Official City Bulletin: February 19 Council Session and Community Advisories

Full City Council Meeting and Schedule Changes

The Minneapolis City Council will convene for a full session today, Thursday, February 19, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 380 of City Hall. This meeting concludes a modified legislative cycle designed to consolidate committee work into a "Super Committee of the Whole" format. This temporary restructuring was implemented to allow city staff and leadership to better respond to ongoing community needs. Residents are reminded that regular standing committee meetings for this period were canceled in favor of this streamlined approach to ensure city resources remain focused on immediate public safety and community stability.

Public Safety and Federal Enforcement Update

City leaders continue to monitor the status of federal immigration enforcement activities following recent announcements regarding a drawdown in personnel. While officials have expressed hope as federal agents begin to depart the region this week, the City remains committed to its status as a Welcoming City. Residents are advised that Minneapolis police officers and city employees do not participate in federal civil immigration enforcement under the city's separation ordinance. Support resources for impacted families, including legal services and emergency rental assistance, remain available through the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.

Public Health Advisory: Seeking Necessary Care

The Minneapolis Health Department and local medical providers are issuing a joint reminder for all residents to continue seeking essential medical care. There has been a documented decline in clinic visits for chronic conditions, prenatal care, and routine checkups due to recent community tensions. Health officials emphasize that clinics and hospitals remain safe spaces for all residents regardless of status. Many providers have expanded telehealth options and home-visit services to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, seasonal advisories remain in effect for respiratory illnesses including influenza and RSV. Residents are also urged to take precautions against hypothermia and frostbite during the current winter season.

Community Deadlines and Black History Month

The application window for the 2026 Cultural District Arts Fund (CDAF) remains open. Neighborhood groups and artists within the city’s seven designated Cultural Districts have until February 27, at 4:30 p.m. to submit their proposals for community funding. Furthermore, the City continues its month-long celebration of Black History Month. The 2026 theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations," features ongoing events organized by the Minneapolis Black Employee Network to honor the legacy and contributions of the Black community in Minneapolis.

Additional Public Meetings Today

In addition to the main Council session, several other public bodies are scheduled to meet this afternoon:

• Pedestrian Advisory Committee: 4:00 p.m., Room 100AB, Public Service Building.
• Charter Commission Government Structure Work Group: 4:00 p.m., Room 392, City Hall.
• Planning Commission Committee of the Whole: 4:30 p.m., Room 100C, Public Service Building.