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May Office Hours
When: Tuesday, May 13th from 5:00-6:30 PM
Where: Honour Coffee & Raw Juice 451 Stinson Blvd Ne
Details: Facebook event
The murder of George Floyd and the events of 2020 ignited a movement and changed Minneapolis forever. Five years later, the City of Minneapolis reflects on its path of reform and racial healing.
We understand that progress requires both accountability and deep community engagement. We invite you to learn more about our progress, our challenges and our commitment to doing better for the people of our city:
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.
Minneapolis is preparing for a busy 2025 construction season. More than $225 million is planned in infrastructure improvements. The 66 capital projects getting underway this year represent a major investment in safer streets, more reliable utilities and more vibrant neighborhoods.
From storm sewers and sidewalks to bridges and bikeways, these projects will strengthen the city’s foundation and improve quality of life for residents. To keep you informed, the City is also introducing a new online construction dashboard. The dashboard offers real-time updates on project timelines, traffic impacts and key milestones.
See highlighted projects and read more about the 2025 City construction season on the City website.
The City of Minneapolis resumes resurfacing St. Anthony Parkway on May 5, 2025.
The parkway will be closed between Hayes Street NE and Johnson Street NE for about one month during the first phase of 2025 work. Temporary ramps at Ulysses Street NE will be in place to maintain pedestrian traffic. People on bikes will be required to dismount and walk.
A second phase of work, between Johnson Street NE and Central Avenue NE, will begin later in 2025. City of Minneapolis Public Works is hosting a community meeting for the project on Tuesday, April 29, 4-6 pm at Windom Northeast Recreation Center, 1801 23rd Ave. NE.
In 2024, the parkway was resurfaced between Hayes Street NE and Stinson Boulevard. Visit the City's St. Anthony Parkway Resurfacing project page for more details.
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.
 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.
The draft 2024 Minneapolis Consolidated Plan is posted for public comments until May 23, and the public hearing will be held May 20. The plan describes the City’s housing and community development strategies for residents with low and moderate incomes.
Goals of the Minneapolis Consolidated Plan
- Provide decent affordable housing.
- Develop housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Provide special needs housing.
- Expand economic opportunities.
- Improve neighborhood conditions.
2025 Consolidated Plan public hearing 1:30 p.m. before the Business, Housing and Zoning Committee Tuesday, May 20 Room 350, Public Service Center, 250 Fourth St. S.
Find out how to participate in a public hearing on the City website or call 311.
If you’re unable to attend this public hearing, you can send written comments by May 23 to Rachel Boehm.
See the draft plan and learn more on the City website.
Join a work group to advise the City on its safety services. The Safe and Thriving Communities work group will also support on engagement opportunities to connect with community members. Applications are open through May 18.
The new work group will provide community feedback as the City develops its community safety ecosystem. This includes services and procedures around:
- Prevention
- Non-police response
- Restoration
- Community safety centers
We’re looking for people who have expertise or lived experience in:
- Violence prevention services
- Unarmed violence intervention services
- Restorative justice and healing services
- Criminal justice system
Learn more about qualifications, expectations and the appointment process by visiting the City's website.
 Public Works crews are sweeping away what accumulated in the streets over the winter. Drivers should watch for hot pink temporary “No Parking” signs to avoid a ticket and tow.
For about four weeks, sweeping crews are taking care of more than 1,000 miles of city streets. To make sure the crews can do the most complete job possible, temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance to make sure streets are clear of parked vehicles. Drivers need to follow street sweeping parking rules or they may have their cars ticketed and towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot.
Find your street on the schedule
You can see when your street is scheduled to be swept by visiting the interactive street sweeping map.
Learn more about street sweeping.
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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