Duluth public meetings in 2025

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will consider a resolution (25PUC-006) to set fees for various utility services for 2026, including new charges for paperless billing and credit card payments. They will also discuss the 2026 budget for the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) and an update on water infrastructure surcharge rates. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution 25PUC-006 establishing 2026 fees for utility-related services
• Proposed 2026 utilities fees including paperless billing and credit card charges
• 2026 budget request from Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD)
• Water infrastructure surcharge rates update
• Approval of October 21, 2025 DPUC meeting minutes

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider approving the 2026 city budget, tax levies for general and special funds, and the Duluth Transit Authority's operation budget. The meeting also includes authorizing various service contracts and equipment purchases for the upcoming year.

• Resolution authorizing $1,108,800 contract for Circle K fuel services
• Resolution authorizing $324,000 purchase of water meter equipment
• Resolution amending city council standing rules to modify public comment provisions
• Ordinance amending zoning map to include shoreland overlay for Miller and Coffee Creek
• Ordinance repealing Article XXXVII of the Duluth City Code to increase Human Rights Commission membership

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider interim use permits for vacation dwelling units, and hold public hearings on stormwater basins and a downtown environmental assessment.

• Interim Use Permit for Vacation Dwelling Unit at 30 N 25th Ave W
• Interim Use Permit for Vacation Dwelling Unit at 420 S 18th Ave E
• Public Hearing on Variance for Stormwater Basin at Palm St
• Public Hearing on Special Use Permit for Stormwater Basin at Palm St
• Public Hearing on Scoping EAW for Downtown Duluth AUAR

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider the 2026 budget, tax levies, and a capital improvement plan, including authorizing $10 million in airport credit and $4 million for the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

• Authorizes $10M revolving line of credit for Duluth Airport Authority
• Authorizes $4M revolving line of credit for Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Authority
• Adopts 2026 Fee Schedule for licenses, permits, and fines
• Authorizes $2.48M contract for Railroad Street Rehabilitation
• Authorizes $1.75M contract for 2025 CIPP sanitary sewer lining project

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission will review the minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments. Commissioners will discuss on‑street accessible parking zone requests and a proposal to adjust a loading zone on the 1900 block of West Michigan Street. They will consider a proposal setting the 2026 off‑street reserved parking rates and a proposal establishing the 2026 meeting dates for the commission. Updates on off‑street and on‑street parking will also be provided.

• On‑street accessible parking zone requests (PKC290)
• 2026 off‑street reserved parking rates proposal (PKC293)
• Adjust loading zone on the 1900 block of West Michigan Street (PKC291)
• Establish 2026 Duluth Parking Commission meeting dates (PKC292)
• Off‑street parking update

The Parking Commission approved the November 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved an on‑street accessible parking zone at 808 North 8th Avenue East, and set new off‑street reserved rates of $140 per month at Technology Village Ramp and $130 per month at Hillside Public Ramp. The commission also approved shortening the loading zone on the 1900 block of West Michigan Street and revised the 2026 meeting schedule, moving January and July meetings to the second Friday of the month.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 808 North 8th Avenue East (6-0)
• Approved off‑street reserved parking rates: $140/month at Technology Village Ramp and $130/month at Hillside Public Ramp (6-0)
• Approved shortening of loading zone on 1900 block of West Michigan Street (6-0)
• Approved revised 2026 meeting dates, moving Jan and Jul meetings to second Friday (6-0)

City Council

This meeting includes a consent agenda with 25 resolutions covering bonds, contracts, grants, and land conveyances, plus separate items on a demolition change order and three ordinances. The council will vote on issuing $12.68 million in general obligation bonds and $890,000 in tourism tax revenue bonds, purchasing a 2029 aerial fire truck for $2.13 million, and authorizing a $2.53 million change order for demolition of the Shopper's Ramp. Two ordinances on second reading would exempt certain city housing projects from prevailing wage requirements and allow the city to set stormwater inspection fees.

• Issuance of $12,680,000 in GO bonds (Series 2025H) and $890,000 in taxable tourism tax revenue bonds (Series 2025I)
• Purchase of a 2029 Pierce Enforcer aerial fire truck for $2,129,000
• Change order for demolition of Shopper's Ramp, new total not to exceed $2,530,414.84
• Second reading of ordinance exempting single-family housing projects from prevailing wage requirements
• First reading of ordinance to convey Lester Park property to DEDA contingent on protecting 1,500 acres

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board will meet on November 19, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 330 of City Hall to review the November agenda. The meeting is scheduled to discuss items listed in the November agenda packet.

• Review November agenda items
• Meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025
• Location: Room 330, City Hall, 411 West First Street

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a variance to shoreland regulations at 800 Railroad St and a vacation of right-of-way at 2832 Jefferson St. Three interim use permits for vacation dwelling units are on the consent agenda. Under other business, the commission will discuss the distribution of the Downtown Duluth Scoping Environmental Assessment Worksheet and draft change order.

• Variance to shoreland regulations at 800 Railroad St by Donald Holm Construction
• Vacation of right-of-way at 2832 Jefferson St by Grace Shervey
• Interim use permit for vacation dwelling unit at 4721 E Superior St by Reilly Brennan
• Interim use permit for vacation dwelling unit at 38 Cato Ave by Darin Reinke
• Interim use permit for vacation dwelling unit at 1520 Minnesota Ave by William Michels

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The Duluth Human Rights Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 12, 2025. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• No specific agenda items detailed in the provided document.

The minutes only list the meeting location, date, time, agenda index and page reference. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes are documented.

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider an interim moratorium on certain short-term rental permits and approve various grant agreements and contracts totaling over $1.1 million. The body will also read ordinances regarding housing wage requirements, stormwater fees, and the sale of city property.

• Interim moratorium on certain short-term rental permits
• Authorize $1,000,000 EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Cleanup Fund grant
• Authorize $106,500 for MSA Professional Services for brownfield oversight
• Authorize $970,416.10 from St. Louis County for employment and training services
• Authorize $18,220 from Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety for emergency management

The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a $1,000,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Cleanup Fund grant from the EPA. It also approved several other grants and agreements, including $970,416.10 from St. Louis County for the Minnesota Family Investment Program, a $100,000 state apprenticeship hub grant, and a $106,500 contract with MSA Professional Services for brownfield cleanup. An interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on certain short‑term rental permits was removed from the table and passed unanimously. The council confirmed the appointment of Gary Black to the Duluth Airport Authority and adopted a resolution creating a protected‑class commissions committee with an 8‑1 vote.

• Authorized acceptance of $1,000,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Cleanup Fund grant (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of $970,416.10 funds from St. Louis County for MFIP DWP services (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of up to $100,000 state apprenticeship hub grant (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with MSA Professional Services for brownfield cleanup up to $106,500 (unanimous)
• Removed interim ordinance 25-028-O (short‑term rental moratorium) from table and passed unanimously
• Approved applications for lawful gambling (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of various liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Gary Black to Duluth Airport Authority (unanimous)

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission will discuss proposed revisions to 2026 on-street parking fees and the implementation of complimentary parking days at certain facilities. They will also consider a proposal to prohibit parking on Elmer Way. Updates on off-street and on-street parking operations will be presented.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests (multiple locations)
• Proposal to revise 2026 on-street parking fees and implement complimentary parking days
• Proposal to prohibit parking on Elmer Way
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

The commission approved a revised on‑street parking rate of $2.00 per hour and designated four complimentary parking days at downtown ramps. It also approved four new on‑street accessible parking zones and a two‑hour limit at an existing zone. Additionally, the commission voted to prohibit parking on Elmer Way.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible zone at 2872 Exeter St (6-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible zone at 626 N 56th Ave W (6-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible zone at 3909 Grand Ave (6-0)
• Approved two‑hour limit at 230 E Superior St accessible zone (6-0)
• Approved $2.00/hr parking fee increase and four complimentary parking days (6-0)
• Approved prohibition of parking on Elmer Way (6-0)

Commission on Disabilities.

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting is a standard monthly gathering of the Commission on Disabilities.

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the sale of real property in the Lester Park neighborhood to the Duluth Economic Development Authority. Also on the agenda are a minor subdivision at Swan Lake Road and a UDC map amendment for shoreland designations at 2402 W Michigan Street. Public comment and reports from staff and the Heritage Preservation Commission are scheduled.

• Resolution recommending sale of real property in Lester Park neighborhood to Duluth Economic Development Authority
• Minor subdivision at Swan Lake Rd (010-0803-00020) by Adam Schminski
• UDC map amendment for Lower Miller and Coffee Creek shoreland designations at 2402 W Michigan St by City of Duluth

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a resolution to adopt interim controls for short-term rental permits pending a study on official controls. The council also plans to read for a second time an ordinance to integrate the NQT2SLGBIA Commission into the Human Rights Commission and another to incorporate the Protected Class Commissions into the same body.

• Resolution to adopt interim controls for short-term rental permits pending a study
• Ordinance to integrate the NQT2SLGBIA Commission into the Human Rights Commission
• Resolution authorizing a $198,180.59 purchase of computers and laptops
• Resolution authorizing a $140,852.06 amendment for Aerial Lift Bridge inspection services
• Resolution authorizing a $227,822.00 amendment for the Cross City Trail Phase 3

The Duluth City Council adopted a series of resolutions, all passed unanimously, authorizing a $198,180.59 purchase of computers, laptops and docking stations, a software and technology contract, several civil‑service classification amendments, a $150,000 matching grant for a contamination cleanup, permanent easements, a $22,500 tenant‑landlord program support, and a license for electric‑vehicle charging stations at no cost. The council also tabled an interim ordinance that would impose a moratorium on certain short‑term rental permits. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals except one ordinance amendment that passed 8‑1.

