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Business, Housing & Zoning Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024 - 1:30 pm
Room 350, Public Service Center
Members Present: Council Members Jamal Osman (Chair), Jeremiah Ellison (Vice-Chair), Michael Rainville, Andrea Jenkins, and Aurin Chowdhury (Quorum: 4)
Members Absent: Council Member Katie Cashman
Clerk: Lisa Brock, (612) 673-2216

Public Hearing

  1. 2 Vinai, 1300 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Vinai LLC, for an On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales with Limited Entertainment license (2024-00653)
    Considering an application for Vinai, 1300 2ND ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Vinai LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414293 for an On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales with Limited Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances. 
    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 3 Mosaic Venue, 817 5TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by MosaicMN LLC, for an On-Sale and Sunday Sales, with General Entertainment, 2 AM license (2024-00655)
    Considering an application for Mosaic Venue, 817 5TH AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by MosaicMN LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414021 for an On-Sale and Sunday Sales, with General Entertainment, 2 AM license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 4 Loose Wiles Freehouse, 701 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Blue Plate Restaurant Company Inc., for an On-Sale Liquor and Sunday Sales with Limited Entertainment license (2024-00656)
    Loose Wiles Freehouse, 701 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Blue Plate Restaurant Company Inc., BLAmend, LIC415028
    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 5 Chloe by Vincent/Chloe's, 700 3RD ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Chloe's LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises and Sidewalk Cafe license (2024-00661)
    1. Considering an application for Chloe by Vincent/Chloe's, 700 3RD ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Chloe's LLC, BLAmend, LIC416415 for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    2. Considering an application for Chloe by Vincent/Chloe's, 700 3RD ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Chloe's LLC, BLFood, LIC416240 for a Sidewalk Cafe license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable codes and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  5. 6 Land Sale: 1828 Dupont Ave N (2024-00610)

    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing the sale of the property at 1828 Dupont Ave N (Disposition Parcel No. WB 218-9) to The 927 Building, LLC for $2,000, subject to conditions.

    2. Authorizing a write down of the sale price for the property located at 1828 Dupont Ave N from the fair reuse value of $50,000 to $2,000, subject to the development terms.

    3. Authorizing execution by appropriate City officers of a land sale redevelopment contract with The 927 Building, LLC in accordance with the development terms. 

    4. Authorizing the extension of the construction completion date for the 927 W Broadway Ave Project to June 30, 2025, and the amendment of existing project contracts with The 927 Building, LLC, as necessary.   

    Action Taken: Approved

Joint Public Hearing with Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee

6. 7 Augsburg University bond issuance: 2211 Riverside Ave (2024-00611)

Passage of Resolution giving approval to and authorizing the issuance of up to $10 million in Bank Qualified Bank Direct tax-exempt revenue bonds and $1.5 million in taxable notes to Augsburg University for refinancing outstanding Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Series Eight-E 2015 and Series 2019 bonds and referring the matter to the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (MCDA) Board of Commissioners. 

Action Taken: Approved

Quasi-Judicial Hearing

7. 8 Zoning Administrator appeal: Robert E. Francis, on behalf of Sigma Chi Building Association, 1617-1623 University Ave SE (2024-00647)

Considering an appeal submitted by Robert E. Francis, on behalf of Sigma Chi Building Association, regarding the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment upholding the determination of the Zoning Administrator that artificial turf constitutes an impervious surface and a prohibited obstruction of a required yard. 

