City Council hears staff reports on budget recommendations

September 14, 2026
City Council

As part of the Minneapolis City Council’s ongoing work of considering the Mayor’s 2027 Recommended Budget, City Council will hear nearly 40 presentations from City staff, which started on Monday, Sept. 14.   

City Council expects to hear from City staff about the potential impact of the Mayor’s recommendations on their operations. Below is a list of scheduled presentation topics. Available presentations can be viewed in the budget presentations file on LIMS.

Meetings will be recorded and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel and are subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information, see the City Council calendar.

Date and time Presentation topics

Monday, Sept. 14
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Office of Community Safety
  • Office of Public Service
  • Attorney's Office

Thursday, Sept. 24
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Health
  • Climate Legacy Initiative

Monday, Sept. 28
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Police

Monday, Sept. 28
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Regulatory Services
  • Homelessness Response

Tuesday, Sept. 29
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Community Planning and Economic Development
  • Minneapolis Public Housing Authority

Monday, Oct. 5
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Fire Department
  • Emergency Management

Tuesday, Oct. 6
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • 911/Emergency Communications
  • Neighborhood Safety
  • Civil Rights

Tuesday, Oct. 8
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Arts and Cultural Affairs
  • Information Technology 
  • Technology Improvement Plan

Friday, Oct. 9
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Mayor’s Office
  • Office of City Clerk
  • Office of City Auditor

Tuesday, Oct. 13
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree
  • Human Resources
  • Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Tuesday, Oct. 20
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • 311 Service Center
  • Neighborhood and Community Relations
  • Intergovernmental Relations Director

Thursday, Oct. 22
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Finance and Property Services
  • Communications
  • Assessing

Friday, Oct. 23
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Youth Coordinating Board
  • Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
  • Minneapolis Convention Center

Monday, Oct. 26
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Performance Management and Innovation
  • Public Works
Monday, Oct. 26
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Capital projects

Upcoming public hearings

In addition to these City presentations, City Council is expected to hold a number of public hearings in September and October.

The Truth in Taxation Hearing and budget adoption vote are expected to take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Learn more about the City Council’s role in the budget process.

A final budget plan must be adopted by at least seven affirmative votes and approved by the Mayor before the end of the year.

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