City Council July 16, 2026   7/16/2026

1. Roll Call.

2. Adoption of the agenda.

4. Referral of petitions, communications, and reports to the proper Committees.

1. Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program for evaluation of problem nature codes

• Alternative safety services pilot funding Staff Response Memo (July 28, 2026).pdf

• Accepting a grant from the Office of Justice Program, National Institute of Justice, in the amount of $2,500,000, for research, analysis, and evaluation of problem nature codes in the City of Minneapolis for alternative response development, in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.

  • 2026A-0504.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Office of Community Safety.

  • 2026R-289.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Bill's Bait Shop, 3101 42ND ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Bill's Bait Shop LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, Limited Entertainment license

• Public Comment_ Bill's Bait Shop.pdf
• 2026A-0505.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Splitsville Inc, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises and Street Cafe

• Public Comment_ Bryant Lake Bowl.pdf

• Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Splitsville Inc, BLAmend, LIC432003

  • 2026A-0506.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Splitsville Inc, BLFood, LIC431942

  • 2026A-0506.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. AntojitosRyan.S, 1724 LOWRY AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by AntojitosRyan.S LLC, for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, No Live Entertainment license

• 2026A-0507.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Grain Exchange Conversion: Project financing

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Entitlement Bonds in an amount not to exceed $39,000,000.

  • 2026R-290.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving the Grain Exchange Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for the Grain Exchange Project located at 301 4th Ave. S., and 400 4th St. S.

  • 2026R-291.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing the issuance of a "Pay-As-You-Go" TIF note to Grain Exchange Housing, Limited Partnership, in a principal amount not to exceed $1,775,000.

  • 2026R-292.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing the drafting and execution of documents and agreements related to the above listed actions

  • 2026A-0508.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Setting a public hearing for July 7, 2026, to consider the issuance of Housing Revenue Entitlement Bonds and Tax Increment Financing for the Grain Exchange Conversion project located at 301 4th Ave S and 400 4th St E.

5. Variance appeal: Wayne Carlson, Horner-Carlson Family Partnership LLP, 4710 Humboldt Ave N

• Variance Appeal 4710 Humboldt Ave N_ Motion by Vetaw.pdf
• 2026A-0509.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. Liquor license approvals for July 7, 2026

• Camden Liquors, 4155 LYNDALE AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 4) submitted by Sohal Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC430262

  • 2026A-0510.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Stub & Herb's, 227 OAK ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Eat Your Heart Out Catering LLC, BLLiquor, LIC431115

  • 2026A-0510.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Hometowne Pizza Minneapolis, 118 4TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by TGB Enterprise LLC, BLAmend, LIC431939

  • 2026A-0510.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Inti Kitchen & Bar, 4537 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Inti Mpls LLC, BLLiquor, LIC430361

  • 2026A-0510.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• The Tasting Room, 1434 31ST ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Baguettes Brothers LLC, BLWine, LIC429903

  • 2026A-0510.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Saffron Restaurant, 165 13TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Saffron 165 LLC, BLLiquor, LIC432080

  • 2026A-0510.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. Liquor license renewal for July 7, 2026

• Fusion Pancake House & Bistro, 5001 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Fusion Pancake House & Bistro Inc, BLWine, LIC411345

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Como Tap, 2124 COMO AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Famous Burgers, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC378469

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Gyu-Kaku Minnesota, 3025 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by KCL DaFa Inc, BLLiquor, LIC386241

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 MARQUETTE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by HILTON MANAGEMENT LLC, BLLiquor, LIC382160

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar, 1513 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Lake and Irving Ventures LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80413

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Nighthawks Diner Bar, 3753 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Nighthawks LLC, BLLiquor, LIC369672

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, 2716 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Smokehouse Brewpub LLC, BLBrewery, LIC353670

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, 2716 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Smokehouse Brewpub LLC, BLLiquor, LIC75995

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., 600 MALCOLM AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by O'Shaughnessy Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC394256

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., 600 MALCOLM AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by O'Shaughnessy Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC394258

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro, 3070 EXCELSIOR BLVD Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by G&A DA FA Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75240

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Sip Better, 707 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Sip Better Wine Mpls LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC399637

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• All Saints, 222 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Perennial Mpls LLC, BLLiquor, LIC393794

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Billy After Dark, 116 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Billy After Dark LLC, BLLiquor, LIC402668

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Cuzzy's Grill & Bar, 507 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Cuzzy's Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79756

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Lynette, 3753 42ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by TBMB Restaurants LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412333

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Mayslack's, 1428 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by TM Entities LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77989

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Padraigs Brewing, 945 BROADWAY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Padraigs Brewing LLC, BLBrewery, LIC406960

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Padraigs Brewing, 945 BROADWAY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Padraigs Brewing LLC, BLBrewery, LIC409863

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Rumba, 1320 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Rumba Inc, BLLiquor, LIC408793

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket, 1612 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Walter B Sentyrz Jr, BLLiqOff, LIC53920

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• The Market at Malcolm Yards, 501 30TH AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by My Bar LLC, BLLiquor, LIC393287

