September 24, 2026 Climate & Infrastructure Committee

The September 24, 2026 meeting of the Minneapolis Climate & Infrastructure Committee focused on several procurement and policy issues related to city infrastructure, sustainability, and environmental health. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts and contract amendments for various city projects such as the areaway removal at 1800 1st Avenue South, the Metro H Line Bus Rapid Transit corridor plan, storm tunnel rehabilitation, traffic signal retiming, and neighborhood greenway projects. The committee also approved a bid for fire alarm replacement and discussed special assessments related to infrastructure costs. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to the discussion of repealing the city's commercial and multifamily energy disclosure ordinance to align with state benchmarking requirements, with concerns raised about potential loss of local data tracking and audit functions. The committee voted to delay this repeal for further review. Additionally, a community presentation by the Zero Burn Coalition addressed the health and environmental impacts of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) incinerator, advocating for its closure by 2027 and highlighting the need for coordinated zero waste initiatives and community engagement. The meeting included motions passed for contract awards, budget considerations, and legislative directives impacting future procurement and sustainability efforts.