Minutes - City Council

411 West First Street

City of Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Minutes - Final

City Council

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Duluth City Council

is to develop effective public policy rooted in citizen

involvement that results in excellent municipal services and

creates a thriving community prepared for the challenges of the

future.

TOOLS OF CIVILITY: The Duluth City Council promotes the use

and adherence of the tools of civility in conducting the business

of the council. The tools of civility provide increased

opportunities for civil discourse leading to positive resolutions

for the issues that face our city. We know that when we have

civility, we get civic engagement, and because we can’t make

each other civil and we can only work on ourselves, we state

that today I will: pay attention, listen, be inclusive, not gossip,

show respect, seek common ground, repair damaged

relationships, use constructive language, and take

responsibility. [Approved by the council on May 14, 2018]

MN Statutes,13D.02. Members may participate by interactive

technology

Monday, June 29, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

ROLL CALL

All members present at Roll Call. Councilor Clanaugh joining remotely via

Microsoft Teams.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING(s)/APPEALS

The following spoke regarding the Lincoln Park Special Service District:

Cameron Kruger, Karin Kraemer, and Jason Rolfe.

PUBLIC HEARING(s)/APPEALS

No members of the public spoke regarding the Assessment Roll for Sanitary

Sewer Extension for Westwood Lane.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

26-019 MEETING MINUTES OF THE DULUTH CITY COUNCIL

Indexes:

Attachments: 2026-06-15_City Council Minutes

Motion to approve by Vice President Kennedy, seconded by Council Tomanek.

Motion carries unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION

FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (AGENDA ITEMS)

The following spoke regarding the UDC changes (26-019-O) and/or Downtown

Development Strategy (26-0450R): Nikolas Bayuk, Mickey Pearson, Shaun

Floerke, Linda Herron, Kristi Stokes, Matt Baumgartner, and Lisa Fitzpatrick.

The following spoke regarding the Police Chief Contract (26-0593R): Brandon

Parker, Justin Dean, Andrew St. Croix, Eleanor Dolan, and Joel Kilgour.

SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)

Kari Hedin spoke regarding the Duluth Natural Resources Program. Loren Martell

spoke regarding the Duluth School District and the recent changes at the Duluth

News Tribune.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve made by Councilor Tomanek, seconded by Vice President

Kennedy. Consent Agenda was approved unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)

26-0587R

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SANITARY

SEWER EXTENSION FOR WESTWOOD LANE AND REPLACING

RESOLUTION NO. 25-0058R.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

Exhibit A - Assessment Roll

Exhibit B - Updated Maps

This Resolution was adopted.

BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-0565R

RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN SEWER RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE

CONGDON NEIGHBORHOOD.

Indexes:

Attachments: PLVAC-2603-0002 Cover Memo.pdf

Exhibit A - Survey.pdf

Exhibit B - PLVAC-2603-0002 Staff Report and Attachments.pdf

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0572R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO

ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH, AND ACCEPT $50,000 IN FUNDS

FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DEED) TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT

AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE TO

SUCCESS PROGRAM.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Letter - Service to Success Grant 2026-2027

Exhibit A - Service to Success - DEED 06.22.26

This Resolution was adopted.

BY COUNCILOR DESOTELLE (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)

26-0524R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ACCESS AND SNOW REMOVAL

AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

20250803 Access and Snow Removal Agreement

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0566R

RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT

ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE MEDICAL DISTRICT LIGHTING

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 2338, IN THE

AMOUNT OF $58,330.00.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit A - Professional Engineering Agreement

26-0566R Cover Memo

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0570R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF UNITED STATES ARMY

CORPS OF ENGINEERS SECTION 569 PROJECT PARTNERSHIP

AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000 FOR THE TISCHER

CREEK TRIBUTARY 7 RESILIENCE PROJECT.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover memo

Exhibit A - Tischer Creek Tributary 7 PPA

Study Area Map Exhibit

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0576R

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET

AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY

OF MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL

PROPERTY IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO

COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit 1

Cover Memo-College St SU Easement

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0577R

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR UTILITY

PURPOSES FROM THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL

PROPERTY IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO

COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-College St Utility Easement

Exhibit 1

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0578R

10.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

AGREEMENT WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

MINNESOTA FOR IMPROVEMENTS ALONG COLLEGE STREET, AT

NO COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-College St Temporary License

Exhibit 1

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0580R

11.

