OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 26, 2026 ------------ (Published April 4, 2026, in Finance and Commerce) ------------ CALL TO ORDERCouncil President Payne called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, a quorum being present. Present - Council Members Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Pearll Warren, Jamal Osman, Elizabeth Shaffer, Soren Stevenson, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Jamison Whiting, Aurin Chowdhury, Linea Palmisano. Osman moved to adopt the agenda, including an amendment to add under the Order of Resolutions a resolution amending the City Council's appointments to Meet Minneapolis. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted, as amended. Osman moved to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 2026. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Osman moved to refer the petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. The following official acts were signed by Mayor Jacob Frey on April 2, 2026. Minnesota Statutes, Section 331A.01, Subd 10, allows for summary publication of ordinances and resolutions in the official newspaper of the city. A complete copy of each summarized resolution is available for public inspection in the Office of City Clerk. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE submitted the following report: COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0185 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves an Entertainment Upgrade from No Live Entertainment to Limited Entertainment for Raag Progressive Indian Restaurant, 3812 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Seven Hills Restaurants LLC, BLAmend, LIC429513, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0186 Palmisano moved to grant the appeal submitted by Nancy Nash on behalf of Mount Olivet Evangelical Lutheran Church regarding the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission (PLAN20710) denying the demolition of historic resource application for the property located at 1700 50th St W, based on the following findings of fact: 1. In consideration of the full record and the criteria in the heritage preservation ordinance, including the property's significance, integrity, current use, economic value, renovation costs, and potential alternative uses, there are no reasonable alternatives to the proposed demolition of the building. 2. Documentation in the record from Landscape Research LLC, an historical consultant engaged by the property owner, reasonably concludes that the church does not meet Criterion 4 for significant architecture for reasons including that its Gothic Revival style was a late example in Minneapolis and it was not exemplary among other Gothic Revival churches in the city. The documentation further reasonably finds that the church does not meet Criterion 6 for significant architects as the architectural firm, Bard & Vanderbilt, that designed the church has other better and more representative church designs in other styles. 3. Cost analyses and professional estimates by ESG Architects and Kraus-Anderson Construction in the record demonstrate that rehabilitating the existing church building would be economically infeasible and offer limited usefulness to the property owner to provide a flexible community space with a brewery and coffee house, whereas demolition and new construction would provide comparable costs with greater functionality for the proposed use. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0187 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes collective bargaining agreement with the Minneapolis Public Works Engineers Association, for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, consistent with the terms of the Executive Summary; and authorizes the Labor Relations Director to implement the terms and conditions of the agreement. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-087 creating a Stillbirth Leave Policy to allow for eligible City employees to take four (4) weeks of paid leave. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0188 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following appointments to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization: 1. Jordan Glynn to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. 2. Tom Hogan to Seat 2 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. 3. John Chau to Seat 3 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, and waives the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances. 4. Alan Hummel to Seat 5 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, and waives the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0189 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes customization of the City's Terms and Conditions for Professional Services Contracts, to enter into a contract with CDW Government, LLC, for a term of three (3) years, beginning April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2029, with an amount not-to-exceed total of $228,618.61, with an option to extend for two (2) additional one-year terms, or one (1) additional two-year term, to provide Incident Response Retainer services, including, pursuant to the parties' negotiations, modifications to Insurance, Indemnity and Hold Harmless, Inspection of Records, Termination, Default Remedies, and Intellectual Property. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0190 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an agreement with 417 Marie LLC, for a five-year term with the option to renew for an additional 5 years at the City's sole discretion, for concessionaire services for the Public Service Building. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0191 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to contract COM0006232 with Keystone Compensation Group LLC, in the amount of $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, to continue providing classification and compensation consulting services. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0192 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to Contract No. COM0007568 with Shaw Lindquist Associates, Inc, in the amount of $46,396 for a total amount not to exceed $29,350,256, for additional materials, labor, and equipment to complete the City Hall Restack Phase 3 project, all in accordance with City Specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0193 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Authorizes master contract with NCXT LLC in the amount not to exceed $150,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $20,000, for a three (3) year period beginning May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, for Leadership Coaching and Team Engagement Services. 