Briefing
Metropolitan Council (Mar 17, 2026) approves consent agenda, confirms multiple appointments, and advances housing, public health, and infrastructure measures
Meeting held Mar 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Metropolitan Courthouse; 34 council members present. Mayor submitted State reporting forms for 2026 General Obligation bonds totaling $600,670,000. Council approved the Consent Agenda including multiple grants and appropriations, confirmed numerous board and commission appointments, advanced zoning and planning ordinances on second and third reading, and acted on resolutions addressing homelessness, public health, and infrastructure. Notable votes: adoption of RS2026-1827 (beer permit distance exemption) and passage of several third-reading zoning bills; BL2026-1294 (one-time water/sewer bill credit) was deferred to Budget & Finance Committee.
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