City Council - Regular Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Meeting Date
March 5, 2026

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Call to OrderItem 1

Roll Call

Call to OrderItem 2

Adoption of the agenda

Action Taken: Adopted

Call to OrderItem 3

Acceptance of minutes

Regular Meeting of February 19, 2026. Action Taken: Accepted

Call to OrderItem 4

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

Action Taken: Referred

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 1

Site plan review appeal: Michael Margulies, on behalf of 800 Third Lot LLC, 760 3rd St N (2026-00208)

Deleting from the agenda consideration of an appeal submitted by Michael Margulies, on behalf of 800 Third Lot LLC, regarding the decision of the City Planning Commission's condition of approval 4 to a site plan review (PLAN20777) approving a three-story, 34,000 square foot development for the property located at 760 3rd St N: Condition of approval #4: The first-floor elevations along 3rd Street North and 8th Avenue North shall comply with the 30% window minimum and the windows shall be more or less evenly distributed along the building wall, in compliance with Section 555.590 of the zoning code. Action Taken: Deleted from the agenda

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 2

Variance Appeal: Tom Peterson, 4155 41st Avenue S (2026-00224)

Considering an appeal submitted by Tom Peterson regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment denying variances (PLAN20431) to allow increases to maximum impervious surface and lot coverage for the property located at 4155 41st Avenue S. Action Taken: Granted, subject to conditions

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 3

Joe's Market on 8th, 630 8TH ST SE, Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Quick 8 Mart LLC, for an Extended Hours of Operation license (2026-00211)

Joe's Market on 8th, 630 8TH ST SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Quick 8 Mart LLC, BLGeneral, LIC429364, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances. Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 4

Temporary pre-eviction notice extension ordinance (2026-00099)

Passage of Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, temporarily extending the length of the required pre-eviction notice. Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 5

Legal Settlement: Jaber A. Abdalla v. City of Minneapolis (2026-00223)

Approving the settlement of the claims of Jaber A. Abdalla by payment of $23,000 to claimant's counsel, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 6

Legal Settlement: David Lee property damage claim (2026-00225)

Approving the settlement of business loss claims concerning damage done to 4208 Vincent Ave. South, by payment of $17,000 to David Lee from Fund 06940-1500100-145630, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to take all actions necessary to effectuate the settlement. Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 7

Legal Settlement: Pablo Ferreira v. City of Minneapolis (2026-00221)

Approving the settlement of the claims of Pablo Ferreira v. City of Minneapolis, Case No. 27-CO-25-8191, Hennepin County Conciliation Court, State of Minnesota, by payment of $9,500 to Plaintiff, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 8

Legal Settlement: Jessi Wingett v. City of Minneapolis (2026-00220)

Approving the settlement of the claims of Jessi Wingett by payment of $9,500 to claimant's counsel, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement. Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 9

2026 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization (2026-00244)

1. Passage of Resolution establishing the 2026 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. 2. Approving policies and procedures to be followed during meetings of the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. Action Taken: Adopted

Reports of Standing CommitteesItem 10

2025 quarterly donation reports (2025-00470)

1. Passage of Resolution accepting 2nd Quarter 2025 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000. 2. Passage of Resolution accepting 3rd Quarter 2025 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000. 3. Passage of Resolution accepting 4th Quarter 2025 donations made to the City of Minneapolis valued under $15,000. Action Taken: Adopted