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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April 22, 2025

Fro Yo Soul

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Fro Yo Soul for an On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, General Entertainment license.  If approved, they intend to provide food and beverage service in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden under a contract with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.  The menu includes hot dogs, snacks, frozen yogurt, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, and hot chocolate.

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

Date:  April 22, 2025

Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Fro-Yo Soul LLC
Complete address: 110 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Telephone number: 612-220-8059 

Current license(s): Mobile Vehicle Food Vendor
Requested license(s): On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, General Entertainment

Zoning district
BFPA/Parks Built Form Overlay District
SH/Shoreland Overlay District
UN2/Urban Neighborhood District AA

Neighborhood and ward: Lowry Hill:  7

Seating: Interior: N/A, Exterior: N/A

Proposed hours of operation: Interior:  N/A, Exterior:  11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Nature of Entertainment: General Entertainment:  All forms of legal entertainment and patron dancing.  The applicant intends to provide a three-piece jazz band and various other live music performances, lawn games, yoga sessions and other wellness and community 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 Craig Eliason. If you would like to participate in the public hearing by telephone, instructions are on the City Clerk’s website.

April 22, 2025

Mothership Pizza Paradise

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding Mothership Pizza Paradise's application for a Permanent Expansion of Premises to Sidewalk Café License. Mothership Pizza Paradise is adding a sidewalk café license to its existing liquor license. The new Sidewalk Café License can accommodate 36 seats for its patrons. If approved, Mothership Pizza Paradise plans to offer both alcoholic beverages and food. 

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

Date:   April 22, 2025
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Mothership Pizza Paradise LLC
Complete address:  5057 France  Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410  
Telephone number: 612-237-7674

Current license(s): On-Sale liquor with Sunday Sales with No Live Entertainment. 
Requested license(s): Permanent Expansion of Premises to a Sidewalk Café License 

Zoning district: CM3
Neighborhood and ward: Fulton/13

Hours of operation:
Interior: Tuesday- Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; closed Monday.
Exterior: Tuesday -Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 

Nature of Entertainment: No Live Entertainment: No entertainment other than the use of radio, television, electronically reproduced music and jukebox. The applicant intends to provide ambient, prerecorded, background music.

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

April 22, 2025

Fair State Brewery

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Fair State Brewery for a Permanent Expansion of Premises license.  If approved, they intend to expand into the adjacent property and back patio to provide a larger space for patrons

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

Date:  April 22, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Fair State Brewing Cooperative
Complete address: 2506 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Telephone number: 612-444-3209

Current license(s): Off-Sale Malt and Brewery License
Requested license(s): Permanent Expansion of Premises

Zoning district: CM4
Neighborhood and ward: Holland, Ward 1

Proposed hours of operation (Interior and Exterior):  

Mon-Thu: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sun: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Seating:

  • Interior: 1,254 sq. ft.
    • Seating: 60 seats
  • Exterior: 900 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.

April 22, 2025

Habanero Tacos

Purpose:  To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Habanero Tacos for a “On-Sale Wine, Strong Beer” license.  If approved, they intend to add wine and strong beer to their already established restaurant that serves Mexican food. 

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

Date:  April 22, 2025
Time:  1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's Name (Legal Entity): Habanero Tacos Grill LLC
Complete Address:  3223 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
Telephone Number:  612-354-7034

Current License(s):  Restaurant
Requested License(s):  On-Sale Wine, Strong Beer, No Live Entertainment

Zoning District: CM2
Neighborhood and Ward: Longfellow and Ward 9 

Seating:

  • Interior: 32
  • Exterior
    • Private Patio, 4 seats
    • Sidewalk Cafe: NA

Proposed Hours of Operation:

  • Interior: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily
  • Exterior:
    • Private Patio 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Daily
    • Sidewalk Café: NA

Nature of Entertainment: No Live Entertainment:  No entertainment other than the use of radio, television, electronically reproduced music and jukebox.  The applicant intends to provide no entertainment at this location.

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

April 22, 2025

Royalston Square

Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application from Royalston Square for a Rental Hall license.  If approved, they intend to offer their space for rent to private events such as corporate events and weddings.

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

Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Applicant's name (Legal Entity): Entourage Event Group LLC
Complete address: 501 Royalston Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Telephone number: 612-564-3777

Current License(s): None
Requested License(s): Rental Hall License

Zoning District: DT1
Neighborhood and Ward: North Loop, Ward 5

Area: Interior, 31,937 sq. ft.

Proposed hours of operationInterior, 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Nature of entertainment: Entertainment will be limited and hired by clients.

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.

Contact us

Mohamed Ismail

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Phone

612-673-3904

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Craig Eliason

Community Planning & Economic Development

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Mohamud Osman

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2498

Address

Public Service Center
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Steven Daniels

Community Planning and Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2129

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building 
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

 

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