July 24, 2025 Minneapolis City Council

Thursday, July 24, 2025

National Intern Day recognition

Urban Scholars program achievements

Black Business Week 2025 commemoration

35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Honorary resolution for Che Zong

Administration and Enterprise Oversight Committee report

Business, Housing and Zoning Committee report

Labor Peace Agreement for Upper Harbor site

Public policy on disability access and universal design

Votes (5)

Add resolution honoring the life of Che Zong

Passed10-0

Moved by Councilmember Vetaw · Seconded by Not explicitly stated (oral procedure)

Adopt agenda as amended

Passed10-0

Moved by Councilmember · Seconded by Councilmember

Accept minutes from July 10 meeting

Passed10-0

Moved by Councilmember · Seconded by Councilmember

Approve Administration and Enterprise Oversight Committee report

Passed13-0

Moved by Councilmember Wonsley · Seconded by N/A

Approve Business Housing and Zoning Committee report (minus item 6)

Passed13-0

Moved by Councilmember Osman · Seconded by N/A

Notable Quotes (3)

This program is incredible. Completely changed my life and allowed me to build a resume like no other.

Jason Chavez
Urban Scholars ProgramDiscussing his history as an Urban Scholar.

Research has shown that 40% of internships are unpaid. And studies have also shown that students that participate in an internship program often get higher starting salaries and better jobs.

Odom
Urban Scholars ProgramExplaining the economic benefits of paid internships.

We understand that many of you may not know what it's like to live with a disability, and we do, and we can marry those and provide a hand holding and assistance to help make sure that we have the best and most inclusive policies.

Ken Rogers
ADA 35th AnniversaryOffering guidance to the Council on accessibility policy.

People (7)

Elliott PaynePresident

Presiding over the Minneapolis City Council meeting.

Lisa MonerUrban Scholar

Intern working with the Office of the Mayor.

Guthrie BuyerCommunity Specialist

Community Specialist with Community for Disabilities.

Karen MowDirector

Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations, Title II ADA Coordinator.

Places Mentioned

38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square)415 60th Street West4428 Edmund Boulevard2933 and 2937 5th Avenue SouthPublic Service Building, MinneapolisUpper Harbor Site

Events & Meetings (3)

  • July 24, 2025: Minneapolis City Council Regular Meeting
  • July 24-31, 2025: Black Business Week
  • July 30, 2025: Disability Pride Month Event at Public Service Building

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

Resolution 1

Recognizing National Intern Day and the Urban Scholars Program.

Resolution 2

Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Resolution 3

Celebrating Black Business Week 2025 (July 24-31).

Resolution 4

Honorary resolution for the life of Che Zong.

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July 24, 2025 Minneapolis City Council - Minneapolis Recorder