Action Taken: Denied

Consent

  1. 9 Liquor license approvals for June 18, 2024 (2024-00658)
    1. Masa & Agave/Breva, 1115 2ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Ivy F&B Management LLC, BLAmend, LIC415622
    2. Levy Restaurants, 600 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership, BLLiqCat, LIC415731
    3. Swank Eatery, 328 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Swank Eatery LLC, BLLiquor, LIC414145
    4. Venue 983, 983 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Hemisphere Restaurants CK LLC, BLLiquor, LIC413175
    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 10 Liquor license renewals for June 18, 2024 (2024-00659)
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    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 11 Gambling license approvals for June 18, 2024 (2024-00660)
    1. CHURCH OF ST. ANNE - ST. JOSEPH HIEN, 2627 QUEEN AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by CHURCH OF ST. ANNE - ST. JOSEPH HIEN, BLGeneral, LIC415741
    2. Mill City Farmers Market Charitable Fund, 704 2ND ST S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Mill City Farmers Market Charitable Fund, BLGeneral, LIC416299
    3. Spare Key, 520 MALCOLM AVE SE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Spare Key, BLGeneral, LIC416300
    4. DOMINICAN COMMUNITY OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, 3204 29TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by DOMINICAN COMMUNITY OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, BLGeneral, LIC416432
    5. DOMINICAN COMMUNITY OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, 3204 29TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by DOMINICAN COMMUNITY OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, BLGeneral, LIC416442
    6. DOMINICAN COMMUNITY OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, 3204 29TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by DOMINICAN COMMUNITY OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, BLGeneral, LIC416443
    7. Special Olympics Minnesota, 900 2ND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Special Olympics Minnesota, BLGeneral, LIC416434
    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 12 The Painted Turtle, 4955 WEST LAKE NOKOMIS PKWY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by GDWG LLC, for an On Sale Wine and Strong Beer with Limited Entertainment license with Business License Operating Conditions (2024-00654)
    Approving an application for The Painted Turtle, 4955 WEST LAKE NOKOMIS PKWY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by GDWG LLC, BLWine, LIC416342 for an On Sale Wine and Strong Beer with Limited Entertainment license, subject to Business License Operating conditions.
    Action Taken: Approved
  5. 13 Second pre-development forgivable loan to Tending the Soil MN for the development of the Rise Up Center (2024-00652)

    Authorizing a pre-development forgivable loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $250,000 with Tending the Soil MN or an affiliated entity for the development of the Rise Up Center, in accordance with terms.

    Action Taken: Approved
  6. 14 Grant applications to the 2024 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) and Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grants round (2024-00673)

    Passage of Resolution authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) and Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant programs for the following projects: A Home of Our Own (Avenues for Youth), The LOMA (One Stop African Market), Cheatham Apartments (Trellis Co.), Zaria (Noor Development Group and Project for Pride in Living), Mni Sota Fund Headquarters (Mni Sota Fund), and Rise Up Center (Tending the Soil MN).

    Action Taken: Approved
  7. 15 African American Heritage Work Group appointments (2024-00657)
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    Action Taken: Approved
  8. 16 Minneapolis Workforce Development Board appointments (2024-00682)
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    Action Taken: Approved
  9. 17 Minneapolis Arts Commission appointments (2024-00692)
    1. Confirming Juan PEREZ LA CRUZ for Council appointment, Seat 3, for 3 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2026 and waiving the residency requirement (Minneapolis Code of Ordinance 14.180).
    2. Confirming Eva Dixon for Mayoral appointment, Seat 6, Ward 3, for 3 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
    3. Confirming Doug Moore for Council appointment, Seat 9, Ward 7, for 3 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2022, and ending Dec 31, 2024.
    4. Confirming Kaytie Kamphoff for Council appointment, Seat 12, Ward 1, for 3 year term, beginning Jan 1, 2024, and ending Dec 31, 2026.
    Action Taken: Approved
  10. 18 Comprehensive Plan amendment: Future land use, 1315 1/2 University Ave SE (2024-00645)

    Passage of Resolution approving an amendment to the City's comprehensive plan to amend the future land use map from Corridor Mixed Use to Community Mixed Use for a portion of the property located at 1315 1/2 University Ave SE, which was previously amended from Transportation to Corridor Mixed Use.

    Action Taken: Approved
  11. 19 Tenant relocation assistance ordinance (2024-00631)

    Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 244 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Maintenance Code, amending provisions related to the payment of tenant relocation assistance.

    Action Taken: Referred to staff
  12. 20 Vacant building registration ordinance (2024-00148)

    Setting a public hearing for July 9, 2024, to consider passage of an ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Housing: Vacant Dwelling or Building, Nuisance Condition, amending provisions relating to vacant building registration.

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Jul 9, 2024

Discussion

  1. 21 Supplemental co-enforcement funding (2024-00636)

    Receiving and filing a presentation in response to a legislative directive related to supplemental co-enforcement funding.

    Action Taken: Received and filed
  2. 22 Vacancy fees (2024-00266)

    Receiving and filing a report related to vacancy fees.

    Action Taken: Received and filed


Committee actions will be referred to the next Council meeting: Jun 27, 2024
Next Business, Housing & Zoning Committee meeting: Jul 9, 2024

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