Duluth public meetings in 2024

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will discuss a water infrastructure surcharge under unfinished business, elect a vice president, and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of Water Infrastructure Surcharge
• Election of Vice President
• 2025 DPUC meeting schedule approval
• Approval of Nov. 19, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances to determine the 2025 budget and the sums to be raised by taxation for general purposes, the special parks fund, and the Duluth Transit Authority. The body is also deciding on various city contracts, personnel classifications, and legislative priorities for 2025.

• 2025 budget and tax levy ordinances for general purposes, special parks fund, and Duluth Transit Authority
• Contract for Circle K service station fuels for 2025 not to exceed $1,300,000
• Contract for Upper Lakeside Water Interconnect in the amount of $1,155,180.00
• Agreement with St. Louis County for $1,023,146.24 for employment and training services
• Expenditure of up to $967,000.00 for demolition of the Shopper’s Ramp

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

This meeting includes a public hearing and a resolution to authorize an option agreement with Union Gospel Mission, Inc. for developing an engagement center serving people experiencing homelessness in the Downtown neighborhood. Also on the agenda is a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Carleton Companies, Inc. for demolition of the Shopper’s Ramp at a cost not to exceed $967,000. The commission will also approve meeting minutes, cash transactions for November 2024, and adopt a schedule of regular meeting dates for 2025.

• Public hearing and resolution on option agreement with Union Gospel Mission for homeless engagement center (24D-52)
• Construction contract with Carleton Companies for demolition of Shopper’s Ramp, not to exceed $967,000 (24D-53)
• Adoption of 2025 regular meeting schedule (24D-54)
• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of cash transactions for November 2024

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda including an interim use permit for a vacation dwelling unit, a variance for front yard setback, and a minor subdivision. Public comment will be taken on non-agenda items. Commissioners will also receive reports from the Land Use Supervisor, Heritage Preservation Commission, and Duluth Midway Joint Powers Zoning Board.

• Interim Use Permit for vacation dwelling unit at 5727 Grand Ave by Bailey Builds
• Variance for front yard setback at 114 N 26th Ave E by Anne and David Hyopponen
• Minor subdivision at 2384 Becks Rd by Northeast Property Holdings LLC

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider approving the 2025 operation budgets for the Transit Authority, Economic Development Authority, and Airport Authority, along with the general city budget and tax levies. The meeting includes resolutions for capital improvement bonds, a $4 million police body camera system, and a $3.9 million capital equipment note.

• Approval of 2025 budgets for Transit, Economic Development, and Airport authorities
• Authorization for $4,035,622 police body camera system
• Authorization for $3,900,000 capital equipment notes
• Ordinance determining 2025 tax levy for general purposes
• Ordinance setting the 2025 city budget

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission will discuss parking configurations for the West Superior Street Redevelopment Zone and UMD-area on-street parking. The body is also considering a new monthly reserved stall rate for the Medical District Ramp East and a 2025 budget update.

• Parking configurations for West Superior Street Redevelopment Zone (PKC253)
• UMD-area on-street parking configuration affirmation (PKC249)
• Proposed monthly parking rate for Medical District Ramp East (PKC250)
• 2025 Parking Budget Update (PKC251)
• Accessible parking zone requests (PKC248)

Commission on Disabilities.

The Commission on Disabilities is holding a regular meeting on December 4, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural references and no specific decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM in Room 430 at City Hall.

Civil Service Board.

The Civil Service Board will consider approval of minutes from November 12 and review six job descriptions, including revisions for Engineering Technician, Fire Inspector, Firefighter, Lateral Firefighter, and Senior Engineering Technician, plus a new Water Plant Maintenance Operator position. Two informational items are designated non-public and excluded from the packet. No appeals are scheduled.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of revised Engineering Technician job description
• Review of revised Fire Inspector, Firefighter, and Lateral Firefighter job descriptions
• Review of revised Senior Engineering Technician job description
• Review of new Water Plant Maintenance Operator job description

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific action items, discussions, or decisions are listed in the provided document.

City Council

The city council will conduct second readings of ordinances establishing zoning and business regulations for adult-use cannabis. Other major items include a development agreement for an emergency shelter at Damiano of Duluth with up to $1 million in grants, authorization of an $8.1 million water utility revenue note, and a cleanup grant application for the Duluth Paper Mill expansion. The consent agenda includes over $7.7 million in grant anticipation notes and several purchase and contract approvals.

