Health Department expands consultant contract to $60,000

Minneapolis file 2026-01114, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-15.

Latest action: Adopted by City Council

What it does

Health department gets $10,000 more for consulting The city is adding $10,000 to a contract with Common Sense Consulting at Work, bringing the total to $60,000 through 2028.

The bigger picture

More money flows to health department operations The increase supports ongoing work for health department functions, which may affect how city health programs are run and staffed.

What to watch

Public doesn't know what the consultant actually does The bill does not explain what services Common Sense Consulting at Work provides or what results the $60,000 will produce.

Official summary

Authorizing an increase to master contract COM0011282 with Common Sense Consulting @ Work, in the amount of $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $60,000, for the eligible agencies list.

Read the official record for 2026-01114

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