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Hey Neighbors,
At the Thursday May 1st Council Meeting, we took action on 65 items, gave notice of introduction on 4 ordinances, referred 2 items to standing committees and passed 5 honorary resolutions , one of which was co-authored by myself and Council Vice President Aisha Chughtai in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month. It was an honor to stand alongside members of the Minneapolis Asian Pacific Employees (MAPE) employee resource group and bring forward this resolution for the second year in a row. You can read the resolution here: https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/FileV2/49888/AANHPI-Month-Honoraray-Resolution.pdf
One of the items that moved forward was the approval of the New Nicollet Redevelopment project development framework; I'm excited we are taking this first historic step for a long neglected site in the heart of South Minneapolis. watch my remarks here.
This week, I had the opportunity to visit Hope Street, located at 41st and Chetham Avenue. Hope Street provides transitional housing and critical support services for young people ages 18 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness. During my visit, I toured the facilities, met with their new CEO, Jamie Verbrugge, and learned more about the incredible programming and resources available to youth who land at Hope Street.
I was truly impressed by the comprehensive support being offered — from housing stability to education and workforce resources — and grateful for the dedication of the staff who make it possible. I remain committed to supporting efforts that center the dignity, stability, and futures of young people in our community.
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 We’ve received an increase in feedback from Ward 12 residents about airplane noise—especially near 46th and 43rd Streets—due to ongoing runway construction at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). This essential work, designed to support safe and efficient operations, involves temporary runway closures and rerouting some flights to Runway 4, which is rarely used.
The first phase of construction began on April 14 and will continue through May 23. A second phase is scheduled from August 18 to September 26. Once the project is complete, the airport will return to its usual flight patterns. You can view updated flight path information on the MAC FlightTracker and review additional details via the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s website.
While the FAA and MAC do not offer compensation for noise disruptions, residents with concerns are encouraged to contact the MAC Community Relations Office at 612-726-9411 for help with questions about noise, flight changes, or construction impacts. Thank you for your patience during this important infrastructure work.
Thank you to all the community members who joined me on April 22 for an important conversation with with a small group of neighbors around unsheltered homelessness, safety, and neighborhood experiences. I’m grateful to the residents who shared their perspectives, as well as to representatives from the Minneapolis Police Department and the Streets to Housing Team for participating.
Building trust and working toward meaningful solutions requires ongoing dialogue, and I look forward to continuing these conversations in partnership with our community.
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The Community Commission on Police Oversight is hosting a public hearing May 13, and you're invited to share your thoughts.
This is a space for community members to give input on Minneapolis Police Department policies, rules, practices and special orders. We hold these hearings to make sure community voices are part of shaping how public safety works in our city.
The commission will be soliciting feedback for the three policies below. Please review the policies ahead of May 13 and provide your feedback at the public hearing or send a written comment.
Public hearing
Those who are interested in speaking in the public hearing may register.
Written comments
Written comments may also be submitted for the record of this public hearing either:
- By mail to the Office of City Clerk, 350 Fifth St. S., Room 304, Minneapolis, MN, 55415.
Community Commission on Police Oversight public hearing 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 Public Service Building, Room 100, 505 Fourth Ave. S.
Learn how to participate in a public hearing.
Federal land near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam will transfer to Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, a Dakota-led organization working with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create a community space at the site. The space will feature indigenous vegetation, restored water flow, and a renewed connection to the river.
The historic transfer, which will put sacred Dakota land back into the stewardship of Dakota people, has been nearly a decade in the making and reflects years of collaboration between the City of Minneapolis, federal leaders, Owámniyomni Okhódayap, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the four Dakota tribes of Minnesota, groups, and community stakeholders.
Efforts to transfer management of the site began in 2015, when the Upper Lock was closed to maritime traffic to halt the spread of invasive carp. In 2020, Congress passed legislation ordering the transfer of the site from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the City of Minneapolis or its designee. The City chose Friends of the Falls, now Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, as its designee to transform the area into a community space that honors its Indigenous significance.
Read more about the transfer and the project on the City website.
The City of Minneapolis has selected four organizations to host street fairs for the 2025 Open Streets Minneapolis season, slated to kick off Aug. 2. Mark your calendar for entertainment, music, food and more.
- Aug. 17 Cedar Avenue between 15th Avenue and Sixth Street, and Riverside Avenue between Cedar Avenue and 19th Avenue Hosted by the West Bank Business Association.
- Sept. 20 Hennepin Avenue between West 26th and 36th streets Hosted by the Uptown Association.
Read more about Open Streets on the City website.
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 Now that Minnesota’s cannabis regulations have been approved, it won’t be long before legal adult-use cannabis dispensaries start to open across the state. Wondering where you might find one in your neighborhood?
Check out the map for zoning on cannabis dispensaries.
Residents and visitors searching for the MPLS Parking app should look out for a scam posing as the legitimate app. This does not affect people already using the MPLS Parking app.
When using a search engine to find the MPLS Parking app, some people are finding sponsored ads instead that mimic the logo and language used in the official app. If clicked, these ads lead to third-party websites unaffiliated with the City of Minneapolis. These fraudulent websites ask for a credit card to download and use the free app, exposing victims’ card numbers and personal information. The City has taken action and reported four of these fraudulent advertisements to the search engine they’re sponsored on.
Tips
- Download the true Minneapolis Parking app directly from your phone’s app store:
If you believe you’ve been the victim of this scam, immediately contact your bank or credit card company and file a report with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Find information on parking and driving in Minneapolis on the City website.
The City of Minneapolis broke ground on the first city-owned and operated biochar facility in North America April 30. The Minneapolis facility will have the capacity to annually:
- Process more than 3,000 tons of wood waste.
- Produce more than 500 tons of biochar.
- Remove nearly 3,700 tons of carbon dioxide from the air, the equivalent of taking more than 789 cars off the road.
Biochar is a specialized charcoal that pulls carbon out of the air and stores it in the soil. It also holds nutrients and water, helping plants grow.
Learn more about biochar and what it’s doing to help our city.
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The City’s Water Treatment and Distribution Services division will begin a water main renewal project in parts of Ward 12 this fall. While a letter was mailed to some residents last week, it included incorrect project maps. A corrected mailing will be sent in July.
This project helps extend the life of our city’s cast iron water mains by removing mineral deposits and installing a certified lining. Affected properties will be connected to a temporary water supply in early August, with excavation and lining work beginning in September. Work will continue through November and include temporary lane restrictions.
Though there may be intermittent periods of low activity, the project will move forward in multiple phases. If you have questions, contact Project Manager Rochelle Widmer at 612-437-5369 or Public Works at 612-673-5600. More details and FAQs are available at minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/water-main-cleaning.
Hennepin County is hosting three events near Minneapolis in 2025 for county residents to safely dispose of unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes.
Bring unwanted paints, stains, varnish, aerosol cans, gasoline, antifreeze, batteries (put tape over the ends), pesticides and more to an upcoming event.
Mark your calendar for events happening near Minneapolis from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday May 2-3, June 27-28 and Aug. 8-9.
Learn more about what's accepted, safety guidelines and event locations.
 The 2025 season for Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling collection of leaves, brush and other yard trimmings has started. Customers can set properly prepared yard waste at their alleys or curbs next to their garbage carts by 6 a.m. on their pickup day.
You can set yard waste out in a reusable container, compostable bags (paper or certified compostable plastic), or bundled with string or twine.
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