# September 17, 2026 Minneapolis City Council


**Body:** cityofminneapolis
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Contracting Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance


The Minneapolis City Council convened on September 17, 2026, primarily to honor various community groups and individuals through honorary resolutions, including recognition of the Day of the Transgender Child, Community Health Worker Day, Latino Heritage Month, and the legacy of notable community leaders. The meeting also included several procurement and contract-related approvals across multiple standing committees. Key procurement actions included approval of contract amendments for the Minneapolis Convention Center projects, authorization of a master contract for a consulting pool, acceptance of brownfield grants, and contract awards for ADA pedestrian ramp installation and building automation system updates. The council approved a contract with Grant Thorson Advisors to support the Minneapolis Police Department's internal affairs division backlog and contracts for cybersecurity services, employee engagement surveys, and laboratory information management system maintenance. Additionally, the council addressed legal settlements related to workers' compensation claims and discussed potential legislative priorities to address first responder misconduct and compensation issues. Several ordinances were introduced and referred to committees, including updates to zoning and subdivision codes and commercial lease requirements. All procurement-related items and resolutions were passed unanimously, reflecting broad council support.

**Source:** cityofminneapolis