Minneapolis City Council AgendaFriday, July 25, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. Council Chamber, Room 317 City Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota NOTE: All cellular telephones, pagers and BlackBerry devices to be switched to a non-audible function during Council and Committee meetings. Present: Council President Johnson, Vice President Lilligren, Majority Leader Benson, Minority Leader Gordon, Council Members Ostrow, Hofstede, Goodman, Glidden, Schiff, Remington, Colvin Roy and Hodges 1. Roll call. 12-0 2. Adoption of the agenda. Action Taken: Adopted. 3. Acceptance of minutes of the regular meeting of July 11, 2008 and the adjourned session of July 18, 2008. Action Taken: Accepted. 4. Referral of petitions and communications and reports of the City officers to proper Council committees and departments. Action Taken: Referred. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEEStop of pageCommittee of the Whole - No ReportsCommittee of the Whole agenda of 7/10/2008 Community DevelopmentCommunity Development agenda of 7/15/2008 1. Mpls Housing Replacement Tax Increment Financing District II: Passage of Resolution adding 23 parcels & deleting 23 parcels from the district. Action Taken: Approved. 2. American Indian Community Development Corporation (re 2313 - 13th Ave S, 1913, 1919 and 1929 Columbus Ave S, and 726 and 730 E Franklin Ave): Approve extension of exclusive development rights. Action Taken: Approved. 3. Standard Plymouth LLC (a/k/a Standard Heating & air Conditioning, Inc) (re NE corner of 2nd St N & Plymouth Ave N): Approve request for MILES funding & extension of current closing deadline. Action Taken: Approved. 4. Park Dedication Fees: Approve directions to staff relating to methodology for imposition of fees on housing & commercial/industrial developments. Action Taken: Approved. Referred Reports to Ways & Means/Budget 5. Holmes Urban Renewal Plan: Passage of Resolution approving Modification No. 9 to the Plan and Modification No. 112 to the Common Development and Redevelopment and Redevelopment and Common Tax Increment Finance Plan, which expands the existing project area to include street right-of-way and 721 - 2nd St SE & designates 721 - 2nd St SE as appropriate for acquisition. Action Taken: Approved. 6. MN Department of Employment & Economic Development Redevelopment Grant Program: Passage of Resolution authorizing application for grant funding for redevelopment projects. Action Taken: Approved. 7. Target Center Drapery Replacement: Accept low bid of Tobins Lake Sales. Action Taken: Approved. 8. Target Center Acoustic Improvements: Accept responsive bid of Chicago Flyhouse, Inc. Action Taken: Approved. 9. Mpls Park & Recreation Board (re properties at 1610, 1622 and 1700 49th Ave N, 901 - 45th Ave N, 4959 Knox Ave N, 5201 Oliver Ave N and 5200 Penn Ave N: Approve amendment to terms of land exchange & deposit of land proceeds from resale of Park Board properties; Passage of Resolution approving appropriation. Action Taken: Approved. 10. Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA): Accept LHIA grant for City of Lakes Community Land Trust Affordability Initiative; Passage of Resolution approving appropriation. Action Taken: Approved. 11.HUD Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Grant (HOPWA): Approve funding from HOPWA grant to Metropolitan Council Housing & Redevelopment Authority & to Minnesota Aids Project. Action Taken: Approved. 12. Downtown East Parking Ramp: Approve amendment to purchase agreement between the City & Alatus Management LLC to a) allow possibility of two one-year extensions of option to purchase rights; & b) require that Alatus make payment to the City for each additional option year provided to Vikings or MSFC. Early signature by Mayor requested. Action Taken: Approved. Health, Energy & EnvironmentHealth, Energy & Environment agenda of 7/14/2008 Passage of Resolution amending Resolution entitled “Recognizing Youth Violence as a Public Health Program and Establishing a Youth Violence Prevention Steering Committee” to add the establishment of a Youth Violence Prevention Plan Executive Committee and a Youth Violence Prevention Citizen Advisory Committee. Action Taken: Approved. 2. Community Health Assessment and Action Plan: Authorize submit to Minnesota Department of Health the final components of the Community Health Assessment and Action Plans. Action Taken: Approved. Referred Reports to Ways & Means/Budget 3. Master Grant Contract with State of Minnesota: Execute five-year contract with State of Minnesota, acting as Minneapolis Board of Health, with individual projects and funding to be issued through Project Agreements; and Authorize Commissioner of Health to sign the individual Project Agreements as the Community Health Services Administrator for the City. Action Taken: Approved. 4. Lead Hazard Reduction: Accept additional grant award of $15,000 from Minnesota Department of Health to provide temporary lead safe housing to low income families displaced during lead hazard reduction activities; and Passage of Resolution approving appropriation. Action Taken: Approved. Intergovernmental Relations - No ReportsPublic Safety & Regulatory ServicesPublic Safety & Regulatory Services agenda of 7/16/2008 1. Fire Chief: Appoint Alex Jackson as Fire Chief for a term to expire January 4, 2010. Action Taken: Approved. 