Receiving and filing Mayor Frey's nomination of Enrique Velazquez to the appointed position of Regulatory Services Department Director for a term ending January 2030.
Passed 11-0-0 Received and Filed
Granting consent to the Mayor's nomination of Enrique Velazquez to the appointed position of Regulatory Services Department Director for a term ending January 2030.
Passed 11-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passed 4-2-0 Mayoral Review
Passed 9-3-0 Mayoral Review
2. Strange Loop Laboratory, 1629 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Strange Loop Projects LLC, for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, General Entertainment license
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
3. Interim use permit: Grace Rieck, on behalf of People Serving People, 219 4th St S
4. Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan Review Appeal: Kristine Smith, on behalf of FG & C LLC, 3000 Minnehaha Ave, 3033 Snelling Ave
Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Property Services to rezone (PLAN21164) the property located at 3000 Minnehaha Ave at add the SZ Split Zoning Overlay District, retaining the CM4 Destination Mixed Use District, and the BFC6 Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District.
Passed 3-2-0 Mayoral Review
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Property Services to rezone (PLAN21164) the property located at 3033 Snelling Ave to add the SZ Split Zoning Overlay District to the northern portion of the parcel, and to rezone the northern portion of the parcel from the CM3 Community Mixed Use District to the CM4 Destination Mixed Use District, retaining the CM3 Community Mixed Use District for the southern portion of the parcel, and the BFT10 Transit 10 Built Form Overlay District for the entire parcel.
Passed 3-2-0 Mayoral Review
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
Passed 3-2-0 Mayoral Review
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passage of Resolution approving an application submitted by the City of Minneapolis Property Services, to vacate the east-west public alley segment located east of Snelling Ave and south of Lake St E, Vacation File No. 1802.
Passed 3-2-0 Mayoral Review
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
6. Liquor license approval for July 21, 2026
Asher's Bar & Grill, 2730 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Chilango LLC, BLAmend, LIC432087
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Barcelona Wine Bar, 508 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Barcelona Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC431705
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Puttshack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttshack Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC429853
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Asher's Bar & Grill, 2730 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Chilango LLC, BLAmend, LIC432086
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Nokomis House, 5401 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by La Familia Tapatia, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC432547
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
7. Liquor license renewals for July 21, 2026
Colita, 5400 PENN AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by 5400 BBQ LLC, BLLiquor, LIC369326
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Dexter's/ The Side Door at Dexter’s/Daq Daq/Rose Sushi/Lucia’s, 3717 50TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by DLJ Group LLC, BLLiquor, LIC416411
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 QUINCY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Quincy Street Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC400786
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 QUINCY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Quincy Street Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC400787
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Elliot Park Hotel, 823 5TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Wischermann Partners, Inc, BLLiquor, LIC415083
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Embassy Suites Minneapolis Downtown, 12 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by HRIL Laker Beverage LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76396
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Fowling Warehouse Minneapolis, 401 ROYALSTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by FW MSP LLC, BLLiquor, LIC416921
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Mill City Museum, 704 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Historical Society, BLLiquor, LIC75850
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Porzana/Flora Room At Porzana, 200 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 200 Steak LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407113
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Taberna, 3126 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Taberna LLC, BLLiquor, LIC377520
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
The Joint and Caboose, 913 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Joint Caboose Operations LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78816
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Town Hall Lanes, 5019 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Town Hall Lanes LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77480
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Whole Foods Market, 222 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Whole Foods Market Group LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC53936
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Greenway Liquor, 105 GRANT ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Khosa Beverage Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54103
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Los Sanchez Mexican Restaurant and Bar, 2539 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Los Sanchez Mexican Restaurant & Bar, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC401768
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
The Kollege Klub Dinkytown, 1301 4TH ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by KK2 LLC, BLLiquor, LIC379776
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Urban Daisy, 1621 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Urban Daisy LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414441
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar #292, 2001 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Blazin' Wings Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76720
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Nixta, 1222 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Noreste LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407619
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Puttshack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttshack Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC423925
Legendary Spice Hotpot, 2501 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Three Moon LLC, BLLiquor, LIC385876
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
8. Gambling license approvals for July 21, 2026
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
9. Business license operating conditions: Bloomington Commercial Kitchen Inc, 1516 Lake St E, #300, Minneapolis, MN (Ward 9), submitted by Bloomington Commercial Kitchen Inc, Food Catering license, LIC432441
Passed 11-1-0 Mayoral Review
10. Tow truck service fees
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
11. Contract amendment with the MacPhail Center for Music
