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June 25, 2026 Minneapolis City Council
Published: Jun 25, 2026
City Council Approves Audit of MPHA's Use of City Funds
The City Council voted to approve a resolution requesting the Audit Committee to complete an audit and after-action review of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's (MPHA) use of city funds by March 19, 2027. This resolution stems from resident concerns about housing conditions at Heritage Park and aims to ensure transparency and accountability. Several council members co-authored the request, emphasizing the need for independent review and a clear understanding of the city's role in MPHA's operations [cite: 6219-6224, 6487-6490, 6627-6631, 6670-6673, 6775-6780].
City Council Approves $18,750 Settlement for Discrimination Charge
The City Council voted to approve a settlement for a discrimination charge (Charge No. 24-05224) with the Minnesota Department of Civil Rights. The settlement includes $18,000 payable to the complainant and a $750 administrative fee to the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. The City Attorney's office is authorized to execute necessary documents. The vote was 9 ayes and 1 nay, with Council Member Rainville voting Nay [cite: 7105-7114, 7287-7291, 7324, 7329].
Minneapolis Council Approves One-Year Extension for ShotSpotter Program, Denies Expansion
The City Council voted to approve a one-year extension for the ShotSpotter program, with a majority of 8 ayes and 4 nays. Council Member Chavez, who moved to deny the expansion of the program into Wards Nine and Ten (item 23.2), voted Aye on the one-year extension (item 23.1). Council Member Palmisano voted No on the extension, citing concerns about the need for the ordinance and believing a process was already in place. Council Member Rainville also voted No, troubled by the policy and signaling to investors that Minneapolis is unwilling to regulate new industries. Council Member Vetaw supported the extension, viewing ShotSpotter as a tool to help solve crimes and save lives, while emphasizing the need for data-driven decisions. Council Member Wonsley voted Aye, highlighting the success of a similar task force in St. Paul and the need for cost-effective measures, but also stressed the importance of the upcoming city auditor's report before making long-term investments. Council Member Chowdhury and Vice President Osman voted Aye on the extension, while Council Members Chavez, Warren, Shaffer, Rainville, and Vetaw voted Aye on the extension but some expressed reservations or voted against the expansion. The expansion (item 23.2) was denied with 8 ayes and 4 nays [cite: 4753-4756, 4778-4779, 4849-4853, 4900-4913, 4915-4925, 4958-4960, 5000-5013, 5023-5026, 5043-5048, 5060-5068, 5078-5080, 5085-5087, 5101-5103, 1318-1344, 1341-1342].
Minneapolis Adopts Ordinances Establishing Safe Haven for Gender-Affirming and Intersex Care
The City Council voted to adopt ordinances related to gender-affirming care and intersex healthcare, establishing Minneapolis as a safe haven for such care. The ordinances prohibit the use of city resources and employees to interfere with access to gender-affirming or intersex care and prevent the city from limiting rights based on gender identity or sexual orientation. They also mandate all-gender ADA-accessible restrooms in city-owned buildings and prohibit denying access to gender-affirming restrooms. This initiative is part of a broader 'Pride and Policy Package' aimed at creating a more welcoming and inclusive Minneapolis for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents. The votes for item 3.1 (gender-affirming care) and 3.2 (gender-inclusive language) were both 11 ayes [cite: 5799-5808, 5810-5840, 6095-6114, 6115-6125, 6127-6130, 6135-6136, 6157-6160].
Mayor's Nominations for Fire Chief and Regulatory Services Director Referred to Committees
The City Council referred the Mayor's nominations of Dr. Reginald Freeman for Fire Chief and Dr. Enrique Velazquez for Regulatory Services Department to the appropriate committees for review. The vote was unanimous with 10 ayes [cite: 6443-6446, 6465-6466].
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