Archive for the ‘Policy’ Category

Proposed patio ordinance postponed

Council Member Tuthill pulls proposed ordinance that would change how patios operate in favor of creating task force to examine problems and potential solutions.

Man vs. Machine: 2011 Traffic Counts in Uptown

Man vs. Machine: 2011 Traffic Counts in Uptown

It’s so nerdy even nerds think it’s lame, but let’s celebrate it anyway: 2011 traffic counts are appearing on the City of Minneapolis Transportation Data Management System website! Automated counts have been conducted over the past couple weeks in the Uptown area, and some of the data have begun to pop up on the TCDS [...]

Outdoor patio ordinance moves on to full city council

Outdoor patio ordinance moves on to full city council

The Regulatory, Energy, and Environment Committee of the Minneapolis City Council voted to send the proposed outdoor patio ordinance changes to the full City Council with no recommendation.

More on outdoor patio ordinance

More on outdoor patio ordinance

Uptown restaurateurs met with Council Member Tuthill and Minneapolis Licensing to discuss the proposed outdoor patio ordinance that would change how outdoor areas operate. OurUptown examines the meeting and provides some additional insight.

Updated outdoor patio ordinance being considered

The City Council will consider changes to their outdoor area ordinance in June. Learn more about some of those changes and learn how to share your opinion.

Two ordinances may impact alcohol in Uptown

Two ordinances may impact alcohol in Uptown

The Southwest Journal reports that Council Member Meg Tuthill proposed two new ordinances designed to further regulate alcohol sales and the behavior of those drinking in areas outside of Downtown, like Uptown.

Food trucks coming to Uptown soon?

Food trucks coming to Uptown soon?

Uptown City Council Member Meg Tuthill has asked for input on the possible expansion of mobile food trucks and carts to the Uptown area. There are a number of opportunities and concerns that relate to these vendors. OurUptown.com tries to sort some of it out.

Mobile food vendors coming to Uptown?

Mobile food vendors coming to Uptown?

In 2010, the City of Minneapolis opened Downtown to mobile food vendors, which brought numerous food trucks to the food scene. City Hall intended to open up the rest of the City potentially after one year. What could it mean if restrictions are lifted?

West Calhoun LRT Station integration

West Calhoun LRT Station integration

Light rail transit is proposed to connect West Calhoun in Uptown to Downtown Minneapolis and the southwest Suburbs. How will the line tie into the community? A few suggestions on how to approach it.

Lake Street Promenade?

Lake Street Promenade?

Decks that sit on existing streets can extend sidewalks without requiring costly improvements. Could this be a way to create the Lake Street Promenade, as promoted in the Uptown Small Area Plan?