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Violet Wine, 2435 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Violet Wine LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC398953

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 OAK GROVE ST Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, BLLiquor, LIC78260

  • 2026A-0511.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

8. Gambling license approvals for July 7, 2026

• City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 1300 LAGOON AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC432235

  • 2026A-0512.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 3101 42ND ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC432238

  • 2026A-0512.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

9. Amended business license operating conditions: Breakfast Bar of MN, 319 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Nation of Brothers, LLP, On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment and Tobacco license, LIC432290

• 2026A-0513.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

10. Bid for Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) snow plowing and removal

• 2026A-0514.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

11. Loan restructure for Jigjiga Business Center, LLC: 1508 Lake St E

• 2026A-0515.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

12. Minneapolis Homes Financing: Rehabilitation Properties

• 2026A-0516.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

13. Alternative Financing Program: Revising program guidelines

• Authorizing revisions to the program guidelines for the Alternative Financing Program.

  • 2026A-0517.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution authorizing form documents and delegating authority to the Business Development Manager of the Community Planning & Economic Development Department to make and execute Participation Agreements in form approved by the City Attorney’s Office consistent with program guidelines for the City’s Alternative Financing Program.

  • 2026R-293.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

14. Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) financial assistance and land disposition

• 2026R-294.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

15. Contract with Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) for loan portfolio management services

• 2026A-0518.pdf

• Passed 11-0-1 Approved

16. Vacations: North of Franklin Ave W, between Bryant and Aldrich Avenue S

• Passage of Resolution approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Public Works, to vacate a portion of land located north of Franklin Ave W, between Bryant and Aldrich Avenues S (VAC-1778), subject to the retention of easement rights by Xcel Energy.

  • 2026R-295.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Department of Public Works, to vacate a portion of land located north of Franklin Ave W, between Bryant and Aldrich Avenues S (VAC-1779), subject to the retention of easement rights by Xcel Energy.

  • 2026R-296.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

17. Local historic landmark designation: Lakeshore Arms Apartments, 3026 Lake St W

• Lakeshore Arms Historic Designation_ Motion by Shaffer.pdf
• 2026A-0519.pdf

• Passed 9-3-0 Approved

1. Lyndale Avenue (CSAH 22) Reconstruction Project: Project concept layout

• Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Resolution of Support (Stevenson amendment July 9, 2026).pdf
• Public Comment Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction (July 9, 2026).pdf
• Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Motion by Stevenson (July 16, 2026).pdf
• Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Motion by Chowdhury (July 16, 2026).pdf
• Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction Combined Motion (July 16, 2026).pdf
• Public Comment Lyndale Avenue Reconstruction (July 16, 2026).pdf

• Passage of Resolution designating the project location and improvements proposed to be made for Hennepin County’s Lyndale Avenue (CSAH 22) Reconstruction Project.

  • 2026R-297.pdf
  • Passed 4-0-0 Deemed Approved
  • Passed 8-4-0 Deemed Approved

• Scheduling a public comment period for July 9, 2026, to receive comments on the Lyndale Ave redesign project.

2. Gift acceptance from Equivolve

• 2026R-298.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Gift acceptance from Brookings Transportation Initiative

• 2026R-299.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Gift acceptance from Minneapolis Foundation

• Passage of Resolution accepting a donation from the Minneapolis Foundation for an urban tree and greening initiative with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

  • 2026R-300.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to Public Works.

  • 2026R-301.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. Minnesota Department of Transportation Highway 280 Project: Resolution of Support

• 2026R-302.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

6. Land Sale: Wedge Point Park to Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

• 2026R-303.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

7. Grant applications to Minnesota Department of Transportation for 2026 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds

• 2026A-0520.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

8. Bid for West River Road Phase II project

• 2026A-0521.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

9. Proposed closure of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center: follow-up directive

• 2026A-0522.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Support for Target Field workers

• 2026R-304.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. The Alley Project's Aquatennial Block Event and Amplified Sound permit extension: July 25, 2026

• 2026A-0523.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Contract and Affordable Housing Trust Funding for Heritage Park

• Staff Response Memo Contract and Affordable Housing Trust Funding for Heritage Park (July 22, 2026).pdf

• Delegating authority to the Community Planning & Economic Development Director to determine the source of funding and contract with Certus Financial LLC, or an affiliated entity, as receiver for the benefit of creditors for Bassett Creek Partners, L.P., Sumner Field Phase II, L.P., Sumner Field Partners, L.P. and Heritage Park Partners, L.P.  or with a relocation benefit provider to facilitate the use of up to $2,500,000 for addressing immediate health and safety issues at Heritage Park.

  • 2026A-0524.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Approving $2,500,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) program to fund the activities.

  • 2026A-0524.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

• Authorizing the execution of necessary documents related to the implementation of this funding action.

  • 2026A-0524.pdf
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Appointment of City Assessor

• Rebecca Malmquist Nomination Letter.pdf
• Public Comment_ Appointment of City Assessor (July 7, 2026).pdf
• City Assessor Reappointment Nomination Questionnaire Responses (July 2, 2026).pdf

• Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Rebecca Malmquist to the appointed position of City Assessor for a term ending January 2030.

• Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Rebecca Malmquist to the appointed position of City Assessor for a term ending January 2030.

  • 2026A-0527.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 6-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. 2026 Quarterly Donations Report

• 2026R-305.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

3. Gift acceptance from CoMinnesota

• 2026R-306.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

4. Collective bargaining agreement: International Association of Fire Fighters, Local No. 82

• 2026A-0528.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

5. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Genevieve Hansen

• 2026A-0529.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Appointment of Civil Rights Department Director

• Kaela McConnon Diarra Nomination Letter.pdf
• Kaela McConnon Diarra Candidate Questionnaire.pdf

• Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Kaela McConnon Diarra to the appointed position of Civil Rights Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

  • Passed 13-0-0 Received and Filed

• Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Kaela McConnon Diarra to the appointed position of Civil Rights Department Director for a term ending January 2030.

  • 2026A-0530.pdf
  • Passed 13-0-0 Approved
  • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Contract with Skydio, Inc. for a drones-as-first-responder pilot program

• Public Comment_ Contract with Skydio (July 8, 2026).pdf
• Public Comment_ Contract with Skydio (July 16, 2026).pdf
• Public Comment_ Contract with Skydio (July 30, 2026).pdf

• Setting a public hearing for July 8, 2026, to consider a no-cost contract with Skydio, Inc. for a drones-as-first-responder pilot program for a period of 75 days beginning in July 2026.

• Authorizing a no cost contract with Skydio, Inc. to launch a pilot program utilizing drones as first responders.

  • Passed 12-0-0 Referred to Staff

3. Gift acceptance from University of Chicago

• 2026R-307.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Dress code posting requirement ordinance

• Dress Code Posting Requirement Ordinance.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Hearing Scheduled

2. Noise regulations ordinances

• Noise Regulations Ordinance_ Title 15.pdf
• Noise Regulations Ordinance_ Title 3.pdf
• Noise Regulations Ordinance_ Title 12.pdf
• Noise Regulations Ordinance_ Title 13.pdf
• Noise Regulations Ordinance_ Title 14.pdf

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 15 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Offenses—Miscellaneous, amending provisions related to noise regulations to remove irrelevant content, organize the structure in a more logical format, clarify language, add a clause regulating the sounding of motion-sensor devices on private property, and to amend a clerical error referencing Chapter 389 that should be referring to an earlier subsection in Chapter 399: Chapter 389 Noise Chapter 399 Control of Invasive Species Tree Pests

  • Passed 12-0-0 Committee Review

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 45 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Air Pollution and Environmental Protection: Environmental Program Fees, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers.

  • Passed 12-0-0 Committee Review

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers.

  • Passed 12-0-0 Committee Review

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 259 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: In General, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers.

  • Passed 12-0-0 Committee Review

• Passage of Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 360 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer: In General, amending provisions referring to Chapter 389 to correct reference numbers.

  • Passed 12-0-0 Committee Review

3. Event center license ordinance

• Passed 12-0-0 Referred to Staff

4. Pet ownership restrictions ordinance

• Pet Ownership Restrictions Ordinance.pdf
• Pet Ownership Restrictions Ordinance Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Committee Review

1. Bounty hunter licensure ordinance

• Passed 12-0-0 Referred to Staff

1. 2026 Disability Pride Month honorary resolution

• 2026 Disability Pride Month Honorary Resolution.pdf
• 2026R-308.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. USA 250-Year Anniversary honorary resolution

• USA 250-Year Anniversary Honorary Resolution.pdf
• 2026R-309.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

1. Certificate of Appropriateness appeal: 1717 Developers LLC, 948 18th Ave NE

• Vacant Building Enforcement at 948 18th Ave NE Staff Response Memo (Nov 7, 2025).pdf
• Public Comment_ John Cook Appeal (November 13, 2025).pdf
• Certificate of Appropriateness Appeal (948 18th Ave NE_John Cook House)_ Memorandum (April 14, 2026).pdf
• Certificate of Appropriateness Appeal (948 18th Ave NE_John Cook House)_ Staff Presentation (April 14, 2026).pdf
• Public Comment_ John Cook Appeal (April 28, 2026).pdf

• Passed 13-0-0 Council Review
• Passed 13-0-0 Council Review
• Passed 13-0-0 Council Review
• Passed 12-0-0 Council Review

2. Minnesota Ballpark Authority appointment

• Public Comment_ Ballpark Authority Appointment.pdf
• 2026A-0450 Veto Letter.pdf

• Approving Justin Baylor for appointment to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.

• Approving Jim Davnie for appointment to Seat 1 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029.

  • 2026A-0450.pdf
  • Passed 8-4-0 Veto Sustained
  • Passed 6-6-0 Veto Sustained

1. Heritage Park Legislative Directive

• 2026A-0525.pdf

• Passed 12-0-0 Approved

2. Heritage Park City Attorney Motion

• 2026A-0526.pdf

• Passed 7-5-0 Deemed Approved