City Notice Roundup: Council Deliberates Eviction Rules and Traffic Safety Results

City Council Committee Meetings and Today’s Schedule

Today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the City of Minneapolis is hosting a series of legislative meetings to address community safety, housing, and infrastructure. The Committee of the Whole (COW) is scheduled to convene at 9:30 a.m. in Room 380 of City Hall. This meeting, chaired by Council Member Aurin Chowdhury, serves as a primary forum for the full council to discuss complex policy issues before they move to a final vote. Following this session, the Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the same location to coordinate on state and federal legislative priorities.

For residents interested in transit and sustainability, two advisory bodies will meet later this afternoon. The Bicycle Advisory Committee is set to gather at 4:00 p.m. in Room 100AB of the Public Service Building, while the Community Environmental Advisory Commission will meet at 4:00 p.m. in Room 132 of City Hall to discuss local climate initiatives and environmental policy recommendations.

Legislative Highlights: Housing and Traffic Safety

A significant item on today’s legislative agenda is the Temporary Pre-Eviction Notice Extension Ordinance. This proposed amendment to the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances aims to temporarily extend the required notice period for evictions, providing tenants with additional time to seek legal counsel or rental assistance. The move is part of the city’s broader strategy to maintain housing stability amid ongoing economic pressures.

Additionally, city officials will review the 2025 Annual Report for the Traffic Safety Camera Pilot program. Early results from the pilot intersections indicate a marked improvement in road safety, with data showing a reduction of more than 50% in drivers exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph or more. The council will evaluate these findings to determine the future of automated enforcement and its role in reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Public Health and Service Advisories

The Minneapolis Health Department has opened a special recruitment cycle for the Public Health Advisory Committee. Active from March 1 through March 31, this recruitment period seeks new members to provide community perspective on city health services and emergency preparedness. Residents are encouraged to apply to help guide the department’s response to local health challenges.

Regarding winter operations, the City of Minneapolis confirms that no Snow Emergency is currently in effect for Tuesday, March 3. Normal parking regulations are being enforced across all neighborhoods. While light snowfall remains a possibility later in the week, current accumulation levels do not require emergency plowing or parking restrictions. Residents are advised to continue monitoring official channels for any changes in status.

General Community Notices

City leadership recently celebrated a milestone in local development, as Minneapolis surpassed $1 billion in construction permit value for 2025, marking the 15th consecutive year of reaching this threshold. Notable projects currently underway include significant renovations to the North Commons Park Community Center and the expansion of the Native American Community Clinic. Looking ahead, a public hearing regarding the Willard Park Improvements Concept Plan is scheduled for March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board headquarters.