• Second readings of ordinances on adult-use cannabis zoning (24-057-O) and cannabis business regulation (24-056-O)
• Development agreement with Damiano of Duluth for an emergency shelter facility, awarding up to $500,000 city grant and $500,000 DEDA grant (24-0921R)
• Ordinance authorizing $8,116,359 general obligation water utility revenue note for water system improvements (24-060-O)
• Resolution authorizing cleanup grant application to Minnesota DEED for Duluth Paper Mill expansion (24-0905R)
• Consent agenda: four grant anticipation revenue notes totaling $7,736,120 (24-0911R through 24-0914R)

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing and consider a purchase and development agreement for the Welch Place project. They will also vote on resolutions to fund a visual media production incentive program, approve the DEDA 2025 budgets, authorize a construction contract for dredging the DECC seawall (not to exceed $860,612.75), and approve a development agreement with Damiano of Duluth, Inc. for an emergency center for people experiencing homelessness.

• Resolution authorizing a purchase and development agreement with Welch Place LLLP for the Welch Place project
• Resolution approving funding for the Duluth Production Incentive Program for visual media production and an administrative agreement with Upper Midwest Film Office
• Resolution approving the DEDA 2025 budgets (Operating, TIF Assistance, Capital Projects funds)
• Resolution authorizing a construction contract with Wren Works for DECC seawall dredging, amount not to exceed $860,612.75
• Resolution approving a development agreement with Damiano of Duluth, Inc. for construction of an emergency center for people experiencing homelessness

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will discuss a proposed water infrastructure surcharge. It will also review the WLSSD budget. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and updates from staff.

• Water Infrastructure Surcharge discussion
• WLSSD budget review
• Approval of Oct. 15, 2024 DPUC meeting minutes

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The November 13, 2024 meeting of the Duluth Human Rights Commission has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. No business will be conducted.

Civil Service Board.

The Civil Service Board will review and potentially approve revised job descriptions for Fire Inspector and Seasonal Utilities Laborer. The board will also receive non-public updates on eligible lists and audit status. No appeals or unfinished business are on the agenda.

• Review revised Fire Inspector job description
• Review revised Seasonal Utilities Laborer job description
• Non-public review of eligible lists
• Status of all new, pending, and complete audits (private data excluded)
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to support homelessness efforts, allocating $500,000 from the sale of the Cirrus Incubator building and requesting up to $500,000 from DEDA for a 120-bed temporary shelter at the Damiano Center. First readings of ordinances to regulate adult-use cannabis zoning and businesses are also on the agenda. Consent items include multiple contracts for lead water service replacements and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 24-0889R: $500k from Cirrus sale and up to $500k from DEDA for 120-bed shelter at Damiano Center
• Ordinance 24-057-O: First reading of adult-use cannabis zoning regulations
• Ordinance 24-056-O: First reading of cannabis business regulations
• Resolution 24-0865R: $2,053,690 contract for lead water service replacement projects
• Resolution 24-0871R: Public hearing and approval of tax increment financing for Brae View TIF District

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will review a proposed amendment to zoning regulations for adult-use cannabis and consider multiple interim use permits for vacation dwelling units. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the cannabis regulations and a consent agenda for several other land use requests.

• Public hearing on proposed cannabis zoning text amendments
• Interim Use Permits for vacation dwelling units at 1315 Minnesota Ave, 809 W 4TH St, and 1131 Denney Dr
• Shoreland Variance for a detached garage at 3709 W 4th St
• Variance for shoreland setback for public water access near Perch Lake
• Vacation of alleys within Dickerman's Division of Duluth

Commission on Disabilities.

The Duluth Commission on Disabilities is scheduled to meet on November 6, 2024, at 411 West First Street. The meeting agenda is currently available for review.

• Review of November 2024 agenda items
• Review of attachments for the November meeting

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission will review the revised 2024-25 snow emergency process and consider proposals for two new ten-minute drop-off zones on West Michigan and West Superior Streets. The agenda also includes updates on the 2025 parking fund budget and on-street parking.

