The Administration and Enterprise Oversight Committee on Dec. 1 approved a series of routine and programmatic measures and took action on several contracts aimed at service delivery and public safety.

Chair Robin Wansley opened the meeting and the committee amended the published agenda to add a bridge rehabilitation bid as item 53. The committee then approved a payroll‑code update proposed by payroll director Tammy Hoth, who said the ordinance modernizes payment methods, aligns city language with state pension statutes and recognizes Juneteenth, and “does not introduce any new fiscal impacts.” The ordinance passed on a voice vote.

The committee reappointed Anthony Kelly to the civil service commission for a three‑year term beginning March 1, 2025. Chair Wansley moved the confirmation after Chief Human Resources Officer Nikki Odom summarized the commission’s charter role.

A large consent agenda of contracts, gifts, bids and settlements (items 3–46, plus the added item 53) moved forward as a block; item 43 (a legal settlement) was pulled for a roll‑call vote and carried 4–1. The committee approved specific program contracts later in the agenda: a contract with “the Link” for human‑trafficking prevention and survivor support services (not‑to‑exceed $500,000, starting when the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center opens in 2026) and a contract with Catalyst Consulting Group for a new 3‑1‑1 citizen‑request management system. 3‑1‑1 Director Muhenden Zimbi said the new CRM will expand self‑service, improve mobile access and provide real‑time analytics; the implementation timeline begins January 2026 with a phase‑A go‑live in October 2026.

On an item about authorizing staff to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) with large event owners, the committee split over whether delegating council approval to administrative officers would concede legislative oversight. A motion to forward the resolution without recommendation tied 3–3 and failed; the committee then voted 6–0 to refer the matter back to staff for further work.

Finally, the committee reviewed a master‑contracting approach for the Minneapolis Health Department for 2026–2028 (moving from five‑year to three‑year master contracts). Staff said the RFP produced 137 responses and 120 eligible providers, 67 of which met equity criteria; members asked for clearer RCA formatting and more fiscal detail before full council. The committee moved that item to full council without recommendation so staff can provide additional clarifying materials.

The committee approved a motion to close for two executive‑session matters — labor‑negotiation strategy and a security briefing under Minnesota law — reconvened and adjourned after those briefings.