2. Authorizes master contract with Mayeutica Consulting LLC in the amount not to exceed $150,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $20,000, for a three (3) year period beginning May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, for Leadership Coaching and Team Engagement Services. 3. Authorizes master contract with The Lumin Group, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $150,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $20,000, for a three (3) year period beginning May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, for Leadership Coaching and Team Engagement Services. 4. Authorizes master contract with Social Motion LLC in the amount not to exceed $150,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $20,000, for a three (3) year period beginning May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, for Leadership Coaching and Team Engagement Services. 5. Authorizes master contract with Golden Key Group LLC in the amount not to exceed $150,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $20,000, for a three (3) year period beginning May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, for Leadership Coaching and Team Engagement Services. 6. Authorizes master contract with Goose Creek Consulting in the amount not to exceed $150,000, with individual work orders not to exceed $20,000, for a three (3) year period beginning May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2029, for Leadership Coaching and Team Engagement Services. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0194 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Accepts reimbursement dollars, for an amount up to $52,500, from Urban Scholars partner organizations (Hennepin County, City of St. Louis Park, API Group, 4th Judicial District, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, University of Minnesota, and Agencies within the State of Minnesota) to cover professional services for the 2026 Urban Scholars Program. 2. Authorizes a contract with each of the Urban Scholars partner agencies for the 2026 Urban Scholars program. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0195 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the workers' compensation claim of Lucas Nightengale by payment of $237,500 to Lucas Nightengale and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizes the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0196 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following applications (81) for Liquor License Renewal, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances: 1. 19 Bar, 19 15TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Jarvin LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412736 2. Lowry Handy Stop, 700 LOWRY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by A & R Fuel Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74765 3. Penn Gas Stop, 2606 PENN AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by 2606 Penn LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC425515 4. Phoenix Theater & Twig Cafe, 2605 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Art's Nest, BLWine, LIC65693 5. Tesoro - EZ Stop, 3800 BLOOMINGTON AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by P & R Group Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74823 6. Ama Sushi, 5033 FRANCE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Ama Sushi LLC, BLWine, LIC396733 7. ARCO RIVERSIDE STOP, 2517 RIVERSIDE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Sharbel Petroleum Co, BLBeerOff, LIC74841 8. Augsburg University, 2211 RIVERSIDE AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Augsburg University, BLWine, LIC65993 9. Bobby & Steve's Auto World, 5801 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Paul's Bobby and Steve's Auto World LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC74757 10. Bobby & Steve's Auto World, 1221 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bobby and Steve's Auto World II LLP, BLBeerOff, LIC75181 11. Brasa Rotisserie, 812 46TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Brasa 3 LLC, BLWine, LIC390690 12. Brasa Rotisserie, 600 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Brasa Rotisserie LLC, BLWine, LIC65821 13. Brew2 Bar & Cafe, 2808 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Southeast Minneapolis Hotels LLC, BLLiquor, LIC397227 14. Bull's Horn, 4563 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Bull's Horn LLC, BLLiquor, LIC375908 15. CC Club, 2600 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Salea LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80671 16. Chimborazo Restaurant, 2851 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Pinguil Inc, BLWine, LIC65922 17. Cloudland Theater, 3533 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Cloudland Theater LLC, BLWine, LIC409846 18. Cobble Social House, 219 2ND ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Cobble LLC, BLLiquor, LIC373244 19. Dancing Ganesha, 1100 HARMON PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by J.V. Singh Corporation, BLLiquor, LIC351568 20. Delta Hotel / Twin Cities 400 Tavern, 1330 INDUSTRIAL BLVD Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Scalzo Hospitality Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79766 21. Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine, 4601 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Kike y Shamu Inc, BLLiquor, LIC376939 22. