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From YouTube: December 4, 2017 Ways & Means Committee
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Minneapolis Ways & Means Committee Meeting
A
In
addition
to
the
legal
settlement
item
number
three,
four
five
and
six
item
number
seven
on
the
printed
agenda
is
contract
amendments
with
NAC,
mechanical
and
electrical
services.
We
also
have
a
contract
amendment
with
ice
builders
or
change
orders
at
the
Target
Center
item
number.
Nine
is
a
purchase
of
a
high-speed
small
format.
Scanner
for
the
document,
Solutions
Center
item
10
is
the
appropriation
approval
for
a
loan
application
request
for
Minnesota
public
facilities;
Authority
that's
for
the
Fridley
filter,
water
plant
rehabilitation
project.
A
We
also
have
item
number
11
annual
property
insurance
premium
for
convention
center,
tallmadge
building
and
parking
deck
item.
Number
12
is
a
contract
amendment
with
Spring
stead
Inc
to
perform
federal
rebate
calculations
for
bond
issuances
item
number
13
is
a
series
of
master
contracts
with
10
different
firms
for
short-term
investment
providers.
A
A
Item
number
14
is
the
city,
investment
policy
review
and
updates.
This
is
primarily
the
same
content
of
our
existing
financial
policies,
just
rearranged
and
clarification
and
some
title
changes
within
the
document
itself.
There's
also
item
number
15
is
a
contract
amendment
investment
management
agreement.
Item
number
16
is
the
2017
third
quarter.
City
financial
report
item
17
is
a
contract
with
arattai
consulting
for
solid
waste
information
management
system
services.
We
also
have
a
gift
acceptance
for
travel
for
SharePoint
fest
in
December
of
this
year.
Item
number
19
is
a
contract
with
Twitter
for
data
procurement.
A
Also
item
20
is
a
grant
from
the
United
States
Department
of
Justice
community
oriented
policing
services.
This
is
the
cops
grant
for
ten
sworn
officers.
Item
number
21
is
a
contract
amendments
with
Hennepin
County
Department
of
Community
Corrections
for
probation
officer
services
and
I'm.
22
is
appointment
of
the
ward
sixth,
a
member
to
the
Capitol
long-range
Improvement
Committee
item
23
is
a
grant
acceptance
from
Minnesota
Department
of
Health
for
led
awareness
and
Healthy
Homes
campaign
item
12
is
the
application
to
the
Minnesota
Department
of
Health
for
home
visiting
grant
item?
A
25
is
an
amendment
to
the
city
of
Minneapolis
minutes
am
in
Flex
plan.
26
is
a
DC
commercial,
real
estate
loan
restructuring
I'll
say:
have
an
impact
fund
grant
from
Minnesota
housing
for
Neighborhood
Stabilization
item
27
and
28?
Is
the
Minnesota
Department
of
Public
Safety
office
of
Justice
programs
grant
for
youth
intervention
program?
29?
Is
the
potential
programing
for
utility
franchise
increase
increase
revenue?
That's
not
item
number
29
item
number
30
is
the
grant
from
Minnesota
Homeland
Security
and
Emergency
Management
for
police
bomb
disposal
unit
services.
A
Contract
amendment
with
trans
languages
for
translation
interpret,
interpret
interpret
rating
services.
I
could
use
some
help
on
that
contract.
Amendment
with
foresight,
consulting
services
for
tabletop
exercises
and
after-action
reporting
item
33
as
the
Broadway
Street
northeast
reconstruction
project.
A
Pedestrian
ramp
contract
meant
with
formation
studios
for
additional
services
associated
with
public
art
on
Nicollet,
Mall
and
41?
Is
the
10th
Street
Southeast
Mississippi
River
Bridge
engineering,
consulting
services
agreement
as
of
Penn
Avenue
North
reconstruction
project
and
the
C
Line
bus
rapid
transit
improvements
as
a
cooperative
agreement
with
Hennepin
County
Bal
7
agreement
with
Hennepin
County
for
traffic
signal
improvements?
A
Item
44
is
the
18th
Avenue
Northeast
Trail
gap,
that's
project
layout
and
easements
item
45
as
a
capital
project,
close
outs
and
appropriation
and
revenue
adjustments
within
the
city's
capital
project
and
enterprise
funds.
46
is
the
bid
for
revised
signal
systems
and
pedestrian
curb
ramp
improvements
and
the
final
item
on
the
consent
agenda
are
the
joint
is
a
joint
powers
agreement
with
the
state
of
Minnesota
for
electrical
workers
and
related
costs.
A
That's
item
number
47
are
any
questions
from
Council
members
on
any
of
those
items
outlined
as
well
as
the
two
additional
walk-on
items
from
the
City
Attorney's
office,
not
seeing
any
all
those
in
favor
of
those
items
please
signify
by
saying
aye
opposed
those
items
all
carry.
Thank
you
very
much
for
all
the
work,
especially
with
all
the
contract,
close
outs
for
the
end
of
the
year.
A
So
that
turns
us
to
the
first
of
our
public
hearings:
we're
going
to
have
two
public
hearings
and
taking
action
on
the
proposed
franchise
fee
agreements
with
the
first
one
is
a
gas
franchise
fee
and
then
the
second
one
is
the
electrical
franchise
fee
ordinance.
What
we'll
do
is
we'll
have
this
brief
staff
presentation
followed
up
by
the
public
hearing
portion
of
it
and
then
we'll
be
taking
up
those
two
items.
I
think
we
can
take
them
up
simultaneously
for
action,
but
we'll
have
two
different
public
hearings
on
these
items.
A
B
Chair
Quincy,
council
members,
thank
you
for
having
us
here
today.
My
name
is
Lou
Conlon
camp
I'm
with
the
city,
coroner's
office,
sustainability
and
I'll
be
joining
this
presentation
by
Patrick
Hamlin,
director
of
environmental
programs
at
the
health
department
and
Matt
kazanka,
co-chair
of
the
energy
vision.
Advisory
Committee
we'd,
like
to
present
with
to
you
an
overview
of
some
of
the
Prudential
programming
that
a
franchise
fee
increase,
could
help
fund
either
expand
or
accelerate.
B
We'll
give
you
a
very
quick
update
on
where
we
are
in
the
achieving
some
of
our
city's
energy
and
climate
goals.
Talk
a
little
bit
about
the
clean
energy
energy
partnership
process
that
has
examined
the
resources
that
the
city
has
and
give
some
examples
again
of
some
programming
that
additional
resources
can
be
used
for.
B
We
also
have
specific
energy
goals
of
the
city.
One
of
those
in
particular,
is
achieving
retrofits
at
seventy
five
percent
of
households
by
2025
in
2016.
In
data
we
received
through
the
Clean
Energy
Partnership
we
reached
about
837
households
that
is
well
below
the
rate
that
we
would
need
to
have
a
home
energy
Scott
visits
in
the
city
to
reach
our
2025
goal.
So
acceleration
would
also
be
needed
to
meet
those
targets
to
examine
how
we
can
accelerate
and
uses
some
existing
resources
and
identify
new
resources.
B
The
Clean
Energy
Partnership
was
established
in
early
2015
to
increase
energy
efficiency
and
renewable
energy
of
the
city
through
a
utility
and
City
partnership.
The
partnership
is
made
up
of
a
board
which
has
members
of
City
Council
mayor's
office
city
coordinator,
as
well
as
vice
presidents
of
the
utilities.
There's
also
a
number
of
staff
members
that
work
on
the
clean
energy
partnership.
We
devote
weekly
meetings
to
making
progress,
I'm
looking
for
ways
to
coordinate
together,
and
we
also
are
very
fortunate
to
have
energy
vision,
visor
II
committee.
B
This
is
a
group
of
15
members
who
meet
to
provide
guidance
and
advice
to
the
clean
energy
partnership.
Org
and
they've
really
bring
an
important
community
voice
and
led
by
the
environment.
Excuse
me:
energy,
Advisory
Committee.
It
was
a
study
recently
undertaken
to
examine
the
resources
and
programming
needs
to
meet
some
of
those
very
ambitious
city
goals.
We
had
I'd
like
to
now
introduce
Matt
kazanka
up
here
who's,
one
of
the
two
co-chairs
of
the
energy
Missouri
energy
vision
advisory
committee.
I
could
talk
a
little
bit
more
about
the
process
they
went
through.
B
C
Quincy
councilmembers,
thank
you
for
having
me
here.
As
I
said,
my
name
is
Matt
cuz
Inc
I,
work
for,
or
work
for,
the
Lake,
Street
Council
working
with
businesses
on
energy
efficiency
and
other
sustainability
initiatives,
and
also
co-chair
of
the
energy
there's
an
advisory
committee
or
evac.
You
can
see
the
list
of
members
that
we
have
include
people
from
primarily
residents
of
Minneapolis
who
work
in
a
variety
of
organizations,
environmental,
community
organizations,
educational
institutions,
business
organizations
and
bring
a
lot
of
different
experience.
C
So
we
see
the
the
primary
role
of
the
Clean
Energy
Partnership
must
be
to
advance
the
city's
progress
towards
the
clean,
the
climate
action
plan
that
that
is
the
the
main
reason
why
we
would
have
an
entity
like
this.
An
evac
has
been
working
since
we
started
to
figure
out
ways
that
we
can
help
advance
that
acceleration
and
how
we
can
help
move
the
city
forward.
We
have
for
a
while
been
talking
about
the
several
of
the
barriers
that
might
keep
us
from
accelerating
energy
efficiency,
implementation
among
residents
and
businesses
in
the
city.
C
C
And
finally,
we,
you
know
we
worked
very
closely
with
Excel
and
Centrepointe
and
the
city,
and
we
know
that
we
have
a
lot
of
really
good
ideas
in
the
climate
action
plan
and
in
the
energy
or
the
Clean
Energy
Partnership
work
plan,
but
we
aren't
able
to
make
move
those
forward
without
more
capacity
on
those
institutions,
especially
at
the
city,
as
well
as
better
incentives
and
better
tools
in
our
toolbox
to
advance
energy
efficiency.
So
expanding
the
funding
we
see
is
one
of
the
key
barriers.
C
If
we
can
expand
the
funding,
we
think
we
can
address
all
of
these
barriers
with
winning
work
group
with
Evac
launched
at
the
beginning
of
this
year
to
try
to
address
that
question.
How
do
we
expand
funding
for
clean
energy
and
energy
efficiency
activities
in
the
city?
As
Lucas
mentioned,
we
had
a
study.
We
had
six
members
that
worked
on
this
over
several
months,
supported
by
staff
from
the
city
from
Xcel
and
from
Centrepointe
to
create
a
set
of
recommendations.
C
We
identified
that
we
needed
ongoing
funding
that
we
wouldn't
be
able
to
make
the
type
of
progress
we
need
with
a
one
shot
here
there
and
that
that
funding
need
to
be
able
to
be
at
the
scale
that
is
needed
and
be
reliable
year
to
year.
So
many
of
the
options
that
might
we
might
otherwise
have
pursued
such
as
grants,
you
know,
simply
aren't
possible,
aren't
reliable
enough
to
help
us
get
to
where
we
need
to
go
and
then
increase
in
the
franchise
fee.
C
C
We
think
these
costs
are
justified
because
we
think
there
is
many
good
uses
to
put
this
money
towards.
So
on
the
residential
side,
we
see
a
lot
of
opportunities
to
expand
the
outreach
to
single-family
buildings
and
multi-family
buildings,
I
think,
especially
for
renters
and
multi-family
building
owners.
There's
a
lot
of
policy
tools
and
incentives
and
mechanisms.
We
need
to
put
in
place
to
ensure
that
we
can
address
the
unique
challenges
that
those
buildings
have.
C
We
want
to
see
an
expansion
of
financing
tools
for
both
residents
and
businesses,
and
we
see
this
is
a
great
workforce
development
opportunity.
You
know
we
are
going
to
be
creating
jobs
by
expanding
this
type
of
work
and
we
want
to
make
sure
that
those
jobs
are
accessible
and
you
know
work
towards
the
city's
equity
goals.
On
the
business
side,
the
commercial
side.
We
would
like
to
see
an
expansion
of
our
business
incentive
programs.
C
B
Sure
Quincy
councilmembers
do
the
great
work
that
evac
had
done
and
some
of
the
recommendations.
Then
we
brought
this
information
forward
to
the
clean
energy
partnership
board
who
passed
this
resolution
in
July
of
this
year.
In
particular,
the
resolution
says
that
the
board
supports
additional
dedicated
city
funding
for
new
and
existing
programs
to
increase
energy
efficiency
and
renewable
energy
investments,
with
a
specific
focus
on
equity
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions
reductions.
B
The
mayor's
office
is
also
in
her
proposed
budget
included,
a
increase
in
the
franchise
fee
and
with
the
help
of
the
budget
director
and
the
mayor's
office,
put
together
a
slide
that
outlines
some
numbers
within
that
budget
in
2018.
The
front
and
franchise
fee
increase
if
it
were
to
pass
an
ordinance,
would
bring
an
additional
2.2
million
dollars
estimated
in
2019.
That
would
be
estimated
to
be
larger,
potentially
2.8
million
dollars,
since
that
would
be
a
full
year's
collection
of
those
2.2
million
dollars.
B
There
also
has
been
budgeting
for
74
thousand
dollars
for
multifamily
benchmarking,
assistance
and
policy
development
in
the
Health
Department
$190,000
for
sustainably
office
programming
and
now
there'd
be
ongoing.
Funding
$272,000
for
the
green
business
cost
share
program
again.
That
would
be
ongoing
funding
now
and
$300,000
sustainability
office,
current
staffing
levels
and
again
that
would
be
ongoing.
B
When
you
take
the
remainder
of
that
and
then
you
also
subtract
out
a
estimated
cost
for
potentially
new
and
now
existing
Renewable
Connect
contracts,
there's
approximately
1
million
dollars
in
the
budget.
Again,
the
mayor's
proposed
budget
that
would
be
allocated
to
climate
energy
work
that
could
be
informed
by
Clean
Energy
Partnership
recommendations
in
2018
and
also
make
a
note
that
council
vice-president
Glidden
asked
a
question
about
for
including
the
Clean
Energy,
Partnership
and
other
interested
community
members
in
helping
to
determine
to
make
recommendations
for
that
potential.
B
B
With
additional
funding
and
additional
resources,
we
see
that
we
can
accelerate
towards
our
goals
with
policy
development,
with
greater
and
increased
engagement
with
incentives
and
incentive
programs,
and
also
financing
programs.
We're
going
to
take
the
next
few
slides
just
to
highlight
a
few
of
those
potential
programs.
This
is
not
an
exhaustive
list,
there's
actually
many
different
activities
that
we
could
undertake
or
increase
our
pace,
but
this
is
meant
to
be
an
example
of
some
of
those
potential
activities.
B
First,
we
can
offer
some
financing
buy
down
programs
through
in,
for
instance,
the
city
before
has
piloted
a
program
to
buy
down
interest
rates
to
0%
leveraging
Home
Energy
Squad
visits,
and
this
is
a
program
that
we
successfully
piloted
with
Center
for
energy
environment.
We
also
see
that
there's
an
opportunity
to
buy
down
the
cost
of
home
energy
squad
visits
and
for
businesses,
turnkey
assessments
and
again
this
could
help,
or
this
could
build
on
some
successful
piloting
that
we
have
done
in
previous
years
and
to
talk
a
little
bit
more
now
about
benchmarking
in
green.
E
Quincy
councilmembers,
my
name
is
Patrick
Hanlon
I'm,
the
director
of
environmental
programs
for
the
Health
Department
I,
just
want
to
briefly
discuss
a
few
programs
that
could
could
be
implemented
with
the
recommendations,
in
conjunction
with
the
recommendations
from
evac
in
the
franchise
fee.
One
is
our
expanding
our
commercial
energy
benchmarking
program.
It's
a
program
that
benchmarks
energy
use
in
commercial
buildings
over
50,000
square
feet.
This
represents
15%
of
our
citywide
greenhouse
gas
emissions
from
417
properties,
and
so
there's
a
lot
of
opportunities
in
building
on
the
success
of
the
program
working
with
conducting
technical
assistance.
E
Engagement
opportunities
outreach
to
bring
together
some
of
the
resources
that
are
out
there
with
the
utilities
and
then
with
our
own
City
Minneapolis
incentive
programs.
Looking
at
the
next
program
would
be
the
multifamily
residential
is
expanding
that
that
commercial
program
into
residential
multifamily
properties
that
program
would
represent
between
45
percent
is
65
percent
of
our
rental
building
area
in
Minneapolis.
E
Another
program
that
was
mentioned
by
Matt
is
the
incentive
programs
and
one
example
that
is
the
Green
Business
cost
share
program.
If
you
look
on
the
left,
that's
the
amount
of
programs,
that's
been
or
money,
that's
been
leveraged
from
2012
to
2017
and
another
way
of
looking
at.
That
is
the
impact
that
can
be
made
by
leveraging
dollars
with
a
small
amounts
of
city
funding
or
amounts
of
city
funding.
E
We
can
leverage
the
large
amounts
large
amounts
of
public
private
investment,
and
should
be
so
it
would
be
leveraging
investment
from
nonprofits
government
partners,
utility
funding,
and
it
should
be
noted
that
there's
a
lot
of
utility
program
capacity
on
used
capacity
from
Centrepointe
and
Excel.
That's
out
there
that
could
be
leveraged
in
the
city
to
drive
climate
change
work.
E
The
other
area
is
expanding,
that
same
concept
into
housing
into
the
green
housing.
Cost
share
program
is
adapting
that
proven
approach
with
the
green
business
program
and
trying
to
address
the
split
incentive
between
tenants
and
owners
owners
often
pass
on
utility
cost
to
tenants,
tenants,
don't
have
the
resources
or
the
ability
to
make
changes
within
residential
units
and
so
taking
addressing
affordability
and
healthy
housing
by
providing
incentives
to
building
owners
to
residential
owners
where
we
could
address
healthy
housing,
affordability
and
be
driving
down.
Energy
efficiency
be
addressing
climate
change.
E
At
the
same
time,
sorry,
we've
got
a
short
agenda,
so
I'm
trying
to
fly
through
this
here
and
that
program
would
leverage
projects
we
estimated
around
five
to
one.
So
a
two
hundred
thousand
dollar
investment
would
leverage
a
million
dollars
in
investments
in
these
properties,
and
it
should
be
noted,
too,
that
we
have
programs
through
the
HUD
program
through
a
healthy,
healthy
housing
program.
E
There's
weatherization
money-
that's
left
unused
in
that
in
those
projects
is,
if
there's
fifteen
hundred
dollars
in
incentives
reach
one
of
the
properties
that
we
go
in
for
weatherization
and
to
do
a
five
thousand
six
thousand
dollar
weatherization
project
a
lot
of
times
that
money,
it's
not
enough
of
an
incentive.
So
a
lot
of
times
that
money
is
left
on
the
table.
So
there's
money,
that's
left
on
the
table
from
the
utilities
and
federal
dollars
as
well,
and
this
is
the
green
housing
cost
year.
E
The
the
approach
would
start
small
would
start
in
high-priority
areas
like
the
green
zones,
in
working
in
our
with
our
healthy
housing
unit
and
working
in
properties
that
are
mostly
low-income,
housing
and
then
spreading
out
to
the
rest
of
the
city.
And
again,
if
you
look
to
the
right,
the
opportunities
and
in
rental
properties
alone
in
Minneapolis
is
enormous.
E
Community
engagement.
So
another
recommendation
from
the
from
the
'back
group
was
to
expand
community
engagement,
pilots,
pilots
that
have
shown
a
lot
of
success
and
so
expanding
those
pilots
for
both
businesses
in
working
with
homeowners,
renters
landlords
and
small
businesses
and
utilizing
energy
conservation.
E
So,
as
Luke
mentioned
to
reach
our
climate
goals,
we
really
need
to
accelerate
our
our
policy
or
engagement,
our
incentives
and
financing
to
bend
the
curve
to
get
closer
to
our
goals.
It's
55
degrees
today
in
Minneapolis,
on
December
4th
and
we
haven't
had
any
snow
on
the
ground
and
the
oddest
part
of
that
is
that
it
it's
no
longer
odd
is
that
we
don't
find
that
odd
anymore.
E
I
recently
had
Gretchen
music
and
the
Commissioner
of
the
health
department
was
asked
why
we
would
be
spending
money
on
programs
and
some
of
these
extra
programs
like
energy
efficiency,
when
we
have
bass,
needs
in
the
city
and
inspections
and
other
work
going
on
and
her
response
to.
That
was
a
really
long-term
response
to
that
was
that
this
may
be
according
to
the
world
scientists.
E
We
support
this
work
and
the
recommendations
from
'back
and
also
should
be
mentioned
that,
according
to
the
American
Council
for
energy
efficient
economy,
we
dropped
four
places
in
in
our
rating,
our
scorecard
rating
for
the
city
of
Minneapolis,
from
8
to
11,
and
so
in
order
to
accelerate
this
work.
This
franchise
fee
is
necessary
to
drive,
drive
solutions
in
a
way
that
saves
businesses,
money,
saves
residents
money
and
can
help
us
realistically
hit
our
goals.
E
A
D
A
A
A
F
My
name
is
Betty
Kissel
41
55
Garfield.
Thank
you
for
this
time
to
speak
and
for
your
commitment
to
climate
action
and
equity.
As
you
know,
and
as
the
previous
speaker
just
alluded,
it's
never
been
more
important
that
local
units
of
government
act
responsibly
and
I'm
grateful
to
live
in
a
city
that
has
a
clean
energy
partnership.
I
support
the
franchise
fee
increase
on
both
gas
and
electric
I'll,
be
the
first
to
admit
that
I
do
not
do
as
much
as
I
could
to
reduce
my
carbon
footprint.
F
Thanks
to
economic
privilege,
my
family
was
able
to
install
a
16
panel,
solar
electric
system
on
our
house
and
garage
a
few
years
ago.
It
generates
about
half
the
electricity
we
use.
It
allows
us
to
monitor
our
electric
use
closely:
we've
saved
money
and
use
less
electricity.
As
a
result,
our
project
required
an
energy
assessment
of
our
home,
which
revealed
the
need
for
more
insulation
and
after
insulating
we
use
less
natural
gas
as
well.
F
F
The
franchise
fee
increase
is
one
step
in
the
right
direction,
and
I
asked
you
to
support
it.
I
ask
you
to
direct
the
additional
revenue,
as
the
evac
has
recommended,
to
give
Minneapolis
a
smaller
carbon
footprint
and
give
more
people
a
way
to
help
make
that
happen.
It's
a
group
effort,
but
it
starts
with
you.
Thank.
D
A
G
Thanks
for
listening
to
us
today,
I'm
here
to
support
the
increase
in
the
franchise
fees
and
also
to
reader
and
dedicate
that
money
to
inclusive
financing,
programs
and
I
know.
Well,
we
they
went
through
a
lot
of
the
benefits
and
the
programs
that
would
be
supported
by
that
and
to
me
the
main
point
is
to
lower
the
economic
barriers
to
energy
efficiency
in
transitioning
to
renewable
resources.
G
There
was
a
lot
of
rhetoric
and
discussion
in
the
last
election
about
affordable
housing,
affordable
housing,
that's
affordable,
housing
this
that,
but
in
this
way
you
can
actually
take
a
step
toward
realizing
that
lowering
the
cost
for
people
to
live
in
the
city
of
Minneapolis,
keep
our
diversity
and
keep
people
living
in
the
city
at
a
reasonable
rate.
I
know
that
they
also
went
through
in
the
staff
presentations
that
you
are
not
on
track
to
meet
the
promises
for
increasing
energy
efficiency
in
buildings
and
lowering
our
carbon
footprint.
G
This
is
a
way
of
jump-starting
all
of
that.
By
giving
everyone
access
to
the
money
to
improve
our
city,
there
is
a
lot
of
ignorance,
denial
and
probably
political
expediency
at
the
state
and
federal
level
about
climate
action
and
a
city
that
claims
progressivism
and
anyway
needs
to
take
this
kind
of
action.
So
thank
you
and
remember
we're
watching.
Thank
you.
H
I
Afternoon
I'm,
dr.
Paula
Thompson
and
then
I'm
a
Minnesota
mom
of
two
and
a
Lutheran
Minnesota
and
I
volunteer
with
the
Eco
faith
network
at
the
Church
Center
in
Minneapolis.
I
was
raised
here
in
Minnesota
to
respect
and
appreciate
God's
creation,
and
it
saddens
me
to
see
the
ways
that
dirty
energy
destroys
our
water
and
air
quality
and
has
a
damaging
effect
on
our
health
and
unfairly
hurts
poor
communities.
I
feel
strongly
moved
to
work
toward
making
affordable,
clean
energy
available
to
all
Minnesotans.
I
As
I've
learned
more
about
this
issue
in
the
future
that
my
family
and
friends
are
going
to
experience,
it
was
easy
to
get
very
discouraged.
Happily,
the
spring
I
went
to
a
clean
energy
talk
at
my
church
and
what
an
appropriate
place.
