Majority Leader), Cam Gordon (Minority Leader), Kevin Reich, Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, Jeremiah Ellison, Abdi Warsame, Lisa Goodman, Alondra Cano, Jeremy Schroeder, and Linea Palmisano
(Majority vote of all members, 7; 2/3 vote of all members, 9; quorum 7)
Clerk: Jackie Hanson, (612) 673-2216

Call to Order

  1. Roll Call.
  2. Adoption of the agenda.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Acceptance of minutes of Jan 17, 2020.
    Action Taken: Accepted
  4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports of the City officers to the proper Committees and departments.
    Action Taken: Referred

Reports of Standing Committees

Committee of the Whole

Jan 29, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Reappointment of Director of Community Planning and Economic Development (2019-01416)

    Approving the reappointment by the Executive Committee of David Frank to the appointed position of Director of Community Planning and Economic Development and Executive Director of the Minneapolis Community Development Agency for a two-year term beginning Jan 2, 2020.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. 2020 Census (2020-00142)

    Passage of Resolution supporting federal law allowing Census Bureau employees to access multi-unit structures during the 2020 United states census count.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Economic Development & Regulatory Services

Jan 21, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Liquor license renewals for Jan 21, 2020 (2020-00092)
    1. EAT STREET SOCIAL, 18 26TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Wagbon LLC, BLLiquor, LIC79106
    2. Rick's Cabaret, 300 3RD ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by RCI Entertainment (Minnesota) Inc, BLLiquor, LIC80065
    3. ROUGE AT THE LOUNGE, 411 2ND AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by SECURE ENTERTAINMENT LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80303
    4. THE SONDER SHAKER, 130 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by LIMELIGHT CONCEPTS LLC, BLLiquor, LIC359262
    5. TWIN SPIRITS DISTILLERY, 2931 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by TWIN SPIRITS DISTILLERY LLC, BLDistill, LIC330951
    6. TWIN SPIRITS DISTILLERY, 2931 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by TWIN SPIRITS DISTILLERY LLC, BLDistill, LIC330966
    7. 112 EATERY, 112 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Concept Eatery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77303
    8. HASKELL'S, 81 9TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by HASKELLS INC, BLLiqOff, LIC54024
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Gambling license approvals for Jan 21, 2020 (2020-00090)
    Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 3101 42ND ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC386339
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Gambling license renewals for Jan 21, 2020 (2020-00091)
    1. Minneapolis Hockey Association, 34 13TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Hockey Association INC, BLGeneral, LIC375013
    2. VFW POST 246, submitted by VFW POST 246 AUX MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC68343
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Rental dwelling license reinstatement: 3622 Humboldt Ave N, owner James Courteau (2020-00093)

    Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling License for the property at 3622 Humboldt Ave N, formerly held by Ronald Folger, to be held by new owner James Courteau, based on verification that said property is now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Contract amendment with Right Away Construction Corporation for emergency and non-emergency board-up services for securing vacant and open buildings (2020-00089)

    Authorizing an increase to contract C-43810 with Right Away Construction Corporation, in the amount of $150,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.00, for emergency and non-emergency board-up services for securing vacant and open buildings, through June 30, 2020.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Grant applications to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED's) Redevelopment Grant Program (2020-00095)

    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing submittal of grant applications to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED's) Redevelopment Grant Program for funding for the following projects:  Hiawatha Silos Adaptive Reuse Project, 3333 41st St E; Lake Street Housing -- Phase 2, 510 W Lake St, 2946 and 2948 Harriett Ave; Leef South Lot a/k/a Currie and Irving, 190, 194, 196 and 198 James Ave N, 187,191,195 and 199 Irving Ave N; and Northrup King Campus, 1500 Jackson St NE.

