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March 5, 2026 Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis City CouncilFriday, March 6, 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

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Adopt the agenda

Passed13-0

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Accept minutes from Feb 19

Passed13-0

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Grant variance appeal for 4155 41st Avenue

Passed13-0

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.

— Council Member Wanzley
Eviction policyDebating the pre-eviction notice ordinance.

We're going to continue to not allow this federal administration to to limit our freedom of of practice.

— Jalani Hussein
Religious freedomRegarding religious resilience during Ramadan.

People (4)

Elliot PaynePresident of Minneapolis City Council

Presiding over city council meeting and recognizing honorary resolutions.

1 quote

“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 Relations

Spoke on the resilience of city women employees and their contribution to community well-being.

1 quote

“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-MN

Addressed council regarding Ramadan and challenges facing the Muslim community.

1 quote

“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 Member

Advocating for the pre-eviction notice extension.

1 quote

“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

Minneapolis City Council ChambersLowry and Penn Avenue (KMOJ site)4155 41st Avenue (Hayawa Church)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • March 5th City Council regular meeting
  • February 19th regular meeting (minutes approval)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Item 4

Temporary pre-eviction notice extension to 30 days

Item 20

Acceptance of grant for the KMOJ project

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