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.
Oct. 20, 2026
Mixed Culture Brewery
Business license application overview
We are seeking feedback for Mixed Culture Brewery. If approved, it will be a brewery taproom with on-site beer production and limited food items. They intend to provide occasional live music inside only. They would also have growlers and cans available for purchase to take off site.
Applicant details
Name (legal entity): Mixed Culture, LLC
Address: 4461 Minnehaha Ave.
Ward: 12
License details
Current license(s): None
Requested license(s): On Sale Taproom with Sunday Sales, Limited Entertainment and Off Sale Growler license
Interior seating: 50, Exterior seating: 40 on private patio
Proposed hours inside: Monday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location of public hearing
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 Supervisor Max Cervantes
- In person at the public hearing
Oct. 20, 2026
Wheelhouse Studio
Business license application overview
We are seeking feedback for Wheelhouse Studio, a 3,400-square pottery studio in the Waterbury Building in Northeast Minneapolis. It’s equipped with 20 pottery wheels and 3 kilns. It offers 24-hour verified member access, four private studios, classes and workshops, and community events for local residents and artists.
Applicant details
Name (Legal Entity): Wheelhouse Studio LLC
Address: 1121 Jackson St NE, #120-121
License details
Current license(s): None
Requested license(s): Extended Hours of Operation
Current hours inside: Monday- Friday 10a.m. to 8p.m. and Saturday- Sunday 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Proposed hours inside: 24 hours daily
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 Beth Dominguez
- In person at the public hearing
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We welcome feedback on business licenses being considered by the City.
Contact us
Max Cervantes
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Beth Dominguez
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