Minneapolis City Council — Transcript
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Autonomous Vehicle Regulations Veto Override
Los Andes Latin Bistro License Settlement Agreement
HERC Incinerator Waste Disposal Contract and Zero-Waste Initiatives
Minneapolis Public Schools Closure Plan
City Council Subpoena Authority
Health Department Master Contracts and Fiscal Oversight
Mariah Samuels Domestic Violence After Action Review
Mobile Crisis Response Services Contract (Community Bridges)
Votes (15)
Recognition of October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Vetaw [0:00:21] · Seconded by Implied, followed by discussion and applause
Council Member Vetaw presented an honorary resolution. Speakers shared personal stories of survival and loss, highlighting the importance of early detection, screening programs like MDH SAGE, and addressing disparities in care, particularly for communities of color. The role of caregivers and community support was also emphasized.
Reconsideration of Mayor's Veto of Autonomous Vehicle Regulations (Order Number 02-6034)
Dissent: Council Member Rainville, Council Member Vetaw, Council Member Palmisano, Council Member Shaffer, Council Member Whiting voted 'No' on the override motion.
Moved by President Payne [0:16:34] · Seconded by Implied, standard procedure for veto reconsideration
The City Clerk explained the procedure for overriding a mayoral veto, which requires a two-thirds vote (at least nine affirmative votes). Following the vote, Council Member Wonsley announced her intent to reintroduce a new ordinance to regulate autonomous vehicles, emphasizing the need for accountability of 'Big Tech' companies, protection for pedestrians and cyclists, reduction of car dependency, and safeguarding jobs for working-class and immigrant families.
Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee Report (Consent Items)
Dissent: None
Moved by Vice President Osman [0:23:44] · Seconded by Implied (standard committee report adoption)
Vice President Osman presented 12 items, but item 10 was pulled for a separate vote and discussion. The remaining 11 items, including multiple liquor and gambling licenses, gift acceptances, contract authorizations for projects like the Metro Blue Line Extension, and approval of TIF district decertifications, were voted on as a block.
Denial of Settlement Agreement for Los Andes Latin Bistro License (Item 10)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Chughtai [0:24:49] · Seconded by Council Member Chowdhury [0:25:01]
Council Member Chughtai moved to deny the settlement agreement, citing two felony criminal convictions of sexual assault at the business and other licensing violations. She emphasized the Council's responsibility for employee and public safety, arguing the settlement was insufficient. Council Members Chowdhury and Chavez echoed these concerns, linking the issue to the safety of women, especially Latina women, and advocating for an Administrative Law Judge's full report. The City Attorney clarified that denial would lead to a contested case hearing, with the business potentially continuing operation during the process.
Climate and Infrastructure Committee Report (Consent Items)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Wonsley [0:34:10] · Seconded by Implied (standard committee report adoption)
Council Member Wonsley presented 12 items, with item 12 pulled for separate discussion. The remaining 11 items covered various infrastructure assessments (street lighting, street maintenance), cancellation of incorrect charges, acceptance of low bids for several projects (crushing rubble, plumbing, pipe lining, pump station fuel), and contract authorizations for recycling and utility line replacements. These items were approved as a block.
Contract Amendment with Hennepin County for Waste Disposal Services at HERC (Item 12)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Wonsley [0:39:55] · Seconded by Implied (standard committee report adoption)
Council Member Wonsley discussed the one-year contract amendment, linking it to the City's resolution to close the HERC incinerator by December 31, 2027, and the entire facility by 2028. She emphasized the need for zero-waste initiatives and expressed concern about the Mayor's proposed budget cuts to zero-waste funding for 2027, urging the Council to restore these funds to meet the closure commitment. She highlighted the cost of restoration as comparable to three days of MPD overtime.
Committee of the Whole Report (Gift Acceptance for MPD)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Chowdhury [0:44:28] · Seconded by Implied (standard committee report adoption)
Council Member Chowdhury, after addressing a misidentification, presented three items from the Committee of the Whole. Item three, regarding a gift acceptance from the Minneapolis Police Department to attend police chief conferences, was moved for approval separately and passed without discussion.
