December 8, 2025 Planning Commission

Monday, December 8, 2025

Conditional use permit for communication exchange at 1013rd Avenue South

Conditional use permit for community center at 3148 41st Avenue South

Consent agenda items: 5462 Nicollet/5463 Blaze, 2028 James Ave N, 2034 James Ave N

Votes (3)

Adopt the agenda

AdoptedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners

Approve consent agenda (Items 6, 8, 9)

AdoptedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners

Approve conditional use permit for 1013rd Avenue South

Adopted6-0

Moved by Commissioner Shepard · Seconded by Commissioners

Notable Quotes (3)

staff finds that all of the required findings for the CUP are met

Andrew Liska
1013rd Avenue South permitRecommending approval for the data center.

I do not believe that the current study and supportive letter adequately address the impact on utility usage

Creton Gekle
Utility impactOpposing the data center expansion.

There are no bus stops near this property... this property is not well served by public transportation or bike infrastructure.

Tom Duck
3148 41st Avenue South infrastructureDebunking application claims.

People (10)

Chris MeyerChair/President

Minneapolis Planning Commission chair presiding over the meeting.

Aspen PlansCity Planner

Presented the staff report for 3148 41st Avenue South community center.

Ali GashanExecutive Director

Head of the nonprofit proposing the community center at 3148 41st Avenue South.

Sylvia GonzalezResident

Cooper neighborhood resident concerned about parking and property maintenance.

Nancy ChuResident

Cooper neighborhood resident questioning the nonprofit's capacity and track record.

Tom DuckResident

Criticized the application's inaccurate claims regarding transit and bike infrastructure.

Katie MalumbiResident

Requested a phased operational plan and clarity on the community center's mission.

Places Mentioned

1013rd Avenue South3148 41st Avenue South5462 Nicollet Avenue5463 Blaze Avenue4029 28th Avenue South2028 James Avenue North2034 James Avenue NorthCooper Neighborhood

Events & Meetings (1)

  • December 8th, 2025 - Minneapolis Planning Commission Meeting
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December 8, 2025 Planning Commission - Minneapolis Recorder