• Approved purchase of computers, laptops and docking stations from Insight Public Sector for $198,180.59 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for software and technology products and services (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to civil service classifications for Property & Evidence Specialist and Assistant City Clerk (unanimous)
• Authorized $150,000 matching funds for a contamination cleanup grant (unanimous)
• Approved permanent easements in Atlas Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Authorized $22,500 support for the Tenant Landlord Connection program (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement with Minnesota Power for EV charging stations through 2035 at no cost (adopted, Councilor Forsman abstained)
• Tabled interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on certain short‑term rental permits (unanimous)

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board will hold a regular meeting on October 22, 2025, to discuss the October agenda. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM in Room 430 of City Hall.

• Review of October agenda items
• Meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM in Room 430
• Location: City Hall, 411 West First Street

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will first approve the draft minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. It will then review and discuss a proposed resolution (25PUC-006) that establishes fees for various utility‑related services for 2026. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approve draft minutes from the September 16, 2025 DPUC meeting
• Review 2026 proposed utilities fees
• Consider Resolution 25PUC-006 establishing fees for utility‑related services

The commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. A motion to table the discussion of the 2026 proposed utilities fees was approved, with Commissioner Durrwachter abstaining. The resolution establishing fees for various utility‑related services was also tabled. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Sep 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous approval by all present)
• Tabled discussion of 2026 proposed utilities fees (motion approved, Durrwachter abstained)
• Tabled resolution establishing 2026 utility‑related service fees

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a UDC map amendment to change shoreland designations for Lower Miller and Coffee Creek at 2402 W Michigan St. They will also consider a resolution recommending the city council approve selling real property in the Lester Park neighborhood to the Duluth Economic Development Authority. The consent agenda includes an interim use permit for a vacation dwelling at 2413 W 7th St, two minor subdivisions, and an easement vacation.

• Public hearing: UDC Map Amendment for Lower Miller and Coffee Creek shoreland designations at 2402 W Michigan St
• Resolution recommending sale of property in Lester Park to Duluth Economic Development Authority
• Interim Use Permit for a vacation dwelling unit at 2413 W 7th St by Ryan & Brittany Kuschel
• Minor Subdivision at Swan Lake Rd (010-0803-00020) by Adam Schminski
• Easement Vacation at 2302 Nick Glumac Dr by Duluth Economic Development Authority

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including a change order for the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center hot‑water pipe replacement, a right‑of‑way vacancy on Hazel Street, and multiple easements in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Major items include authorizing a $2,312,000 environmental grant for the Thom Storm Chalet at Chester Park, a $1,919,995.09 drone purchase for the First Responder program, and a $646,375 contract for the East Superior Street mill and overlay project. The council will also address short‑term rental moratorium controls, board appointments, and various inter‑agency agreements.

• Resolution authorizing a $94,425 change order for DECC hot‑water pipe replacement (total not to exceed $319,665).
• Resolution vacating a portion of right‑of‑way on Hazel Street between 79th Ave W and 81st Ave W.
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of a $2,312,000 grant for reconstruction of the Thom Storm Chalet and outdoor recreation center at Chester Park.
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a drone and related software from Axon Enterprises for up to $1,919,995.09 for the First Responder program.
• Resolution awarding a $646,375 contract to Ulland Brothers, Inc. for the East Superior Street mill and overlay project.

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The agenda for the October 8, 2025 meeting of the Duluth Human Rights Commission is limited to meeting logistics (date, time, location) and references an attachment label. No specific resolutions, reports, hearings, or discussion topics are listed. The agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete.

• No concrete items such as ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are provided in the agenda text.

Charter Commission.

The Duluth Charter Commission will review proposed amendments to the City Charter, including changes to Section 4 regarding the even-year election cycle and a proposed amendment to Section 51 regarding initiative.

• Review proposed amendment to Section 4 of the Duluth City Charter
• Discussion on Even Year Election Cycle
• Review proposed amendment to Section 51 (Initiative) of Chapter VI
• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Minnesota election statistics

The commission approved the July 2025 Charter Commission meeting minutes. The proposed amendment to Section 4 of the Duluth City Charter was discussed but not decided. The even‑year election cycle research and the Section 51 initiative were also discussed without a vote.

• Approved July 2025 Charter Commission minutes

Civil Service Board.

The Duluth Civil Service Board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and review revised job descriptions for the Assistant City Clerk and Property & Evidence Specialist. The agenda also includes informational items on audits and eligible lists that contain private data and will be handled in non-public session.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2025
• Review of revised Assistant City Clerk job description
• Review of revised Property & Evidence Specialist job description
• Non-public review of new eligible lists (Item 6B)

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission will discuss and potentially act on several proposals, including the 2026 parking fund budget and 2026 parking rates. Other items include an on-street accessible parking zone request and proposals to remove a meter on South Lake Avenue, extend parking setbacks near 6th Avenue East at First Street, and prohibit parking on portions of Greene Street west of 63rd Avenue West.

• 2026 Parking Fund Budget Proposal (PKC281)
• 2026 Parking Rates Proposal (PKC282)
• On-street accessible parking zone request (PKC280)
• Proposal to remove one single-stall meter on South Lake Avenue (PKC283)
• Proposal to prohibit parking on portions of Greene Street west of 63rd Avenue West (PKC285)

The commission approved the 2026 parking rates package, including an increase of the on‑street hourly fee from $1.50 to $2.50. It also approved the 2026 Parking Fund budget with a condition to request a plan for the General Fund transfer. Additional actions approved were an accessible parking zone at 4816 Dodge Street, removal of a single‑stall meter on South Lake Avenue, extension of setbacks at 1st & 6th Ave E, and a parking prohibition on Greene Street west of 63rd Ave W. All motions passed with votes ranging from 4‑2 to 6‑0.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 4816 Dodge St (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Parking Fund budget with condition to request transfer plan (4-2)
• Approved 2026 parking rates package, raising on‑street fee to $2.50/hr (6-0)
• Approved removal of one single‑stall meter on South Lake Ave (6-0)
• Approved extension of parking setbacks at 1st St & 6th Ave E (6-0)
• Approved prohibition of parking on Greene St west of 63rd Ave W (6-0)

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The September 24, 2025 meeting of the Duluth Citizen Review Board has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a series of resolutions proposing new tax levies for 2026, including general‑purpose taxes and special levies for the parks fund, housing redevelopment authority, and transit authority. Council members will also vote on authorizing up to $4,570,000 in general‑obligation tourism tax revenue bonds and on funding agreements such as a $510,000 state grant for the Lake Superior Zoo and a $278,440.20 purchase of network backup software and services. Additional items include contracts for street pavement repairs and other infrastructure projects.

• Resolution to raise general‑purpose taxes for 2026 (Resolution 25-030)
• Resolution to raise a special parks fund levy for 2026 (Resolution 25-0697R)
• Resolution authorizing issuance of up to $4,570,000 tourism tax revenue bonds (Resolution 25-0702R)
• Resolution accepting a $510,000 state grant for the Lake Superior Zoo (Resolution 25-0716R)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of network data backup software for $278,440.20 (Resolution 25-0721R)

The Duluth City Council adopted a series of finance and public‑service resolutions, all passing unanimously. Highlights include authorizing $4,570,000 in tourism tax revenue bonds, accepting a $510,000 state grant for the Lake Superior Zoo, and adopting several special‑tax levies for parks, housing, and transit. The council also awarded contracts for street repairs and water‑system services and accepted multiple easements for city infrastructure.

• Approved up to $4,570,000 tourism tax revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of $510,000 state grant for Lake Superior Zoo (unanimous)
• Adopted special parks fund levy for 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted special taxing district levy for Housing and Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted special taxing district levy for Duluth Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Awarded $444,600 contract to Northland Constructors for concrete pavement repairs (unanimous)
• Awarded $386,559 professional services contract to AE2S for Lakewood filter rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Accepted permanent easement for street and utility purposes from Christine A. King trusts (unanimous)

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will approve the draft minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting and discuss paperless billing. The meeting is scheduled for 5:15 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at City Hall.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 DPUC meeting minutes
• Discussion of paperless billing
• Meeting at City Hall, 411 West First Street

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting, with Councilor DeLuca abstaining. A presentation on paperless billing was given, and staff were asked to provide a comparison of a bill‑printing fee versus a credit‑card surcharge for the October meeting. Staff updates covered water filtration design, gas pipe replacement, stormwater work, and lead service line replacements. Upcoming actions include easement resolutions and a design award for the filter system.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (DeLuca abstained)

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The Duluth Human Rights Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 430 of City Hall. The agenda includes a review of the September 2025 items and attachments.