Withdrawal of Minneapolis Public Schools Closure Plan Resolution (Item 1)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Vetaw [0:45:51] · Seconded by Council Member Chowdhury [0:46:42]
Council Member Vetaw moved to withdraw the resolution, thanking the Minneapolis School Board and Superintendent for committing not to close any schools for the 2027-28 school year. Council Member Chowdhury praised this outcome as a victory for community schools and families, especially Black, Brown, and Indigenous working families, highlighting schools' role beyond education. Council Member Whiting emphasized the continued need to support public schools, particularly the Minneapolis Public Schools.
Staff Direction: City Council Subpoena Authority (Item 2)
Dissent: Council Member Rainville, Council Member Vetaw, Council Member Shaffer voted 'No'.
Moved by President Payne [0:50:23] · Seconded by Council Member Palmisano [0:50:33]
President Payne explained that this request for a legal opinion on subpoena authority stems from the Mayor's guidance restricting staff time before Council, viewing it as a governance and transparency issue. Council Member Chavez supported the motion to mitigate risk, citing findings from the City Auditor's independent reports regarding surveillance technology contracts, data ownership, and lack of comprehensive lists for data sharing with federal law enforcement, indicating a need for more oversight.
Enterprise and Labor Relations Committee Report
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Palmisano [0:56:40] · Seconded by Implied (standard committee report adoption)
Council Member Palmisano presented nine items from the Enterprise and Labor Relations Committee, including labor agreements, contract amendments for consulting and program services, investment custody, data management, a legal settlement, and architectural/engineering design for the Minneapolis Democracy Center project. All items were moved for approval as a single block without further discussion.
Public Health, Safety, and Equity Committee Report (Consent Items)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Chavez [0:58:39] · Seconded by Implied (standard committee report adoption)
Council Member Chavez presented 26 items from the Public Health, Safety, and Equity Committee. Items 2-10 and 21-25 were pulled for separate discussion and votes. The remaining items, including contracts for mobile device forensics, various health department contracts, grants for firefighter training, police surplus property, and a legislative directive, were approved as a block. Council Member Rainville briefly thanked the Fire Department for applying for a $3 million grant (Item 15).
Health Department Master Contract Amendments (Items 2-10)
Dissent: None on the final approval motion. Motions to delay failed with significant dissent.
Moved by Council Member Chavez [1:22:04] · Seconded by Council Member Shaffer [1:22:15]
Council Member Shaffer raised concerns about bundling 80 different master contracts totaling over $15 million, questioning the transparency and fiscal oversight given impending budget issues. She requested a presentation to the Committee of the Whole and information on funding sources (grant vs. general fund). Other Council Members, including Stevenson and Chavez, argued that the items were thoroughly discussed in committee and delaying them could disrupt critical services. Commissioner Richie clarified that these are 'amounts up to' and not currently tied to specific funding strings, though historical funding data could be provided. Motions to delay to Committee of the Whole and to the next Council cycle both failed.
Independent After Action Review of Mariah Samuels Domestic Violence Case (Item 21)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Chavez [1:24:49] · Seconded by Council Member Chowdhury [1:25:01]
Council Member Chavez introduced the resolution, noting Mariah Samuels' tragic death after repeated attempts to seek help from MPD. She emphasized community concerns about the police response to domestic violence and the need for an independent review to identify systemic failures and improve victim protection. Council Member Chowdhury underscored the significance during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, thanking Samuels' sister for advocacy and highlighting the potential for this review to learn from unique circumstances and prevent future tragedies.
Denial of Contract for Mobile Crisis Response Services (Community Bridges) (Item 22)
Dissent: Significant debate occurred with strong opinions for and against denial from multiple Council Members.
