City Council Proceedings February 26, 2021

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2021

(Published March 6, 2021, in Finance and Commerce)

CALL TO ORDER Council President Bender called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., a quorum being present.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021, the meeting was held by electronic means and Council Members participated remotely due to the local public health emergency (novel coronavirus pandemic) declared on March 16, 2020.

Present - Council Members Kevin Reich, Cam Gordon, Steve Fletcher, Phillipe Cunningham, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Lisa Goodman, Andrea Jenkins, Alondra Cano, Lisa Bender, Jeremy Schroeder, Andrew Johnson, Linea Palmisano.

Jenkins moved to adopt the agenda.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (12) Noes: (0) Absent: Gordon (1) Adopted.

Jenkins moved to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 2021.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (12) Noes: (0) Absent: Gordon (1) Adopted.

Jenkins moved to refer the petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (12) Noes: (0) Absent: Gordon (1) Adopted.

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The following actions, resolutions, and ordinances were signed by Mayor Jacob Frey on March 4, 2021. 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 ordinance and resolution is available for public inspection in the Office of City Clerk.

NEW BUSINESS Mayor Jacob Frey submitted a written report relating to the local public health emergency resulting from imminent health conditions caused by the presence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), as set forth in Legislative File No. 2021-00102.

On direction by Council President Bender, the report was received and filed.

Jenkins offered Resolution 2021R-042 amending Resolution 2020R-075 entitled “Approving and extending the Mayor’s Declaration of Local Public Health Emergency resulting from imminent health conditions caused by the presence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19),” adopted March 19, 2020, ratifying and extending Mayoral Regulations 2021-1 and 2021-2.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-042 By Bender, Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Schroeder, Johnson, and Palmisano

Amending Resolution 2020R-075 entitled “Approving and extending the Mayor’s Declaration of Local Public Health Emergency resulting from imminent health conditions caused by the presence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19),” adopted March 19, 2020.

Whereas, the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has a current local public health emergency resulting from imminent health conditions caused by presence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); and

Whereas, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12.29, and the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 128.50, Mayor Frey declared a state of local public health emergency within the City of Minneapolis on Monday, March 16, 2020, to be and remain in force and effect beginning that date and continuing for as long as the State of Minnesota peacetime emergency declaration remains in effect, which declaration of local public health emergency was ratified and continued by the City Council pursuant to Resolution No. 2020R-075; and

Whereas, subsequent to adoption of Resolution 2020R-075, Mayor Frey proclaimed Emergency Regulation 2021-1, which rescinds Emergency Regulation 2020-17 that set rules for bar areas within restaurants, nightclubs, brewpubs, craft distilleries, taprooms, and other indoor spaces of entertainment; and

Whereas, subsequent to adoption of Resolution 2020R-075, Mayor Frey proclaimed Emergency Regulation 2021-2, requiring emergency responders to use their earned COVID leave by the end of 2023; and

Whereas, the City Council now desires to account for these subsequent actions and to provide further and additional provisions by amending Resolution No. 2020R-075;

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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That in accordance with Section 128.50 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances (Declaration of Emergency), the City Council does hereby ratify the state of local public health emergency proclaimed by Mayor Frey on Monday, March 16, 2020, pertaining to the City of Minneapolis and all its residents.

That the declared state of local public health emergency shall continue and does hereby remain in force and in effect for the same time period as the peacetime emergency declaration issued by Governor Walz for the State of Minnesota, or until such time as the City Council, by official action, may further extend or terminate the declared state of local public health emergency for the City of Minneapolis.

That meetings of the City Council and its Committees, and of the boards and commissions of the City, shall be conducted by telephonic or other electronic means until further action and direction by the City Council, and staff are directed to provide public notice on the ways in which such meetings may be accessed and monitored from remote locations, as authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.021.

That pursuant to Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 128.80, the Mayor’s Emergency Regulations Nos. 2020-1, 2020-2, 2020-5, 2020-6, 2020-7, 2020-8, 2020-9, 2020-12, 2020-13, 2020-14, 2020-17, 2020-18, 2020-19, 2020-20, and 2020-21, 2021-1, and 2021-2 are hereby ratified and shall be extended throughout the duration of the declared state of local public health emergency, until such time as they may be renewed by further action of the Mayor, or until such time as the City Council, by official action, may further extend or terminate said emergency regulations.

Be It Further Resolved that the City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to publish and post this resolution ratifying the declared state of local public health emergency in the City of Minneapolis, including posting on the City’s website and official bulletin boards.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (12) Noes: (0) Absent: Gordon (1) Adopted.

Mayoral Regulation Nos. 2021-1 and 2021-2 were received and filed, as set forth in Legislative Clerk File No. 2020-00003.

PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR Emergency Regulation No. 2021-1 Whereas, on March 16, 2020, I declared a local public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the City of Minneapolis and assumed executive responsibilities attendant thereto; and Whereas, on July 29, 2020, I issued Emergency Regulation No. 2020-17, which imposed certain regulations and restrictions on customer service within restaurants, nightclubs, brewpubs, breweries, craft distilleries, taprooms, and other indoor spaces of entertainment; and Whereas, these regulations and restrictions were additional and complimentary to corresponding State of Minnesota gubernatorial executive orders and associated guidance in respect to seating and service at bar counters and bar areas within such licensed establishments; and

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Whereas, both the City of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota report areas of improvement in three of the five COVID-19 metrics, including, most notably, new daily positive cases of COVID-19 (seven-day rolling average) trending downward at 10.4 cases per 100,000 tested for Minneapolis and 14.3 cases per 100,000 tested statewide; and Whereas, the positivity rate (percent of tests that are COVID positive) has been below five percent for four weeks (two incubation periods), the number of hospitalizations has stabilized, and no new outbreaks have been identified in Minneapolis food businesses over the past week; and Whereas, City staff, including the leadership of the Minneapolis Health Department and the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) concur that the additional Minneapolis specific bar area restrictions imposed by Emergency Regulation No. 2020-17 may be rescinded; and Whereas, the State of Minnesota has imposed robust and well-considered emergency regulations, which will continue to apply within the City of Minneapolis, governing the safe operation of restaurants, bars and food establishments to encompass and allow for limited bar counter and bar area seating pursuant to established protocols and social distancing best practices; and Whereas, overall compliance with Emergency Regulation 2020-17 and other applicable restrictions was generally good and the continued need for a more restrictive stance than the state is no longer necessitated from either a public health or economic vitality standpoint; and Whereas, it is a priority that race and equity be of paramount consideration in enacting and carrying out emergency regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic; and Whereas, to aid in these efforts, pursuant to the emergency authorities vested in the Mayor pursuant to the emergency declaration to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency and to adopt protections for the preservation of public health and safety; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jacob Frey, Mayor of the City of Minneapolis, do hereby order the following with respect to Emergency Regulation No. 2020-17: 1. Emergency Regulation No. 2020-17 is hereby rescinded and of no continuing applicability or effect. 2. All applicable executive orders and associated guidance issued by the State of Minnesota relative to the safe operation of restaurants, nightclubs, brewpubs, breweries, craft distilleries, taprooms, and other indoor spaces of entertainment, during the COVID-19 pandemic shall, pursuant to state law, continue to have full force and effect within the City of Minneapolis. Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis

PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR Emergency Regulation No. 2021-2 Whereas, on March 16, 2020, I declared a local public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the City of Minneapolis and assumed executive responsibilities attendant thereto; and Whereas, H.R. 6201, signed into law on March 18, 2020, contains the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act that provides up to 80 hours of emergency paid leave for absences due to illness, quarantine, and school or place of care closure as result of COVID-19; and Whereas, H.R. 6201 contains the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act that amends the Family and Medical Leave Act and provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for absences due to illness, quarantine, and school and place of care closure as a result of COVID-19; and

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Whereas, City of Minneapolis employees, with certain exceptions including elected officials and certain non-civil service employees, are eligible for the benefits provided by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act; and Whereas, H.R. 6201 provides that employers may elect to exclude Emergency Responders from certain benefits provided under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act; and Whereas, subsequent to the issuance of Emergency Regulation No. 2020-6, the federal government issued substantial guidance interpreting the scope and operation of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act; and Whereas, Emergency Regulation No. 2020-14 amendments promoted operational consistency with Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act provisions; and Whereas, subsequent to the issuance of Emergency Regulation No. 2020-14, the City’s Emergency Responders experienced COVID-19 exposure at City workplaces necessitating isolation and/or quarantine in excess of the Emergency Responder Leave #1; and Whereas, Emergency Regulation No. 2020-18 amendments allowed for Emergency Responder access to Emergency Responder Leave #2 when employees are required to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure; and Whereas, City departments with large numbers of Emergency Responders such as Police, Fire, and Public Works, cannot accommodate the number of employee leave requests to utilize earned COVID Leave #2 hours by the end of 2022 without incurring significant overtime costs and experiencing scheduling difficulties; and Whereas, it is necessary and prudent to provide an additional 12 months for departments to schedule and approve the use of COVID Leave #2 earned hours for their employees. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jacob Frey, Mayor of the City of Minneapolis, do hereby amend Emergency Regulation No. 2020-18 to provide that any remaining hours of Leave #2 must be utilized, with supervisor approval, by December 31, 2023. Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES The BUSINESS, INSPECTIONS, HOUSING & ZONING Committee submitted the following report: On behalf of the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, Goodman offered Ordinance 2021-007 amending Title 5, Chapters 85 and 91 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code: Building Code Established and Building Fees, amending and repealing provisions related to elevators and conveyance devices. On motion by Goodman, Section 85.400 of the ordinance was amended to read as follows: 85.400. Scope. Elevator work shall include work regulated by Minn. Rule Part 1300.0050 including but not limited to Chapter 1307. Administration and enforcement. The administration and enforcement of this code as it relates to elevators and conveyance devices is performed under the authority of the State of Minnesota. In the event the administration and enforcement of such code provisions by the state is interrupted, the city shall enter into an agreement with the state to maintain administration and enforcement. The agreement shall include any requirements set forth pursuant to the Minnesota Building Code. Such agreement shall terminate upon reinstatement of state authority.

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The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized ordinance. ORDINANCE 2021-007 By Goodman Intro & 1st Reading: 1/15/2021 Ref to: BIHZ 2nd Reading: 2/26/2021

Amending Title 5 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Building Code.

The City Council of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows:

Section 1. That Section 85.400 contained in Chapter 85, Building Code Established, be amended to read as follows:

85.400. Scope. Elevator work shall include work regulated by Minn. Rule Part 1300.0050 including but not limited to Chapter 1307.

Administration and enforcement. The administration and enforcement of this code as it relates to elevators and conveyance devices is performed under the authority of the State of Minnesota. In the event the administration and enforcement of such code provisions by the state is interrupted, the city shall enter into an agreement with the state to maintain administration and enforcement. The agreement shall include any requirements set forth pursuant to the Minnesota Building Code. Such agreement shall terminate upon reinstatement of state authority.

Section 2. That Sections 85.410 through 85.450 contained in Chapter 85, Building Code Established, be and are hereby repealed. 85.410. Licensing. Licensing to perform work on elevators and other regulated conveyance devices shall be pursuant to Minn. Statutes, Section 326B.164. 85.420. Permit required. A permit shall be required for elevator and other conveyance device work pursuant to the building code and the current version of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1, section 8.6. 85.430. Permit not required. A permit shall not be required for maintenance work such as lubrication, cleaning, and adjusting of equipment or for the replacement of worn or broken parts which are normal maintenance as defined in the current version of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1, section 8.6. Elevator work that does not require a permit shall be subject to licensing and any applicable code requirements. 85.440. Identification labels. The conveyance devices regulated by the building code shall bear an identification label having a number assigned and recorded by the construction code services (CCS) section of the community planning and economic development (CPED) department. Such labels shall be furnished and placed by the CCS section of the CPED department at a uniform location on or about the device or apparatus. Such identification labels shall not be removed without the permission of the building official.

85.450. Certificate of operation. No person shall use or maintain any conveyance device, as defined in the current version of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1, for which a certificate of operation registration fee shall have been established by Chapter 91, Article IV of this Code, without first

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having applied to and obtained from the building official a certificate of operation to do so. The certificate of operation shall expire on the last day of February of each year and shall be renewed annually on or before April 1 for as long as such equipment shall be used.

Section 3. That Article IV contained in Chapter 91, Fees, of the above-entitled ordinance be and is hereby repealed. ARTICLE IV. - ELEVATOR AND CONVEYANCE DEVICE PERMIT FEES 91.400. Definitions. For the purposes of calculating fees, elevator and other conveyance device work shall include work on those devices defined and regulated by Minn. Rule Part 1300.0050, Chapter 1307. 91.410. Fee required. The building official, before issuing any permit for elevator and other conveyance device work, shall require the payment by the applicant for such permit or registration of the fee or fees established in the Title 5 fee schedule pursuant to section 91.100 of this Code. 91.420. Fee calculation for elevator and conveyance device permits. The fee for permits for elevators and other conveyance devices shall be based on the following: (1) One and one-half (1.5) percent of the total valuation of the work. (2) Permits for temporary construction use of an elevator shall require payment of a permit fee established in the Title 5 fee schedule pursuant to section 91.100 of this Code. 91.430. Fee calculation for certificate of operation registration. Certificate of operation registration fees for elevators and other conveyance devices shall be as established in the Title 5 fee schedule pursuant to section 91.100 of this Code based on the following categories: (1) Power-driven passenger and freight elevator; (2) Material lift and dumbwaiter; (3) Escalator; (4) Orchestra lift and mechanical parking garage equipment; (5) Hand-powered elevator; (6) Platform lift; (7) Man-lift. Such certificate of operation registration shall expire on the last day of February each year. If registration is not filed and/or the registration fees therefor are not paid on or before April 1 of each year, the fees herein provided for such certificate of operation registration shall be doubled. No certificate of operation shall be required of elevators located entirely within single-family dwelling units within the city.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted, as amended.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0151 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the application for Prieto Taqueria Bar, 4751 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Prieto Taqueria Bar 2 LLC, BLLiquor, LIC390843, for an On Sale Liquor, with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment License, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0152 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the application for Cedar Inn, 4155 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Harry's Cedar Inn Inc, BLAmend, LIC392672, for an On Sale Wine, with Strong Beer, Limited Entertainment License (Upgrade), subject to final approval and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0153 The Minneapolis City Council hereby denies an appeal submitted by Ben Sandvig regarding the decision of the Heritage Preservation Commission denying a Certificate of Appropriateness (PLAN11769) to replace garage doors on the front elevation of the property located at 408 1st St N in the Warehouse Historic District.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, Goodman offered Resolution 2021R-043 granting approval for Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to undertake a housing project on behalf of Loring Towers MN Housing, L.P., for a project at 15 Grant St E, through the issuance of up to $30,000,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

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RESOLUTION 2021R-043 By Goodman

Granting approval to undertake a housing or redevelopment project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 383B.77, as amended.

Whereas, at the request of Loring Towers MN Housing, L.P., a New York limited partnership (the “Borrower”), the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “Issuer”) is proposing to issue one or more series of taxable or tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds or other obligations (the “Bonds”), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000, and apply the proceeds derived from the sale of the Bonds to make a loan (the “Loan”) to the Borrower; and Whereas, the Borrower has represented that it intends to apply the proceeds of the Loan to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, and equipping of an existing 230-unit multifamily rental housing development and facilities functionally related and subordinate thereto, known as Loring Towers Apartments and located at 15 E Grant Street in the City of Minneapolis (the “City”), for occupancy by persons and families of low and moderate income (the “Project”); and Whereas, the Issuer has represented to the City that on November 10, 2020, the Board of Commissioners of the Issuer (the “Board”) adopted a resolution granting preliminary approval to the issuance of the Bonds and directing a public hearing be held on a housing program and the proposed issuance of the Bonds thereunder to provide financing for the Project, and approving the submission of an application to the State of Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (“MMB”) for an allocation of bonding authority under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474A, as amended; and Whereas, the Issuer submitted an application for an allocation of bonding authority to MMB, and on January 12, 2021 received Certificate of Allocation No. 396 from MMB allocating bonding authority of the State of Minnesota to the Issuer in the amount of $25,000,000, pursuant to Chapter 474A; and Whereas, the Issuer has requested that the City approve the Project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 383B.77, as amended; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: That the Issuer’s work or undertakings to assist the Project are hereby approved within the meaning of Minn. Stat. Sec. 383B.77, subd. 3. Be It Further Resolved that the Bonds to be issued by the Issuer to finance the Project will not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City, or be secured by any taxing power of the City. Be It Further Resolved that the Finance Officer and other officers of the City are authorized and directed to furnish to Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, in its capacity as bond counsel to the Issuer with respect to the Project (“Bond Counsel”), certified copies of all proceedings and records of the City relating to this resolution and such other affidavits, certificates, and other documents as may be required by Bond Counsel, and all such certificates, affidavits, and other documents, including any heretofore furnished, shall constitute representations of the City as to the truth of all statements contained therein. Be It Further Resolved that it is hereby determined that any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the financing of the Project will be paid by the Borrower. It is understood and agreed by the Borrower that the Borrower shall indemnify the City against all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the City) arising with respect to the Project or the Bonds.

