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City Council

Minneapolis City CouncilThursday, August 27, 2026
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Honorary resolution for The Dozens and North Minneapolis food-focused future

Honorary resolution for Welcoming Week 2026

Business, Housing, and Zoning committee report adoption

Climate and Infrastructure committee report adoption

Central Avenue MnDOT municipal consent (tabled)

Nicollet Avenue public restroom funding reallocation

North Side Greenway Phase 2 project designation

Vision Zero Action Plan 2026-2030 policy goals

Minneapolis Connects funding

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Adopt the agenda

Carried12-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Accept minutes from August 13th

Carried12-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt Biz, Housing, and Zoning committee report

Carried13-0

Moved by Vice President Osman · Seconded by Not specified

Adopt Climate and Infrastructure report (minus item 1)

Carried13-0

Moved by Council Member Stevenson · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

I just want to thank the city for supporting the north side. We have this incredible infrastructure that is on with the neon's opening of the collective kitchen.

— Leslie Jackson
The Dozens/North MinneapolisThanking the city for infrastructure and community support.

A fundamental idea on welcoming week is from moving from strangers to friends. It takes a lot of courage to learn about each other.

— Michelle Rivero
Welcoming Week 2026Describing the purpose of Welcoming Week.

People (5)

Elliot PaynePresident

Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating presentations.

WarrenCouncil Member

Presented the resolution regarding The Dozens in North Minneapolis.

Leslie JacksonCo-chair

Spoke about community collaboration and support for North Minneapolis.

Michelle RiveroDirector

Presented the Welcoming Week 2026 resolution.

Edmundo LihoAssistant City Attorney

Expressed gratitude for regional collaboration between Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Places Mentioned

MinneapolisSt. PaulNorth MinneapolisWest Broadway AvenueNicollet AvenueCentral AvenueCapri Theater

Events & Meetings (5)

  • Tuesday: Committee of the Whole
  • August 29th, 2026: The Dozens event
  • September 10th - September 19th, 2026: Welcoming Week
  • September 17th: Citizenship Day
  • August 27th: Regular City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

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Resolution honoring The Dozens and North Minneapolis food-focused future.

Unspecified

Resolution recognizing Welcoming Week 2026.

Item 5, CNI Report

Returning Nicollet Avenue public restroom funding from the general fund to the value capture fund.

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