08/04/26 Metropolitan Council Committee: Government Operations & Regulations

The Metropolitan Council Committee on Government Operations & Regulations met on August 4, 2026, to discuss several items including procurement and transparency measures. The committee approved a resolution to accept a cooperative purchase master agreement with Home Depot USA for maintenance, repair, operating supplies, and related products for the Department of General Services. They also considered an ordinance requiring all Metro government boards and commissions to record and publicly make available their meeting proceedings, though this was deferred for one meeting to address procedural details. Additionally, the committee passed an amendment to update the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding diaper changing facilities in public restrooms, clarifying code references for better compliance. The meeting included motions, seconds, and unanimous votes on procurement and regulatory items, emphasizing transparency and operational improvements.