    2. Approving a waiver of affordability requirements for Lake Street Housing - Phase 2 due to blended affordability with Phase 3 exceeding the requirement.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Great Streets Program Eligible Areas (2020-00088)

    Adopting updated Great Streets Eligible Areas, consistent with Minneapolis 2040.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Redevelopment contract amendment for Alden Smith House: 1403 Harmon Place, 45 Spruce Place, and 1400 Yale Place (2020-00030)

    Approving amended terms to the Redevelopment Contract with W + Noordijk, LLC to purchase 1403 Harmon Place, 45 Spruce Place, and 1400 Yale Place.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Sidewalk Café, Sidewalk Food Cart, and Mobile Food Vehicle Vendor License restrictions (2020-00094)

    1. Approving restrictions for Sidewalk Café licenses on Hennepin Ave, between 12th St S and Washington Ave, allowing them to operate intermittently through 2022 during Hennepin Ave utility upgrades when construction is not in the immediate vicinity of a café. The City reserves the right to order removal of any sidewalk café on Hennepin Ave with seven-day notice, which includes the following businesses/addresses:  Gay 90's, 400 Hennepin Ave; Brass Rail, 422 Hennepin Ave; The Pourhouse, 10 S 5th St; Gold Room Restaurant and Lounge, 528 Hennepin Ave; Pips & Bounce, 575 Hennepin Ave; City Works Restaurant and Pour House, 600 Hennepin Ave; Skyway Theatre, 711 Hennepin Ave; Maruso, 715 Hennepin Ave; Brave New Workshop, 824 Hennepin Ave; The Saloon, 830 Hennepin Ave; Rock Bottom Brewery, 800 LaSalle Ave; and Lunds & Byerlys Downtown Minneapolis, 1201 Hennepin Ave.

    2. Approving the cessation of Sidewalk Food Cart licenses operating on Hennepin Ave between 12th St S and Washington Ave through 2022 during the Hennepin Ave utility upgrades, which includes the following businesses/locations:  Top Dogs, 424 Hennepin Ave and 722 Hennepin Ave and Nibbles, 645 Hennepin Ave.

    3. Approving the cessation of all Mobile Food Vehicle Vendor (Food Truck) licenses operating on Hennepin Ave between 12th St S and Washington Ave through 2022 during the Hennepin Ave utility upgrades.

    4. Approving a waiver of the Sidewalk Cafe license fee for 2020 for the following businesses/addresses:  Gay 90's, 400 Hennepin Ave; Brass Rail, 422 Hennepin Ave; The Pourhouse, 10 S 5th St; Gold Room Restaurant and Lounge, 528 Hennepin Ave; Pips & Bounce, 575 Hennepin Ave; City Works Restaurant and Pour House, 600 Hennepin Ave; Skyway Theatre, 711 Hennepin Ave; Maruso, 715 Hennepin Ave; Brave New Workshop, 824 Hennepin Ave; The Saloon, 830 Hennepin Ave; Rock Bottom Brewery, 800 LaSalle Ave; and Lunds & Byerlys Downtown Minneapolis, 1201 Hennepin Ave.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Exclusive Rights agreement amendment between the City, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, and United Properties for the Upper Harbor Terminal (2020-00128)

    1. Authorizing an extension of the Exclusive Rights Agreement between the City, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, and United Properties until Oct 31, 2020, and replacing the detailed timeline of Process Steps, Related Due Diligence and Milestones (Exhibit B) with three milestones and amending the contents of the Coordinated Plan.

    2. Authorizing a right-of-entry contract with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board effective during the remaining term of the Exclusive Rights Agreement of Oct 31, 2020.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Housing Policy & Development

Jan 22, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Registration of 530 3rd St S as Certificate of Possessory Title (2020-00105)

    Passage of Resolution authorizing application for title registration for the City-owned property at 530 3rd St S, signed by the Mayor and City Clerk pursuant to Minnesota Statues 508.03(6).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Oakland Square affordable housing project loan restructure (2020-00104)

    Approving the restructure of a Department of Community Planning & Economic Development loan for the Oakland Square Affordable Housing Project occupying portions of Portland and Oakland Ave S, to extend the term to 2034, forgive accrued interest of approximately $267,500, and reduce the interest rate from 5% to 0%.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Jan 29, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. 2020 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions (2019-01134)

