Minneapolis file 2026-00914, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-08-21.
Latest action: Published
Roads near campus close for the event On September 3, 2026, streets around Gopher Garden will shut down for the University of Minnesota Athletics event, and the event can operate outside normal hours that day.
Traffic and parking affected near the U of M campus Drivers heading to or through the area near campus should expect detours and longer travel times on September 3, and nearby parking may be harder to find.
One-time exception sets precedent for future events Approving rule exceptions for this event could lead to more requests for similar permits, potentially causing more frequent road closures and extended hours in the campus area.
Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for the large commercial block event permit application submitted by the University of Minnesota Athletics to enable Gopher Garden to close roads and operate outside the hours permitted on September 3, 2026.
Read the official record for 2026-00914
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