[Meeting recording](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvdokAGbs_U) # Marked Agenda A post-meeting synopsis of actions taken or decisions made on all matters. ## Minneapolis City Council Agenda City Council of the City Council and Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee Minneapolis, Minnesota Regular Meeting August 27, 2026 - 9:30 am Room 380, City Hall 350 S. 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415 Members Present: Council Members Elliott Payne (President), Jamal Osman (Vice-President), Aisha Chughtai (Majority Leader), Robin Wonsley (Minority Leader), Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Pearll Warren, Elizabeth Shaffer, Soren Stevenson, Jason Chavez, Jamison Whiting, Aurin Chowdhury, and Linea Palmisano (Majority vote of all members, 7; 2/3 vote of all members, 9; quorum 7) Clerk: Ken Dahler, (612) 673-2216 Meeting Video ### Call to Order - Roll call - Adoption of the agenda Action Taken: Adopted - Acceptance of minutes [Regular Meeting of August 13, 2026](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/CommitteeReport/4940/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20August%2013%202026.pdf) Action Taken: Accepted - Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper committees Action Taken: Referred ### Reports of Standing Committees ### Reports of Special Committees #### Business, Housing & Zoning Committee [Aug 18, 2026 - Committee Report](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/CommitteeReport/4936/BHZ_08182026_Committee_Report.pdf) - Dress code posting requirement ordinance [(2026-00806)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00806) Passage of Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 360 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer: In General, requiring any licensed premises that requires a dress code for entry to post said dress code. Action Taken: Adopted - Liquor license approvals for August 18, 2026 [(2026-00946)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00946) Dexter's/ The Side Door at Dexter’s/Daq Daq/Rose Sushi/Lucia’s, 3717 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by DLJ Group LLC, BLAmend, LIC431331 Action Taken: Adopted - Liquor license renewals for August 18, 2026 [(2026-00945)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00945) - Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337786 - Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337787 - Darling, 3311 25TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Darling LLC, BLLiquor, LIC415800 - Nico's Tacos, 2516 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Jans Enterprises Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76220 Action Taken: Adopted - Gambling license renewals for August 18. 2026 [(2026-00944)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00944) - Aliveness Project, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by The Aliveness Project Inc, BLGeneral, LIC417576 - Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 1319 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403007 - Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 1029 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403008 - Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 1828 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403009 - Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 729 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403010 - Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 400 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC426671 - Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 310 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC426690 Action Taken: Adopted - Liquor license renewals for July 21, 2026 [(2026-00813)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00813) Approving a liquor license renewal for Reign, 2901 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by UPTOWN HOSPITALITY, INC, BLLiquor, LIC80252 Action Taken: Adopted ### Reports of Standing Committees ### Reports of Special Committees #### Climate & Infrastructure Committee [Aug 20, 2026 - Committee Report](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/CommitteeReport/4943/CI_08202026_Committee_Report.pdf) - Minnesota Department of Transportation Central Avenue (TH 65) Improvements [(2026-00788)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00788) Passage of Resolution approving Municipal Consent for MnDOT’s Central Avenue (TH 65) Improvements and designating the project location and improvements proposed on Central Avenue between south of 2nd Street Southeast and 37th Avenue Northeast. Action Taken: Adopted as amended - Northside Greenway Phase 2: Project designation and concept layout [(2026-00959)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00959) - Passage of Resolution designating the project location and improvements proposed for the Northside Greenway Phase 2, from 26th Avenue North to 4th Avenue North. - Authorizing acquisition of temporary construction easements to facilitate the construction of the Northside Greenway Phase 2 project. Action Taken: Adopted - Gift acceptance from the US Department of Transportation [(2026-00955)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00955) Passage of Resolution accepting donation from the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for two Public Works staff members to attend the USDOT Automated Vehicle Peer Exchange in San Francisco, CA, September 9-11, 2026. Action Taken: Adopted - Grand Ave Bridge over the Midtown Greenway: Acquisition of temporary construction easements [(2026-00961)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00961) Authorizing acquisition of temporary construction easements to facilitate the construction of the Grand Ave Bridge over the Midtown Greenway. Action Taken: Adopted - Nicollet Avenue Public Restroom Funding [(2026-00964)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00964) Passage of Resolution returning the $700,000 Nicollet Avenue Public Restroom funding from the general fund back to the value capture fund. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract amendment with Advanced Masonry Restoration for the Washburn Water Tower Rehabilitation Project [(2026-00941)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00941) Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009758 with Advanced Masonry Restoration, in the amount of $205,688 for a total amount not to exceed $1,286,217, and an extension through October 30, 2026, to provide sufficient time for contract closeout and issuance of final payment. Action Taken: Adopted - Bid for Cedar Lake Trail 48-inch watermain construction project [(2026-00952)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00952) Accepting the low bid from Carl Bolander & Sons, Co., submitted on Event 3999, in the amount of $759,788, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to perform the Cedar Lake Trail 48-inch Watermain Construction project, and authorizing a contract, all in accordance with City specifications. