Minneapolis City Council — Transcript
Monday, August 3, 2026
Authorization and Appointment of Assistant City Clerk
Legal Settlement for Workers' Compensation Claim
Consent Agenda Items (LA 2028 Olympics, Police Contract, CAD Amendment)
Votes (4)
Consent Agenda Items 1-3
Dissent: None
Moved by Jameson Whiting/Vice Chair Whiting [00:00] · Seconded by Implicit [00:00]
Items 1, 2, and 3 were approved as part of the consent agenda without any specific discussion after item 4 was pulled for a separate vote.
Approving a legal settlement for a workers compensation claim of Heather Bytholl (Item 4)
Dissent: Council Member Shabazz [00:00]
Moved by Jameson Whiting/Vice Chair Whiting [00:00] · Seconded by Unknown [00:00]
This item was pulled from the consent agenda by Council Member Shabazz for a separate vote. No further discussion on the merits or specifics of the settlement was recorded prior to the vote.
Authorization to create another Assistant City Clerk position (Item 5)
Dissent: None
Moved by Jameson Whiting/Vice Chair Whiting [00:00] · Seconded by Unknown [00:00]
City Clerk Casey Joe Carl presented the proposal to create a third Assistant City Clerk position to lead the legislative support division, explaining it would restore the office's structure to having three specialized assistant clerks responsible for functions assigned by law or charter. This reorganization involves eliminating the Legislative Editor and Manager of Legislative Support positions. Council members expressed support for the vision of enhanced expertise, leadership, and accountability within the Clerk's office.
Appointment of Mr. Kendaller (Ken Dayler) as Assistant City Clerk Director of Legislative Support (Item 6)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Chavez [00:00] · Seconded by Unknown [00:00]
City Clerk Carl introduced Ken Dayler, praising his dedication to maintaining accurate and accessible legislative records, his meticulous work ethic, and his role as a mentor. Mr. Dayler spoke about the 'invisible' but crucial nature of clerk work, highlighting his team's commitment to the integrity of records even through challenging times. Council members universally expressed strong support and appreciation for Mr. Dayler's expertise, accessibility, attention to detail, and leadership, affirming the indispensable role of the Clerk's office in city operations.
Notable Quotes (7)
Five is authorization to create another assistant city clerk and appointed position within the office of city clerk which would restore having three assistant city clerks as we've had in the past... To do that, we are proposing to eliminate two existing positions within the legislative support division...
Um having an assistant city clerk who's qualified to lead each of those divisions, has expertise in that subject matter, and can help lead and develop a team of those similarly subject matter experts is important... I also think in terms of keeping the confirmation of council, so there's a direct line from council through me to those assistant clerks is important to provide continuity in the office...
No, that's really helpful. And it, you know, I like the vision of, you know, having a a expertise and focus. And I think also one thing that you didn't really mention, but I think is adjacent is really the ideal idea of accountability as well.
Kendaller has been a steady and positive presence in the clerk's office for many years... He cares about the ultimate product, which is a legislative record that is accurate, legally defensible, complete, and accessible. He's a mentor to our new clerks...
Every single day the public, the media, elected officials, city residents, um, rely on the integrity of our records. We've all seen how a rushed amendment or a misspelled word can derail the legislative process unexpectedly. My team's debates over document titles, formatting, whether an edit is is substantive or clerical, um, all of these things are uh, make our work accessible today and for years into the future.
Thank you so much, Ken, for your years of commitment. You really are such a smart person. I mean, just like incredibly knowledgeable of so many things. I know that my office relies on you heavily for what's right... And so, you need people who are leading that have that experience and you display that every single day.
When you look out across the city of Minneapolis at the bottom of that the foundation of that is the clerk's office. It is the thing that the responsibility of this city is held upon it and and I am seeing how you have been a vision of excellence in the city...
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
Authorizing Minneapolis as a host city for the 2028 Olympic Games flame and torch relay.
Related to the LA 2028 Summer Olympics hosting.
For the Police Department Training Annex Building build-out project.
Correction reducing contracted amount for Hennepin Healthcare Systems by approximately $63,500.
Approving settlement for a workers compensation claim.
Authorization to create an appointed Assistant City Clerk position within the Office of City Clerk.
Existing position proposed for elimination to create the new Assistant City Clerk role.
Existing position proposed for elimination to create the new Assistant City Clerk role.
Recreated position previously held by Jackie Hanson, now filled by Ken Dayler.