May 19th, 2025

A message from Council President Elliott Payne

Hello Neighbors,

At Thursday's City Council meeting we took action on 39 items forwarded to us from our standing committees, received notice for 2 ordinance introductions, referred 5 ordinances to committee for consideration, and approved 6 honorary resolutions. 

One thing I wanted to highlight was that we unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment for 1501 Johnson St Ne. This will allow "The Curve Nordeast" development to come to fruition which means an Aldi and Tierra Encantada childcare center will be coming to the Northeast Park neighborhood! This project has been in the works for a long time, and I greatly appreciate the extensive work by the applicant to engage the community and get City staff and neighborhood support in the process. This will be a great asset for our community!

Best,

Elliott

Connect with Council President Elliott Payne

June Community 1-1s

When: Thursday June 12th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Diamonds Coffee Shoppe (1618 Central Ave Ne)

Details: Sign up link will be included closer to the date

June Office Hours

When: Tuesday, June 24th from 5:00-7:00 PM

Where: MN Nice Cream (tables outside) 807 Broadway St Ne

St. Anthony Parkway closes between Central Avenue and Johnson Street June 2-July 2 for resurfacing project

St. Anthony Parkway will close between Central Avenue NE and Johnson Street NE for a month beginning June 2, 2025.

The closure is necessary for the final phase of a two-year project to resurface the parkway. In 2024, an eastern section, from Stinson Boulevard to Hayes Street NE, was completed. On May 5, 2025, work began on the section from Hayes to Johnson.

Now the City has scheduled the western section for resurfacing, between Johnson and Central, beginning Monday, June 2, with work permitted through July 2. 

Parkway traffic will be detoured to 33rd Avenue NE. Trail traffic will be detoured to 32nd Street NE.

Visit the City's St. Anthony Parkway Resurfacing project page for more details.

Windom Park Cleanup

Neighbors in Windom Park are organizing a cleanup this Saturday from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM to make sure the park and the surrounding area look great ahead of Pillsbury's Summer Festival. Come help this grassroots effort!

Comment on draft Americans with Disabilities Act action plan

The City has updated its action plan for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Conversations with cultural communities and City staff were held in 2024. The feedback informed recommendations for the City to improve digital and physical accessibility.

Please comment on the updated ADA Action Plan by May 31.

24-hour Narcan vending machine now available on the North Side

Minneapolis now has a Narcan vending machine on the North Side. This life-saving resource expands access to the drug, naloxone, that reverses opioid overdoses.

Located at Fire Station 14, this is the second vending machine in the city. The vending machine:

• Provides 24-hour access.
• Contains more than 100 boxes of naloxone, each holding two doses.
• Is free to community members with no barriers.

Fire Station 14 also serves as the city’s safe station. This is a space where people struggling with addiction and substance misuse can connect with resources and support.

Learn more about naloxone and support for substance use disorder.

Tips to keep our neighborhoods clean and beautiful

With warmer temperatures and bright, sunny days, the City has tips for residents as your gardens grow:

• Mow grass that reaches 8 inches or taller.
• Trim or cut back vegetation that hangs over sidewalks or the edges of alleys to keep them clear for people and vehicles.
• Mow vegetation that hangs over the street. It should be trimmed to the curb line.
• Prune and maintain the health and integrity of trees. (Residents with hazardous trees may qualify for help through the condemned trees assistance.)
• Discard rubbish such as loose or overflowing trash, scrap wood, brush piles, animal feces, etc., to keep rodents from setting up residence in yards.

If you receive a notice from the City to correct an issue, make sure to address it by the due date on the letter. After that, either the City or a hired third-party takes care of the complaint at the property owner’s expense.

Find out more or report an issue on the City website.

Sign up for emergency alerts

The City uses Smart911 to send important information to residents during an emergency.

Get alerts

You can choose to receive Smart911 alerts by:

• Text messages
• Emails
• Phone calls
• Push notifications in the Smart911 mobile app
• Wireless emergency alerts*

Alert topics

The City of Minneapolis will use Smart911 to send alerts on topics including:

• Snow emergencies
• Severe weather
• Public safety incidents
• Major infrastructure issues
• Major special event impacts

Find out more and subscribe on the City website.

*Wireless emergency alerts come through the nationwide Integrated Public Alert and Warning System.

City plan on housing, community development open for comments; public hearing May 20

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.

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.
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