Intergovernmental Relations

We lobby state and federal agencies on behalf of the City.
Director Katie Topinka
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How we work

We act as a liaison between the City and state and federal agencies.

The work we do

  • Analyze legislation
  • Lobby for the City
  • Share information with City leaders and departments
  • Propose policy alternatives to the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Committee of the City Council

See what we do

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IGR Committee

Find out how this committee oversees the City’s legislative platforms and priorities
Read about the committee

Related resources

Legislation files

2025 Minneapolis Legislative Agenda and Policy Positions

Metropolitan Council policy positions

Federal agenda

City oversight

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

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2025 end of session update

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Contact us

Intergovernmental Relations

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S.,
Room 301M
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Closed on City holidays

See list of City holidays