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
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Current public hearings
When we have items for you to review, we list them here.
July 7, 2026
Bill's Bait Shop
Place
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
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 Akbar R. Muhammad
- In person at the public hearing
Business license application overview
We are seeking feedback on Bill's Bait Shop request for a license for On Sale Liquor License with Sunday Sales with Limit Entertainment and Sidewalk Cafe. If approved, they plan to be a full service restaurant with a menu focused on fish along with burgers and hot dogs with outdoor seating
Applicant details
Name (legal entity): Bill's Bait Shop LLC
Address: 3101 42ND ST E Minneapolis MN 55406
Phone: 612-310-1391
Zoning District: BFC3 / RM1
Neighborhood and Ward: Ericsson Neighborhood, 12
License details
Current license(s): N/A
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor, Limited Entertainment with Sunday Sales
Interior seating: 48
Exterior seating: 18, Private Patio
Proposed hours of operation: Interior: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Exterior (Private Patio): 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Type of entertainment
Limited Entertainment only have ambient music playing in the background. On occasion, they may offer karaoke and trivia.
July 7, 2026
Bryant Lake Bowl
Place
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
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 Alexis Sorensen
- In person at the public hearing
Business license application overview
We are seeking feedback on Bryant Lake Bowl’s request for a license to expand their premise. If approved, they plan to expand the outside area for Bryant Lake Bowl which consists of a seasonal street café adjacent to the business along the public street frontage. The expansion will add approximately 180sqft for 16 outdoor seats within a designated and enclosed café area operating during the spring through fall season.
Applicant details
Name (legal entity): Splitsville Inc
Address: 810 Lake St W, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612-825-3737
Zoning District: CM3
Neighborhood and Ward: Lowry Hill East and Ward 10
License details
Current license(s): On Sale Liquor, General Entertainment with Sunday Sales and 2 a.m.
Requested license(s): Street Café and Permanent expansion
Interior seating: 250 Exterior seating: 0
Proposed hours of operation: Interior: n/a
Exterior hours: Street Café, Monday - Sunday, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m (Daily)
Type of entertainment
The business does not have entertainment on their street café but they do have a general entertainment inside the establishment.
July 7, 2026
Antojitos Ryan
Place
Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
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 Sara Grays
- In person at the public hearing
Business license application overview
We are seeking feedback on Antojitos Ryan request for a license to sell strong beer and wine with no entertainment offered. If approved, they plan to sell beer and wine at their Ecuadorian-American restaurant along side a full menu of entrees, appetizers, and desserts.
Applicant details
Name (legal entity): Antojitos Ryan.S LLC
Address: 1724 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-743-1917
Zoning District: CM2
Neighborhood and Ward: Folwell Neighborhood, Ward 4
License details
Current license(s): LIC427700 – Restaurant
Requested license(s): On Sale Wine with Strong Beer, No Entertainment
Interior seating: 60
Proposed hours of operation: Interior: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
Exterior hours: None
Type of entertainment
No Live Entertainment means only background music is allowed, like radio, TV, jukeboxes, or recorded music. No live shows or performances are allowed. The business plans to offer:
- Radio/TV and recorded music
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Contact us
Alexis Sorensen
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Akbar Muhammad
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
612-673-5864
Address
Public Service Building505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Sara Grays
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
Phone
612-673-2080
Fax
612-673-3399
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