Minneapolis City Council — Transcript
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Minneapolis Council Advances Renter Protections, Honors Ramadan
Honorary resolution for the holy month of Ramadan
Adoption of meeting agenda for March 5th
Acceptance of minutes from February 19th
Referral of petitions, communications, and reports
Committee of the Whole report (58 items)
Variance appeal for Hayawa Church
Temporary pre-eviction notice extension ordinance
KMOJ project development on Lowry and Penn Avenue
City data security audit
Public safety training facilities
Wellness director appointment for police department
Areas of Interest (5)
- Tensions between city council and federal administration regarding 'Operation Metro Surge'.
- Proposed extension of pre-eviction notice period amid looming housing crisis.
- Concerns over safety and xenophobia impacting religious observances in Somali and Muslim communities.
- Ongoing transition to a 'super committee' structure due to federal immigration enforcement pressure.
- Disputed status of police department wellness director position and committee oversight.
Votes (3)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Accept minutes from Feb 19
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Grant variance appeal for 4155 41st Avenue
Moved by Chowry · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
If we don't give them that time, you will definitely not be receiving the money from them. Instead, you will be spending money to evict them.
We're going to continue to not allow this federal administration to to limit our freedom of of practice.
People (4)
Elliot PaynePresident of Minneapolis City CouncilPresiding over city council meeting and recognizing honorary resolutions.
1 quote
Presiding over city council meeting and recognizing honorary resolutions.
“The broadcast includes real-time captioning as a means to increase the accessibility of our proceedings.”
Instructions for accessibility during council proceedings.
Karen MoDirector of Neighborhood and Community RelationsSpoke on the resilience of city women employees and their contribution to community well-being.
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Spoke on the resilience of city women employees and their contribution to community well-being.
“The women who were exhausted just said, 'I'm exhausted.' And other women just stepped in and got it done.”
Describing the mutual support among female city employees.
Jalani HusseinExecutive Director of CAIR-MNAddressed council regarding Ramadan and challenges facing the Muslim community.
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Addressed council regarding Ramadan and challenges facing the Muslim community.
“We are in prayer for not only both of our city and our community here in this country, but also the world.”
Reflecting on the spirit of Ramadan.
Council Member WanzleyCouncil MemberAdvocating for the pre-eviction notice extension.
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Advocating for the pre-eviction notice extension.
“This ordinance ultimately gives renters more time to pay you... It's always more cost-effective to prevent eviction.”
Addressing landlords regarding the proposed eviction ordinance.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 5th City Council regular meeting
- February 19th regular meeting (minutes approval)
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Temporary pre-eviction notice extension to 30 days
Acceptance of grant for the KMOJ project