Budget Committee Report: Legislative Directive on City Contracts

Moved by Council Member Trakta [0:55:00]

The Budget Committee presented a single item for approval concerning a legislative directive on city contracts. No explicit discussion was recorded for this item.

Business, Housing and Zoning Committee Report: Various Licenses, Contracts, and Ordinances

Moved by Vice President Osman [0:58:00]

The committee presented 15 items, including liquor and gambling license approvals/renewals, contract amendments for the convention center, a down payment assistance program change, bonds for Minnehaha Care Center, a public art agreement, brownfield grants, a tax increment financing exemption, a seabed planning contract, and a fence regulation ordinance. All items were presented collectively for approval.

Climate and Infrastructure Committee Report: Infrastructure Projects and Energy Disclosure Ordinance

Moved by Council Member Stevenson [1:00:00]

Nine items were presented, covering resolutions for special service districts, gift acceptance, contract amendments for road reconstruction and intersection safety, pedestrian ramp installations, building automation updates, green stormwater infrastructure, manhole/catch basin repairs, and a legislative directive to repeal energy disclosure requirements for certain buildings. A public hearing for the repeal ordinance was set for September 24.

Committee of the Whole Report: Contract for Minneapolis Police Department Internal Affairs Support

Moved by Council Member Chughtai [1:01:00]

The Committee of the Whole presented one item: a contract with Grant Thornton Advisors to assist the Internal Affairs Department in addressing the backlog of Minneapolis Police Department cases. No specific discussion points were recorded for this item.

Labor Relations and Projects Committee Report: Workers' Compensation Settlement for Jason Anderson (Item 5 referred to Committee)

Moved by Council Member Stevenson [1:08:00] · Seconded by Council Member Chughtai [1:08:00]

The committee presented five items, including cybersecurity, employee engagement survey, and lab information system contracts, along with two legal settlements. Item 5, a workers' compensation settlement for Jason Anderson, was pulled for separate discussion. Council Members raised concerns about the officer's history of misconduct, questioning the city's process for such settlements and the lack of administrative presence to address these issues. The City Attorney clarified that on-the-job conduct is not relevant to workers' compensation claims and that the individual had been 'exonerated' for the specific charges related to the claim. The discussion highlighted the need for stronger state-level provisions regarding first responder misconduct in settlements.

Public Health, Safety and Equity Committee Report: Various Public Health and Safety Matters

Moved by Council Member Chavez [1:15:00]

Ten items were presented, including an ordinance for Neighborhood Revitalization Program elections, grants for animal care and first responder radios, an amendment to a cannabis prevention grant, firefighter training reimbursement, donations for conference attendance (law enforcement, police, and public health officials), appointments to the Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities, and a residency waiver for a Public Health Advisory Committee member.

Unfinished Business: Amended City Noise Ordinance (Chapter 389)

Moved by Council Member Chavez [1:23:00]

Following previous discussions, Council Member Chavez presented an amended version of the noise ordinance. The key changes allow for motion sensor alarm volume to be evaluated from inside a home with closed windows and doors, and clarify that alarms should not be triggered by activity on public sidewalks or streets. Council Member Vita expressed ongoing concerns about the impact on small lots in North Minneapolis and equity analysis, but stated she would support the amendment with a commitment to re-evaluate if problems arise.