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET

AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM 1600 WOODLAND, LLC OVER,

UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CHESTER

PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-1600 Woodland LLC Permanent Easement

Exhibit 1-1600 Woodland LLC

Exhibit 2-Map

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0581R

12.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH 1600

WOODLAND, LLC FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PROPERTY

ABUTTING ST. MARIE ST. IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD

NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-1600 Woodland LLC Temporary License

Exhibit 1-1600 Woodland LLC

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0582R

13.

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET

AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM MOUNT ROYAL PINES LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL

PROPERTY IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO

COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-MT Royal Pines Permanent Easement

Exhibit 1-MT Royal Pines Easement

Exhibit 2-Map

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0583R

14.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MOUNT

ROYAL PINES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE TEMPORARY USE

OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ST. MARIE ST. IN THE CHESTER

PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-Mount Royal Pines Temporary License

Exhibit 1-Mount Royal Pines

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0584R

15.

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET

AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM MOUNT ROYAL PINES III LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL

PROPERTY IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO

COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-MT Royal Pines III Permanent Easement

Exhibit 1-Mount Royal Pines III

Exhibit 2-Map

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0585R

16.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PLB LLC

FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ST. MARIE ST.

IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE

CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-PLB LLC Temporary License

Exhibit 1-PLB LLC

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0586R

17.

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET

AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM PLB LLC OVER, UNDER, AND

ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD

NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-PLB LLC Permanent Easement

Exhibit 2-Map

Exhibit-1 PLB LLC

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0588R

18.

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET

AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM TRJW, LLC OVER, UNDER, AND

ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD

NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-TRJW Permanent Easement

Exhibit 1-TRJW

Exhibit 2-Map

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0589R

19.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TRJW, LLC

FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PROPERTY ABUTTING ST. MARIE ST.

IN THE CHESTER PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE

CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-TRJW LLC Temporary License

Exhibit 1-TRJW LLC

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0597R

20.

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH AE2S TO INCLUDE AN EXPANDED PILOT STUDY

SCOPE FOR THE LAKEWOOD FILTER REHABILITATION, INCREASING

THE AMOUNT BY $67,970, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$454,529.00.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

Lakewood Filter Rehabilitation Map

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0598R

21.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO MNDOT

AGREEMENT NO.1061299, A MASTER UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH

THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICABLE

TO STATE PROJECT NUMBER 6981-26 ON TRUNK HIGHWAY

NUMBER 535.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

SP 6981-26 Agr 1061299 City of Duluth (Water) - Ames

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0599R

22.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO MNDOT

AGREEMENT NO. 1061300, A MASTER UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH

THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICABLE

TO STATE PROJECT NUMBER 6981-26 ON TRUNK HIGHWAY

NUMBER 535.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover memo

SP 6981-26 Agr 1061300 City of Duluth (Gas)

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0601R

23.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO

REQUEST AND ACCEPT FROM ST. LOUIS COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF

THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LAND IN THE

CHESTER PARK-UMD NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE USED FOR ROAD

PURPOSES.

Indexes:

Attachments:

Cover Memo-Authorizing acquisition of PIDs 010-2710-03660 and

010-2710-03670

Exhibit 1 - Legal Description for TF Parcels

Exhibit 2 - Map

This Resolution was adopted.

BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (PUBLIC SAFETY)

26-0561R

24.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A

GRANT FROM AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE

STATE OF MINNESOTA IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,200.00 FOR

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

Exhibit A - HMEP Grant Agreement

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0602R

25.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT

WITH THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD FOR DULUTH FIRE

DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY SUPPORT ABOARD THE UNITED

STATES COAST GUARD CUTTER SPAR.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

Exhibit A - USCG and DFD Agreement

This Resolution was adopted.

BY COUNCILOR JOHNSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)

26-0530R

26.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE

DULUTH BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMEN OF MINNESOTA THROUGH

2029 AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo_Duluth BCH Agreement

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0571R

27.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE PARK POINT RECREATION AREA PLAN.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo Adopting PPRA Plan

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0573R

28.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE

CONSERVATION CORPS MINNESOTA AND IOWA TO IMPLEMENT

THE MISSION CREEK FORESTRY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit 1

COVER MEMO_CCMI Mission Forest_6-29

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0574R

29.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBGRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE SOUTH ST. LOUIS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

AND THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR THE TISCHER CREEK TRIBUTARY 7

RESILIENCE PROJECT.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit 1_Subgrant Agreement

COVER MEMO_Grant Subagreement SWCD_6-29

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0590R

30.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE

LESTER-AMITY-HAWK RIDGE NATURAL AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN

AND FINAL DESIGNATION AS A NATURAL AREA.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover_Memo_Council_LAHR_DNAP

Exhibit 1_Lester-Amity-Hawk Ridge Natural Area Management Plan

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0596R

31.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT

HENDRICKSON, INC. FOR AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTE STUDY

IN THE AMOUNT OF $172,006.85.