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Be It Further Resolved that this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its approval and publication. In accordance with the terms of Article IV, Section 4.4(d), of the Charter of the City, only the title of this resolution and a summary of this resolution conforming to Minnesota Statutes, Section 331A.01, subdivision 10, shall be published in the official newspaper of the City. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0154 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Approves up to $773,838 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) grant funds to Aliveness for its rapid rehousing program.

2. Approves up to $123,686 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) grant funds to HousingLink for its rapid rehousing program.

3. Approves up to $1,105,355 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) grant funds to Vail Place for its rapid rehousing program.

4. Approves up to $402,687 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) grant funds to Youth Link for its rapid rehousing program.

5. Authorizes a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County to administer Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) Rapid Rehousing Funds.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0155 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes a 5-year extension (through 2025) of the existing Participation Agreement with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) for the Small and Medium Multifamily Loan Program Pilot, and annual amendments to reflect increased City participation subject to annual appropriations.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0156 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Approves an application submitted by Joshua Howe, on behalf of Optimistic Partners, to rezone (PLAN11363) the property located at 655 19th Ave NE to add the Industrial Living Overlay District to establish a reception hall and three dwelling units within the existing building. 2. Passage of Ordinance 2021-008 amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized ordinance.

ORDINANCE 2021-008 By Goodman Intro & 1st Reading: 1/8/2018 Ref to: BIHZ 2nd Reading: 2/26/2021

Amending Title 20, Chapter 521 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.

The City Council of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows: Section 1. That Section 521.30 of the above-entitled ordinance be amended by changing the zoning district for the following parcels of land, pursuant to MS 462.357: Tract C, Registered Land Survey No. 1206, Hennepin County, Minnesota (655 19th Avenue NE – Plate #9) to add the IL Industrial Living Overlay District.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee, Goodman offered Ordinance 2021-009 amending Title 20, Chapters 525 and 537 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Administration and Enforcement and Accessory Uses and Structures, striking the owner- occupancy requirement pertaining to accessory dwelling units.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized ordinance.

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ORDINANCE 2021-009 By Gordon Intro & 1st Reading: 11/8/2019 Ref to: 2nd Reading: 2/26/2021

Amending Title 20, Chapter 537 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Accessory Uses and Structures.

The City Council of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows:

Section 1. That Section 537.110 of the above-entitled ordinance be amended to read as follows:

537.110. – Allowed accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses shall be allowed, subject to the following development standards:

Accessory dwelling units. Internal, attached, and detached accessory dwelling units shall be allowed accessory to a principal residential structure, subject to the following: (1) The principal residential structure shall be a permitted or conditional single-family or two-family dwelling, accessory dwelling units shall be prohibited accessory to all other uses. (2) No more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a zoning lot. (3) The creation of an accessory dwelling unit shall not create a separate tax parcel. (4) Balconies and decks shall not face an interior side yard. (5) Rooftop decks shall not be allowed. (6) An owner of the property must occupy at least one (1) dwelling unit on the zoning lot as their primary place of residence. a. If an owner is unable or unwilling to fulfill the requirements of this section, the owner shall remove those features of the accessory dwelling unit that make it a dwelling unit. Failure to do so will constitute a violation of this section. b. Prior to issuance of a permit establishing an accessory dwelling unit, the owner(s) shall file with the Hennepin County recorder a covenant by the owner(s) to the City of Minneapolis stating that the owner(s) agree to restrict use of the principal and accessory dwelling units in compliance with the requirements of this section and notify all prospective purchasers of those requirements. c. The covenant shall run with the land and be binding upon the property owner, their heirs and assigns, and upon any parties subsequently acquiring any right, title, or interest in the property. The covenant shall be in a form prescribed by the zoning administrator that includes the legal description of the zoning lot. The property owner(s) shall return the original covenant with recording stamp to the zoning administrator before the building permit for the accessory dwelling unit is issued. d. At the request of a property owner and upon an inspection finding that an accessory dwelling unit has been removed from the owner's property, the zoning administrator shall record a release of any previously recorded covenant for that accessory dwelling unit.

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(7 6) Accessory dwelling units that are internal to a principal residential structure shall also comply with the following requirements: a. Internal accessory dwelling units are limited to eight hundred (800) square feet. The gross floor area of an internal accessory dwelling unit may exceed eight hundred (800) square feet only if the portion of the structure in which the accessory dwelling unit is located was in existence as of January 1, 2015. In no case shall the floor area of the internal accessory dwelling unit exceed the floor area of the first floor of the primary structure. b. The entire internal accessory dwelling unit shall be located on one (1) level. c. The creation of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in additional entrances facing the public street on the primary structure. d. Stairways leading to an attached accessory dwelling unit located above the ground floor of a principal residential structure shall be enclosed or located entirely to the rear of the principal residential structure. e. An owner of the property that includes an accessory dwelling unit that is internal to a principal residential structure, and where the accessory dwelling unit is not a separate dwelling unit under the Minnesota State Building Code, must occupy at least one (1) dwelling unit on the zoning lot as their primary place of residence. If an owner is unable or unwilling to fulfill the requirements of this section, the owner shall remove those features of the accessory dwelling unit that make it a dwelling unit. Failure to do so will constitute a violation of this section. 1. Prior to issuance of a permit establishing an accessory dwelling unit, the owner(s) shall file with the Hennepin County recorder a covenant by the owner(s) to the City of Minneapolis stating that the owner(s) agree to restrict use of the principal and accessory dwelling units in compliance with the requirements of this section and notify all prospective purchasers of those requirements. 2. The covenant shall run with the land and be binding upon the property owner, their heirs and assigns, and upon any parties subsequently acquiring any right, title, or interest in the property. The covenant shall be in a form prescribed by the zoning administrator that includes the legal description of the zoning lot. The property owner(s) shall return the original covenant with recording stamp to the zoning administrator before the building permit for the accessory dwelling unit is issued. 3. At the request of a property owner and upon an inspection finding that an accessory dwelling unit has been removed from the owner's property, the zoning administrator shall record a release of any previously recorded covenant for that accessory dwelling unit. (8 7) Accessory dwelling units that are attached to a principal residential structure shall also comply with the following requirements: a. The maximum gross floor area for an attached accessory dwelling unit shall be eight hundred (800) square feet. b. The creation of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in additional entrances facing the public street on the primary structure. c. Stairways leading to an internal accessory dwelling unit located above the ground floor of a principal residential structure shall be enclosed or located entirely to the rear of the principal residential structure. d. The primary exterior materials of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall match the primary exterior materials of the principal structure.

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e. Accessory dwelling units that are attached to a principal residential structure and established prior to March 6, 2021, and subject to a covenant of owner-occupancy shall remain subject to such covenant. At the request of the property owner and upon inspection by the building official verifying that the accessory dwelling unit meets the requirements for a dwelling unit under the Minnesota State Building Code, the zoning administrator shall record a release of such covenant. (9 8) Detached accessory dwelling units shall also comply with the following requirements: a. Except as authorized by variance, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed twenty-one (21) feet in height. b. The gross floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit, including any areas designed or intended to be used for the parking of vehicles and habitable floor area on all levels, shall not exceed one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet or sixteen (16) percent of the lot area, whichever is greater. In no case shall the gross floor area exceed one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet or exceed the gross floor area of the principal dwelling, whichever is less. c. When a lot includes a detached accessory dwelling unit, the combined floor area of the footprint of the detached accessory dwelling unit, and all other accessory structures and uses designed or intended to be used for the parking of vehicles, shall not exceed six hundred seventy-six (676) square feet or ten (10) percent of the lot area, whichever is greater, not to exceed one-thousand (1,000) square feet. d. The minimum interior side yard requirement for a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not be less than three (3) feet. e. The minimum rear yard requirement for a detached accessory dwelling unit may be reduced to three (3) feet, except where vehicle access doors face the rear lot line, in which case no reduction of the required yard is permitted. f. A detached accessory dwelling unit on a reverse corner lot shall be no closer to the side lot line adjacent to the street than a distance equal to two-thirds of the depth of the required front yard specified in the yard requirements table of the district of the adjacent property to the rear. Further, a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not be located within five (5) feet of a rear lot line that coincides with the side lot line of a property in a residence or office residence district. g. The distance between the detached accessory dwelling unit and the habitable portion of the principal residential structure shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. h. The primary exterior materials of the detached accessory structure shall be durable, including but not limited to masonry, brick, stone, wood, cement-based siding, or glass. i. Not less than five (5) percent of the total area of the façade of a detached accessory dwelling unit facing an alley or public street shall be windows. j. Exterior stairways shall be allowed, provided that the finish of the railing matches the finish or trim of the detached accessory dwelling unit. Raw or unfinished lumber shall not be permitted on an exterior stairway. k. Detached accessory dwelling units established prior to March 6, 2020, and subject to a covenant of owner-occupancy shall remain subject to such covenant. At the request of the property owner and upon an inspection by the building official verifying that the accessory dwelling unit meets the requirements for a dwelling unit under the Minnesota State Building Code, the zoning administrator shall record a release of such covenant.

