Agenda

An outline of matters presented during the meeting arranged by a prescribed order.

Business, Housing & Zoning Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Regular Meeting

July 15, 2025 - 1:30 pm

Room 350, Public Service Center

250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415

Members: Council Members Jamal Osman (Chair), Jeremiah Ellison (Vice-Chair), Michael Rainville, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, and Aurin Chowdhury (Quorum: 4)

Clerk: Amber Sinatra, (612) 673-2216

Public Hearing

2 Puttshack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttshack Minneapolis LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment license (2025-00748)

Puttshack, 700 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Puttshack Minneapolis LLC, BLLiquor, LIC423925, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
3 Animales BBQ Co, 241 FREMONT AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Animales bbq Managements LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment, 2AM license (2025-00751)

Animales BBQ Co, 241 FREMONT AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Animales bbq Managements LLC, BLLiquor, LIC422639, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
4 Mrs. Dessert & Kumpir, 339 22ND AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Mrs. Dessert & Kumpir LLC, for an Extended Hours of Operation license (2025-00749)

Mrs. Dessert & Kumpir, 339 22ND AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Mrs. Dessert & Kumpir LLC, BLGeneral, LIC425618, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
5 Mrs. Dessert & Kumpir, 307 LAKE ST E, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8), submitted by Ryan Food Emporium LLC, for Extended Hours of Operation license with Business License Operating Conditions (2025-00750)

Mrs. Dessert & Kumpir, 307 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Ryan Food Emporium LLC, BLGeneral, LIC424429, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.

Conveyance of properties at the Upper Harbor site (2025-00702)

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#	Item Description
1	Approving the award of State grant funds in the amount of $12,500,000 (the "State Grant") to Port of Minneapolis, LLC for predesign, design, construction, furnishing and equipping of an outdoor music performance venue on the Upper Harbor site.
2	Authorizing the execution of a redevelopment and construction funding agreement with Port of Minneapolis, LLC to provide funding for the Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC) from the State Grant.
3	Passage of Resolution authorizing the long-term lease of 3501 West River Rd N at the Upper Harbor site to Port of Minneapolis, LLC for the development and operation of the Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC) project.
4	Authorizing a lease and use agreement with Port of Minneapolis, LLC, for the Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC) project, subject to terms.
5	Passage of Resolution authorizing the long-term lease of 3601 Washington Ave N and 3701 Washington Ave N at the Upper Harbor site to Port of Minneapolis, LLC, or an affiliated entity for the development and operation of a surface parking lot and ride share drop-off and pick-up location.
6	Authorizing lease agreements with Port of Minneapolis, LLC, or an affiliated entity for 3601 Washington Ave N and 3701 Washington Ave N, subject to terms.
7	Authorizing the Community Planning and Economic Development Department Director to approve annual budgets for the CPAC upon a finding that Port of Minneapolis, LLC is carrying out the purpose for which the State Grant was awarded to the project and that projected revenues equal or exceed program expenses.
8	Approving the establishment of alternate non-job goal for the Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC) project under the Business Subsidy Act and authorizing execution of a Business Subsidy Agreement with Port of Minneapolis, LLC.
9	Authorizing execution of a Minimum Assessment agreement with Port of Minneapolis, LLC, for the Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC) described in the Redevelopment and Construction Funding Agreement term sheet.
10	Authorizing an easement dedication and an Operating and Easement agreement for a Shared Access Drive for Development Parcels 3, 4, and 5 with Port of Minneapolis, LLC and United Properties Development, subject to terms.
11	Authorizing a short-term lease with Port of Minneapolis, LLC, for construction staging on Development Parcel 4 for approximately 5,000 square feet at fair market value rental rates.
12	Authorizing an amendment to the Upper Harbor Parkway Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement between the City and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board in accordance with terms.
13	Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning and Economic Development Department in the amount of $3,000,000 for the design and construction of Phase II Parkway on the Upper Harbor site.
14	Authorizing a Watermain Easement Dedication agreement.
15	Authorizing a waiver of the Administrative fee for State Grant administration.
16	Authorizing execution of other documents as necessary to implement the land conveyances and development terms for the Upper Harbor Community Performing Arts Center (CPAC).