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Gateway FS Hotel LLC, BLLiquor, LIC400211 23. Gluek Brewing Company, 16 6TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Fransen Inc, BLLiquor, LIC80513 24. Gopher Liquor, 335 MONROE ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Arthurs Riverfront Liquors Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC351931 25. Hazel's Northeast, 2859 JOHNSON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Good Cheer Hospitality LLC, BLLiquor, LIC413453 26. Henry & Son, 1220 GLENWOOD AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Henry & Son LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC364609 27. Himalayan Restaurant, 2910 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Himalayan Restaurant LLC, BLWine, LIC65595 28. Jackson's Hole, 106 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 19th Hole LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76124 29. Joe's Market on 8th, 630 8TH ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Quick 8 Mart LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC423290 30. Khunnai Thai Cuisine, 2523 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sudara Corp, BLWine, LIC65816 31. Kyoto Sushi, 2841 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Uptown 2841 Inc, BLWine, LIC396900 32. La Colonia Restaurant, 2205 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by La Gran Colombia Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75780 33. La Morenita Supermercado, 3408 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Marcatoma's Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC362514 34. Lumi Restaurant and Bar, 921 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Tollso LLC, BLLiquor, LIC413598 35. Lunds & Byerlys Wines & Spirits, 1208 HARMON PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Lund Beverages LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC54035 36. Matt's Bar, 3500 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Nelmatt LLC, BLWine, LIC65468 37. Maxwell's Cafe & Market, 801 4TH ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Abdalla Food Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74830 38. Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant and Carry Out, 3915 HIAWATHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Lucy Bar & Restaurant LLC, BLWine, LIC107272 39. Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro, 1129 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Milly's LLC, BLWine, LIC404994 40. Minikahda Club, 3205 EXCELSIOR BLVD Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Minikahda Club, BLLiquor, LIC76022 41. Moose on Monroe, 356 MONROE ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Arthur's River Front Properties Inc, BLLiquor, LIC80376 42. Mr. Santana, 601 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Era Corporation, BLBeerOff, LIC364165 43. Olive & Lamb, 2424 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MJ Food Services LLC, BLWine, LIC422271 44. Pizza Luce, 2200 FRANKLIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Pizza Luce IV Inc, BLLiquor, LIC80547 45. Pizza Luce, 3200 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Pizza Luce II Inc, BLWine, LIC65490 46. Punch Neapolitan Pizza, 208 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Civitali Restaurant Corp, BLWine, LIC65393 47. Punch Neapolitan Pizza, 3226 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Civitali Restaurant Corp, BLWine, LIC65666 48. Queermunity, 3036 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Queermunity Collaborative LLC, BLWine, LIC417869 49. Rainbow Chinese Restaurant, 2739 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Rainbow Chinese Restaurant Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75703 50. Red Cow, 3624 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Double Black Diamond Inc, BLLiquor, LIC80574 51. Restaurant Alma, 528 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Alma Tierra Holdings, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC377135 52. Restaurant Levain-Pizza Biga, 4762 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Turtle Bread Company, BLWine, LIC65627 53. Spitz, 518 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Spitz MN Inc, BLLiquor, LIC350953 54. Stop-N-Shop #4, 1700 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Cedar Petroleum Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC75236 55. Supermercado Latino, 2312 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Latino Groceries Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74764 56. Tangletown's Wise Acre Eatery, 5401 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by S and D Partners LLC, BLWine, LIC65534 57. Taqueria El Patron, 4953 XERXES AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Taqueria Victor Hugo, BLLiquor, LIC412724 58. The Buttered Tin Northeast, 2445 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Buttered Tin Northeast LLC, BLWine, LIC394753 59. The Cajun House, 2600 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Cajun House Inc, BLWine, LIC351058 60. The Children's Theatre Co, 2400 3RD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by The Children's Theatre Company, BLWine, LIC369251 61. The Prodigal Public House, 25 26TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by The Prodigal Pub LLC, BLLiquor, LIC374199 62. The Seville Club, 15 GLENWOOD AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by RCI Dining Services (Glenwood) Inc, BLLiquor, LIC78639 63. The Turtle Bread Company, 3421 44TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by McLain Inc, BLWine, LIC65910 64. Tropico, 430 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Tropico Colombian Street Food LLC, BLLiquor, LIC418306 65. Webber Market, 1701 44TH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Camden Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74849 66. Winner Gas, 400 46TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Batroun LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC383010 67. Wold Chamberlain Post, 5600 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by American Legion Housing Corp. 99, BLBeer, LIC74696 68. Buster's On 28th, 4204 28TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by RF Concepts, LLC, BLWine, LIC396143 69. El Norteno Market & Deli, 4000 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by El Norteno Market and Deli Inc, BLWine, LIC65473 70. Element Pizza, 96 BROADWAY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by ISNA Group Inc, BLWine, LIC65958 71. Falls Liquor, 4604 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by TND Liquor Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC422409 72. George and the Dragon, 813 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by George and the Dragon LLC, BLWine, LIC65195 73. Maria's Cafe, 1113 FRANKLIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Maria's Cafe Inc, BLWine, LIC66192 74. Micky's Liquor Store, 1104 PLYMOUTH AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Micky's Liquor Store Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54081 75. Sabor Latino Restaurant, 2505 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sabor Latino LLC, BLWine, LIC391153 76. Sister's Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar, 