It
was
to
hear
this
good
news.
We
have
not
only
a
growing
clean
energy
economy,
but
a
great
opportunity
for
all
Minnesotans
to
through
and
for
all
Minnesotans
to
save
energy
through
energy
efficiency.
I
I
A
J
Thank
you
for
having
me
today.
My
name
is
Grace
Corbin
I
live
in
the
Phillips
neighborhood
and
work
in
the
Stevens
Square
neighborhood
I
am
here
urging
you
to
make
a
small
increase
in
the
franchise
fee
for
clean
and
efficient
energy
I'm,
a
recent
college
graduate
and
current
and
future
resident
of
Minneapolis
as
a
young,
young
adults
and
person
of
faith.
I
am
concerned
about
the
future
of
our
city
in
the
world.
The
steps
that
need
to
be
taken
to
slow
down
climate
change
are
not
being
implemented.
J
We
need
to
continue
moving
forward
on
clean
and
efficient
energy
by
partnering,
with
energy
companies
to
create
a
more
sustainable
world.
One
way
that
this
partnership
can
grow
and
sustainability
can
thrive
in
Minneapolis
is
the
increase
in
this
franchise
fee.
This
increase
can
provide
Minneapolis
with
2.9
million
dollars
dedicated
to
energy
efficiency
and
accessibility
to
renewables.
J
This
increase
can
help
Minneapolis
lead
on
clean
energy
and
move
toward
100%
renewable
energy.
With
this
money,
many
different
programs
will
be
implemented.
Part
of
the
work
that
will
be
implemented
with
the
franchise
fee
is
programs
that
increase
equity
and
accesing
renewables
and
energy
efficiency.
It
is
through
my
core
convictions,
as
a
person
of
faith
that
I
believe
in
the
just
and
equitable
distribution
of
resources.
The
franchise
free
increase
will
help
everyone
have
access
to
clean
energy.
J
Additionally,
increasing
the
franchise
fee
can
help
Minneapolis
further
achieve
equity
through
education
and
job
creation.
Minnesota
has
some
of
the
highest
and
education
gaps
in
the
US
for
racial
minorities,
and
it's
important
that
we
address
this
issue
in
light
of
the
new
and
growing
green
economy.
J
K
K
K
It's
not
their
top
priority
to
to
help
me
figure
out
how
to
be
cutting
down
my
energy
bill.
I
am
highly
motivated
both
for
my
finances
and
because
climate
change
is
deeply
troubling
for
me,
but
it's
a
struggle
to
to
move
into
a
place
where
there
isn't
roof
insulation.
Where
there's
enough
leaks
in
the
house
that
it's
like
having
a
window
open
all
winter.
K
It's
a
struggle
to
clean
that
up,
given
our
current
set
up
incentive
programs
and
what
Excel
and
and
Centrepointe
are
offering
and
I
know
that
it's
not
for
a
lack
of
motivation
within
our
community
and
this
council
to
get
those
needs
met.
But
we
have
some
amazing
creative
solutions
that
this
the
evac
has
offered
and
that
community
members
here
are
coming
to
present.
L
You,
chair,
Quincey
and
councilmembers:
yes,
I
think
that
the
one
half
percent
increasingly
a
franchise
fee
is
very
much
needed
and
even
a
larger
one
is
also
needed.
I
know
you're,
not
considering
doing
anything
more
than
that
at
this
time,
but
that
will
not
be
adequate
to
achieve
the
city's
Carbon,
Reduction
and
equity
goals.
For
this
reason,
none
of
the
money
for
this
small
increase
should
ever
be
diverted
to
the
general
fund,
nor
should
it
ever
be
used
for
sustainability
programs
currently
funded
by
the
general
fund.
L
There
has
to
be
some
provision
to
make
sure
this
isn't
an
open
check
to
spend
it
on
other
things.
These
new
monies
must
be
spent
on
energy
equity
projects
and
energy
cost-saving
projects.
The
purpose
of
the
franchise
fees
should
be
to
increase
the
return
money
to
the
consumers
through
energy
savings
and
be
less
than
the
increase
of
the
fees
taken
in
our
current
system
where
everybody
pays
in,
but
only
some
get
to
take
advantage
of
it.
L
It
must
be
rectified
so
that
renters,
small
businesses,
people
with
low
income,
people
with
poor
credit
and
residences
and
businesses
whose
primary
language
is
not
English,
can
also
participate,
and
we
must
stop
leaving
our
underserved
members
of
our
community
or
we
will
most
likely
never
reach
our
carbon
reduction
and
sustainability
goals.
Thank.
M
N
Right
here
well,
I'll
start
off
yeah.
My
name
is
Jack
Chandler
I'm,
a
former
member
of
the
justice
of
witness
committee
in
the
United
Church
of
Christ
Minnesota
and
I-
do
have
an
electrical
engineering
degree
from
the
University
of
Minnesota
and
ran
the
Boston
Scientific
green
team
for
a
number
of
years,
and
we
had
speakers
of
wolf,
Steiger
and
Jay
Drake
Hamilton
of
fresh
energy
I
just
want
to
share
with
you
the
urgency
of
taking
action
on
climate
change,
which
I
am
very
glad
that
you're
doing
and
our
family
does
purchase.
N
Wind
Energy
through
Excel,
wind
source,
I
I
know
the
franchise
fee
will
help
reduce
carbon
pollution
and
the
reason
I
wanted
to
have
this
slide
on
the
on
the
graph
here
is,
you
can
see
the
top?
The
top
graph
is
the
average
world
temperature
and
the
bottom
graph
is
the
level
of
co2.
You
can
certainly
tell
that
the
level
of
co2
is
indeed
increasing
and,
if
somewhat
alarming,
the
most
recent
temperature
changes,
so
anything
you
can
do
to
combat
climate
change
is
great.
Thank
you.
Thank.
O
Hello,
my
name
is
barb
Draper
I
live
in
Northeast,
Minneapolis
and
I'm
here
to
speak
in
favor
of
the
half-percent
franchise
fee.
Increase
in
the
appleÃs
has
good
reason
to
be
proud
of
itself,
and
so
do
all
of
you.
You
have
your
hearts
in
the
right
place.
You've
adopted
great
goals
when
I
look
at
the
climate
action
plan.
47
pages
of
it
there's
all
kinds
of
great
ideas.
O
The
trouble
is
they're
not
getting
implemented,
so
we
all
know
there's
a
long
ways
between
saying
we're
going
to
lose
20
pounds
and
actually
losing
it,
and
in
this
case
it's
not
20
pounds.
It's
not
even
50
or
100.
It's
500
nobody's
done
this
before
that
means.
Ideas
that
come
up
have
to
be
implemented.
There's
no
time
for
bureaucratic
discussions
and
wallowing
around
in
the
slow
mo
bureaucratic
way.
Things
have
to
be
done.
This
is
a
no-brainer
past.
The
half
percent
franchise
fee,
there's
other
things
that
are
lying
around.
That
just
need
to
be
done.
O
Things
like
on
bail
financing
of
energy
efficiency,
improvements,
sustainable
building
policy.
Other
cities
have
this:
we
shouldn't
get
stuck
an
idea
that
only
Minneapolis
can
invent
this
policy
they're
out
there,
st.
Paul
has
perfectly
good
one.
Get
them
implemented,
get
going
on
these
things.
They
should
be
on
the
agenda
of
every
single
City
Council
meeting.
O
A
Mr.
Keefe,
before
you
begin
I
just
wanted
to
note
Ruth,
Lindo
or
Lynn.
These
would
be
next
on
my
list
and
just
in
an
interest
of
a
process
I'm
going
to
continue
the
public
hearing
on
the
gas
franchise
fee
and
simultaneously
open
the
Elector
franchise
fee,
so
we'll
just
be
continuing
on
one-one
stream.
So
please.
P
Hi,
my
name
is
Patti
O'keefe
I
am
a
Minneapolis
resident
at
the
10th
Ward
and
I'm
here,
representing
myself
as
an
energy
user,
but
also
as
Minnesota
350,
an
organization
working
to
build
a
climate
justice
movement
in
Minnesota
I'm.
Also
a
member
of
evac,
the
energy
vision,
Advisory
Committee
to
the
clean
energy
partnership.
So
first
I
want
to
say
that
myself
and
others
who
care
about
addressing
climate
change
and
equity
issues
are
very,
very
excited,
genuinely
very
excited
to
see
this
proposal
for
the
franchise
fee
increase.
P
We
need
a
dedicated
revenue
stream
to
meet
our
rightfully
ambitious
energy
goals
and
particularly
the
goal
of
the
75%
whole-house
retrofits
by
2025.
We
also
need
the
additional
funding
to
effectively
increase
energy
efficiency
program.
Participation
with
renters
welcome
people,
communities
of
color
in
growth
communities,
and
so
we
encourage
you
all
to
pass
this
budget
provision.
P
However,
I
will
say
that
this
idea
was
generated
in
'back,
with
the
intention
of
ensuring
that
it
was
a
dedicated
revenue
stream
to
fund
programs
that
are
more
effective
and
equitable
and
get
us
closer
to
our
2025
goal
and
overall
clinicals,
and
we
feel
that
the
fee
increase
is
justified,
because
additional
funding
could
pay
for
programming
that
results
in
cost
savings
for
Minneapolis
residents
as
effectively
cancelling
out.
Hopefully,
the
fee
increase.
P
That's
why
it's
really
important
that
we
primarily
be
funding
programs
and
primarily
new
programs
or
programs
that
do
not
have
other
sources
of
funding
already
dedicated
to
them.
So
I
would
advise
against
the
franchise
fee,
funding
the
franchise
fee,
funding
being
the
only
funding
stream
for
sustainability
in
the
city,
because
I
think
that
sustainability,
it
shouldn't,
be
an
add-on.
It
should
be
integrated
into
everything
that
we
do
and
this
funding
can
help
build
on
the
already
great
sustainability
work
that
we're
doing
and
funding
so
again.
P
Q
Q
The
proposed
franchise
fee
for
clean
energy
is
a
similar
win-win
on
a
grander
scale,
what's
not
to
like
about
yearly
citywide
energy
savings
of
285
million,
while
directing
those
savings
toward
our
neighbors
who
struggle
the
most
with
their
energy
bills.
If
we
can
stop
sending
our
dollars
far
away
to
buy
fossil
fuels
and
keep
them
here
to
stimulate
our
local
green
economy,
we'll
also
create
jobs.
Q
This
is
a
strategic
investment
that
can
mimic
the
model
of
compound
growth,
which
Einstein
called
the
eighth
wonder
of
the
world.
The
faster
return
toward
clean
local
energy,
the
sooner
we'll
see
the
benefits,
expand,
less
pollution,
healthier
environment,
lower
medical
costs,
fewer
missed
work
and
school
days,
enhanced
homeland
security
and
less
danger
to
our
waters
and
soil
and
so
important.
We
boost
our
effort
to
combat
climate
change.
Q
Just
this
past
week,
a
headline
on
Bloomberg
Moody's,
announced
cities
and
states
that
don't
address
climate
risk
will
face
down
grades
in
their
credit
rating.
So
let's
lengthen
the
list
of
things
to
love
about
Minneapolis
bargains,
bike,
trails,
breweries
and
clean
energy.
Thank
you.
Thank
you
very
much.
R
Also
here
as
chair
as
a
chair
of
the
climate
and
energy
work
group
in
the
Minneapolis,
citizen's
environmental
Advisory,
Commission,
otherwise
known
as
ciock
I,
wanted
to
say
that
I
support
the
increase
of
the
gas
and
electric
franchise
fee
with
the
goals
of
increasing
our
energy
savings
and
energy
efficiency,
reducing
further
reductions
in
our
energy
emissions
and
initiatives
that
accomplish
that
and
also
renewable
energy
installations.
Increasing
our
renewable
energy
installations.
R
So
now
is
the
time
to
make
our
energy
in
electric
systems
as
efficient
and
clean
as
possible,
especially
with
at
a
local
level.
The
time
is
now
and
here
for
the
city
of
Minneapolis.
This
is
a.
This
is
a
rare
opportunity
and
also
especially
because
we
see
on
the
not
so
distant
horizon,
the
electric
transportation
is
coming
our
way
pretty
quickly
with
the
technology
advances
that
we
can
see.
R
They
are
swiftly
coming
our
way
and
we
should
have
an
efficient
system
in
place
if,
as
this
transition
happens,
electricity,
transportation,
the
electric
transportation,
renewable
energy
and
energy
efficiency
technology
has
tremendous
climate
and
public
health
benefits,
as
well
as
savings
for
the
consumers
in
terms
of
reduced
fuel
and
maintenance
costs.
It
also.
