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Oct. 28, 2025

Cannabis Event permitting ordinance

The Business, Housing & Zoning Committee (BHZ) of the Minneapolis City Council will consider a ordinance amending Title 13 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations, adding a new Chapter 325 entitled “Cannabis Events” to establish a process to provide local approval for and to regulate and permit events held by state-licensed cannabis event organizers.

The public can give feedback on the proposed ordinance at an upcoming BHZ meeting:

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 S. Fourth St., Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Date:   Oct. 28, 2025
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

View the proposed cannabis event permitting ordinance

You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing to Public Comment - City of Minneapolis. 

If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, see the City Clerk’s instructions.  

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats contact Business Licensing. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311. 

Oct. 28, 2025

Cheba Hut Uptown Minneapolis

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from DBA for a On Sale liquor license.  If approved, they intend to casual dining sandwhich shop with occasional live music and DJ entertainment.

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:   Oct. 28, 2025
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity):  Mr. Good Times Uptown LLC

Complete address: 1118 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Telephone number:  662-706-1311

Current License(s):  N/A
Requested License(s): On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales and 2 a.m.

Seating: 63
Interior: 37
Exterior: Private patio: 26 seats

Hours of operation:
Interior:  Sunday-Thursday 10:30a.m. – 12a.m. & Friday- Saturday 10:30a.m. – 2a.m.
Exterior:  Private Patio Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Zoning District: CM4
Neighborhood and Ward: Lowry Hill East and Ward 10

Limited Entertainment: Limited Entertainment:  Entertainment limited to literary readings, storytelling, live solo comedians, karaoke, amplified or nonamplified music by a disc jockey or any number of musicians, and group singing by patrons of the establishment, with no patron dancing. This location plans to have TV, Karaoke, DJs, musician, comedians and music from speakers.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Inspector Alexis Sorensen. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

Nov. 13, 2025

Sip of Silk

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Sip of Silk for an Extended Hours of Operation license.  If approved, they intend to have their coffee house and café located at 333 Huron Blvd SE open till 11pm Sun-Thur and till midnight Fri-Sat. There will be no live entertainment and all seating is located indoors with only food and non alcoholic drinks available.

Place:  Public Service Center, 250 South 4th Street, Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date:   Nov. 13, 2025
Time:  10 a.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Sip of Silk Inc.
Complete address:  333 Huron Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Telephone number: 612-238-0080

Current license(s): Restaurant/ Food License
Requested license(s): Extended Hours of Operation License

Zoning district: CM3
Neighborhood and ward: Prospect Park-East River Road, Ward 2

Seating: Interior: 72

Proposed hours of operation:
Mon-Thur: 8 a.m. –  11 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 9 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or submit such in writing by contacting Ben Zinnel. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

Nov. 13, 2025

U Tobacco

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from U Tobacco for a Extended Hours of Operation license.  If approved, they intend to have their Tobacco and confectionary store open till 3am daily at 808 Washington Ave SE.

Place: Public Service Center, 250 South Fourth St., Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date: Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Zain Inc
Complete address: 808 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Telephone number: 612-400-1474

Current license(s): Tobacco Dealer and Confectionary Licenses
Requested license(s): Extended Hours of Operation License

Zoning district: CM3
Neighborhood and ward: Prospect Park-East River Road, Ward 2

Proposed hours of operation: 
Interior:  7:30 a.m. –  3 a.m. Daily

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews.  You are invited to express your opinions and/or comments in writing by contacting Ben Zinnel. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

Nov. 13, 2025

Babii Cajun

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Babii Cajun for an On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales and sidewalk Café licenses.  If approved, they intend to offer casual dining with occasional live music and DJ entertainment. They will offer seating for 38 patrons on a sidewalk cafe.

Place: Public Service Center, 250 S. Fourth St., Room 350, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Date: Nov. 13, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Babii Doll LLC
Complete address: 1221 Lake St W, Minneapolis, MN 55408 Suite 112
Telephone number: 763-900-2234 

Current License(s): N/A
Requested License(s): On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales, Sidewalk Cafe

Zoning District: CM4
Neighborhood and Ward: South Uptown and Ward 10

Seating: 119, Interior: 81, Exterior sidewalk cafe: 38 seats

Hours of operation: Interior:  Monday-Sunday 12 p.m. - 12 a.m., Exterior, sidewalk cafe 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Nature of entertainment: Limited Entertainment:  Entertainment limited to literary readings, storytelling, live solo comedians, karaoke, amplified or nonamplified music by a disc jockey or any number of musicians, and group singing by patrons of the establishment, with no patron dancing.  The applicant intends to provide Limited type of entertainment like TV, Karaoke, DJs, musicians, comedians and music from speakers. 

This application is subject to final approval of all ordinance requirements which may include zoning, health, criminal background, and financial reviews. You are invited to express your opinions and/or comments in writing by contacting Alexis Sorensen