City Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Meeting Date
- April 7, 2026
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
17 items on the agenda.
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Start free trialEl Ranchito Taqueria, 1821 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by El Ranchito Taqueria LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment, 2am license (2026-00361)
El Ranchito Taqueria, 1821 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by El Ranchito Taqueria LLC, BLLiquor, LIC429061, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
Ramadan's Cafe, 813 4TH ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Abdalla Food Inc, for an Extended Hours of Operation license (2026-00362)
Ramadan's Cafe, 813 4TH ST SE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Abdalla Food Inc, BLGeneral, LIC429937, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
Farview South Residential Resurfacing project: Project approval and assessment (2026-00398)
1. Passage of Resolution adopting special assessments in the amount of $389,118.15. for the Street Resurfacing Project No. 2380A (CPV05626). 2. Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $389,118.15.
Whittier NE residential resurfacing project: Project approval and assessment (2026-00400)
1. Passage of Resolution adopting special assessments, in the amount of $590,791.71, for the Street Resurfacing Project No. 2380B. 2. Passage of Resolution requesting the Board of Estimate and Taxation authorize the City's issuance and sale of assessment bonds in the amount of $590,791.71.
Appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (2026-00299)
1. Approving Ishmael Israel for appointment to Seat 5 beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027. 2. Approving Anna Callahan for appointment to Seat 7 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028. 3. Approving George Shannon for appointment to Seat 8 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028. 4. Approving Annie Wang for appointment to Seat 9 beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028.
Drug paraphernalia decriminalization ordinance (2026-00096)
Passage of Ordinance amending Title 11, Chapter 223 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Health and Sanitation: Drugs, decriminalizing the possession of drug paraphernalia.
Appointment of City Attorney (2026-00263)
Considering the Mayor's nomination of Kristyn Anderson to the appointed position of City Attorney for a term ending January 2030. Clerk note: This hearing will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Appointment of City Operations Officer (2026-00262)
Considering the Mayor's nomination of Margaret Anderson Kelliher to the appointed position of City Operations Officer for a term ending January 2030. Clerk note: This hearing will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Appointment of Commissioner of Community Safety (2026-00261)
Considering the Mayor's nomination of Toddrick Barnette to the appointed position of Commissioner of Community Safety for a term ending January 2030. Clerk note: This hearing will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Packer garbage truck donation to Minneapolis' Sister City of Eldoret, Kenya (2026-00394)
Passage of Resolution committing to packer garbage truck donation in 2026 to Minneapolis' Sister City of Eldoret, Kenya.
Gift acceptance from International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) (2026-00381)
Passage of Resolution accepting donation from International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) for Kristyn Anderson, City Attorney, to attend IMLA's Top 50 program in Philadelphia, PA, June 3-4, 2026.
Legal settlement: Claims against Six Remnant Defendants (2026-00385)
Approving settlement of opioid claims against the Six Remnant Defendants, as negotiated by national opioid litigation counsel, depositing all funds received into 01610 8600140 376001, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute all documents necessary to effectuate settlement.
Appointed position in the Fire Department: Fire Chief (2026-00319)
1. Adopting findings that the proposed position of Fire Chief 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 790 total points, and allocated to grade 17. 2. 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 $194,854 to $230,986, in accordance with the adopted compensation plan for appointed officials effective March 26, 2026.
Liquor license approvals for April 7, 2026 (2026-00353)
1. Jimmy's Bar & Lounge, 1828 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Jimmy's Holdings LLC, BLLiquor, LIC429862 2. Fat Head Bill's, 903 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by KKM Restaurants LLC, BLLiquor, LIC429146 3. Guthrie Theater, 818 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Guthrie Theater Foundation, BLAmend, LIC428910 4. Orpheum Theatre, 910 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Historic Theatre Group LLC, BLAmend, LIC430293 5. Brass Rail, 422 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Rail Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC429872 6. Gay 90'S, 400 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by 90's Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC429871 7. The Office Pub & Grill, 307 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Office Minneapolis LLC, BLAmend, LIC429873
Liquor license renewals for April 7, 2026 (2026-00355)
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Gambling license approvals for April 7, 2026 (2026-00356)
1. City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 26 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC430356 2. Edinburgh USA Pro Am Foundation, 118 4TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Edinburgh USA Pro Am Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC430359
Gambling license renewals for April 7, 2026 (2026-00357)
1. Eagles Aries #34, 913 CEDAR AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Eagles Aries #34, BLGeneral, LIC400334 2. Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 307 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC422431 3. Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 106 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC422441 4. Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, 14 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 Charities, BLGeneral, LIC422445