Marked Agenda

Passage of Resolution authorizing preliminary and final approval of the issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,400,000 for the Bottineau Commons & Lofts project.

Approving an application submitted by Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw to add the commemorative street name of Birdell Beeks Way to 21st Ave N between Penn Ave N and Queen Ave N.

Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2024R-156 by updating the legal description in the resolution.

Authorizing a cooperative funding agreement among members of the Fair Housing Implementation Council with City participation not to exceed $25,000 to facilitate implementation of fair housing planning activities having metro-wide significance for a term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029.

Authorizing a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), to accept up to $8,000 in funding from the MnDOT Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program, for landscaping improvements within the Interstate right-of-way at Triangle Park.

Authorizing a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to accept up to $8,000 in funding from the MnDOT Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program for landscaping improvements within the Interstate right-of-way at the intersection of 7th St.

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for a large block event permit submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) allowing Art-A-Whirl block event held on May 15 through May 17, 2026, located on 14th Ave NE between Van Buren St NE and Quincy St NE and on Quincy St NE between 15th Ave NE and 12th Ave NE to operate outside the hours permitted by ordinance.

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the large business district block event permit application submitted by 50th & France Business Association to enable Edina Art Fair to close roads from June 5, 2026, through June 7, 2026, for a block event and to operate outside the hours permitted. 

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the business district block event permit application submitted by Paisley Park Operations, LLC, allowing Prince Celebration: 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life Block Event to close roads on June 6, 2026, and June 7, 2026 which will include operating outside the hours permitted under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, and permitting Amplified Sound outside the hours allowed under Title 15, Chapter 389.

Passage of Resolution expressing the City's support for Hennepin County's Marshall St Northeast (CSAH 23) reconstruction project. 

Accepting the low bid of Minger Construction Companies, Inc, submitted on Event No. 4022, in the amount of $235,742, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Dewatering Gate Site Improvements at 4300 Marshall project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Accepting the low bid of Groove Tech of Minnesota, Inc., submitted on Event No. 4043, in the amount of $256,085.50, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Traffic Marking-1st Ave South and Nicollet Avenue project and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0009789 with PCI Roads, LLC, in the amount of $433,307 for a total amount not to exceed $2,037,809.58, for additional repairs to complete the 2025 Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Project, all in accordance with City specifications. 

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, temporarily extending the length of the required pre-eviction notice.

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Refugees International for Jacob Frey, Jennifer Schmid, and Ibrahim Jedal to attend the 2026 Refugees International Annual meeting in Washington D.C. on April 28, 2026.

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Vera Institute of Justice for Michelle Rivero, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Director, to attend the Uniting for Universal Representation in Denver, Colorado, from May 7-8, 2026.

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 223 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation: Drugs, decriminalizing the possession of drug paraphernalia.

Passage of Resolution amending the 2026 General Appropriation Resolution to support community mental health and wellbeing services at the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center.

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Local Progress for Council President Elliott Payne to attend the Ford Foundation panel discussion in New York, New York, from April 27-29, 2026.

Approving a legislative directive requesting information and data regarding spending within the Minneapolis Police Department for Fiscal Year 2025.

Authorizing a contract with Claims Management Resources, Inc., in the annual amount of $350,000, for a three (3) year period starting May 4, 2026 through May 3, 2029, with the option to renew for two (2) additional years at the City's sole discretion, to perform as-needed subrogation and related services on behalf of the City.

Authorizing customization of the City’s Terms and Conditions for Professional Services Contracts, to enter into a contract with Paymentus Corporation, in the amount of $985,000, for a term of seven (7) years starting May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2033, with an option to extend for three (3) additional one-year terms, or one (1) additional three-year term, to provide license(s), professional services, and maintenance & support for an Enterprise Payment Platform system, including, pursuant to the parties’ negotiations, modifications to Insurance, Indemnity and Hold Harmless, Default Remedies, and Termination sections.

Authorizing an extension to contract COM0006473 with Automated Logic Minnesota through April 30, 2027, for Building Automation System (BAS) service and maintenance.

Authorizing an extension to contract COM0006474 with NAC Building Technologies through April 30, 2027, for Building Automation System (BAS) service and maintenance.

Authorizing an increase to contract C-42145 with West Publishing, in the amount of $90,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,090,000, to ensure adequate funds to continue online legal research services through the end of the current contract term on December 31, 2026. 

Authorizing a contract with HDR Architectural, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $188,877, for consulting services to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the North Minneapolis Community Safety Center.

Authorizing an increase to contract COM0004187 with Wold Architects, in the amount of $23,194 for a total amount not to exceed $1,949,893, for additional in-scope architectural and engineering design services for Council Chambers broadcasting technology room for Phase 3 of the City Hall Office Space Renovation Project.

Accepting the low bid of Restoration and Constructions Services, LLC, submitted on Event No. 4078, in the amount of $180,248.60, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Prospect Park Water Tower Restoration project, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Considering an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, prohibiting inquiries into immigration status during the rental screening process and creating protections for tenants against retaliation based on immigration status.

Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Federal Office of National Drug Control Policy, in the amount of $42,500, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, for supplies for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program, in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally funded grants. 

Accepting a one time grant award from the Minnesota School-Based Health Center Grant, in the total amount of $150,000, for the period of April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, to support the health education program and clinical services in the School Based Clinics.

Approving a legislative directive requesting information and data regarding the financial health of all recognized neighborhood organizations within the City of Minneapolis.

Approving the reinstatement of the Rental Dwelling Licenses for the properties at 2301, 2318, 2339 Cole Ave SE, formerly owned by Frank Zaragoza, to be held by new owner Seth Bork, based on verification that the properties are now in compliance with rental licensing standards.

Directing staff to conduct an analysis of law enforcement practices and policies related to public gathering response and public information sharing/transparency initiatives. 

Directing staff to conduct an analysis of municipal regulations around homeless encampment sweeps and prevention, notable trends, and best practices for humane response.

Amending Council Action No. 2026A-0210, passed March 26, 2026, by changing the committee and date for presentation of the requested information and adding additional requests for information regarding overtime and standby spending and deployment.

Motion by Vetaw and Palmisano to amend the prior introduction of the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 550 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Development Standards, given at the regular meeting on February 19, 2026, by updating the description to read "amending fence regulations."

Motion by Chowdhury and Chavez to postpone to May 21, 2026, consideration of the introduction and referral of the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 21 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Interim Ordinances, adding a new Chapter 597 providing for a moratorium on the establishment, re-establishment, or expansion of data center uses.

Pursuant to notice, motion by Whiting to introduce an ordinance amending Title 2 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration, for first reading and referral to the Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee, amending the requirements for completion of ethics education:

1. Chapter 10 Boards, Commissions and Advisory Bodies
2. Chapter 15 Ethics in Government

Passage of Resolution recognizing Administrative Professionals Day in the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution recognizing International Workers Day.

Passage of Resolution recognizing Allen Hoppe for his decades of service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

Passage of Resolution honoring James Novak for his service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis