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Minneapolis City Council authorizes lawsuit against private property owner over encampment near school; vote 6‑4
Summary
After hours of debate about shelter capacity and housing‑first alternatives, the Minneapolis City Council voted 6‑4 to authorize the city attorney to sue property owner Hamoudi Sabri to abate a public‑health nuisance at 2716 East Lake Street and 2932 28th Avenue South.
The Minneapolis City Council on Monday authorized city attorneys to begin litigation against property owner Hamoudi Sabri over an encampment at 2716 East Lake Street and 2932 28th Avenue South, approving the request 6‑4 after more than an hour of debate.
Council member Vita moved the measure, which authorizes the city attorney's office to pursue legal and equitable remedies — including monetary damages and injunctive relief — against Sabri and any necessary related or responsible parties. Council member Palmisano seconded the motion. The roll call produced six ayes (Rainville, Vita, Koski, Jenkins, Palmisano, Osman) and four nays (Chavez, Chowdhury, Vice President Chugtai, President Payne).
City Attorney Anderson told the council the…
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