• Review of September 2025 agenda items
• Review of September 2025 attachments

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will consider several interim use permits for vacation dwelling units at 20 Sutphin St, 1421 E Superior St (Units 1 and 2), and 5348 London Rd. It will also hear variances affecting shoreline setbacks at Woodland Ave and 2223 W 22nd St, as well as a variance for accessory‑structure height on N 40th Ave W. Additional items include a minor subdivision at 106 E 9th St, a right‑of‑way vacation on Hazel St, and the campus sign plan for Aspirus St Luke’s.

• Interim Use Permit for a vacation dwelling unit at 20 Sutphin St Unit 210 (Canal Park Square LLC)
• Interim Use Permits for vacation dwelling units at 1421 E Superior St Units 1 and 2 (Heirloom Property Management)
• Variance to the 75‑ft shoreline standard at Woodland Ave (Force 1 LLC)
• Variance to the 150‑ft shoreline standard at 2223 W 22nd St (Bruce and Deborah Allmon)
• Campus Sign Plan for Aspirus St Luke’s

City Council

The Duluth City Council will vote on several taxation proposals for 2026, including a general‑purpose levy and special‑purpose levies for parks, housing, and transit. It will also consider multiple contract amendments that raise project costs for street preservation, railroad street reconditioning, and other public‑works projects. The council will accept two auto‑theft prevention program grants from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. An ordinance to create a Duluth Transportation Commission will be read for the second time.

• Resolution proposing the sum to be raised by taxation for general purposes for 2026.
• Resolution proposing the sum to be raised by taxation for the Special Parks Fund levy for 2026.
• Resolution amending contract L30885 with MSA Professional Services, increasing the 2024 Street Preservation Project amount by $95,695.82 to a new total of $1,085,318.05.
• Resolution amending contract L31040 with Short Elliott Hendrickson for the Railroad Street Reconditioning Project, increasing the amount by $246,150 to a new total of $409,405.00.
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of an auto‑theft prevention program grant of $72,586.66 for overtime and equipment for an auto‑theft investigator.

The Duluth City Council unanimously adopted several resolutions authorizing infrastructure projects, contract amendments, and grant acceptances. Four proposed taxation measures for 2026 were unanimously tabled. A resolution recognizing Duluth Superior Pride was adopted with a 7‑2 vote.

• Approved appointment of Deborah DeLuca to Duluth Public Utilities Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized cooperative agreement with St. Louis County for construction and maintenance of 40th Ave W (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with St. Louis County for the 2026 chip seal project (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to GIS tech support contract for gas leaks, $10,494 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment increasing MSA Professional Services street preservation contract by $95,695.82 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment increasing Short Elliott Hendrickson railroad street reconditioning contract by $246,150 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of a $72,586.66 auto‑theft prevention program grant (unanimous)
• Tabled four taxation resolutions for 2026 (unanimous)

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly decide on an on-street accessible parking zone request (PKC279), along with updates on off-street and on-street parking. Public comments will be heard and follow-up addressed.

• On-street accessible parking zone request PKC279
• Off-street parking update presentation
• On-street parking update presentation
• Public comments and follow-up discussions

The Parking Commission approved the August 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. Commissioners voted 7‑0 to continue working with city and community partners on safety solutions for the seasonal recreational lane on Park Point. The commission also approved three on‑street accessible parking zone requests—902 North 6th Avenue East, 4428 West 8th Street, and 521 East 10th Street—each by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved motion to continue work on safety solutions for seasonal lane (7-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 902 North 6th Avenue East (7-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 4428 West 8th Street (7-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 521 East 10th Street (7-0)

Commission on Disabilities.

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed. No public hearings, contracts, or ordinance changes are identified.

Civil Service Board.

The Duluth Civil Service Board will review new and revised job descriptions for a Graduate Engineer and a Data Practices Compliance Specialist. The board will also receive an informational update on the status of all new, pending, and complete audits.

• Review new Graduate Engineer job description
• Review revised Data Practices Compliance Specialist job description
• Review revised Water System Maintenance Foreperson job description
• Receive informational update on audit status
• Non-public review of eligible lists

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a consent agenda of resolutions approving collective bargaining agreements, purchasing contracts, and budget revisions. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance establishing a new transportation commission.

• Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 101 for 2025-2027
• Resolution awarding a $1,982,707.00 contract to Ulland Brothers for 32nd Ave W creek stormwater improvements
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of two freightliner chassis and upfitting for two fire engines for up to $815,952.78
• Resolution authorizing a software agreement with First Due Holdings for $35,750.00 for fire department operations
• Ordinance establishing the Duluth Transportation Commission (tabled)

The Duluth City Council adopted several resolutions, including a $1,982,707 contract for stormwater improvements on 32nd Ave W. It also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters, purchased civic‑engagement software for $56,874, and authorized a $815,952 purchase of two fire engines. Additional actions included temporary liquor licenses, a CDBG fund transfer, a sublease for job‑training space, a budget revision request, and a no‑cost trail‑improvement agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 25-0666 awarding $1,982,707 stormwater resiliency contract
• Adopted Resolution 25-0664 approving fire‑fighters collective bargaining agreement (2025‑2027)
• Adopted Resolution 25-0669 authorizing $56,874 purchase of My Civic software
• Adopted Resolution 25-0683 approving temporary on‑sale liquor licenses
• Adopted Resolution 25-0648 recognizing transfer of CDBG funds to Divine Connections Inc.
• Adopted Resolution 25-0654 authorizing sublease of Duluth Athletic Club space for job training (2025‑2028)
• Adopted Resolution 25-0665 authorizing budget revision request for Regional Exchange District
• Adopted Resolution 25-0662 authorizing purchase of two fire engines for up to $815,952

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will hold a utility appeal hearing on the Duluth Airport Authority's request for a stormwater utility fee adjustment. Two competing resolutions will be considered: one to reject the Director's decision and approve the adjustment, the other to affirm the denial. The commission will also review and vote on a resolution approving the 2026 proposed utilities budget.

• Utility appeal hearing on Duluth Airport Authority stormwater fee adjustment (DPUC154)
• Resolution 25PUC-004 to reject Director's decision and approve fee adjustment
• Resolution 25PUC-005 to affirm Director's decision denying fee adjustment
• Resolution 25PUC-003 approving 2026 utilities budget

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission affirmed the Director's denial of the Duluth Airport Authority's stormwater fee adjustment request with a 5-1 vote. The minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The commission also approved and recommended the 2026 utilities budget unanimously.

• Affirmed denial of Duluth Airport Authority stormwater fee adjustment (5-1)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 utilities budget (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda resolution certifying the results of the municipal primary election held on August 12, 2025. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the remainder consisting of procedural boilerplate.

• Resolution 25-0660R certifying the results of the municipal primary election held August 12, 2025

The City Council adopted Resolution 25-0660R to certify the results of the municipal primary election held on August 12, 2025. The motion carried unanimously with six yeas and two members absent.

• Adopted Resolution 25-0660R certifying primary election results (6-0, 2 absent)

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The Duluth Human Rights Commission will meet on August 13, 2025, but the agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Duluth Human Rights Commission met on August 13, 2025 at City Hall. The minutes list agenda reference HR77 and attachment HR84 but contain no recorded approvals, denials, or votes. No actions were decided or tabled during this session.

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will consider several interim use permits for vacation dwelling units, a special use permit for a bed and breakfast, and a public hearing on vacating a right of way at 26th Avenue West and West 10th Street. The consent agenda includes permits for properties at 3 Mesaba Place, 1421 E Superior Street, and 39 England Avenue. A concurrent use permit for a traffic guardrail on East 11th Street by ISD 709 is also on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on vacation of right of way at 26th Ave W & W 10th St by CF Designs
• Special use permit for a bed and breakfast at 314 Hawthorne Rd by Carolyn Shull
• Interim use permit for a vacation dwelling unit at 3 Mesaba Pl by Heirloom Property Management
• Concurrent use permit for a traffic guardrail at E 11th St by ISD 709
• Interim use permit for vacation dwelling unit at 1421 E Superior St Units 1 and 2

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, a separate resolution to fill the Second District vacancy, a tabled ordinance creating a Transportation Commission, and a second reading of daycare code amendments. Key items include $3.1 million for the Brae View affordable housing project and a $546,000 cablecasting contract.

• Appointment to fill Second District City Council seat vacancy (Resolution 25-0649R)
• $3,132,143 development agreement for Brae View affordable housing project via DEDA
• $546,000 three-year agreement with Duluth-Superior Public Access Community Television for cablecasting services
• $425,393 contract for Keene Creek Resiliency-Irving Park Biofiltration Basin project
• Tabled ordinance establishing a Duluth Transportation Commission (25-014-O)

The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including a $3,132,143 development agreement for the Brae View project, a three‑year $182,000 cablecasting contract, and a $2,500 federal grant for focus groups. It also approved several contract amendments and a $425,393 contract for the Keene Creek resiliency project. An ordinance to create a Transportation Commission was tabled, and Deborah Dela​uca was appointed to the vacant council seat.

• Approved three‑year $182,000 cablecasting agreement with Duluth‑Superior Public Access Community Television (unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,500 Federal Reserve grant for focus groups with low‑ to moderate‑income households (unanimous)
• Approved DEDA development agreement for Brae View project up to $3,132,143 (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 purchase of Itron water‑meter encoder transmitters (unanimous)
• Amended Niagara Street Bridge contract, increasing total to $59,825 (unanimous)
• Amended Bardon's Peak Skyline Parkway contract, increasing total to $537,500.40 (unanimous)
• Awarded $425,393 contract to Veit & Company for Keene Creek resiliency‑Irving Park biofiltration basin (unanimous)
• Appointed Deborah Dela​uca to fill the vacant second‑district city council seat (unanimous)

Commission on Disabilities.

