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June 24, 2025

Regulation of Tobacco Products  

The Business, Housing & Zoning Committee (BHZ) of the Minneapolis City Council will consider an ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 281 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Commercial Tobacco and Related Products, amending provisions related to prohibited sales and location restrictions of licensed tobacco dealers.

Place:  Public Service Center, Room 350, 250 South 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

View the proposed Tobacco Products Location Restrictions and Prohibited Sales 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. 

June 24, 2025

River City Tavern

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from River City Tavern for an On Sale Liquor license with Limited Entertainment and Sunday Sales.  If approved, they intend to open a restaurant with breakfast and brunch service that features live music from local blues, jazz, and R&B bands. 

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

Date:   June 24, 2025
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): PNM Group LLC 
Complete address:  200 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Telephone number: 612-220-4939

Current license(s): none
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor with Limited Entertainment and Sunday Sales

Zoning district: CM2
Neighborhood and ward: Hawthorne, Ward 5

Seating: Interior: 128, Exterior: None

Proposed hours of operation:
Interior:  Monday through Sunday 8 a.m. –  12 a.m.
Exterior:  Not Applicable

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 including live local bands (blues, jazz, R&B, etc), karaoke, poetry, comedy, charitable bingo, and occasional community outdoor events

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 Sara Grays. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

June 24, 2025

Hard Times Cafe

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Hard Times Café for a Street Café License. If approved, they intend to operate a seasonal street café that will include a platform on parking spots directly in front of the café.

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

Date:  June 24, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Hard Time Café, Inc
Complete address: 1821 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Telephone number: 612-478-1095

Current license(s): Restaurant License
Requested license(s): Street Cafe

Zoning district: CM3
Neighborhood and ward: Cedar-Riverside, Ward 6

Proposed hours of operation: Daily: 8 a.m.- Midnight

Seating:

• Interior: 5,280 sq. ft.
• Exterior: 168 sq. ft.
  • Private Patio: 40 seats

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 Mohamud Osman.