Administrative decisions

We explain the types of decisions and how to appeal.

Types of decisions

The decision may be one or a combination of the following orders.

Imposed

If the hearing officer finds that the City followed all laws and rules, the citation or assessment may be imposed. This means you must pay it.

Due date

  • Citation payments are usually due within 30 days of the hearing. The administrative hearing officer will tell you if you have a different due date.
  • Assessment payments are due by the end of the levy year. 

Reduced

The administrative hearing officer can impose a reduced amount.

Stayed

The administrative hearing officer may impose a citation but choose to stay it:

  • This means that under certain conditions, you would not need to pay the citation or part of the citation.
  • Note that you must meet all conditions of the stay, or you would have to pay the stayed amount.

Dismissed

The administrative hearing officer may dismiss the issue. This means that the City failed to meet the burden of proof, and you do not need to make a payment.

How to appeal

If you disagree with a decision, you can appeal it to a higher court. Due dates and timelines are important in the filing process.

Administrative citations

You can appeal decisions from administrative citation hearings to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Contact the court quickly to meet the filing due date.

See the Minnesota Court of Appeals

Special assessments

You can appeal decisions from special assessment hearings in Hennepin County District Court.

  • At the end of each levy year, the Minneapolis City Council votes to certify the year's assessments. This will take place on Nov. 20, 2025.
  • Within 30 days of that date, a notice of appeal must be served upon the Mayor or City Clerk of Minneapolis.
  • Within 10 days of serving notice upon the City, you must file a second notice with the Court Administrator of the District Court. 

See the Hennepin County District Court

Contact us

Administrative Hearings

Email Administrative Hearings

Phone

612-673-2306

Mailing Address

Administrative Hearings
505 Fourth Av. S.
Room 510C
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Hearing Room

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S.
Room 1A
Minneapolis, MN 55415