2. Tobacco Dealers: Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 281 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Tobacco Dealers, establishing location restrictions. Action Taken: Approved. 3. Business License Categories: Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 259 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: In General, adding additional business license categories that may be administratively approved by the Director of Licenses & Consumer Services. Action Taken: Approved. 4. Citizen Cafe (2403 E 38th St): Grant On-Sale Wine Class E with Strong Beer License. Action Taken: Approved. 5. Hotel Minneapolis (401 2nd Av S): Passage of Resolution granting On-Sale Liquor Class A with Sunday Sales License, subject to conditions. Action Taken: Approved. 6. J J Grocery (3201 Cedar): Passage of Resolution granting Grocery and Tobacco Dealers Licenses, subject to conditions. Action Taken: Approved. 7. U Garden Restaurant (2725 University Av SE): Passage of Resolution granting On-Sale Liquor Class A with Sunday Sales License, subject to conditions. Action Taken: Deleted from the agenda. 8. Conga Latin Bistro (501 E Hennepin Av): Passage of Resolution granting On-Sale Liquor Class B with Sunday Sales License, subject to conditions. Action Taken: Deleted from the agenda. 9. Las Mojarras Restaurant Bar (1507 E Lake St): Passage of Resolution granting On-Sale Liquor Class B with Sunday Sales License, subject to conditions. Action Taken: Approved. 10. Chambers Hotel (901 Hennepin Av): Passage of Resolution granting Valet License, subject to conditions. Action Taken: Approved. 11. Liquor, Wine and Beer Licenses: Passage of Resolution granting applications. Action Taken: Approved. 12. Business Licenses: Passage of Resolution granting applications. Action Taken: Approved. 13. Gambling Licenses: Passage of Resolution granting applications. Action Taken: Approved. 14. Public Assemblies: Passage of Resolution approving police policies during public assemblies. Action Taken: Approved, as amended. Referred Reports to Ways & Means/Budget 15. Second Precinct Buy Back: Passage of Resolution approving appropriation for police buy back contributed by Gabby’s Saloon & Eatery. Action Taken: Approved. 16. Intergovernmental Assistance: Execute agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety for reimbursement of costs to provide assistance to Cedar Rapids, Iowa during their flooding; and Passage of Resolution approving appropriation. Action Taken: Approved. 17. Fire Turn-Out Gear: Accept $40,000 from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America to purchase and maintain personal protective equipment; and Passage of Resolution approving appropriation. (9 votes) Action Taken: Approved. 18. 2005 Urban Area Security Initiative: Extend grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety to September 5, 2008 to continue efforts to strengthen terrorism response capabilities. Action Taken: Approved. 19. 2005 State Homeland Security Grant: Extend grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety to September 5, 2008 to continue support of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program. Action Taken: Approved. 20. 2005 State Homeland Security Grant: Extend grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety to September 5, 2008 to expend remaining grant funds. Action Taken: Approved. 21. 2005 State Homeland Security Grant: Extend grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Public Safety to September 5, 2008 to support ongoing efforts of Metropolitan Medical Response System. Action Taken: Approved. 22. 2008 Republican National Convention: Execute Joint Powers Agreement with City of St. Paul regarding public safety and reimbursement process related to the Republican National Convention. Action Taken: Approved. Transportation & Public WorksTransportation & Public Works agenda of 7/15/2008 1. Fiber Optic Communication Cable Lease Agreement: a) Authorize negotiation and execution of agreements with Minneapolis Venture LLC for the lease of fiber optic communication cable in the Gateway, Centre Village, and Downtown East parking ramps; and Action Taken: Approved. 2. Uptown Art Fair: Approve application for a large block event to be held August 1, 2, and 3, 2008. Action Taken: Approved. 3. The Village Arts Festival: Approve application for a large block event to be held August 16 and 17, 2008. Action Taken: Approved. 4. Railroad Crossing Signal Installation: Authorize execution of an agreement with the State of Minnesota and Minnesota Commercial Railroad for installation of a complete railroad crossing signal system on Broadway St NE east of Industrial Blvd. Action Taken: Approved. Referred Reports to Ways & Means/Budget 5. Bloomington Ave and 20th Ave S Street Resurfacing Projects: a) Passage of Resolution amending Resolution 2008R-199 decreasing the project boundaries for the 20th Ave S Resurfacing Project; Action Taken: Approved. 