Marked Agenda

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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
May 20, 2025 - 1:30 pm
Room 350, Public Service Center
250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Members Present: 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

  1. 2 2025-29 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan (2025-00474)

    1. Receiving public comments on the City of Minneapolis 2025-29 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan.

      Action Taken: Received and filed

    2. Authorizing submittal of the 2025-29 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on or after June 9, 2025, inclusive of public comments received during public comment period and May 20, 2025, public hearing.

    3. Passage of Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to make application for, provide certifications, execute and/or carry out the intent of the 2025-29 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan program allocations (CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA entitlement grants), as amended, including the 2025 Adopted Budget Schedule 4 - Housing and Urban Development Formula Grant consistent with Resolution 2025R-112.

    4. Passage of Resolution authorizing proper City officials to enter into any necessary grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive 2025 HUD Consolidated Plan Action Plan funding consistent with Resolution 2025R-112.

    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 3 Barbette, 1600 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Mr Susie LLC, for a Permanent Expansion of Premises (2025-00524)
    Barbette, 1600 LAKE ST W Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Mr Susie LLC, BLAmend, LIC423399, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 4 Fro Yo Soul, 110 KENWOOD PKWY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by FRO-YO SOUL LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment license (2025-00557)
    Fro Yo Soul, 110 KENWOOD PKWY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by FRO-YO SOUL LLC, BLLiquor, LIC423636, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 5 Tourism Improvement District ordinance (2025-00418)

    Passage of Ordinance amending Title 16 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development, adding a new Chapter 425A entitled “Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District” establishing the Minneapolis Tourism Improvement District and providing for its administration and operation as authorized by Minn. Statutes, Chapter 428B, Tourism Improvement Districts.

    Action Taken: Approved

Quasi-Judicial Hearing

5. 6 On Sale liquor, General Entertainment with Sunday Sales license revocation: Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Pimento Inc, BLLiquor, LIC355734 (2025-00523)
Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Pimento Inc, BLLiquor, LIC355734, due to outstanding taxes owed to the State of Minnesota.
Action Taken: Sent forward without recommendation

Consent

  1. 7 Liquor license approvals for May 20, 2025 (2025-00526)
    1. Saturday Dumpling Co, 519 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by LP Ventures LLC, BLWine, LIC421256
    2. Tipsy Steer, 5000 HIAWATHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by Tipsy Steer Hiawatha, LLC, BLAmend, LIC423517
    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 8 Liquor license renewals for May 20, 2025 (2025-00520)
    1. Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 3000 EAST BDE MAKA SKA PKWY Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Pimento on the Lake LLC, BLWine, LIC408545
    2. Lowry Handy Stop, 700 LOWRY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by A & R Fuel Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74765
    3. Underground Leaf and Vine, 702 1/2 1ST ST N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Underground Wine Club LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC406656
    4. Hark's Nicollet, 2401 NICOLLET AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Rod Petroleum Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC74782
    5. Stop-N-Shop #4, 1700 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by Cedar Petroleum Inc, BLBeerOff, LIC75236
    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 9 Gambling license approvals for May 20, 2025 (2025-00521)
    1. Eagles Aerie #34, 920 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Eagles Aerie #34, BLGeneral, LIC423164
    2. NE Minneapolis Lion Community/Foundation, 1928 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by NE Minneapolis Lion Community/Foundation, BLGeneral, LIC423467
    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 10 Gambling license renewals for May 20, 2025 (2025-00522)
    1. ALIVENESS PROJECT MINNEAPOLIS, 19 15TH ST W Minneapolis, MN, submitted by ALIVENESS PROJECT MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC69205
    2. Firefighters for Healing, 1712 MARSHALL ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Firefighters for Healing, BLGeneral, LIC407876
    3. ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS, 356 MONROE ST NE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC67648
    4. MN Youth Athletics Services, 618 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MN Youth Athletics Services, BLGeneral, LIC400825
    5. MPLS AERIE 34 FOE, 2507 25TH ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by MPLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, BLGeneral, LIC67483
    6. VFW POST 246, 2916 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, submitted by VFW POST 246 AUX MINNEAPOLIS, BLGeneral, LIC68343
    Action Taken: Approved
  5. 11 Administrative Fine Schedule update (2025-00562)

    Passage of Resolution adopting an administrative fine schedule updated to reflect the reorganization of Title 4, Animal Care and Control, and Title 20, Zoning Code.