    Amending the 2020 Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions to add the American Indian Center's request of $7,600,000 for the renovation and expansion of their current facility to the Jobs and Workforce Development section.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Opposition to implementation of public charge rule (2020-00186)

    Passage of Resolution opposing implementation of public charge rule.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Public Health, Environment, Civil Rights, and Engagement

Jan 27, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Public Health Advisory Committee appointment (2020-00130)

    Approving the following Council appointments for two-year terms, beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and ending Dec. 31, 2021: Tyler Piantek, Seat 9, Ward 9; Wanda Felder, Seat 15, Minneapolis Public Schools representative.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Grant application to the State of Minnesota to establish pollinator habitat (2020-00133)

    Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the State of Minnesota for the Lawns to Legumes Demonstration Neighborhood Grants Program, in the amount of $40,000, for the period June 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020, to establish residential pollinator habitat within neighborhoods in important pollinator corridors/pathways in Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs grant for youth intervention program (2020-00136)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs in the amount of $90,000, for Inspiring Youth, the Health Department's early-intervention program for young people at risk of involvement with violence, for the period Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2021.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the grant.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Mississippi Watershed Management Organization grant for erosion and sediment control enforcement (2020-00132)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization,  in the amount of $19,200, to hire interns to assist in erosion and sediment control enforcement for the period of Jan 1, 2020 through Dec 15, 2020.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization for the grant.

    3. Passage of a Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Public Health Accreditation Board grant for Cross-Sector Innovation Initiative (2020-00131)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Public Health Accreditation Board, in the amount of $150,000, for the Cross-Sector Innovation Initiative (CSII) for a two year period from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2021.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Public Health Accreditation Board for the grant.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted

Public Safety & Emergency Management

Jan 22, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Contract amendment with CornerHouse - Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center for forensic interview services (2020-00106)

    Authorizing an increase to contract C-41938 with CornerHouse - Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center, in the amount of $395,494 for a total amount not to exceed $920,874, and an extension through Dec 31, 2021, for forensic interview services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Contract with Dakota County Technical College for emergency/non-emergency vehicle training for police officers (2020-00107)

    Authorizing a contract with Dakota County Technical College, in the amount of $350,000 for three years, with an option for two one-year extensions (at approximately $115,000 per year), for emergency/non-emergency vehicle training for police officers.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contract amendment with Hennepin County Sheriff's Office for pre-trial detention fees (2020-00108)

    Authorizing an extension to contract C-39559 with Hennepin County, on behalf of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, through Dec 31, 2021, for payment of fees for pre-trial detention at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility (PSF).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Release of Liability, Hold Harmless & Defense, and Indemnification agreement with Hennepin County for maintenance responsibilities of Workforce Director system (2020-00119)

    Authorizing the Police Department to enter into a Release of Liability, Hold Harmless & Defense, and Indemnification agreement with Hennepin County to explore assumption of all such ongoing maintenance responsibilities to keep the Workforce Director system functioning properly.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Transportation & Public Works

Jan 21, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Southwest Windom Residential Street Reconstruction: Project approval, assessment, and areaway abandonment (2020-00097)

    1. Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments in the amount of $746,793 for the Southwest Windom Residential Street Reconstruction Project No. 2307 (PV131).

    2. Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and the sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $746,795 for the Southwest Windom Residential Street Reconstruction Project.

    3. Passage of Resolution ordering the abandonment and removal of areaways located in the public right-of-way in conflict with the project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Areaway abandonment at 2303 Kennedy St NE, 2330 Kennedy St NE, and 2345 Kennedy St NE: Project designation, cost estimate, and setting public hearing (2020-00129)

    1. Passage of Resolution designating the location of an areaway abandonment and removal at 2303 Kennedy St NE, 2330 Kennedy St NE, and 2345 Kennedy St NE as part of the Mid-City Industrial Street Reconstruction Project No. 2292 (CPV124).