• Revised 2024-25 snow emergency process presentation
• Proposal for ten-minute drop-off zone at 1720 West Michigan Street
• Proposal for ten-minute drop-off zone at 318 West Superior Street
• Update on 2025 parking fund budget
• On-street parking update

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions for the October 23, 2024, meeting.

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is meeting to vote on property conveyances and development agreements. The body will discuss the transfer of property to Twin Ports Testing, Inc. and JBJ Atlas Properties, LLC, and a redevelopment project in downtown Duluth.

• Property conveyance to Twin Ports Testing, Inc. and JBJ Atlas Properties, LLC
• Development agreement with Studio Cafe LLC for 22 W 1st Street in the amount of $140,000
• Consent to collateral assignment of development documents by Incline Plaza Development LLC in favor of SolPacific Income Fund, LLC

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will meet to review the 2025 budget for the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD). The body will also continue discussions regarding a water infrastructure surcharge.

• 2025 WLSSD budget
• Water Infrastructure Surcharge discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss several high-value financial items, including bonds and loans for Spirit Mountain and municipal water utility improvements. The body will also hold public hearings regarding the Downtown Waterfront Special Service District and business subsidies for Sofidel.

• Proposed $13,000,000 interfund loan for the Spirit Mountain restoration project
• Proposed issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024B, for approximately $7,790,000
• Proposed $500,000 grant agreement with The 1200 Fund, Inc. for a storefront loan program
• Proposed 3-year agreement with Call Tower for internet-based phone services for $122,928.12
• Proposed contract with Contour Inc. for lead water service replacements not to exceed $89,187.00

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The Duluth Human Rights Commission is scheduled to meet on October 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Room 430 of City Hall. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items or attachments provided.

• Meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024
• Location: Room 430, City Hall, 411 West First Street
• Meeting time: 5:30 PM

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider the final Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Sofidel America facility expansion. It will also review several permits and variances, including a concurrent use permit at 711 Martha St, a ramp reconstruction at 30 W Superior St, an interim use permit for a vacation dwelling at 822 E 4th St, and a shoreline setback variance at 3439 Minnesota Ave. Public hearings will be held for a dental clinic on West Arrowhead Rd and a tunnel car wash at 4250 Haines Rd.

• Final EAW for Sofidel America Duluth Facility Expansion (PLEAW-2408-0001)
• Concurrent Use Permit for stair and retaining wall at 711 Martha St (PLCUP-2409-0001)
• Concurrent Use Permit to reconstruct ramp at 30 W Superior St (PLCUP-2409-0002)
• Interim Use Permit for vacation dwelling at 822 E 4th St (PLIUP-2409-0006)
• Shoreline setback variance for deck at 3439 Minnesota Ave (PLVAR-2409-0006)

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission is meeting to discuss the 2025 Parking Fund budget proposal. The body will also consider a request for an on-street accessible parking zone and receive updates on off-street and on-street parking.

• 2025 Parking Fund budget proposal (PKC242)
• On-street accessible parking zone request (PKC241)
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

Commission on Disabilities.

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is reviewing development agreements for industrial and commercial projects. The body is also considering the conveyance of property for affordable housing developments.

• Development agreement with Sofidel America Corp. for the Duluth Paper Mill
• Development agreement with Studio Cafe LLC for 22 W 1st Street in the amount of $140,000
• Property conveyance to One Roof Community Housing for 67th Ave W
• Property conveyance to One Roof Community Housing for 8th Ave

City Council

The City Council is discussing proposed taxation sums for 2025, including general purposes, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and the Special Parks Fund. The body is also considering the renewal and implementation of the Downtown Waterfront Special Service District.

• Proposed 2025 taxation sums for general purposes, Special Parks Fund, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• Agreement with TKDA for 2025 street preservation engineering services not to exceed $369,072.00
• City Hall mechanical-electrical-plumbing project amendment increasing total not to exceed $3,737,097.00
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant of $111,600 for 2025 Towards Zero Deaths Project
• Ordinance amending Duluth City Code regarding snow emergencies and snowplowing

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will review and discuss a proposed surcharge for water infrastructure. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the August 20, 2024 minutes, a public comment period, and updates from staff. No decisions are noted beyond the surcharge discussion.

• Water Infrastructure Surcharge discussion
• Approval of August 20, 2024 DPUC meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Updates from staff

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will review and act on several land‑use items, including an interim use permit renewal, a minor subdivision, an easement vacation, and multiple variances. It will also consider a special use permit to fill a floodplain and a shoreland variance for Sofidel America at 100 North Central Avenue, followed by a public hearing on Sofidel’s environmental assessment worksheet. The commission will also address approval of previous meeting minutes and receive reports from various boards.

• Interim Use Permit Renewal at 728 South Lake Avenue (Kay Baker)
• Minor Subdivision at 4918 Peabody Street (Daniel Howe)
• Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation in the Kayak Bay Plat (Spirit Valley Land Company)
• Special Use Permit for Fill in a Floodplain at 100 North Central Avenue (Sofidel America)
• Public Hearing for Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Sofidel America (PLEAW-2408-0001)

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including accepting a $4,990,906.48 grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to retrofit the Palm Street stormwater pond. Other items include a $2,226,710.93 MPCA grant for 32nd Avenue West watershed improvements, a $649,000 purchase of two street sweepers, a $40,001 amendment to the professional services agreement with HKA Global, and an $80,154 addition to the crime victim services grant.

• Resolution accepting a $4,990,906.48 MPCA grant for Palm Street stormwater pond retrofit
• Resolution accepting a $2,226,710.93 MPCA grant for stormwater drainage improvements in the 32nd Avenue West watershed
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two street sweepers from MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $649,000
• Resolution amending the Professional Services Agreement with HKA Global, LLC, increasing the contract by $40,001 to a total not exceeding $120,001
• Resolution adding $80,154 to the Crime Victim Services Prosecutorial Grant for the victim services specialist position

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission is meeting to discuss the 2025 parking fund budget and updates to off-street and on-street parking. The body will also consider specific requests for accessible parking zones and a drop-off zone on 2nd Avenue East.

• 2025 Parking Fund budget update (PKC238)
• Proposal to convert a meter stall on 2nd Avenue East to a ten-minute drop-off zone (PKC237)
• On-street accessible parking zone requests
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority will vote on several resolutions, including a $500,000 grant agreement with the 1200 Fund to launch a storefront loan program. Other items include a $140,000 development agreement with Studio Cafe LLC for 22 W 1st Street, a modification to create Tax Increment Financing District No. 38, an update to the DEDA fee schedule, and a street and utility easement over Lester River Road. The board will also appoint a temporary executive director and approve cash transactions for November 2024.

• Resolution approving $500,000 grant agreement with the 1200 Fund for a storefront loan program
• Resolution authorizing a $140,000 development agreement with Studio Cafe LLC for redevelopment of 22 W 1st Street
• Resolution adopting a modification to the development program establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 38 and its TIF plan
• Resolution updating the Duluth Economic Development Authority fee schedule
• Resolution authorizing conveyance of a street and utility easement over Lester River Road property to the City of Duluth

City Council

The Duluth City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a grant application by Sofidel America Corp. for a Minnesota Investment Fund grant or rebate of up to $3.1 million. Other items include an amendment to a software agreement with Tyler Technologies increasing the contract to $724,111, and several procurement agreements for water infrastructure and city projects. The meeting also contains routine appointments and approvals of temporary liquor licenses.

• Resolution supporting Sofidel America Corp.'s application for a Minnesota Investment Fund grant/rebate of up to $3.1 million (24-0687R)
• Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Tyler Technologies agreement, adding $8,700 for a total contract amount of $724,111 (24-0658R)
• Resolution authorizing a sole source purchase of water meter parts from Badger Meter, Inc. for $152,119.42 (24-0644R)
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP for water main design services up to $59,450 (24-0660R)
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with St. Louis County for the 2025 chip seal project (24-0688R)

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary plat and a UDC map amendment. The body will also review several permit requests and determine if two projects align with the Comprehensive Plan for Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

• UDC Map Amendment from MU-N and MU-I to F-6 for areas along E 4th Street
• TIF Comprehensive Plan conformance for Sofidel America at 100 N Central Avenue
• TIF Comprehensive Plan conformance for Braeview at 404 E 5th St
• Preliminary Plat of Tract B in Harbor Highlands by One Roof Community Housing
• Special Use Permit for a cemetery at 3730 Martin Road

Parking Commission.

The commission will review requests for accessible parking zones and a proposed loading zone at 331 East 4th Street. The meeting also includes updates regarding both on-street and off-street parking.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests
• Proposal for a loading zone at 331 East 4th Street
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider several items including an easement vacation, a new vacation dwelling unit permit, and a dental office planning review. The meeting also includes a variance request for a detached garage and a discussion regarding TIF conformance at Sofidel America.

• Vacation of Easement at 1420 London Road
• Interim Use Permit for a New Vacation Dwelling Unit at 204 W House Street
• MU-I Planning Review for Dental Office at 1420 London Road
• Variance for Detached Garage at 4404 London Road
• TIF conformance at Sofidel America, 100 N Central Avenue

Duluth Citizen Review Board

This is a notice for the upcoming meeting of the Duluth Citizen Review Board. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority will review several resolutions regarding business agreements. These include a lease modification for Red Wagon Popcorn LLC, development agreement releases for Saturday Zenith, LLC and Ikonics Corporation, and an amendment to a license agreement with Amazon.

• Amending lease agreement with Red Wagon Popcorn LLC for Lighthouse Lot vending
• Partial release of development agreement for Saturday Zenith, LLC
• Certificate of completion and release of forfeiture for Ikonics Corporation
• First amendment to the license agreement with Amazon

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding public works, licensing, and property assessments. The agenda includes multiple contract approvals for city-wide sewer lining, parking ramp repairs, and lead service replacements.

• Contract with Veit & Company, Inc. for $1,299,965.00 for 2024 CIPP sanitary sewer lining
• Contract with Advanced Masonry Restoration, Inc. not to exceed $168,348.00 for parking ramp repairs
• Agreement with LHB, Inc. not to exceed $368,715.00 for Fairmont neighborhood lead service replacement
• Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. not to exceed $332,070.00 for Lincoln neighborhood lead service replacement
• Ordinance to reclassify 6 acres at Duluth International Airport from Mixed Use Business Park to Airport

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The commission will conduct a roll call and public comment period. The agenda includes the review of minutes from the April 16, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of April 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Duluth Human Rights Commission

This is a notice for the upcoming meeting of the Duluth Human Rights Commission. The agenda provided contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a TIF plan modification for Incline Plaza Phase 1 and funding for youth employment services. The agenda also includes applications for drinking water loans, road closures, and a $600,000 legal settlement.

• Modification to Development District No. 17 and establishment of TIF District No. 37 - Incline Plaza Phase 1
• Acceptance of $508,949 from Youthprise for the Homeless Youth Stipend Pilot Program
• Loan applications to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for lead service line replacements
• Closure of 92nd Avenue W. between Idaho Street and Hilton Street
• Settlement in Jared Fyle v. Tyler Leibfried and the City of Duluth for $600,000.00

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission will review several proposals regarding street parking zones and loading areas. The meeting also includes updates on off-street and on-street parking.

• Ten-minute drop-off zone at 1823 East Superior Street
• Conversion of meter stall at 32 East 1st Street to a loading zone
• Public parking rates for the new Eastern Medical District parking facility
• On-street parking update
• Off-street parking update

Commission on Disabilities.

This is a meeting agenda for the City of Duluth Commission on Disabilities. The provided document contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct second readings of two ordinances. One ordinance concerns dimensional standards for residential and mixed-use zones, while the other addresses the administration of the electrical code.

• Ordinance 24-011-O: Amending dimensional standards for Residential-Traditional, Residential-Urban, and Mixed Use-Neighborhood zones
• Ordinance 24-020-O: Amending Chapter 10, Section 26 to delegate electrical code administration and enforcement to the State of Minnesota

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding infrastructure, property acquisitions, and licensing. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances related to electrical code administration, street easements, and city administrator authority.

• Contract for 2023 Lead Water Service Replacement with Veit & Company, Inc. up to $2,861,207.00
• Engineering services for Railroad Street reconditioning not to exceed $163,225.00
• Construction engineering support for 2023 Lead Water Service Replacement up to $518,570.00
• Transfer of $14,507,890 and two contracts to the Duluth Economic Development Authority
• Acquisition of property in Lincoln Park neighborhood for $5,000

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including variances and interim use permits. The meeting includes the adoption of a final review for the Central High School Redevelopment Project. The commission will also discuss TIF district compliance for Incline Plaza Phase 1.