3746 23RD AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Sister's Coffee Inc, BLWine, LIC353534 77. Stinson Wine & Spirits, 2315 18TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Stinson Wine Beer & Spirits LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC53926 78. Stop N Shop, 3050 1ST AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Zerka Fuel Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC395245 79. The Office Pub & Grill, 307 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Office Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC75888 80. Cardinal Bar, 2920 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Cardinal Bar Inc, BLWine, LIC65360 81. Rosalia, 333 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Rosalia LLC, BLLiquor, LIC421286 On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0197 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following applications (3) for Gambling License Renewal, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances: 1. ALIVENESS PROJECT MINNEAPOLIS, 19 15TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by ALIVENESS PROJECT MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC69205 2. Chops Inc, 913 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Chops Inc, BLGeneral, LIC406963 3. Czech Slovak Sokol MN, 783 HARDING ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Czech Slovak Sokol MN, BLGeneral, LIC406945 On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0198 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves Paris Smith for appointment to the Heritage Preservation Commission to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0199 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following appointments to the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority: 1. Gloria Freeman to Seat 2 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028. 2. Elfric Porte to Seat 3 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028, and waives the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-088 authorizing form documents and delegating authority to execute Public Art Contracts. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-089 consenting to the issuance of revenue bonds by the Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development Board to refinance revenue obligations issued by the City of Minneapolis on behalf of Fairview Health Services. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0200 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following related to contracts for the Health Department in the category of climate and environment: 1. Authorizes a master contract with Frontier Energy, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 2. Authorizes a master contract with Go Solar Education, in the not to exceed amount of $125,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 3. Authorizes a master contract with Great Plains Institute, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 4. Authorizes a master contract with ICF Resources, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 5. Authorizes a master contract with JustAir Solutions, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 6. Authorizes a master contract with Michaels Energy, in the not to exceed amount of $15,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 7. Authorizes a master contract with Minnesota Chamber Environmental Sustainability, in the not to exceed amount of $300,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 8. Authorizes a master contract with Navigate, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 9. Authorizes a master contract with Resilient Cities and Communities, in the not to exceed amount of $40,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 10. Authorizes a master contract with Salas O'Brien North, in the not to exceed amount of $50,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 11. Authorizes a master contract with The Good Acre, in the not to exceed amount of $50,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 12. Authorizes a master contract with Tides Center, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 13. Authorizes a master contract with WSB LLC, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 14. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010444 with Center for Energy and Environment, in the amount of $3,500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for the eligible agencies list. 15. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010760 with Metro Blooms Design & Build, in the amount of $250,000 for a total amount not to exceed $300,000, for the eligible agencies list. 16. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010822 with Midwest Select Contracting, in the amount of $60,000 for a total amount not to exceed $80,000, for the eligible agencies list. 17. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010438 with Precision Landscape and Tree, in the amount of $475,000 for a total amount not to exceed $600,000, for the eligible agencies list. 18. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010458 with Project for Pride in Living, in the amount of $75,000 for a total amount not to exceed $95,000, for the eligible agencies list. 19. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010568 with Sustainable Resources Center, in the amount of $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $110,000, for the eligible agencies list. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0201 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following related to contracts for the Health Department in the category of chronic disease: 1. Authorizes a master contract with Hope Community, in the not to exceed amount of $50,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 2. Authorizes a master contract with Open Arms of Minnesota, in the not to exceed amount of $50,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 3. Authorizes a master contract with Volunteers of America MN, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 4. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010464 with Wellshare International, in the amount of $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $60,000, for the eligible agencies list. