Buys land for police training and wellness center

Minneapolis file 2026-00339, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-03-26.

Latest action: Referred to staff by City Council

What it does

City acquires four properties on south Minneapolis Minneapolis buys four parcels on 59th and 60th Streets West and Pleasant Avenue to build a Community Safety Training and Wellness Center for police department operations.

The bigger picture

Centralizes police training in a dedicated facility Consolidating training and wellness programs into one location may improve officer readiness and mental health support, but depends on how the center is designed and staffed.

What to watch

No details on center's scope or future operating costs The resolution covers only land acquisition; the bill does not specify what training programs or wellness services the center will offer, how many officers it will serve, or what the ongoing budget will be.

Official summary

Passage of Resolution amending the 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026Capital Improvement Appropriation Resolutions to increase the appropriation for the Property Services capital fund(04100-9010923) by $6,100,000 of revenue for the site acquisition intended fora Community Safety Training and Wellness Center (CPSD23).

Read the official record for 2026-00339

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