• Adoption of Final AUAR for Central High School Redevelopment Project at 800 E Central Entrance
• Compliance with TIF District No. 37 for Incline Plaza Phase 1
• Interim Use Permit for an Outdoor Living Site at 206 W 4th Street
• Variance from Shoreland Setback at 5730 London Road
• Minor Subdivision for Incline Village at 802 E Central Entrance

City Council

The City Council is considering various municipal actions including public works projects, collective bargaining agreements, and liquor license approvals. The agenda also includes several ordinances regarding city code amendments and land reclassifications.

• Raleigh Street reconstruction contract for $2,788,500.00
• 6th Avenue East Extension project contract for $3,822,500.00
• Brighton Beach Road reconstruction contract for $2,063,200.00
• Toshiba Business Solutions copier rental/maintenance for $10,648.81 monthly
• Welch Place Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan public hearing

Parking Commission.

The commission will review requests for on-street accessible parking zones. The meeting also includes updates regarding off-street and on-street parking.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests (KPC227)
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

Commission on Disabilities.

This is the agenda for the May 2024 meeting of the Duluth Commission on Disabilities. The provided document contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

City Council

The council will consider a $3.9 million transfer to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for affordable housing. The agenda also includes approving law enforcement software contracts and various municipal service agreements.

• $3.9 million transfer to HRA for affordable housing
• Up to $1,204,823 law enforcement records management software contract
• $341,422.54 grant for the Wadena West project
• Up to $16,817,100 port infrastructure development grant sponsorship
• Designation of Belanger Block as a heritage preservation landmark

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will meet to elect a new Vice President. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Citizens' Climate Lobby and updates from staff.

• Election of Vice President
• Presentation by Citizens' Climate Lobby
• Approval of March 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Duluth Human Rights Commission

This is a notice for the Duluth Human Rights Commission meeting held at City Hall. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to UDC text regarding dimensional standards for several zone districts. The agenda also includes map amendments for an air traffic control tower site and residential uses north of Bald Eagle Circle. Additionally, the commission will review the final AUAR for the Central High School Redevelopment Project.

• Proposed UDC Text Amendments to R-1, R-2, and MU-N zone dimensional standards
• Map Amendment for proposed Air Traffic Control Tower site
• Adoption of final AUAR for Central High School Redevelopment Project
• Lobby expansion review for Pier B Hotel at 800 Railroad Street
• UDC Map Amendment north of Bald Eagle Circle

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including a $8.1 million street preservation contract and a $8 million budget for Spirit Mountain. Other business includes appointments to city boards, property purchases, and ordinances regarding crossbow use.

• $8,181,240.00 contract to Ulland Brothers, Inc. for the 2024 Street Preservation Project
• $8,089,724 budget for the Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority
• $42,543 grant award for Duluth Police Department community service officer wages
• $261,836.00 agreement with AstroTurf Corporation for Wade Stadium turf replacement
• Purchase of real property in Lincoln Park neighborhood for $5,000

Parking Commission.

The commission will review requests for on-street accessible parking zones. The agenda also includes updates regarding both off-street and on-street parking.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

Commission on Disabilities.

The provided agenda contains only procedural information. No specific topics, discussions, or decisions are detailed in this document.

Duluth Citizen Review Board

This is a notice for the upcoming meeting of the Duluth Citizen Review Board. The provided agenda document contains no specific discussion items or proposed actions.

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority will consider several resolutions regarding real estate transactions in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The agenda also includes updates to development agreements for the Urbane Duluth project and a revenue sharing agreement with the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority.

• Acquisition of property in Lincoln Park from Belanger 1916, LLC
• Conveyance of property in Lincoln Park to Festies, Inc.
• Tariff revenue sharing agreement with Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority
• Amendments and assignments related to the Urbane Duluth project
• Approval of February 2024 cash transactions

City Council

The Duluth City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city infrastructure, including lead water service line replacements and gas blanket projects. The meeting also includes discussions on liquor licenses, community center developments, and updates to local ordinances.

