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, February 9, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

26-004

Meeting Minutes of the Duluth CIty Council

Attachments:

2026-01-26_City Council Minutes

REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION

OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

RESOLUTIONS TABLED

BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)

26-0061R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ACCEPT

GIFTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 OR

LESS.

Attachments:

Cover Memo

CONSENT AGENDA

BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)

26-0089R

26-0092R

26-0104R

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JANET KENNEDY

TO THE DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO

THE HOUSING TRUST FUND COMMITTEE.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ERIK BIRKELAND

TO DIRECTOR, PROPERTY, PARKS AND LIBRARIES FOR THE CITY

OF DULUTH.

BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-0072R

RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF NORTH 94TH AVENUE

WEST IN THE PLAT OF RIVER SIDE PARK 2ND ADDITION TO

DULUTH.

Attachments:

PLVAC-2509-0008 Cover Memo.pdf

Exhibit A - 94th Ave W.pdf

Exhibit B - PLVAC-2509-0008 Staff Report.pdf

BY COUNCILOR DESOTELLE (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)

26-0088R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 FORD VAN

WITH ENVIROSIGHT ROVER X SEWER CAMERA SYSTEM FROM

MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR0 THE AMOUNT OF $335,597.52.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Resolution Cover Memo

26-0090R

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NORTHLAND

CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH FOR THE LIFT STATION 3, 27, AND 40

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,149,200.00

Attachments:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE WESTERN

STAR TANDEM DUMP TRUCK CHASSIS FROM BOYER TRUCKS

SUPERIOR FOR THE AMOUNT OF $175,541.18.

Attachments:

Cover Memo

26-0097R

10.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO A PORT

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT WITH THE

MARITIME ADMINISTRATION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION FOR HALLETT DOCK 7 PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT

NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000.

Attachments:

11.

12.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROGRAMMABLE

LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLCS) FROM VAN METER, INC. FOR THE

AMOUNT OF $64,995.18.

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Cover Memo

26-0099R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR CLASS 5

GRAVEL FOR 2026 FROM NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF

DULUTH, FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $332,300.00

Attachments:

Exhibit A - Cover Memo

Exhibit B - 26-AA03 Bid Summary

26-0108R

13.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT

AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF W.

SUPERIOR STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,999,160.00.

Attachments:

Exhibit A

Superior St Project Map

Cover Memo

BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (PUBLIC SAFETY)

26-0079R

14.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF

REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF

PUBLIC SAFETY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,774.50 FOR

THE PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC VESTS.

Attachments:

Document A

Resolution Cover Memo_MN DPS BVP Reimbursement

BY COUNCILOR JOHNSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)

26-0083R

15.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO

AGREEMENT 24920 WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL

AGENCY (MPCA) TO SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRIC

VEHICLE CHARGING STATION AT ENDION STATION.

Attachments:

Cover Memo - MPCA - 26-0083R

Exhibit A

26-0095R

16.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT

L31034 WITH RW FERN ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY HALL

RESTROOM REMODEL PHASE ONE PROJECT, FOR AN INCREASE

OF $15,000.00 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$60,150.00.

Attachments:

Cover Memo - RW Fern - 26-0095R

Exhibit A

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:

BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING)

26-0105R

17.

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

2020-3-23_Exec Order 20-14

Cover Memo 26-0105R

Attachments:

BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-0084R

18.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO

ENTER INTO SUB-RECIPIENT FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH FOND

DU LAC TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, THE BOARD OF

TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND

UNIVERSITIES ON BEHALF OF LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE, AND

TRUE NORTH GOODWILL FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA’S

PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY BRIDGE TO HEALTHCARE CAREERS

GRANT.

Attachments:

Cover Memo FDLTCC LSC TNG P2P SFY26 SFY27 - Sub-recipient Agreemen

Attachment A - FDLTCC P2P SFY26 & SFY27 - Sub-recipient Agreement

Attachment B - LSC P2P SFY26 & SFY27 - Sub-recipient Agreement

Attachment C - TNG P2P SFY26 & SFY27 - Sub-recipient Agreement

26-0085R

19.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO

ENTER INTO A SUB-RECIPIENT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 709 DULUTH ADULT EDUCATION

FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH

THE STATE OF MINNESOTA’S PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY, DRIVE

FOR FIVE, AND WOMEN’S ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT GRANT

PROGRAMS.

Attachments:

Cover Memo ISD #709 DAE P2P, WESA, Drive for Five SFY26 SFY27 - Sub-re

Attachment A - ISD #709 DAE P2P, WESA, Drive for Five SFY26 SFY27 - Sub-

BY COUNCILOR JOHNSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)

26-0100R

20.

RESOLUTION CLARIFYING THE COMMUNICATION AND

ENFORCEMENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO ENFORCEMENT OF

FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION LAWS WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH.

Sponsors:

Johnson, Tomanek, Desotelle and Nephew

26-0101R

21.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH MJ COMPANIES LLC

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PERCH LAKE LANDING SITE

IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$276,750.00.

Attachments:

Cover Memo - Perch Lake Landing Site Improvements

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

BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)

26-005-O

22.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE DULUTH CITY

CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XXXIX REGARDING THE

COMMUNICATION AND ENFORCEMENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN

THE CITY AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO

ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION LAWS WITHIN THE

CITY OF DULUTH.

Sponsors:

Randorf

BY PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

26-003-O

23.

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:

Cover Memo PLUMA-2512-0007 .pdf

COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS