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City of Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Unofficial Actions

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, April 13, 2026

6:00 PM

Council Chambers

ROLL CALL

All members present at roll call. Councilor Tomanek joining by Microsoft Teams.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

This was approved.

26-012

MEETING MINUTES OF THE DULUTH CITY COUNCIL

Indexes:

Attachments: 2026-03-23_City Council Minutes Revised

Motion to approve the minutes made by Councilor Clanaugh, seconded by

Councilor Johnson. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION

FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (AGENDA ITEMS)

Speaking regarding Resolution 26-0248R was Julia Covert, Kärin White, Andrew

St. Croix, and Andrea Hanek.

SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)

Roy Hamlin spoke regarding an ordinance revision regarding vape shops he has

been researching.

Christy Rounds spoke regarding civility.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Councilor Johnson,

seconded by Councilor Forsman. A motion to pull Agenda Item 11 (Resolution

26-0248R) from the Consent Agenda was made by Councilor Durrwachter,

seconded by Councilor Clanaugh. Motion to pull Item 11 carried unanimously by

roll call vote. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 11 pulled carried

unanimously by roll call vote. President Nephew moved Item 11 to follow Item 19

on the Agenda.

BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)

26-0297R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT

AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY TO ASSIST WITH THE COST

TO COMPLETE A FACILTIES CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT (FCA)

STUDY AT THE DECC.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING)

26-0299R RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING.

Indexes:

Attachments: Gambling Premises, So SLC Fair Assn

This Resolution was adopted.

BY COUNCILOR DESOTELLE (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)

26-0184R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE FORD

TRANSIT T-250 UTILITY VANS FROM MIDWAY FORD FOR THE

AMOUNT OF $272,552.50 PER MINNESOTA STATE CONTRACT

T-175(5), CONTRACT NO. 265343.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit A - Cover Memo

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0185R

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE FORD

F-250 CREW CAB PICKUPS FROM MIDWAY FORD FOR THE AMOUNT

OF $160,921.11, PER MN STATE CONTRACT T-642(5), CONTRACT

NO. 259180.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit A - Cover Memo

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0221R

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS TO NORTHLAND

CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, A DIVISION OF MATHY

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ULLAND BROTHERS, INC. FOR

BITUMINOUS (HOT MIX ASPHALT) FOR STREET MAINTENANCE

ACTIVITIES FOR 2026 IN AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL OF

$429,500.

Indexes:

Attachments: Resolution 26-0221R Cover Memo

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0260R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT

L31293 WITH NORTHLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLP, FOR THE

IDEAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,TO INCREASE THE

AMOUNT BY $128,060.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $187,620.00.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover memo

Ideal Street 30-100% Design Work Plan

Project Location Map

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0270R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HOVLAND, INC. FOR

THE 2026 CITYWIDE PATCH AND SIDEWALK PROJECT IN THE

AMOUNT OF $371,774.52.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit A - Cover Memo

Exhibit B - Bid Summary

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0275R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN

INTERSTATE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2026 STREET

PRESERVATION PROJECT, MORLEY HEIGHTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF

$2,180,958.31.

Indexes:

Attachments: Exhibit A - Cover Memo

Exhibit B - Project Map

Exhibit C - Bid Summary

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0287R

10.

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MJ COMPANIES LLC FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT -

DENFELD 1 PROJECT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$1,199,565.00.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover memo

Location Map

Bid Tabulation

This Resolution was adopted.

BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (PUBLIC SAFETY)

26-0248R

11.

RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AND

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH (HRA) FOR THE

SERVICES AND FUNDING OF A PUBLICLY OWNED AND MANAGED

HOUSING COMMUNITY BASED POLICE OFFICER FOR FIVE YEARS

AND ACCEPTING A TOTAL OF $559,719 TO FUND SAID POSITION.

Indexes:

Attachments: Document A_PSA

Exhibit A_Job Description

Resolution Cover Memo_HRA Officer

(This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to follow Item 19) Motion to

approve was made by Councilor Tomanek, seconded by Councilor Johnson. A

motion to amend the contract duration from five (5) years to one (1) year by

Councilor Durrwachter, seconded by Councilor Desotelle. The motion to amend

failed 3-6 by roll call vote, Councilors Tomanek, Forsman, Johnson, Randorf, Vice

President Kennedy, and President Nephew voting in opposition. Motion on the

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

voting in opposition.