    2. Adopting report receiving cost estimate of $155,912.29, directing the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefitted properties, and setting a public hearing for March 9, 2020, to consider the project and assessments.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Contract amendment with Meyer Contracting, Inc. for Mid-City Industrial Reconstruction Project (2020-00102)

    Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44004 with Meyer Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $1,700,000 for a total amount not to exceed $10,648,623.51, due to additional work required to complete the Mid-City Industrial Street Reconstruction Project No. 2292 (CPV124).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for engineering and design services for Luella Anderson Residential Neighborhood Reconstruction Project (2020-00103)

    Authorizing a contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc., in the amount of $658,907, for engineering and design services for the Luella Anderson Residential Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project (PV131).

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Gift acceptance from The Globe and Mail for lodging, flight, and food-related expenses for The Globe Drive Mobility Summit (2020-00098)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a donation of travel, lodging, and food-related expenses from The Globe and Mail for Public Works Director Robin Hutcheson to attend The Globe Drive Mobility Summit Feb 10-11, 2020.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. East Lake Special Service District appointment (2020-00122)

    Approving the Council appointment of Elizabeth Frost, Seat 4, Ward 2, for an unexpired two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2019, and ending Dec 31, 2020.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Dinkytown Special Service District appointment (2020-00124)

    Approving the Council appointment of Lynn Nyman, Seat 5, Ward 6, for an unexpired two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2019, and ending Dec 31, 2020. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Bloomington-Lake Special Service District appointment (2020-00125)

    Approving the Council appointment of Cynthia Awaijane, Seat 4, Ward 9, for an unexpired two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2019, and ending Dec 31, 2020. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Stadium Village Special Service District appointment (2020-00126)

    1. Approving the Council appointment of Chuck Goldberg, Seat 2, Ward 2, for an unexpired two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2019, and ending Dec 31, 2020. 

    2. Waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinance 14.180) for Chuck Goldberg. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. West Broadway Improvement Special Service District appointments (2020-00123)

    1. Approving the following Council appointments for one-year terms, beginning Jan 1, 2020, and ending Dec 31, 2020: Tara Watson, Seat 1; Justin Baylor, Seat 2, Ward 5; Dean Rose, Seat 3, Ward 5; Kagalee "KB" Brown, Seat 4, Ward 2; and James Scott, Seat 5.

    2. Waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinance 14.180) for Tara Watson and James Scott.. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Bid for reinforced concrete pipe (2020-00086)

    Accepting the sole bid of Hancock Concrete Products, submitted on Event No. 792, in the amount of $1,000,000, to furnish and deliver reinforced concrete pipe, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Bid for reinforced manhole structures (2020-00099)

    Accepting the sole bid of Wieser Concrete Products, Inc., submitted on Event No. 880, in the amount of $300,000, to furnish and deliver reinforced manhole structures, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Ways & Means

Jan 28, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Legal settlement: Claim of Pajdas Thao (2020-00143)

    Approving the settlement of the claim of Pajdas Thao by payment of $3,000 to Pajdas Thao and her attorneys, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Legal settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Milagros Ramos (2020-00145)

    Approving the settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Milagros Ramos, by payment of $110,000 to Mr. Ramos and his attorneys, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Amicus status in lawsuits challenging federal administration immigration-related policies (2020-00144)

    Authorizing the City Attorney to join as an amicus during calendar year 2020 in such lawsuits that challenge the federal administration's immigration-related policies, subject to the condition that the position of amici is consistent with City policy on immigration-related matters.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Contract amendment with Morcon Construction, Inc. for Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza Renovation Project (2020-00085)

    Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0000653 with Morcon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $286,380.79 for a total amount not to exceed $3,116,055.79, for additional work completed on the Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza Renovation Project through Dec 31, 2019.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Revisions to Minneapolis Convention Center Permit for Occupancy form contract (2020-00146)

