Minneapolis file 2026-00864, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-25.
Latest action: Published
Event space owners apply for one license now Venues that host parties, weddings, or shows file one application instead of separate ones for rental halls and amusements.
City reduces paperwork and speeds up venue approvals Combining two license types into one cuts red tape and makes it faster for event spaces to open or expand.
Rules for what venues can and cannot do unclear The new single license may blur which safety rules apply to private parties versus public shows, potentially creating confusion about what owners must do.
Passage of Ordinanceamending Title 13, Chapter 266of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to Licenses and Business Regulations: Rental Halls, amending, repealing and adding provisions related to rental halls and places of entertainment to create an event center license allowing for the hosting of both public and private events.
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