It
also
means
significant
benefits
for
our
economy.
Miss
Daniels.
A
S
The
chair,
Quincy
and
members
of
the
committee
thinks
without
community
to
address
you
today.
My
name
is
Bothell
teen
and
I'm,
a
resident
of
Seward
neighborhood,
the
part
that
isn't
represented
by
councilman
Gordon,
but
but
glad
to
be
there
I
urge
you
to
support
the
small
increase
in
the
utility
franchise
fee,
specifically
for
energy
efficiency
and
clean
energy
programs.
S
This
measure
is
a
simple
small
impact
mechanism
that
would
make
a
significant
difference
with
a
small
increase
in
the
cost
for
residential
customers
monthly
energy
bill.
It
leverages
money
that
can
really
make
an
a
real
impact
in
energy
efficiency
and
access
to
renewables
for
people
in
Minneapolis,
as
a
homeowner
I'm
aware
that
it
increases
indeed
still
an
increase,
but
I
want
those
increases
that
I
would
pay
to
have
impact
to
be
significant
to
be
beneficial
for
all
I.
Come
to
this
work
really
as
a
person
of
faith
or
what
working
in
the
Lutheran
community.
S
My
bishop,
who
habit
happens
to
also
be
my
boss
and
phoenixon,
is
an
outspoken
supporter
of
renewable
energies
and
and
and
energy
justice.
So
I'd
like
to
share
one
comment.
She
recently
made
quote
our
faith.
Calls
us
to
both
calls
us
boldly
into
the
world
for
the
sake
of
all
creation
transitioning
to
renewable
energy,
as
fast
as
we
can
get.
There
is
of
critical
importance
from
those
who
breathe
pollution
every
day
to
those
dependent
on
good
seasons
to
till
the
land
to
future
generations
who
hope
for
a
healthy
climate.
S
T
T
I
really
became
interested
in
energy
after
living
in
Appalachia,
where
I
stood
on
a
mountain
in
Southwest
Virginia
and
saw
across
the
valley
a
mountain
all
blown
up,
mountaintop
coal,
mountaintop
removal,
coal,
mining,
I,
won't
forget
it,
and
the
age
of
climate
change
will
often
ask
who
pays
for
what
and
who
gets
what
benefit
and
I
know
that
our
energy
system
isn't
just
here.
You
know
that
energy
efficiency
programs,
renewable
energy
programs
they're
not
accessible
to
low
and
moderate-income
individuals
by
and
large.
T
So
if
you're
working
a
few
jobs,
you
don't
have
the
time
you
don't
have
the
ability
to
infer
what
all
of
these
different
technical
standards
mean
it's
impossible.
So
increasing
the
franchise
fee
in
Minneapolis
is
a
great
great
opportunity
to
address
these
problems
for
residents
to
help
them
save
money
and
to
change
the
way
that
we're
using
energy
and
the
growing
green
economy.
I.
T
Think
it's
important
that
the
city
shouldn't
stop
at
the
half
percent
should
seek
a
full
percent
increase
and
should
use
those
funds
for
new
programs
for
underserved
residents
and
communities
across
the
city.
The
pop
the
process
should
be
accountable
to
the
needs
of
the
city
and
ongoing
and
all
of
us
in
the
city.
T
A
U
You,
my
name,
is
Richard
Holloway
and
I'm
part
of
the
Minneapolis
area,
Synod
eco
faith,
Network
I
work
as
a
youth
director
as
a
Lutheran
Church
in
the
area
and
I'd
like
to
show
you
a
testimony
from
one
of
my
colleagues.
Pastor,
Martha
bard
will
serves
as
a
pastor
in
the
congregation
of
our
saviors
Lutheran
Church
on
Chicago
Avenue
in
south
Minneapolis,
and
these
are
hard
her
comments
on
the
issue
she
says.
Well.
Are
we
going
to
invest
in
growing
green
growing,
a
green
economy
here
in
Minneapolis
or
not
increase
the
franchise
fee?
U
V
We
are
in
a
historical
moment
of
immense
impact
locally
and
globally.
We
are
in
a
time
that
no
living
person
has
ever
seen
before
it
grows
out
of
the
past,
most
immediately.
That
emerges
out
of
the
Industrial
Revolution,
which
is
directly
connected
to
colonization,
Empire
building
and
the
reckless
ravaging
of
the
natural
world.
V
We
are
at
a
time
when
we
must
reclaim
and
practice
a
sense
of
what
is
sacred,
the
need
for
balance
and
harmony
and
a
profound
affirmation
of
a
simple
truth
that
all
life
all
creation,
is
intimately
interconnected.
It
matters
what
we
do
to
the
water,
because
what
we
do
to
the
water
we
do
to
ourselves.
Adults
are
roughly
60%
water,
babies,
80
what
pesticides
toxins
we
put
into
the
soil
and
on
the
pollinators.
V
We
not
only
do
to
ourselves
in
present
time,
but
also
to
future
generations.
The
burning
of
oil
coal
has
given
us
grand
and
metropolis
all
over
the
world.
They
are
not
now
sustainable
and
the
human
and
the
burning
of
in
the
burning
heats
up
more
than
just
the
machines
and
furnaces
they
feel
we
have
to
show
new
seeds
of
culture.
V
We
have
citizens
ready
to
dig
in
and
do
work,
which
actually
means
creation
of
a
new
democracy
that
represents
all
the
people,
regardless
of
how
much
money
they
have
or
don't,
but
rather
promotes
a
livable
planet.
We
need
a
way
of
life
that
won't
be
driven
by
what
makes
money,
but
rather
what
promotes
and
sustains
life.
V
V
Citizens
who
have
already
paid
for
present
energy
programs
need
to
finally
benefit
green
zones,
and
renters
are
now
needing
to
be
the
urgent
priority.
Our
solutions
must
address
human
needs
of
health
education,
good
work
that
addresses
real
needs
that
support
collective,
thriving
Animal,
Vegetable
mineral.
We
are
one.
W
Here
to
support
of
increasing
of
0.5
percent
or
more
franchise
fees,
so
we
can
meet
our
climate
and
equity
goal
as
a
city.
My
name
is
Dru
Hill,
Islam
and
I'm
owner
of
Gandhi
Mahal,
restaurant
and
Gandhi
Morriston
our
vision.
We
are
working
toward
energy
independence,
foot
secure
community
and
recently
we
participate
in
a
green
cost
sharing
program.
W
That
was
a
blessing.
It
was
a
blessing
almost
like
program.
We
put
our
new
hood
system
in
the
kitchen,
was
wonderful
working,
very
nice
you're
very
happy
about
it,
but
also
we
had
to
the
cost-sharing
program
was
almost
six
thousand
plus,
but
that
was
that
I
feel
like
that,
could
be
also
a
barrier
for
small
business,
a
lot
of
small
business.
W
My
support
is
today
here
to
increase
that
franchise
fees,
because
we
need
to
continue
this
program
a
lot
of
immigrant
business
owners
in
the
our
corridor.
They
don't
know
about
this
program
and
if
they're
knows
they
don't
want
to
participate
because
of
those
barriers,
so
that
will
really
help.
If
you
can
do
something
about
this.
Thank
you
very
much.
Thank
You.
Mr.
A
X
Hello,
chairman
councilmembers
Minneapolis,
born
and
raised,
and
currently
a
resident
of
Ward
9
in
Powderhorn,
neighborhood
though
it
may
not
seem
super
relevant
at
first.
The
first
thing
I'd
like
to
do
is
speak
in
favor
of
Minneapolis
renters
coalition's
position
for
creating
at
least
two
new
complaint
based
housing
inspector
positions.
This
would
be
an
aid
to
the
energy
benchmarking
program
for
residential.
Y
X
Is
proposed
by
either
as
a
renter
myself
currently
engaged
in
maintenance
disputes
with
my
shady
landlord
I
can
only
sing
the
praises
of
the
department
of
regulatory
services
as
well
as
the
housing
inspector
I've
worked
with
in
the
last
several
months
to
get
Grievous
issues
addressed
they're,
doing
excellent
work
on
behalf
of
Minneapolis
renters
with
a
high
degree
of
integrity
and
should
be
commended.
But
the
mountain
is
high
and
steep
and
predatory
landlords
abound
and
still
operate
with
a
significant
degree
of
impunity.
X
Inspectors
rights
should
be
expanded
and
their
vital
work
should
be
supported
and
things
go
right
that
can
have
a
significant
impact
on
the
lives
and
well-being
of
Minneapolis
renters
and
our
family.
That's
that
there's
only
so
much
they
can
do
so.
The
main
thing
I'm
here
to
say
like
so
many
others,
is
that
as
a
renter
and
a
working-class
resident
of
this
city,
I
am
in
favor
of
the
proposed
increase
to
the
franchise
fee.
In
fact,
I
think
it
should
be
more
as
I
understand
it.
X
The
energy
savings
that
this
could
unlock
for
me
and
other
working-class
residents
of
Minneapolis
through
the
programs
and
mechanisms
currently
being
devised
by
evac
and
the
clean
energy
partnership,
will
exceed
the
extra
amount
I'd
be
paying
on
my
energy
bills
each
month.
But
this
is
only
true
if
the
revenue
created
by
the
fee
increase
is
actually
put
towards
these
programs.
Word
is
getting
around
that
there
might
be
other
plans
or
that
the
money
will
be
directed
away
from
energy
equity
programs
after
a
year.
X
Please
remember
that
evac
has
been
volunteering
their
time
to
think
strategically
about
how
to
use
this
money
in
service
of
the
city's
own
energy
goals,
including
making
efficiency
retrofit
programs
available
to
75%
of
residential
properties,
which
will
have
to
include
many
renters
like
me,
and
their
proposal
should
not
be
taken
lightly.
Nor
should
the
power
and
the
interests
of
the
working
class
in
this
city.
I
can
tell
you
now
that
my
comrades,
my
neighbors
and
I,
will
regard
it
as
an
insult
and
a
double-cross,
sir.
X
You
need
to
wrap
up
if
your,
if
this
fee
increase,
which
offers
which
affects
all
customer
classes
equally
and
therefore
regressively,
is
used
to
disproportionately
benefit
the
already
comfortable
or
worse,
if
it
is
simply
captured
and
rolled
into
the
general
fund,
we'll
be
watching
this
very
closely.
Thanks
be
enough.
Mr.
Z
There-
are
three
different
efficiencies
which
I
see
coming
out
of
this
clean
energy
franchise
fee
number
one,
the
extra
fifty
seven
cents
that
the
average
residential
customer
will
pay
monthly
will
be
returned
back
into
our
pockets
many
times
over
in
the
form
of
energy
savings
number
two.
These
new
franchise
fee
dollars,
which
the
city
spends
will
leverage
the
current
utility
energy
efficiency,
incentives
and
conservation
improvement
dollars
to
be
more
effective
and
number
three
and
the
Clean
Energy
Partnership.
Z
The
city
will
collaborate
its
regulatory
authority
and
neighborhood
engagement
assets
with
the
utilities
assets
such
as
programs,
incentives,
financing
methods
and
infrastructure
in
a
way
that
will
make
each
more
effective
and
then
all
three
of
these
efficiencies
will
synergize
together.
According
to
the
according
to
the
staff
report
that
we
had
just
seen,
I
would
like
to
to
close
by
saying
that
the
revenue
from
the
zero
percent,
the
revenue
from
the
zero
point
five
percent
increase,
would
be
around
the
bare
minimum
needed
for
us
to
reach
the
climate
equity
goals.
Z
AA
Chairman
calibers,
my
name
is
Emily
Bouvier
and
I'm.
A
Minneapolis
resident
of
the
sixth
Ward
speaking
today,
also
in
favor
of
increasing
the
franchise
fee
to
be
used
specifically
for
energy
efficiency,
clean
energy
and
equity.
I.
Think
this
kind
of
program
is
really
exciting
and
makes
all
the
sense
in
the
world.
We
know
we
want
to
get
serious
about
these
goals
and
get
back
on
track
to
meet
them
and
I
find
it
really
thrilling
that
right
now
we
know
what's
working
and
that
we're
scratching
the
surface.
AA
But
we
have
so
much
more
that
we
can
do,
and
we
know
that
we're
not
going
to
make
it
to
a
hundred
percent
of
our
goals,
with
only
10%
of
people
participating.
I'm,
really
aware
of
my
own
limitations
as
a
renter
and
living
in
Stevens,
Square
neighborhood,
which
is
overwhelmingly
renter
based
I'm,
really
aware
of
the
neighbors
around
me
who
room
that's
true
as
well.
I
know
my
landlords
not
going
to
be
a
major
driver
and
I
find
it
hard
to
invest.
