{ "city": "Duluth", "state": "MN", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/duluth-mn/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $1.75M HUD grant, Becks Road and Lester Park land use changes", "summary": "The Duluth City Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda of resolutions and to hold public hearings on ordinances. Key items include accepting a $1.75 million HUD grant for library and community health services planning, amending the comprehensive plan to reclassify areas of Becks Road and Lester Park Golf Course, and introducing ordinances on short-term rental licensing and Piedmont Trail zoning. The meeting also includes first and second readings of several ordinances, including one to regulate short-term rentals.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3126_A_City_Council_26-08-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3126&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Duluth Citizen Review Board", "headline": "Board discusses DPD CORE Team and reviews police liaison report", "summary": "The Duluth Citizen Review Board will hold a procedural meeting at the Evergreen Senior Center. The agenda includes the approval of minutes, a report from the police liaison, and a specific discussion on the DPD CORE Team. Residents may provide public comment on these items with a three-minute limit per person.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3031_A_Duluth_Citizen_Review_Board_26-08-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3031&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Community Development Committee.", "headline": "Duluth committee to review FY 2027 housing and community needs", "summary": "The Community Development Committee will hold public hearings on the FY 2027 Community Needs Assessment and a 2025 Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan, and will hear a presentation on housing and community needs. The committee will also discuss funding priorities for the 2027 application and elect officers.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3003_A_Community_Development_Committee._26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3003&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Duluth Public Utilities Commission.", "headline": "Commission to review and recommend 2027 utilities budget", "summary": "The Duluth Public Utilities Commission is meeting to review the proposed 2027 utilities budget and consider a resolution to approve and recommend it. The agenda also includes approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and routine items like public comment and staff updates.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/2901_A_Duluth_Public_Utilities_Commission._26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2901&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold closed session on lawsuit strategy", "summary": "The Duluth City Council is meeting on August 18, 2026, with the primary item being a closed session to discuss litigation strategy and confidential attorney-client communications related to a lawsuit against the city (court file 69DU-CV-26-562). The agenda contains no other substantive business, only roll call, pledge, and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3150_A_City_Council_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3150_M_City_Council_26-08-18_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3150&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Indigenous Commission.", "headline": "Indigenous Commission plans Indigenous People's Day, elections, and subcommittee updates", "summary": "The Duluth Indigenous Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on the YouthBuild program, and plan upcoming events including Indigenous People's Day, Feast and Forum, and Orange Shirt Day. They will also hold elections for the executive team and receive updates on subcommittees covering topics like AI surveillance, housing, and MMIWR.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/2993_A_Indigenous_Commission._26-08-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2993&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Duluth African Heritage Commission", "headline": "Duluth African Heritage Commission to plan Juneteenth 2027 and define its role as a community resource", "summary": "The Duluth African Heritage Commission (AHC) will discuss convening Black-led and BIPOC-led organizations to begin planning for Juneteenth 2027, including the session's purpose, timing, and which groups to invite. The commission will also explore ways to increase awareness of its role, how residents can reach it with concerns, and what issues it can address directly versus referring to other agencies. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on current events affecting Duluth's Black community and voter engagement for the upcoming election.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3049_A_Duluth_African_Heritage_Commission_26-08-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3049&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Planning Commission.", "headline": "Planning Commission to review bank, golf course, and road land-use changes", "summary": "The Duluth Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several land-use items, including a bank review, comprehensive plan amendments for the Lester Park Golf Course and Becks Road areas, and a housing TIF district conformance. The consent agenda includes a minor subdivision, a coffee shop drive-through special use permit, and a street vacation. Public hearings will be held for the bank and the two comprehensive plan amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/2910_A_Planning_Commission._26-08-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2910&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Duluth Human Rights Commission", "headline": "Human Rights Commission to hear ISD 709 presentation", "summary": "The Duluth Human Rights Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and hear a presentation from ISD 709. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3038_A_Duluth_Human_Rights_Commission_26-08-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3038&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission.", "headline": "Duluth Parks Commission to hear Lester Park study, garden program updates", "summary": "The Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve June minutes and receive informational updates on the Duluth Community Garden Program, the Lester Park Land Use Study, and the Lakewalk and Coastal Improvements Project. No formal votes on these items are listed; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3092_A_Parks_and_Recreation_Commission._26-08-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3092&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Duluth Economic Development Authority.", "headline": "Duluth Economic Development Authority to review Lester Park Golf Course land use study", "summary": "The Duluth Economic Development Authority is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Lester Park Golf Course Land Use Study & Vision Plan. The agenda includes a presentation followed by discussion, with no formal decisions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3149_A_Duluth_Economic_Development_Authority._26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3149&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Heritage Preservation Commission.", "headline": "Heritage Preservation Commission meets to approve June minutes and discuss NAPC 2026.", "summary": "This is a procedural meeting of the Duluth Heritage Preservation Commission. The main actions are approving the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and receiving updates on the NAPC 2026 conference and a Planning Commission liaison report. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/2970_A_Heritage_Preservation_Commission._26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2970&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on sending Lester Park golf course rezoning to voters", "summary": "The City Council will consider a resolution to put the Lester Park Initiative ordinances before voters in a November 3, 2026 special election. The consent agenda includes $7.2 million in grant anticipation notes, liquor licenses, lead service line replacement loans, and a YMCA lease for Woodland Community Center. Several ordinances are up for second reading, including a Minnesota Power franchise renewal and concurrent use permits for outdoor seating.