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April Office Hours
When: Monday, April 28th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Dogwood Coffee 1209 Tyler St Ne
Details: Facebook event
May Community 1-1s
When: Thursday May 8th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
More details will be included closer to the date.
Expanding the number of traffic calming projects has been a priority for the City Council and I’m excited that as a result of that investment, 5 improvement projects are now happening in Ward 1 this year! Come join the public meeting on Wednesday April 23rd from 5:00-6:30 PM at NE park rec center to give feedback.
Learn more about the traffic calming project and ways you can get involved on the City website
I’m excited that Audubon Neighborhood Association was chosen as one of the 4 hosts for City of Minneapolis open streets this year! That means Open Streets will be coming back to Central Ave on August 2nd for the first time since before the pandemic. Thanks to Audubon Park and the coalition of Ward 1 neighborhood associations who worked hard to submit this proposal. I will happily be voting yes when it comes before the City Council for final approval next week.
The rest of the trees for sale in the spring City Trees Sale can be ordered until April 30, while supplies last.
- Choose from shade or evergreen trees.
- Only $30 per tree.
- Order up to three trees per planting address.
- Trees must be planted on private property, not on the boulevard (area between street and sidewalk) or City right of way.
Order your trees today.
Recruiting for several of the spring boards and commissions has stayed open through April 20. We’re looking for applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the demographics of Minneapolis to strengthen the work of the City. Translation and interpreting are available so all residents can participate.
This is a way to help make changes and improvements that affect your community. Serving on City boards and commissions offers a direct way for residents to advise City leadership about topics important to them.
Apply by April 20 on the City website.
News of layoffs – federal workers, tech workers and others – have topped headlines recently. Unexpected job loss is tough for anyone, but there are resources to help. The Dislocated Worker program helps workers laid off through no fault of their own. This free program offers services including:
- Career planning and counseling
- Education and training support
- Help with your expenses around employment or training goals
Visit the City of Minneapolis' dislocated worker webpage or contact staff at CareerForce for help finding a new job.
At a public listening session coming up April 17, a City advisory group will discuss the projects currently under review for the Minneapolis 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The committee invites public participation for a deeper understanding of community perspectives, to incorporate public input into their discussions with City departments, and to share information about the committee’s role in shaping the City’s long-range capital planning.
Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee Regular Meeting, Public listening session 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17 Farview Recreation Center Multipurpose Room 110 621 29th Ave. N.
The Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee is an advisory group for the City that provides recommendations for the its six-year Capital Improvement Plan through an annual report and project ratings system.
See the projects under review on the City website.
Lime and Spin e-bikes and scooters are now available for rent for the 2025 season. To start your ride, download the operators’ app, (under the Lime and Spin websites) sign up and begin your rental.
This program makes it easier to leave your car at home and try walking, biking, rolling or taking transit more often.
Learn more about renting, riding and parking scooters.
Learn more about e-bike sharing for short trips around the city.
Read more about the bike and scooter sharing.
April is Youth Employment Month in Minnesota. Many young people looking for work struggle, but we can help. City of Minneapolis Employment & Training has programs and resources specifically for youths.
Minneapolis Youth Works is a year-round program for youth ages 14-24 with challenges to employment. The program provides support to finish school, get training in job skills and find or keep a job.
Visit the City’s Youth Works page for full eligibility requirements and next steps. You can also fill out the interest form to have an employment coach contact you.
Resources
The Minneapolis Employment and Opportunity Guide for Youth lists options for jobs, internships, volunteer work and more. You can also visit CareerForce in person or online.
Save money and help the environment by reducing food waste at home. An average family of four spends more than $2,500 a year on food they don’t end up eating. The biggest thing you can do to prevent wasted food is to buy food you’ll eat and eat what you buy.
Tips to save food
- Use the fridge check guide (PDF) to identify the foods you toss most and why.
- Plan weekly meals.
- Create an “eat this first” section in the fridge.
- Eat food before it goes bad.
- Only buy what you need.
- Take restaurant leftovers home, and eat them for lunch the next day.
- Compost food scraps.
Find resources and learn more to prevent wasting food.
Hennepin County is hosting four events in 2025 for county residents to bring 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. May 2-3, June 27-28 and Aug. 8-9.
Learn more about what's accepted at the event, safety guidelines and locations for all 2025 events.
When cleaning out your storage this spring, hang on to unused yard tools and gardening items. Bring unwanted tools to an upcoming garden tool swap.
- Saturday, May 3: north, northeast and southeast Minneapolis
- Saturday, May 10: south and southwest Minneapolis
- Friday, May 16: central Minneapolis
The times and additional activities vary by location. Find times and locations for this year’s garden tool swaps on the City website.
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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