AA
Personally,
if
I
don't
know
how
long
I'm
going
to
be
there,
but
this
franchise
fee
could
fund
a
wide
range
of
solutions
and
programs
that
would
help
Minneapolis
residents
and
business
owners
alike,
be
able
to
access
energy
efficiency
and
clean
energy.
This
is
really
exciting
because
we
can
do
not
only
more
with
these
programs,
but
also
really
do
it
with
inclusivity
in
a
foundation
of
racial
and
economic
equity.
AA
I
support,
what's
already
been
named
as
some
of
the
top
priorities,
including
multilingual
and
community-based
approaches,
inclusive
financing,
as
well
as
job
training
and
programs
like
the
green
business
cost
share
program.
In
my
work
with
the
faith
community
I
see
these
goals
as
deeply
aligned
with
the
that
were
already
committed
to
the
values
of
the
congregation's
that
I
work
with,
and
the
realities
that
congregations
also
face.
I
also
do
work
with
the
Minneapolis
area
Synod
and
know
that
measures,
programs
that
aren't
streamlined
and
really
accessible
and
folks
who
are
not
actively
reached
out.
AA
AB
Chair
Quincy
and,
ladies
and
gentlemen
of
the
committee,
thank
you
for
this
opportunity.
I'm
a
south
Minneapolis
resident
I'll
part
time.
I
work
part
time
as
a
contractor
on
the
retie
program,
which
is
retiree
environmental
technical
assistance
program,
a
program
of
the
Minnesota
Pollution
Control
Agency.
AB
We
and
often
come
up
with
recommendations
for
major
savings
and
are
like
20
and
30%
are
not
uncommon,
reductions
in
energy
and
carbon
emissions.
The
frustration
we
feel
is,
despite
these
good
ideas,
are.
The
rate
of
implementation
of
our
recommendations
takes
place
at
a
very
low
rate,
and
we
think
the
reason
for
this
is
very
simple:
the
cost
to
make
to
implement
the
findings.
AB
The
recommendations
may
be
difficult
for
some
clients
to
fund
to
raise
so
I
would
end
with
the
request
that
all
money
that's
going
to
be
raised
through
inclusive
financing,
should
be
used
entirely
for
energy
and
energy
equity
goals,
particularly
energy
and
cost
savings
that
that
lower
energy
bills
and
of
carbon
emissions
at
the
same
time.
Thank
you.
Thank.
AC
The
Sierra
Club
supports
the
proposed
fee
increase
to
be
devoted
solely
to
expanding
access
and
adoption
of
energy
efficiency
and
clean
energy
projects.
Revenue
from
the
franchise
fees
should
prioritize
energy,
equity
and
energy
cost
savings
in
order
to
return
more
money
into
people's
pockets
through
energy
savings
and
specific
programs
supported
by
this
revenue
should
be
decided
in
a
transparent
process
that
includes
ample
community-wide
input
and
engagement.
AC
AD
Tim
is
in
Michigan,
but
he
gave
me
a
letter
to
read
to
you
sure
Tim's
it
in
the
Phillips
neighborhood
as
a
landlord
for
11
housing
units
and
five
buildings
in
Minneapolis,
and
he
also
apologizes
for
not
being
able
to
be
here
so
dear
Ways
and
Means
Committee
members.
Thank
you
for
considering
the
0.5%
increase
in
the
city's
utility
franchise
fee
and
for
taking
public
input
on
this
matter.
I
strongly
support
this
franchise
fee
increase
and
believe
that
a
hundred
percent
of
this
increase
should
be
used
for
new
or
expanded
energy.
AD
Related
programs
I
agree
with
the
city's
climate
goals
to
wean
us
off
fossil
fuels
and
want
to
do
my
part.
This
should
be
done
in
a
way
that
addresses
social
equity
issues,
rather
than
exacerbates
them,
for
example,
by
helping
low-income
households
that
have
high
energy
cost
burdens
and
bringing
jobs
to
those
who
most
need
them.
I
am
fortunate
to
have
photovoltaic
panels
on
my
house
and
a
tight
building
envelope.
My
solar
array
produces
more
kilowatt
hours
than
I
need
during
many
months
of
the
year.
AD
You
might
have
seen
these
solar
panels
on
the
roof
of
my
house
perched
at
the
top
of
18th
Avenue
entrance
to
the
ramp
to
the
Midtown
Greenway
I
have
paid
for
some
energy
improvements
that
Reynolds
rental
properties
too
and
I'm
excited
to
do
more,
but
the
upfront
cost
is
a
barrier.
If
funds
were
available
to
me,
I
would
take
advantage
of
them
to
reduce
energy
footprints
and
costs
for
my
tenants
and
for
myself
finally,
I
support,
inclusive
financing
for
energy
efficiency
and
renewables,
and
a
robust
and
diverse
community
engagement
process
related
to
energy
programs.
AD
A
AE
Dear
Ways
and
Means
Committee,
thank
you
for
being
committed
to
listening
and
valuing
community
voices
as
it
pertains
to
the
needs
of
residents
at
large.
This
letter
is
intended
to
lend
our
support
for
the
franchise
fee
that
is
being
proposed
to
your
committee.
The
neighborhood
hub
in
partnership
with
the
city
of
Minneapolis
coordinators
office,
Xcel,
Energy,
Center,
Point,
energy
and
partnership
planning
team
collaborated
to
erect
a
pilot
program
called
the
energy
about
community
energy
efficiency
pilot
program.
This
pilot
program
that
gave
our
healthy
homes
team
funding
to
provide
outreach
and
awareness
north
Minneapolis.
AE
We
were
able
to
give
information
about
low
and
no-cost
energy
efficiency,
products
and
resources.
We
also
provided
resources
for
energy
audits,
weatherization
kits
energy
assistance
and
LED
assessments.
As
we
did
this,
this
important
work
we
surveyed
the
Jordan,
Cleveland
and
Falwell
neighborhoods
to
find
out
why
residents
were
not
utilizing
these
products
and
with
this
survey
tool
we
concluded
that
residents
were
simply
unaware
that
these
products
were
available
at
minimal
or
no
cost
to
low-income
families.
We
also
observed
that
if
residents
did
know
of
the
cost-saving
products,
they
were
unaware
of
how
to
access
these
resources.
AE
Increasing
the
franchise
fee
0.5%
would
leverage
2.9
million
dollars
dedicated
to
improving
energy
efficiency
and
access
to
renewables
in
Minneapolis.
The
neighborhood
hub
believes
that
a
portion
of
these
dollars
could
contribute
to
a
robust,
community-based
approach
providing
equity
in
the
distribution
of
energy-efficient
products
and
resources.
Please
consider
increasing
the
proposed
francese
franchise
fee.
H
So
bear
with
me
I
know,
I'm
supposed
to
sign
up
as
well:
I'll
be
fairly
quick
board,
chair
Quincy
and
council
members.
My
name
is
Kayla
Severson
I
reside
at
14,
10,
earthing,
Avenue,
north
and
the
grant
coordinator
of
the
program
she
was
talking
about
at
the
neighborhood
hub
and
I'm
speaking
on
behalf
of
Keisha,
ever
wasn't
able
to
be
here
today.
H
For
the
past
18
months,
we've
been
working
on
the
Healthy
Homes
initiative
focus
on
three
North
Side
neighborhoods
we've
been
collecting
data
on
specific
issues
and
asking
us
questions
such
as
wired
North
Saracens,
not
using
these
programs
that
could
help
reduce
bills
and
reduce
our
carbon
footprint.
What
we
found
is
our
committee
is
not
aware
of
the
products
and
programs
and
those
that
were
where
the
programs
didn't
know
how
to
navigate
services
to
get
these
programs
with
a
high
percent
increase.
H
The
city
could
help
provide
education
navigation
around
these
issues
and
could
potentially
improve
addressing
some
of
the
racial
gaps
in
education
and
services.
We
at
the
neighborhood
hub
fully
support
the
high
%
franchise
in
fee
increase,
and
we
truly
believe
that
this
could
improve
the
quality
of
life
in
our
city.
I
also
have
personal
stories
if
you
guys
want
to
reach
out
that
I
could
share
and
I
asked
a
few
clients
if
they're
open
to
sharing
so
I
want
to
just
take
the
time
and
offer
that
to
you
guys
if
you'd
like
it.
A
AF
It
gives
us
the
opportunity
to
get
on
track
by
funding
a
wide
range
of
programs
that
support
racial
and
economic
equity.
Everybody
deserves
access
to
a
comfortable
health,
healthy
home
I.
Don't
think
this
is
asking
too
much.
We
have
the
chance
to
eliminate
barriers
to
accessing
energy
efficiency,
and
we
should
take
full
advantage
of
it.
The
additional
two
million
dollars
can
be
put
toward
programs
that
address
issues
of
inequity
among
Minneapolis
residents.
AF
Low-Income
households
and
households
of
color
often
hold
the
heaviest
burden
on
their
energy
bill,
and
in
no
way
is
that
a
just
energy
system,
we
should
all
have
access
to
the
cleanest,
most
efficient
energy
options,
not
just
for
our
comfort
but
for
the
health
vote
for
our
health
and
well-being.
It
is
time
we
addressed
these
inequities
and
start
showing
our
planet
the
respect
it
deserves.
We
all
live,
we
we
all
live
on
this
earth
and
shall
have
the
an
equal
opportunity
to
care
for
it.
Thank.
AG
Thank
You,
chair
Quincy
and
members
of
the
this
committee
I'm
Reverend
Dwight
Virginia's
I'm
community
minister
at
Mayflower,
UCC
and
south
Minneapolis
on
Diamond
Lake,
Road,
I'm,
also
chair
of
the
board
of
directors
of
Minnesota
interfaith
Power,
&
Light,
it's
a
Minnesota,
nonprofit
dedicated
to
climate
justice.
Our
office
in
is
in
Minneapolis.
We
work
with
several
hundred
communities
of
faith,
Christian,
Muslim,
Jewish,
Hindu,
Baha'I,
etc,
and
several
thousand
people
are
individual
people
of
faith,
developing
leadership
and
empowering
people
of
faith
in
the
climate
justice
movement.
We
all
have
a
piece
of
the
action
right.
AG
If
the
question
is
what
steps
could
the
city
take
to
ensure
that
clean
energy
and
energy
efficiencies
are
accessible
to
and
benefit
a
broad
cross-section
of
customers
and
customer
classes?
I
think
you're
providing
the
right
answer.
So
thank
you.
We
support
the
proposal
regarding
both
gas
and
electric
now.
My
church
Mayflower
is
a
history
of
caring
for
creation
and
seeking
racial
and
economic
equity.
AG
As
far
as
electric
energy,
we
have
enough
resources
in
our
community
to
support
that
installation
and
those
efficiencies,
but
right
now
too
many
barriers
keep
low-income
families
and
those
with
less-than-perfect
credit
from
investing
in
clean,
renewable
energy
and
energy
efficiency
improvements.
It's
time
to
remove
those
barriers
so
that
all
customers,
regardless
of
income
or
credit
score,
can
help
Minneapolis
meet
its
climate
action
goals,
move
toward
a
hundred
percent
renewable
energy
and
by
the
by
build
their
family's
wealth
at
Mayflower
and
MN
IPL.
We
believe
that
the
renewable
energy
revolution
should
be
accessible
to
everyone.
AG
It
should
promote
economic,
racial
and
employment,
justice,
reduce
karma
and
protect
the
natural
world
and
help
us
all
be
a
part
of
it.
The
new
story,
not
just
some
of
us,
we
participated
enthusiastically
in
this
inclusive
task,
force
and
I.
When
I
went
to
por
renewal
of
my
agreement,
my
church
I
started
talking
about
inclusive
financing
and
they
said
Dwight
hold
it
down
a
little
bit
you're
a
little
too
excited
this
is
you
know
it's
kind
of
the
intricacies
of
this
are
kind
of
boring,
and
yet
they
are
so
important
they.
AG
AG
D
AH
That's
been
expressed
several
times
before
I've
spoken,
and
that
is
that
the
comment
that
there
is
no
fiscal
impact
anticipated
that
the
resources
that
are
pulled
through
the
franchise
fee
are
indeed
fed
back
directly
to
new
programming
that
there's
a
discipline
to
ensure
that
those
sectors
receive
the
resources
to
improve
all.
It
is
we're
trying
to
do
as
opposed
to
any
slop
outs
or
shifting
resources
to
existing
or
replacing
existing
funding.
And
so
we
support
this
and
ask
that
it's
truly
plus
factors,
so
that
all
who
are
a
part
of
this
can
benefit
from
it.