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(10 9) The zoning administrator shall conduct the administrative review of all applications for an accessory dwelling unit. All findings and decisions of the zoning administrator shall be final, subject to appeal to the board of adjustment, as specified in Chapter 525, Administration and Enforcement. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

The POLICY & GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT Committee submitted the following report: Jenkins moved to refer to the Charter Commission on ordinance, to be submitted to the voters at the November 2, 2021, municipal election, proposing amendments to Article IV of the City Charter relating to City Council, pertaining to explicitly adding the City's authority to exercise power to control rents on private residential property in the City.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized charter amendment.

Amending Article IV of the City Charter relating to City Council: Function, to be submitted to the voters at the November 2, 2021, municipal election, pertaining to adding authority for the Council to adopt a rent control ordinance or a rent stabilization ordinance to regulate rents on private residential property in the City of Minneapolis and to submit a rent control or rent stabilization ballot question to qualified voters to regulate rents on private residential property in the City of Minneapolis.

The City Council of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows:

Section 1. That Article IV, Section 4.1 of the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to read as follows:

§ 4.1. - Function. (a) Governing body. The governing body is the City Council, in which the City's general legislative and policymaking authority resides. (b) Scope. The Council may act on the City's behalf in any matter, except where— (1) this charter reserves the action for a different board, commission, or committee; or (2) the action is inconsistent with this charter or otherwise unlawful. (c) Council as statutory board. (1) Generally. Where the law provides for municipal action through a board or commission, and this charter does not reserve that authority to a board or commission other than the Council, the Council must either— (A) itself serve as the board or commission for which the law provides, even if the board or commission is a statutory rather than a municipal agency; or (B) provide by ordinance for the board or commission, in which case— (i) the board's or commission's membership may (but need not) consist partly or wholly of Council members, and (ii) the Council may (but need not) organize the board or commission as a municipal department.

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(2) Board of appeal and equalization. The Council may provide under this section 4.1(c) for a board of appeal and equalization, in which case it may also provide that any such board must return to the Council the assessment rolls that the board has revised, in which case the Council may confirm the board's revisions or return the rolls to the board for further revision. (d) Franchises. The Council may grant and regulate any lawful franchise. (e) Licenses. The Council may grant a license only if the license expires within one year. (f) Liquor licenses. Subject to any other applicable law, the Council may grant a license for the sale of liquor. (1) Zoning. The Council may grant a liquor license only in an area zoned for commercial or industrial use, not for residence or office use. (2) Wine licenses. The Council may grant a license for the on-sale of wine, which may include the on-sale of intoxicating malt beverages, to a restaurant which otherwise qualifies for the license under each applicable law or ordinance. (3) On-site consumption. The Council must by ordinance establish standards for a restaurant holding a liquor license. (4) Other limits. The Council may by ordinance impose additional limits on granting a liquor license. (5) Other laws and ordinances apply. All laws and ordinances that otherwise apply to a licensed site remain applicable after the Council has granted a liquor license. (g) Rent stabilization. (1) Council adoption. The Council may adopt a rent control ordinance or a rent stabilization ordinance to regulate rents on private residential property in the City of Minneapolis. (2) Submission to voters. The Council may submit a rent control or rent stabilization ballot question to qualified voters to regulate rents on private residential property in the City of Minneapolis. It must be submitted at a general or special election on a date allowed under Minnesota election law. If more than half of the votes cast on the ballot question are in favor of its adoption, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days from the date of the election or at such other time as is fixed in the ordinance.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

Jenkins moved to refer to the Charter Commission an ordinance, to be submitted to the voters at the November 2, 2021, municipal election, proposing amendments to Article I of the City Charter relating to General Provisions, pertaining to adding initiative and referendum for the sole purpose of exercising the City's authority to control rents on private residential property in the City.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished charter amendment.

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Amending Article I of the City Charter relating to General Provisions: Powers, to be submitted to the voters at the November 2, 2021, municipal election, pertaining to adding authority for registered voters of the City of Minneapolis to propose, by initiative, a rent stabilization ordinance to regulate rents on private residential property in the City of Minneapolis.

The City Council of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows:

Section 1. That Article I, Section 1.4 of the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to read as follows:

§ 1.4. - Powers.

(a) Powers plenary. The City, acting through the boards, commissions, committees, departments, and officers for which this charter or an ordinance provides, may exercise any power that a municipal corporation can lawfully exercise at common law. (1) Eminent domain. The City Council may, and any other authorized board may, establish the procedure by which the City exercises through that board its power of eminent domain, including the procedure for any appeal from an award in condemnation. (2) Infrastructure. The City may establish, plan, build, maintain, regulate, and otherwise provide for public ways and works and any other infrastructure necessary or convenient for its residential and economic development; for the comfort, convenience, health, safety, or welfare of its residents; or for the efficient delivery of municipal services. (b) Laws excepting home-rule cities. Whenever a law grants a power or an option to cities generally or to cities of a certain class, but excepts cities having adopted a home-rule charter, the City may nevertheless exercise the power or option if that exercise is not inconsistent with this charter, notwithstanding its having adopted this charter. (c) Immunity. The City enjoys immunity from suit and liability for any injury resulting from— (1) the defective condition of an ungraded street; (2) the ground's insufficiency where a sidewalk can go but no sidewalk has been built; and (3) any other act, omission, or condition for which a municipal corporation enjoys immunity at common law or by general or special law. (d) Unmentioned powers. This charter's mention of certain powers does not limit the City's powers to those mentioned. (e) Rent stabilization initiative. Registered voters of the City have the right to propose a rent stabilization ordinance by initiative. (1) Petition initiation. A rent stabilization initiative may be initiated by a petition signed by registered voters of the City equal in number to five (5) percent of the total votes cast at the last previous state general election in the City. (2) Contents and timeline for petition; ballot formatting. The City Clerk is responsible for creating and maintaining rent stabilization initiative petition processes, which must include, at a minimum: (1) the requirements for the contents of the petition; (2) the timeline for submitting a petition to the City Clerk; (3) the timeline for curing an insufficient petition; (4) the timeline for the City Clerk to submit the petition to the City Council; and (5) the technical formatting requirements for ballot questions. The City Clerk must ensure these petition processes comply with applicable Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules, and may consider, as a guide, petition requirements and processes for amendments to this charter. The City

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Clerk may amend these petition processes from time to time, including as needed to comply with applicable Minnesota election law, other laws, and interpretations of laws. (3) Full petition filed with City Clerk. A rent stabilization initiative petition may consist of one or more papers, but they must be assembled and filed with the City Clerk as one instrument. Any rent stabilization initiative petition will be deemed received by the City Council when it is timely filed with the City Clerk. There is no filing fee for filing such a petition. (4) City Clerk and City Attorney requirements. Once the rent stabilization initiative petition is timely filed with the City Clerk, the City Clerk and City Attorney must do the following: (A) City Clerk technical review. The City Clerk must determine whether the petition is signed by registered voters of the City equal in number to five (5) percent of the total votes cast at the last previous state general election in the City. The City Clerk must ensure other technical petition requirements, including those in the City Clerk’s rent stabilization initiative petition processes, are met. The results of this technical review must be provided to the City Council. (B) City Attorney legal analysis. If all of the technical petition requirements are met, the City Attorney must analyze if the proposed ordinance complies with constitutional, federal, state, and other law. The results of this legal analysis must be provided to the City Council. (5) City Council action on petition. Within 150 days of receiving the rent stabilization initiative petition, the City Council must take action as follows: (A) If the City Clerk reports that the petition meets all of the technical requirements, do one of the following: (i) Enact the ordinance without change. (ii) Direct the City Clerk to submit a ballot question on the ordinance to the qualified voters at a general or special election on a date allowed under Minnesota election law. (iii) Direct the City Clerk to not submit a ballot question on the ordinance to the qualified voters at a general or special election on a date allowed under Minnesota election law. A direction not to submit the ballot question must be based on the results of the legal analysis. (B) If the City Clerk reports that the petition does not meet all of the technical requirements, file the results of the technical review of the City Clerk. (6) Ballot question. (A) The form of the ballot must be fixed by the City Council.

