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Council votes to return George Floyd Square concept to full council after weeks of competing proposals
Summary
Council member Jenkins' motion to return the George Floyd Square concept layout to the full council for consideration on Dec. 11 passed 8–5 after extended debate. Members and community groups disagree over a staff 'flexible mixed‑use' layout, a community‑led 'pedestrian mall' idea and a new Community Vision Council proposal; town hall Dec. 2 and CNI presentations Dec. 4 will inform next steps.
The Minneapolis City Council narrowly voted on Nov. 20 to return consideration of the George Floyd Square concept layout (file 2024‑01336) to the full council so members can consider competing proposals in the council’s final meeting of the term.
Council member Jenkins moved the measure, saying the motion would allow the full council to consider the flexible/mixed‑use concept plan that had previously been on file if a separate pedestrian‑mall option is found to be non‑viable. The motion prompted an extensive floor debate that…
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