    Action Taken: Approved
  6. 12 2025 License Fee Schedule (2024-00920)

    Amending the 2025 License Fee Schedule related to Pollution Control Annual Registration fees for carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).

    Action Taken: Approved
  7. 13 Minneapolis Workforce Development Board appointments (2025-00527)
    Approving Daniel Hernandez for appointment to Seat 11 beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, and waiving the residency requirement pursuant to the Code of Ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  8. 14 Reduced Inclusionary Zoning requirements for the Silva on the River housing project (2025-00558)

    Approving a reduction in the Inclusionary Zoning requirements to zero on-site units for the Silva on the River market-rate housing project, located at 1516 Marshall St NE, per the Revenue Loss Offset Assistance Policy provided the commercial building permit for the project is issued within six months of Council approval of this request.

    Action Taken: Approved
  9. 15 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Program updates (2025-00560)

    Authorizing the described changes to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program that will be reflected in the 2025 Notice of Funding Availability.

    Action Taken: Approved
  10. 16 Updates for the Year 2026-2027 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and Procedural Manual (2025-00566)

    Authorizing the described changes to the 2026-2027 Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and Procedural Manual.

    Action Taken: Approved
  11. 17 Additional write down of purchase price for 19 E 26th St (2025-00572)

    Authorizing an additional write down of $138,000 to Partners in Property Commercial Land Trust (PIPCLT) or an affiliated entity for City-owned property located at 19 E 26th St.

    Action Taken: Approved
  12. 18 HOME, NSP, and CDBG program income appropriation (2025-00573)

    Passage of Resolution approving the following appropriation of funds to the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development:

    1. Certain program income generated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME program;
    2. Certain program income generated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP); and
    3. Certain program income generated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
    Action Taken: Approved
  13. 19 Land sale: Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement for the sale of 1860 28th St E and 2717 Longfellow Ave to East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) (2025-00584)

    Approving a second amendment to the purchase agreement with East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) and related agreements for the disposition of real estate located at 1860 28th St E and 2717 Longfellow Ave as excess property.

    Action Taken: Approved
  14. 20 180 Degrees bond issuance host approval: 712, 720, and 722 Franklin Ave E; and 1916, 1920, and 1924 Columbus Ave S (2025-00568)

    Setting a public hearing for June 10, 2025, to consider authorizing host approval for the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the City of Eyota, Minnesota, to refinance taxable debt for Minneapolis projects located at 712, 720, and 722 Franklin Ave E; and 1916, 1920, and 1924 Columbus Ave S.   

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Jun 10, 2025
  15. 21 Minneapolis Homes: Financing - Round 5 Property Sales (2025-00539)

    Setting a public hearing for June 10, 2025, to consider the sale of multiple properties for Minneapolis Homes: Financing projects.

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Jun 10, 2025
  16. 22 City Planning Commission Appointment (2025-00510)

    Setting a public hearing for June 10, 2025, to consider the following appointment to the City Planning Commission: David Sheppard, Seat 4, Ward 12.

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Jun 10, 2025
  17. 23 Sauna licensing ordinance (2025-00497)

    Setting a public hearing for June 10, 2025 to consider an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 333 entitled “Sauna Establishments” to regulate sauna establishments.

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Jun 10, 2025
  18. 24 Tobacco products location restrictions ordinance (2024-01294)
    Setting a public hearing for June 24, 2025 to consider an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 281 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Commercial Tobacco and Related Products, amending provisions related to prohibited sales and location restrictions of licensed tobacco dealers.
    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Jun 24, 2025
  19. 25 Restrictive covenants removal ordinance (2025-00498)

    Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 16 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Planning and Development, adding a new Chapter 426B entitled "Restrictive Covenants."

    Action Taken: Referred to staff

Receive & File

25. 26 Proactive Rental Inspections Services Analysis (2024-01163)

Receiving and filing an analysis regarding the feasibility and budgetary impacts of implementing more proactive rental inspections, specifically the provision of annual inspections.

Action Taken: Received and filed

Addendum

26. 27 2025 License Fee Schedule (2024-00920)

Approving an amendment to the 2025 License Fee Schedule to revise the fees related to sidewalk food cart vendors.

Action Taken: Approved


Committee actions will be referred to the next Council meeting: Jun 5, 2025
Next Business, Housing & Zoning Committee meeting: Jun 10, 2025

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