Notice of Public Hearing

The purpose of the public hearing is to gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the proposed application.

Business, Housing & Zoning Committee

The Business, Housing & Zoning (BHZ) Committee approves applications from Minneapolis businesses. These include new and renewal applications.

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Sept. 30, 2025

Klassics Kitchen & Cocktails/Cream Cafe by Klassics

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Klassics Kitchen and Cocktails for a Limited Entertainment upgrade. If approved, they intend to provide entertainment including DJs, and live music.

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

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

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Klassics Kitchen & Cocktails/Cream Cafe by Klassics

Complete address: 428 S. 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Telephone number: 612-353-5938

Current License(s): On Sale Liquor, No Entertainment with Sunday Sales
Requested License(s): On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales

Hours of operation:
Interior: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Exterior: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Zoning District: DT1
Neighborhood and Ward: North Loop, 3

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 live music and disc jockeys.

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

Sept. 30, 2025

Bellecour

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Bellecour for a On Sale Liquor, No Entertainment with Sunday Sales license. If approved, they intend to open a French inspired bistro with a bakery, café and dining menu.

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

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

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Bellecour Café LLC
Complete address: 107 N 3^rd Ave N Suite A, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Telephone number: 763-413-8887

Current license(s): N/A
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor, No Entertainment with Sunday Sales , Sidewalk Cafe

Zoning district: DT1
Neighborhood and ward: North Loop, 3

Seating: 79 total, Interior: 2585 sq ft, 71 seats, Exterior: Private patio, 265 sq ft, 8 seats

Proposed hours of operation:
Interior & Exterior: Daily, 7 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Nature of Entertainment: No Live Entertainment: No entertainment other than the use of radio, television, electronically reproduced music and jukebox.

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

Sept. 30, 2025

Amending the ordinance relating to liquor and beer licensing application and procedures

The Business, Housing & Zoning Committee (BHZ) of the Minneapolis City Council will consider an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Liquor and Beer, amending alcohol license application provisions to clarify and consolidate processes in order to remove barriers:

Chapter 360 In General
Chapter 362 Liquor Licenses
Chapter 363 Wine Licenses
Chapter 366 Beer Licenses

Place: Public Service Center, Room 350, 250 South 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Date: Sept. 30, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

View the proposed liquor and beer licensing application 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.