• Contract for 2024 gas blanket project at various locations ($1,130,715)
• Grindline Skateparks contract for Gary New Duluth Community Center Phase IV ($945,416)
• Lead water service line replacement loans for Gary and Lincoln Park neighborhoods
• July 4 fireworks display agreement (not to exceed $60,000)
• Ordinance to rename James Street to Katherine Lane

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion or decision items.

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission is reviewing applications for small wireless telecommunications facilities at ten city locations, which would allow new equipment on existing structures. The body will also hold a public hearing for a Superior Choice Credit Union site plan and consider a zoning map amendment north of Bald Eagle Circle that could change land-use rules for residential properties. A separate hearing addresses the Central High School redevelopment project, though no decision is scheduled for that item.

• Concurrent Use Permits for small wireless facilities by MasTec Network Solutions at locations including 5300 Oneida Street and 1220 N Arlington Avenue
• Planning Review hearing for a Superior Choice Credit Union site at 3 W Central Entrance
• UDC Map Amendment to change zoning from R-1 to R-P north of Bald Eagle Circle by Newhaven LLC
• Variance request to reduce shoreland setback from 150' to 75' at 7210 Fremont Street by Lake Superior Zoo
• Public hearing on a draft AUAR for the Central High School Redevelopment Project (no decision scheduled)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including large contracts for lead water service replacements in the Gary and Lower Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The agenda also includes grant applications for park improvements and purchases of public safety equipment.

• Contract award to Veit & Company, Inc. for Gary neighborhood lead water service replacement up to $3,884,762.00
• Contract award to JMF Construction, Inc. for Lower Lincoln Park (West) lead water service replacement up to $3,678,805.71
• Purchase of 48 public safety mobile radios from Motorola Solutions through Baycom, Inc. for $302,814.72
• Grant application to the MN DNR for up to $350,000 to support the Hillside Sport Court Park Plan
• Purchase of a mini-caliber unmanned robotic vehicle from ICOR Technologies, Inc. for $74,327.56

Commission on Disabilities.

The provided text contains only the meeting header for the Duluth Commission on Disabilities on March 6, 2024. It does not list any discussion topics, public hearings, votes, or action items. The body convened at City Hall but no further details are included in the supplied document.

• No specific agenda items, rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

Parking Commission.

The commission will review requests for on-street accessible parking zones. The agenda also includes updates regarding both off-street and on-street parking.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests (KPC225)
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed in the record.

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider a conditional agreement for property conveyance in the Woodland neighborhood. The agenda also includes several administrative actions regarding bylaws, officer elections, and purchasing policies.

• Conditional agreement with Big Hill, LLC for $185,000 property conveyance in Woodland
• Appointment of Dan Markham to the DEDA
• Election of 2024 officers
• Amendment of DEDA bylaws
• Renewal of parking lot license agreement through April 30, 2029

City Council

The City Council will review multiple resolutions including property insurance, liquor licenses, and infrastructure projects. Items include funding for recreation trails, school redevelopment, and urban forest management.

• Property insurance contract with Hanover Insurance Company up to $298,200
• Development agreement with HNH, LLC for Western Woods Division
• Archaeological services for Central High School site redevelopment up to $133,064
• Dredging for DECC seawall via AMI Consulting Engineers in $74,100
• West Superior Street reconstruction contract increase of $45,557.62

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The commission will review the January 16, 2024, meeting minutes and address unfinished business regarding water public education. The agenda also includes a new business item concerning a WLSSD year-end adjustment.

• Approval of January 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Water public education discussion
• WLSSD year-end adjustment

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The provided agenda for the February 14, 2024, Duluth Human Rights Commission meeting contains only procedural information. No specific topics or decisions are documented in the text.

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is considering resolutions regarding maintenance dredging at the DECC seawall. This includes an agreement with AMI Consulting Engineers P.A. for plans and specifications. The agenda also includes a proposed $575,000 fund transfer to support the project.

• Engineering services agreement with AMI Consulting Engineers P.A. for $74,100
• Transfer of $575,000 from Storefront Loan Program Fund 867 to DEDA Operating Fund 860
• Maintenance dredging project to allow cruise ships to berth at the DECC seawall

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission is reviewing a new helipad at 1012 E 2nd Street and a text amendment regarding vacation dwelling units in RR-1 and RR-2 districts. The agenda also includes several wireless telecommunications facility permits and various land use requests.