The Commission on Disabilities is scheduled to meet on August 6, 2025, but the posted agenda contains only boilerplate headers and no specific discussion or decision items. Without substantive agenda details, the meeting appears procedural or administrative in nature.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission is meeting to discuss several proposals for changing on-street parking layouts and restrictions. The body will also receive updates on off-street and on-street parking.

• Proposal to reconfigure parking on West College Street (PKC272)
• Proposal to reconfigure parking on the 2400 block of East Superior Street (PKC273)
• Proposal to reconfigure parking on the 400 block of West Michigan Avenue (PKC274)
• Proposal to convert two metered stalls on the 300 block of West Michigan Street to a 10-minute drop-off zone (PKC275)
• Proposal to prohibit parking on the cul de sac terminus of Eischen Court (PKC276)

The commission approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. It approved two on‑street accessible parking zone requests at 110 South 67th Avenue West and 7 East 6th Street. It also approved seven parking reconfiguration proposals, including changes on West College Street, the 2400 block of East Superior Street, the 400 block of West Michigan Avenue, a ten‑minute drop‑off zone on West Michigan Street, and a parking prohibition on the cul‑de‑sac terminus of Eischen Court.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 110 South 67th Avenue West (5-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 7 East 6th Street (5-0)
• Approved reconfiguration of West College Street from Junction Avenue to University Drive (5-0)
• Approved reconfiguration of 2400 block East Superior Street (5-0)
• Approved reconfiguration of 400 West block Michigan Avenue (5-0)
• Approved conversion of two meter stalls on 300 West Michigan Street to a ten‑minute drop‑off zone (5-0)
• Approved prohibition of parking on the cul‑de‑sac terminus of Eischen Court (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a $725,000 affordable housing grant to One Roof Community Housing. The consent agenda includes a resolution to submit a petition ordinance to voters in November giving tenants the right to repair and deduct costs. Other items include accepting a $70,000 crime victim services grant, GIS software licensing for $180,900, and various contracts. The council will also consider a resolution setting council member compensation.

• Public hearing on $725,000 affordable housing grant to One Roof Community Housing
• Resolution to put tenant right-to-repair ordinance on November 4 ballot
• Acceptance of $70,000 crime victim services grant from Minnesota Department of Public Safety
• Three-year GIS licensing agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute for $180,900
• Ordinance amendments regarding daycare facilities and zoning map reclassifications

The Duluth City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and then adopted ten resolutions authorizing grants, contracts, and a petition ordinance. Key actions include a $725,000 grant to One Roof Community Housing, a $70,000 crime‑victim services grant, and a $180,900 GIS licensing agreement. Additional resolutions approved contracts for utility repairs, energy system redesign, road reclassification, and a petition for tenant‑repair rights.

• Consent Agenda passed unanimously
• Adopted $70,000 crime victim services prosecutorial grant (Resolution 25-0607R)
• Adopted $180,900 three‑year GIS licensing agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (Resolution 25-0596R)
• Adopted $2,984 increase to Home‑American Rescue Plan funds (Resolution 25-0605R)
• Adopted $725,000 affordable housing grant to One Roof Community Housing (Resolution 25-0615R)
• Adopted amendment to master subordination agreement and estoppel certificate (Resolution 25-0619R)
• Adopted petition ordinance for tenant‑repair rights to be on Nov 4, 2025 ballot (Resolution 25-0618R)
• Adopted contract for Hayfield Solar Energy Project negotiations (Resolution 25-0614R)

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025 at City Hall, Room 430, includes only the meeting date, time, and location. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided agenda.

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including a $1.08 million contract with ISD No. 709 for four school resource officers and a community policing sergeant. Other consent items include nearly $19 million in grant anticipation revenue notes, a $629,134 road salt purchase, and a $190,000 Buckingham Creek restoration contract. The council will also hold first readings on four ordinances affecting zoning and city code, and a second reading to establish a Duluth Transportation Commission.

• $1,077,096.08 three-year contract with ISD 709 for school resource officers and a sergeant (2025-2028)
• $629,134.00 purchase of 9,600 tons of road salt from Morton Salt for 2025-26 winter
• $190,000 conservation practice assistance contract for Buckingham Creek restoration
• First reading: rezone parcel 010-1773-00010 from R-2 to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N)
• Three grant anticipation notes totaling $12,068,435 (Series 2025E, F, G)

The Duluth City Council adopted a series of resolutions authorizing several taxable grant anticipation revenue notes, including a $6.62 million note. It also approved the Irvng Community Association premises permit, temporary on‑sale liquor licenses, a $629,134 road‑salt purchase, and a $1,077,096.08 school‑resource‑officer agreement. Additional actions included confirming board appointments and amending the budget manager civil‑service classification.

• Authorized participation in the State Auditor’s Performance Measurement Program (Resolution 25-0523R) – adopted
• Authorized issuance and sale of a $6,620,667 taxable grant anticipation revenue note, Series 2025F (Resolution 25-0578R) – adopted
• Approved premises application for the Irvng Community Association (Resolution 25-0588R) – adopted
• Approved issuance of temporary on‑sale liquor licenses and temporary expansion applications (Resolution 25-0591R) – adopted
• Confirmed appointments to city boards and commissions (Resolution 25-0557R) – adopted
• Approved amendments to the specifications for the civil service classification of Budget Manager (Resolution 25-0558R) – adopted
• Authorized purchase of 9,600 tons of road salt for $629,134 for the 2025‑26 winter season (Resolution 25-0575R) – adopted
• Authorized a three‑year agreement for school resource officers totaling $1,077,096.08 (Resolution 25-0569R) – adopted

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal of a land use supervisor determination. The agenda includes a public hearing on the appeal and an adjournment.

• Public hearing on appeal of land use supervisor determination (PLASD-2507-0001)
• Review of appeal memo and supporting documents
• Meeting in Council Chambers, City Hall

City Council

The City Council will discuss a promissory note and loan guarantee for Village Place Apartments. The body will also consider a procedure for filling a vacancy in the Second District seat.

• Resolution for a $2,521,000 principal amount promissory note guarantee for Village Place Apartments
• Resolution to accept an allonge to a promissory note for Village Place Apartments
• Resolution establishing a procedure to fill the Second District seat vacancy

The council adopted Resolution 25-0562R, authorizing acceptance of an allonge to a promissory note for Village Place Apartments. It also adopted Resolution 25-0563R, authorizing a contract to guarantee a promissory note and issue a variable/fixed rate note for a principal amount of $2,521,000 under the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance Program. Finally, the council adopted Resolution 25-0561R, establishing a procedure to select a candidate to fill the vacancy in the second district council seat.

• Adopted Resolution 25-0562R authorizing acceptance of an allonge to a promissory note for Village Place Apartments
• Adopted Resolution 25-0563R authorizing a contract to guarantee a promissory note and issue a $2,521,000 variable/fixed rate note under Section 108 loan program
• Adopted Resolution 25-0561R establishing a procedure to select a candidate for the second district council vacancy

Charter Commission.

The Charter Commission will consider a resolution to increase the City Council fee for service and an amendment to Section 4 of the City Charter. The body will also discuss moving to an even-year election cycle and removing specific requirements for ordinance passage and department directors.

• Resolution to increase City Council fee for service
• Amendment to Section 4 of the Duluth City Charter
• Discussion on Even Year Election Cycle
• Discussion on removing 30 day ordinance passage requirement
• Discussion on removal of Department Director requirement

The commission adopted a resolution to raise the city council fee by 2.5% over the next ten years, resulting in a $275 monthly increase starting in 2026. No vote tally was recorded. Other items, including charter amendments and election cycle discussions, were only discussed and not decided.

• Approved 2.5% city council fee increase over ten years ($275 monthly increase in 2026)

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The Duluth Human Rights Commission will meet on July 9, 2025. The agenda contains no specific items, contracts, or proposals. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions scheduled.

The Duluth Human Rights Commission met on July 9, 2025 at City Hall. The minutes list the meeting location and agenda indexes (HR76, HR82) but contain no recorded decisions, approvals, or votes.

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will review and vote on several land‑use applications, including interim use permits for vacation dwelling units at 702 S Lake Ave, 732 E Superior St, 1429 London Rd, and 1431 London Rd. It will also consider a special use permit for a bed‑and‑breakfast at 2400 E Superior St, a variance to the front‑yard setback at 315 W Faribault St, and a request to vacate a utility easement at 3501 E 2nd St. The agenda includes approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment on items not on the agenda.

• Interim Use Permit for a vacation dwelling unit at 702 S Lake Ave (applicants Jeff and Kristy Huotari)
• Interim Use Permit for a vacation dwelling unit at 732 E Superior St (applicant Sorrento Group LLC)
• Special Use Permit for a bed‑and‑breakfast at 2400 E Superior St (applicant CF Design)
• Variance to front‑yard setback at 315 W Faribault St (applicant Nathan Anderson)
• Vacation of a utility easement at 3501 E 2nd St (applicant Meghan Klasic)

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission is meeting to discuss on-street and off-street parking updates. The body will consider a request for an accessible parking zone and a proposal for parking rates at the Hillside Public Ramp.

