May 22, 2025 Climate & Infrastructure Committee

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Honorary Resolution for 2025 Public Works Week

Consent Agenda items 3-22

Amendment to Minneapolis Street Lighting Plan Map (Pedestrian Street Lighting Corridors)

Grant application for 2025 MN Department of Transportation Metro Local Partnership Program

Pipeline License Agreement with BNSF

Large Block Event Permits (Edina Art Fair, Noons on Nicollet, Taste of Minnesota, Warehouse District Live)

Appointments to Uptown Special Service District, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Advisory Committees

Naming the 10th Avenue Bridge as the Kari Dziedzic Memorial Bridge

Analysis of vehicle noise regulations authority

Discussion on street lighting budget, copper wire theft, and funding equity

Votes (1)

Approval of Consent Agenda

CarriedN/A

Moved by Katie Cashman · Seconded by N/A

Notable Quotes (3)

Public Works is amazing. The City would not be able to function without y'all.

Brian Dodds
Public Works appreciationPublic Works Week celebration.

The one thing that would make them feel safer is lighting. It's deeper than just jumping the line.

Councilmember Chowdhury
Pedestrian safety/DinkytownDiscussion on student safety in Marcy Holmes.

I feel like [this project] has been -- has kind of jumped the line for other projects that are happening.

Councilmember Vetaw
Budget equityDebate on infrastructure prioritization.

People (9)

Katie CashmanChair

Leading the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting.

Alan KlugmanTraffic and Parking Services Division Director

Explaining the technical criteria for adding street segments to the lighting map.

Councilmember PalmisanoCouncilmember

Questioning budget impacts on maintenance for streetlights and parkways.

Councilmember ChavezCouncilmember

Supporting the Dinkytown lighting project for safety reasons.

Councilmember OsmanCouncilmember

Supporting lighting projects based on past successful experiences in his ward.

Places Mentioned

MinneapolisDinkytown NeighborhoodNicollet Mall10th Avenue BridgeMarcy Holmes NeighborhoodNorth Loop

Events & Meetings (5)

  • May 22, 2025: Regular Meeting of the Climate and Infrastructure Committee
  • May 18-24, 2025: National Public Works Week
  • June 5, 2025: Council meeting to finalize 10th Avenue Bridge renaming
  • June 6-8, 2025: Edina Art Fair
  • July 5-6, 2025: Taste of Minnesota

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

N/A

Resolution declaring May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week.

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Designating the 10th Avenue Bridge as the Kari Dziedzic Memorial Bridge.

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May 22, 2025 Climate & Infrastructure Committee - Minneapolis Recorder