Deb Bahr-Helgen

The Audit Committee meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the receipt and filing of the minutes from the August 14, 2024, meeting. Key discussions centered on the 2024 Minneapolis Park Police Biennial Body Worn Camera (BWC) Audit, where the report was received, filed, and staff was directed to publish it. The committee also received and filed an overview of the Policy and Research operating procedures. Furthermore, the committee adopted the 2024-2025 Oversight and Evaluation Division's Work Plan and received and filed an update report on the Office of City Auditor's work in progress.

The Audit Committee meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda, which included an amendment to address the 2023 City P-Cards Program Spending Review first. Key discussions included receiving and filing updates on the new Oversight and Evaluation Division within the Office of City Auditor, and the status update on the ongoing Neighborhood Safety Departmental Risk Assessment. For the P-Cards review, the committee received and filed the 2023 audit report and directed staff to publish it. Furthermore, the committee approved a resolution requesting the City Auditor to assess the Police Department's use of coaching since July 2023 to determine associated risks. The session concluded with receiving and filing an update report from the Office of City Auditor on its work in progress.

The Audit Committee meeting involved several key agenda items. The committee adopted the agenda and accepted the minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 20, 2025. Discussions included receiving and filing management status reports related to the 2024 MPD Fleet Management Audit and updates on the 2019 Off-Duty Work Audit. The committee also received and filed reports concerning the 2024 State of Minnesota/Office of the State Auditor Management and Compliance Reports for both the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Furthermore, the committee received and filed the assurance services report for the Revenue and Collections Audit Phase II - Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and directed staff to publish it. Finally, updates to the Audit Charter were approved, and a report detailing the Office of City Auditor's work in progress was received and filed.

The meeting agenda was amended multiple times, including adding a resolution supporting recovery efforts for natural disaster victims in Puerto Rico and Mexico, changing an ordinance introduction to a notice of intent regarding occupancy regulations, adding a staff direction on Sanctuary Platform policy proposals, and honoring Joint-Senior Pastors. Key actions included authorizing the City to join a local government amicus brief supporting the DACA program and directing staff to advocate for improved reimbursement rates for non-hospital health care providers. The Council also authorized the sale of property at 701 Newton Ave N and 1610 Oak Park Ave N under the Minneapolis Homes Program, approved two liquor/business license applications, and passed ordinances related to short-term rental dwelling units and short-term rental hosting platforms, including setting license fees. Furthermore, resolutions were adopted authorizing applications for contamination cleanup and investigation grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Metropolitan Council's Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA), as well as applications to the Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund (ERF). The Council also authorized amendments to homebuyer assistance loan notes to reduce interest rates to zero percent retroactively, approved a Mutual Aid Agreement for public health emergencies, adopted subscription agreements for Community Solar Gardens, endorsed Metropolitan Council policy positions, and approved several contract amendments and new contracts for public works, including sewer service availability charges and street reconstruction projects.

This document outlines the City of Minneapolis's strategic priorities for regional planning and collaboration with the Metropolitan Council. Key focus areas include advancing racial equity, promoting efficient land use and transit-oriented development, ensuring equitable and multi-modal transportation, prudently managing water resources, enhancing access to parks and trails for all residents, providing quality affordable housing, building climate resilience by reducing emissions, and fostering regional economic competitiveness. The plan aims to achieve regional success through cooperation, sustainability, and the elimination of disparities.