Quasi-Judicial Hearing

7 Zoning Administrator appeal: Douglas Kelley, 4428 Edmund Boulevard (2025-00753)

Considering an appeal submitted by Douglas Kelley regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (PLAN19425) upholding the determination of the Zoning Administrator that buried temporary shoring pilings are not subject to the minimum yard requirements of the zoning ordinance and are not a zoning violation.
8 Variance Appeal: Todd Peterson, on behalf of Hiawatha ABC, 4640 17th Ave S (2025-00754)

Considering an appeal submitted by Todd Peterson, on behalf of Hiawatha ABC, regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment denying the variance request (PLAN19420) to reduce the minimum front yard requirements for the property located at 4640 17th Avenue South.

Consent

9 Liquor license approvals for July 15, 2025 (2025-00742)
1. Gorkha Palace, 23 4TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bhole Shankar Inc, BLAmend, LIC424325
2. Olive & Lamb, 2424 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MJ Food Services LLC, BLWine, LIC422271
3. Gardens of Salonica, 19 5TH ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Boughatsa Inc, BLAmend, LIC423272
4. GameTimeSports Bar & Arcade, 920 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by GameTimeSports Bar & Arcade LLC, BLLiquor, LIC425299
5. Penn Gas Stop, 2606 PENN AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by 2606 Penn LLC, BLBeerOff, LIC425515

Liquor license renewals for July 15, 2025 (2025-00741)

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#	Item Description
1	Aloft Hotel Minneapolis, 900 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 900 Washington Hotel LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78303
2	Colita, 5400 PENN AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by 5400 BBQ LLC, BLLiquor, LIC369326
3	Corner Bar (The), 1501 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by FH Bill Inc, BLLiquor, LIC77439
4	Cuzzy's Grill & Bar, 507 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Cuzzy's Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79756
5	Elsie's, 729 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Tuttle Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79534
6	Five Iron Golf, 724 3RD ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Fringe Club LLC, BLLiquor, LIC380861
7	Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 MARQUETTE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by HILTON MANAGEMENT LLC, BLLiquor, LIC382160
8	Mill City Museum, 704 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Minnesota Historical Society, BLLiquor, LIC75850
9	Rand Tower Hotel/Rand Tower, 527 MARQUETTE AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Pyramid Downtown Minneapolis Management LLC, BLLiquor, LIC412330
10	Stanleys Northeast Bar Room, 2500 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Stanley's N.E. Bar Room LLC, BLLiquor, LIC79163
11	Zhora Darling, 509 1ST AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Bonnie McMurray LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407080
12	Guavas Cuban Cafe, 5607 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Machado Food Concepts LLC, BLWine, LIC373605
13	Copper Hen Cakery, 2515 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by The Copper Hen Cakery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC78297
14	O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., 600 MALCOLM AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by O'Shaughnessy Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC394256
15	O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co., 600 MALCOLM AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by O'Shaughnessy Distilling, LLC, BLDistill, LIC394258
16	Porzana/Flora Room At Porzana, 200 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 200 Steak LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407113
17	Tiny Diner, 1024 38TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Tiny Diner LLC, BLLiquor, LIC375466
18	American Legion, 5600 34TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 11) submitted by Wold Chamberlain, American Legion Post 99, BLLiquor, LIC79515
19	Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Pimento Inc, BLLiquor, LIC355734
20	Cardamom, 725 VINELAND PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by 4312 Argentina, LLC, BLLiquor, LIC394628
21	Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337786
22	Indeed Brewing Company, 711 15TH AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Indeed Brewing Company MN, LLC, BLBrewery, LIC337787
23	EaTo, 305 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by 301 Washington LLC, BLLiquor, LIC80731
24	Buca di Beppo, 1204 HARMON PL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Buca (Minneapolis) Inc, BLLiquor, LIC75285

11 Gambling license approvals for July 15, 2025 (2025-00739)
1. MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, 1330 INDUSTRIAL BLVD Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES, BLGeneral, LIC425646
2. Firefighters For Healing, 2540 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters For Healing, BLGeneral, LIC425775
3. NE Minneapolis Lion Community/Foundation, 1928 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by NE Minneapolis Lion Community/Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC425778

Gambling license renewals for July 15,2025 (2025-00740)