• On-street accessible parking zone request PKC270
• Proposal to establish public parking rates at Hillside Public Ramp PKC271
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

The commission approved the June 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved an on‑street accessible parking zone at 2731 West 3rd Street, again 5‑0. Finally, the commission approved the proposed public parking rates for the soon‑to‑open Hillside Public Ramp with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 2731 West 3rd St (5-0)
• Approved public parking rates at Hillside Public Ramp (5-0)

City Council

The Duluth City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances related to rental housing. One ordinance would add landlord training and tenant notification requirements, while the other, petitioned by the Duluth Tenants Union, would establish a tenant right to repair in residential rental property. Both are up for final passage after public hearing.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-016-O: amends Chapter 29A to require landlord training, tenant notification, and timely repairs
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-015-O: petition ordinance from Duluth Tenants Union for 'Tenant Right to Repair in Residential Rental Property'
• Opportunity for citizens to be heard on these and other agenda items

The council voted 6-2 to adopt Ordinance 25-016-O, which adds training requirements for landlords, additional notification requirements for tenants, and mandates timely repairs. The council voted 2-6 to reject Ordinance 25-015-O, the tenant‑right‑to‑repair petition, which will now go to the municipal general ballot. Both votes were recorded during the July 1, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 25-016-O adding landlord training, tenant notification, and repair requirements (6-2)
• Rejected Ordinance 25-015-O tenant‑right‑to‑repair petition (2-6)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and likely vote on two ordinances. The main item is 25-015-O, which would amend Chapter 29A to require landlord training, tenant notification, and timely repairs. A second ordinance (25-016-O) is also up for second reading but details are not provided in the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-015-O (Tenant Right to Repair) adding landlord training, tenant notification, and timely repair requirements
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-016-O (sponsors Randorf, Tomanek, Nephew) - no additional details in agenda

The council read Ordinance 25-015-O, a tenant‑right to repair proposal submitted by the Duluth Tenants Union and Housing Justice Center. The council also read Ordinance 25-016-O, which would amend Chapter 29A of the Duluth City Code to add landlord training, tenant notification, and timely repair requirements. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded for either ordinance.

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board will meet on June 24, 2025. The agenda contains no specific items, indicating a procedural or informational session.

The June 24, 2025 Duluth Citizen Review Board minutes contain only agenda and attachment references. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

This meeting of the Duluth Public Utilities Commission is largely procedural. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, approval of the May 20, 2025 minutes, staff updates, commissioner questions, and preview of upcoming business. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 DPUC meeting minutes

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting, with all present voting in favor. No other actions, approvals, or denials were taken at this meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss support for affordable housing projects and a policy on development incentives for tax increment financing. The body is also reviewing several public works contracts and a proposal to establish the Duluth Transportation Commission.

• Support for Decker II and Mission Heights housing projects, including a $228,000 pre-commitment for Mission Heights
• Contract for 26th Avenue East and London Road water main relocation with A-1 Excavating LLC for $933,933.00
• Contract for City Hall card access upgrades with Archkey Technologies up to $196,477.96
• Contract with Minnesota Power for Woodland Booster Station electrical upgrades for $319,209.00
• Proposed ordinance to establish the Duluth Transportation Commission

The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a $933,933 contract for a water main relocation on 26th Avenue East and London Road. It also approved several housing funding commitments, including $228,000 for the Mission Heights project and $149,000 for the Wadena West project. Additional contracts for stormwater pond retrofit, electrical upgrades, and professional services were also passed, with one member abstaining on the electrical upgrade contract.

• Approved $933,933 contract to A-1 Excavating LLC for 26th Ave East & London Rd water main relocation (unanimous)
• Approved amendment increasing LHB contract to $402,322.78 for Palm Street stormwater pond retrofit (unanimous)
• Approved $319,209 contract with Minnesota Power for Woodland Booster Station electrical upgrades (unanimous; Councilor Forsman abstained)
• Approved contract up to $58,900 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. for professional services (unanimous)
• Approved $20,106.07 increase to FY 2025 Home Investment Partnership Program (unanimous)
• Authorized $228,000 state affordable housing aid for Mission Heights housing project (unanimous)
• Authorized $149,000 state affordable housing aid for Center City Housing Corporation Wadena West project (unanimous)
• Established a no‑parking zone on 40th Ave West between Grand Ave and North 4th St (unanimous)

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission will vote on several parking proposals, including reconfiguring parking on the 330 west block of First Street, implementing a two-hour time limit on North 11th Avenue East, and creating loading zones for the Brae View Apartments development. They will also consider renaming the Medical District Ramp and establishing 2025 seasonal event parking rates. Updates on off-street and on-street parking will be presented.

• Proposal to reconfigure parking on portion of 330 west block of First Street (PKC261)
• Proposal to implement two-hour time limit on upper 300 block of North 11th Avenue East (PKC262)
• Proposal to create two loading zones adjacent to Brae View Apartments development (PKC264)
• Proposal to rename Medical District Ramp as Lakeside Public Ramp (PKC267)
• Proposal to establish 2025 seasonal event parking rates (PKC268)

The Duluth Parking Commission approved its May 2025 meeting minutes and a series of parking adjustments, including new accessible zones, reconfigured stalls, loading zones, and a no‑parking extension. It also adopted a new name for the Medical District Ramp and approved a 2025 seasonal event parking rate package. All motions were voted on and recorded.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved on‑street accessible parking zone at 112 West Fifth Street (6-0)
• Approved reconfiguration of parking on 300 West block of First Street (6-0)
• Approved two‑hour time limit on upper 300 block of North Eleventh Avenue East (6-0)
• Approved two loading zones for Brae View Apartments development (6-0)
• Approved extension of no‑parking zone on Kenwood Drive (6-0)
• Approved renaming Medical District Ramp to Lakeside Public Ramp (5-1)
• Approved 2025 seasonal event parking rate package (5-1)

Duluth African Heritage Commission

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

Duluth Human Rights Commission

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

The June 11, 2025 Duluth Human Rights Commission meeting minutes contain only procedural information such as the meeting location, agenda indexes, and attachment references. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two UDC map amendments (3901 E Superior St and a parcel on Arrowhead Rd) and two text amendments (trash enclosure screening and daycare/preschool regulations). The consent agenda includes interim use permits for vacation dwelling units at 301 104th Ave W and 1329 Minnesota Ave, a cold storage building review at 2030 N Arlington Ave, a minor subdivision on Sherburne St, and a variance at 9426 Congdon Blvd. The commission will also discuss the Spirit Valley Core Investment Area.

• Public hearing: UDC Map Amendment at 3901 E Superior St by Northern Country Club
• Public hearing: UDC Map Amendment at Arrowhead Rd parcel by Titanium Partners
• Public hearing: UDC Text Amendment to Trash Enclosure Screening
• Public hearing: UDC Text Amendment Related to Daycare and Preschool
• Consent agenda: Interim Use Permits for vacation dwelling units at 301 104th Ave W and 1329 Minnesota Ave

City Council

The council will vote on a consent agenda including street preservation contracts, a plow truck purchase, drug enforcement grants, and zoo grounds grants. Under regular business, it will adopt a policy on tax-increment financing and give second readings to ordinances authorizing $19.8 million in water utility bonds, conveying Lincoln Park property to the housing authority, rezoning a parcel from mixed-use to residential, granting a skywalk bridge permit, and requiring tenant resource notices.

• Second reading of ordinance authorizing up to $19,825,965 in taxable grant anticipation revenue notes for municipal water utility improvements
• Resolution approving a policy on development incentives for tax-increment financing (TIF)
• Second reading of ordinance conveying real property in the Lincoln Park neighborhood to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for nominal consideration
• Second reading of ordinance amending zoning map to reclassify parcel 010-3010-00120 from Mixed-Use Business (MU-B) to Residential Traditional (R-1)
• Second reading of ordinance adding Article V to Chapter 29A requiring landlords to notify tenants of available resources and protected rights

The council adopted an ordinance authorizing up to $19,825,965 in taxable grant anticipation revenue notes to fund water utility improvements. It also approved several engineering service agreements, a plow‑truck purchase, a grant for zoo grounds revitalization, and multiple ordinances covering property conveyance, zoning reclassification, a skywalk bridge permit, and tenant‑rights notices. A resolution on development incentives for tax increment financing was tabled. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing up to $19,825,965 grant anticipation notes for water utility (unanimous)
• Approved $93,612 engineering services agreement for Gary‑New Duluth street preservation (unanimous)
• Approved $199,975 engineering services agreement for Lincoln Park street preservation (unanimous)
• Approved $154,977.83 purchase of Freightliner plow‑truck chassis (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance conveying Lincoln Park property to Housing and Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance reclassifying parcel 010-3010-00120 to residential (R‑1) (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance granting concurrent‑use permit for skywalk bridge over East 1st St alley (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding tenant‑notice article to City Code (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider two resolutions concerning the Planning Commission’s decision on an interim use permit for an outdoor living site at 1533 W Arrowhead Road. One resolution (25-0473R) affirms the commission’s approval, and the other (25-0474R) reverses that approval. Council members will vote on each resolution during the meeting.

