Notice of Public Hearing
The public hearing is open to the public. It provides a chance to share your opinions and comments on the proposed application.
Committee approval
The Business, Housing & Zoning (BHZ) Committee approves applications from Minneapolis businesses. These include new and renewal applications.
Ways to watch a committee meeting
You can watch a BHZ meeting on Council TV, the City's YouTube Channel and local channels.
Current public hearings
When we have items for you to review, we list them here.
Mar. 24, 2026
Raag Progressive Indian Restaurant
Place
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Time
9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter
Agendas and final locations are listed on the meeting calendar 48 hours in advance. Check the day and time of the meeting for Committee of the Whole.
Business license application overview
We are seeking feedback on Raag Progressive Indian Restaurant’s request to upgrade their level of entertainment. If approved, the applicant wants to upgrade their current entertainment license to a Limited Entertainment License. The applicant seeks to provide culturally focused lounge and music events, along with family- and kid-friendly events, to complement its role as a neighborhood dining destination at 50th & France. Programming will be conducted only during their existing licensed liquor service hours.
Applicant details
Name (Legal Entity): Seven Hills Restaurants LLC
Address: 3812 West 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: 952-405-8367
Zoning district: CM3
Neighborhood and ward: Fulton, Ward 13
License details
Current license(s): On-Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, No Live Entertainment
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales
Type of entertainment
Limited Entertainment includes things like: Poetry readings and storytelling, karaoke, DJs, live music, and group singing, but no dancing. The business plans to offer cultural nights such as Diwali and Holi (the Festival of Colors), kids- and family-focused lunches, and princess-themed events.
Requirements
This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.
Share your comments
You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:
- Complete the online form
- Call Inspector Ismail Mohamed
- In person at the public hearing
Share your thoughts on a business license application
We welcome feedback on business licenses being considered by the City.
Contact us
Mohamed Ismail
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Business Licenses & Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415