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Committee directs research into proposed public‑safety training facility after members press for details

Super Committee of the Whole, Minneapolis City Council · March 4, 2026
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Summary

The Super Committee of the Whole approved a staff direction asking legislative research to analyze national best practices, costs and training needs for a proposed public‑safety training facility so councilors can evaluate potential locations and trade‑offs before any capital expenditure.

The Super Committee of the Whole voted to send a staff direction to the Legislative Research & Oversight division to analyze public‑safety training facilities, including comparable city practices, facility functions and cost estimates, after a lengthy discussion among council members.

Chair Oreen Choudhry opened the adjourned meeting and asked the clerk to call roll before the committee began discussion of the staff direction sponsored by Council Members Palmisano and Whiting. Council Member Whiting moved the directive and Chair Choudhry seconded.

Director Hawkins of the administration told the committee the research would…

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