(B) If more than half of the votes cast on the ballot question are in favor of its adoption, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days from the date of the election or at such other time as is fixed in the ordinance.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson (11) Noes: Goodman, Palmisano (2) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0157 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following relating to the Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee: 1. Approves the following Council appointments for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2021, and ending December 31, 2022: Erica Mauter, Seat 11, Ward 6; James Brown, Seat 15, Ward 8; Matt Kazinka, Seat 17, Ward 9; Risa Hustad, Seat 21, Ward 11; and Luke Cunningham, Seat 23, Ward 12. 2. Approves the following Council reappointments for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2021, and ending December 31, 2022: Dan Miller, Seat 2, Ward 1; Amity Foster, Seat 5, Ward 3; Jeffrey Strand, Seat 7, Ward 4; Thorbjorn Adam, Seat 12, Ward 6; John Bernstein, Seat 13, Ward 7; William Gullickson, Seat 14, Ward 7; Steve Brandt, Seat 16, Ward 8; Katie Jones, Seat 19, Ward 10; Willie Bridges, Seat 22, Ward 11; and Scott Engel, Seat 24, Ward 12.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Policy & Government Oversight Committee, Jenkins offered Resolution 2021R-044 establishing the 2021 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-044 By Fletcher

Establishing the 2021 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Whereas, pursuant to Minneapolis City Charter §4.1(c)(2), the City Council is authorized to establish a special board of review and to delegate to this special board of review the powers and duties of the local board of appeal and equalization, as provided under Minnesota Statutes 1975, Section 274.01, subdivision 2; and

Whereas, the City Council, pursuant to said law, hereby desires to establish the said special board of review to have the powers and to perform the duties of the local board of appeal and equalization;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the 2021 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization is hereby established, as follows:

1. Three (3) or more persons appointed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor shall constitute a special board of review, pursuant to Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Chapter 32, which shall have and exercise the powers and duties prescribed by law for the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. At least one (1) member so appointed shall be an appraiser, a realtor, or an individual familiar with property valuations in the city. At least one member so appointed shall be a freeholder of the City of Minneapolis. Individuals so appointed to the Board of Appeal and Equalization shall be paid a sum of

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One-hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125.00) for each half-day actually serving as a member of the Board.

2. The City Clerk shall convene the Board on or after April 19, 2021, after which the Board shall proceed to conduct hearings on appeals to the classification and/or market value assessment of properties within the City of Minneapolis, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1975, Section 274.01, subdivision 1. After completing its hearings, the Board shall fix the assessment to each property considered and submit the assessment rolls to the City Clerk.

3. The City Clerk shall submit to the City Council the assessment rolls of the City together with the actions of the Board of Appeal and Equalization on all hearings conducted and its recommendations to increase, sustain, or decrease the market valuations of such properties subject to appeal, and the City Council shall confirm the same or return the same to the Board of Appeal and Equalization for further revisions to be again reported to the City Council.

4. After the City Council has confirmed the City’s assessment rolls, the Board of Appeal and Equalization shall have been deemed to have completed its function and shall adjourn.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0159 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the settlement of the officer conduct lawsuit in Habso Khalif v. City of Minneapolis, et al., PM No. 20-08464 and Civ. No. 20-1354 (D. Minn.), by payment of $30,000 to The Law Office of Zorislav R. Leyderman IOLTA Trust, and authorizes the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0160 Jenkins moved to authorize the Police Department to enter into mutual aid agreements, effective March 1, 2021, through March 1, 2024, with other law enforcement agencies for reciprocal law enforcement assistance to include personnel, equipment and available resources in the amount of $1,500,000, in order to establish reimbursement rates and related terms for services if state SAFE funds are not available.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Fletcher, Cunningham, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (11) Noes: Gordon, Ellison (2) Absent: (0) Adopted. Approved by Mayor Jacob Frey 3/1/2021. (Published 3/2/2021) COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0161 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Authorizes an agreement with the State of Minnesota to provide the City of Minneapolis public assistance for response and recovery expenses incurred due to fires during the period of May 27, 2020, through June 3, 2020. 2. Accepts public assistance from the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, to provide reimbursement for the damages resulting from fire during the period of May 27, 2020, through June 3, 2020. 3. Authorizes the Chief Finance Officer to make any necessary appropriation adjustments to allow departments to receive and spend funds. 4. Passage of Resolution 2021R-045 approving appropriation of funds to Fund No. 01600, Department No. 1260100, in the estimated amount of $14,658,865.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-045 By Fletcher

Amending the 2020 General Appropriation Resolution.

Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the above-entitled resolution, as amended, be further amended to reflect the acceptance of State Public Assistance in response to the fires to public infrastructure due to civil unrest from May 27, 2020, to

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June 3, 2020, increasing the budget in Fund 01600, Department 1260100, in the estimated amount of $14,658,865. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0162 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Accepts Emergency Rental Assistance funding of $12,859,957.60 from the U.S. Treasury to provide emergency rental assistance. 2. Passage of Resolution 2021R-046 approving appropriation of federal emergency rental assistance funds to the Community Planning & Economic Development Department. 3. Approves the allocation of $6,429,978.80 in federal Emergency Rental Assistance funds for the Emergency Rental Assistance Tenant Application Program. 4. Adopts the Program Guidelines for the Emergency Rental Assistance Tenant Application Program. 5. Authorizes a contract with NorthPoint or affiliated entities for up to $2,000,000 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Tenant Application Program. 6. Authorizes a contract with Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) or affiliated entities for up to $1,000,000 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Tenant Application Program. 7. Authorizes a contract with Lutheran Social Service (LSS) or affiliated entities for up to $1,000,000 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Tenant Application Program. 8. Authorizes a contract with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority or affiliated entities for up to $750,000 to administer the Emergency Rental Assistance Tenant Application Program. 9. Adopts the Program Guidelines for the Multi-Jurisdictional Emergency Rental Assistance Landlord Application Program. 10. Approves the allocation of $6,429,978.80 in federal Emergency Rental Assistance funds for the Multi- Jurisdictional Emergency Rental Assistance Landlord Application Program. 11. Authorizes a Joint Powers Agreement with any or all of the following jurisdictions for execution of the Multi-Jurisdictional Emergency Rental Assistance Landlord Application Program, conditioned on said jurisdictions having adopted identical Program Guidelines and allocated funding to the Multi- Jurisdictional Emergency Rental Assistance Landlord Application Program: St. Paul, Dakota County, Hennepin County, and Ramsey County. 12. Authorizes a contract with all other parties to the Joint Powers Agreement and with Family Housing Fund or affiliated entities, to act as Program Administrator for the Multi-Jurisdictional Emergency Rental Assistance Landlord Application Program. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-046 By Fletcher

Amending The 2021 General Appropriation Resolution.

Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the above-entitled resolution, as amended, be further amended by increasing the appropriation for Community Planning and Economic Development Department Fund (01300-8900220) by $12,859,957.60 and increasing the revenue estimate in Community Planning and Economic Development Department (01300-8900900-321018) by $12,859,957.60.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0163 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes contracts with community organizations for up to $1,181,500 to engage service providers for public safety, communications and engagement services related to the upcoming trials in the killing of George Floyd.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0164 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Accepts a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, in the amount of $500,000, for Minneapolis Convention Center relief. 2. Authorizes a contract with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the grant. 3. Passage of Resolution 2021R-047 approving appropriation of funds to the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-047 By Fletcher

Amending The 2021 General Appropriation Resolution.

Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the above-entitled resolution, as amended, be further amended by increasing the appropriation for the Minneapolis Convention Center (01760 8650130 task 865DEED) by $500,000 and increasing the revenue estimate (01760 8650130) by $500,000.