Moved by Council Member Chavez [1:27:00] · Seconded by Implied (as stated in committee)
President Payne opened discussion on the motion to deny the contract, noting committee debate centered on continuity of services, bringing operations in-house, and potential harm from expanding the program's scope beyond mental health crisis. Deputy Commissioner Jeffreys provided historical context, explaining the shift to MCR was driven by compliance with agreements like the MDHR settlement and a need for expanded scope and robust data collection. Deputy City Attorney Abelson highlighted legal complexities regarding data privacy (Minnesota Health Records Act vs. Government Data Practices Act) hindering in-house operations. Council Member Wonsley strongly opposed the contract, arguing the administration's proposed changes constitute 'mission creep' that threatens a successful specialized program, duplicating existing city services, and advocating for an in-house model. Council Members debated the potential for service gaps, the vendor's experience, and the feasibility of extending the current contract or bringing services in-house.
Legislative Directives and Audit Requests (Police Management & Overtime) (Items 23, 24, 25)
Dissent: No action recorded in transcript
Moved by Council Member Chavez [0:58:39] (to pull) · Seconded by Implied
These items were pulled from the Public Health, Safety, and Equity Committee report for discussion and separate votes, but the provided transcript concludes before any debate or action on them.
Notable Quotes (29)
AND TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER 2026 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS. WHERE BREAST CANCER IS A LIFE-THREATENING DISEASE CHARACTERIZED BY THE FORMATION OF MALIGNANT CELLS IN BREAST TISSUE AND CAN AFFECT PEOPLEF A GENDERS;
IT'S IMPORTANT TO GET SCREENED NOD MATTER WHAT AND HA THE BASELINE DETECTION EARLY ON. THAT'S WHAT HELPED DIAGNOSE MY BREAST CANCE AND I ALSO WANT TOKING A KNOWLEDGE THAT MOST WOMEN AND MEN WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER WORK FULL-TIME WHI. AND SO BEING AWARE OF THAT AND BEING COGNIZANT OF THAT IS ALSO REALLY IMPORTANT.
I WANT TO ADD THAT BECAUSE I WAS DIAGNOSED UNDER THE AGE OF 40, IT'S ALSO IMPORTANT FOR WOMEN WHO ARE NOT A THE AGE WHERE YOU CAN ACTUALLY GET REGULAR MAMMOGRAMS TO BE DOING YOUR CHECKS. AND TO BE GOING TO THE DOCTOR, IF YOU NOTICE ANYTHING WEIRD. THAT'S THE ONLY REASON I FOUND MY CANCER.
IF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE CIT COUNCIL VOTES IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, ON THAT MOTION, THEN THE MAYOR'S VETO IS OVERRIDDEN AND THE ORIGINAL ACT IS THEN PASSED. THAT MEANS AN OVERDE REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST NINE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES. OTHERWISE, THE MAYOR VETO IS SUSTAINED. AND THE PRIOR ACT IS DEFEATED.
WE'RE REOPENING THE CHAPTER SO WE CAN CONTINUEHE EFFORTS TO FIGHT TO HOLD BIG TECH ACCOUNTABLE AND PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES FROM THE ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL DANGERS OF AUTONOMOUS ROW BOW TAXIS IT WILL INVOLVE WORKING CLOSELY WITH CITY STAFF, STATE LEGISLATORS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS ON A POLICY THAT PR, SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BIKE, REDUCE DEPENDENCE O ALL TYPES OF CARS, PROHIBITING SURVEILLANCE BY BIG TECH COMPANIES AND MAKING SURE THAT BIG TECH IS PAYING THEIR FAIR SURE IF THEY WANT TOO BUSINESS IN OUR CITY.
NOW WHILE THE MAYOR'S VETO DOES REPRESENT A HUGE WIN FOR GOOGLE, ELON MUSK, OR JEFF BEZOS, WE DO STILL HAVE THOUSANDS OF WORKING-CLASS FAMILIES WHO ARE GOING TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS IN THE COMING WEEKS AND MONTHS ABOUTHAT THEY WILL DO OR HOW THEY'LL MAKE ENDS MEET, IF A BREADWINNER LOSES THEIR INCOME TO A DRIVERLESS TAXI.
THE TWO FELONY CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT RELATED TO THIS LICENSE ARE G DISGRACEFUL AND THIS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY HAPPENED AT THE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT ALONG WITH OTHER LICENSING VIOLATIONS MEANS THAT THE COUNCIL HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSIGHT TO THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TO THE BROADER PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY. I DO NOT FEEL THIS SETTLEMENT IS SUFFICIENT IN ADDRESSING THE HARM CAUSED BY VIOLATIONS OF THEIR LICENSE.