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract amendment for pond landcare vegetation management [(2026-00953)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00953) Authorizing an increase to Contract COM0008146 with Native Resource Preservation, LLC., the amount of $85,000 for a total amount not to exceed $427,000, for additional work necessary for the Pond Landcare Vegetation Management project, all in accordance with City specifications. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract amendment with M and B Services LLC for Lead Service Line Replacements Year 3 [(2026-00954)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00954) Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0011042 with M and B Services LLC, in the amount of $286,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,036,000, for the Lead Service Line Replacement Year 3 project, Event 2 of 2, Blue Package. Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0011042 with M and B Services LLC, in the amount of $286,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,036,000, for the Lead Service Line Replacement Year 3 project, Event 2 of 2, Blue Package. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract amendment with Kraemer North America LLC for construction of the Nicollet Ave Bridge over Minnehaha Creek rehabilitation project [(2026-00956)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00956) Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0010820 with Kraemer North America LLC, in the amount of $1,270,175 for a total amount not to exceed $27,558,475.50, for additional work on the Nicollet Ave Bridge over Minnehaha Creek Rehabilitation Project, all in accordance with City specifications. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract with MJV Services LLC. for Photographing graffiti on private property and abatement of graffiti from sensitive surfaces, elevated locations and other locations and services [(2026-00950)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00950) Accepting the low bid of MJV Services, LLC, submitted on Event No 4180, in the amount of $245,000 annually, to furnish and deliver all labor, materials, and incidentals necessary for photographing and removal of graffiti on private property, and authorizing a three (3) year contract with the option to extend for two (2) additional 12-month periods, all in accordance with City specifications. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract amendment with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for North Transfer Station Revitalization Project [(2026-00951)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00951) Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009923 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $10,434 for a total amount not to exceed $421,444, for additional design work to complete the North Transfer Station Revitalization Project, all in accordance with City specifications. Action Taken: Adopted - 2026-2030 Minneapolis Vision Zero Action Plan [(2026-00931)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00931) Passage of Resolution adopting the policy goals and priorities in the 2026-2030 Minneapolis Vision Zero Action Plan to guide the City’s comprehensive approach to traffic safety. Action Taken: Adopted - University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety Welcome Back Event Permit: September 9, 2026 [(2026-00983)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00983) Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the commercial block event permit application submitted by the University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety to enable the Welcome Back Event to close roads and operate outside the hours permitted on September 9, 2026.  Action Taken: Adopted ### Reports of Standing Committees ### Reports of Special Committees #### Committee of the Whole [Aug 25, 2026 - Committee Report](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/CommitteeReport/4949/COW_08252026_Committee_Report.pdf) - Annunciation Remembrance Day honorary resolution [(2026-00970)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00970) Passage of Resolution honoring the victims, survivors, families, and community of Annunciation and commemorating one year of hope and healing. Action Taken: Adopted - Delegated authority for non-disclosure agreements [(2026-00971)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00971) Passage of Resolution rescinding departmental delegated authority to make and execute confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement form contracts on potential developments. Action Taken: Adopted ### Reports of Standing Committees ### Reports of Special Committees #### Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee [Aug 17, 2026 - Committee Report](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/CommitteeReport/4933/ELR_08172026_Committee_Report.pdf) - 2026 Quarterly Donations Report [(2026-00779)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00779) Passage of Resolution accepting the 2nd Quarter 2026 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000. Action Taken: Adopted - Gift acceptance from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing [(2026-00966)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00966) Passage of Resolution accepting donation from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (MN NIGP) for Stephine Holloway, Procurement Buyer, to attend the 2026 NIGP Annual Forum, in Columbus, OH, from August 22-26, 2026. Action Taken: Adopted - Legal Settlement: Star Tribune Media Company v. City of Minneapolis [(2026-00958)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00958) Approving the settlement of the claims of the Star Tribune Media Company in Star Tribune Media Company, LLC v. City of Minneapolis, et al., Case No. 27-cv-25-22362 (Henn. Cnty.), filed on December 23, 2025, by payment of $23,000 to claimant's counsel, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. Action Taken: Adopted - Legal Settlement: Star Tribune Media Company v. City of Minneapolis [(2026-00957)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00957) Approving the settlement of the claims of the Star Tribune Media Company in Star Tribune Media Company, LLC v. City of Minneapolis, et al., Case No. 27-cv-26-1506 (Henn. Cnty.), filed on January 29, 2026, by payment of $8,500 to claimant's counsel, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. Action Taken: Adopted ### Reports of Standing Committees ### Reports of Special Committees #### Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee [Aug 19, 2026 - Committee Report](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/CommitteeReport/4937/PHSE_08192026_Committee_Report.pdf) - Noise regulations ordinances [(2026-00809)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00809) - Passage of Ordinance amending Title 15 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses—Miscellaneous, amending provisions related to noise regulations to remove irrelevant content, organize the structure in a more logical format, clarify language, add a clause regulating the sounding of motion-sensor devices on private property, and to amend a clerical error referencing Chapter 389 that should be referring to