On behalf of the Policy & Government Oversight Committee, Jenkins offered Resolution 2021R-048 supporting the Oromo and Tigray communities in Minneapolis.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-048 By Osman

Supporting the Oromo and Tigray communities in Minneapolis. Whereas, Ethiopia is an ethnically diverse country, with 110 million people and it has been a strategic partner to the United States; and Whereas, the Oromo are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, and Minnesota is home to the largest Oromo diaspora population in the United States of America and the world; and Whereas, on June 29, 2020, the assassination of Haacaaluu Hundessa, a popular Oromo singer and activist, was followed by a violent response from the Government of Ethiopia; and Whereas, the response has seen the arrest and detention of prominent Oromo activists and political leaders; and Whereas, those leaders, including Bekele Gerba one of the most important figures in Oromo advocacy, and Jawar Mohammed, a Minnesotan who started an international news network to give voice to the Oromo people have been held in unsafe conditions; and Whereas, numerous human rights groups have accused the Ethiopian government of perpetrating further violations, including random arrests, killings, and torture during the aftermath of the assassination; and

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Whereas, Gerba, Mohammed, and thousands of others are kept in crowded and unsanitary jails, military camps, and underground detention centers, with inadequate medical care exposing them to COVID-19 and other illnesses; and Whereas, the Ethiopian government has also denied residents the free flow of information through shutting down internet access and social media networks; and Whereas, starting on January 27, 2021, Bekele Gerba, Jawar Mohammed, and others have partaken in an extended hunger strike, bringing international attention to the actions of the Ethiopian government; and Whereas, the prisoners are using their hunger strike to bring national and international attention to their demands that political prisoners be released, opposition parties be allowed to operate freely and participate in upcoming elections, and to end the mistreatment of their family members and visitors by prison officials; and Whereas, the Tigray region has also been the site of a growing humanitarian crisis with the displacement of thousands of civilians, allegations of war crimes and atrocities, and millions more experiencing hunger because necessary aid has been blocked; and Whereas, the tragedy unfolding in Oromia, the continued war in the Tigray region, and state sponsored terror deeply effects the Oromo Community in Minnesota; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: That the City Council and Mayor hereby support the Oromo community and the people of Ethiopia, and call for the cessation of all violence and state sponsored oppression, access to unimpeded international humanitarian aid, the restoration of communications services in Oromia and Tigray, the release of all political prisoners, an independent investigation into crimes perpetrated by the Ethiopian government, free and fair elections which all parties can participate, and the beginning of a national dialogue which will invite healing and growth. On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

The PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY Committee submitted the following report: COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0165 The Minneapolis City Council hereby approves the following relating to the Public Health Advisory Committee: 1. Council appointment for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and ending Dec. 31, 2021: Anjoli Punjabi, Seat 19, Ward 13.

2. Council appointment for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2021, and ending Dec. 31, 2022: Babette Apland, Seat 18, Ward 7.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0166 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for mobile mental health response, as set forth in Legislative File No. 2021-00227 on file in the Office of the City Clerk.

The TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS Committee submitted the following report: On behalf of the Transportation & Public Works Committee, Reich offered Resolution 2021R-049 ordering the work to proceed and adopting the special assessments for the Phillips South, Powderhorn, and 35th St E Street Resurfacing Project No. 2337C as part of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-049 By Reich

Ordering the work to proceed and adopting the special assessments for the Phillips South, Powderhorn, and 35th St E Street Resurfacing Project No. 2337C as part of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program.

Whereas, a public hearing was held on February 17, 2021, in accordance with Minneapolis City Charter, Article IX, Section 9.6(c), and Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 24.110, to consider the proposed improvements as designated in Resolution 2020R-387, passed December 18, 2020, to consider the proposed special assessments as on file in the Public Works Special Assessment Office, and to consider all written and oral objections and statements regarding the proposed improvements and the proposed special assessments;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the Department of Public Works is hereby ordered to proceed and do the work as designated in said Resolution 2020R-387, passed December 18, 2020.

Be It Further Resolved that the proposed special assessments in the total amount of $1,697,780.28 for the Phillips South, Powderhorn, and 35th St E Street Resurfacing Project (Levy No. 01027, 2337C), as on file in the Public Works Special Assessment Office, are hereby adopted and assessed against the benefited properties.

Be It Further Resolved that the number of successive equal annual principal installments by which the special assessments of more than $150 may be paid shall be fixed at five (5) and that the interest be charged at an interest rate of 2.4%, with collection of the special assessments to begin on the 2022 real estate tax statements.

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Be It Further Resolved that the number of installments by which the special assessments of $150 or less may be paid shall be fixed at one (1) and that the interest be charged at an interest rate of 2.1%, with collection of the special assessments to begin on the 2022 real estate tax statements.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Transportation & Public Works Committee, Reich offered Resolution 2021R-050 requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City’s issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $1,697,780.28 for the purpose of paying the assessed cost of street improvements in the Phillips South, Powderhorn, and 35th St E Street Resurfacing Project No. 2337C.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-050 By Fletcher

Requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City’s issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $1,697,780.28 for certain purposes other than the purchase of public utilities.

Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the Board of Estimate and Taxation be requested to authorize the City to incur indebtedness and issue and sell City of Minneapolis bonds for the purpose of paying the assessed cost of street improvements in the Phillips South, Powderhorn, and 35th St E Street Resurfacing Project No. 2337C, to be assessed against benefited properties as estimated by the City Council, which assessments shall be collectible in five (5) successive annual installments, payable in the same manner as real estate taxes.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Transportation & Public Works Committee, Reich offered Ordinance 2021-010 amending Title 17 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks, amending advisory board compositions in the Dinkytown, Eat Street, Stadium Village, Linden Hills, Lowry Hill, 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South, Bloomington-Lake, Chicago-Lake, and East Lake Street Special Service Districts, and changing the name of the 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South Special Service District to the 48th & Chicago Special Service District.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized ordinance.

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ORDINANCE 2021-010 By Reich Intro & 1st Reading: 1/29/2021 Ref to: TPW 2nd Reading: 2/26/2021

Amending Title 17 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Streets and Sidewalks.

The City Council of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows:

Section 1. That Section 444.90 contained in Chapter 444, Dinkytown Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

444.90. - Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the Dinkytown Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) five (5) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, shall be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each even- numbered year, the first term to commence in 1994. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(b) The advisory board shall advise the city council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements and the furnishing of special services in the district. It shall make recommendations to the city council on requests and complaints of owners, occupants, and users of property within the district and members of the public.

(c) Before the adoption of any proposal by the city council to provide services or impose taxes or service charges within the district, the advisory board of the district must have an opportunity to review and comment upon the proposal.

(d) Upon or after the effective date of this ordinance the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of nine (9) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the Dinkytown Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 1993. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 14.180.

Section 2. That Section 448.90 contained in Chapter 448, Eat Street Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

448.90. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the Eat Street Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of five (5) three (3) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, shall be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each odd numbered year, the first term to commence in 1997. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

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(d) Upon or after the effective date of this ordinance, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of nine (9) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the Nicollet Avenue South Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 1996. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, section 14.180.

Section 3. That Section 450.90 contained in Chapter 450, Stadium Village Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

450.90. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the Stadium Village Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of five (5) three (3) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, shall be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each even numbered year, the first term to commence in 1998. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(d) Upon or after the effective date of this ordinance, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of nine (9) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the Stadium Village Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 1997. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, section 14.180.

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Section 4. That Section 452.90 contained in Chapter 452, Linden Hills Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

452.90. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the Linden Hills Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) five (5) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, shall be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each even- numbered year, the first term to commence in 2000. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2 Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(d) Upon or after the effective date of this ordinance, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of seven (7) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the Linden Hills Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 1999. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 14.180.

Section 5. That Section 454.90 contained in Chapter 454, Lowry Hill Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

454.90. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the Lowry Hill Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) three (3) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, shall be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each even numbered year, the first term to commence in 2001. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(b) Advisory board shall advise the city council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements and the furnishing of special services in the district. It shall make recommendations to the city council on requests and complaints of owners, occupants, and users of property within the district and members of the public.

(c) Before adoption of any proposal by the city council to provide services or impose taxes or service charges within the district, the advisory board of the district must have an opportunity to review and comment upon the proposal.

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(d) Upon or after the effective date of this ordinance, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of nine (9) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as the South Hennepin Avenue Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 1995. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, section 14.180.

Section 6. That the Title of Chapter 457 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows:

48TH STREET EAST AND CHICAGO AVENUE SOUTH 48TH & CHICAGO SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Section 7. That Section 457.90 contained in Chapter 457, 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

457.90. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South 48th & Chicago Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of five (5) three (3) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, shall be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each even-numbered year, the first term to commence in 2002. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(d) Upon or after the effective date of this chapter, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of five (5) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the 48th Street East and Chicago Avenue South Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 2001. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 14.180.

