April 8, 2025 Heritage Preservation Commission
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 6-17)
Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of Dexter's permanent expansion license
Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of cannabis ordinance
Moved by Chowdhury · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of land sale at 1027 Essex Street
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.
That was very bluntly put.
I think passing this ordinance will help maintain a stable job... while also bringing a bit of our culture to our city.
I've been in business with street food carts for, I lose track after 43 plus years... I'm so excited about this ordinance!
People (13)
Aurin ChowdhuryCouncilmemberChaired the Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee meeting.
Chaired the Business, Housing, and Zoning Committee meeting.
RainvilleCouncilmemberAsked about specific gambling license addresses.
Asked about specific gambling license addresses.
Amy LingoManagerPresented on cannabis and sidewalk vending ordinances.
Presented on cannabis and sidewalk vending ordinances.
ChavezCouncilmemberSupported item 12 regarding affordable housing loans.
Supported item 12 regarding affordable housing loans.
Joe RossOwner/RepresentativePresented for Dexter's expansion project.
Presented for Dexter's expansion project.
CashmanCouncilmemberQuestioned the rationale for city-level cannabis registration.
Questioned the rationale for city-level cannabis registration.
JenkinsCouncilmemberDiscussed fee structures for cannabis licensing.
Discussed fee structures for cannabis licensing.
Emily SternStaffPresented the land sale for 1027 Essex Street.
Presented the land sale for 1027 Essex Street.
Martha EzamaResidentRequested support for street vending cultural food dishes.
Requested support for street vending cultural food dishes.
Erika LunaResidentAdvocated for street vendor licensing to provide financial stability.
Advocated for street vendor licensing to provide financial stability.
Gloria GonzalezResidentRequested help for street vendors to earn an income.
Requested help for street vendors to earn an income.
Milton GutierrezResidentImmigrant entrepreneur seeking to contribute to the city economy.
Immigrant entrepreneur seeking to contribute to the city economy.
Blaine M.Business OwnerProvided feedback on sidewalk vending ordinance details.
Provided feedback on sidewalk vending ordinance details.
Places Mentioned
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)
Resolution accepting funds from Midwest Arts Conservation Center.
Resolution accepting a grant from Northern Tier Shelter for animal control.
Resolution accepting and authorizing a grant from Best Friends Animal Society.
Resolution authorizing an animal sheltering services contract with St. Louis Park.
Ordinance reassigning a new chapter number in the City's Code of Ordinances.
Local registration of state-licensed cannabis and hemp retailers.