September 15, 2026 Committee of the Whole

The City of Minneapolis Committee of the Whole met on September 15, 2026, with multiple committee reports presented, including budget, business, housing, zoning, climate, infrastructure, enterprise, labor relations, and public health safety and equity. A key procurement-related discussion focused on approving a $2.33 million contract with Grant Thornton Advisers to address a significant backlog of internal affairs supervisory reviews related to police misconduct investigations. The contract aims to clear 266 pending cases, including historical backlog and non-compliant cases, with a goal to complete the work within two years. Council members expressed concerns about the backlog's impact on police accountability and emphasized the importance of timely resolution. Additionally, the meeting addressed the Minneapolis Police Department's $21 million budget overspend in 2025, highlighting mismanagement across nearly all expense categories and unbudgeted purchases such as license plate readers and an armored vehicle. Council members criticized the lack of police department presence to answer questions and called for improved fiscal responsibility and transparency. The committee voted to continue oversight and request further information on police budget expenditures, including overtime and contractual services.