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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
August 7, 2025 - 9:30 am
Room 350, Public Service Center
250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Members Present: Council Members Elliott Payne (President), Aisha Chughtai (Vice-President), Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, Emily Koski, Aurin Chowdhury, and Linea Palmisano
(Majority vote of all members, 7; 2/3 vote of all members, 9; quorum 7)
Clerk: Ken Dahler, (612) 673-2216

Call to Order

  1. Roll Call.
  2. Adoption of the agenda.
    Action Taken: Adopted as amended
  3. Acceptance of minutes
    Action Taken: Accepted
  4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.
    Action Taken: Referred

Reports of Standing Committees

Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee

Jul 28, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. Gift acceptance from Mayor's Innovation Project for travel, lodging, conference registration, and meal expenses (2025-00787)

    Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Mayor's Innovation Project for travel, lodging, conference registration, and meal expenses for Amanda Harrington to attend the Mayor's Innovation Project Summer 2025 Meeting in Albuquerque, NM from July 30-August 1, 2025. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Gift acceptance from the Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC) of registration, lodging, transportation, and meals and incidentals (2025-00788)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of registration, lodging, transportation, and meals and incidentals from the BCHC for Heidi Ritchie, Deputy Commissioner of Health, to attend the BCHC visit to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, GA from December 8-10, 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Gift acceptance from the Illinois Environmental Health Association (IEHA) of transportation and lodging (2025-00789)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of transportation and lodging from IEHA for Adam Kalahar, Senior Environmental Health Specialist, to attend the IEHA Annual Education Conference in Oglesby, IL from November 5-6, 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Gift acceptance from the National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO) of registration, hotel, airfare, meal, and transportation. (2025-00790)

    Passage of Resolution accepting a gift of registration, hotel, airfare, meal, and transportation from NACCHO for Damon Chaplin, Commissioner of Health, to present at the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) Annual Conference in Savannah, GA from October 5-8, 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Contract with BRI Parent, Inc., dba Benefit Resource, LLC, for COBRA Administration services (2025-00794)

    Authorizing a contract with BRI Parent, Inc., dba Benefit Resource, LLC in the amount of $90,000, September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028, for a three (3) year period, with the option to extend for two (2) additional years, for employee COBRA administration services, which includes providing COBRA, benefit continuation billing, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance services

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Contract with the Regents of the University of Minnesota for Bench-scale Ozone Testing Research (2025-00803)

    Authorizing a contract with the Regents of the University of Minnesota, in the amount of $243,600, for the period from August 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, for Bench-scale Ozone Testing Research.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Contract with Hagen, Christensen, & McIlwain Architects P.A., dba HCM Architects, for architectural and engineering design services (2025-00821)

    Authorizing a contract with HCM Architects, in an amount not-to-exceed $283,785 for Architectural and Engineering design services for the Minneapolis Farmers Market Sustainable Modernization Project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Contract amendment with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC for providing timekeeping and scheduling services software (2025-00801)

    Authorizing an increase to contract COM0008184 with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC., in the amount of $250,840 for a total amount not-to-exceed $4,898,770.94, to provide additional support for the cloud-based timekeeping and scheduling services software.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Contracts amendments with community-based development organizations for workforce development services (2025-00816)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0008559 with Emerge Communities LLC, in the amount of $800,000 for a total not to exceed $1,600,000, for workforce development services.

    2. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0008567 with American Indian OIC, in the amount of $400,000 for a total not to exceed $800,000, for workforce development services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. License agreement with Metropolitan Council for the Metropass Program. (2025-00796)

    Authorizing a five-year license agreement with Metropolitan Council, in the amount of $1,743,000, for the City of Minneapolis Voluntary Employees' Metropass Program beginning August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2030.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Bid for West 44th Signal and ADA Improvements (2025-00791)

    Accepting the low bid of Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc., submitted on Event 3419, in the amount of $1,888,882.10, to provide all materials and labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the E Line Highway Safety Improvement Program West 44th Signal and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements project.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. Contract amendments with multiple agencies for the 2025 Community Outreach and Safety Program (2025-00815)

    1. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007065 with Cedar Riverside Community Council, in the amount of $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,030,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for continued Community Outreach and Safety Program services.

    2. Authorizing an increase to contract COM0007066 with Northside Residents Redevelopment Council, in the amount of $200,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,200,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for continued Community Outreach and Safety Program services.

    3. Authorizing an increase to contract COM00007064, with The SEECCAA Group (Supporting & Empowering Equity & Community through Collaboration, Advocacy, and Access), in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $340,000, and an extension through December 31, 2025, for continued Community Outreach and Safety Program services.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  13. Contracts with Restoration Inc. for 2025 MinneapolUS Strategic Outreach Initiative services (2025-00797)

    1. Authorizing a contract with Restoration Inc., in the amount of $708,400, for a one (1) year term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two (2) additional years for 2025 MinneapolUS services for Zone #1.