Section 8. That Section 460.110 contained in Chapter 460, Bloomington-Lake Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

460.110. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the Bloomington-Lake Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of five three (3) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, may be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each odd- numbered year, the first term to commence in 2009. All board members shall be appointed in

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conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(c) Before the adoption of any proposal by the city council to provide services or service charges within the district, the advisory board of the district must have an opportunity to review and comment upon the proposal.

(d) Upon or after the effective date of this chapter, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of five members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the Bloomington-Lake Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 2008. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, section 14.180.

Section 9. That Section 461.110 contained in Chapter 461, Chicago-Lake Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

461.110. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the Chicago-Lake Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of five (5) three (3) members, who are residents of the district or owners of property within the district, may be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each odd- numbered year, the first term to commence in 2009. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2 Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(b) The advisory board shall advise the city council in connection with the construction, maintenance and operation of improvements and the furnishing of special services in the district. It shall make recommendations to the city council on requests and complaints of owners, occupants and users of property within the district and members of the public.

(d) Upon or after the effective date of this chapter, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of five (5) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the Chicago-Lake Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 2008. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, section 14.180.

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Section 10. That Section 462.110 contained in Chapter 462, East Lake Street Special Service District, be amended to read as follows:

462.110. Advisory board. (a) An advisory board to be known as the East Lake Street Special Service District Advisory Board consisting of seven (7) five (5) members, who are residents of the district, owners of property within the district, owners or operators of a business located within the district or their designated representative may be appointed by the city council for terms of two (2) years each odd- numbered year, the first term to commence in 2009. All board members shall be appointed in conformance with the city's open appointments ordinance as outlined in Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 2, Chapter 14.180. Any vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made and shall be for the unexpired term. Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed.

(d) Upon or after the effective date of this chapter, the city council may appoint a temporary advisory board consisting of nine (9) members who shall be required to have the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) of this section. Said temporary advisory board shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of, and shall be known as, the East Lake Street Special Service District Advisory Board from its date of appointment through December 31, 2008. In appointing the temporary advisory board members, the city council shall not be bound by the provisions of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 14.180.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0168 The Minneapolis City Council hereby: 1. Approves the following appointments to the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit (BLRT) Project Community Advisory Committee (CAC) beginning March 1, 2021: Giuseppe Marrari, Ward 5; Cathy Spann, Ward 5; and PeggySue Imihy, Ward 4. 2. Approves the following appointments to the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit (BLRT) Project Business Advisory Committee (BAC) beginning March 1, 2021: Kenya McKnight, Black Women’s Wealth Alliance, Ward 5; Christopher Webley, New Rules, Ward 5; and Jimmy Loyd, Pillsbury United Communities, Ward 4. 3. Waives the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinances 14.180) for Jimmy Loyd.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0169 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an agreement with Northern States Power (Xcel Energy) for the electrical supply component of the Twin Cities Electric Vehicle Mobility Network.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0170 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), to accept up to $6,000 in funding from the MnDOT Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program, for landscaping improvements within the interstate right-of-way at the intersection of Penn Ave S and Mount View Ave, to be installed and maintained by the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association (BMNA).

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0171 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an agreement with the Metropolitan Council, in the amount of $34,000, for the replacement and modernization of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) along the Central Ave NE corridor between 2nd Ave S and St. Anthony Pkwy.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0173 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to Contract No. COM0002676 with B and L Supply, Inc., in the amount of $272,880 for a total amount not to exceed $545,760, for the purchase of additional LED street light fixture equipment.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0174 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to Contract No. COM0002508 with Minger Construction Companies, Inc., in the amount of $71,974.15 for a total amount not to exceed $2,207,209.15, for additional work required due to unforeseen conditions for the Hennepin Ave Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Phase 2, all in accordance with City specifications.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0175 The Minneapolis City Council hereby authorizes an increase to Contract No. C-44480 with Safety Signs LLC, in the amount of $2,107,220 for a total amount not to exceed $4,039,830, for the rental of additional traffic control devices.

On behalf of the Transportation & Public Works Committee, Reich offered Resolution 2021R-051 designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the 42nd St E (46th Ave S to W River Pkwy), Phase I of the Luella Anderson Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 2330 (PV131).

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-051 By Reich

Designating the location and improvements proposed to be made in the 42nd St E (46th Ave S to W River Pkwy), Phase I of the Luella Anderson Street Reconstruction Project, Special Improvement of Existing Street No. 2330 (PV131).

Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the following existing streets within the City of Minneapolis are hereby designated to be improved, pursuant to the provisions of Minneapolis City Charter, Article IX, Section 9.6(c), by full removal of the existing road, sidewalk, new pavement, new curb and gutter, utility improvements, trees, new signage, and new pavement markings:

42nd St E from 46th Ave S to W River Pkwy Edmund Blvd from 42nd St E to 0.07 miles north of 42nd St E.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0176 The Minneapolis City Council hereby adopts a report receiving a cost estimate of $2,761,291 for street reconstruction improvements and a list of benefited properties for the 42nd St E (46th Ave S to W River Pkwy), Phase I of the Luella Anderson Street Reconstruction Project No. 2330 (PV131), as designated by Resolution 2021R-051, passed February 26, 2021, and directs that the City Engineer prepare a proposed Street Reconstruction Special Improvement Assessment against the list of benefited properties by applying the 2021 Uniform Assessment Rates.

Further, a public hearing is scheduled for March 31, 2021, in accordance with Minneapolis City Charter, Article IX, Section 9.6(c), and Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Section 24.110, to consider approving the reconstruction of the above-designated street location, the abandonment and removal of areaways in conflict with the project, and to consider the amount proposed to be assessed to each benefited property and the amount to be funded by the City.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Transportation & Public Works Committee, Reich offered Resolution 2021R-052 establishing the 50th and France Special Service District Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the City Council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in the 50th and France Special Service District.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-052 By Reich

Establishing the 50th and France Special Service District Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the City Council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in the 50th and France Special Service District.

Whereas, special service districts allow property owners in a commercial district to collectively impose service charges on properties to fund special amenities and enhanced services; and

Whereas, The City Council passed Ordinance 2015-026 on June 5, 2015, which established the 50th and France Special Service District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 428A, Sections 428A.01 through 428.10; and

Whereas, Section 428.90 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances provides the authority for the city to create an advisory board for the district to advise the City in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in a district; and

Whereas, each year prior to the imposition of any service charge, the advisory board of a district shall have an opportunity to review and comment on any proposal submitted to the governing body to provide services or impose service charges within the district;

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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the 50th and France Special Service District Advisory Board is hereby constituted and established to advise the Mayor, City Council, and the Public Works Department on recommending the most desired services and service levels in the district, an annual operating plan and budget, and a service charge methodology. The 50th and France Special Service District Advisory Board shall operate according to the following structure: 1. Number of members: 3 members. 2. Term Length: 3 years. 3. Term Limit: None. 4. Staggered Terms: None. 5. Compensation: None. 6. Open appointment process: Appointments shall be subject to the City’s Open Appointments Policy and Procedures, pursuant to the provisions contained in Chapter 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. 7. Public hearings held for appointees: No. 8. Residency requirement: Advisory Board members must live in Minneapolis, pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. The residency requirement may be waived. 9. Membership structure: 3 voting members appointed by the City Council. Board Members must own property, or represent an owner of property, that pays the special service district’s annual service charge. A property owner, or ownership entity, may occupy no more than one advisory board position regardless of the number of properties owned within the special service district. 10. Supporting department: Public Works. 11. Reporting requirements: Board staff shall submit an annual operating plan and budget describing proposed district operations for the year. 12. Selection of officers: Board staff shall facilitate the meetings. 13. Open meetings: Meetings shall be open to the public, subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Transportation & Public Works Committee, Reich offered Resolution 2021R-053 establishing the 54th & Lyndale Special Service District Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the City Council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in the 54th & Lyndale Special Service District.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

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RESOLUTION 2021R-053 By Reich

Establishing the 54th & Lyndale Special Service District Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the City Council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in the 54th & Lyndale Special Service District.

Whereas, special service districts allow property owners in a commercial district to collectively impose service charges on properties to fund special amenities and enhanced services; and

Whereas, The City Council passed Ordinance 2014-019 on May 9, 2014, which established the 54th & Lyndale Special Service District, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 428A, Sections 428A.01 through 428.10; and

Whereas, Section 432.90 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances provides the authority for the city to create an advisory board for the district to advise the City in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in a district; and

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis:

That the 54th & Lyndale Special Service District Advisory Board is hereby constituted and established to advise the Mayor, City Council, and the Public Works Department on recommending the most desired services and service levels in the district, an annual operating plan and budget, and a service charge methodology. The 54th & Lyndale Special Service District Advisory Board shall operate according to the following structure: 1. Number of members: 3 members. 2. Term Length: 3 years. 3. Term Limit: None. 4. Staggered Terms: None. 5. Compensation: None. 6. Open appointment process: Appointments shall be subject to the City’s Open Appointments Policy and Procedures, pursuant to the provisions contained in Chapter 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. 7. Public hearings held for appointees: No. 8. Residency requirement: Advisory Board members must live in Minneapolis, pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. The residency requirement may be waived. 9. Membership structure: 3 voting members appointed by the City Council. Board Members must own property, or represent an owner of property, that pays the special service district’s annual service charge. A property owner, or ownership entity, may occupy no more than one advisory board position regardless of the number of properties owned within the special service district.

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10. Supporting department: Public Works. 11. Reporting requirements: Board staff shall submit an annual operating plan and budget describing proposed district operations for the year. 12. Selection of officers: Board staff shall facilitate the meetings. 13. Open meetings: Meetings shall be open to the public, subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

On behalf of the Transportation & Public Works Committee, Reich offered Resolution 2021R-054 establishing the West Broadway Improvement Special Service District Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the City Council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in the West Broadway Improvement Special Service District.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-054 By Reich

Establishing the West Broadway Improvement Special Service District Advisory Board to serve as an advisory board to the City Council in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in the West Broadway Improvement Special Service District. Whereas, special service districts allow property owners in a commercial district to collectively impose service charges on properties to fund special amenities and enhanced services; and Whereas, The City Council passed Ordinance 2019-026 on June 21, 2019, which renewed the establishment of the West Broadway Improvement Special District for an additional five-year period, through December 31, 2024, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 428A, Sections 428A.01 through 428.10; and Whereas, Section 434.90 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances provides the authority for the city to create an advisory board for the district to advise the City in connection with the construction, maintenance, and operation of improvements, and the furnishing of special services in a district; and Whereas, each year prior to the imposition of any service charge, the advisory board of a district shall have an opportunity to review and comment on any proposal submitted to the governing body to provide services or impose service charges within the district; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: That the West Broadway Improvement Special Service District Advisory Board is hereby constituted and established to advise the Mayor, City Council, and the Public Works Department on recommending the most desired services and service levels in the district, an annual operating plan and budget, and a service

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charge methodology. The West Broadway Improvement Special Service District Advisory Board shall operate according to the following structure: 1. Number of members: 5 members. 2. Term Length: 3 years. 3. Term Limit: None. 4. Staggered Terms: None. 5. Compensation: None. 6. Open appointment process: Appointments shall be subject to the City’s Open Appointments Policy and Procedures, pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. 7. Public hearings held for appointees: No. 8. Residency requirement: Advisory Board members must live in Minneapolis, pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances. The residency requirement may be waived. 9. Membership structure: 5 voting members appointed by the City Council. Board Members must own property, or represent an owner of property, that pays the special service district’s annual service charge. A property owner, or ownership entity, may occupy no more than one advisory board position regardless of the number of properties owned within the special service district. 10. Supporting department: Public Works. 11. Reporting requirements: Board staff shall submit an annual operating plan and budget describing proposed district operations for the year. 12. Selection of officers: Board staff shall facilitate the meetings. 13. Open meetings: Meetings shall be open to the public, subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0177 The Minneapolis City Council hereby accepts the low bid of Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc., submitted on Event No. 1222, in the amount of $1,317,301.54, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Signals and Pedestrian Improvements Project, and authorizes a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0178 The Minneapolis City Council hereby accepts the low bid of S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., submitted on Event No. 1297, in the amount of $3,479,129.35, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the Johnson St NE Street Reconstruction Project, from Lowry Ave to 18th Ave NE, and authorizes a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted. COUNCIL ACTION 2021A-0179 The Minneapolis City Council hereby accepts the low bid of Tiller Corporation, doing business as Commercial Asphalt Co., submitted on Event No. 1348, in the amount of $4,443,490, to provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for providing bituminous mixtures to the Public Works Department, and authorizes a contract for the service, all in accordance with City specifications.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS Fletcher, Schroeder, Gordon, and Ellison gave notice of intent to introduce at the next regular meeting of the City Council the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing, creating a new Chapter 246 entitled “Tenant Protections” and adding thereto provisions creating a right of first refusal and/or opportunity to purchase for tenants and qualified developers to the sale of rental housing.

INTRODUCTION & REFERRAL CALENDAR Pursuant to notice, Cunningham, Fletcher, and Schroeder moved to introduce the subject matter of an ordinance, to be submitted to the voters at the November 2, 2021, municipal election, proposing amendments to Article VIII of the Minneapolis City Charter relating to Officers and Other Employees, which was given its first reading and referred to the Public Health & Safety Committee, pertaining to the creation of a new Charter Department to provide public safety services, including law enforcement, and the removal of the Police Department as a standalone Charter Department.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

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RESOLUTIONS Bender moved to adopt Resolution 2021R-055 honoring Women’s History Month.

The following is the complete text of the unpublished summarized resolution.

RESOLUTION 2021R-055 By Bender, Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison. Osman, Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Schroeder, Johnson, and Palmisano

Honoring Women’s History Month. Whereas, Women's History Month traces its beginnings back to 1911 with the creation of International Women's Day, and Congress designating March 1987 as Women's History Month; and Whereas, the month of March is observed nationally as Women's History Month to promote equality and celebrate women's roles in history and society; and Whereas, Women's History Month acknowledges and honors numerous past and present educators, scientists, activists, pioneers, leaders, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and elders with special ceremonies and activities; and Whereas, on March 5th, we will celebrate International Women’s Day as an enterprise with the theme, Choose to Challenge, which honors the choice women have to name gender bias and inequities; and Whereas, challenging the status quo leads to change; and Whereas, we acknowledge that the women’s movement has historically left out Black, Indigenous, Transgender, and Women of Color; and Whereas, we choose to reflect on these movements and challenge the narrative going forward; and Whereas, 2021 has been a historic year for Women of Color, specifically celebrating the first Black woman Vice-President and the Black and Native women who led voter engagement efforts that led to historic elections across the country; and Whereas, celebrating these achievements must also be done by acknowledging that we are in the middle of multiple pandemics caused by the coronavirus, racism, and violence, BIPOC women are disproportionately impacted as they stand at the intersection of compounding barriers; and Whereas, we know that women overwhelmingly carry more burdens in households and caring for children as there continues to be a lack of an affordable child care system, too few workplace policies that support families, and school shutdowns forced many women to make difficult decisions and juggle increased demands for their time; and Whereas, the Women of Minneapolis Employee Network (WOMEN) will celebrate Women's History Month with events throughout the month that choose to challenge the status quo and celebrate Black, Indigenous, Transgender, and Women of Color by centering our events on their words and perspectives; and Whereas, all City employees are invited to choose to challenge with WOMEN in order to begin building a better and more equitable City enterprise; and

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Whereas, women employees make up approximately 29% of the City of Minneapolis workforce; and Whereas, the City of Minneapolis leadership strives to create an organization where women, especially Black, Indigenous, Transgender, and Women of Color, are equitably represented and thriving across departments and roles; and Whereas, to support women in the City of Minneapolis enterprise, WOMEN, was formed in 2017 as an Employee Resource Group for those interested in the advancement and empowerment of female employees; and Whereas, WOMEN envisions a working environment in which women employees are informed, empowered and confident in their access to the resources they need to accelerate their careers; and Whereas, all women are leaders, regardless of their formal roles or leadership positions; and Whereas, WOMEN offers women City employees Lean-In Circles for peer support, networking opportunities, and a policy resource group; and Whereas, WOMEN will offer the City of Minneapolis recommendations on action steps to support women employees in the City's workforce and develop their diverse voices and needs in City initiatives; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by The City Council of The City of Minneapolis: That the Mayor and Minneapolis City Council that we commemorate the achievements of women and their role in the development and history of the region and the nation, and we join in recognizing the annual celebration of Women's History Month.

On roll call, the result was: Ayes: Reich, Gordon, Fletcher, Cunningham, Ellison, Osman Goodman, Jenkins, Cano, Bender, Schroeder, Johnson, Palmisano (13) Noes: (0) Absent: (0) Adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

Casey Joe Carl, City Clerk

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