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September Office Hours
When: Tuesday September 10th 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: Bauhaus Brew Labs 1315 Tyler St Ne
Details: Facebook event
Transit: Route 10
September Community 1-1s
When: Tuesday September 24th 3:00-6:00 PM
Sign up link will be included closer to the date
If you live in the Columbia Park neighborhood, I hope you will attend the relaunch of the neighborhood association on Saturday August 24th. Columbia Park is the only neighborhood in the entire City not to have an active neighborhood association so come and help make sure our Columbia Park neighbors have active representation!
You can comment on preliminary design plans for the METRO Blue Line Extension. The project will extend the Blue Line from Target Field Station through North Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park.
The project can improve the speed and reliability of transit, enhance street safety for all modes of travel, advance climate goals, and make it easier to reach resources, schools and workplaces.
Cities along the proposed route are holding public meetings to discuss the plans. Minneapolis will hold its public hearing in September:
Minneapolis public hearing 1:30 p.m. during the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 Public Service Center, 250 Fourth St. S., Council Chamber, Room 350
Find out how to participate in a public hearing.
You can also send your comments by email.
The project is co-led by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County.
Find more information on the Blue Line Extension project on the City of Minneapolis website or Metropolitan Council website.
Join us in the joy of biking with rides on the Northeast Bicycle Loop (see map below). This loop uses protected bikeways, neighborhood greenways, and low-traffic streets to connect destinations in the area.
Wednesday community rides
Enjoy free water and snacks and rides at a slow, family-friendly pace. Rides meet up at 6:00pm at Audubon Park (1320 29th Ave NE). Each ride starts with community knowledge sharing on a biking topic and free basic bike fix its from Recovery Bike Shop.
- August 28: Bicycle gear and commuting
- September 4: Cargo bicycles
- September 11: Biking with kids
Northeast bike commute ride Sept. 16
Join us for a Northeast bike commute ride with Council President Elliot Payne on Monday, September 16 at 8:00am at Recovery Bike Shop (2504 Central Ave NE). We'll have bike commute tips and a group ride to downtown Minneapolis. Click here for more details on upcoming events.
More than 100 children are diagnosed with elevated lead levels in their blood every year. Lead poisoning is 100% preventable and can be detected with a blood test.
Children can get free testing with the City’s mobile testing lab. Upcoming events:
Corcoran Park 3334 20th Ave. S. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30
Urban Family League Family Day 2100 Plymouth Ave. N. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31
Mexican Independence Day Lake St. & Clinton Ave. N. Noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15
Camden Fall Festival 4150 Dupont Ave. N. 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Visit one of our child lead testing events or talk with your health care provider.
Learn about lead testing, grants to remove lead hazards in your home, hear personal stories about using City grant funds, and more on the City website.
Two online information sessions will cover proposed zoning regulations for cannabis businesses in Minneapolis. City staff will present recommendations followed by time for questions and answers.
The State of Minnesota legalized adult-use recreational cannabis in 2023. Since then, Minneapolis has been getting ready. Our goal is to create rules that support the new legal cannabis industry and keep our community safe and healthy.
4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 Join online on Teams.
The City’s zoning code needs updating with new rules to regulate when, where and how cannabis businesses can operate. Staff introduced draft regulations June 13. Read the staff report and draft amendments.
Sign up for updates on the cannabis industry in Minneapolis.
The first day of school for Minneapolis Public Schools students is Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Help ensure that your student is prepared by reviewing their supply list, updating their calendar with important dates and helping them to transition back into a regular routine.
Find more information about MPS's 2024-2025 academic calendar here.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the start of back-to-school season. Nearly 40% of children enrolled in Minneapolis Public Schools are behind on their childhood vaccines.
Measles is in the community, with the most cases in our state since 2017.
Talk with your healthcare provider to stay current with your child’s immunizations. This can help your family avoid missing school, activities, work, family events and vacation.
Resources
Find out more about measles from the City website.
If your child has a mental, behavioral or emotional issue that leaves you overwhelmed, Hennepin County offers help. Support is free and quick.
There are no specific criteria required for Family Response support, but concerns may include children or youths who are:
- Having a hard time with a family member or change in the home.
- Showing aggression or anger.
- Feeling down or less engaged.
- Feeling worry and concern.
- Having issues at school.
Learn more about how to get support from the Family Response and Stabilization Service on the Hennepin County website.
The City Trees program is offering $30 trees now through Sept. 30. Minneapolis residents and property owners can purchase up to three trees per address. Choose from shade trees, fruit trees, flowering trees and evergreen trees.
Benefits of trees
Trees provide shade, lower utility bills, increase property value, clean the air, collect stormwater, provide habitat for wildlife, and improve mental health and well-being.
Purchase a tree today while supplies last.
City Trees program
Since the program began in 2006, the City Trees program has provided more than 20,000 low-cost trees for planting on private property, with 7,500 trees distributed in the last five years.
Learn more about our City Trees program.
Low-cost trees for businesses
Businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and owners of properties with five or more units can also purchase $30 trees. Submit an application before Sept. 15.
Elliott Payne was re-elected in 2023 to represent Ward 1
Elliott serves on the President of the Minneapolis City Council, Chair of the Audit Committee, member of the Public Health & Safety Committee, Budget Committee, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and Committee of the Whole.
Contact the Ward 1 Council Office
Elliott Payne, Council Member - Email
Liam Davis Temple, Policy Aide - Email
Ikram Mohamud, Policy Associate - Email
Office Phone - (612) 673-2201
Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward1
We've moved while work is being done in City Hall. Our office is in:
Room 100, Public Service Center
250 South 4th St.
Get directions
For reasonable accommodations or alternative format please contact 311. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-263-6850. Para asistencia, llame al 311. Rau kev pab 311. Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 311.
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