    2. Authorizing a contract with Restoration Inc., in the amount of $708,400, for a one (1) year term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two (2) additional years for 2025 MinneapolUS services for Zone #2.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  14. Contracts with various vendors for the 2025-2028 Violence Prevention Services for Neighborhood Safety Department, in the amount not to exceed $3,100,000 in total (2025-00795)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  15. Contract amendment with Canopy Roots, LLC for Behavioral Crisis Response Program Services. (2025-00792)

    Authorizing an increase to contract COM0003838 with Canopy Roots, LLC, in the amount of $6,845,000 for a total amount not to exceed $26,095,000, and an extension through August 15, 2026, for Behavioral Crisis Response Program Services.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

Jul 29, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. Lucky Shots Pickleball Club, 3300 5TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Lucky Shots LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment license (2025-00804)
    Lucky Shots Pickleball Club, 3300 5TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Lucky Shots LLC, BLLiquor, LIC425549, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. La Dona, 241 FREMONT AVE N, Suite #B, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by La Dona, SBC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment, 2am license (2025-00805)
    La Dona, 241 FREMONT AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by La Dona, SBC, BLLiquor, LIC422736, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Variance Appeal: Faith Kumon with NTH, Inc., on behalf of Port of Minneapolis, LLC, 3701 and 3601 Washington Ave N (2025-00824)

    Granting an appeal submitted by Faith Kumon with NTH, Inc., on behalf of Port of Minneapolis, LLC, regarding the decision of the City Planning Commission (PLAN19711), and approving the variance to reduce the required amount of EV charging stations on the site from 14 to 0 located at 3701 and 3601 Washington Ave N.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Liquor license approvals for July 29, 2025 (2025-00798)
    1. The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by My Bar LLC, BLAmend, LIC425890
    2. The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by My Bar LLC, BLAmend, LIC425896
    3. The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by My Bar LLC, BLAmend, LIC425895
    4. noa, 77 7TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Infuse IDS LLC, BLFood, LIC425536
    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Liquor license renewals for July 29, 2025 (2025-00799)
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    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Gambling license approvals for July 29, 2025 (2025-00800)
    MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, 4563 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, BLGeneral, LIC426069
    Action Taken: Adopted
  7. Rezoning: 1600 West Lake LLC, 1600, 1608, and 1612 Lake St W (2025-00806)

    1. Approving an application submitted by 1600 West Lake, LLC to rezone (PLAN19339) the properties located at 1600, 1608, and 1612 Lake St W from the CM1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District to the CM3 Community Mixed Use District, to allow for an off-sale liquor store use.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  8. Rezoning: Wessam Sonbol, 2900 Clinton Ave (2025-00807)

    1. Approving an application submitted by Wessam Sonbol, to rezone (PLAN19470) the property located at 2900 Clinton Ave from the UN3 Urban Neighborhood District to the RM1 Residence Goods and Services District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District.

    2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  9. Ownership and Opportunity Fund (OOF) loan for Plymouth Academy Inc.: 911 Plymouth Ave N (2025-00809)

    Authorizing an Ownership and Opportunity Fund loan of $200,000 to Plymouth Academy, Inc or its assigns to assist in the acquisition of the property at 911 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  10. Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization lease assignment to LifeSource Donation Services: 2225 West River Road N (2025-00813)

    1. Authorizing consent to the assignment of the lease relating to the City's Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund, Series 2013-1 from Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization, Inc. (Operating as LifeSource) to LifeSource Donation Services.

    2. Authorizing consent to the release of Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization, Inc (Operating as LifeSource) from its obligations under the lease relating to the City's Limited Tax Supported Development Revenue Bonds, Common Bond Fund, Series 2013-1.

    3. Authorizing the Finance Officer to execute and deliver any documents or certificates necessary in connection with the assignment and release of the lease obligations. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  11. Temporary Construction Easement: 1005 West Broadway (2025-00825)

    1. Passage of Resolution approving the appropriation of funds, in the amount of $30,000, to the Community Planning & Economic Development department for demolition services at 1001 West Broadway.

    2. Passage of Resolution authorizing offer of compensation and acquisition of a temporary construction easement in conjunction with the demolition of 1001 West Broadway Ave and delegation of approving appraised value to the Director of Community Planning and Economic Development. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  12. HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) (2025-00827)

    1. Accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of $14,413, for support of special needs affordable housing development.

    2. Passage of Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to receive additional HOME-ARP funding, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.

