Minneapolis City Council — Transcript
Monday, March 2, 2026
Temporary restructure of city council committees
Consent agenda adoption
Gift acceptance: National Academy of Sciences (for public works)
Health department grant amendment ($100k to $300k)
Staff directive: Community safety training needs analysis
Melt Ice event permit
Legal settlements
Collective bargaining agreements
Ethics complaints closing
Liquor and gambling license renewals
Brownfield grant acceptance
Rental licenses ordinance directive
Data security and surveillance audit request
Violence interrupter and GBI/YGBI contract extensions
Neighborhood safety budget and fiscal analysis
Areas of Interest (5)
- City Council operates under temporary consolidated 'super committee' structure until mid-April.
- Concerns raised over lack of transparency and equity in violence prevention contract funding.
- Council members debate the use of public safety aid versus general fund for social programs.
- Controversy regarding the exclusion of community groups like Restoration Inc. and A Mother's Love from contract extensions.
- Data security concerns drive new audit request for city surveillance technology.
Votes (2)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Adopt consent agenda
Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified
Notable Quotes (2)
We know that they are engaging in mass surveillance of immigrants, observers, and entire neighborhoods.
I would love to take full credit for the reduction in violence and crime... but it also is contributed to the work of the police department.
People (6)
Orin ChowryChairLeading the super committee of the whole, managing meeting flow and agenda.
1 quote
Leading the super committee of the whole, managing meeting flow and agenda.
“I plan to take up and dispose of the consent agenda. This will allow us to release any staff who may be waiting nearby.”
Explaining meeting process to committee members.
Amanda HarringtonDirectorAnswering questions regarding contract amendments for violence prevention services.
1 quote
Answering questions regarding contract amendments for violence prevention services.
“The $232,000 is the one-year funding that they have for this year.”
Clarifying contract funding amounts for Council Member Warren.
Council Member WarrenCouncil MemberQuestioning contract increases and funding distribution for safety programs.
Questioning contract increases and funding distribution for safety programs.
Council Member PalmasanoCouncil MemberRequested analysis on community safety training and raised fiscal questions.
Requested analysis on community safety training and raised fiscal questions.
Council Member ChavezCouncil MemberSponsoring data security audit resolution and supporting violence prevention funding.
Sponsoring data security audit resolution and supporting violence prevention funding.
Council Member RainvilleCouncil MemberRequesting to pull multiple items for discussion.
Requesting to pull multiple items for discussion.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Thursday, March 5th, 9:30 a.m. (Full City Council)
- Monday, April 13th (Return to regular committee structure)
- February 19th (Previous council meeting reference)
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Health department grant amendment from $100,000/1-year to $300,000/3-year.
Resolution requesting audit of city data security and surveillance tech.
Resolution expressing comments related to I-94.