Indexes:

Attachments: Resolution Cover Memo

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:

BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)

26-0593R

32.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL CEYNOWA

APPROVING NEW SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

Document A

Motion to approve made by Councilor Randorf, seconded by Councilor Forsman.

Motion carried 7-2 by roll call vote, Councilors Durrwachter and Clanaugh voting

in opposition.

RESOLUTIONS TABLED

BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)

26-0544R

33.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MATT MASSMAN

TO THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER

AUTHORITY

Item to remain on the table.

26-0546R

34.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF GERRY

GOLDFARB TO THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION

CENTER AUTHORITY

Motion to remove from the Table made by Councilor Forsman, seconded by

Councilor Tomanek. Motion to remove the Resolution from the table carried

unanimously by roll call vote (9-0). Motion to approve was made by Councilor

Forsman, seconded by Councilor Randorf. Motion to approve carried

unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

26-0547R

35.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JASON P. GRESH

TO THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY

Motion to remove from the Table made by Councilor Forsman, seconded by Vice

President Kennedy. Motion to remove the Resolution from the table carried

unanimously by roll call vote (9-0). Motion to approve was made by Councilor

Forsman, seconded by Councilor Randorf. Motion to approve carried

unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

26-0549R

36.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN GALL

TO THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY

Motion to remove from the Table made by Councilor Forsman, seconded by Vice

President Kennedy. Motion to remove the Resolution from the table carried

unanimously by roll call vote (9-0). Motion to approve was made by Councilor

Forsman, seconded by Vice President Kennedy. Motion to approve carried

unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-0450R

37.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF DULUTH’S DOWNTOWN

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo - Downtown Strategy.pdf

Downtown Development Strategy - Final Draft - reduced file size.pdf

Motion to remove the Resolution from the table made by President Nephew,

seconded by Councilor Randorf. Motion to remove the Resolution from the table

carried unanimously by roll call vote (9-0). Motion to approve made by President

Nephew, seconded by Councilor Randorf.

Motion to amend made by Councilor Desotelle, seconded by Councilor Clanaugh

to amend following under the 5th 'whereas' clause, adding: "WHEREAS, plans,

studies, and resolutions adopted by the city of Duluth related to climate resiliency

including Duluth's Climate Action Plan (2022-2027), Duluth's Climate Vulnerability

Assessment (2018) and resolution 21-0256R Declaring A Climate Emergency in

Duluth are important as we work to improve the health and sustainability of our

community." Motion to amend carried unanimously by voice vote (9-0).

Motion to approve as amended made by President Nephew, seconded by

Councilor Randorf. Motion as amended carried unanimously by roll call vote

(9-0).

BY COUNCILOR CLANAUGH (INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS)

26-0555R

38.

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF SERVICE

CHARGES WITHIN THE LINCOLN PARK SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT.

Indexes:

Attachments: 20260605 Cover Memo SSD ResOrd

Motion to remove the Resolution from the table made by Councilor Clanaugh,

seconded by Vice President Kennedy. Motion to remove the Resolution from the

table carried unanimously by roll call vote (9-0). Motion to approve made by

Councilor Clanaugh, seconded by Vice President Kennedy. Motion to approve

carried unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time:

BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)

26-021-O

39.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY

OF TAXABLE GRANT ANTICIPATION REVENUE NOTES IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,701,228 OF THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR

THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY UPON

TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLEDGING REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT

THEREOF.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

This Ordinance was read for the first time.

BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-022-O

40.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY

OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY PARCELS IN THE FORM DISTRICTS.

Indexes:

Motion to approve made by President Nephew, seconded by Councilor Johnson.

Motion to approve carried unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

BY COUNCILOR CLANAUGH (INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS)

26-020-O

43.

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE LINCOLN PARK SPECIAL

SERVICE DISTRICT.

Indexes:

Attachments: 20260605 Cover Memo SSD ResOrd

Exhibit A Lincoln Park SSD Operating Plan - May 2026

Exhibit B Proposed Lincoln Park SSD

Motion to approve made by Councilor Clanaugh, seconded by Councilor

Tomanek. Motion to approved carried unanimously by roll call vote (9-0).

COUNCILOR/ADMINISTRATION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

COUNCILOR/ADMINISTRATION PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS

ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Randorf, seconded by Councilor

Durrwachter. Meeting adjourned by unanimous voice vote (9-0). Meeting

adjourned at 7:58.