CPED staff presented proposed zoning code updates for cannabis businesses to the Business, Housing, and Zoning committee on Oct. 22, 2024. The code update will regulate when, where, and how cannabis businesses can operate. These proposed rules aim to foster a thriving cannabis industry while ensuring the safety and health of residents. View the staff report provided to the committee.
At the meeting, committee members, after consideration, recommended the draft move forward for full City Council review, with three proposed changes:
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Reduce the required distance between a school and a cannabis dispensary from 500 feet to 300 feet.
- Reduce the required distance between cannabis dispensaries from 500 feet to 300 feet, except for downtown where no minimum distance would be required.
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Decrease required minimum size of a commercial or industrial area where a dispensary could be located from five acres to three acres.
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The City plans to begin reconstruction Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and Cecil Newman Lane in 2025. After road construction, the City will work in partnership to develop the remaining site into a high-density, mixed-use, walkable area.
The project team wants to hear from you -- the people who live, work, and play here. We want to hear about your priorities and desires for the site, so we can reflect that in the design and outcomes of the future redevelopment.
The City recently launched Phase III of engagement to ask for input on the priorities for property uses and buildings on the New Nicollet site. Phase III engagement is now focused on gathering community input through a survey.
Public Works Community Engagement Consulting Pool
The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department is pleased to share an exciting new partnership and work opportunity: The Public Works Community Engagement Consulting Pool.
This initiative establishes a two-year engagement services master contract that will allow City departments to direct-select businesses and organizations for public engagement needs. Public Works encourages businesses, neighborhood organizations, community-based organizations, artists, and non-profits to apply.
We hope that you will review the RFP and consider submitting a proposal. Proposals are due Nov. 26, 2024 at 2 p.m. Please share with other businesses and organizations you believe may be a good fit for this initiative.
We held the City's first Latino Business Week Oct. 6-13, 2024. Latino business owners, entrepreneurs, and community members attended events around the city, including:
- Workshops
- Resource fairs
- Pop-up shops
Latino Business Week is a chance to celebrate, strengthen, and support Latino-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Hosting a week of events is one part of our effort to:
- Close racial wealth gaps
- Build a more inclusive economy
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Great Streets Business District Support program seeks proposals
The City seeks proposals from community-based non-profit organizations for the Great Streets Business District Support program.
Recipients of funding from the Business District Support program propose a range of activities that support the vitality of the city’s business districts. The program focuses on designated Great Streets commercial areas in Minneapolis. See the online map for eligible areas.
Business District Support proposals are due by Monday, Nov. 25.
More details and the full notice of funding availability (NOFA) documents are online.
Minnesota Skills-based Hiring Accelerator
The Minneapolis Workforce Development Board is hosting a Skills-based Hiring Accelerator workshop. The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Skills-based hiring strategies focus on things other than college degrees. It emphasizes looking at the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to do a job.
Participants will learn best practices to build a more diverse and talented workforce. Topics will include:
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Job descriptions
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Assessing candidate knowledge and skills
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Onboarding
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Employee development plans
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
North Minneapolis CareerForce
800 West Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
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