City Council August 27, 2026   8/27/2026

Attachments

  • Call to Order

    • 1. Roll call

    • 2. Adoption of the agenda

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

  • Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

    • 1. Dress code posting requirement ordinance

      • Passed 12-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 7-0-0 Approved
      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Liquor license approvals for August 18, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Liquor license renewals for August 18, 2026

      • Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337786

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337787

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Darling, 3311 25TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Darling LLC, BLLiquor, LIC415800

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Nico's Tacos, 2516 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Jans Enterprises Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76220

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Gambling license renewals for August 18. 2026

      • Aliveness Project, 1368 LASALLE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by The Aliveness Project Inc, BLGeneral, LIC417576

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 1319 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403007

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 1029 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403008

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 1828 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403009

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 729 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC403010

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 400 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC426671

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, 310 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Northeast Minneapolis Lions Community Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC426690

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. 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 Approved

      • 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 Approved

      • Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 QUINCY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Quincy Street Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC400786

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 QUINCY ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Quincy Street Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC400787

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Elliot Park Hotel, 823 5TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Wischermann Partners, Inc, BLLiquor, LIC415083

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Embassy Suites Minneapolis Downtown, 12 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by HRIL Laker Beverage LLC, BLLiquor, LIC76396

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Fowling Warehouse Minneapolis, 401 ROYALSTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by FW MSP LLC, BLLiquor, LIC416921

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Mill City Museum, 704 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Historical Society, BLLiquor, LIC75850

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Porzana/Flora Room At Porzana, 200 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 200 Steak LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407113

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Taberna, 3126 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Taberna LLC, BLLiquor, LIC377520

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • The Joint and Caboose, 913 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Joint Caboose Operations LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78816

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Town Hall Lanes, 5019 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Town Hall Lanes LLC, BLLiquor, LIC77480

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Whole Foods Market, 222 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Whole Foods Market Group LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC53936

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Greenway Liquor, 105 GRANT ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Khosa Beverage Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54103

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • 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 Approved

      • The Kollege Klub Dinkytown, 1301 4TH ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by KK2 LLC, BLLiquor, LIC379776

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Urban Daisy, 1621 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Urban Daisy LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414441

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • 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 Approved

      • Nixta, 1222 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Noreste LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407619

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Puttshack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttshack Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC423925

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Reign, 2901 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by UPTOWN HOSPITALITY, INC, BLLiquor, LIC80252

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • The Melting Pot, 80 9TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Melting Pot of Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC419784

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Whitey's World Famous Saloon, 400 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Largo Enterprises Inc, BLLiquor, LIC76235

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Five Iron Golf, 724 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Fringe Club LLC, BLLiquor, LIC380861

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Rand Tower Hotel/Rand Tower, 527 MARQUETTE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Pyramid Downtown Minneapolis Management LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412330

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Rinata, 2451 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Amor and Jon Inc, BLLiquor, LIC78799

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Devil's Advocate, 1070 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Wolf & Raven LLC, BLLiquor, LIC368000

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Eat Street Crossing, 2819 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Eat Street Crossing LLC, BLLiquor, LIC400466

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Maya Cuisine, 1840 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Maya Authentic Mexican Food LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78098

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Stanleys Northeast Bar Room, 2500 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Stanley's N.E. Bar Room LLC, BLLiquor, LIC79163

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Zhora Darling, 509 1ST AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bonnie McMurray LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407080

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Sonora Grill, 1414 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Sonora Grill Mpls, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC394203

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Legendary Spice Hotpot, 2501 UNIVERSITY AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 2) submitted by Three Moon LLC, BLLiquor, LIC385876

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

  • Climate & Infrastructure Committee

    • 1. Minnesota Department of Transportation Central Avenue (TH 65) Improvements

      • Passage of Resolution approving Municipal Consent for MnDOT’s Central Avenue (TH 65) Improvements and designating the project location and improvements proposed on Central Avenue between south of 2nd Street Southeast and 37th Avenue Northeast.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Setting a public hearing for August 20, 2026, to consider municipal consent of MnDOT’s Central Avenue (TH 65) Improvements.

    • 2. Northside Greenway Phase 2: Project designation and concept layout

      • Passage of Resolution designating the project location and improvements proposed for the Northside Greenway Phase 2, from 26th Avenue North to 4th Avenue North.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Authorizing acquisition of temporary construction easements to facilitate the construction of the Northside Greenway Phase 2 project.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Gift acceptance from the US Department of Transportation

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Grand Ave Bridge over the Midtown Greenway: Acquisition of temporary construction easements

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 5. Nicollet Avenue Public Restroom Funding

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 6. Contract amendment with Advanced Masonry Restoration for the Washburn Water Tower Rehabilitation Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 7. Bid for Cedar Lake Trail 48-inch watermain construction project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 8. Contract amendment for pond landcare vegetation management

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 9. Contract amendment with M and B Services LLC for Lead Service Line Replacements Year 3

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 10. Contract amendment with Kraemer North America LLC for construction of the Nicollet Ave Bridge over Minnehaha Creek rehabilitation project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 11. Contract with MJV Services LLC. for Photographing graffiti on private property and abatement of graffiti from sensitive surfaces, elevated locations and other locations and services

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 12. Contract amendment with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for North Transfer Station Revitalization Project

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 13. 2026-2030 Minneapolis Vision Zero Action Plan

      • Passage of Resolution adopting the policy goals and priorities in the 2026-2030 Minneapolis Vision Zero Action Plan to guide the City’s comprehensive approach to traffic safety.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

      • Receiving and filing the 2026-2030 Minneapolis Vision Zero Action Plan.

    • 14. University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety Welcome Back Event Permit: September 9, 2026

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Committee of the Whole

  • Enterprise & Labor Relations Committee

    • 1. 2026 Quarterly Donations Report

      • Passage of Resolution accepting the 1st Quarter 2026 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

        • Passed 12-0-0 Approved

      • Passage of Resolution accepting the 2nd Quarter 2026 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000.

        • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 2. Gift acceptance from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 3. Legal Settlement: Star Tribune Media Company v. City of Minneapolis

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

    • 4. Legal Settlement: Star Tribune Media Company v. City of Minneapolis

      • Passed 13-0-0 Approved

  • Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee

  • Notice of Ordinance Introductions

    • 1. Residential dwelling (1-3 units) regulation updates ordinances

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code, updating development standards for dwellings with one to three units: Chapter 535 Overlay Districts Chapter 540 Built Form Overlay Districts Chapter 545 Use Regulations Chapter 550 Development Standards Chapter 565 Definitions

        • Passed 10-0-0 Referred to Staff

      • Passage of Ordinance amending Title 22, Chapter 598 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Land Subdivision: Land Subdivision Regulations, updating subdivision standards for dwellings with one to three units in conjunction with related changes to the Zoning Code.

        • Passed 10-0-0 Referred to Staff

    • 2. Commercial leases ordinance

      • Passed 10-0-0 Referred to Staff

  • Introduction & Referral Calendar

  • Resolutions