The Minneapolis Climate and Infrastructure Committee approved special assessments for a street resurfacing project and amended noise ordinances for a new performing arts center during its June 26 meeting.

The committee, chaired by Emily Koski in Chair Cashman's absence, approved $902,348.95 in special assessments for the Fulton Residential Street Resurfacing Project. The project covers streets bounded by France Avenue South to Xerxes Avenue South and 54th Street West, affecting roads constructed in 1969 with a pavement condition index of 36.

Two residents spoke against the assessments during the public hearing. Rhonda Grobe objected to paying additional fees after nearly 40 years of property taxes, arguing street maintenance should be covered by existing revenue. Attorney Douglas Hellway challenged the assessments' legality, citing a Minnesota Supreme Court case, First Baptist Church v. City of St. Paul, which ruled against special assessments for street resurfacing.

The committee also approved noise ordinance amendments for the Upper Harbor Community Performing Arts Center, a 10,000-capacity amphitheater. The changes allow amplified sound for 54 commercial events annually, with sound levels up to 98 decibels measured at 134 feet from the source. Events must occur between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Public Works Engineer Ryan Goselben noted that staff would meet with residents after the meeting to discuss assessment questions and support programs. The Port of Minneapolis LLC, a partnership between 1st Avenue Productions and the Minnesota Orchestra Association, will operate the performing arts center.