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0202 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following related to contracts for the Health Department in the category of behavioral health: 1. Authorizes a master contract with Abdur Razzaq Counseling and Social Architecture, in the not to exceed amount of $50,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 2. Authorizes a master contract with Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 3. Authorizes a master contract with Fraser, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 4. Authorizes a master contract with Generation Hope, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 5. Authorizes a master contract with Kente Circle Training Institute, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 6. Authorizes a master contract with Minnesota Care Partner, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 7. Authorizes a master contract with Minnesota Hope Dealerz Service Corp, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 8. Authorizes a master contract with Northeast Youth and Family Services, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 9. Authorizes a master contract with Public Health Institute, in the not to exceed amount of $50,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 10. Authorizes a master contract with Restoration Incorporated, in the not to exceed amount of $20,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 11. Authorizes a master contract with Revive Roots, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 12. Authorizes a master contract with Tasks Unlimited, in the not to exceed amount of $100,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 13. Authorizes a master contract with The Mental Health Collective, in the not to exceed amount of $10,000, to be added to the eligible agencies list, for the period of April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. 14. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010450 with Hue-Man Partnership, in the amount of $55,000 for a total amount not to exceed $155,000, for the eligible agencies list. 15. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010453 with Native American Community Clinic, in the amount of $20,000 for a total amount not to exceed $80,000, for the eligible agencies list. 16. Authorizes an increase to master contract COM0010565 with St. David's, in the amount of $150,000 for a total amount not to exceed $200,000, for the eligible agencies list. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0203 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes a Limited Use of Facility Agreement with Cedar Riverside Limited Partnership to permit city access to install and maintain a city-owned camera at 1525 4th St South. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0205 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the conveyance of transit vehicles. 2. Passage of Resolution 2026R-091 accepting donation from the Metropolitan Council for four 2019 Ford Cutaway Buses. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-092 accepting donation from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for registration, transportation, lodging, and appropriate meals and incidentals for Damon Chaplin, Commissioner of Health, to attend the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials (TACCHO) annual meeting in Austin, Texas, from April 8-10, 2026. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-093 accepting donation from the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) for transportation, lodging up to 2 nights, and meals for Giselle Martinez-Izea, Public Health Specialist, to attend the 2026 Region 5 PHIG Hub Convening in Detroit, Michigan, from March 24-26, 2026. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0206 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes the submittal of a grant application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Community Smart Food Systems, in the amount of $1,500,000 from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2029, for the statewide prevention of wasted food and food rescue grant. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0207 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes the submittal of a grant application to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), in the amount of $309,000 for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, to fund an investigator for the prevention of motor vehicle thefts in Minneapolis. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0208 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Authorizes a federal grant extension through the Office of National Drug Control Policy from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026, for support of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program. 2. Authorizes an agreement with the Office of National Drug Control Policy for the grant, to be executed in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0209 The Minneapolis City Council hereby directs the Legislative Department to undertake research and analysis to: 1. Explore potential options for the City of Minneapolis to build on the new state law to strengthen understanding and enforcement of tenants right to organize. 2. Identify any current City efforts or programing to educate tenants on the right to organize. 3. Conduct an analysis of potential example approaches and/or programming to better understand specific feasibility, costs, potential efficacy and, as appropriate, the implications of: a. Establishing a designated enforcement agency. b. Classifying "organizing rights" as a housing service. c. Creating higher civil penalties or fines for violations. d. Adding tenant union association membership to civil rights ordinance as a protected class in housing transactions. e. Other potential actions. The requested analyses, data, and findings shall be reported to City Council, through the Committee of the Whole, upon completion, and any supporting materials will be made available through the City's website. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. (Pursuant to City Charter, Article IV, §4.4, this act was not presented to the Mayor) COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0210 Payne moved to approve the following legislative directive: Pursuant to City Charter Section 7.1(h)(2), the Minneapolis City Council, in support of its official legislative, policymaking, and oversight functions, does hereby request from the Mayor the following information and data regarding the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD): 1. Department-wide, what is the average cost of an hour of overtime, an hour of 0.5, and an hour of 0.25 standby pay? 2. What was the total amount spent on overtime, 0.25 and 0.5 standby pay per week during Operation Metro Surge (OMS)? Please specify for each and please provide per precinct or per department. 