Minneapolis Budget Committee, Public Hearing
Date Monday, October 19, 2026
Time 6:05 pm
Location Room 380, Public Service Center, 250 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415
The Minneapolis City Council is in the process of passing a new budget for 2027. Each year, the mayor and city leaders decide how to support various city departments and program areas. Read the Mayor’s Recommended Budget.
We need your voice to secure funding and activate our commercial corridors!
As city leaders begin to discuss next year’s budget investments, there’s an opportunity to highlight the importance of Lake Street and advocate for funding that would support small businesses and nonprofits. Show Up Extra Early To Sign Up To Speak!
Why this Matters
In recent years, the budget debate process has led to hundreds of thousands of dollars being allocated to benefit the Lake Street corridor. This includes investments in:
Business Technical Assistance
Building Improvements
Violence Interrupters
Community Safety Centers
Social Services
Road Construction Relief for Businesses
Community/Economic Development
We encourage you to comment especially if you:
Have public safety concerns
Received a license fee waiver or refund
Are waiting for support from the City of Minneapolis following Operation Metro Surge
Individuals wishing to make remarks should do so in person by:
Attending the public hearing (see above for info)
Email comments to councilcomment@minneapolismn.gov
You can also help by calling or emailing your Minneapolis City Council Member and Mayor Frey and asking them to invest in the future of Lake Street.
If you have comments or questions about this budget process, please contact:
Russ Adams
Manager, Corridor Recovery Initiatives, Lake Street Council
612-438-6338
russ@lakestreetcouncil.org
Yusra Mohamud
Business Outreach Specialist, Lake Street Council
612-295-1515
yusra@lakestreetcouncil.org