    3. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of additional HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds to the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Climate & Infrastructure Committee

Jul 31, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. 26th Street East and Hiawatha Avenue (TH 55) Safety Improvement Project: Acquisition of permanent and temporary easements (2025-00832)

    Authorizing acquisition of permanent and temporary easements from the Little Earth Residents Association. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for 27th Ave NE Railroad Crossing Improvement (2025-00819)

    Authorizing an agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, in the amount of $192,000, for the purpose of upgrading the existing railroad crossing within the 27th Ave NE Street Reconstruction Project No. 10111. 

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival Block Event Permit: August 9-10, 2025 (2025-00820)

    Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for a block event permit submitted by Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District allowing Minneapolis Street Art Festival block event to be held August 9th and 10th, 2025, located on Nicollet Mall between 6th St S and 11th St S. and to operate outside the hours permitted.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Memorandum of Understanding with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for storage and use of emergency response containers (2025-00830)

    Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to store emergency response equipment on City property.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Light Operation Fee: 2026 assessments (2025-00829)

    Adopting a report designating the 2026 citywide street light operation fee assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation, and setting a public hearing for September 30, 2025, to consider the assessments.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  6. Non-Governmental Tax-Exempt Parcel Street Maintenance: 2026 assessments (2025-00828)

    Adopting a report designating the 2026 citywide street maintenance assessment against properties exempt from ad valorem taxation, and setting a public hearing for September 30, 2025, to consider the assessments.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Public Health & Safety Committee

Jul 30, 2025 - Committee Report
  1. Earned sick and safe time updates ordinance (2025-00688)

    Considering an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 40 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Workplace Regulations, aligning City and State law in regard to Sick and Safe Time, and updating its enforcement provision.

    Action Taken: Postponed to Council meeting of Aug 21, 2025
  2. Public Health Response Sustainability Grant for supporting a robust response to emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and response at the local level (2025-00823)

    1. Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, in the amount of $282,018, to support a robust response to emergencies through planning, training, exercises, and response at the local level, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

    2. Authorizing an agreement with the State of Minnesota to provide public health services.

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

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Public Health Advisory Committee appointments (2025-00758)
    Approving Austin Rondou for appointment to Seat 9 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027.
    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Memorandum of Understanding with the Augsburg University and Aurora Center to carry out a Department of Justice grant funded project (2025-00833)
    Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Augsburg University and the Aurora Center to carry out a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funded project for the prevention and intervention of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.
    Action Taken: Adopted

Notice of Ordinance Introductions

1. Cannabis event permitting ordinance (2025-00881)

Osman and Chowdhury give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 325 entitled “Cannabis Events” to establish a process to provide local approval for and to regulate and permit events held by state-licensed cannabis event organizers.

Action Taken: Notice given

Introduction & Referral Calendar

1. Downtown Business Improvement Special Service District renewal ordinance (2025 renewal) (2025-00834)

Pursuant to notice, Cashman moves to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 465 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks: Downtown Business Improvement Special Service District, for first reading and referral to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee, renewing the Downtown Business Improvement District (DID) for an additional five-year period.

Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to CI meeting of Aug 14, 2025

Resolutions

  1. 2025 Farmers Market Week honorary resolution (2025-00878)

    Passage of Resolution recognizing August 3-9, 2025, as Farmers Market Week in Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  2. Michelle Phillips honorary resolution (2025-00884)

    Passage of Resolution honoring Michelle Phillips for her service and dedication to the City of Minneapolis.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  3. Ecuadorian Independence Day honorary resolution (2025-00877)

    Passage of Resolution honoring and recognizing Ecuadorian Independence Day.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  4. Transgender Equity Summit honorary resolution (2025-00882)

    Passage of Resolution recognizing August 11, 2025, as the Tenth Annual Transgender Equity Summit.

    Action Taken: Adopted
  5. 2025 Black and POC LGBTQ+ Pride weekend honorary resolution (2025-00883)

    Passage of Resolution honoring Black and People of Color (POC) LGBTQ+ Pride weekend 2025.

    Action Taken: Adopted

Addendum

  1. Ethics revisions ordinance (2025-00885)

    Payne 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 15 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Ethics in Government, amending provisions related to City property and resources and use of official time.

    Action Taken: Notice given
  2. Structure demolition and wrecking ordinance (2025-00886)

    1. Chavez gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 89 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code: Other Requirements, adding and amending provisions related to requirements associated with the demolition and wrecking of structures.

    2. Chavez gives notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 23, Chapter 599 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Heritage Preservation: Heritage Preservation Regulations, adding and amending provisions related to requirements associated with the demolition and wrecking of structures.

    Action Taken: Notice given
  3. Rental licenses ordinance (2025-00887)

    Osman and Wonsley give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinanceamending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending provisions related to rental dwelling licenses.

    Action Taken: Notice given

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Adjournment



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