411 West First Street

City of Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Meeting Agenda - 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, January 12, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

26-002

Meeting Minutes for the Duluth City Council

Attachments:

2025-12-15

REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

CONSENT AGENDA

BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-0001R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO

ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPT A

TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,568 FROM THE STATE OF

MINNESOTA, ACTING THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF

EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE

WEEKLY REQUIRED RECEPTION AND CAREER LAB DUTIES FOR

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF

OCTOBER 1, 2025 - JULY 31, 2028.

Attachments:

Cover Memo VRS Shared Reception and CareerLab JPA 10.01.25 - 07.31.28

VRS Shared Reception and CareerLab JPA 10.01.25 - 07.31.28

BY COUNCILOR KENNEDY (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

26-0025R RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2026.

BY COUNCILOR DESOTELLE (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)

26-0003R

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC FOR THE

PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS IN

YEAR 2026 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $489,330.00.

Attachments:

Exhibit B - 26-AA01 Bid Summary

Exhibit A - Cover Memo

26-0004R

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THUNDER BAY

CHEMICALS LTD FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 160,000

GALLONS OF LIQUID ALUMINUM SULFATE IN YEAR 2026 FOR A

TOTAL COST OF $267,952.00.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Cover Memo.

Exhibit B - 26-AA01 Bid Summary

26-0005R

RESOLUTION APPROVING DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEM’S THERMAL

ENERGY HOT WATER RATE FOR EASTERN CANAL PARK.

Attachments:

Cover Memo

26-0006R

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET

AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM ZENITH BASE CAMP, LLC, OVER,

UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE LINCOLN

PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Attachments:

Exhibit 1

Cover Memo

26-0007R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY

CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM ZENITH BASE CAMP, LLC,

OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE

LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.

Attachments:

Exhibit 1

Cover Memo

26-0021R

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO K&H EXCAVATING INC.

FOR THE CHAMBERSBURG AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

IN THE AMOUNT OF $434,234.00

Attachments:

Cover Memo

bid tab

Resolution Project Map

BY COUNCILOR JOHNSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)

26-0009R

10.

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM KWIK

TRIP, INC., FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL, WALKWAY AND TRAIL

PURPOSES OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL

PROPERTY IN THE IRVING NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE

CITY.

Attachments:

11.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MSA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES

RELATED TO THE DESIGN OF WAABIZHESHIKANA: THE MARTEN

TRAIL SEGMENT 7 PROJECT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $140,744.00.

Attachments:

Cover Memo - Marten Trail Seg. 7

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:

BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)

26-0031R

12.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMS THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILORS

DIANE DESOTELLE, WENDY DURRWACHTER AND JANET KENNEDY

TO THE DULUTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-0014R

13.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BOLTON &

MENK, INC. FOR A LAND USE STUDY OF THE FORMER LESTER

PARK GOLF COURSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,546.

Attachments:

Cover Memo 26-0014R

Table 26-0014R

Exhibit A

BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (PUBLIC SAFETY)

26-0002R

14.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING

AGREEMENT WITH LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS FOR AN ONLINE

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE ACCURINT VIRTUAL CRIME CENTER WITH

TRAX.

Attachments:

Resolution Cover Memo_LexisNexis

LexisNexis - AVCC and TraX - Schedule A

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

BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

25-037-O

15.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE

CITY OF DULUTH TO INCLUDE LOWER SECTIONS OF MILLER

CREEK AND COFFEE CREEK IN THE SHORELAND OVERLAY

Attachments:

PLUMA-2509-0006 Cover Memo

BY COUNCILOR DESOTELLE (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)

25-039-O

16.

AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR

HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY.

Attachments:

Cover Memo

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS