Marked Agenda

Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling License for the property at 3028 Elliot Ave, formerly held by Walter Perez and Zoila Llapa, to be held by new owner Segundo Duchi, based on verification that said property is now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling License for the property at 2731 16th Ave S, formerly held by Mohamed Mohamud, to be held by new owner Safiya Guled, based on verification that said property is now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

Authorizing a master grant contract with the State of Minnesota for employment and training related services provided by the City of Minneapolis through June 30, 2028.

Approving the Council appointment of Justin Baylor, Seat 1, Ward 7, for a four-year term, beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2025

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift from One Fair Wage for Council Member Wonsley to attend the meeting of the Chicago City Council Committee on Workforce Development on September 20th, 2023 to give expert testimony regarding municipal minimum wages. 

Passage of Resolution approving the appointment of election judges and deputy city clerks in connection with the Nov 7, 2023, General Election; and authorizing the City Clerk to appoint additional election judges and deputy city clerks as necessary.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel expenses from FBI Training Division for Police Chief Brian O'Hara to attend the FBI's National Executive Institute training initiative in Colonial Williamsburg, VA.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel expenses from the Special Olympics of MN (SOMN) for Police Sergeant Beth Mota to attend the Law Enforcement Torchlight Run International Convention in Chicago, IL.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel expenses, including flights, hotel, and meals, from the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA) for Luke Hollenkamp, Sustainability Program Coordinator, and Kim Havey, Director of Sustainability, to attend the CNCA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of travel, lodging, and appropriate incidentals expenses from the Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) for Damon Chaplin, Health Commissioner, to attend the BCHC member meeting in Las Vegas, NV.

Authorizing a contract with Jensen Hughes, Inc, in the amount of $192,238, for a one-year term, starting Sep 30, 2023, through Sep 29, 2024, for training needs assessment services.

Authorizing an increase for contract COM0005343 with Vinco, Inc. in the amount of $750,000 for a new total amount of $3,955,712, for Catch Basin and Manhole Repairs, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0005284 with Corner House Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation & Abuse Training Center, in the amount of $212,500 for a total amount not to exceed $625,248, and an extension through Mar 31, 2025, for forensic interview services of children and vulnerable adults.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0004352 with Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $60,178 for a total amount not to exceed $1,234,465, for additional work to complete the Queen Ave Bicycle Boulevard project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. C-44480, with Safety Signs LLC, in the amount of $2,102,000 for a total amount not to exceed $7,645,651, for the rental of additional traffic control devices.

Authorizing an extension to contract COM0002570 with Stantec, Inc., through Dec 31, 2024, for additional engineering and design services for the Upper Harbor Terminal Project.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM4344 with Roya Media, LLC in the amount of $71,940 for a total amount not to exceed $337,640, for communications and marketing services related to the You Go MPLS Program.

Authorizing an increase to contract C-43470 with Emergent Software LLC, in the amount of $114,380 for a new total amount not to exceed $248,880, and an extension for an additional five years through Mar 31, 2028, to provide web hosting services for the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Minneapolis 2040 for the Community Planning & Economic Development Department.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004761 with B2B Technology, Inc., in the amount of $119,880 for a new total amount not to exceed $534,880, for continued PeopleSoft database administrator services.

Authorizing an amendment to Lease Contract C-25352 with Canal Street Limited Partnership through Jun 30, 2025, for Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) Department office space at the Crown Roller Mill building at 105 5th Ave S.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Reid Brown by payment of $150,000 to Reid Brown and attorney, Ashley Bierman, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of David Mooneyham by payment of $105,000 to David Mooneyham 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 Kou Moua by payment of $125,000 to Kou Moua 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 Nathan Johnson by payment of $125,000 to Nathan Johnson 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 Tyree Plude by payment of $190,000 over three years to Tyree Plude 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 Kenneth Awalt by payment of $125,000 to Kenneth Awalt 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 Lauren Ko by payment of $85,000 to Lauren Ko and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to execute the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of John Sheneman by payment of $125,000 to John Sheneman 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 Stalboerger by payment of $125,000 to Jonathan Stalboerger and attorney, Ashley Biermann, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Approving the workers' compensation claim of Hang Moua by payment of $115,000 to Hang Moua 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 Brian Bennett by payment of $125,000 to Brian Bennett and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of loaned executive services from the Ryan Companies for the Office of Public Service.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0005311 with the Minnesota State Patrol, in the amount of $550,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,300,000, for law enforcement and public safety services to the Police Department through Dec 31, 2023.

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in the amount of $500,000 for 3.5 years, for the 2023 ReLeaf Community Forestry Grant.

Authorizing a host site agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to host MN GreenCorps Program members for a field placement of up to one year each to work on approved projects of public health interest.

Passage of Resolution approving the 2024 operating plans, special services, cost estimates, service charges, and the lists of 2024 service charges for the 50th and France, 54th & Lyndale, Bloomington-Lake, Chicago-Lake, East Lake Street, Lyndale-Lake, and West Broadway Improvement Special Service Districts (428A Districts), and authorizing the Department of Public Works to proceed with the work.

Passage of Resolution approving the 2024 operating plan, special services, cost estimates, service charges, and the list of 2024 service charges for the Downtown Business Improvement Special Service District (428A District), and authorizing the Department of Public Works to proceed with the work.

Passage of Resolution establishing the current uniform assessment rates for street reconstruction, street renovation, street resurfacing, alley construction, and alley resurfacing improvements.

Authorizing Cooperative Agreement No. PW 02-20-23 with Hennepin County for multimodal improvements along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 52 (Hennepin Ave) and CSAH 952 (1st Ave NE).

Authorizing Cooperative Agreement No. PW 19-20-22 with Hennepin County for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) Nos. 36 and 37 as part of the University Ave SE and 4th St SE Street Improvements Project.

Rainville gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 319 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Open Air Motor Vehicle Parking Lots, amending provisions related to security, operations, and management.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Johnson to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 341 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Taxicabs, for first reading and referral to the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, amending provisions related to taxicab regulation.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Vetaw to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 281 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Tobacco Dealers, for first reading and referral to the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, amending various provisions related to the regulation of tobacco products.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Chughtai and Payne to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 8 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: City Council, for first reading and referral to the Committee of the Whole, amending Article II - Legislative Department relating to the structure and functions of the Office of City Auditor.

Passage of Resolution honoring Marcia WOG for 38 years of service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution honoring Barret Lane for his service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.