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
12. State of Minnesota grants for employment and training services
Accepting a State of Minnesota dislocated worker grant, in the amount of $1,252,963, to provide employment and training services.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Accepting a State of Minnesota Youth Program grant, in the amount of $500,463, to provide employment and training services.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Authorizing agreements with State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the grants.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning and Economic Development Department
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
13. Developer Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) funding recommendations
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
14. Bid for Convention Center Hall E Floor Box Replacement
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
15. Owner-Occupied Rehab program Delegated Authority
Passage of Resolution adopting form documents and delegating authority to the Director of the Department of Community Planning, and Economic Development or their designees to make and execute Participation Agreements in form approved by the City Attorney’s Office consistent with City Council approved Guidelines for the Home Improvement Program.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passage of Resolution adopting form documents and delegating authority to the Director of the Department of Community Planning, and Economic Development or their designees to make and execute Participation Agreements in form approved by the City Attorney’s Office consistent with the Minnesota Housing Lender Participation Agreement and its associated program guidelines for home improvement financing.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
16. Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant Program
Accepting a grant from the Metropolitan Council, in the amount of $37,000, for the Equity-Focused Water Efficiency grant pilot program.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Authorizing an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Equity-Focused Water Efficiency grant pilot program.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning and Economic Development Department.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Authorizing the adoption of the Equity-Focused Water Efficiency grant program guidelines.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passage of Resolution adopting form documents and delegating authority to the Director of the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development or their designees to make and execute Participation Agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney’s Office consistent with City Council approved Guidelines for the Water Efficiency Grant Program.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
17. Greenbelt Development Project Financial closing extension
Authorizing an amendment to the terms of contract COM0010807 for 429 31st Ave N. with PPL Homes LLC to extend performance deadlines provided all preconstruction requirements are met and closing occurs by August 31, 2026.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Authorizing an amendment to the terms of contract COM0010805 for 409 31st Ave N with PPL Homes LLC to extend performance deadlines provided all preconstruction requirements are met and closing occurs by August 31, 2026.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Authorizing an amendment to the terms of contract COM0010806 for 427 31st Ave N with PPL Homes LLC to extend performance deadlines provided all preconstruction requirements are met and closing occurs by August 31, 2026.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Authorizing an amendment to the terms of contract COM0010808 for 3020 6th St N with PPL Homes LLC to extend performance deadlines provided all preconstruction requirements are met and closing occurs by August 31, 2026.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
18. Problem Rental Properties
Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
19. Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) program updates
4. METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest Light Rail): Subordinate Funding Agreement No. 14
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
5. Minneapolis Street Lighting Plan amendment
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
6. Cedar Lake Rd Bridge Project: Overpass Agreement
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
7. Cooperative agreement with Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority for the Grand Ave S bridge over the Midtown Greenway
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
8. Metropolitan Council Municipal Infiltration and Inflow grant for cured-in-place pipe lining, repairs of existing sewers and cross connection elimination
Accepting a grant from the Metropolitan Council Municipal Infiltration/Inflow Grant Program, in the amount of $4,091,061, for cross connection elimination, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining and repairs of existing sewers.
Passage of Resolution authorizing execution of a state bond funded grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council to accept $4,091,061 for cross connection elimination, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining and repairs of existing sewers that have taken place between Jan 1, 2024, and Dec 31, 2025, pursuant to the Metropolitan Council Municipal Infiltration/Inflow Grant Program.
Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee
1. Legislative process reform: research and recommendations
Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
2. Bid for the Fire Department Training Apparatus Expansion Project
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
3. Contract amendment with Shaw Lundquist Associates for the City Hall Restack Phase 3 project
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
4. Contract amendment with Saba Software (Canada), Inc. for enterprise-wide performance management system support and maintenance
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
5. Legal Settlement: Cameron Cecchini v. City of Minneapolis, et al
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
6. Legal Settlement: Workers' Compensation Claim of Terrence Floyd
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
7. Claim Settlement: Minneapolis Convention Center claim against Northern States Power Company
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
8. Indebtedness and bond issuance authorization related to outstanding Capital Improvement Bonds
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
9. Appointed position in the Health Department: Director Environmental Health
Adopting findings that the proposed position of Director Environmental Health meets the criteria in Section 20.1010 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, City Council to Establish Positions; and approving the establishment of the position in the unclassified service, evaluated at 575 total points, and allocated to grade 12.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Administration: Personnel, approving the salary schedule for the position, which has a salary range of $131,575 to $155,971, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective July 30, 2026.
Passed 12-0-0 Mayoral Review
10. 2026-2029 Enterprise & Labor Relations (ELR) Committee Work Plan
Passed 12-0-0 Approved, does not require Mayor's signature
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.
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
Closed Session
1. Litigation matter of Assad Awaijane, et al. v. Bittell, et al.