Minneapolis City Council — Transcript
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Consent Agenda & Committee Actions
Minneapolis Police Department's Summer Safety Strategy
Neighborhood Safety Department's Summer Programs
Minneapolis Fire Department's Summer Preparedness
Emergency Communications, Management, and Public Information
Votes (2)
Consent Agenda (Items 1-10)
Dissent: None
Moved by Chair Chavez [0:07:07] · Seconded by Unknown [0:07:07]
The committee considered a range of administrative and policy items including contract amendments for greenhouse gas reduction, a federal grant for drug trafficking programs, gift acceptances, a legislative directive on drones, and two public hearings (one postponed). Item 10, an internal review of the shooting of David McAtee, was referred to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
Overview of Summer Safety Plan
Dissent: None
Moved by Chair Chavez [1:17:30] · Seconded by Unknown [1:17:30]
A comprehensive multi-department presentation covered strategies for crime reduction, community engagement, emergency preparedness, and public information for the summer. Key topics included MPD's new enforcement teams (FAST, VICAT), response time improvements, Neighborhood Safety's expanded ambassador and violence interrupter programs, Fire Department's seasonal readiness, 911 call volume management, Emergency Management's severe weather warnings, and the city's communications campaigns. Significant discussion centered on the funding and deployment of Community Safety Ambassadors and the effectiveness of new police initiatives.
Notable Quotes (3)
Chair, Council member, um thank you. There is there is some variety in what is happening. Um there's some kids that we think are coming from uh outside of the city that are involved in this. Um a lot of this is driven, we believe, uh with social media.
We do not currently have violence interruptors in George Floyd Square. As you know, there's another community group that feels that they have really strong relationships in that area and that they didn't need additional support of city contracted violence interruptors.
The thing that stresses me out most is when I start seeing social media videos of people in some part of the city just wandering around the street as the sirens are going off. You must take shelter.
Ordinances & Resolutions (28)
Authorizing amendments to contracts with vendors to support greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts.
Accepting federal grant funds for participation in a drug trafficking program.
Approving a directive to research the use of drones by first responders.
Consideration of an ordinance regarding law enforcement officers concealing their identity.
Consideration of an amendment to a contract for a gunshot detection system.
Authorizing a contract for restorative justice program services.
Authorizing an increase and extension of a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County.
A report detailing an internal review of a shooting incident, referred for further discussion.
City-wide coordinated effort across OCS and other departments focusing on prevention, response, and communication during the summer.
A program engaging youth to educate them about laws and police work, fostering engagement with officers.
A reframed program, previously Citizens Academy, to engage and educate adults about the police department and city ordinances.
An event where police leadership and officers engage with community members in neighborhood settings.
A revived community event involving Minneapolis Police Department, Transit Police, and Hennepin County Sheriff's Department.
An event promoting bicycle safety and skills for children, providing demonstrations and free helmets.
A revived program focused on engaging youth in activities, field trips, and educational support to keep them involved in positive endeavors.
A program providing vouchers for headlight or taillight repairs, instead of issuing tickets for minor equipment violations.
A dedicated team targeting non-fatal shootings, involving multiple outside agencies to increase clearance rates.
A team dedicated to tracking fugitives and wanted violent offenders, supported by outside agencies.
A juvenile unit that engages with families and young people known to be active in crime, providing referrals.
Officers assigned to reduce wait times for arresting officers transferring prisoners at the county jail, improving response times and proactivity.
A late-night safety plan where non-patrol sworn staff work shifts in high-activity areas to increase police presence without incurring overtime costs.
A pilot initiative to increase the timeliness and consistency of communication from the city to contractors when shootings occur.
A guide geared specifically for MECC and 911 staff, distributed in May to prepare for increased summer call volumes.
Household family-level preparedness courses available through community education partnerships to prepare for severe weather.
System set up to automatically push National Weather Service alerts for immediate watch and warnings.
Alerts recommended for signing up to monitor air quality.
A campaign in June highlighting safe gun storage, education, and community resources.
A collaborative news conference with city, county, and state partners to promote responsible celebration and reduce violence during Independence Day.