Policy 8.03

Part 1. Background

Faculty, staff, students, and visitors parking their vehicles on Minneapolis College property are expected to obey parking signage and conform to all applicable regulations.

Vehicles parked contrary to regulations may be issued citations with penalties ranging from warnings to monetary fines. Vehicles in restricted areas may be towed without warning at the owner’s expense. Parking in a payroll deduction (employees only) surface lot without pre-paying through payroll deduction is considered theft of state services. Employees on payroll deduction may only park one vehicle on campus at any given time using their payroll deduction options.

Part 2. Campus Parking Areas

Parking Ramp: The parking ramp is the principal authorized parking facility for employees, students, and visitors. Employees, students, and visitors are encouraged to display a vehicle parking permit.

Surface Lots

Contractor Lot: The Contractor lot on the corner of Hennepin and Laurel Avenues is for approved contractors or vendors use only. Contractor parking is coordinated by making arrangements through the parking ramp office.

Kopp Hall Loading Dock: K Building loading dock is restricted to faculty and staff who have current payroll deduction for their parking fees. Faculty and staff who park in the K Building loading dock must display a current Minneapolis College parking permit at all times.

MEC Building (Lot E): This surface lot is restricted to Faculty and Staff who have current payroll deduction for their parking fees. Faculty and Staff that park in Lot E must display a current Minneapolis College payroll deduction parking permit at all times.

Restricted Parking Areas: Several areas on campus are designated/signed as restricted parking areas such as No Parking, Fire Lane, or Handicapped Parking. Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed and towed without notification.

Part 3. Enforcement of Parking Policies

Minneapolis College's Public Safety Department is responsible for enforcing parking rules and regulations. All employees, students and visitors are required to comply with college parking policies.

Non-Payment of Fines

Failure to pay parking fines is a violation of college policy. Vehicles on record with two or more unpaid parking fines and no remaining appeal options may be towed without warning at the owner's expense. Additionally, students may have a hold placed on academic records until payments are received.

Appeal of Citations

Only unpaid citations may be appealed. The appeal form is available at the Public Safety Office, AskMe Desk or on the parking website. Appeals must be filed within fifteen (15) business days of the date the citation was issued. The Director of Public Safety and/or the Vice President of Finance and Operations will make the decision on all appeals. All decisions related to appeals are final.

Payment of fines must occur within the fifteen (15) business day window, unless an appeal has been filed.  In the event of an unsuccessful appeal, the citation must be paid within fifteen (15) business days of the decision.  All fines are to be paid in person or by mail to the Minneapolis College Business Office, 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403. A copy of the citation must accompany payment.

Owner(s) Title: Vice President of Finance and Operations

Date of Adoption: 7/1/1999 (Not Verified)

Date of Implementation (if different from adoption date): N/A

Date Last Reviewed: 5/6/2026 (Comprehensive Review)

History and Subject of Revisions: 5/6/2026 (Comprehensive Review. Updated Parking Area section, which included removing information regarding parking near the Fine Arts and Wells Center Incline areas and removing all information regarding off-campus locations. Increased appeal and fine payment windows to fifteen business days. Other minor changes.), 4/22/2024 (Limited Review), 10/4/2005   

Regulatory Authority (e.g. Minnesota State policy, federal or state law): N/A