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Council approves up-to-$25,000 regional wastewater evaluation with Rockford, seeks staff collaboration

Greenfield approved an agreement to contribute up to $25,000 toward a Stantec evaluation of Rockford's wastewater capacity and potential additional flows from Greenfield, with council requesting clearer not-to-exceed language and coordination with staff.

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Council accepts parking and traffic study; staff to identify which signals remain

The council accepted a 40-page parking and traffic study as a planning reference. Staff emphasized acceptance does not require implementing all recommendations and highlighted that traffic-signal warrants may justify keeping about three signals.

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Airport authority details $2.4M budget, runway rehabilitation plan and funding outlook

The airport authority presented a preliminary 2027 budget showing nearly $2.4 million in revenue, an operating shortfall of about $828,000, and a five-year capital plan that prioritizes runway rehabilitation, perimeter fence replacement, and taxiway/apron work with heavy FAA funding support.

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Developer says demolition needed to build 145-unit affordable housing project

Diversified Equities Corporation told the commission it evaluated rehabilitation and conversion options and concluded new construction of a 145-unit building is most feasible; the developer cited a tax-credit financing gap for conversion and estimated a $37.38 million total for the new project.

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MPD implementation unit previews new dashboards, training and community sessions

MPD’s implementation unit showed a public preview of a new use‑of‑force dashboard, summarized an August–September policy‑feedback schedule, and described training and engagement activities after a July community event of about 40 attendees.

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Commission adopts resolution urging community role in hiring of Minneapolis police chief

The commission voted to send an amended resolution recommending public engagement in the mayor's police chief selection process — including published position criteria, feedback opportunities, rubrics, at least two finalists and community Q&A sessions — while asking the city to clarify data‑privacy limits under Minn. Stat. 13.43.

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MPD internal affairs reports staffing shortages, backlog progress and rising complaints

MPD Internal Affairs told the commission it has 16 full‑time positions (12 currently available), reported work to address a 211‑case historical backlog (61% completed), and noted a year‑to‑date rise in complaints attributed in part to new policies and compliance audits.

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OPCR finds ShotSpotter detects shootings reliably and often speeds police response

An Office of Police Conduct Review evaluation found ShotSpotter activations in Minneapolis generally matched 911 evidence-collection rates and frequently alerted officers faster than 911 calls, while OPCR said data limitations prevent strong conclusions about racial disparities and called for continued analysis.

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Committee approves $1.56 million in sidewalk special assessments after public hearing

After a lengthy public hearing in which homeowners raised complaints about notice, cost and tree-related damage, the Minneapolis City Climate and Infrastructure Committee voted to adopt and levy proposed sidewalk special assessments totaling about $1.56 million. The motion carried 4–0.