May 22, 2025 Climate & Infrastructure Committee
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of Consent Agenda
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.
The one thing that would make them feel safer is lighting. It's deeper than just jumping the line.
I feel like [this project] has been -- has kind of jumped the line for other projects that are happening.
People (9)
Katie CashmanChairLeading the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting.
Leading the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting.
Brian DoddsN/ARecognized for contributions to the Public Works department.
1 quote
Recognized for contributions to the Public Works department.
“Public Works is amazing. The City would not be able to function without y'all.”
Expressing appreciation for Public Works staff.
SextonDirectorAddressing budget impacts regarding pedestrian street lighting projects.
1 quote
Addressing budget impacts regarding pedestrian street lighting projects.
“The $500,000 amendment does come from that budgeted amount [of $2 million/year].”
Clarifying the source of funding for lighting projects.
Alan KlugmanTraffic and Parking Services Division DirectorExplaining the technical criteria for adding street segments to the lighting map.
Explaining the technical criteria for adding street segments to the lighting map.
Councilmember VetawCouncilmemberRaising concerns about budget equity and prioritized projects.
1 quote
Raising concerns about budget equity and prioritized projects.
“I feel like has been -- has kind of jumped the line for other projects that are happening.”
Criticizing the prioritization of Dinkythe perceived prioritization of the Dinkytown lighting project.
Councilmember PalmisanoCouncilmemberQuestioning budget impacts on maintenance for streetlights and parkways.
Questioning budget impacts on maintenance for streetlights and parkways.
Councilmember ChowdhuryCouncilmemberAdvocating for student safety and the Dinkytown lighting project.
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Advocating for student safety and the Dinkytown lighting project.
“The one thing that would make them feel safer is lighting. It's deeper than just jumping the line.”
Emphasizing safety for students in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood.
Councilmember ChavezCouncilmemberSupporting the Dinkytown lighting project for safety reasons.
Supporting the Dinkytown lighting project for safety reasons.
Councilmember OsmanCouncilmemberSupporting lighting projects based on past successful experiences in his ward.
Supporting lighting projects based on past successful experiences in his ward.
Places Mentioned
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)
Resolution declaring May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week.
Designating the 10th Avenue Bridge as the Kari Dziedzic Memorial Bridge.