Notice of Public Hearing

Sept. 8, 2025

Notice of Public Hearing: 2027 License Fee Schedule

Minneapolis City staff is proposing no changes the 2027 fee schedule.

Review the proposed 2027 fee schedule

City Council's Business, Housing & Zoning Committee (BHZ) will consider the proposed fee adjustments at the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. You can attend the meeting to comment on the proposed fee schedule:

Place: Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380, 350 S. Fifth St.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Comments

You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:

• Complete the online form
• Call Business Licenses
• In person at the public hearing

Sept. 8, 2026
Tropico

Place

Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 S. Fifrth St.
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Time

1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Requirements

This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.

Comments

You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:

• Complete the online form
• Call Inspector Kristina Stichter
• In person at the public hearing

Business license application overview

We are seeking feedback on Tropico Colombian Street Food, LLC's request for a license to On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, with Limited Entertainment. If approved, they intend to offer traditional dishes and handcrafted cocktails and present live musicians, karaoke and DJs. They are moving to the Lumber Exchange Building from their previous location of 430 First Ave. N.

Applicant details

Name (Legal Entity): Tropico Colombian Street Food, LLC
Address: 10 Fifth St. S., Suite #1, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Neighborhood: Downtown West
Ward: 7
Zoning district: DT2

License details

Current license(s): None
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales, Limited Entertainment
Interior seating: 78
Proposed hours of operation: Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Nature of entertainment

The business plans to offer:

• Karaoke
• DJs
• Live music

July 21, 2026
Strange Loop Laboratory

Place

Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Time

1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Requirements

This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.

Comments

You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:

• Complete the online form
• Call Mohamud Osman
• In person at the public hearing

Business license application overview

We are seeking feedback on Strange Loop Laboratory’s request for a license to On Sale Wine, Strong Beer with General Entertainment. If approved, they plan to operate an indoor performing arts and cultural venue presenting live theater and dance, multi-media art exhibitions, and community-based arts programming located at Loring Corners, Suite 100.

Applicant details

Name (legal entity): Strange Loop Projects LLC
Address: 1629 Hennepin Ave Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-567-0888
Zoning District: DT1
Neighborhood and Ward: Loring Park / Ward 7

License details

Current license(s):  Theater License
Requested license(s):  On Sale Wine, Strong Beer with General Entertainment
Interior seating: 140, Exterior seating: N/A
Proposed hours of operation: Interior: 10 a.m. –  11 p.m.

Type of entertainment

General Entertainment means all kinds of entertainment, including music and dancing by customers. The business plans to offer:

• Theatrical performances paired with wine and strong beer
• Live theater
• Dance
• Multi-media art exhibitions
• Community-based arts programming