July 10, 2025 Minneapolis City Council

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Minneapolis City Council meeting proceedings

Gifts acceptance for various departments

Neighborhood Safety Department provider pool contracts

Public art and senior service contracts

Water treatment and utility billing software agreements

Workers' compensation legal settlements

Liquor, tobacco, and business license approvals

Tobacco product location restrictions and youth vaping prevention

Upper Harbor development agreement terms

Sauna business operating regulations

Upper Harbor Performing Arts Center

Nicollet Avenue bridge over Minnehaha Creek funding

Fulton residential street resurfacing

Storm sewer pipeline installations

Community Commission on Police Oversight appointments

Sick and safe time ordinance amendments

Immigration status discrimination protections

Votes (5)

Adopt Agenda

Carried7-0

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Administration and Enterprise Oversight Report (except 11, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28)

Carried9-0

Moved by Wonsley · Seconded by N/A

Items 23, 24, 25, 27, 28 (Workers Compensation Settlements)

Carried6-3

Moved by Wonsley · Seconded by N/A

Business, Housing, and Zoning Report (minus item 3)

Carried9-0

Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by N/A

Tobacco Location Ordinance with Amendments

Carried9-0

Moved by Cashman · Seconded by N/A

Notable Quotes (3)

The air quality index around those saunas was measured... to be 150... It's considered unhealthy for everyone.

Palmisano
Sauna ordinancesDescribing the impetus for sauna regulation.

When Juul became available... it went from very few young people smoking... to college campuses... running out of Juul pods within hours.

Vetaw
Tobacco location ordinancesDiscussing the rise of youth nicotine addiction.

We need to address vapes... the tobacco distance regulations were exempted... my ward has been inundated with tobacco stores.

Cashman
Tobacco location ordinancesJustifying the tobacco location ordinance.

People (8)

Elliot PaynePresident of the Minneapolis City Council

Presiding over the council meeting

WonsleyCouncilmember

Reporting on 29 items, including police and tech contracts

ChowdhuryCouncilmember

Leading discussion on business licenses and saunas

CashmanCouncilmember

Advocating for tobacco restrictions and infrastructure projects

VetawCouncilmember

Public health advocate regarding youth nicotine addiction

ChavezCouncilmember

Managing sound permits and committee report filings

PalmisanoCouncilmember

Advocating for sauna regulations and sick/safe time updates

OsmanCouncilmember

Participating in CCPO appointments

Places Mentioned

1200 Lake Street E2828 Hennepin AvenueShingle CreekFulton NeighborhoodCedar Lake RoadNicollet Avenue

Events & Meetings (2)

  • July 10, 2024 - Regular City Council Meeting
  • July 12 and August 1 - Eat Street Crossing Events

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

281.120C

Technical language updates to tobacco location ordinances.

281.40

Clarification on minimum pricing for vape cartridges, tanks, and refill containers.

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July 10, 2025 Minneapolis City Council - Minneapolis Recorder