April 8, 2025 Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Liquor license approvals

Gambling license approvals

Public Art Collection fund acceptance

Rezoning and street vacation for Hennepin County

Multifamily loan assumption

Animal care and control grants

Animal sheltering services contract

City code ordinance numbering

Tax increment financing for Snelling Yards

Permanent expansion of premises for Dexter's

Local registration of cannabis and hemp retailers

Land sale at 1027 Essex Street to SV Plaza LLC

Sidewalk cart and street vending program

Votes (4)

Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 6-17)

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of Dexter's permanent expansion license

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of cannabis ordinance

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of land sale at 1027 Essex Street

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (4)

The reason why we would choose to do the registration... This gives us control and knowledge of what businesses are located where.
— Amy Lingo

Cannabis registrationResponding to why Minneapolis chose local registration over county delegation.

That was very bluntly put.
— Aurin Chowdhury

CannabisAfter a pun-filled cannabis ordinance presentation.

I think passing this ordinance will help maintain a stable job... while also bringing a bit of our culture to our city.
— Erika Luna

Street vendingAdvocating for the street food cart ordinance.

I've been in business with street food carts for, I lose track after 43 plus years... I'm so excited about this ordinance!
— Blaine M.

Street vendingSpeaking in support of the new vending guidelines.

People (13)

Aurin ChowdhuryCouncilmember

Chaired the Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee meeting.

RainvilleCouncilmember

Asked about specific gambling license addresses.

Amy LingoManager

Presented on cannabis and sidewalk vending ordinances.

ChavezCouncilmember

Supported item 12 regarding affordable housing loans.

Joe RossOwner/Representative

Presented for Dexter's expansion project.

CashmanCouncilmember

Questioned the rationale for city-level cannabis registration.

JenkinsCouncilmember

Discussed fee structures for cannabis licensing.

Emily SternStaff

Presented the land sale for 1027 Essex Street.

Martha EzamaResident

Requested support for street vending cultural food dishes.

Erika LunaResident

Advocated for street vendor licensing to provide financial stability.

Gloria GonzalezResident

Requested help for street vendors to earn an income.

Milton GutierrezResident

Immigrant entrepreneur seeking to contribute to the city economy.

Blaine M.Business Owner

Provided feedback on sidewalk vending ordinance details.

Places Mentioned

3605 44th Street East106 3rd Avenue North3717 50th Street West1027 Essex StreetHuntington Bank StadiumMinneapolisSt. Louis Park

Events & Meetings (2)

April 8, 2025: Regular Meeting of the Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee
April 22, 2025: Scheduled public hearing for Snelling Yards TIF plan

Ordinances & Resolutions (6)

Item 10

Resolution accepting funds from Midwest Arts Conservation Center.

Item 13

Resolution accepting a grant from Northern Tier Shelter for animal control.

Item 14

Resolution accepting and authorizing a grant from Best Friends Animal Society.

Item 15

Resolution authorizing an animal sheltering services contract with St. Louis Park.

Item 16

Ordinance reassigning a new chapter number in the City's Code of Ordinances.

Title 13, Chapter 355

Local registration of state-licensed cannabis and hemp retailers.

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