City Bulletin: Eviction Ordinance Updates, Public Health Deadlines, and Council Schedule

Official City Council and Committee Schedule

As of Sunday, March 1, 2026, the City of Minneapolis has published the schedule for the upcoming week of legislative business. Residents are encouraged to participate in these public sessions held at City Hall. Notable meetings include:

• Budget Committee: Meeting on Monday, March 2, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 380, City Hall. The committee will review department allocations and pending fiscal adjustments.
• Planning Commission: Scheduled for Monday, March 2, at 4:30 p.m. in the Public Service Center, Room 350. The agenda includes land survey applications for properties at 404-414 8th St S.
• Committee of the Whole (COW): Convening Tuesday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 380. A primary item for discussion is the Temporary Pre-Eviction Notice Extension Ordinance (2026-00099), which seeks to modify existing notification requirements for residential housing providers.
• Intergovernmental Relations Committee: Meeting Tuesday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss state and federal legislative priorities affecting the municipality.

Land Use and Zoning Notices

The City’s Planning Commission is currently reviewing several significant development applications. Active public notices include a proposal for a conditional use permit to establish a state-credentialed care facility at 2548 Pleasant Ave and a similar application for 800 5th St SE. Additionally, a public hearing is set for March 12 regarding a variance request for a cannabis dispensary at 726 Central Ave NE, specifically concerning a proposed shared entrance with non-cannabis businesses.

Public Health Advisories and Deadlines

The Minneapolis Health Department and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have issued several updates active as of today:

• Public Health Recruitment: The Minneapolis Public Health Advisory Committee begins a special recruiting cycle today, March 1. This cycle will run through March 31, seeking community members to provide input on routine and emergency public health needs.
• Immunization Guidance: Effective today, MDH has updated its official immunization schedules. The state department is now aligning its recommendations with professional medical associations, moving away from certain previous federal guidelines to provide clearer science-based information for local families.
• Blood Pressure Awareness: Health officials are urging residents to regularly monitor their blood pressure. This advisory follows recent data identifying hypertension as a primary health risk factor in the Twin Cities metro area.

Public Works and Winter Parking Status

Minneapolis Public Works confirms that a Snow Emergency is not currently in effect. Normal parking rules apply citywide. However, property owners are reminded that city ordinances require sidewalks to be cleared of ice and snow within 24 hours of a snowfall for residential properties and within four daytime hours for all other properties to ensure pedestrian safety and accessibility.