City Council December 11, 2025   12/11/2025

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll Call.

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda.

    • 4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.

  • Reports of Standing Committees

  • Reports of Special Committees

    • 1. Payroll updates ordinance

      • Passed 11-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Civil Service Commission appointment

      • Approving Anthony Kelly for appointment to Seat 1 beginning March 1, 2025, and ending February 28, 2028.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Anthony Kelly to the Civil Service Commission for a three-year term.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Received and Filed

    • 3. Gift acceptance from Communities First Infrastructure Alliance for travel and lodging expenses

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Gift acceptance from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) of registration, transportation, lodging, and appropriate meals and incidentals

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Bid for Hawthorne Avenue Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Bid for 16th Avenue South Sewer Improvement Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Bid for Jerry Haaf Parking Ramp Roof Replacement project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Bid for the Fridley and Columbia Heights water plant landscape restoration projects

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for loan portfolio management and loan development services

      • Authorizing a contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $295,000, for a period of five (5) years starting January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, to provide loan portfolio management and servicing services of externally serviced sub-portfolio of City Development loans.

        • Passed 11-0-0 Approved

      • Amending Council Action 2025A-0784, passed November 6, 2025, to correct the contract with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC total amount not to exceed from $295,000 to $475,000.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract with FVB Energy Inc. for a Minneapolis Thermal Potential Study

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract amendment with Verint Americas, Inc. for the 311 Lagan system

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract with Amy Moser Consulting LLC for training and technical assistance for the Blueprint Approved Institute

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Contract with Primacy Strategy Group, LLC for legislative representation services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Contract amendments with Fredrikson Government Relations, LLC and Momentum Advocacy for legislative representation services

      • Receiving and filing the conflicts review report by the Ethics Officer for Fredrikson Government Relations, LLC.

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009345 with Fredrikson Government Relations, LLC, in the amount of $66,000 for a total amount not to exceed $132,000, and an extension through December 31, 2026, for legislative representation services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Receiving and filing the conflicts review report by the Ethics Officer for Momentum Advocacy, LLP.

      • Authorizing an increase to contract COM0009658 with Momentum Advocacy, LLP, in the amount of $54,000 for a total amount not to exceed $108,000, and an extension through December 31, 2026, for legislative representation services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Contract with Harrison Neighborhood Association for anti-displacement services to Harrison Neighborhood residents

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Contract with Impact Mailing of Minnesota, Inc. for Utility Billing Mailing Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Contract with Solution Guidance Corporation for project management software

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 18. Contract with Clay Consulting LLC for Occupational Health Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 19. Contract with Tasks Unlimited, Inc. to administer the City's Low Barrier Employment Program

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 20. Contract amendment with IPT LLC to complete parking permit platform migration

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 21. Contract amendment with Ti-Zack Concrete LLC for upgrades of Shingle Creek West Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) pedestrian ramps

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 22. Contract amendment with Restoration & Construction Services LLC for the Hilton Ramp Waterproofing Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 23. Contract amendment with M and B Services LLC for Lead Service Line Replacement project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 24. Contract amendment with Morcon Construction, Inc. for Hawthorne Office Buildout Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 25. Contract amendment with J.L. Theis, Inc. for the biochar production facility phase 1 project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 26. Contract amendment with Safety Signs LLC for rental of traffic control devices

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 27. Contract amendment with The Standard for life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and FMLA administration services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 28. Contract amendment with Premier Electrical Corporation for Electrical Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 29. Contract amendment with Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Restoration Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 30. Contract amendment with Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota offering free immigration legal services to City residents

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 31. Contract amendment with Collins Brothers Towing of St Cloud, Inc. for Heavy Duty Towing Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 32. Contract amendment with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for cloud-based patrol car evidence capture and digital evidence management system

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 33. Contract amendment with Shaw Lundquist Associates, Inc. for the City Hall Restack Phase 3 project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 34. Contract amendment with various entities to provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and related mobile equipment support services

      • Authorizing an increase to the revenue contract C-44292 with Hennepin HealthCare Systems, Inc., in the amount of $482,766 for a total amount not to exceed $1,249,686.15, and a three-year extension through December 31, 2028, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to the revenue contract C-44294 with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, in the amount of $138,630 for a total amount not to exceed $457,917.86, and a three-year extension through December 31, 2028, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an increase to the revenue contract C-44309 with University of Minnesota, in the amount of $194,424 for a total amount not to exceed $457,917.86, and a three-year extension through December 31, 2028, for use of the City’s Computer-Aided Dispatch system for 911 support and IT related support services.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 35. Contract amendment with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for engineering and design services on the Logan Park Industrial Reconstruction project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 36. Contract amendments with various organizations for Partnership Engagement Fund projects

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0007198 with Seeds Worth Sowing, in partnership with the Whittier Alliance, for a one-year period, through December 31, 2025, to create a community space for people with disabilities.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an extension of contract COM0007197 with The ANIKA Foundation, in partnership with the Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization (WCNO), for a one-year period, through December 31, 2025, to create youth employment and entrepreneurship programming.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 37. Contract amendment with Keystone Compensation Group LLC, for classification and compensation consulting services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 38. Contract amendment with Metropolitan Emergency Services Board