    Authorizing revisions to the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) Permit for Occupancy form contract used as a rental license for the use of the Convention Center by clients, and authorizing the Executive Director of the MCC to execute the form contract, or a revised form contract as negotiated by clients and the MCC, to attract meetings and bring revenue to the MCC.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. 4th Quarter 2019 Donation Report (2020-00147)

    Passage of Resolution accepting 4th Quarter 2019 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Gift acceptance from Comcast NBC Universal, CenterPoint Energy, Allina Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, SPIN, Lyft-Nice Ride, and LIME for the Community Connections Conference to be held Feb 1, 2020 (2020-00148)

    Passage of Resolution accepting donations from Comcast NBC Universal, CenterPoint Energy, Allina Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, SPIN, Lyft-Nice Ride, and LIME for the Community Connections Conference to be held Feb 1, 2020.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. 2020 Non-represented employee salary schedule (2020-00113)

    Approving an increase to the salary and wage schedules, including longevity, by 2.35% for all classified jobs in the Non-represented group effective Feb 2, 2020, and authorizing step progression, subject to satisfactory or better performance. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. 2020 Politically Appointed employee salary schedule (2020-00127)

    Approving an increase to the salary and wage schedules, including longevity, by 2.35% for all classified jobs in the Politically Appointed group effective Feb 2, 2020, and authorizing step progression, subject to satisfactory or better performance.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Collective bargaining agreement: Professional Employees Unit, 2020 through 2022 (2020-00118)

    1. Approving a collective bargaining agreement with Minneapolis Professional Employees Association, Professional Employees Unit, for the period Jan 1, 2020, through Dec 31, 2022.

    2. Approving the Executive Summary of the agreement.

    3. Authorizing a collective bargaining agreement consistent with the terms of the Executive Summary. 

    4. Authorizing the Labor Relations Director to implement the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. 

    Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Special Committees

Executive Committee

Jan 28, 2020 - Committee Report
  1. Appointed position in the Finance Department: Manager, Investments and Debt Management (2020-00158)

    1. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the appointed position of Manager, Investments and Debt Management.

      Action Taken: Received and filed

    2. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the salary schedule for the position.

      Action Taken: Referred to WM meeting of Feb 11, 2020
  2. Appointed position in the 911 Department: Director, Minneapolis Emergency Communications Center (2020-00159)

    1. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the appointed position of Director, Minneapolis Emergency Communications.

      Action Taken: Received and filed

    2. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the salary schedule for the position.

      Action Taken: Referred to WM meeting of Feb 11, 2020
  3. Appointed position in the City Coordinator's Office: Deputy City Coordinator - Engagement (2020-00173)

    1. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the appointed position of Deputy City Coordinator - Engagement.

      Action Taken: Received and filed

    2. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the salary schedule for the position.

      Action Taken: Referred to WM meeting of Feb 11, 2020
  4. Civil Service Commission appointment (2020-00174)

    1. Receiving and filing the reappointment by the Executive Committee of Macey Wheeler, Seat 3, for a three-year term beginning Mar 1, 2020, and ending Feb 28, 2023. 

      Action Taken: Received and filed

    2. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the reappointment of Macey Wheeler to the appointed position of Civil Service Commissioner for the setting of a public hearing.

      Action Taken: Referred to WM meeting of Feb 11, 2020
  5. Reappointment of Director of Emergency Management (2020-00176)

    1. Receiving and filing the reappointment by the Executive Committee of Barrett Lane to the appointed position of Director of Emergency Management for a two-year term beginning Jan 2, 2020.

      Action Taken: Received and filed

    2. Referring to the Public Safety & Emergency Management Committee the reappointment of Barret Lane to the appointed position of Director of Emergency Management for the setting of a public hearing.

      Action Taken: Referred to PSEM meeting of Feb 5, 2020
  6. Reappointment of City Assessor (2020-00177)

    1. Receiving and filing the reappointment by the Executive Committee of Patrick Todd to the appointed position of City Assessor for a two-year term beginning Jan 2, 2020. 

      Action Taken: Received and filed

    2. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the reappointment of Patrick Todd to the appointed position of City Assessor for the setting of a public hearing.

