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Minneapolis budget committee hears midyear update; city staff say most change items are on track
Summary
At its Aug. 4 meeting, the Minneapolis City Budget Committee received a midyear briefing on 2025 budget change items. Staff told members that most earmarks and additions are 'on track,' but several items lack enough post-enactment data and require follow-up memos on metrics and implementation.
Vice Chair Emily Koski convened the Minneapolis City Budget Committee on Aug. 4, 2025, to review midyear changes to the 2025 budget, hearing presentations from the city’s chief operating officer, health commissioner, deputy city operations officer for CPED, public works director and other department leaders.
COO Margaret Anderson Kelleher opened the presentation and said the update covers earmarks, council-directed spending and other change items adopted earlier in the year. She urged caution when judging performance because, she said, many items need six to 12 months of post-enactment data before reliable metrics are available.
The Office of Community Safety reported a mix of staffing and contract changes. Commissioner Barnett said the police-related audit and compliance teams added two FTEs in 2025 and are seeking two more in 2026, and that MPD has hired civilian investigators and training staff. Barnett also said the city completed the transfer of the behavioral crisis response (BCR) program to the fire department and expects a BCR contract-extension request on the full council agenda; staff…
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