• Planning review for a new helipad at 1012 E 2nd Street
• Text amendment regarding vacation dwelling units in RR-1 and RR-2 districts
• Wireless telecommunications facility permits by MasTec Network Solutions
• Interim use permits for vacation dwelling units on Missouri Avenue and Cambridge Street
• Historic resource designation at 2401 W 6th Street

City Council

The City Council will consider the issuance of up to $4,100,000 in General Obligation Steam Utility Revenue Bonds. The agenda also includes a development agreement for the Incline Plaza project and various equipment purchases for public works and police departments.

• Issuance of General Obligation Steam Utility Revenue Bonds up to $4,100,000
• Development agreement for the Incline Plaza project
• Purchase of eight 2024 Ford Police Interceptors for $342,199.04
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Van for $315,947.09
• Vacating the 49th Avenue East right-of-way at Crosley Park Addition

Commission on Disabilities.

The provided agenda text contains only procedural information and does not list specific topics, discussions, or decisions for this meeting.

Parking Commission.

The commission will discuss updates regarding on-street and off-street parking. The meeting also includes a continuation of discussion on the West Superior Street redevelopment project.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests
• West Superior Street redevelopment project discussion
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update
• Annual election of commission officers

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The provided agenda for the January 24, 2024, Duluth Citizen Review Board meeting contains no specific discussion topics. The document only includes meeting logistics and a reference to an attachment.

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will hold a Brown Bag Session and a presentation titled 'Variances 101'. The meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2024.

• Brown Bag Session
• Presentation: Variances 101

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority will review several resolutions regarding land sale amendments and project deadlines. The meeting includes proposals for the Incline Village project and a new visual media production incentive program.

• Fourth amendment to development agreement with The Merge LLC for Urbane Duluth
• Development agreement with Chester Creek View LLC and Incline Plaza Development LLC for Incline Village
• Second amendment to land sale agreement with Anachi, LLC for Rebuild Duluth
• Duluth Production Incentive Program to incentivize visual media production
• Appointment of Roz Randorf, Arik Forsman, and Janet Kennedy to the DEDA

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider several resolutions, including amendments related to the sale of the paper mill at 110 North Central Avenue. The agenda also includes grant applications for public safety and transportation, as well as various city contracts.

• Amendments regarding the sale of the paper mill at 110 North Central Avenue.
• $810,000 grant for Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force operations.
• $680,700 contract for the Cross City Trail Phase 3 project.
• $180,000 contract for truck parts and supplies from Mid-State Truck Service, Inc.
• Ordinance for a St. Luke’s Hospital skywalk permit over 10th Avenue East.

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will hold a public meeting concerning water rate increases. The agenda also includes the election of officers and approval of the November 28, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Water rate increase public meeting
• Election of officers
• Approval of November 28, 2023, meeting minutes
• Water public education update

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural information. No specific discussion or decision items are listed for this meeting.

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider several interim use permits for vacation dwelling units. The agenda also includes a planning review for a parking structure and a special use permit for parking lot improvements.

• Interim Use Permit for Vacation Dwelling Unit at 608 1/2 W 4th Street Unit 4
• Interim Use Permit for Vacation Dwelling Unit at 1722 London Road
• Interim Use Permit for Vacation Dwelling Unit at 730 E Superior Street
• MU-I Planning Review for Parking Structure at 315 E 1st Street
• Special Use Permit for Parking Lot Improvements South of 2nd Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues W

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including city leadership appointments, equipment purchases, and contract amendments. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding St. Luke's Hospital.

• Appointment of David W. Montgomery as City Administrator
• Appointment of Jessica J. Fralich as City Attorney
• Wex Bank fuel contract for Circle K service stations up to $1,300,000
• Purchase of an enclosed service van from I State Truck Center for $194,142.00
• First reading of ordinance for St. Luke's Hospital skywalk permit over 10th Avenue East

Parking Commission.

The commission will review proposals for accessible parking zones and a new loading zone at 2230 West 3rd Street. The meeting also includes updates on both on-street and off-street parking.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests
• West Superior Street redevelopment proposal
• Proposal for a loading zone at 2230 West 3rd Street
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update