November 12, 2025

A message from Council President Elliott Payne

Hello neighbors,

We still have lots of slots open for Community 1-1s tomorrow at Cosmic Coffee. Sign up below if you have anything you'd like to discuss!

Best,

Elliott

Connect with Council President Elliott Payne

November Community 1-1s

When: Thursday November 13 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Cosmic Coffee (3301 Central Ave NE)

Details: Sign up for a time slot to meet with me.

November Office Hours

When: Monday, November 17 from 5:00-7:00 PM

Where: Indeed Brewing (711 15th Ave Ne)

Details: Facebook event

Give your feedback on Mayor Jacob Frey’s recommended 2026 City budget

There are two upcoming public hearings for people to provide feedback on Mayor Jacob Frey’s recommended 2026 City budget.

City budget public hearings These public hearings will take place at the Public Service Center, 250 Fourth St. S., Room 350.

• 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19
• 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. (The City Council will vote on adopting the budget following the hearing.)

Learn how to participate in public hearings.

Comments can also be submitted at the City’s website.

Visit the City’s website to learn more about the mayor’s recommended 2026 budget, details of the 2025-2026 adopted budget, quick facts, an explainer video and more.

Collection of leaves and bundled brush ends week of November 24

Yard waste collection goes through November. City customers’ collection day the week of Nov. 24-29 will be their last 2025 pickup of leaves, brush and other yard trimmings.

Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling customers can set properly prepared yard waste at their alley or curb line next to their garbage carts by 6 a.m. on their pickup day. Set yard waste out in a reusable container, in compostable bags (paper or BPI-certified compostable plastic bags – look for the BPI logo) or bundled with string or twine (no wire or tape).

Other requirements

• Max weight of 40 lbs. for bags, reusable containers or bundled brush.
• Brush must be shorter than 3 feet long and each branch less than 3 inches in diameter.
• Brush must be in a container or bundled with string or twine (no wire or tape).
• Bags marked “biodegradable” or “degradable” do not meet the State law and are not accepted.
• Reusable container must be between 26-32 inches high, between 32 and 38 gallons in size, with sturdy handles and no wheels.
• Yard waste is not allowed in City-provided containers.

City customers are encouraged to set out properly prepared yard waste as soon as possible. There will be no additional 2025 yard waste service after the last scheduled pickup.

Raking leaves into the street is against the law and bad for our lakes, creeks and river.

For questions about leaf and brush pickup, customers can check the City website or call Solid Waste & Recycling at 612-673-2917 Monday-Friday.

Yard sign recycling drop-offs Nov. 12-26

After the 2025 election season wraps up, if you have yard signs for the election check with the campaign to see if it’s collecting its yard signs for reuse. If the yard sign can’t be reused, you can drop it off Nov. 12-26.

The signs will be brought to Choice Plastics, where they’ll be turned into pellets and then recycled into new material.

Yard sign recycling drop-off sites

• Minneapolis North Transfer Station, bins outside of the gate 2710 Pacific St.
• Minnetonka/Hopkins Recycling Center, 24/7 11522 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka
• St. Louis Park Recreation Outdoor Center, container inside front entrance 8 a.m.-8 p.m. every day 3700 Monterrey Drive, St. Louis Park
• Hennepin County drop-off sites, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays
• 1400 96th St. W., Bloomington
• 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park

Find more information about yard sign recycling drop-offs.

Connect with Elliott and Ward 1 Staff

Elliott Payne was re-elected in 2025 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 - elliott.payne@minneapolismn.gov 

Brandon Garcia, Policy Aide - brandon.garcia@minneapolismn.gov

Ikram Mohamud, Policy Associate - Ikram.Mohamud@minneapolismn.gov

Liam Davis Temple, Policy Aide - liam.davistemple@minneapolismn.gov 

Office Phone - (612) 673-2201

Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward1

Our offices have officially moved back to City Hall! You can visit us at 

City Hall
350 S. Fifth St., Room 370
Minneapolis, MN 55415

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats 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 ayuda, llame al 311. Rau kev pab, hu 311. Hadii aad caawimaad u baahantahay, wac 311.