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3125_A_City_Council_26-08-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3125_M_City_Council_26-08-10_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3125&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Parking Commission.", "headline": "Duluth Parking Commission to review 4th Street parking removal and accessible zones", "summary": "The Duluth Parking Commission will meet to discuss and vote on proposals to remove parking from one side of 4th Street and create an accessible parking zone on the 500 block of West Superior Street. The commission will also receive updates on on-street and off-street parking conditions.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/2868_A_Parking_Commission._26-08-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2868&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on three alcohol and gambling license actions", "summary": "The Duluth Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission will review and decide on three license applications: a lawful gambling application for Little Saints Street Ministry, a one-day temporary consumption and display permit for Duluth Sister Cities International, and a theater liquor license transfer for Alhambra Cocktail Lounge. The meeting will also include a roll call and procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3148_A_Alcohol%2C_Gambling___Tobacco_Commission_26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3148_M_Alcohol%2C_Gambling___Tobacco_Commission_26-08-05_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3148&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Natural Resources Commission.", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/2954_A_Natural_Resources_Commission._26-08-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2954&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Library Board.", "headline": "Duluth Library Board to discuss 2027 library budget", "summary": "The Library Board will meet to review usage reports and discuss the 2027 library budget. The agenda includes updates on safety and the Main Library facility.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/8/3022_A_Library_Board._26-08-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3022&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to award $9.8 million contract for Lakewalk and Coastal Improvement Project", "summary": "The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts, grant acceptances, and right-of-way vacations. Key items include road salt procurement, sewer construction on Roslyn Avenue, and concurrent use permits for outdoor seating at Canal Park and East Superior Street.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3124_A_City_Council_26-07-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3124_M_City_Council_26-07-27_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3124&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Ordinances require voter approval for rezoning of two large parcels near Lester Park", "summary": "The Duluth City Council will read for the first time two ordinances proposed by initiative petition. Each ordinance would require a majority of voters to approve any rezoning of a specific parcel near the former Lester Park Golf Course. The first ordinance covers the 37.5‑acre Lake 9 parcel, and the second covers a 230‑acre parcel. Both aim to limit rezoning to park, open space, or conservation unless approved by voters.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3144_A_City_Council_26-07-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3144_M_City_Council_26-07-23_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3144&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Duluth Economic Development Authority.", "headline": "DEDA will review a redevelopment agreement for the Armory Arts and Music Center.", "summary": "The Duluth Economic Development Authority will discuss a development agreement with Historic Duluth Armory, LLC for the Armory Arts and Music Center. Members will also consider a resolution supporting the city’s downtown development strategy, a second amendment to an agreement with Portland Land Co., LLC, and a memo on the Lester Park Golf Course. The agenda lists routine approvals for recent meeting minutes and monthly cash transactions.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/2922_A_Duluth_Economic_Development_Authority._26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2922&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Charter Commission.", "headline": "Charter Commission to vote on amendment for even-year elections", "summary": "The Duluth Charter Commission will consider and potentially vote on proposed amendments to the city charter, including shifting municipal elections to even-numbered years and revising Section 4. A ballot question for the even-year election cycle is also under discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3121_A_Charter_Commission._26-07-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3121&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Planning Commission.", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider permits, variances, and rezoning", "summary": "The Duluth Planning Commission will review a consent agenda of permits and variances, including outdoor seating and wireless facilities, and hold a public hearing on rezoning the Piedmont Trail System.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/2909_A_Planning_Commission._26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2909&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on liquor license transfer for Lakeside Liquors to SHB Liquor Inc.", "summary": "The Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission will consider approving the transfer of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license from Lakeside Liquors to SHB Liquor Inc. at 4507 E Superior Street. Also on the agenda is a temporary on-sale liquor license for Grandma's Marathon's Park Point 5-Miler event. The meeting will start with approval of the June 3, 2026 minutes.", "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3132&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $7.7M revenue notes for water utility improvements", "summary": "The Duluth City Council will consider second readings of ordinances authorizing up to $7.7 million in taxable grant anticipation revenue notes for water utility improvements and amending the official zoning map for former districts. The consent agenda includes appointments, liquor licenses, grants, contracts, and settlements. First readings include an ordinance to repeal certain city code sections and one to dedicate land to Downer Park.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3123_A_City_Council_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3123_M_City_Council_26-07-13_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3123&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Heritage Preservation Commission.", "headline": "Heritage Preservation Commission meeting cancelled, no items decided", "summary": "The Heritage Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The agenda listed typical items such as approval of minutes, commission action considerations, and updates, but none were acted upon.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/2969_A_Heritage_Preservation_Commission._26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2969&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Parking Commission.", "headline": "Parking Commission to consider accessible parking zone requests", "summary": "The Duluth Parking Commission will review requests for on-street accessible parking zones and receive updates on off-street and on-street parking. Public comments will be heard and followed up on.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/2867_A_Parking_Commission._26-07-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/2867_M_Parking_Commission._26-07-10_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2867&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission", "headline": "Duluth AGT considers liquor license transfers and a marathon permit", "summary": "The Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission will review applications to transfer an off-sale liquor license from Lakeside Liquors to SHB Liquor Inc. and consider a temporary on-sale license for the Grandma's Marathon Park Point 5-Miler.", "agenda_url": "https://duluth-mn.legistar1.com/duluth-mn/meetings/2026/7/3138_A_Alcohol%2C_Gambling___Tobacco_Commission_26-07-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://duluth-mn.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3138&GID=504&G=DE0E9302-DCA0-41D1-B598-CC61251A2B25" } ] }