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Council approves Nicollet Avenue public restrooms after debate over staffing and funding
Summary
The Minneapolis Budget Committee approved an amendment to create public restrooms on Nicollet Avenue, funding up to five units from the Value Capture District Fund and assuming $700,000 in contract and staffing costs. The measure passed 10–1; councilmembers debated ongoing operating costs and staffing.
Council Member Cashman moved and the Minneapolis Budget Committee approved Amendment 29 to create public restrooms on Nicollet Avenue, using ongoing funding from the Value Capture District Fund. The motion carried in a roll-call vote, 10–1.
Supporters, including Council Member Chowdhury, said the proposal would improve access for transit riders and downtown visitors and pointed to models used in other cities. Cashman told colleagues that $700,000 could fund "up to 8 bathrooms" based on…
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