• Resolution 25-0473R: affirm Planning Commission's approval of interim use permit for outdoor living site at 1533 W Arrowhead Rd.
• Resolution 25-0474R: reverse Planning Commission's approval of interim use permit for outdoor living site at 1533 W Arrowhead Rd.
• Planning Commission appeal hearing: interim use permit – outdoor living site at 1533 W Arrowhead Rd.

The Duluth City Council adopted Resolution 25-0473R, affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of an interim use permit for an outdoor living site at 1533 West Arrowhead Road. The motion was made by Councilor Kennedy, seconded by Councilor Randorf, and passed unanimously with six votes in favor and three members absent. A separate Resolution 25-0474R to reverse the permit was not voted on. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 25-0473R affirming interim use permit (unanimous 6-0)
• Resolution 25-0474R to reverse permit was not voted on

Commission on Disabilities.

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

City Council

The Duluth City Council will hear first readings of ordinances authorizing up to $19.8 million in taxable grant anticipation revenue notes for water utility improvements and conveying Lincoln Park property to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The consent agenda includes contracts for lead service line replacement design across five projects totaling over $1.68 million, a $2.98 million 6th Avenue East reconditioning contract, and temporary liquor license approvals. Also up for discussion is a new ordinance requiring landlords to provide tenants notice of available resources and rights under state and city law.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $19,825,965 in taxable grant anticipation revenue notes for municipal water utility improvements
• Lead service line replacement design contracts: Spirit Valley, Central Hillside 2 ($631,804), Denfeld ($362,590), East Hillside 1 ($381,000), Endion ($309,420)
• 6th Avenue East reconditioning contract awarded to Northland Constructors ($2,984,400)
• Zoning map amendment to reclassify parcel 010-3010-00120 from MU-B to R-1 residential
• Ordinance adding Article V to Chapter 29A requiring landlords to notify tenants of rights and resources

The Duluth City Council adopted Ordinance 25-010-O, authorizing the issuance of taxable grant‑anticipation revenue notes up to $19,825,965 to fund improvements to the municipal water utility. The council also awarded a $2,984,400 contract to Northland Constructors for the 6th Avenue East reconditioning project and authorized a $202,974.89 purchase of a wheel loader from Titan Machinery. Additional actions included approving a $631,804 engineering agreement for lead‑service‑line replacement, temporary and permanent expansion permits, a premises permit for the Irving Community Association, and confirming several commission appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-010-O authorizing taxable grant‑anticipation notes up to $19,825,965 for water utility improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,984,400 contract to Northland Constructors for 6th Avenue East reconditioning (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a wheel loader and bucket attachment for $202,974.89 from Titan Machinery Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with MSA Professional Services for lead‑service‑line replacement projects up to $631,804 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0416R granting temporary expansions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0418R granting permanent expansions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑0419R issuing a premises permit to the Irving Community Association (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Bettina Keppers to the Duluth Nonbinary, Queer, Trans, Two‑Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex & Asexual Commission (unanimous)

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and receive staff updates.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It cancelled the scheduled July 15, 2025 meeting as a summer break. The utility facilities tour was postponed until after the June 17 meeting because of inclement weather. Staff will present utilities budget information at the August meeting.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 15, 2025 meeting (summer break)
• Postponed utility facilities tour until after June 17 meeting
• Planned utilities budget presentation at August meeting

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The Duluth Human Rights Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Room 430 of City Hall, 411 West First Street. The agenda (HR74) was printed on May 9, 2025. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided document.

The Duluth Human Rights Commission met on May 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, Room 430. The minutes list agenda indexes and attachment references but contain no recorded actions, approvals, or vote tallies. Therefore, no substantive decisions were made or documented at this meeting.

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several interim and special use permits, including a zoning map amendment from MU-B to R-1 near 46th Ave E and Regent St, and consider a proposed Lester-Amity-Hawk Ridge designated natural area nomination. The consent agenda includes multiple interim use permits for vacation dwelling units, a skywalk permit, subdivisions, and right-of-way vacations.

• UDC Map Amendment from MU-B to R-1 near 46th Ave E and Regent St by 3 Stooges LLC
• Proposed Lester-Amity-Hawk Ridge Designated Natural Area nomination
• Concurrent Use Permit for Skywalk at 333 E Superior St by Lakeview Properties LLC
• Special Use Permit for Auto Service at 421 Anderson Rd by Take 5 Oil Change
• Vacation of Right of Way near 125 Ave W and Highway 23 by Reed and Mistica Blazevic

City Council

The Duluth City Council will hold a public hearing on a sanitary sewer assessment roll for E 1st St, then vote on a consent agenda with resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a $1,165,250.50 contract for lead service line replacement on London Road, a $339,366.55 sole source purchase of a natural gas regulator station heater, a $242,421.28 amendment for Spirit Mountain snowmobile trail construction, Norton Park Community Center demolition for $78,950, and a $33,000 settlement in a lawsuit. Second readings include a zoning map change for a parcel from R-1 to R-P and electric line easements to Minnesota Power.

• Lead service line replacement contract for London Road at $1,165,250.50
• Cannabis license registration fee and temporary event fee schedule amendments
• Sole source purchase of natural gas regulator station heater for $339,366.55 from Nelson Technologies
• Settlement payment of $33,000 in Habhegger v. City of Duluth
• Rezoning parcel 010-4680-01265 from Residential-Traditional (R-1) to Residential-Planned (R-P)

The Duluth City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a $1,165,250.50 contract to replace lead service lines on London Road. Other unanimous actions covered a natural‑gas regulator heater purchase, a settlement payment, and updates to fee schedules and easements. The council also passed a zoning map amendment reclassifying one parcel with an 8‑1 vote.

• Approved assessment roll for sanitary sewer extension (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 cannabis license fee schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized sole‑source purchase of natural‑gas regulator heater up to $339,366.55 (unanimous)
• Awarded lead service line replacement contract on London Road up to $1,165,250.50 (unanimous)
• Approved $33,000 settlement in Habegger v. City of Duluth (unanimous)
• Amended agreement for Spirit Mountain snowmobile trail, increasing total to $422,246.28 (unanimous)
• Amended official zoning map to reclassify parcel 010‑4680‑01265 to Residential‑Planned (8‑1)
• Accepted permanent easement for street and utility purposes in Chester Park‑UMD (8 yeas, 1 abstain)

Commission on Disabilities.

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

Civil Service Board.

The board will approve April 1 meeting minutes and review a revised job description for the Budget Manager position. It will also receive non-public updates on audits and eligible lists, then schedule the next meeting for June 3, 2025.

• Review revised Budget Manager job description

The Civil Service Board approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved the revised job description for the Budget Manager position. Informational items on audits and eligible lists were received but not acted on. The next regular meeting is set for June 3, 2025.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved revised Budget Manager job description

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission will meet to review off-street and on-street parking updates, along with routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Off-Street Parking Update
• On-Street Parking Update
• Public Comments Follow-Up

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the April 2025 Parking Commission meeting minutes. No other actions were decided; the meeting consisted of updates on off‑street and on‑street parking, including extending the InFlow mobile payment system to surface lots, structural repairs at the Hart District Ramp, and staffing of the Parking Services Division.

• Approved April 2025 Parking Commission minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $4.9 million contract for the 2025 Street Preservation Project and a $3.85 million contract for Junction Avenue reconditioning. They will also consider a $2.4 million grant agreement with Sofidel America, a $1.4 million transfer for a historic fund program, and an appeal of a denied vacation dwelling permit at 608 W 4th St. Additionally, the council will adopt the Duluth-Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan and approve various other resolutions and ordinances.

• Award $4,895,438.97 contract to Northland Constructors for 2025 Street Preservation Project
• Award $3,846,500 contract for Junction Avenue/West St. Marie Street reconditioning
• Accept $2,399,086 grant from MN DEED for Sofidel America subrecipient agreement
• Transfer $1,400,000 to Duluth 1200 Fund for historic program administration
• Consider reversal of Planning Commission denial of vacation dwelling unit at 608 W 4th St, Unit 3

The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a $4,895,438.97 contract with Northland Constructors of Duluth for the 2025 Street Preservation Project (Resolution 25-0356). The council also approved several other contracts, grants and amendments, including a $3,846,500 Junction Avenue reconstruction contract and a $2,399,086 state grant. A resolution to reverse a planning‑commission denial of an interim use permit was rejected by a unanimous vote.

• Approved $4,895,438.97 contract for 2025 Street Preservation Project (unanimous)
• Approved $3,846,500 contract for Junction Ave/W. St. Marie Street reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,552,400 contract for Ekland Ave reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,399,086 grant from Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 agreement with Duluth Amateur Hockey Association (unanimous)
• Approved $1,870,856 lease for 20 motor graders (unanimous)
• Adopted Duluth‑Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Resolution to reverse planning commission denial failed (unanimous)

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority will consider resolutions to convey property to ABC Duluth, authorize a cleanup grant application for the Goodwill Project, and approve a $250,000 redevelopment grant contract for the True North Goodwill Project. The body will also approve a contract amendment for maintenance dredging at the DECC and authorize a lease for a vending business at the Lighthouse Lot.

