[Meeting recording](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLGl5qGiTG8) # Marked Agenda A post-meeting synopsis of actions taken or decisions made on all matters. ## Business, Housing & Zoning Committee Agenda Standing Committee of the City Council and Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee Minneapolis, Minnesota Regular Meeting September 8, 2026 - 1:30 pm Room 380, City Hall 350 S. 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415 Members Present: Council Members Jamal Osman (Chair), Michael Rainville, Pearll Warren, Elizabeth Shaffer, Jason Chavez, and Aisha Chughtai (Quorum: 4) Members Absent: Council Member Aurin Chowdhury (Vice-Chair) Clerk: Amber Sinatra, (612) 673-2216 Meeting Video ### Public Hearing - 2 Tropico, 10 5TH ST S, Suite #1, Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Tropico Colombian Street Food LLC, for an On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, Limited Entertainment license [(2026-00982)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00982) Tropico, 10 5TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Tropico Colombian Street Food LLC, BLLiquor, LIC431435, subject to final inspections and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances. Action Taken: Approved - 3 2027 License Fee Schedule [(2026-00898)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00898) Approving the 2027 License Fee Schedule with no adjustments from the current 2026 License Fee schedule. Action Taken: Continued to meeting of Sep 22, 2026 - 4 Event center license ordinance [(2026-00864)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00864) Passage of Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 266 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Rental Halls, amending, repealing and adding provisions related to rental halls and places of entertainment to create an event center license allowing for the hosting of both public and private events. Action Taken: Approved ### Consent - 5 Liquor license approvals for September 8, 2026 [(2026-00978)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00978) - Falls Liquor, 4604 MINNEHAHA AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 12) submitted by New Falls Liquor Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC432971 - Reign, 2901 HENNEPIN AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by UPTOWN HOSPITALITY INC, BLAmend, LIC433954 Action Taken: Approved - 6 Liquor license renewals for September 8, 2026 [(2026-00979)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00979) - El Taco Riendo, 2412 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by El Taco Riendo LLC, BLWine, LIC65240 - Central Ave Liquor, 2538 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by McCleary Wine & Spirits LLC, BLLiqOff, LIC54096 - Dreamstate Cafe, 2558 LYNDALE AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Bombus Concepts LLC, BLLiquor, LIC422451 - Otter's Saloon, 617 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by Lynn M Vashro Inc, BLLiquor, LIC79180 - Patisserie 46, 4552 GRAND AVE S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 8) submitted by Big River Baking Company LLC, BLLiquor, LIC382296 - Zelo, 831 NICOLLET MALL Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by Z Restaurant LLC, BLLiquor, LIC407110 - Zipp's Liquors, 2618 FRANKLIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Zipp's Liquor Store Inc, BLLiqOff, LIC54005 Action Taken: Approved - 7 Gambling license approvals for September 8, 2026 [(2026-00980)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00980) - Chops Inc, 328 WEST BROADWAY Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 5) submitted by Chops Inc, BLGeneral, LIC433803 - St. Maron Church, 602 UNIVERSITY AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 3) submitted by ST MARON CHURCH, BLGeneral, LIC433905 Action Taken: Approved - 8 Gambling license renewals for September 8, 2026 [(2026-00981)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00981) - City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 3601 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC426605 - City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 16 6TH ST S Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC426648 - City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, 508 1ST AVE N Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 7) submitted by City of Lakes Youth Hockey Association, BLGeneral, LIC426679 Action Taken: Approved - 9 Contract amendment with Jorgenson Construction, Inc. for Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Pizzeria [(2026-00903)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00903) Authorizing an increase to contract COM0010259 with Jorgenson Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,189.64, for a total amount not to exceed $778,695.77, for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Pizzeria construction project.  Action Taken: Approved - 10 Contract amendment for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Kitchen Concessions 134 Remodel [(2026-00106)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00106) Authorizing an increase to Contract No. COM0010362 with Versacon, Inc., in the amount of $57,900, for a total amount not to exceed $701,825, for the Minneapolis Convention Center Mill City Kitchen Concessions 134 Remodel. Action Taken: Approved - 11 Minneapolis Homes: Access Downpayment Assistance program changes [(2026-00990)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00990) Authorizing program changes to the Minneapolis Homes: Access Downpayment Assistance program. Action Taken: Approved - 12 Minnehaha Senior Living bond issuance host approval: 3733 23rd Ave S [(2026-00991)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00991) Passage of Resolution authorizing host approval for the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by the Minnesota Health and Higher Education Facilities Authority (MHEFA) to finance property purchases including Minnehaha Senior Living located at 3733 23rd Ave S.  