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Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council
and
Minneapolis Community Development Agency Operating Committee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Regular Meeting
September 26, 2023 - 1:30 pm
Room 317, City Hall
Members Present: Council Members Lisa Goodman (Chair), Michael Rainville, Jeremiah Ellison, Jason Chavez, and Aisha Chughtai (Quorum: 4)
Members Absent: Council Member Jamal Osman (Vice-Chair)
Clerk: Lisa Brock, (612) 673-2216

Public Hearing

  1. 2 Norway House, 913 Franklin Ave, (Ward 6) for a Permanent Expansion of Premises License (2023-00906)
    Considering an application for Norway House, 913 FRANKLIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 6) submitted by Norway House, BLAmend, LIC409927 for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 3 Somali Community Resettlement Services, 2115 Stevens Ave S (Ward 10) for a Rental Hall and Extended Hours License (2023-00907)
    1. Considering an application for Somali Community Resettlement Services, 2115 STEVENS AVE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 10) submitted by Somali Community Resettlement Services, BLEnter, LIC409321 for a Rental Hall license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    2. Considering an application for Somali Community Resettlement Services, 2115 STEVENS AVE Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Somali Community Resettlement Services, BLGeneral, LIC409322 for an Extended Hours license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 4 The Briar, 1231 Washington, (Ward 1) for an On Sale Liquor with General Entertainment license (2023-00912)
    Considering an application for The Briar, 1231 WASHINGTON ST NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Portland Lake House LLC, BLLiquor, LIC409721 for an On Sale Liquor with General Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 5 Silver Fern, 114 Hennepin Ave E (Ward 3) for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer and No Live Entertainment license (2023-00913)
    Considering an application for Silver Fern, 114 HENNEPIN AVE E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Silver Fern LLC, BLWine, LIC408802 for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer and No Live Entertainment license, subject to final inspection and compliance with all provisions of applicable code and ordinances.
    Action Taken: Approved
  5. 6 2024 License Fee Schedule (2023-00835)

    Approving the 2024 License Fee Schedule with increases to the current 2023 License Fee Schedule.

    Action Taken: Sent forward without recommendation
  6. 7 Land Transfer: 2931 Bloomington Ave and 2937 Bloomington Ave to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (2023-00844)

    1. Passage of Resolution authorizing the transfer of the property at 2931 Bloomington Ave (Disposition Parcel No. MH-347) to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe organized under the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Red Lake), for $1, a write down of $79,999 from the fair market value of $80,000.

    2. Passage of Resolution authorizing the transfer of the property at 2937 Bloomington Ave (Disposition Parcel No. MH-348) to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe organized under the Revised Constitution and Bylaws of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (Red Lake), for $1, a write down of $79,999 from the fair market value of $80,000.

    Action Taken: Approved
  7. 8 Appointment of Director of Regulatory Services (2023-00841)

    Considering the Mayor's nomination of Enrique Velázquez to the appointed position of Director of Regulatory Services for a term ending January 2026.

    Action Taken: Approved

Consent

  1. 9 Liquor License approval for September 26, 2023 (2023-00905)
    1. La Carreta Resturant & Bar, 1507 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 9) submitted by La Carreta LLC, BLLiquor, LIC406016
    2. Prime Oil & Gas, 2951 CENTRAL AVE NE Minneapolis, MN, (Ward 1) submitted by Cortes Bros Incorporated, BLBeerOff, LIC410334
    3. Puerto Veracruzano 2, 331 LAKE ST E Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Puerto Veracruzano 2 Inc, BLLiqCat, LIC407549
    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 10 Liquor License Renewals for September 26, 2023 (2023-00923)
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    Action Taken: Approved
  3. 11 Gambling license approvals for September 26, 2023 (2023-00904)
    1. Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 307 WASHINGTON AVE N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC411104
    2. Minneapolis Riverview Lions, 14 5TH ST N Minneapolis, MN, submitted by Minneapolis Riverview Lions, BLGeneral, LIC411131
    Action Taken: Approved
  4. 12 Labor Retreat Housing Partners, LP Bond Issuance: Labor Retreat Apartments, 124 4th St SE (2023-00916)

    Passage of Resolution granting approval for Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to undertake a housing project on behalf of Labor Retreat Housing Partners, LP for a project at 124 4th St SE, through the issuance of up to $10,000,000 of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.

    Action Taken: Approved
  5. 13 Regulation of tobacco products ordinance (2023-00863)

    Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 281 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Tobacco Dealers, amending various provisions related to the regulation of tobacco products.

    Action Taken: Referred to staff
  6. 14 Taxicab ordinance (2023-00865)

    Referring to staff the subject matter of an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 341 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Taxicabs, amending provisions related to taxicab regulation.

    Action Taken: Referred to staff
  7. 15 Tax Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond (HRB) Issuance: Wadaag Commons Affordable Housing Project, 1900 22nd St E (2023-00917)

    Setting a public hearing for October 10, 2023, to consider the issuance of Housing Revenue Bonds for the Wadaag Commons Affordable Housing Project located at 1900 22nd St E.

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Oct 10, 2023
  8. 16 Agra Affordable Housing Project Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan: 901 27th Ave S (2023-00930)

    Setting a public hearing for October 10, 2023, to consider the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Agra Affordable Housing Project located at 901 27th Ave S.

    Action Taken: Public hearing set for Oct 10, 2023

Discussion

  1. 17 Variance appeal: Andrew Wattenhofer, 2648 Marshall St NE (2023-00793)

    Considering an appeal submitted by Andrew Wattenhofer regarding the following decisions of the City Planning Commission (PLAN16261) regarding a new cluster development of three dwelling units at 2648 Marshall St NE:

    1. Denying a variance to allow development within 40 feet of a steep slope within the Shoreland Overlay District.
    2. Denying a variance to structure placement within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Overlay District.
    Action Taken: Approved
  2. 18 Snow and ice removal as an element in the rental license tiering process (2023-00776)

    Receiving and filing an update of the legislative directive related to snow and ice removal as an element in the rental license tiering process. 

    Action Taken: Received and filed


Committee actions will be referred to the next Council meeting: Oct 5, 2023
Next Business, Inspections, Housing & Zoning Committee meeting: Oct 10, 2023

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