411 West First Street  
City of Duluth  
Duluth, Minnesota 55802  
Meeting Agenda  
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, February 23, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
ROLL CALL  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council  
1.  
Attachments:  
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION  
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD  
RESOLUTIONS TABLED  
BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING)  
2.  
RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TO ISSUE  
AN EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER INSTITUTING A TEMPORARY  
STATEWIDE PROGRAM OF FINANCIAL RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION  
TO FAMILIES DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY OPERATION METRO SURGE  
(REPLACEMENT)  
Sponsors:  
Clanaugh and Durrwachter  
Attachments:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
3.  
RESOLUTION REVISING THE LIST OF HIGH PRIORITY BRIDGES IN  
THE CITY OF DULUTH.  
Attachments:  
4.  
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VEIT & COMPANY, INC.  
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE “LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT  
- SPIRIT VALLEY” PROJECT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$5,960,738.00.  
Attachments:  
5.  
6.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MSA  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL  
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR  
2026 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACE PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$1,564,265.00.  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NORTHLAND  
CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, A DIVISION OF MATHY  
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE PALM STREET STORMWATER  
POND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 2208, IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $7,087,000.00.  
Attachments:  
7.  
8.  
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES FOR  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2026 GAS BLANKET PROJECT FOR MAINS  
AND SERVICES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$1,329,885.00  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES FOR  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -  
EAST HILLSIDE 1 PROJECT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO  
EXCEED $8,972,447.50.  
Attachments:  
9.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DRESSER GAS  
METERS FROM NATURAL GAS SOLUTIONS NORTH AMERICA, LLC.  
FOR THE AMOUNT OF $131,039.00.  
Attachments:  
BY COUNCILOR JOHNSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)  
10.  
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR AND STATE  
LEGISLATURE ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY FINANCIAL  
ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED  
BY OPERATION METRO SURGE.  
Sponsors:  
Nephew and Johnson  
11.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A FEDERAL  
RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT OF UP TO $200,000 TO  
SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE CROSS CITY TRAIL BETWEEN  
REDRUTH STREET AND SOUTH 67TH AVENUE WEST.  
Attachments:  
12.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A REGIONAL TRAIL  
PROGRAM GRANT OF UP TO $300,000 TO SUPPORT  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CROSS CITY TRAIL BETWEEN REDRUTH  
STREET AND SOUTH 67TH AVENUE WEST.  
Attachments:  
13.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A FEDERAL  
RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM EQUIPMENT GRANT OF UP TO  
$75,000 TO PURCHASE A NEW PUMP FOR THE RIVER STATION TO  
SUPPORT SNOWMAKING AT THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN NORDIC  
CENTER.  
Attachments:  
14.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA  
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR A FEDERAL  
RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM EQUIPMENT GRANT OF UP TO  
$75,000 TO PURCHASE A NEW PUMP FOR THE MAIN STATION TO  
SUPPORT SNOWMAKING AT THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN NORDIC  
CENTER.  
Attachments:  
END OF CONSENT AGENDA  
The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:  
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)  
15.  
RESOLUTION AMENDING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT C20604  
WITH DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER  
AUTHORITY FOR THE OPERATION OF MINNESOTA SLIP  
PEDESTRIAN DRAW BRIDGE DURING YEAR 2026 FOR AN ANNUAL  
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,000.  
Attachments:  
16.  
17.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HANOVER  
INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE AT THE COST  
NOT TO EXCEED $370,000.  
Attachments:  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH  
AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO INSURE CERTAIN DULUTH AIRPORT  
AUTHORITY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE CITY’S  
PROPERTY AND BOILER INSURANCE POLICIES.  
Attachments:  
BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING)  
18.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF AN  
AGREEMENT WITH SFM RISK SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE THIRD-PARTY  
ADMINISTRATION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR  
A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $75,936.  
Attachments:  
BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)  
19.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE A PAY  
EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.  
Attachments:  
BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)  
20.  
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE VACATION OF A SLOPE AND FILL  
EASEMENT, EFFECTING LOTS 70, 72, AND 74, DULUTH PROPER  
FIRST DIVISION, EAST FIFTH STREET.  
Attachments:  
BY COUNCILOR DESOTELLE (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)  
21.  
RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT  
HENDRICKSON, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL  
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES  
FOR THE WEST SUPERIOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,  
TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $3,424,100.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF  
$6,333,651.00.  
Attachments:  
22.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A  
STIPULATION AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION  
CONTROL AGENCY RELATED TO ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF MINN. R.  
7050.0210, GENERAL WATERS OF THE STATE, FOLLOWING THE  
TISCHER CREEK FISH KILL.  
Attachments:  
23.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE  
NATURAL RESOURCES DAMAGES ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT  
WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY AND THE  
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE  
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $190,000.  
Attachments:  
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:  
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)  
24.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE DULUTH CITY  
CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XXXIX REGARDING  
STEWARDSHIP OF CITY RESOURCES AND THE COMMUNICATION  
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH  
RESPECT TO ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION  
LAWS WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH (REPLACEMENT).  
Sponsors:  
Randorf  
BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE  
CITY OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY PARCELS IN THE DULUTH  
HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD FROM RESIDENTIAL-TRADITIONAL (R-1)  
TO RESIDENTIAL-PLANNED (R-P).  
Attachments:  
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS  
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS