Areaway removal assessment proposed for downtown

Minneapolis file 2026-01237, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-11-05.

Latest action: Approved by Climate & Infrastructure Committee

What it does

Your property tax bill covers areaway removal costs If you own property between 1800 1st Ave S and 110 18th St E, the city will assess you a share of the $584,371 cost to remove underground areaways from your block.

The bigger picture

Stormwater and street safety may improve after removal Removing areaways can reduce flooding and trip hazards on the street above while improving how the block drains and functions.

Official summary

Passage of Resolution adopting and levying the special assessments in the amount of $584,371.03 for the areaway removal between 1800 1st Ave S and 110 18th St E.

Read the official record for 2026-01237

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