THIS WAS AN ACT SO REPUGNANT THAT IT HAS SENT SHOCK WAVES THROUGH ENTIRE COMMUNITIES. AND PULLS INTO QUESTION ABOUT THE SAFETY OF NOT ONLY ALL WOMEN BUT ESPECIALLY LATINA WOMEN. AND I BELIEVE THAT THIS BODY DESERVES TO HAVE THE FULL BENEFIT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE REPORT, FINDINGS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS PRIOR TO MAKING A FINAL LICENSING DECISION IN THIS CASE.
IF THE BODY DECIDES TO DISAPPROVE OF THE SETTLEMENT, THEN THERE IS NO SETTLEMENT AND THERE WILL BE A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE COURT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARIN BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE. THAT ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE WILL THEN MAKE FINDINGS OF FACT, AND THROUGH AN EVI EVIDENT AREA HEARING AND IN WRITING MAKE FINDINGS AND A RECOMMENDATION OPEN THE ULTIMATE LICENSING ACTION THAT YOU WILL THEN, AS A COUNCIL, VOTE FOR.
THE CITY ADOPTED A ROLUTION STATING ITS SUPPORT FOR A FULL AND PERMANENT CLOSURE OF THE HERC INCINERATOR NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2027. AND THE CLOSURE OF THE ENTIRE FACILITY BY 23.
I WAS SURPRISED, THOUGH, WITH THE COMMITMENT ARTICULATED PUBLICLY, UMM, THAT WE DID SEE THE MAYOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2027, CUTS BE MADE OR PROPOSED FOR ZERO-WASTE FUNDING. THIS IS, AGAI A BIT PUZZLING SINCE THE MAYOR'S ADMINISTRATION ALSO AWARE WE'RE ON A TIGHT TIMELINE, IF WE INTEND TO HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS AS ARTICULATED IN THAT RESOLUTION.
NOW, THE CT TO RESTORE THE FUNDING NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT, ORGANIZE COMMERCIAL STE COLLECTION AND OTHER ZERO-WASTE INITIATIVES, LIKE WASTE REDUCTION, COMMUNITY ANTS, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS ROUGHLY EQUAL TO ABOUT THREE DAYS OF MPD OVERTIME. NOW, THE RESOURCES ARE THERE IF THE POLITICAL WILL IS ERE TO FUND THEM.
I, FIRST, WANT TO MAKE A MOTION TO WITHDRAW ITEM ONE FROM THE AGENDA. I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE MINAPOLIS SCHOOL BOARD AND SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, SUPERINTENDENT FOR THEIR WORK ON COMING UP WITH A NEW STRATEGY MOVING FORWARD WITH MPS. I'M SURE, COLLEAGUES, YOU SAW THE MEETING THIS WEEK WHERE THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SCHOOL DISTRI COMMITTED TO NOT CLOSING ANY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2027-28 SCHOOL YEARS, I BELIEVE IT IS.
THAT CLOSURES, ALL AT ONCE, AND EVEN THE QUESTION, IN MY VW OF, CLOSURE IN THE FUTURE CAN LEAD TO DEEP INSTABILITY. LEAD TO UNENROLLMENT. ULTIMATELY, THE HUMAN IMPACT IS THE NEEDS OF ALL THE FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY THE BLACK, BROWN, INDIGENOUS WORKING FAMILIES IN OUR CITY WHO REALLY RELY ON SCHOOLS FOR MORE THAN BEYOND EDUCATION. BUT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, HEALTH CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE, CHILD CARE, FOOD, ALL OF THESE THINGS THAT OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR A LEGAL OPINION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO EXPLORE OUR ABILITY AS A CITY OF THE FIRST CLASS TO PURSUE SUBPOENA AUTHORITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION. THE BACKGROUND ON THIS, IS THAT THE MAYOR ISSUED GUIDANCE RESTRICTING STAFF TIME IN FRONT OF COUNCIL. WE SEE THIS AS A SIMPLE GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY QUESTION.