6. Xerxes Ave N Street Renovation Project (Plymouth Ave to McNair Ave): a) Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments for the project; and Action Taken: Referred back to Transportation & Public Works Committee. 7. Malcolm Ave SE Reconstruction Project (5th St SE to proposed Granary Road): a) Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments for the project; and Action Taken: Approved. 8. Marquette Ave & 2nd Ave Street Reconstruction/Transit Project: a) Passage of Resolution ordering the work to proceed and adopting special assessments projects; and Early signature by Mayor requested. Action Taken: Approved. 9. Marquette Ave & 2nd Ave Street Reconstruction/Transit Project: Accept qualified low bid (OP 6990) of Shaffer Consulting Co., Inc. for an amount not to exceed $18,521,484, including potential bonuses, for the reconstruction of Marquette and 2nd Aves. Early signature by Mayor requested. Action Taken: Approved. 10. Sidewalk Construction Contract Amendments: Authorize increase in sidewalk contracts, as follows, in order to utilize the full amount of the appropriation: a) Standard Sidewalk, Inc. by $22,105; b) Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. by $23,964.75; and c) Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. by $11,484.75. Action Taken: Approved. 11. Intex Contract Increase: Authorize increase in contract with Intex Corporation in the amount of $35,000 to cover the cost of washing drain rock. No additional appropriation required. Action Taken: Approved. 12. Cedar Lake Trail Right-of-Way: a) Passage of Resolution authorizing execution of an Interagency Agreement with Mn/DOT for federal participation in right-of-way; and Action Taken: Approved. 13. RFP for Structural Inspection and Testing Services: Authorize the issuance of an RFP for structural inspection and testing services of City-owned and/or operated parking ramps. Action Taken: Approved. 14. Lease of Office Space in Flour Exchange Building (310 4th Ave S): Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Larson Properties, LLC for office space at the Flour Exchange Building. Funding has been included in the current service level adjustments for 2009 in the Fire Department. Action Taken: Approved. 15. Lease of Office Space in Tri-Tech Building (331 2nd Ave S): Authorize negotiation and execution of amendments to contracts to allow the continued use of two suites in the Tri-Tech Building by Business Information Services through December 31, 2011. Action Taken: Approved. 16. Lease of City-Owned Office Space (418 4th St S): Authorize negotiation and execution of a new five-year lease with Goldberg Bonding, Inc. for office and storage space in the Jerry Haaf Municipal Parking Ramp. Action Taken: Approved. 17. Midtown Greenway Bike Center: Authorize increase in the contract with Frerichs Construction in the amount of $87,084.56 to allow payment of change orders for the Midtown Greenway Bike Center. No additional appropriation required. Action Taken: Approved. 18. Victory Memorial Parkway Improvements (between 42nd Ave N and Lake Dr): Authorize execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and the Metropolitan Council setting forth specific responsibilities of each party with respect to the improvements relating to Metro Transit bus operations on Victory Memorial Pkwy. Early signature by Mayor requested. Action Taken: Approved. 19. Use of Property Disposition Fund: a) Approve recommended changes in the City’s Financial Policies specifying that the proceeds of the Property Disposition Fund are to be used for implementing the City’s strategic real estate plan set forth in the Facilities, Space, and Asset Management Committee; and Action Taken: Approved. 20. Composting/Disposal Contracts: Sent forward without recommendation authorization of the negotiation and execution of a contract with RW Farms, LLC and/or Resource Recovery Technologies, LLC for the composting/disposal of street sweepings, yard wastes, and leaves. Action Taken: Postponed one cycle and referred back to Ways & Means/Budget Committee. 21. Bids: a) OP 6957, Accept low bid of Aduddell Roofing for roofing repairs; b) OP 6960, Accept low responsive bid of Crowley Company, Inc for the Columbia Heights Entrance Project; c) OP 6970, Accept low bid of Madsen-Johnson Corporation for the renovation of Pump Station No 4; d) OP 6976, Accept low responsive bid of Hawkins, Inc. for ferric sulfate; and e) OP 6981, Accept low bid of Hawkins, Inc. for sodium permanganate. Early signature by Mayor requested. Action Taken: Approved. Ways & Means/BudgetWays & Means/Budget agenda of 7/21/2008 1. Legal Settlement: Passage of Resolution approving settlement of the legal claims of Edith Madora Hudson v. City of Minneapolis and John Mills ($25,000). Action Taken: Approved. 2. Unisys Managed Services Contract: Approve amendment increasing Contract C-25200 to provide a Network Intrusion Detection System; and Passage of Resolution appropriating funds. Action Taken: Approved. 3. Unisys Managed Services Contract: Approve amendment increasing Contract C-25200 to provide laptops to the City Attorney’s Office; and Passage of Resolution appropriating funds. Action Taken: Approved. 