April 14, 2025 Budget Committee

Monday, April 14, 2025

Votes (2)

Approval of Assistant Director of Labor Relations position

CarriesUnspecified

Moved by Aisha Chughtai · Seconded by Unspecified

Forward 2024-2025 rollover request without recommendation

Pending additional detail reportsUnspecified

Moved by Council President Payne · Seconded by Unspecified

I'll remind my colleagues, we'll be using speaker management today.
— Aisha Chughtai

Meeting ProceduresOpening remarks.

90 plus percent of our employees are unionized, and we want to make sure that there is a cohesion and proper communication.
— Director Odom

HR RestructuringExplaining the need for shifting the compensation team under Labor Relations.

It feels as if we were given mixed information during the budget session around what resources were actually available.
— Councilmember Wonsley

Budget TransparencyQuestioning budget transparency regarding recruitment funding.

Aisha ChughtaiChair of the Budget Committee

Leading the Budget Committee meeting and presiding over discussion items.

Brenda MillerClassification and Compensation Manager

Presenting the new Assistant Director of Labor Relations position.

Director OdomHuman Resources Director

Explaining the restructuring of the HR department to include compensation under labor relations.

George HardgroveComptroller

Explaining the 2024-2025 budget rollover process.

Jane DiscenzaBudget Director

Clarifying Public Safety Aid appropriations.

Deb KruegerDirector of HR Operations

Addressing recruitment campaign media buy spending.

MinneapolisTarget Center

Section 201010

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances criteria for appointed positions.

Section 4.13.10

Policy criteria regarding budget rollovers for city departments.