Documenters report: Minneapolis City Council to vote Thursday on bathhouse ban, ShotSpotter contract

Minneapolis City Council's Public Health, Safety & Equity Committee approved an ordinance amendment to remove a 1988 bathhouse ban and update language to reduce stigmatization of LGBTQIA+ residents, with a 6-1 vote. The committee also advanced a one-year contract extension with ShotSpotter (now SoundThinking Inc.) for $2.9 million and passed measures supporting gender-inclusive restrooms and welcoming city policies.