26-0258R

12.

RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF

TAYLOR CARDINAL VS. CITY OF DULUTH, IN THE AMOUNT OF

$75,000.00 PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT

AGREEMENT.

Indexes:

Attachments: 20260326 Exhibit 1

20260326 Cardinal Cover Letter

This Resolution was adopted.

BY COUNCILOR JOHNSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)

26-0274R

13.

14.

15.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT

L31294 WITH CONFLUENCE, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE PRILEY CIRCLE

RESTORATION PROJECT, FOR AN INCREASE OF $29,000.00 AND A

NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $384,135.00.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo - Confluence 26-0274R

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0293R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A COMMUNITY TREE

PLANTING GRANT OF $213,705 FROM THE MINNESOTA

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT

REPLACEMENT OF TREES LOST TO EMERALD ASH BORER AND

ESTABLISH A MORE RESILIENT URBAN FOREST.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo - Resolution to Accept CTP

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0294R

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

GREATER MINNESOTA LEGACY GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN LEGACY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo - Spirit 25-17 First Amendment

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

26-0295R

16.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR NON-EXCLUSIVE

AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN DULUTH LITTLE LEAGUE

INCORPORATED FOR THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FIELDS

BEHIND WADE STADIUM.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo_WLL Agreement

Exhibit A

This Resolution was adopted.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:

BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (FINANCE)

26-0272R

17.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

MAY 1, 2026 TO APRIL 30, 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,765,536 FOR

THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Randorf, seconded by Councilor

Johnson. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING)

26-0300R

18.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS LIQUOR

LICENSES.

Indexes:

Attachments: Temp Expansion, Duluth Cider

Temp Liquor, MNJOA Conference

Temp Liquor, Duluth Air Show

Temp Liquor, Duluth Drag Races

Temp Liquor, Oktoberfest

Temp Expansion, Lemon's Reef

Temp Liquor, Grandmas Inc.

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Durrwachter, seconded by Councilor

Clanaugh. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (PUBLIC SAFETY)

26-0261R

19.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE

A MASTER ENTERPRISE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS)

SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT WITH FIFTEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT

AGENCIES IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY

Indexes:

Attachments: Document A - Master Police RMS Subscriber Agreement

Resolution Cover Memo_RMS Master Subscriber Agreement_Final

Motion to approve was made by President Nephew, seconded by Councilor

Forsman. Motion passed 7-2 by roll call vote, Councilors Clanaugh and

Durrwachter voting in opposition.

BY COUNCILOR JOHNSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)

26-0249R

20.

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RACHEL CONTRACTING

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HILLSIDE SPORT COURT PARK SITE

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$1,369,367.50.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo - Hillside Sport Court Park Improvement Project

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Vice President

Kennedy. Motion to table was made by Councilor Randorf, seconded by

Councilor Clanaugh. Motion to table carried unanimously by roll call vote.

26-0271R

21.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEN-YEAR COOPERATIVE

AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR EQUESTRIAN

USE ON A PORTION OF THE MUNGER TRAIL, AT NO COST TO THE

CITY.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo-JPA with DNR

Exhibit 1

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Vice President

Kennedy. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.

26-0273R

22.

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BP BUILDERS FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHESTER BOWL CHALET

RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$3,254,735.00.

Indexes:

Attachments: Cover Memo - Chester Bowl Chalet Recontruction

Motion to approve was made by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Councilor

Clanaugh. Councilor Desotelle declared a conflict of interest and that she would

be recusing from this item. Motion passed 8-0, with Councilor Desotelle

abstaining.

RESOLUTIONS TABLED

BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)

26-0232R

23.

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO

THE PLANNING COMMISSION, DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY.

Motion to remove the item from the table was made by Councilor Forsman,

seconded by Vice President Kennedy. Motion to remove from the table carried

unanimously by roll call vote. Motion to approve was made by Councilor

Forsman, seconded by Vice President Kennedy. Motion carried unanimously by

roll call vote.

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