Ward 1 City Council Updates - March 5, 2025

Council Member Elliott Payne

Ward 1 News from Council President Elliott Payne

March 5th, 2025

A message from Council President Elliott Payne

Hello neighbors,

The City of Minneapolis has declared a Snow Emergency beginning today, March 5th at 9:30 a.m.

City crews have been plowing and treating streets to keep them drivable. Snow Emergency parking rules will take effect beginning at 9 p.m. tonight so crews can continue their work and plow more than 1,000 miles of streets as wide as possible. 

We still have multiple time slots available for community 1-1s tomorrow morning. Sign up below!

Best,

Elliott

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March Community 1-1s

When: Thursday, March 6th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Coffee Shop Ne 2952 Johnson St Ne

Details: Sign up for your timeslot here

March Office Hours

When: Thursday, March 27th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Where: TBD


Snow Emergency Parking Rules

We aim to provide open, drivable streets by plowing and clearing snow. To do this, we need residents to help us by following snow emergency parking rules. These rules help plows in clearing the streets so emergency vehicles and other traffic can get around and park. Plowing requires vehicles parked on streets to move. It’s in everyone’s best interest to do their part so plows can do the best job possible, and people can avoid a ticket and tow.

Parking rules last for three days after a Snow Emergency is declared: 

  • 9 p.m. tonight, March 5th to 8 a.m. Thursday, March 6th (Day 1) Do not park on EITHER side of a Snow Emergency route until 8 a.m., or the street is fully plowed. 
  • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6th (Day 2)  Do not park on the EVEN numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8 p.m., or that side of the street is fully plowed, or on EITHER side of a parkway until 8 p.m., or the parkway is fully plowed. 
  • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7th (Day 3)  Do not park on the ODD numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8 p.m., or that side of the street is fully plowed. 

A map of which streets are Snow Emergency routes can be found on the city’s website.



Sign up now, stay informed throughout the season

Residents, workers and visitors have several ways to learn when Snow Emergencies are declared and what to do when they are. We recommend signing up for at least two types of alerts: 

  • Text MPLSAlerts to 77295 or create a full Smart911 profile online to sign up for alerts. 
  • Check the City of Minneapolis website - If we declare a snow emergency, you'll see a banner at the top of every page with an announcement. 
  • Call the snow emergency hotline - Our automated hotline can be reached at 612-348-SNOW (7669). If a Snow Emergency is in effect, the hotline will have information on that day’s parking restrictions that drivers need to follow to avoid tickets and tows. The hotline includes information in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong. 
  • Get the snow emergency app 
  • Check our social media pages
  • Call 311 


Report a power outage

Report an outage or get updates 

Customers can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages. To report an outage:

Customers can also access the most recent updates about an outage using the mobile app or by visiting the Outage Map, which displays the number of customers out and the anticipated restoration time if available.

Prepare and stay safe

  • Stay away from downed or sagging power lines. Always assume an electric line, even one on the ground, is energized and dangerous. Never touch or move a downed power line; instead, leave the area and report it immediately by calling 1-800-895-1999.


Connect with Elliott and Ward 1 Staff

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

Brandon Garcia, Policy Aide - 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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