AH
AD
For
the
opportunity
to
speak,
my
name
is
Alice
Madden
and
I
live
in
the
central
neighborhood
I
the
increase
of
the
franchise
3.5%
and
urge
you
to
approve
it.
I'd
also
note
that
there
is
a
recommendation
by
C
for
a
1%
increase
in
the
energy
pathways
study
three
years
ago,
so
I
I
would
reiterate
the
support,
but
also
saying
this
isn't
enough.
AD
I
was
part
of
the
pilot
program
through
evac
for
energy
efficiency
and
heard
again
and
again
renters
showing
interest
in
saving
money
and
saving
energy
and
saying
I,
don't
think
my
landlord
would
invest
if
they
could
invest.
It's
a
whole
bunch
of
money
up
front
and
hearing
from
landlords
the
same
thing
of
either.
They
think
they
know
already
they've
already
done
piecemeal
versions,
but
not
a
whole
retrofit
of
a
multi-family
building
and
just
the
upfront
cost
barrier
is
huge,
even
if
you're
a
big
company
and
have
a
lot
of
properties.
AD
AD
This
is
like
a
phantom
energy
plant
that
we're
hooking
up
here
and
unlike
coal,
unlike
solar,
not
everyone's
paying
for
that
right
and
they're
all
getting
the
power.
But
if
you
hook
up
energy
efficiency,
its
piecemeal,
so
you
have
to
make
sure
that
everyone
gets
access
to
that
I'm
concerned
that
this
could
be
regressive.
It's
if
funds
are
diverted
away
from
this
purpose.
AD
I'm
concerned
it
could
be
regressive
if
it's
just
focused
on
some
large
consumers
and
not
actually
getting
the
heart
to
reach
customers
that
the
utilities
like
to
talk
about
a
lot
hard
to
reach
means.
Maybe
they
don't
speak.
English
hard
to
reach
means
they're,
not
homeowners.
Hard
to
reach
means
all
kinds
of
other
things
that
really
just
means.
We
need
community
engagement
with
people
who
have
relationships.
Thank
you.
Thank.
AI
M
AI
When
see
councilmembers,
my
name
is
Marcus
Mills.
Many
of
you
are
familiar
with
me:
I
lived
in
the
Marcy
homes,
neighborhood
and
I
wish
to
speak
in
favour
of
both
the
electric
and
gas
franchise
fee
increases.
As
you
know,
I
wear
many
hats,
including
this
one
among
the
business
owner
and
community
advocate
I,
wish
to
thank
the
council,
members
and
staff
and
advisors
traversing,
the
veins
and
arteries
behind
the
scenes.
Helping
this
measure
get
this
far.
AI
First
of
all,
I
know
how
tough
that
can
be
and
I
wanted
to
make
sure
to
begin
with
a
little
bit
of
praise
as
it's
due.
Those
who
know
me
have
spent
this
praise
bracing
for
the
reverse.
This
increase
needs
to
be
more.
Our
goals
are
great
in
energy
efficiency
in
climate
goals
and
they
are
appropriate,
and
while
this
is
a
good
start,
it
is
not
quite
enough
and
we
need
to
be
moving
further
and
moving
forward.
AI
We
need
to
make
sure
that
we
are
putting
the
money
that
we
pull
from
this
particular
idea
to
accomplish
very
specific
goals.
One
of
the
refrains
that
I
heard
in
talking
to
many
council
members
staff
and
constituents
was
we
need
to
make
sure
that
this
money
isn't
just
raised
and
thrown
into
the
general
fund
that
it
has
very
specifically
delineated
purposes
and
since
I
heard
that
from
every
corner,
that's
what
spected
I've
found
out
that
we're
not
quite
there
yet.
AI
And
we
need
to
ensure
that,
because
that's
what
everyone
was
expecting
when
they
heard
that
we
were
using
the
money
raised
from
the
utility
franchise
fee
for
energy
purposes,
it
was
a
major
part
of
many
sources
of
the
votes
that
went
out
over
these
past
months.
Mr.
mills,
your
time's
up,
if
you
could
wrap
it
absolutely
so
I.
Thank
you
for
the
efforts
that
you've
come
to
so
far
and
hope
that
we
can
get
this
aligned
properly
so
that
everybody
sees
that
the
work
we've
done
was
with
what.
M
Shaun
gooch
s,
key
executive
director
Lions
for
sustainability
and
worker,
neighborhood,
3132,
22nd,
and
so
on,
thanks
so
much
for
moving
us
forward
with
the
both
natural
gas
and
electricity
chant
franchise
fee
increase.
We
were
speaking
in
favor
of
that,
and
the
big
reason
I'm
looking
at
today
is
that
the
Twin
Cities
is
moving
rapidly
to
have
many
of
our
other
cities.
M
Adopting
community-wide
energy
goals
like
Bloomington,
Edina,
st.
Louis,
Park,
Eden,
Prairie,
and
none
of
the
cities
really
know
how
to
get
it
done
yet,
and
so
by
having
Minneapolis
having
solid
funding
to
implement
your
climate
action
plan,
we
hope
to
generate
lessons
that
can
be
shared
with
all
the
other
additional
big
cities
in
the
Twin
Cities,
including
Saint.
M
One
of
the
big
areas
would
be
just
effectively
reaching
all
your
biggest
energy
users
through
the
incentive
grants
and
other
things
to
build
upon
the
energy
benchmarking
ordinance.
We
hope
the
energy
benchmarking
ordinance
can
be
extended
to
multifamily
buildings
because
of
the
split
incentives.
Many
property
owners
don't
want
to
make
investments.
We
also
feel
it's
important.
Do
you
have
inclusive
solutions
options
for
people
to
do
a
financing
on
bill?
M
As
well
as
looking
at
the
neighborhood
2040
goal,
the
many
in
the
neighborhood
2020,
like
re-envisioning
neighborhood
groups,
to
look
at
how
they
could
maybe
get
funding
through
this
to
work
on
energy
outreach
and
then
on
the
backside
of
my
handout.
We
have
a
number
of
other
strategies
you
should
pursue
in
terms
of
a
sustainable
building
policy
for
new
buildings
being
built
to
be
efficient.
M
Looking
at
also
updating
the
climate
action
plan,
including
way
more
on
transportation
to
take
advantage
of
electric
vehicles,
bike
pad
transit,
oriented
development,
ton
of
us
vehicles
and
in
the
shared
mobility
and
then
looking
at
also
moving
forward
with
your
100%
renewable
power
goal
for
the
city
operations.
So
thanks
again
make
sure
to
use
policy
and
not
just
the
money.
Thank
you.
Thank.
AJ
AJ
AK
AK
The
thing
that
I
want
to
bring
to
attention
today
is
that
I'm,
a
grandfather
I
have
four
grandchildren,
ranging
in
ages
from
13
down
to
seven
and
I
care
about
climate
change,
because
I
want
them
to
be
able
to
live
in
a
world
that
is
livable
just
diverse
and
has
the
kind
of
physical
and
social
attributes
that
we
have
enjoyed
in
the
past.
They
might
live
into
the
22nd
century,
and
climate
change
threatens
them
severely.
It
threatens
all
of
us,
but
it
threatens
those
who
will
live
that
long
with
with
a
very,
very
dark
future.
AK
AK
It
was
a
dark
day
and
Congress
also
has
turned
its
back
on
climate
change,
and
so
the
hope
of
actually
doing
things
is
falling
to
states
and
cities,
churches,
individuals,
communities
and
that
places
this
to
say
regarding
the
the
fee
in
in
a
very
significant
context,
so
there
well.
There
are
many
other
reasons
to
support
this
franchise
fee:
cleaner
air,
lower
energy
costs,
more
jobs,
the
main
reason
that
I
would
support.
It
is
because
of
its
important
impact,
not
only
here
but
globally,
on
climate
change.
Thank
you.
A
I,
have
to
recognize
council
vice-president
Glidden
for
her
work
on
this
and
councilmember
Gordon,
and
my
co-author
on
this
ordinance
is
councilmember
Reich.
The
clean
energy
partnership,
I
am,
is
we've
all
said
it
first
in
the
nation
and
it's
a
it
spawned
the
evac
and
with
the
input
from
siak,
and
we
can
have
alphabet
soup
all
day
in
this
organization.
But
it's
really
amazing.
A
When
all
there
are
community
partners
and
our
stakeholders,
including
our
partners
at
CenterPoint,
Energy
and
Xcel
Energy,
come
together
on
something
that
is
this
significant
and
advances
our
combined
goals
and
values
for
the
city.
So
I'd
like
to
move
approval
of
both
of
the
ordinance
amendments
that
are
before
us
today
and
invite
comments
or
questions
from
my
colleagues
not
seeing
any
okay.
Thank
you
very
much.
I
think
they're
saving
it
for
a
different
council
meeting,
but.
W
A
N
A
AL
AL
There
were
16
participants
in
those
work
sessions,
including
two
members
from
clique
and
one
who
also
represented
n
CEC,
so
we
had
a
broad
representation
at
that
design
meeting.
In
addition,
we
had
a
core
group
consisting
of
Murray
River,
Rivera,
Manta,
fight
from
the
city
coordinators,
office,
David
Rubin,
or
from
NCR
Casey
Carl
from
the
City
Clerk's
office
and
Michael,
but
director
who
and
myself
who
are
a
core
group
to
keep
this
project
moving
and
I
appreciate
all
of
the
assistance
from
everyone
who
participated.
AL
AL
So
just
for
those
who
aren't
familiar
a
quick
rundown
of
what
is
PV,
it
is
in
addition
to
existing
public
engagement
opportunities
related
to
budgets.
As
you
know,
we've
had
budget
hearings
the
last
week
and
we'll
have
one
this
week.
Those
are
opportunities
for
engagement.
This
is
above
and
beyond
that.
It
is
something
that
is
not
one.
Size
fits
all
various
cities
to
it
very
differently,
from
small
amounts
to
large
amounts
from
an
annual
process
to
a
sporadic
process
as
needed.
It's
very
labor
intensive
and
hard
work.
AL
Perhaps
most
importantly,
it
must
be
transparent,
with
commitment
to
the
process
and
outcome
from
all
parties
involved.
Participatory
budgeting
organization
states
done
poorly,
it
can
damage
relationships.
Therefore,
we
want
to
make
sure
that
we
have
a
process
in
place
that
everyone
understands
and
agrees
to
before
we
enter
into
doing
PB
in
Minneapolis
few
highlights
of
the
Minneapolis
playbook.
It
is
scalable
to
size
and
scope.
We
didn't
size
it
for
any
specific
project.
It
is
flexible,
so
it
can
change.
It
manages
expectations
for
the
stakeholders
laying
out
roles
for
staff,
stakeholders,
residents
and
officials.
AL
It
provides
a
process
and
guidelines
for
PV,
but
it
is
flexible
because
we
know
that
scope
can
change
and
also,
if
adopted,
it
would
be
amended
based
on
lessons
learned
from
a
20-18
pilot
project.
We
know
that
cities
often
go
into
PB
with
a
defined
process
and
they
end
up
changing
that
because
it
just
doesn't
quite
work
the
way
they
anticipate
it.
We
expect
that
that
would
happen
here
as
well.
AL
AL
So
there
would
be
a
presentation
to
the
community
about
the
allocation
and
what
the
goals
are
the
outcome
parameters
and
then
review
of
roles
and
responsibilities.
The
process,
then,
would
be
to
gather
community
input.
They
would
provide
ideas,
work
with
staff
on
various
projects
to
come
up
with
solutions
that
meet
whatever
that
allocations,
objectives
could
be
and
those
objectives
could
be
very
narrow
or
they
could
be
very
broad.
Then
the
group
would
prioritize
those
proposals
and
make
a
recommendation
to
the
council
similar
to
what
clicked
those
as
well
and
throughout
this
process.
AL
AM
AM
AL
Quincy,
yes,
the
timing
of
that
pilot
project
would
be
either
that
the
council
could
director
we
would
select
wood
and
come
back
to
earlier.
January
say
this
is
the
project
that
we
anticipate
using
for
our
pilot
really
anticipate
getting
that
done
quickly.
As
you
can
see,
if
there's
some
timelines
in
the
guidebook,
it
would
take
months
not
not
the
full
year,
but
it
would
take
months
because
we
do
want
to
structure
it
and
do
it
properly.
AL
A
Yeah
I
think
just
building
on
that,
if
I
may
miss
Johnson
at
the
click
process,
which
is
a
participatory
budgeting
process
in
and
of
itself,
makes
a
recommendation
to
the
mayor
in
advance
of
the
proposed
budget
for
the
following
year.
So
how
might
this
impact
the
19
budget,
as
well
as
spending
within
the
18
budget,
and
would
it
be
in
a
recommendation
format
or
that
gets
back
proudly
to
the
decision-making
criteria
that
you
outlined.