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#	Item Description
1	Fraternal Order of Eagles #34, 2520 26TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Fraternal Order of Eagles #34, BLGeneral, LIC408324
2	Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #34, 3555 CHICAGO AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #34, BLGeneral, LIC415425
3	ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS, 356 MONROE ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC67648
4	Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, 1201 WASHINGTON AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Hockey Association Inc, BLGeneral, LIC401842
5	MPLS AERIE 34 FOE, 2507 25TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MPLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, BLGeneral, LIC67483
6	TED WILLIAMS MUSEUM AND HITTERS HALL OF, 1 TWINS WAY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by TED WILLIAMS MUSEUM AND HITTERS HALL OF FAME, BLGeneral, LIC66843
7	VFW POST 246, 2916 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by VFW POST 246 AUX MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC68343
8	St. Maron Church, 2200 COMO AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by St. Maron Church, BLGeneral, LIC402673
9	St. Maron Church, 2405 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by St. Maron Church, BLGeneral, LIC408322

13 Amended business license operating conditions: Pizzeria Lola, 5557 XERXES AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Pizzeria Lola LLC, On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Entertainment license, LIC374988 (2025-00752)

Pizzeria Lola, 5557 XERXES AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 13) submitted by Pizzeria Lola LLC, BLAmend, LIC425662, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
14 Hamarwayne Coffee, 120 LAKE ST W, #1/2, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Hamarwayne Coffee LLC, for a Restaurant license with Business License Operating Conditions (2025-00745)

Hamarwayne Coffee, 120 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Hamarwayne Coffee LLC, BLFood, LIC409832, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
15 Rezoning: Amanda Dlouhy, 2933 and 2937 5th Ave S (2025-00732)
1. Approving an application submitted by Amanda Dlouhy, to rezone (PLAN19428) the properties located at 2933 and 2937 5th Ave S from the UN3 Urban Neighborhood District to the CM2 Corridor Mixed Use District, retaining the BFC4 Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District.
2. Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 530 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Zoning Districts and Maps Generally.
16 Subordination of existing loan to Provision LLC: 705 42nd Ave N and 4164 Aldrich Ave N (2025-00779)
1. Approving an amendment to the loan terms for the Commercial Property Development Fund (CPDF)/Ownership and Opportunity Fund (OOF) loan with Provision, LLC for 705 42nd Ave N and 4164 Aldrich Ave N.
2. Authorizing the execution of one or more agreements to subordinate the City’s CPDF/OOF loan.
17 Joseph Selvaggio Initiative Financing: 615 E 27th St; 621 E 27th St; 2710 Oakland Ave S; 2721 Portland Ave S; 2729 Portland Ave S; 2741 Portland Ave S; 2745 Portland Ave S; 2724 Chicago Ave S; 2732 Chicago Ave S; and 2736 Chicago Ave S (2025-00778)
1. Authorizing a reduction of interest rate to 0% effective August 15, 2025, allocation of principal amount and forgiveness of accrued interest in an amount of $323,446.70 for loans issued to the Joe Selvaggio Initiative project upon filing of a Declaration with Hennepin County.
2. Authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to facilitate the transactions described in this report.
18 St. Olaf Exodus Project Financing: 819 2nd Ave S (2025-00776)

Approving an additional award of up to $1,158,820, consisting of $710,573 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund funds and $448,247 in Affordable Housing Trust Fund Contingency Pool funds, for a total loan amount of up to $3,178,247 to Exodus Housing LLLP or an affiliated entity, for the St. Olaf Exodus development project at 819 2nd Ave S., and approving the execution of any necessary documents.
19 Loan forgiveness for Emerge Community Development: 1834 Emerson Ave N (2025-00755)

