Regulatory, Energy & Environment Committee Agenda
Standing Committee of the City Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2013
1:30 p.m. - Room 317 City Hall
NOTE: All cellular telephones and electronic devices to be switched to a non-audible function during Council and Committee meetings.
Committee Members Present: Glidden (Chair), Gordon, Samuels, Schiff, Goodman, Hofstede (quorum 4)
Council Committee Coordinator: Peggy Menshek (612) 673-2287
Consent
Licenses & Consumer Services
1. License Applications:
Grant licenses recommended for approval.
(See separate Licenses Agenda - Not available in electronic format)
Action Taken: Approved.
2. Burch Steak and Pizza Bar, 1934 Hennepin Ave:
a) Application for On-Sale Liquor Class E with Sunday Sales License; and
b) Approve Business License Operating Conditions.
Staff Report: Burch Steak and Pizza Bar Inspector Report; Burch Conds
Action Taken: Approved.
3. French Meadow Bakery and Cafe, 2610 Lyndale Ave S:
Application for On-Sale Wine with Strong Beer Class E License (permanent expansion of premises).
Staff Report: French Meadow Bakery & Cafe Inspector Report; French Meadow Plan
Action Taken: Approved.
4. The Lounge, 411 2nd Ave N:
Application for On-Sale Liquor Class A with Sunday Sales.
Staff Report: The Lounge Inspector Report
Action Taken: Approved.
5. Old Colony EZ Stop, 1717 Broadway St NE:
Approve License Settlement Conference recommendations relating to Off-Sale Beer License.
Staff Report: Old Colony EZ Stop LSC
Action Taken: Approved.
6. Union Liquor Store, 3219 Penn Ave N:
Approve License Settlement Conference recommendations relating to Off-Sale Liquor License.
Staff Report: Union Liquor Store LSC
Action Taken: Approved.
7. La Colonia Restaurant, 2205 Central Ave NE:
Approve License Settlement Conference recommendations relating to On-Sale Wine with Strong Beer Class E License.
Staff Report: La Colonia Restaurant LSC
Action Taken: Approved.
Finance & Property Services
8. Fire Station No. 4 - Photovoltaic System Installation:
Authorize increase to contract with Energy Concepts by $1,060, for a revised contract total of $59,560, to allow for additional roof preparation work.
(Refer to W&M/Budget)
Staff Report: Fire Station No 4 RCA
Action Taken: Approved.
City Coordinator
9. Minneapolis Community Environmental Advisory Commission:
a) Approve repealing Resolution 1990R-142 entitled "Creating the Minneapolis Environmental Commission"; and
b) Approve resolution re-establishing the Citizen Environmental Advisory Committee as the Minneapolis Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC).
Staff Report: CEAC RCA; CEAC Resolution
Action Taken: Approved.
Set Public Hearing
10. Conditions on Licenses:
Set a public hearing for February 11, 2013 to receive comments on the following amendments to the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances authorizing the City Council to impose reasonable conditions on a business license when a documented violation exists to protect and promote public peace, good order, livability and security:
a) Title 14, Chapter 362 relating to Liquor and Beer: Liquor Licenses; and
b) Title 13, Chapter 259 relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: In General.
Staff Report: License Conditions RCA; Chapter 362 Ordn; Chapter 259 Ordn
Action Taken: Public Hearing set for February 11, 2013
Public Hearings
Health Department
11. Commercial Building Energy Rating and Disclosure:
Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 47 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Air Pollution, amending the chapter title and adding a new section providing for commercial building energy rating and disclosure. (Glidden; Introduced 11/16/2012)
Staff Report: Commercial Bldg Rating & Disclosure Policy RCA; Comm Bldg Energy Rating & Discl Ch 47 Ordn; Informational Website PowerPoint Presentation
Action Taken: Approved.
Licenses & Consumer Services
12. Commercial Pedal Cars:
Ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 306 licensing and regulating commercial pedal car businesses. (Hofstede; Introduced 6/29/2012)
Staff Report: Commercial Pedal Cars RCA; Commercial Pedal Cars Hearing Notice; Commercial Pedal Cars Ordn
Action Taken: Approved.
13. Northgate Brewing, 3134 California St NE:
Application for Off-Sale Malt Liquor Growler License.
Staff Report: Northgate Brewing Hearing Notice; Northgate Brewing Inspector Rpt
Action Taken: Approved.
14. Spill the Wine, 901 W Lake St:
Application for Sidewalk Cafe License and On-Sale Liquor Class E License.
Staff Report: Spill the Wine Hearing Notice; Spill the Wine Inspector Rpt; Spill the Wine Plan
Action Taken: Approved.
15. Ultra Wash, 2112 E Lake St:
Application for Extended Hours License to operate 24 hours per day.
Staff Report: Ultra Wash Hearing Notice; Ultra Wash Inspector Rpt
Action Taken: Approved.
Quasi-Judicial Hearings
Department of Regulatory Services
16. Rental Dwelling License at 2431 Chicago Ave:
Recommendation to revoke license held by Abdulaziz Sheikh.
Action Taken 1/14/2013: Postponed one cycle.
Staff Report: 2431 Chicago Ave RCA; 2431 Chicago Ave Findings
Action Taken: Approved revocation.
17. Rental Dwelling License at 2120 Emerson Ave N:
Recommendation to revoke license held by Camisha Terry.
Staff Report: 2120 Emerson Ave N RCA; 2120 Emerson Ave N Findings
Action Taken: Approved revocation.
Licenses & Consumer Services
18. Taxi Driver's License:
Recommendation to revoke Taxi Driver's License held by Mark Bradley Koursh.
Staff Report: Taxi Driver's License RCA; Taxi Driver's License Findings
Action Taken: Postponed one cycle.
Notice: A portion of this meeting may be closed to the public pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.03 or 13D.05.
Next Committee Meeting: February 11, 2013
Committee actions referred to the next Council Meeting: February 8, 2013
Attention: If you need this material in an alternative format please call Ahmed Muhumud at (612) 673-2162 or email Ahmed.Muhumud@minneapolismn.gov. Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons may use a relay service to call 311 agents at (612) 673-3000. TTY users may call (612) 673-2157 or (612) 673-2626.
Attention: If you have any questions regarding this material please call 311 or (612) 673-2046.
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.
The City of Minneapolis invites and encourages participation by every resident to each program, service and event within our city. Should you require an accommodation in order for you to fully participate, or should you require this document in a different format, please let us know by contacting 311 or 612-673-3000, at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
Last updated Jan. 29, 2013