Minneapolis file 2026-01016, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-25.
Latest action: Published
City hires outside planners for zoning and development work The city will spend up to $500,000 over three years (October 2026 through September 2029) on planning consultants from The 106 Group to help review development projects, zoning changes, and land-use decisions.
Could speed up project reviews and zoning decisions Extra planning staff can help reduce wait times for permits and development approvals, which may make it faster for residents to see new housing, retail, or office projects move forward.
Individual projects capped at $300,000 per work order Any single project consulting job cannot exceed $300,000, which means very large or complex planning studies might need to be split into multiple contracts or paired with other vendors.
Authorizing a Master Contract with The 106 Group LTD.,in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool.
Read the official record for 2026-01016
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