      Action Taken: Referred to WM meeting of Feb 11, 2020
  7. Collective bargaining agreement: Convention Center Production Technicians Unit, 2020 through 2022 (2020-00178)

    1. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE, Convention Center Production Technicians Unit, for the period Jan 1, 2020, through Dec 31, 2022.

    2. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the Executive Summary of the agreement.

    3. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee a collective bargaining agreement consistent with the terms of the Executive Summary.

    4. Referring to the Ways & Means Committee the implementation of the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. 

    Action Taken: Referred to WM meeting of Feb 11, 2020

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

  1. Summit House Housing Improvement Area ordinance (2020-00172)

    Goodman gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 16, Chapter 421 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development: Housing Improvement Areas, adding a new Article IV entitled "Summit House Housing Improvement Area," to establish the area and impose fees to pay for housing improvements within the area.

    Action Taken: Notice given
  2. Food catering ordinance (2020-00175)

    Johnson gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Food Code, amending and adding provisions related to food catering:

    1. Chapter 186 In General.
    2. Chapter 188 Administration and Licensing.
    Action Taken: Notice given

Introduction & Referral Calendar

  1. Tow truck service fees ordinance (2020-00110)

    Pursuant to notice, motion by Johnson to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 349 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Wreckers and Tow Trucks, for first reading and referral to the Economic Development & Regulatory Services Committee, amending provisions related to service fees.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to EDRS meeting of Feb 4, 2020
  2. Fur ban ordinance (2020-00121)

    Pursuant to notice, motion by Cano and Gordon to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Animal Care and Control, for first reading and referral to the Economic Development & Regulatory Services Committee, adding thereto a new Chapter 68 entitled “Prohibition of the Sale and Manufacture of Animal Fur Products,” to prohibit the sale and manufacture of animal fur products.

    Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to EDRS meeting of Feb 4, 2020

Resolutions

1. 2020 Black History Month honorary resolution (2020-00164)

Passage of Resolution honoring Black History Month.

Action Taken: Adopted

Unfinished Business

1. Regulation of existing off-premise advertising signs and billboards near regional sports facilities ordinance (2018-00941)

Considering Mayor Frey's veto of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 544 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Off-Premise Advertising Signs and Billboards, amending regulations for existing off-premise advertising signs and billboards near regional sports facilities.

Action Taken: Veto Sustained

Addendum

  1. Values and goals of the Community Planning & Economic Development Department (2020-00193)

    1. Passage of Resolution committing to continuing the work of economic inclusion, affordable housing, and racial equity by working together as elected officials and departmental staff.

    2. Directing the Community Planning & Economic Development Department to form a working group of relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to the Community Planning & Economic Development Department, the Regulatory Services Department, the City Coordinator’s Office, and the City Attorney’s office, to address the following goals:

      1. Deepen the City’s existing relationship with the Minneapolis small business community.
      2. Explore more nontraditional housing and housing policy options, e.g. occupancy rates, intentional community cluster developments, housing cooperatives, etc.
      3. Increase access to data regarding housing and commercial markets, e.g. data to track the cost of rent for both housing and commercial property, data to compare income and the cost of rent, etc.
    Action Taken: Referred to EDRS meeting of Feb 18, 2020
  2. Regulation of existing off-premise advertising signs and billboards near regional sports facilities ordinance (2018-00941)

    Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 544 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Off-Premise Advertising Signs and Billboards, amending regulations for existing off-premise advertising signs and billboards near regional sports facilities.

    Action Taken: Referred to ZP meeting of Feb 6, 2020

Announcements

Adjournment

1. Litigation matter of Walter Louis Franklin, II v. Lucas Peterson, et al. (2018-00211)

Adjourn to Room 315, City Hall, to receive a briefing on the litigation matter of Walter Louis Franklin, II v. Lucas Peterson, et al., United States District Court Case No. 14-cv-1467.

Action Taken: Received and filed


Next City Council meeting: Feb 14, 2020

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