• Resolution to convey property to ABC Duluth, LLC for development
• Resolution to authorize a $250,000 redevelopment grant contract for the True North Goodwill Project
• Resolution to authorize a $59,319.00 contract amendment for DECC maintenance dredging
• Resolution to authorize a lease agreement with Little Red Wagon Popcorn LLC
• Resolution to authorize a license agreement for temporary storage of light poles

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board will meet on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Room 430 of City Hall, 411 West First Street. The agenda (CRB83) was printed on April 16, 2025. No specific items, contracts, or proposals are listed on the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural.

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting and receive staff updates.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved the draft minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. No other resolutions, project awards, or policy actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss multiple infrastructure projects, including lead water service replacements and sidewalk repairs. The body is also reviewing a budget for the Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority and various city contracts.

• Contract to Veit & Company Inc. for Lead Service Line Replacement - Fairmount 1 not to exceed $7,789,315.00
• Budget for Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority for FY 2025-2026 in the amount of $7,905,574
• Contract with JMF Construction, Inc. for 2025 Citywide Patch and Sidewalk Project for $522,716.55
• Purchase of gas meters from Groebner & Associates Inc. for $249,960.00
• Public hearing regarding Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Repairs

Charter Commission.

The Duluth Charter Commission will discuss a resolution to approve an increase to the City Council fee for service. The commission will also receive updates from an Ad Hoc Committee and consider amendments to its Rules of Procedure regarding attendance requirements. Minutes from the October 2024 meeting are up for approval.

• Resolution approving an increase to the City Council fee for service (CH032, 15-0832R)
• Updates from Ad Hoc Committee (CH033, March 2024 updates)
• Update to Rules of Procedure – Attendance Requirements (CH034)
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 9, 2024 (CH031)

The commission approved the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. A resolution to increase the city council fee for service was tabled for further discussion. An update from the Ad Hoc Committee was received. A motion to change commission membership from fifteen to nine members passed unanimously.

• Approved October 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Resolution to increase city council fee for service tabled
• Received Ad Hoc Committee updates
• Approved membership change from fifteen to nine members (unanimous)

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes several interim use permits for vacation dwelling units at 325 S Lake Ave, 345 Canal Park Dr, 1 Mesaba Pl, and other locations. A public hearing will be held for an interim use permit at 2817 Minnesota Ave. The commission will also review a variance request to reduce the front‑yard setback and locate an accessory structure at 711 Martha St, and will receive reports from the Land Use Supervisor and the Heritage Preservation Commission.

• Interim Use Permit for a Vacation Dwelling Unit at 325 S Lake Ave, Unit 1211 (Tucker and Katie Hanlon)
• Interim Use Permit for a Vacation Dwelling Unit at 325 S Lake Ave, Unit 1214 (Skyline Real Estate, LLC)
• Interim Use Permit for a Vacation Dwelling Unit at 345 Canal Park Dr (345 Canal Park Dr LLC)
• Interim Use Permit for a Vacation Dwelling Unit at 1 Mesaba Pl (Lake View Land Co LLC)
• Variance to Reduce Front Yard Setback and Accessory Structure Location at 711 Martha St (Tyler and Jensina Rosen)

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission will discuss two parking configuration proposals: one to reconfigure on‑street parking on 40th Avenue West (PKC259) and another to affirm the existing configuration on Railroad Street (PKC260). Updates on off‑street and on‑street parking will also be presented, followed by public comment follow‑up.

• PKC259 – proposal to reconfigure on‑street parking on 40th Avenue West
• PKC260 – proposal to affirm existing parking configuration on Railroad Street
• Off‑street parking update
• On‑street parking update
• Public comments follow‑up

The commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the proposal to reconfigure on‑street parking on 40th Avenue West with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, it approved the affirmation of the existing parking configuration on Railroad Street with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 2025 Parking Commission minutes (4‑0)
• Approved reconfiguration of on‑street parking on 40th Ave West (5‑0)
• Approved affirmation of existing parking configuration on Railroad St (5‑0)

Civil Service Board.

The Civil Service Board will consider new and revised job classifications, including a new Network Architect position and an updated Sustainability Officer description. The board will also receive non-public informational items, including termination notices from ISD 709.

• Review of new Network Architect job description
• Review of revised Sustainability Officer job description
• ISD 709 Notice of Termination (February 28, 2025) – non-public
• ISD 709 Notice of Termination (March 4, 2025) – non-public
• Non-public review of eligible lists

The board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved the new Network Architect job description and the revised Sustainability Officer job description. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved new Network Architect job description
• Approved revised Sustainability Officer job description

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will consider several interim use permits for vacation dwelling units at 5801 Grand Ave (Units 1 and 2), 611 W Skyline, 37 England Ave, and 124 N Hawthorne Rd. It will also review a special use permit for a restaurant at 601 N 56th Ave, a final plat filing (010-3921-00020), and a map amendment to rezone 2732 Woodland Ave from R‑1 to R‑P.

• Interim Use Permit for a Vacation Dwelling Unit at 5801 Grand Ave, Unit 1 (PLIUP‑2502‑0)
• Interim Use Permit for a Vacation Dwelling Unit at 5801 Grand Ave, Unit 2 (PLIUP‑2503‑0)
• Special Use Permit for a Restaurant at 601 N 56th Ave (PLSUP‑2502‑0035)
• Final Plat filing 010‑3921‑00020
• UDC Map Amendment to rezone 2732 Woodland Ave from R‑1 to R‑P (PLUMA‑2502‑0001)

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is meeting to consider the conveyance of property to Fitwel Investments Limited Partnership and ABC Supply. The body will also review three amendments to an agreement with Lakeview Properties LLC regarding project descriptions, sales, and interest rates.

• Property conveyance to Fitwel Investments Limited Partnership (25D-15)
• Property conveyance to ABC Supply (25D-16)
• Eighth amendment to Lakeview Properties LLC agreement regarding project description and partial sale (25D-17)
• Sixth amendment to Lakeview Properties LLC agreement regarding interest rate and start date (22D-42A)
• Seventh amendment to Lakeview Properties LLC agreement regarding interest rate and TIF note dates (23D-43A)

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board is meeting on March 26, 2025, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision. No proposals, hearings, or actions are listed.

The March 26, 2025 Duluth Citizen Review Board meeting recorded only routine agenda items. No motions, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were documented.

City Council

The Duluth City Council will vote on several contracts and budget items, including a $11.55 million lead service line replacement project in Lincoln Park. Other items include a $363,921 contract for high‑priority lead water service replacement, a $62,100 fireworks purchase, and a $18,648 cost‑share payment for the Minneapolis‑Duluth/Superior passenger rail alliance. The council will also consider rezoning actions that vacate sections of Fourth Street and Roussin Avenue in the Fond du Lac plat.

• Approve $11,550,218 contract to HOVLAND INC. for Lincoln Park lead service line replacement
• Approve $363,921 contract to VEIT & COMPANY INC. for high‑priority lead water service replacement sites 49‑52 & 94‑99
• Approve $62,100 purchase and display of fireworks from J&M DISPLAYS, INC.
• Vacate platted sections of FOURTH STREET and ROUSSAIN AVENUE in the PLAT OF FOND DU LAC
• Approve $18,648 payment for the city’s cost‑share of the MINNEAPOLIS‑DULUTH/SUPERIOR passenger rail alliance

The Duluth City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions, most notably a $11,550,218 contract to replace lead service lines in Lincoln Park and a $363,921 contract for high‑priority lead water service replacements. It also approved a $295,000 street‑maintenance hot‑mix blacktop contract, a $62,100 fireworks purchase, and a $18,648 cost‑share payment for the Minneapolis‑Duluth/Superior passenger rail alliance. Additionally, the council confirmed key appointments, adopted several civil‑service classification amendments, and passed two zoning‑related ordinances after a failed motion to table one.

• Approved $11,550,218 lead service line replacement contract for Lincoln Park (unanimous)
• Approved $363,921 lead water service replacement contract for high‑priority sites (unanimous)
• Approved $295,000 annual street‑maintenance hot‑mix blacktop contract with Northland Constructors (unanimous)
• Approved $62,100 fireworks purchase agreement with J&M Displays (unanimous)
• Approved $18,648 cost‑share payment for Minneapolis‑Duluth/Superior passenger rail alliance (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Ben Vantasell to the Housing Trust Fund Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance amending UDC sections 50‑18, 50‑20, 50‑33.2, 50‑37, 50‑38.2, 50‑39 (unanimous after failed table motion)
• Vacated platted sections of Fourth Street and Roussaine Avenue in Fond du Lac (unanimous)

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two resolutions: one establishing a Water Infrastructure Surcharge effective May 1, 2025, and another reducing the Clean Water Surcharge to zero on the same date. The commission will also review public comments on the surcharge and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Water Infrastructure Surcharge
• Resolution 25PUC-001: establish Water Infrastructure Surcharge effective May 1, 2025
• Resolution 25PUC-002: reduce Clean Water Surcharge to zero effective May 1, 2025
• Review of public comments on the surcharge

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will consider several land-use items including a variance from shoreland setbacks at the Lakewalk, vacation of right-of-way, and interim use permits for vacation dwelling units. The consent agenda includes multiple items expected to be approved collectively. Public hearings will be held for a vacation dwelling unit at 608 W 4th St and a minor subdivision at 2125 Abbotsford Ave.