an earlier subsection in Chapter 399: - Chapter 389 Noise - Chapter 399 Control of Invasive Species Tree Pests - Passage of Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 45 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Environmental Program Fees, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers. - Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers. - Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 259 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: In General, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers. - Passage of Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 360 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer: In General, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers. Action Taken: Continued to meeting of Sep 17, 2026 - Pet ownership restrictions ordinance [(2026-00871)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00871) Passage of Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 66 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Animal Care and Control: Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Animals, removing conditions and restrictions on pet ownership solely due to a prior conviction for certain felonies. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract amendment with Professional Recovery Organization Network, LLC dba PRO Network for firefighter mental health services [(2026-00947)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00947) Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009220 with Professional Recovery Organization Network, LLC dba PRO Network, in the amount of $24,868 for a total amount not to exceed $236,068, and an extension through October 31, 2026, for firefighter mental health services. Action Taken: Adopted - Contract amendment with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for software licenses for body-worn cameras for the Police Department [(2026-00965)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00965) Authorizing an increase to contract C-40520 with Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $1,471,643.05 for a total amount not to exceed $18,336,884.72, for additional software licenses, body-worn cameras, digital video storage, tasers, and related equipment. Action Taken: Adopted - Grant application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Healthy Homes Production Grant [(2026-00948)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00948) Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount up to $4,000,000 over a forty-two (42) month period of performance, to create safer housing by providing comprehensive services of inspections, evaluation, and remediation to income qualified owner occupied and rental properties, in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants. Action Taken: Adopted - Grant from Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department for Health Mentor Model Project at School Based Clinics [(2023-00710)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2023-00710) - Amending Council Action 2023A-0535, related to a grant from the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, by correcting the amount accepted to reflect a total of $2,565,000 and include Wellstone High School to provide the Health Mentor Model. - Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of the funds to the Health Department. Action Taken: Adopted ### Notice of Ordinance Introductions - Residential dwelling (1-3 units) regulation updates ordinances [(2026-01012)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-01012) - Chowdhury and Osman give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, updating development standards for dwellings with one to three units: - Chapter 535 Overlay Districts - Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts - Chapter 545 Use Regulations - Chapter 550 Development Standards - Chapter 565 Definitions - Chowdhury and Osman give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 22, Chapter 598 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, updating subdivision standards for dwellings with one to three units in conjunction with related changes to the Zoning Code. Action Taken: Notice given - Commercial leases ordinance [(2026-01015)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-01015) Payne and Chavez give notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 259 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: In General, requiring certain commercial leases to be in writing. Action Taken: Notice given ### Introduction & Referral Calendar - Capital Long Range Improvement Committee reform ordinance [(2026-00167)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00167) Motion by Palmisano to amend the prior introduction of the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 35 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Capital Long Range Improvement Program Process, given at the regular meeting on February 19, 2026, by updating the description to read "amending Chapter 35 to dissolve and re-create the capital long range improvement committee consistent with appointed boards and commissions reform"; and to refer the amended introduction to the Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee. Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to ELR meeting of Sep 8, 2026 - Commercial and multifamily energy disclosure repeal ordinance [(2026-00968)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00968) Pursuant to notice, motion by Stevenson to introduce an ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 47 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Energy and Air Pollution, for first reading and referral to the Climate & Infrastructure Committee, repealing Section 47.190 entitled “Commercial and multifamily residential building rating and disclosure.” Action Taken: Introduced, given its first reading, and referred to CI meeting of Sep 10, 2026 ### Resolutions - The Dozens honorary resolution [(2026-01000)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-01000) Passage of Resolution honoring “The Dozens” and North Minneapolis’ food-focused future. Action Taken: Adopted - 2026 Welcoming Week honorary resolution [(2026-01014)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-01014) Passage of Resolution recognizing Welcoming Week 2026. Action Taken: Adopted ### Announcements ### Adjournment Next City Council meeting: Sep 17, 2026 Watch the meeting with closed captions on Comcast channel 14 or 799, or the . [Learn how to participate in a meeting](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/meetings/participate-in-a-meeting/). [Submit written comments about agenda items](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/meetings/public-comment/). ### Legal notice This is a public meeting. It may be recorded and photographed. Recordings of public meetings are posted online for public access. If you attend this meeting, your image may be visible in meeting video or photographs. If you participate in this meeting, the information you provide is public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. 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