Minneapolis file 2026-01041, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-07.
Latest action: Approved by Public Health, Safety & Equity
Police get $100K for vehicle barriers The city accepts federal money to buy meridian barricades, which are sturdy bollards that stop vehicles from driving into crowds or buildings.
Safer downtown areas and public events Barriers typically protect City Hall, transit centers, and outdoor gathering spots from vehicle-based attacks, reducing risk at places where many people gather.
Limited coverage of all vulnerable locations The $100,000 budget limits how many barricades can be installed, so only the highest-risk areas get protected while other neighborhoods may remain uncovered.
Accepting a grant from Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and U.S. Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in the amount of $100,000,to assist the Police Department in purchasingmeridian vehicle intrusion mitigation barricades.
Read the official record for 2026-01041
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