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August Office Hours
When: Tuesday August 20th 5:00-7:00 PM
Where: Sociable Cider Werks 1500 Fillmore St Ne
Details: Facebook event
Transit: Route 4 & Route 10
If you live in the Columbia Park neighborhood, I hope you will attend the relaunch of the neighborhood association on Saturday August 24th. Columbia Park is the only neighborhood in the entire City not to have an active neighborhood association so come and help make sure our Columbia Park neighbors have active representation!
29th Avenue Northeast was recently resurfaced with a new 2-way protected bikeway and other safety improvements informed by community input.
Join us to celebrate the improved 29th Avenue Northeast!
Saturday, August 17th at 1:00 pm
Audubon Park, 1320 29th Avenue Northeast (map)
Free ice cream
Free basic bike fix its from Recovery Bike Shop
Group bike ride departing around 1:40 pm
Join us in the joy of biking with rides on the Northeast Bicycle Loop (see map below). This loop uses protected bikeways, neighborhood greenways, and low-traffic streets to connect destinations in the area.
Wednesday community rides
Enjoy free water and snacks and rides at a slow, family-friendly pace. Rides meet up at 6:00pm at Audubon Park (1320 29th Ave NE). Each ride starts with community knowledge sharing on a biking topic and free basic bike fix its from Recovery Bike Shop.
- August 21: Electric bicycles
- August 28: Bicycle gear and commuting
- September 4: Cargo bicycles
- September 11: Biking with kids
Northeast bike commute ride Sept. 16
Join us for a Northeast bike commute ride with Council President Elliot Payne on Monday, September 16 at 8:00am at Recovery Bike Shop (2504 Central Ave NE). We'll have bike commute tips and a group ride to downtown Minneapolis. Click here for more details on upcoming events.
Mayor Jacob Frey delivered his 2025 budget address Aug. 14.
The budget proposal can be found here.
The mayor’s proposed 2025 budget totals $1.88 billion with a proposed tax levy increase of 8.1%. The Council will now begin our process of reviewing and amending the budget in the months to come.
Read more about the proposed 2025 budget.
Watch the mayor’s budget address on the City YouTube channel.
Two online information sessions will cover proposed zoning regulations for cannabis businesses in Minneapolis. City staff will present recommendations followed by time for questions and answers.
The State of Minnesota legalized adult-use recreational cannabis in 2023. Since then, Minneapolis has been getting ready. Our goal is to create rules that support the new legal cannabis industry and keep our community safe and healthy.
Join either session
10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 Join online on Teams.
4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 Join online on Teams.
The City’s zoning code needs updating with new rules to regulate when, where and how cannabis businesses can operate. Staff introduced draft regulations June 13. Read the staff report and draft amendments.
Sign up for updates on the cannabis industry in Minneapolis.
A public comment period is now open for a report to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development with a public hearing Aug. 20.
The Minneapolis Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report reviews how the City used its HUD entitlement grant funds. These funds support the City’s housing and community development strategies for residents with low and moderate incomes. The City will submit the final report to HUD at the end of August.
Programs, projects and strategies supported by these funds helped with the following goals:
- Provide decent affordable housing.
- Develop housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
- Provide special needs housing.
- Expand economic opportunities.
- Improve neighborhood conditions.
Discover how over $18 million in funding was put to use in our community. What are your thoughts on how funds were used? Are there strategies in support of the above goals the City should consider as it develops its budget later this fall?
Public hearing 1:30 p.m. before the Business, Housing and Zoning Committee Tuesday, Aug. 20 Public Service Center, 250 Fourth St. S., Council Chamber, Room 350
Find out how to participate in the public hearing.
Written comments can also be submitted at the public hearing and to Matthew Bower through Aug. 27.
Find the full report on the City website.
If your child has a mental, behavioral or emotional issue that leaves you overwhelmed, Hennepin County offers help. Support is free and quick.
There are no specific criteria required for Family Response support, but concerns may include children or youths who are:
- Having a hard time with a family member or change in the home.
- Showing aggression or anger.
- Feeling down or less engaged.
- Feeling worry and concern.
- Having issues at school.
Learn more about how to get support from the Family Response and Stabilization Service on the Hennepin County website.
The City Trees program is offering $30 trees now through Sept. 30. Minneapolis residents and property owners can purchase up to three trees per address. Choose from shade trees, fruit trees, flowering trees and evergreen trees.
Benefits of trees
Trees provide shade, lower utility bills, increase property value, clean the air, collect stormwater, provide habitat for wildlife, and improve mental health and well-being.
Purchase a tree today while supplies last.
City Trees program
Since the program began in 2006, the City Trees program has provided more than 20,000 low-cost trees for planting on private property, with 7,500 trees distributed in the last five years.
Learn more about our City Trees program.
Low-cost trees for businesses
Businesses, nonprofits, organizations, and owners of properties with five or more units can also purchase $30 trees. Submit an application before Sept. 15.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the start of back-to-school kickoff time. As caregivers get their children ready to head back to school, ensuring their vaccinations are up to date should be at the top of the checklist.
Nearly 40% of children enrolled in Minneapolis Public Schools are behind on their childhood vaccines. If you’re a parent or guardian, talk with your healthcare provider to stay current with your child’s immunizations. It can help your family avoid missing school, activities, work, family events and vacation.
Resources
Listen to City health experts live or recorded talking about the importance of vaccinations this month:
- English, 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, on AM950 Native Roots Radio Network
- Hmong, 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, on WIXK AM1590
- Spanish, 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, on La Raza 95.7 FM
- English, 1-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, on KMOJ 89.9 FM
The City’s 100th electric vehicle has gone into service. The City is driving an ambitious policy for a Public Works fleet with no emissions. This is just one part of the City’s Climate Equity Plan to reach aggressive climate goals over the next 10 years.
Besides the 100 electric vehicles now on city streets, 41 more have been delivered and 11 more are on order. Forty-nine fleet charging stations are installed with another 43 scheduled for this year.
The City’s new Climate Equity Plan set a goal to slash climate pollution by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050. The plan's initiatives also aim to weatherize all homes, reduce utility bills, train workers for green jobs, and plant more trees.
Air pollution is linked to increased rates of cancer, heart and lung disease, asthma and allergies. Carbon dioxide pollution, a greenhouse gas, causes climate change. Cars and trucks are the largest contributor of air pollution within Minneapolis and are a significant source of greenhouse gases.
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
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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