WHEN I READ THE AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENT REPORTS, AND, AGAIN, I'M GOING TO READ IT FOR THE PUBLIC. AT LEAST WHEN IT COMES TO THE 2026 SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY REVIEW. THAT'S WHAT I'M LOOKING AT WHEN I'M VOTING FOR THIS. WHEN WE'RE NOT GETTING -- WHEN THERE'S INFORMATION NOT BNG PROVIDED TO THE AUDITOR.
I WANT TO THANK THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR APPLYING FOR THE GRANT. THIS IS OVER $3 MILLION. AND I APPRECIATE THAT EXTRA EFFORT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
I WAS NOTICING THERE'S 80 DIFFERENT CONTRACTS TOTALING OVER $15 MILLION OF INCREASES TO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES FROM THE YEARS '26 -- THIS YEAR. WE HAVE SIGNIFICANT FISCAL ISSUES WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH AT THE END OF THIS YEAR, AS WELL AS '27 AND '28. SO I'M JUST WONDERING WHY THIS WAS PUT ON A CONSENT AGENDA AND WHY THESE WERE ALL LUMPED TOGETHER FOR ONE VOTE.
WE IN OUR COMMITTEE, THIS WAS NOT ON CONSENT. IN FACT, IT WAS A LOT OF DISCUSSION ABOUT HOW THIS WAS ON DISCUSSION. SO WE WENT THROUGH AND SOME STAFF DIDN'T EVEN LIKE HOW THOROUGHLY WE WENT THROUGH THIS. AND SO WE WENT THROUGH. WE ASKED A LOT OF QUESTIONS. WE, YOU KNOW, SOME MIGHT SAY WE PUT THEM THROUGH THE RINGER WHEN IT CAME TO ASKINGUESTIONS ABOUT ALL THESE CONTRACTS. WE HAVE DISCUSSED THIS. WEAVE LOOKED AT THE MERITS. LOOKED AT THE NUMBERS. THESE ARE GOOD CONTRACTS.
THESE CONTRACTS ARE MASTER CONTRACTS. AND SO IF THERE ARE FUND -- IF WE HAVE CONTRACTS WE HAVE DONE THROUGH FUND AVAILABITY IT NOTICE, UMM, AND WE DON'T HAVE THIS FOR YEAR TWO, THEN, YES. THERE WOULD BE SERVICE DISRUPTIONS.
AS I MENTIONED, THESE ARE AMOUNTS UP TO. SO THEY DON'T HAVE A FUNDING STRING ATTACHED TO THEM. THEY'RE NOT GENERAL FUND. TH'RE NOT GRANT FUND. THEY'RE NOT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW. WE HAVE NOT ISSUED THAT FUN AVAILABILITY NOTICE THAT THEN PUTS THE FUNDING INTO THAT. AND THEN WE WOULD DO THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. UNDER THE F.A.N.
PRIOR TO HER DEATH, SHE MADE REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO SEEK HELP AND PROTECTION FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE COMMUNITY RAISED VARIOUS CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RESPONS REGARDING HER REPORTS OF ABUSE AND ITS HANDLING REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES. AND WHETHER EXISTING PROTOCOLS, RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS, AND RISK ASSESSMENT PRACTICES ADEQUATELY PROTECT VICTIMS WHO SEEK HELP FROM THE DEPARTMENT.
IN THE CASE OF MARIAH SAMUELS, ASKED FOR HELP, SUPPORT, REPEATEDLY AND THE WARNING SIGNS WERE THERE. AND THE SYSTEMS THAT WE HAVE IN PLACE WHOLLY FAILED HER. AND HER FAMILY. AND I WANT TO THANK HER SISTE SIMONE, FOR HER FEARLESS ADVOCACY.
THE BASIS OF THIS DENIAL IS THAT MANY OF US ON THIS BODY WANT TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS A CONTINUITY OF SERVICES COME JANUARY 1. THAT WAS MY FIRST PRIORITY. I KNOW OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BODY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS OPERATION BROUGHT IN-HOUSE AND TO HAVE A DEEPE UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO DO THAT.