• Variance from shoreland setbacks at the Lakewalk by City of Duluth
• Vacation of Right of Way at Mission Creek Cemetery (W 4th St and 133rd Ave W)
• Interim Use Permit for vacation dwelling unit at 1003 S Lake Ave by Island Twin Homes LLC
• Special Use Permit for water pumping station at 408 N 34th Avenue E by Lakehead Contractors Inc
• Interim Use Permit for vacation dwelling unit at 608 W 4th St by Justin Voegele (public hearing)

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda with 34 resolutions, including a $9.5 million contract for lead water service replacement in Lincoln Park, a $498,551 contract amendment for West Superior Street reconstruction, and a $350,000 grant application for Norton Park. Two ordinances amending the Unified Development Code will receive first readings.

• Contract award of $9,545,940.50 to Hanco Utilities for 2025 Lead Water Service Replacement in Lincoln Park
• Contract amendment with Short Elliott Hendrickson for West Superior Street reconstruction, increase of $498,551 to $2,909,551
• Resolution authorizing DEDA to spend up to $252,200 for Phase 2 building demolition
• Resolution authorizing $350,000 grant application to MN DNR for Norton Park rehabilitation
• First readings of ordinances amending UDC sections on natural resources overlay and manufactured home park standards

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission will convene to review updates on off-street and on-street parking. The meeting agenda lists approval of minutes and a public comment session as the primary items.

• Approval of minutes
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update
• Public comments
• Public comments follow-up

Commission on Disabilities.

The Duluth Commission on Disabilities will hold its regular meeting on March 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes standard business items and attachments for the March meeting.

• Meeting scheduled for 3:30 PM on March 5, 2025
• Location: City Hall, Room 4303
• Meeting ID: CMD249
• Agenda attachments available for March 2025

Civil Service Board.

The Duluth Civil Service Board will consider several new and revised job descriptions, including Senior Landscape Architect, Unhoused Response Coordinator, Water Plant Maintenance Operator, Utility Operator, and Utility Operator Apprentice. The board will also approve minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting and receive informational updates that are excluded from the public packet. Additional agenda items cover roll call, unfinished business, appeals, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review and approve Senior Landscape Architect job description (new)
• Review and approve Unhoused Response Coordinator job description (new)
• Review and approve Water Plant Maintenance Operator job description (new)
• Review and approve revised Utility Operator job description
• Review and approve revised Utility Operator Apprentice job description

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is considering several resolutions, including a $252,200 Phase 2 demolition contract at the former Pastoret Terrace site, appointment of Tricia Hobbs as Executive Director, authorization of an interfund loan for tax increment financing costs, a $75,000 increase to Ehlers & Associates contract, and a subordination agreement for the Welch Place project.

• Resolution 25D-11: construction contract with Utility Systems of America for Phase 2 demolition at former Pastoret Terrace site, not to exceed $252,200
• Resolution 25D-10: appointment of Tricia Hobbs as Executive Director
• Resolution 25D-10: interfund loan for qualified redevelopment costs in connection with a proposed TIF district
• Resolution 25D-12: first amendment to Ehlers & Associates contract increasing amount by $75,000 to $300,000
• Resolution 25D-14: subordination agreement regarding the Welch Place project

City Council

The City Council will vote on several contracts for infrastructure and software, including building repairs and road maintenance. Members will also request an evaluation of the long-term future of the downtown public skywalk system.

• Contract with Johnson Wilson Constructors Inc. for Wade Stadium repairs not to exceed $712,407.00
• Increase of $65,000 in tourism tax funding for the Greater Downtown Council
• Purchase of cold mix asphalt from Monarch Paving Company for an estimated $63,000.00
• Proposed conveyance of real property in Gary-New Duluth neighborhood to Joto, LLC for $4,620
• Sole source purchase of operator interface terminals from Primex not to exceed $72,961.00

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board is holding a meeting on February 19, 2025. The agenda contains only procedural information with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. A note indicates the date was changed from a previous schedule.

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The commission holds a public hearing and discusses a proposed Water Infrastructure Surcharge. It also considers the WLSSD 2024 year-end adjustment and a rate adjustment for March 2025. Public comment is taken.

• Water Infrastructure Surcharge public meeting and discussion
• WLSSD 2024 year-end adjustment (no dollar amount specified)
• WLSSD rate adjustment for March 2025 (no dollar amount specified)
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a consent agenda with 20 resolutions, including a $3.4 million ski lift at Spirit Mountain, a $33,000 settlement, and several property sales. A separate ordinance authorizes the sale of property in Gary-New Duluth to JOTO, LLC for $4,620. The council also will vote on amending its standing rules to change meeting start time.

• Resolution authorizing $3.4M ski lift at Spirit Mountain (Leitner-Poma of America)
• Settlement of $33,000 in Lavonne Faye Ellis v. City of Duluth
• Sale of property in Gary-New Duluth to JOTO, LLC for $4,620
• Five-year $250,000 master services agreement with Barr Engineering Co.
• Resolution changing boundaries of election precinct 35

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission will review requests for accessible parking and electric vehicle charging stalls. The body will also consider a name for a new city-owned medical district parking facility and hold its annual officer elections.

• Request for on-street accessible parking zone (PKC255)
• Proposal for two electric vehicle charging stalls on the 2600 block of West Superior Street (PKC256)
• Proposal to name the medical district parking facility 'Hillside Public Parking Ramp' (PKC257)
• Annual election of commission officers (PKC258)

Commission on Disabilities.

This is a routine meeting of the Duluth Commission on Disabilities. The agenda contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions—only procedural boilerplate. No public hearings, rezonings, or contracts are listed.

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including a $5.7 million lead water service replacement contract in the Central Hillside neighborhood, approval of a $2.13 million settlement in the Respect Starts Here lawsuit, and a development agreement for the Amity Bluffs plat. The council will also vote on collective bargaining agreements for city employees and several infrastructure contracts.

• 2025 LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT - CENTRAL HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD for $5,699,957.85
• Settlement in Respect Starts Here v. City for approx $2,130,000
• Bardon’s Peak and Skyline Parkway Rehabilitation contract for $1,719,500
• Development Agreement with Amity Bluffs, LLC for plat east of Woodland Avenue and north of Vassar Street
• Collective bargaining agreements with Confidential Unit and AFSCME Local 66 for 2025-2027

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority will consider nine resolutions, including authorizing redevelopment grant and demolition loan applications, approving a term sheet and addendum for the Urbane Duluth project, a lease agreement with O'Reilly Auto Enterprises, a consent and estoppel certificate, a $2.13 million settlement, and a $967,000 construction contract for Shopper's Ramp demolition. Public hearings will be held for the grant and loan applications.

• Resolution to authorize $691,687 redevelopment grant application for the Goodwill Project
• Resolution to authorize $305,000 demolition loan application for Lot D
• Resolution approving term sheet with Urbane 218, LLC for Urbane Duluth project
• Resolution approving $2,130,000 settlement in Respect Starts Here lawsuit
• Resolution authorizing $967,000 construction contract with Carleton Companies for Shopper's Ramp demolition

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The commission will meet to discuss a water infrastructure surcharge. Other business includes the election of a Vice President and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion on Water Infrastructure Surcharge
• Election of Vice President
• Approval of Nov. 19, 2024 and Dec. 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will consider a variance to reduce the lot area for a property at 631 East 3rd Street owned by Top Dog Investments LLC. The commission will also review three interim use permits for vacation dwelling units at 325 S Lake Ave (Unit 1310), 107A E Superior St, and 1730 E 2nd St. Additional items include a minor subdivision application for the same 631 E 3rd St site and routine reports from the Land Use Supervisor and other commissions.

• Variance to reduce lot area at 631 E 3rd St (Top Dog Investments LLC)
• Interim Use Permit for vacation dwelling at 325 S Lake Ave, Unit 1310 (Waterwheel Rentals LLC)
• Interim Use Permit for vacation dwelling at 107A E Superior St (Eric Faust)
• Interim Use Permit for vacation dwelling at 1730 E 2nd St (Predictable 2 LLC)
• Minor subdivision application at 631 E 3rd St (Top Dog Investments LLC)

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider a consent agenda including a resolution to issue an $8,116,359 water utility revenue note and approve numerous grants and purchases. Items include $1.2M for an opioid/substance use program, purchase of eight police interceptors for $356,783, and a contract amendment for Chester Park Drive alley reconstruction. A second reading of an ordinance authorizing Duluth Airport Authority to accept 2025 grants is also scheduled.

• Resolution authorizing $8,116,359 general obligation water utility revenue note (Series 2025A)
• Resolution accepting $1,246,603 federal grant for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of eight 2025 Ford Police Interceptors from Tenvoorde Ford for $356,783.52
• Resolution amending contract for Chester Park Drive alley reconstruction, increasing amount by $90,600 to $156,340
• Resolution authorizing amendment for Spirit Mountain Upper Chalet Phase 2 architectural design services, increasing by $52,000 to $2,299,710

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The January 8, 2025 meeting of the Duluth Human Rights Commission agenda contains only procedural references (HR71) and a room change notice. No specific resolutions, hearings, or decisions are listed.

• Agenda contains only procedural reference HR71 and room change notice

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission is deciding on a proposal to remove a loading zone on 3rd Avenue West (PKC254). The agenda also includes updates on off-street and on-street parking, public comments, and follow-up. No other major actions are listed.

• Proposal to remove loading zone on 3rd Avenue West (PKC254)
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update