3. What was the total amount spent on overtime, 0.25 and 0.5 standby pay per week in the 6 weeks preceding Renee Good's murder? Please specify for each. 4. How many hours of overtime, 0.5, and 0.25 standby pay were logged each week during OMS, respectively? Please specify for each and please provide per precinct or per department. 5. How many hours of overtime, 0.5, and 0.25 standby pay were logged each week during the 6 weeks preceding Renee Good's murder? Please specify for each. 6. Please provide a breakdown of how many hours of overtime and standby pay that each MPD employee worked during OMS. This data may be redacted to preserve anonymity. Alternatively, this data may be organized as a histogram, showing the total number of employees working 0-5 hours, 5-10 hours, 10-15 hours, etc. up to the maximum worked. 7. On how many occasions were MPD officers on standby called in? 8. Please share the total number of days off canceled and shifts extended for the 10 months preceding the escalation of OMS in early January. The requested information and data shall be presented to the City Council through the Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee, at the April 15, 2026, meeting, and any supporting materials be made available through the City's website. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-094 amending the 2026 Capital Improvement Appropriation Resolution by authorizing appropriation adjustments for capital projects, as indicated on schedule A and as further set forth in Legislative File 2026-00336 on file in the Office of City Clerk. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0211 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes a cooperative agreement with the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for the construction of the 18th Ave S Bridge over the Midtown Greenway. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0212 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes acquisition of one permanent easement and multiple temporary easements to facilitate construction of the Hennepin Ave signal replacement and multimodal improvements project. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0213 Rainville moved to: 1. Authorize the issuance of up to two renewable licenses for the 2026 season, for a 1-year term, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional 1-year terms. 2. Authorize customization of the "Hold Harmless" terms, pursuant to the parties' negotiations, by adding limitation of liability language. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0214 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Saint Paul and the Metropolitan Council to jointly develop a solicitation for the management of electric vehicles and charging supply equipment procurement and installation for the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network (EV Spot Network). On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0215 Rainville moved to: 1. Adopt Resolution 2026R-095 designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the University Ave SE and 4th St SE (Central Ave NE to 35W) Street Reconstruction Project No. 10124 (CPV074). 2. Adopt a report receiving the cost estimate in the amount of $49,100,000, directs the preparation of proposed special assessments against the list of benefited properties for University Ave SE and 4th St SE (Central Ave NE to 35W), Street Reconstruction Project No. 10124 (CP074), and authorizes the City's Department of Public Works to prepare a proposed Street Reconstruction Special Improvement Assessment against the list of benefited properties by applying the 2026 Uniform Assessment Rates. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Rainville moved to set a public hearing for the April 30, 2026, meeting of the Climate & Infrastructure Committee meeting to consider the University Ave SE and 4th St SE (Central Ave NE to 35W) street reconstruction project. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0216 The Minneapolis City Council hereby accepts the low bid of Rice Lake Construction Group Inc., submitted in relation to Event 3889, and authorizing a contract for a three (3) year term in the amount of $15,879,600, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the construction of Northeast High Service Pump Station, all in accordance with City specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0217 The Minneapolis City Council hereby accepts the low bid of Bearmark LLC, submitted on Event No. 3924, in the amount of $171,350, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for construction of Site Entrance and Fencing at the Water Treatment campus in Columbia Heights project, and authorizes a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0218 The Minneapolis City Council hereby accepts the second low bid of PCI Roads, LLC. submitted on Event No. 3937, in the amount of $2,196,796, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Bridge 9, Pier 4 improvements project, and authorizes a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0220 The Minneapolis City Council hereby accepts the low bid of Sir Lines A Lot, LLC., submitted on Event 3923, in the amount of $283,940, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Ground-in Traffic Marking Thermoplastic installation, and authorizes a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0221 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to Contract No. COM0008886 with Construction Results Corporation, in the amount of $360,377.81 for a total not to exceed $4,213,006.81, for additional work to complete the 5th St. Transit Center modernization project, all in accordance with City specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0222 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to Contract COM0006812 with Ti?Zack Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $5,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,705,135.35, for additional work to complete the Lyndale Ave N Pedestrian Improvements Project, all in accordance with City specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0223 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to contract COM0009923 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount of $24,000 for a total amount not to exceed $411,010, for additional design work to complete the North Transfer Station Revitalization Project, all in accordance with City specifications. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0224 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an extension to Scope #1 of contract COM0006179 with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., through October 31, 2026, for the purpose of completing the Sustainable Zero Waste Funding Mechanism Study project. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0225 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Accepts a grant from Minnesota Department of Commerce, in the amount of $52,504.32, for installing an on-site solar array on Fire Station #1 to support the City's renewable energy generation goals as outlined in the 2023 Climate Equity Plan. 2. Passage of Resolution 2026R-096 approving the appropriation of funds to Finance and Property Services. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-097 accepting donation from Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA) for transportation, lodging, and per diem for Megan Hoye, Director of Climate Equity Action, and Patrick Hanlon, Deputy Commissioner of Health, to attend the CNCA annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from May 3-9, 2026. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-098 accepting donation from Renewable Energy Vermont for transportation, lodging, and one dinner for Megan Hoye, Director of Climate Equity Action, to speak at Burlington Electric and Renewable Energy in Burlington, Vermont, from April 12-13, 2026. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Wonsley moved to adopt Resolution 2026R-099 supporting the labor rights of Graduate Fellows and Trainees at the University of Minnesota and urging the University of Minnesota to immediately settle the ongoing dispute with GLU-UE 1005 by recognizing Graduate Fellows and Trainees as public employees in the bargaining unit. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (11) Noes: Rainville, Shaffer (2) Absent: (0) Adopted. State of Minnesota County of Hennepin }ss. City of Minneapolis I, Casey Joe Carl, City Clerk of the City of Minneapolis, in the County of Hennepin, and State of Minnesota, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 2026R-099 was duly presented to Mayor Jacob Frey on March 27, 2026, and was returned without his signature. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 4.4(c) of the City Charter, the resolution has become and is valid, and I hereby certify that it has the same force and effect as if approved by said Mayor. Wonsley moved to adopt Resolution 2026R-100 opposing Executive Order 14380 and urging normalization of relations with Cuba. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Osman, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Chowdhury (7) Noes: Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Shaffer, Whiting, Palmisano (6) Absent: (0) Adopted. State of Minnesota County of Hennepin }ss. City of Minneapolis I, Casey Joe Carl, City Clerk of the City of Minneapolis, in the County of Hennepin, and State of Minnesota, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 2026R-100 was duly presented to Mayor Jacob Frey on March 27, 2026, and was returned without his signature. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 4.4(c) of the City Charter, the resolution has become and is valid, and I hereby certify that it has the same force and effect as if approved by said Mayor. Wonsley moved to adopt Resolution 2026R-101 urging European financial institutions to divest from companies that enable the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and supporting the delegation of Minneapolis residents advocating for this divestment. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Osman, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (9) Noes: Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Shaffer (4) Absent: (0) Adopted. State of Minnesota County of Hennepin }ss. City of Minneapolis I, Casey Joe Carl, City Clerk of the City of Minneapolis, in the County of Hennepin, and State of Minnesota, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution 2026R-101 was duly presented to Mayor Jacob Frey on March 27, 2026, and was returned without his signature. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 4.4(c) of the City Charter, the resolution has become and is valid, and I hereby certify that it has the same force and effect as if approved by said Mayor. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0226 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes a contract with STORM Training Group, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $1,486,850, for a one (1) year term, April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis, at the sole option of the City, for one (1) additional year, to provide expert assistance in developing and delivering use of force training curricula for the Police Department. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On behalf of the Committee of the Whole, Chowdhury offered Resolution 2026R-105 amending the 2026 General Appropriation Resolution to provide critical public safety response equipment for the Fire Department. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Chavez moved to adopt Resolution 2026R-106 amending the 2026 General Appropriation Resolution to provide funding for rental assistance. Whiting moved to amend the resolution to read as follows: 1. Decreasing the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program by $1,900,000 $2,800,000 (01620). 2. Increasing the Use of Fund Balance Revenues (395000) by $900,000 and increasing the Community Planning and Economic Development Department, Housing Policy & Development (8900220) to $2,800,000 to provide funds to Hennepin County to support funding for one-time rental assistance for residents in need. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Shaffer, Whiting, Palmisano (3) Noes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Chowdhury (10) Absent: (0) Failed. On roll call, the result of Chavez's main motion: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury (11) Noes: Shaffer, Palmisano (2) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2026A-0230 Chavez moved to authorize a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for the implementation of the Minneapolis Rental Assistance Program in the amount of $2,800,000. Wonsley and Osman moved to amend the Joint Powers Agreement, to read as follows: 1. Authorizes a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for the implementation of the Minneapolis Rental Assistance Program in the amount of $2,800,000 $1,000,000. 