Business, Housing & Zoning Committee
The Business, Housing & Zoning (BHZ) Committee approves applications from Minneapolis businesses. These include new and renewal applications.
Notice of Public Hearing
The public hearing is open to the public. It provides a chance to share your opinions and comments on the proposed application.
Committee approval
Ways to watch a committee meeting
You can watch a BHZ meeting on the City's YouTube channel or local cable TV.
Current public hearings
When we have items for you to review, we list them here.
Nov. 5, 2026
Memoire’s
Business license application overview
We are seeking feedback for Memoire’s, a full-service sit-down soul food restaurant with a soul food buffet on Sundays. It will also be an event center that will host themed events such as receptions and dances.
Applicant details
Name (Legal Entity): J’s Promotions, LLC
Address: 2201 44th Ave N
Neighborhood and ward: Victory, 4
License details
Current license: None
Requested license: On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, General Entertainment license
Inside seating: 170
Outside seating: 32 on private patio
Proposed hours inside: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Closed Mondays
Proposed hours outside: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location of public hearing
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Time
10 a.m.
Requirements
This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.
Comments
You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:
- Complete the online form
- Call Inspector Sara Grays
- In person at the public hearing
Nov. 17, 2026
Jujube
Business license application overview
We are seeking for Jujube's new full-service restaurant serving a Chinese-Texas BBQ menu with a complementing alcoholic beverage menu. No live entertainment; ambient background music only.
Applicant details
Name (Legal Entity): Jujube LLC
Address: 1100 2nd St. S.
License details
Current license(s): None
Requested license(s): On-Sale Liquor, No Live Entertainment with Sunday Sales License
Proposed hours: Their normal hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m Sunday through Saturday, but are applying to have the ability to be open to 1am occasionally for special or private events
Seating: Inside: 96
Location of public hearing
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 S. Fifth St.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Time
1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter
Requirements
This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.
Comments
You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:
- Complete the online form
- Call Inspector Mo Osman
- In person at the public hearing
Share your thoughts on a business license application
We welcome feedback on business licenses being considered by the City.
Contact us
Beth Dominguez
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Mohamud Osman
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Amy Lingo
Manager, Licenses and Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Business Licenses & Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Address
Public Service Building505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday