City Council

The Council makes the laws that govern the City. Each Council Member is elected from one of thirteen separate wards.

City Council Members

If you live in Minneapolis, one of the 13 Council Members represents your ward.

Find your ward

See Council Members

The City Council is the City's legislative body. Council Members work together with the Mayor to pass:

  • Local laws and policies
  • The City’s annual budget
Minneapolis Council Members

Legislative Information Management System (LIMS)

We publish information on every agenda item considered by City Council.

See the history of each agenda item:

  • Meetings where it's on the agenda
  • Actions taken, the votes cast, meeting video, and minutes
  • Official acts adopted and approved by the Mayor

Council calendar

We publish agendas two business days before the meeting. When we published an agenda, you’ll find a link to it from the calendar.

See the meeting calendar

Council information

Search by keyword, file number, or official act number.

About City Council

Council leadership

At the start of each Council term, Council Members select their leaders.

Council committees

The City Council uses a committee system to consider legislative policy.

External Council appointments

Council Members serve on various boards, commissions, and committees.

Council rules

Learn about the rules that govern meetings of the City Council and its committees.

City Council powers and duties

We explain the City Council's official powers and duties.

Legislative glossary

We define legal terms so you can better understand how the City government works.