4. Meter Coin Armored Car Services: Authorize issuance of a Request of Proposal (RFP); subject to approval by the PRC. Action Taken: Approved. 5. Appointed Position – Deputy Director Managed Services, BIS: Approve proposed appointed position allocated to grade 13, 595 points; and Passage of Salary Ordinance approving annual salary, effective July 16, 2008. Action Taken: Approved. 6. Appointed Position – Council Office Associate (13 positions): Approve proposed appointed position allocated to grade 5, 265 points; and Action Taken: Approved. 7. Collective Bargaining Agreements: Passage of Resolutions approving terms of 36-month collective bargaining agreements: Action Taken: Approved. 8. On-Street Parking Meter Contract: Adopt PRC findings and recommendations. Early Signature by Mayor Requested. Action Taken: Approved. 9. 35W Reimbursement: Accept $229,097 from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and Passage of Resolution appropriating funds. (9 votes) Action Taken: Approved. 10. Department Appropriations: Passage of Resolution appropriating funds to departments using 2008 contingency funds. Action Taken: Approved. 11. Meet Minneapolis Contract: Approve study using an outside vendor with industry expertise to provide a review and guidance to the contract process. Action Taken: Approved. Zoning & PlanningZoning & Planning agenda of 7/17/2008 1. Washburn Center for Children (2437 Nicollet Ave): Grant application for an interim use permit to allow a temporary 24 space commercial surface parking lot on the subject property. Action Taken: Approved. 2. Sydney Hall/Dinky Dome Redevelopment (1500-1506 4th St SE & 310-316 15th Ave SE): a) Passage of Ordinance to rezone properties to the C3A Community Activity Center District and to add the PO Pedestrian Oriented Overlay District to 1506 4th St SE to permit a mixed use building addition with 198 dwelling units. b) Grant appeal from the decision of the City Planning Commission denying applications for 1) conditional use permits to allow for 198 dwelling units and increased building height; 2) variances to reduce the minimum lot area requirement, increase the maximum floor area ratio of the building, allow the first floor of the building to be set back more than 8 feet, reduce the front yard to 0 feet, and reduce the interior side yard to 0 feet; and 3) site plan review. Action Taken: Approved. 3. 822-26th Ave NE: Grant appeal filed from decision of the HPC denying an application for the Demolition of an Historic Resource for a single family residence. Action Taken: Approved. 4. Northeast Palace (2500 4th St NE): Grant appeal from decision of the Board of Adjustment denying an application for variances to: a) increase the amount of signage along 4th St; b) increase the area of a projecting sign; and c) increase the area of a wall sign, all to allow for the two existing wall signs. Action Taken: Approved. 5. Premier Storage, LLC (2845 Harriet Ave S): Passage of Resolution to vacate a portion of the existing dead end alley, subject to retention of a utility easement. Action Taken: Approved. 6. Andrew Riverside Senior Housing (401 8th Ave SE): Passage of Ordinance to rezone the property to the R5 Multiple-Family District for construction of a 4-story, 39-unit senior housing facility with a 5,400 square foot religious institution place of assembly. Action Taken: Approved. 7. KK Corporation (3725-3729 29th Ave S): Passage of Resolution to correct Resolution 2008R-203, approved May 16, 2008, by the City Council, vacating part of a public alley on the block surrounded by 38th St E and 29th Ave S. Action Taken: Approved. 8. The Cornerstone Group (2848 Pleasant Ave, 2821 & 2825 Grand Ave S); Passage of Resolution to correct Resolution 2004R-200, approved April 30, 2004, by the City Council, vacating a portion of the L-shaped alley in Blocks 1 & 4, Excelsior Addition to Minneapolis. Action Taken: Approved. Resolutions1. Republican National Convention: Resolution amending Resolution 2008R-253 entitled “approving extended hours of alcohol service for on-sale liquor establishments during the RNC”, passed June 20, 2008, by amending the fee charged for permits. Action Taken: Approved. New Business1. Bomb Squad Robot System: Motion by Ostrow to accept bid of Foster Miller to furnish and deliver a bomb squad robot to the Minneapolis Police Department ($135,366). Staff Report: Robot Bid RCA Action Taken: Approved. AnnouncementsAdjournmentAdjournment to Room 315, City Hall, for the purpose of discussing the matter of Arradondo, et al v. City of Minneapolis, et al, United States District Court File No. 07-CV-4736. Action Taken: None. Notice: A portion of this meeting may be closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.03 or 13D.05. Next Regular City Council Meeting: August 8, 2008 Attention: If you want help translating this information, call - Hmong - Ceeb toom. Yog koj xav tau kev pab txhais cov xov no rau koj dawb, hu 612-673-2800; Spanish - Atención. Si desea recibir asistencia gratuita para traducir esta información, llama 612-673-2700; Somali - Ogow. Haddii aad dooneyso in lagaa kaalmeeyo tarjamadda macluumaadkani oo lacag la’ aan wac 612-673-3500 |