Authorizing restructuring and forgiveness of a Great Streets Gap Financing loan, in the amount of $377,576.34, to Emerge Community Development.
20 Little Earth project financing: 2501 Cedar Ave S (2025-00770)
1. Approving additional funding from the Housing Opportunity Fund and Affordable Housing Trust Fund of up to $1,150,000 for a total contribution of up to $5,150,000 to the Little Earth rehabilitation project located at 2501 Cedar Ave S and assigning the awards to Little Earth United Tribes Housing Corporation (LEUTHC) or an affiliated entity.
2. Authorizing the following modification to the City’s 1995 CDBG loan debt on the Little Earth project:
  1. Full forgiveness of loan in the amount of $118,637.04.
  2. Full forgiveness of accrued interest in the approximate amount of $24,615.
3. Authorizing the following modification to the City’s 2003 Empowerment Zone loan debt on the Little Earth project: Full forgiveness of loan in the amount of $500,000.00.
4. Authorizing the following modification to the City’s 2003 Multifamily Stabilization loan debt on the Little Earth project: Full forgiveness of loan in the amount of $500,000.00.
5. Authorizing the following modification to the City’s 2006 Empowerment Zone debt on the Little Earth project:
  1. Full forgiveness of loan in the amount of $222,333.00.
  2. Full forgiveness of accrued interest in the approximate amount of $41,457.49.
6. Authorizing the following modification to the City’s 2009 HOME debt on the Little Earth project:
  1. Full forgiveness of loan in the amount of $750,000.00.
  2. Full forgiveness of accrued interest in the approximate amount of $122,520.83.
7. Authorizing the following modification to the City’s 2015 AHTF CDBG debt on the Little Earth project: Full forgiveness of loan in the amount of $690,000.00.
8. Authorizing the following modification to the City’s 2006 AHTF debt on the Little Earth project:
  1. Partial forgiveness of loan in the amount of $850,000.00.
  2. Full forgiveness of accrued interest in the approximate amount of $211,639.
  3. Reduction of interest rate to 0%.
  4. Extension of maturity date to be coterminous with the new City debt.
21 Youth at Work grant for employment and training services (2025-00768)
1. Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, in the amount of $1,350,000, to provide employment and training services.
2. Authorizing an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the grant.
22 State of Minnesota grants for employment and training services (2025-00777)
1. Accepting a dislocated worker grant from the State of Minnesota, in the amount of $592,685, to provide employment and training services.
2. Accepting a youth program grant from the State of Minnesota, in the amount of $500,463, to provide employment and training services.
3. Authorizing agreements with the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the grants.
4. Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning and Economic Development Department
23 Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Housing appointment (2025-00762)

Approving Arjun Kataria for appointment to Seat 10 beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
24 Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) financial assistance for affordable housing projects (2025-00759)

Passage of Resolution approving land sales and financial assistance from the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA) to the following projects and programs: 1345 Central (1345 Central Ave NE); 2116 Nicollet (2116 Nicollet Ave); Little Earth (2501 Cedar Ave S and adjacent addresses); The LOMA (3246 Nicollet Ave); Zaria (3030 Nicollet Ave); Cheatham Apartments (3716 Cheatham Ave S); Flour Exchange (310 4th Ave S); Lindquist Apartments (1931 W Broadway); Lyndale Ave Apartments (5719 Lyndale Ave S); OSCS-VOA Housing Project (2309 Chicago Ave S); Homebuyer Initiated Program, Northside Homes (2501 4th St N, 2818 Girard Ave N, 2015 Queen Ave N, 3332 Bryant Ave N); Russell Ave Twin-homes (3514 Russell Ave N); Queen Townhomes (1901-11 Queen Ave N); Lowry Ave (807 Lowry Ave N, 920 31st Ave N, 912 31st Ave N, 902 31st Ave N); and Humboldt Triangles (1321 47th Ave N, 4647 & 4620 Fremont Ave N, 4543 Dupont Ave N).
25 Tenant Relocation Assistance (2025-00246)

Approving an amended legislative directive requesting information regarding the City's Tenant Relocation Assistance program.
26 Minimum height flexibility zoning ordinance (2025-00222)

Referring to staff the amended subject matter introduction of an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances related to Zoning Code, by adding Chapters 530 and 555, returning to author Chapters 525 and 565, and increasing the number of built form overlay districts in the zoning code and the zoning map.

Discussion

27 Selection of a new operator/lessee for the Cowles Center: 516 Hennepin Ave (2025-00773)

Authorizing a lease/use agreement and other necessary documents, with Arts’ Nest or an affiliated entity, to implement the Shubert Performing Arts and Education Center Project.
28 Liquor license approvals for June 10, 2025 (2025-00614)
1. Referring to staff consideration of a liquor license for Los Andes Latin Bistro, 607 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Los Andes Restaurant Inc, BLAmend, LIC423382
2. Referring to staff consideration of a liquor license for Los Andes Latin Bistro, 607 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Los Andes Restaurant Inc, BLAmend, LIC423383
29 Liquor license renewals for June 10, 2025 (2025-00606)

Referring to staff consideration of a liquor license renewal for Los Andes Latin Bistro/Los Andes, 607 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Los Andes Restaurant Inc, BLLiquor, LIC384189
30 Liquor license approvals for June 24, 2025 (2025-00686)

Referring to staff consideration of a liquor license for Los Andes Latin Bistro NE, 2300 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Los Andes Restaurant NE Inc, BLLiquor, LIC423016

Actions referred to Council: Jul 24, 2025

Next Committee meeting: Jul 29, 2025

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