The Minneapolis City Council on Sept. 25 approved the 7‑Points redevelopment TIF and inclusionary zoning agreement for the Uptown corner project, with council members emphasizing prevailing‑wage compliance monitoring.

Vice President Aisha Chugtai moved the item after staff described the revised agreement; Council Member Choudhury, who had been working with staff on the project, asked for confirmation about prevailing‑wage enforcement. Eric Hansen, director of CPED (Community Planning and Economic Development), said the developer, Doran and Companies, volunteered to submit payrolls proactively for monitoring by the city’s Civil Rights Department and that CPED would coordinate oversight. Deputy Director Johnny Burns of the Civil Rights Department told the council the city would meet with the developer monthly, require contractor payroll reporting at least biweekly (some contractors may pay weekly but must report at least biweekly), and review those payrolls for compliance.

Council Member Cashman and Vice President Chugtai both praised staff negotiations and noted the project’s affordable housing component. The council record on the floor states the building will include 46 units at 50% area median income (AMI) — specifically 10 studios, 31 one‑bedroom units, 3 two‑bedroom units and 2 three‑bedroom units — and that the agreement includes language requiring monthly monitoring by civil‑rights staff and contractor payroll reporting.

The council clerk recorded the roll call for the business, housing and zoning item; the motion carried with 12 ayes recorded on the floor.

Council statements during debate focused on (1) enforcement mechanics for prevailing wage (payments and payroll reporting), (2) housing affordability levels embedded in the project, and (3) city role in facilitating housing development in Uptown.

Ending: The approved TIF and inclusionary plan will proceed under the terms described on the council floor; the transcript records monitoring commitments but does not include the executed contract text, financing schedule, or TIF ordinance number. For definitive contract language and enforcement provisions, consult the CPED and Civil Rights Department files or the clerk’s posted agenda packet.