WE IDENTIFIED THERE WERE THE EXPANSION OF SCOPE WAS GOING TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WERE EXPERIENCING THESE CRISES. WE ALSO RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WAS A NEED FOR MORE ROBUST DATA COLLECTION, AND BETTER COORDINATION WITH O PARTNERS AND AMONG THE OVERALL CRISIS RESPONSE SYSTEM.
WHEN THE CITY TRIES TO DO NEW AND CRTIVE THINGS, SOMIMES THE LAW IS NOT THERE YET. AND THAT'S REALLY THE ISSUE HERE. IT'S THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA HEALTH RECORDS ACT, ICH SAYS VERY TIGHT CONTROLS ON HEALTH RECORDS. THE MINNESOTA GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT, AND THE OPERATIONAL MODEL OF BCR. THE DESIRE TO PROVIDE THESE WRAP AROUND SERVICES.
WHAT WE HAVE IN FRONT OF US IS A FREY ADMINISTRATION, ESSENTIALLY PROPOSING A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE TO BCR INCLUDING A WIDE VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING RESPONDING TO UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS. AND QUOTE, UNQUOTE, FROM THE RFP LANGUAGE, QUALITY OF LIFE CRISIS. THESE SERVICES,LY NAME. I SAID IT IN COMMITTEE ARE DUPLICATIVE WITH OTHER CITY SERVICES LIKE THE HOMELESS RESPONSE TEAM, A A NEWLY-TRANSIS I TRANSITIONED PROGRAM THAT IS CHARGEDDED WITH DOING LIVABILITY RESPONSES AS ARTICULATED AS A NEED FOR THE NEW SCOPE FOR BCR.
RIGHT NOW, FROM THE WAY I'VE SEEN IN THE CONVERSATIONS I'VE HAD, WE HAVE ZERO CAPACITY. ZERO CAPACITY TO BRING THIS IN-HOUSE. NONE. IF CRISIS RESPONSE IS A CORE SERVICE THAT WE BELIEVE IT IS, WHICH I THINK IT IS. WE HAVE SEEN BCR DO A FANTASTIC JOB. AND, I'M SORRY, BY BCR, I MEAN CANOPY ROOTS DO A FANTASTIC JOB IN THIS CITY AS IT RELATES TO MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, PEOPLE IN CRISIS, THE WORK THEY DO.
THIS PROGRAM IS THE UNARMED -- THIS PROGRAM IS THE UNARMED PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE THAT WE ALL, A BY WE ALL, I MEAN THE COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR, OFT HIGHLIGHT AS A MAJOR SUCCESS FOR MINNEAPOLIS. AND TO CREATE A DISRUPTION IN THIS SERVICE THAT OUR RESIDENTS RELY ON IS UNACCEPTABLE. I ALSO DON'T BELIEVE THAT WE CAN ON ONE HAND PRAISE THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE IN CRISIS RESPONSE AND THEN PROPOSE DRASTICALLY CHANGING THAT MODEL WITHOUT APPROPRIATE ENGAGEMENT.
Ordinances & Resolutions (11)
An honorary resolution recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Minneapolis.
A new code chapter to regulate autonomous vehicles for commercial purposes, which was vetoed by the Mayor.
City Charter section providing for reconsideration of vetoed acts.
Council rule governing reconsideration of vetoed acts.
Proposed new chapter related to Licenses and Business Regulations for autonomous vehicles for commercial purposes.
Settlement agreement for business license operating conditions, related to felony sexual assault convictions at the establishment.
Request for Proposal process for Mobile Crisis Response services, leading to the proposed contract with Community Bridges.
Settlement agreement that guides city compliance, mentioned in the context of Mobile Crisis Response program development.
Legal agreement requiring the city to implement certain reforms, including a mobile crisis response.
Reports highlighting risks and lack of oversight regarding city contracts for camera services and data sharing agreements.
Report guiding public safety decisions, mentioned in the context of Mobile Crisis Response development.