City Council

The Council makes the laws that govern the City. Each Council Member is elected from one of thirteen separate wards.
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Find your ward or Council Member

If you live in Minneapolis, one of the 13 Council Members represents your ward.
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City Council information

Legislative Information Management System (LIMS)

We publish information on every agenda item considered by City Council in LIMS. Visit LIMS to:

  • Learn when City Council meets
  • See what the meeting is about
  • Watch meetings live or at anytime on YouTube
  • Review what happened at past meetings

Meeting calendar

We publish agendas two business days before the meeting. When we published an agenda, you’ll find it linked from the calendar.

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Council information

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Council Members

Council Members work with the Mayor to pass local laws, policies, and the City’s budget.

Legislative Department

We support City Council. Our department includes Offices of City Clerk and City Auditor.

Council leadership

At the start of each Council term, Council Members select their leaders.

Council committees

The City Council uses a committee system to consider legislative policy.

External Council appointments

Council Members serve on various boards, commissions, and committees.

Council rules

Learn about the rules that govern meetings of the City Council and its committees.

Legislative glossary

We define legal terms so you can better understand how the City government works.

Meetings

Find meeting calendars, agendas, and video.

Resources for people facing homelessness

Find resources for people who are at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.
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City Council

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Phone

612-673-2244

Office hours

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Address

City Hall
350 S. Fifth St., Room 370
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Council Chamber:  Room 380