The Minneapolis Business, Housing and Zoning Committee on Sept. 30 approved multiple routine items and individual license requests during its consent and public-hearing segments.

Consent agenda: The committee approved consent items 6 through 11, which included one new liquor license, 40 liquor-license renewals, acceptance and authorization of Spring 2025 Brownfield grants, a quality-of-life grant for animal shelter housing updates, a modification to a previously authorized loan for the Dreamland on 30th project, and scheduling a public hearing for an ordinance related to permanent cannabis events. Committee members voted the consent agenda by voice vote and the motion carried.

Liquor and sidewalk-cafe license — Belcourt (107 3rd Ave. N, Ward 3): Max Cervantes of Licenses and Consumer Services presented an application for Belcourt Cafe LLC (dba Belcourt) for an on-sale liquor license with Sunday sales and a sidewalk cafe license; the business proposed 71 indoor seats and 8 outdoor sidewalk seats and hours of 7 a.m.–1 a.m. The North Loop Neighborhood Association submitted one support comment and two concerns about outdoor speakers; the applicant said it does not intend to immediately provide outdoor speakers and would mitigate any future speakers to minimize noise. The public commenter Gavin (applicant representative) described the planned French bistro and bakery. Council Member Cashman moved approval and the committee approved by voice vote.

Liquor license upgrade — Classics Kitchen and Cocktails (428 S. Second St., Ward 3): Max Cervantes presented an application from Classics LLC (dba Classics Kitchen and Cocktails) to upgrade an existing on-sale license to allow limited entertainment (DJs and live musicians on certain days; no patron dancing). The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association submitted one letter of support and staff reported no significant complaint history. Owner Gerard spoke in support. Vice Chair Charlie moved approval and the committee approved by voice vote.

Judicial hearing / license verification — Camden Social & Gig Garden (4601 Lindell Ave. N): The committee heard a staff summary that the matter was a statutorily required revocation due to nonpayment of taxes; staff said informal documentation of payment had been received and formal documentation was expected in time for the council meeting. The committee forwarded the item to the full City Council without recommendation.

Votes: The consent agenda and both liquor-license items passed by voice vote; the Camden Social matter was forwarded without recommendation. The committee later approved the rental-tier oversight ordinance (reported separately) by roll call (five ayes, one no).