2. Authorizes a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for the implementation of the Minneapolis Rental Assistance Program in the amount of $1,800,000, subject to the following conditions: a. The income threshold for assistance with these funds shall be increased from 30% AMI to 50% AMI. b. The County shall subcontract with additional providers for administration of these funds to ensure equitable geographic coverage across the City. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. On roll call, the result of Chavez's main motion was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury (11) Noes: Shaffer, Palmisano (2) Absent: (0) Adopted, as amended. Chowdhury moved to delete from the agenda consideration of a resolution amending the 2026 General Appropriation Resolution to increase city funding for emergency rental assistance with an additional $2,800,000, including $1,800,000 from the City's Contingency Fund balance. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Whiting moved to refer to staff consideration of the financing and acquisition of 201 59 ½ St W, 146, 146 ½, and 220 60th St W, and 5965 Pleasant Ave for the purchase of a site intended for the City of Minneapolis Community Safety Training and Wellness Center. On roll call, the result was: Aye: Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Whiting, Palmisano (7) Noes: Payne, Wonsley, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Chowdhury (6) Absent: (0) Adopted. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS Chavez, Chughtai, and Chowdhury gave notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 296 entitled "Safe Outdoor Spaces" establishing licensing requirements for authorized and regulated "safe outdoor spaces" or individualized outdoor sheltering options for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Wonsley, Chowdhury, Stevenson, and Chughtai gave notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 152 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Consumer Protection: In General, adding provisions related to consumer protections for hotel guests and ticket holders for ticketed events. Wonsley, Chowdhury, Stevenson, and Chughtai gave notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 297 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Hotels, adding and amending provisions related to license requirements and worker safety. Chowdhury and Chughtai gave notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, temporarily extending the length of the required pre-eviction notice. INTRODUCTION & REFERRAL CALENDAR Chavez, Chughtai, and Chowdhury moved to amend the prior introduction of the subject matter of an ordinance amending the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances by adding a new Title 7.5, by changing the title of the Chapter and the description to include all genders and sexual orientations; and to refer to the Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Pursuant to notice, Payne, Stevenson, and Chavez moved to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 219 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation: Contagious Diseases, which was given its first reading and referred to the Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee, amending provisions pertaining to venereal diseases and high-risk sexual conduct. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Pursuant to notice, Payne, Stevenson, and Chavez moved introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, which was given its first reading and referred to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee, amending regulations applicable to adult entertainment, where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated, and updating language to be inclusive of new definitions: 1. Chapter 267 Amusements 2. Adding a new Chapter 270 Adult Sex Venues On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Pursuant to notice, Payne, Stevenson, and Chavez moved to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 15, Chapter 385 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses--Miscellaneous: In General, which was given its first reading and referred to the Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee, amending provisions pertaining to indecent conduct and disorderly houses, adding exceptions for licensed establishments where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.Pursuant to notice, Payne, Stevenson, and Chavez moved to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, which was given its first reading and referred to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee, amending definitions to update descriptions, characteristics, and standards for Sexually Oriented Uses, updating definitions to eliminate stigmatizing language, reflect advances in preventative care, and adding new definitions to be inclusive of establishments where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated: 1. Chapter 545 Use Regulations 2. Chapter 550 Development Standards 3. Chapter 565 Definitions On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Pursuant to notice, Chavez, Chowdhury, and Chughtai moved to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 15, Chapter 385 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses--Miscellaneous: In General, which was given its first reading and referred to the Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee, adding a new Section 385.400 relating to general welfare - law enforcement concealment of identity. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Pursuant to notice, Payne and Chavez moved to introduce 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, which was given its first reading and referred to the Business, Housing & Zoning Committee, requiring commercial tenant notification prior to initiation of eviction actions for nonpayment of rent or other financial obligations. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Warren, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. Pursuant to notice, Chowdhury, Chughtai, and Chavez moved to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 11 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation, which was given its first reading and referred to the Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee, adding a new Chapter 237 establishing provision