Action Taken: Approved - 13 Agreements with Sherman Associates for public art [(2026-00992)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00992) Authorizing an agreement with Sherman Associates for the installation and maintenance of public art on the Riverfront Municipal Parking Ramp. Action Taken: Approved - 14 Spring and Fall 2026 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account grants [(2026-00999)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00999) - Accepting the Spring 2026 Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Account (LCA) grants, in the amount of $1,000,000, for the 250 Fremont project at 250 Fremont Ave N, and in the amount $410,000, for the Dreamland on 38th project at 3800 3rd Ave S. - Authorizing agreements to implement the LCA grants with the Metropolitan Council, Dreamland Holdings, and Minneapolis I Limited Partnership, or related entities. - Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Community Planning & Economic Development Department. - Passage of Resolution authorizing the submittal of Fall 2026 grant applications to the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities grant program for the following projects on city-owned land: New Nicollet Phase 1, and Penn Lowry. Action Taken: Approved - 15 Penn Ave Financing: 3631 Penn Ave N [(2026-01011)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-01011) - Approving partial principal debt forgiveness in the amount of $151,045 of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) loan to North Penn Supportive Housing, LLC, and all accrued interest on the loan through September 15, 2026, for the 3631 Penn Ave N project. - Approving a reduction of the interest rate on the remaining principal of the existing City loan on the 3631 Penn Ave N project to 0% effective September 15, 2026. - Authorizing the drafting and execution of the necessary documents to facilitate the transactions described in this report. Action Taken: Approved - 16 Master contracts with various vendors for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool [(2026-01016)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-01016) View Items × #### File Items (2026-01016) | # | Item Description | | --- | --- | | 1 | Authorizing a Master Contract with The 106 Group LTD., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 2 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Aecom Technical Services, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 3 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 4 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Geographic Technologies Group Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 5 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Guidehouse, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 6 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Hess, Roise and Company, LTD., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 7 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Lawal Scott Erickson Architects, Inc. dba LSE Architects, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 8 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Mend Collaborative, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 9 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Mead and Hunt, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 10 | Authorizing a Master Contract with New History Inc. in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 11 | Authorizing a Master Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 12 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 13 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Three3, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 14 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 15 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Toole Design Group LLC., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 16 | Authorizing a Master Contract with The Urban Institute, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 17 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Z Companies, Inc dba Zan Associates, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 18 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Research in Action LLC, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 19 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Urban3 in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | | 20 | Authorizing a Master Contract with Houseal Lavigne Associates LLC., in the amount not to exceed $500,000, with individual project work orders not to exceed $300,000, for a term of three (3) years, starting October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, for the 2026-2029 Planning Consulting Pool. | × Action Taken: Approved - 17 Autonomous vehicle regulations ordinance [(2026-00738)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00738) Setting a public hearing for September 22, 2026, to consider an ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 342 regulating operation of autonomous vehicles for commercial purposes. Action Taken: Public hearing set for Sep 22, 2026 ### Discussion 17. 18 Fence regulations ordinance [(2026-00196)](https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2026-00196) Passage of Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 550 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Zoning Code: Development Standards, amending fence regulations. Action Taken: Approved Committee actions will be referred to the next Council meeting: Sep 17, 2026 Next Business, Housing & Zoning Committee meeting: Sep 22, 2026 Watch the meeting with closed captions on Comcast channel 14 or 799, or the . [Learn how to participate in a meeting](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/meetings/participate-in-a-meeting/). [Submit written comments about agenda items](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/meetings/public-comment/). ### Legal notice This is a public meeting. It may be recorded and photographed. Recordings of public meetings are posted online for public access. 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