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The City of Minneapolis is reconnecting Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and the Midtown Greenway as part of the New Nicollet Redevelopment Project. Due to the recent fire at the former Kmart building, demolition has been expedited.
On Sunday, October 30, former and current City officials celebrated the start to the demolition process — a celebration decades in the making. It's time for the Kmart to come down... and Nicollet to reopen!
Last Thursday, the City Council approved moving forward with plans to build out a Third Precinct and Safety Center at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue, the site Mayor Jacob Frey and City leaders identified as an additional option on Friday, October 27. The site at 2633 Minnehaha Avenue is the cheapest to purchase and quickest to occupy compared to any other site that has been on the table.
The building at 2633 Minnehaha is estimated to cost $10 million to purchase, plus an additional $4 million to build out – totaling $14 million. This site is estimated to only take 9 months for a build-out, allowing the City to move in within a year of site control. This is the quickest timeline of any location option presented to date.
“Today has been a long time in the making,” said Mayor Frey. “It’s time to move forward with our vision for comprehensive safety services – a vision we all agree on. Now that we have a site approved, we will begin work immediately on the safety center. I’m grateful to the hardworking staff who have stayed disciplined and pushed this concept forward, specifically interim City Operations Officer Heather Johnston, interim deputy City Operations Officer Lee Sheehy, Director of Property Services Barbara O’Brien, and Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette.”
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On Monday, October 30, Mayor Frey joined Richard Monocchio, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing, and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Executive Director Abdi Warsame for a roundtable discussion on affordable and public housing production and impact in Minneapolis. |
The City of Minneapolis is excited to be sharing a new video series highlighting several different community development partners and their respective journeys back to recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic and unrest following the murder of George Floyd.
Stories of Recovery shows the City’s investment in Black and Brown-owned businesses, affordable housing, community organizations, and economic inclusion over the past three years – as we work toward a more inclusive and resilient Minneapolis.
Last week, the City Council approved the funding source for the Climate Legacy Initiative (CLI) – a plan to finance the City’s aggressive climate goals over the next ten years. Mayor Jacob Frey announced the creation of his CLI over the summer, with hopes of making Minneapolis one of the most sustainable cities in the nation.
The CLI will fund the City’s Climate Equity Plan with $10.2 million annually – providing a roadmap for the City to address climate change over the next decade. The funding will help reduce utility bills, promote green job training, and plant more trees. The Plan also sets a goal for Minneapolis to significantly reduce climate pollution by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050.
Photo below: group of City and climate leaders at the announcement in July 2023.
This past week, U.S. Bank announced it would be renewing its lease at its headquarters in downtown Minneapolis. The Bank, which is one of the City’s largest employers, says its decision makes clear they are committed to downtown Minneapolis. Mayor Frey applauded the company’s decision:
“Right now, we have people betting on our city, and specifically on our downtown — U.S. Bank included,” said Mayor Frey. “I’m grateful to CEO Andy Cecere for his decision to renew their headquarters’ lease. U.S. Bank has consistently showed up for Minneapolis, and now they are showing a deep commitment to investing in downtown for the long haul.”
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It may have been a chilly day, but there were nothing but smiles celebrating the reopening of the Third Avenue Bridge! With enhanced lighting, wider bike paths, and other street improvements — pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike are sure to be pleased.
A big thank you to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for their work on the bridge.
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Had an incredible night this past weekend supporting our local firefighters and burn survivor patients at the Firefighters for Healing’s Red Tie Gala. We’re lucky to have an organization like this making a difference in the lives of our Minneapolis first responders.
On Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, in cooperation with the Minneapolis Police Department, technicians from Hyundai will be on site in the parking lot of the old K-Mart building at 10 W Lake St. to provide free security upgrades for Hyundai vehicles that have been affected by an issue that leaves them vulnerable to theft.
The event will run from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. The following models are eligible for the free upgrade:
- Accent - 2018-2022
- Elantra - 2011-2022
- Elantra GT – 2013-2020
- Genesis Coupe – 2013 - 2014
- Kona – 2018 - 2022
- Palisade – 2020 - 2021
- Santa Fe – 2013 - 2022
- Santa Fe Sport – 2013 - 2018
- Santa Fe XL - 2019
- Sonata – 2011 - 2019
- Tucson – 2011 - 2022
- Veloster – 2012 – 2017, 2019 - 2021
- Venue – 2020 – 2021
Hyundai vehicles that are ineligible for a security upgrade will receive a free anti-theft steering-wheel lock.
Weekly Tip: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7, is Election Day! Check the Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services website for information on same-day voter registration and how to find your polling place.
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