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 39. Collective bargaining agreement: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70, AFL-CIO

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 40. Memorandum of Understanding with Greater Twin Cities United Way 211

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 41. Legal settlement: Natalia Padgett v. City of Minneapolis and Mitchell Erickson

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 42. Legal Settlement: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. City of Minneapolis

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 43. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of William Palmer

      • Passed 4-1-0 Approved
      • Passed 10-3-0 Approved

    • 44. Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging appointments

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 45. Designation of polling locations for 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 46. Contract with The Link for Human Trafficking Advocacy, Training, and Survivor Support Services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 47. Contract with Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. for a 311 – Citizens Request Management (CRM) system

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 48. Master contracts with various eligible agencies for the Minneapolis Health Department for 2026-2028

      • Passed 4-0-1 Approved
      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 49. Bid for Nicollet Ave Bridge over Minnehaha Creek Rehabilitation Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Reports of Standing Committees

  • Reports of Special Committees

    • 1. Curioso Coffee Bar, 3001 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Curioso LLC for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, Limited Entertainment license

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Lumi Restaurant and Bar, 921 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Tollso LLC, Upgrade to General Entertainment and Amending Business Plan

      • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

    • 3. Interim use permit: Spencer Agnew, on behalf of Hennepin County, 219 4th St S

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Modifications of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for 59 TIF Districts

      • Passage of Resolution approving modifications to the Tax Increment Financing Plan (TIF) plans for 28 TIF districts affected by 2021 Special Legislation, which increases the maximum amount of tax increment revenue that can be spent over the life of each TIF district on transfers and qualifying affordable housing that is located anywhere in the City.

        • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving modifications to the Tax Increment Financing Plan (TIF) plans for 31 general TIF districts, which increases the maximum amount of tax increment revenue that can be spent over the life of each TIF district on qualifying affordable housing that is located anywhere in the City.

        • Passed 12-1-0 Approved

    • 5. City Planning Commission Appointments

      • Setting a public hearing for December 2, 2025, to consider the following appointments to the City Planning Commission: Tom Wagner, Seat 2, Ward 13; Kellie Jones, Seat 7, Ward 6; and David Sheppard, Seat 4, Ward 12.

      • Approving Tom Wagner for appointment to Seat 2 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving David Sheppard for appointment to Seat 4 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving Kellie Jones for appointment to Seat 7 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Property Assessment for Clean Energy (PACE) financing for X WH REDF2-TSE Two22 Propco, LLC: 222 9th St S

      • Setting a public hearing for December 2, 2025, to consider approving a special assessment for energy efficient equipment and improvements to X WH REDF2 TSE TWO 22 PROPCO, LLC located at 222 9th St S.

      • Passage of Resolution adopting the assessment, levying the assessment, and adopting the assessment roll for PACE energy financing in the amount not to exceed $12,500,000 for energy efficient equipment and improvements to X WH REDF2-TSE Two22 Propco, LLC located at 222 9th St S.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an amendment to a Joint Powers Agreement with the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul for a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Amending the Land Sale: Sideyard Program Properties resolution

      • Setting a public hearing for December 2, 2025, to consider an amendment to the Land Sale: Sideyard Program Properties Resolution to add 1900 Penn Ave N and 2756 Queen Ave N.

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Land Sale: Sideyard Program Properties Resolution to add 1900 Penn Ave N and 2756 Queen Ave N.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Structure demolition and wrecking ordinance

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 89 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code: Other Requirements, adding and amending provisions related to requirements associated with the demolition and wrecking of structures.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Considering an ordinance amending Title 23, Chapter 599 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Heritage Preservation: Heritage Preservation Regulations, adding and amending provisions related to requirements associated with the demolition and wrecking of structures.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Returned to author
        • Passed 13-0-0 Returned to author

    • 9. Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, and Administrative Height Increase Appeal: Thomas DeVincke, 4109 and 4113 Sheridan Ave S

      • Denying an appeal, subject to conditions, submitted by Thomas DeVincke regarding the decision of the City Planning Commission (PLAN20252) to approve the following land use applications for a new four-story residential building with 13 dwelling units at 4109 and 4113 Sheridan Ave S: Conditional Use Permit to increase the maximum height in the SH Shoreland Overlay District Site Plan Review for a new four-story building

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Denying an appeal submitted by Thomas DeVincke regarding the determination of the Zoning Administrator (PLAN20252) to approve an Administrative Height Increase to increase the maximum building height from three stories, 42 feet to four stories, 52 feet, 7 inches for the new residential building at 4109 and 4113 Sheridan Ave S.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Liquor license approvals for December 2, 2025

      • Union Liquor Store, 3219 PENN AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by JPOC Inc, BLAmend, LIC426112

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Petite Leon, 3800 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Petite Leon LLC, BLAmend, LIC428101

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, BLAmend, LIC428425

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Ono Hawaiian Plates North Loop, 337 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Musubi Corp, BLLiquor, LIC427943