AL
Sure
Quincy,
yes,
the
the
timing,
would
depend
again.
This
is
kind
of
an
after-the-fact
where
there
is
a
budget
allocation
already
approved,
so
we're
saying
we're
spending
money
for
in
18.
We
have
a
request
for
some
sort
of
community
engagement
around
that
and
then
that
project
would
occur
in
2018,
hopefully
so
that
is
the
timing
the
council
could
say
here.
Is
this
amount
of
money?
We
want
this
to
be
subject
to
participatory
budgeting.
We
would
work
through
the
process,
depending
on
the
scope
of
that
it
could
take
a
shorter
time,
but
again
right
now.
AL
What
we're
saying
is
that
it
is
an
approved
allocation,
so
they're
working
on
something
that
is
approved
some
cities.
Do
it
a
little
bit
in
reverse
of
that
we're
the
the
way
this
is
laid
out
is
such
that
the
council
would
have
already
approved
something
and
again
it
could
be
a
very
broad
approval,
but
then
we
know
that
there's
a
set
dollar
amount,
and
then
we
go
about
allocating
that.
AL
A
AB
A
AN
Chair,
maybe
I
just
want
to
acknowledge,
also
and
if
I
may
go
ahead.
Gordon
I've
been
very
involved
in
this
process
and
I
just
want
to
commend
the
finance
staff
for
their
involvement
and
getting
into
this,
and
it
was.
There
was
willingness
and
excitement
to
get
into
the
subject,
even
though
I
have
to
say
I
suspect
when
they
got
into
finance
as
a
profession,
they
weren't
expecting
to
be
involved
in
a
participatory
budgeting
process,
but
I
got
to
participate
in
the
workshops
and
many
meetings
throughout
this
and
I
really
appreciate
them.
A
AO
Chair
Quincy
members
of
the
Ways
and
Means
Committee
I'm
mark
ruff,
the
city's
chief
financial
officer
and
Thank
You
councilmember
Goodman
for
good
I,
wouldn't
make
that
mistake
very
up
council
member
Gordon
from
those
kind
words
one
of
the
things
that
makes
our
job
interesting
as
we
can
jump
from
participatory
budgeting
to
a
consolidated
office
building.
So
thanks
again,
the
committee
is
familiar
with
this
project,
but
it's
also
helpful
to
always
go
back
and
review
the
actions
to
date,
and
so
we're
going
to
do
that.
AO
A
little
bit
today
give
you
a
design
update,
and
we
have
members
of
our
design
and
construction
team
here
to
answer
any
questions
that
you
may
have
as
well
as
give
part
of
those
presentation.
Some
key
dates
coming
up
in
2018
and
then
also
give
you
an
update
on
our
our
ramp
exchange
land
acquisition
process,
as
well
as
a
recommendation
of
the
two
bids
that
are
before
you
for
action
items
today.
AO
Just
for
those
not
familiar,
the
city
has
several
facilities
across
the
core
downtown
area,
all
the
way
on
the
west
side,
they're
the
first
Precinct,
which
will
not
be
changing
as
a
part
of
this.
The
fire
station
number
one
toward
the
east
side
of
this
is
one
of
our
oldest
fire
stations.
We
will
be
looking
at
a
new
facility
assuming
some
redevelopment
sometime
in
the
near
future
of
that
block,
but
we
actually
did
look
at
incorporating
fire
station
one
into
a
consolidated
office.
AO
Building
that
we
reviewed
in
the
program,
development
decided
was
not
the
best
use
of
the
space,
but
certainly
still
see
that
need,
but
also
within
our
office
needs
outside
of
City
Hall.
We
have
five
facilities
that
we
either
own
or
that
releasing
spaces
that
are
on
this
map,
and
we
are
just
now
adding
a
six.
We
are
now
leasing
some
space
in
the
Grain
Exchange
building,
just
because
of
our
additional
efforts
with
Road
reconstruction.
The
public
works
folks
are
expanding
into
that
space
as
well.
AO
Some
key
dates
going
all
the
way
back
to
1906
when
the
city
moved
into
this
building
has
shared
it
all
the
way
through
its
history,
with
the
county,
the
county
now
today,
utilizes
40%
of
this
building,
and
so
we
have
several
hundred
people
working
in
this
building
and
will
continue
to
work
in
this
building.
We're
not
going
to
reduce
our
size
and
number
of
people
within
the
footprint
of
this
building.
AO
We
probably
will
be
expanding
as
the
county
consolidates
its
space
as
well,
but
back
in
1999
council
did
direct
staff
to
not
put
any
more
money
into
the
city's
O'lakes
building
and
the
Public
Service
Center.
Those
are
1950s
era
building
by
the
time
we
look
at
the
construction
of
this
building.
Those
will
be
close
to
65
years
old,
so
I,
certainly
a
healthy
life
span
for
those
buildings,
but
we're
not
constructed
for
today's
workplace.
AO
2014,
a
committee
was
formed,
I
believe
chair
Quincey.
You
are
one
of
the
committee
members
as
well
as
councilmember
Goodman
comes
from
member
fry
and
then
John
Stiles
from
the
mayor's
office
had
worked.
There
reviewing
13
site
options
for
a
new
consolidated
office.
Space
endorsed
one
site,
which
was
the
government
center
ramp
in
2016,
pursuing
some
discussions.
We
looked
at
then
moving
and
swapping
the
site
or
exchanging
ramps
with
with
inner
park,
which
owns
the
ramp
on
4th
Avenue,
and
so
that
is
the
action
that
was
taken
in
2016
and
17.
AO
We
also
hired
as
a
owners
rep
CPM
I,
as
well
as
Perkins
in
will
and
architectural
firm
to
do
a
program,
development
and
really
emphasize
the
public
service
of
this
building,
so
that
it's
not
only
easier
for
city
workers,
which
certainly
helps
in
recruiting,
but
more
importantly,
is
easier
for
citizens
to
navigate
city
services,
and
then
we
did
end
up
hiring
architectural
and
construction
team
which
I'll
be
introducing
in
a
few
minutes.
The
site
that
we're
looking
at
for
this
new
office
building
faces
the
Hennepin
County
square.
It
is
one
acre,
has
974
stalls.
AO
We
are
changing,
then,
with
that
owners,
the
larger
government
center
ramp,
which
has
over
1300
stalls
just
this,
is
the
ramp
that
we
are
talking
about
that
will
be
coming
down
and
be
replaced
by
the
office
building
internal
team
members.
The
council
is
familiar
with
F
Sam,
a
group
that's
been
around
for
several
years,
has
rotating
two
department
heads
and
then
also
permanent
members
as
a
city
coordinator
and
the
public
works
director,
they
are
still
very
involved.
We
are
meeting
every
other
week
as
f
Sam.
AO
AO
If
you
have
any
questions,
but
I've
just
been
very
impressed
at
how
that
group
has
come
together
and
looking
at
the
details
of
how
we
lay
out
this
facility
again
from
a
public
service
perspective,
as
well
as
from
an
employee
standpoint,
chuck
lux
great
go
key
myself
and
a
communication
staff
are
involved
on
weekly
meetings
with
this,
and
we
do
have
our
HR
staff
and
city
coordinators,
deputy
city
coordinator,
working
on
transition
management.
As
we
talk
about
how
to
read
reduce
paper,
how
do
we
move
to
a
different
workspace
for
our
employees?
AO
The
external
team
members
that
are
I
believe
all
represented
here
today,
Henning
Larsen
MSR,
is
the
architects.
Msr
is
a
local
firm,
Henning
Larsen
out
of
their
New
York
office.
Supporting
us
Buro
Happold
out
of
Chicago
is
the
engineering
firm
owners.
Rep
is
CP,
mi
Susan
Jones
is
our
primary
contact.
There
Mortensen
Darren
app
from
Mortensen,
is
here
as
well
as
Peter
Braun,
helping
us
with
engagement
process
that
we
have
started
and
will
expand
here
as
the
building
begins
to
take
shape.
AO
AO
AP
Afternoon,
Matthew
contra,
I'm
principal
articulate,
MSR
design
I'll
be
representing
a
larger
team
in
an
overview
of
the
project.
Now
so
there's
a
broader
extension
of
the
team
here.
Should
you
want
to
have
questions
for
other
design,
architects
or
city
staff
that
have
been
supporting
the
process
to
date?
AP
These
are
things
that,
during
the
design
conversations
everything
comes
back
to
to
try
to
make
sure
that
we're
following
true
to
the
guiding
ideas
of
the
project.
Overall,
what
you're
seeing
here
is
the
idea
of
this
welcoming
public
entry,
so
public
service
is
at
the
core
of
it.
This
image
shows
you.
AP
The
idea
here
is
a
real
open,
welcoming
first
two
floors
where
public
service
occurs
and
staff
is
supported
through
that
space
in
terms
of
the
interaction
with
the
public
early
concept
work
so
just
at
the
very
beginning,
phases
of
the
schematic
design
walking
through
the
levels
level,
one
right
off:
4th
Ave
Lobby
space
with
a
conferencing
center
building
core
supporting
it
and
giving
good
wayfinding
and
access
with
MPD
and
service
support
Docs
in
the
back,
which
abut
the
adjacent
parking
garage
again.
Category
caddy
corner
from
City
Hall
as
you
move
up
to
the
second
level.
AP
Existing
Skyway
system
connects
through
the
parking
garage,
that's
adjacent
and
the
public
service
approach
is
really
customer,
centric
and
service.
First,
so
there's
a
change
here.
That's
happening,
that's
all
being
managed
with
the
larger
team
in
terms
of
what
it
means,
but
bring
that
to
the
foreground
and
interaction.
Thank.
A
AP
The
resiliency
strategies
again
this
goes
to
the
core
concept,
so
you
can
find
a
little
bit
of
this
in
every
one
of
the
concepts,
but
adaptable
and
survivable
structural
systems,
high
performance,
low
maintenance,
exterior
energy,
efficient
mechanical
and
electrical
systems
and
redundant
electrical
communications
infrastructure.
Again
the
adaptability
in
terms
of
security
strategy,
something
is
being
looked
at,
and
continuity
of
an
operations
plan
from
a
sustainability
standpoint.
The
overall
project
goals
is
lievable
version
for
a
gold
certification
certificate
and
version
four.
If
you're
not
familiar,
it
is
much
more
aggressive
than
previous
versions.
AP
This
is
a
good
high
level
of
approach
to
it.
Both
prerequisites
and
44
electives,
that's
all
being
looked
at
again.
We're
in
the
early
schematic
design
phase.
We've
been
looking
at
all
kinds
of
options.
You
can
discuss
that
further.
If
you
have
any
questions
fit
well
as
well,
looking
at
how
the
building
operates
from
well
health
and
wellness
standpoint
and
how
it
engages
both
staff
and
customers.
AP
So
there's
a
certification
of
a
one-star
rating
with
61
strategies
from
overall
anticipated
project
timeline.
Key
date
here
today
is
12
for
where
we're
talking
to
you
we're
into
the
schematic
design.
We've
finished
a
program
evaluation
looking
at
that
and
beginning
with
initial
floor
plans,
so
you
can
see
we're
still
in
the
early
phases
of
it.
Design
development
will
begin
shortly
and
key
date
would
be
when
you
start
to
see
things
happening.
AQ
Certainly
mr.
chair
I
just
wanted
offer
some
feedback
on
the
layout.
I
wanted
to
make
sure
that
the
public
service
area
has
enough
space
for
municipal
Design
Center,
which
is
something
the
coordinators
office
working
on
was
interested
in
a
larger
retail
presence.
On
the
first
floor,
especially
for
incubator
space
for
small
businesses
and
I
wanted
to
throw
it
out,
there,
I
was
checking
out
the
Bullitt
Center
in
Seattle
and
was
really
impressed
with
the
sustainable
features
that
they've
incorporated
into
that
building
and
their
approach,
specifically
the
Living,
Building,
Challenge
and
I
know.
AQ
I
think
we
have
a
real
opportunity,
similar
to
the
Bullitt
center,
to
make
this
building
a
prime
example
not
just
architectural
II
from
the
outside,
but
also
in
terms
of
its
features
and
sustainability,
in
a
way
that,
hopefully,
we
can
serve
as
a
model
for
others
and
help
inspire
the
similar
sustainable
elements
in
the
building
and
features
that
can
be
used
elsewhere
in
other
projects.
Definitely.
AP
We
do
have
programming
working
on
retail
on
the
first
level,
which
is
mainly
right
now,
you'll
do
with
the
lobby
area
in
space.
That's
allowed
for
a
grab-and-go
type
thing,
but
we're
also
continuing
to
look
at
the
program
in
terms
of
how
it
works
so
there's
options
that
are
being
studied
with
that
in
mind,
along
with
the
conferencing
Center
and
how
those
things
work
yeah,
we
have,
you
know
a
limited
amount
of
space,
so
every
bit
that
engages
the
public
is
important.
That's
what
we're
looking
at
right
now
from
a
sustainability
standpoint.
AP
This
is
a
70.
You
know
we're
looking
at
a
75,
plus
your
building,
inherently,
that
has
to
be
sustainable
and
it's
the
way
it's
put
together,
especially
with
LBC.
That's
a
very
aspirational
piece
and
we're
looking
at
options
right
now
is
what
fits
best
to
meet
those
75
year
goals,
as
I
showed
you
earlier
in
one
of
the
other
slides
the
resiliency
and
durability
maintenance
of
the
facility.
Healthy
materials
is
a
big
piece
of
that
along
with
the
fit
well,
so
those
all
things
reach
into
lbc
and
we're
looking
options
of
those
things.
Excellent.
AQ
I
was
just
very
impressed
with
that
building
out
there,
and
so
even
just
thinking
about
how
they
had,
for
instance,
a
commercial
composting
system
for
their
wastewater
and
I
believe
they
only
had
a
sewer
connection
as
an
emergency
backup
they're
able
to
handle
all
the
rest
on-site,
and
so
it's
those
kind
of
elements
I'd
be
very
interested
in
seeing
corporative.
Thank
you,
for
example,
good.
AO
Mr.
chair
just
specific
to
the
items
here
in
front
of
you,
there
is
a
demolition
contract
that
we
are
recommending
a
word
to
Carleton
companies
we
did
receive
five
bids.
Carleton
was
substantially
lower
than
the
other
bidders.
We
have
gone
through
our
due
diligence
and
are
comfortable
with
their
bid
and
in
Mortensen
is
here,
as
both
a
and
C
p.m.
I
have
done.
Research
specifically
on
this
particular
vitter,
who
is
new
to
the
city,
but
some
of
their
staff
actually
are
very
familiar
with
the
city.
AO
AO
D
AO
Chair,
certainly
one
of
the
members
of
the
construction
team
can
answer
in
more
detail
if
you're
interested,
but
just
as
we
did
with
the
Target
Center,
we
have
goals
and
recycling
materials
for
that
facility
and
we're
comfortable.
This
firm
will
be
doing
that.
We
will
have
this
whole
project,
be
under
a
project
labor
agreement
with
the
city
now
with
the
contractors,
but
with
the
city,
and
we
have
had
initial
discussions
with
the
local
trades
about
and
they
seem
comfortable
with
this
firm
as
well.
AO
Small
businesses
may
not
help
meet
some
of
the
overall
workforce
and
diversity
goals
from
women
and
minority-owned
businesses
being
a
part
of
this
as
well,
and
so
that's
one
of
the
benefits
of
having
an
experience
for
him
like
Mortensen
is
how
do
we
structure
those
bid
packages
to
be
able
to
maximize
both
of
those
goals
of
the
city?
Okay,
thank.
A
You
very
much
there
are
additional
comments
or
questions
either
on
the
design
team
or
for
mr.
mr.
goofy.
Thank
you
very
much
for
bringing
all
both
of
these
items
forward.
I
think
I'd
like
to
move
both
items
for
approval.
If,
like
any
of
additional
comments,
questions
all
those
in
favor
of
items,
49
and
50
as
the
printed
agenda,
please
say:
aye
opposed
that
is
both
carrying.
Thank
you
very
much
everybody.
A
Y
Thank
You
chairman
Quincy
I,
appreciate
it
before
you
is
a
request
for
reimbursement
of
criminal
defense
fees
by
Officer,
Michael
Griffin.
The
request
stems
from
to
it
use
of
force
incidents
that
occurred
on
in
May
of
2010
in
November
of
2011
officer,
Griffin
was
indicted
by
a
federal
grand
jury
with
nine
counts,
of
excessive
force,
perjury
at
civil
deposition
and
filing
false
police
reports.
The
matter
proceeded
to
a
jury
trial.
He
was
found
not
guilty
on
six
of
those
counts.
The
jury
was
unable
to
return
a
verdict
on
the
other
three.
Y
Ultimately,
a
mistrial
was
declared
prior
to
the
federal
prosecution
civil
lawsuits
were
filed
with
regard
to
each
of
those
incidents,
the
may
and
shouldn't
the
city
defended
an
indemnified
offer
officer
Griffin.
In
both
cases,
the
May
2010
matter
settled
prior
to
trial,
with
a
payment
of
a
sum
of
money
include
that
included
attorneys
fees,
the
second
civil
suit
proceeded
to
trial
and
a
jury
found
in
favor
of
officer
Griffin
on
the
claims
of
excessive
force
and
unlawful
arrest
brought
by
two
of
the
plaintiffs
and
on
the
unlawful
arrest
claim
by
the
third.
Y
Y
There
are
six
factors:
they
are
factors
that
the
City
Attorney's
Office,
provided
some
analysis
of
inter
RCA
and
their
factors
for
you
to
weigh,
in
addition
to
the
requirement
that
the
charges
arose
out
of
the
reasonable
and
lawful
performance
which
is
dictated
by
the
statute
and
I
would
suggest
to
analyze
that
factor.
It's
largely
borne
out
by
the
the
six
factor
test
that
the
City
Council
adopted
and
so
before.
You
today
is
a
discretionary
decision
on
the
part
of
the
council.
Y
The
statute
notes
that
the
council
may
reimburse
so
the
options
you
have
the
full
panoply
of
options
before
you
from
a
denial
of
reimbursement.
If
you
find
that
the
actions
do
not
constitute
reasonable,
lawful
performance
of
duties
to
partial
reimbursement
based
on
some
percentage
allocation
that
you
would
see
fit
to
full
reimbursement
and
referral
reimbursement,
you
must
determine
that
the
actions
constitute
the
reasonable
and
lawful
performance
of
his
duties.
Y
This
matter
originally
came
to
the
council.
In
May
of
this
year
there
was
an
original
RCA
at
that
time
from
the
City
Attorney's
Office,
which
recommended
denial.
However,
the
council
requested
additional
information,
and
that
is
the
the
current
RCA.
That's
before
you
that
does
not
have
a
recommendation,
but
does
provide
a
more
fulsome
picture
of
past
reimbursements,
the
with
respect
to
reimbursement,
requests
cases
where
the
criminal
case
was
actually
charged
and
proceeded
to
trial,
as
it
did
here.
Y
The
most
recent
example
that
the
office
has
been
able
to
locate
involve
the
Council's
approval
of
a
request
by
Sergeant
William
chaplain,
and
that
was
in
October
of
1983,
noting
that
that
was
before
the
adoption
of
the
state
statute
that
I've
quoted
for
you,
which
was
in
1984.
So
with
with
that
in
terms
of
evaluating
past
precedent.
Keep
that
in
mind
as
well
with
that
the
matters
before
the
council
and
it's
at
your
discretion.
A
Y
So
this
the
City
Attorney's
Office
also
did
evaluate.
Should
they
should
the
council
be
inclined
to
approve
a
reimbursement
in
full
or
in
part
the
fee
request,
and
it
was
his?
He
paid
his
criminal
defense
attorney
a
flat
fee
of
$75,000
which,
based
upon
evaluation
of
the
case
and
the
fact
that
it
proceeded
to
trial
this,
we
do
believe
that
that
is
a
reasonable
amount.
Should
the
council
be
inclined
to
approve
it
in
for
part
as.
A
Y
Right
there
was,
there
was
one
federal
criminal
prosecution
that
involved
both
events
and
two
civil
lawsuits
that
stemmed
from
those
events
on
the
federal
criminal
prosecution.
He
was
found
not
guilty
on
six
of
the
nine
counts
and
the
jury
was
unable
to
reach
a
verdict
on
the
remaining
three
okay.
Six
of
nine
thank.
AR
AR
But
you
know
from
recollection
I
can
tell
you
that
I
was
sitting
in
the
closed
sessions.
Feeling
uneasy
just
about
both
of
the
matters
is
because
the
facts
were
not
very
good.
You
know,
and
ultimately
the
city
decided
to
settle
on
both
those
cases
so
that
we
would
save
taxpayers
money
by
settling
instead
of
just
going
to
trial
and
probably
losing
a
lot
more
money,
and
so
those
two
situations.
You
know
when
I
look
at
the
test,
which
is
arising
out
of
the
reasonable
and
lawful
performance
of
duties.
AR
AR
And
you
know
the
good
news
is
that
at
least
for
police
officers,
we
won't
be
paying
for
any
of
this
ever
again,
because
the
police
union
has
created
a
system
to
cover
legal
fees
in
the
future,
and
so
you
know
when
I
look
at
all
this
stuff.
I
mean
I.
Think
that
you
know
my
best
guess
as
to
the
impact
on
morale
is
that
it
would
be
pretty
bad
in
terms
of
the
impact
that
it
would
have
on
morale.
The
police
department
that
also
just
the
city
as
a
whole.
AR
It's
employees-
and
you
know
when,
when
it
was
pointed
out
that
there
were
several
cases
as
well-
that's
you
know
maybe
a
little
bit
different,
but
somewhat
similar
in
terms
of
Council
members
that
have
been
indicted,
or
you
know
in
those
processes
and
that
the
city
did
indemnify
them
for
that
as
well,
and
so
I
look
at
all
that
stuff.
You
know
I
am
of
the
opinion.
AR
It
is
difficult
to
make
this
decisions
actually
here
when,
like
I,
feel
like
it's
in
the
year,
I
just
kind
of
want
to
coast
and
just
be
gone,
but
to
make
a
tough
decision
here
and
I.
Look
at
this
and
I
think
I
feel
like
it's
appropriate
for
us
and
to
indemnify
fully
and
I
say
that,
just
because
I
think
Oscar
Griffin
is
probably
not
a
great
example,
but
I
think
when
you
look
at
future
folks,
including
council
members
and
their
staff,
they
could
potentially
be
indicted.
AR
A
On
the
council
member
Yang's
motion,
since
it's
in
front
of
us
any
further
discussion
or
comments
on
that,
I
guess
I'm
struggling
a
little
bit
more
on
on
the
full
indemnification
because
it
got
to
this
point,
but
rather
than
making
any
alternative,
I
see
things
going
up.
Okay,
we'll
go
with
councilmember
bender.
First
thanks.
AS
Mister
chair,
you
know,
I,
the
city
attorney
had
offered
us
briefings.
I
just
didn't
get
a
chance
to
do
that
with
the
budget
happening,
so
I
apologize
for
that
and
I
appreciated
the
offer
so
I'm
noting
and
I'm,
reminding
myself
of
the
facts
here
too,
that
the
officer
was
on
personal
time
during
the
incidence
and
I
wondered
if
the
city
attorney
could
remind
us
of
that
situation
feels
like
it's
an
important
piece
of
this,
whether
or
not
the
city
should
and
I'm
defying
officer
who
was
acting.
Y
AS
So
I
just
know
the
best
significant
factors
for
me
as
I
weigh
this
again.
Understanding
that
you
know
our
officers
are
one
of
their
on
duty
are
putting
themselves
in
the
line
of
danger
on
behalf
of
the
people
of
Minneapolis,
but
that
these
incidents
did
not
happen
in
that
capacity,
makes
it
hard
for
me
to
support
a
full
indemnification
in
this
particular
situation.
AQ
AM
AQ
D
AG
AH
A
AM
A
Item
is
the
end
of
the
agenda
and
I'd
like
to
remind
people.
This
is
the
the
final
meeting
of
the
Ways
and
Means
Committee
for
this
term
and
I
just
wanted
to
minor
point
of
privilege
to
say
how
what
a
pleasure
and
honor
it
was
to
serve
with
you
all
on
this
committee
and
I
really
appreciate.
Everybody's
were
hard
work,
participation
and
in
consideration
of
everybody's
time,
because
this
was
one
efficient
committee
that
did
a
lot
of
import
things
for
the
city
and
I
just
wanted
to
acknowledge
and
thank
everybody
for
your
participation.
AM
Mr.
chair
I
will
just
say
thanks
to
the
staff
as
well,
who
support
this
committee.
We
are
supportive,
very
ably,
and
thank
you
to
you.
Councilmember
Quincy
I
will
say
my
feeling
is
that
actually
the
budget
meeting
tomorrow,
even
though
you
don't
physically
chair
that
feels
like
kind
of
a
conclusion,
so
I'm
going
to
save
a
little
bit
more
commentary.
Maybe
for
that
meeting,
so
I
look.