February 17, 2026 Committee of the Whole

Minneapolis Committee of the Whole · February 17, 2026

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Chair Oreen Choudhury called the Super Committee of the Whole to order and explained the temporary committee‑of‑the‑whole structure; clerks called roll and the chair confirmed a quorum (12 present). She announced the next full council meeting and streaming/captioning procedures.

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The Minneapolis Committee of the Whole met Feb. 17, 2026, heard three quasi‑judicial hearings (a temporary parking lot permit, a historic‑district siding appeal, and a fence‑height variance), extended review of two hotel liquor‑license renewals amid public testimony about ICE presence, approved a $7M small‑business relief package plus $2M amendment, and passed a temporary emergency procurement waiver with added reporting and sunset.

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