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Target Field, 353 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Minnesota Sports Service, BLAmend, LIC418301

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Celio, 130 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 2nd St Holdings Inc, BLLiquor, LIC428090

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Liquor license renewals for December 2, 2025

      • Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis - University Area, 511 HURON BLVD SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by MCR Fund II Property Management LLC, BLLiquor, LIC395950

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Los Iconos, 2937 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by IC Enterprises LLC, BLLiquor, LIC395036

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Breakfast Club, 1300 LAGOON AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by TBC MPLS LLC, BLLiquor, LIC410175

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • D'Amico Catering at the Walker Art Center, 1750 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by D'Amico Catering LLC, BLLiquor, LIC395761

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Elk's Lounge, 1614 PLYMOUTH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Ames Lodge #106, BLLiquor, LIC80410

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Hilton Garden Inn, 1101 4TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by First Global LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78299

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Sonora Grill, 3300 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Sonora Grill Longfellow LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77675

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Creekside, 4820 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by LLC, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC396516

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Gambling license approvals for December 2, 2025

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. Reduced Inclusionary Zoning requirements for the Silva on the River housing project

      • Approving an extension of the building permit issuance deadline to February 28, 2026, for the Silva on the River housing project, located at 1516 Marshall St NE, to meet the conditions of their reduced Inclusionary Zoning requirements.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving a reduction in the Inclusionary Zoning requirements to zero on-site units for the Silva on the River market-rate housing project, located at 1516 Marshall St NE, per the Revenue Loss Offset Assistance Policy provided the commercial building permit for the project is issued within six months of Council approval of this request.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 14. Great Streets Facade Program - Funding Awards

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 15. Federal Transit Administration grant for the Blue Line Extension

      • Accepting a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in the amount of $700,000, to support station area planning for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project, including housing and economic development strategies that promote accessibility and business opportunities near future transit stations.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the grant, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning and Economic Development Department.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 16. Program Year 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding Recommendations

      • Authorizing one or more Joint Powers Agreements with Hennepin County for the administration of 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds and general funds with a term of up to five years.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving up to $874,000 of 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for eligible costs.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving up to $150,000 in City General Funds to act as the local match for ESG Street Outreach.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 17. Ownership and Opportunity Fund and Great Streets Gap Financing loans to Martisoor Hospitality Group LLC: 3030 Nicollet Ave

      • Authorizing an Opportunity and Ownership Fund (OOF) loan of $700,000 to Martisoor Hospitality Group LLC or its assigns to assist in the acquisition and development of the commercial property at 3030 Nicollet Ave, Units 4 & 5.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a Great Streets Gap Financing loan of $200,000 to Martisoor Hospitality Group LLC or its assigns to assist in the acquisition and development of the commercial property at 3030 Nicollet Ave, Units 4 & 5.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 18. Stable Homes Stable Schools Program 2025 Budget appropriation and contract amendment with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

      • Passage of Resolution authorizing the re-appropriation of $830,500 from the 2025 City Budget from the Stable Homes Stable Schools Expansion Pilot Program to the Stable Homes Stable Schools Program.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing amended and restated Stable Homes Stable Schools contract with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to increase the not-to-exceed budget by $3,030,500 and clarify eligible costs (including administrative expenses).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 19. Street vacation: East Lake 43 LLC, 4301 Lake St E

      • Approving an application submitted by East Lake 43 LLC to vacate (Vac-1799) That part of the 14 feet wide public alley dedicated on the plat of C.T. & R.R. EARENFIGHT’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying west of the southerly extension of the east line of Lot 1 of said plat.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution vacating the designated portion of the public alley within C.T & R.R. Earenfight's Addition to the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Vac-1799).

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 20. Settlement of City loan to TLC Precision Wafer Technology, Inc.: 1415 W River Road

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 21. Grant agreement with Certus Financial LLC for rehabilitation at Heritage Park

      • Authorizing a grant agreement with Certus Financial LLC, or affiliated entity, as receiver for the benefit of creditors for Basset Creek Partners, L.P., Sumner Field Phase II, L.P., Sumner Field Partners, L.P., and Heritage Park Partners, L.P., in the amount of $500,000, for rehabilitation at Heritage Park and disbursement and necessary related agreements.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing a waiver of the 30-year affordability requirement of the Unified Housing Policy.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 22. Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Housing appointment

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 23. Temporary construction easement at Upper Harbor

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 24. Minimum height flexibility zoning ordinance

      • Passed 11-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 10-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 25. Great Streets Gap loan to Newby 314 Property Holdings LLC: 2223 49th Ave N

      • Authorizing a Great Streets Gap Financing loan of $750,000 to Newby 314 Property Holdings LLC or its assigns to assist in the acquisition of the commercial property at 2223 49th Ave N.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Approving a waiver from the Great Streets Gap Financing Guidelines.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Reports of Standing Committees

  • Reports of Special Committees

  • Reports of Standing Committees

  • Reports of Special Committees

  • Reports of Standing Committees

  • Reports of Special Committees

  • Resolutions

  • Unfinished Business

  • Addendum

  • Announcements

  • Adjournment