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Hermantown public meetings in 2025

25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 19:00

P&Z

Planning commission to hear cannabis cultivation permit request

The Hermantown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for cannabis cultivation at 4599 Abrahamson Road. The meeting will also include the approval of the November 18, 2025 minutes.

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5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

City Council considers ordinance for accessory dwelling units

The City Council will vote on a zoning code amendment regarding accessory dwelling units and a resolution to purchase the Mary Murphy House and property. The body is also reviewing tobacco license renewals and several city service agreements.

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5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts $10.1M property tax levy for 2026

The Hermantown City Council approved the final 2025 property tax levy of $10,112,191 and the final 2026 General Fund Budget of $28,022,830. The consent agenda items, including a $345,937.75 payment for Keene Creek Trail construction and $1,518,272.92 in city warrants, were also approved. Ordinances renewing the Mediacom franchise, granting a Minnesota Power franchise, imposing a franchise fee on Minnesota Power, and authorizing a managed IT services contract were adopted. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 16:30

City Council

Hermantown City Council to discuss 2026 budget

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget. The meeting will then recess until the December 1, 2025, City Council meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council agrees to trim budget contingency and cut park transfer

The council reached consensus to reduce the budget contingency by $100,000, eliminate the $50,000 transfer to the Park Dedication Fund, and raise projected investment income by $100,000. A motion to recess the meeting was made by LeBlanc, seconded by Hjelle, and carried unanimously.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 17:30

Utility Commission

Utility commission to discuss delinquent accounts and 2026 budget

The Utility Commission will review the 2026 budget for the Enterprise Fund and Fund 260, address delinquent utility accounts, and receive updates on water loss and billing.

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✓ Decided: Utility Commission approved recommendation on delinquent utilities to City Council

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a recommendation to the City Council regarding delinquent utilities. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 pm.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 19:00

P&Z

Hermantown P&Z to consider 14-lot subdivision and cannabis permit

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use applications, including a residential subdivision and a cannabis cultivation permit. The body will also discuss adding Accessory Dwelling Units to the city zoning code.

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5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 16:30

Park Board

Park Board to discuss naming a field after Hermantown coach

The Hermantown Park Board will approve the September 16, 2025, meeting minutes and discuss naming a field at Rose Roade after longtime softball coach Tom Bang. The board previously voted to focus the naming on a single field rather than two.

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5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved ordinance to accept and open streets and roads.

The council approved the consent agenda, including $844,293 in city warrants. They adopted Ordinance 2025-19, amending Section 350 to accept and open streets and roads. First‑reading approvals were given for a Mediacom franchise renewal and new franchise and fee provisions for Minnesota Power. The council also approved several resolutions, notably a $727,401.87 payment for the NorthStar Ford Arena and support for a state grant to rebuild Ugstad Road as part of the Hawkline Business Park.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

Hermantown Council to consider fee schedule changes and road assessments

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the fee schedule for licenses and permits. The body will also review road improvement assessments and several special use permits for zoning and land use.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fee‑schedule amendment ordinance (5‑0 vote)

The council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2025‑18, amending Section 270 of the code that sets the fee schedule for licenses, permits and fees. They also approved the consent agenda authorizing city warrants totaling $834,889.29, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting included the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑19 to amend Section 350 concerning accepted and opened streets and roads.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 17:00

HEDA

HEDA to adopt housing trust fund lending policy

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority will vote on a resolution to adopt a lending policy for the Housing Trust Fund, which will guide loans for workforce housing. The body will also consider a $100,000 loan to Reliable Properties for the 4511 Lavaque project and a consent agreement for the Pillars of Hermantown senior living project.

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✓ Decided: Council approved senior‑living project consent and housing trust policies

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority adopted a new lending policy for the Housing Trust Fund, approved a loan agreement from that fund, and approved a consent related to the Pillars of Hermantown Senior Living project. All three resolutions passed with unanimous yea votes and no nay votes. The lending policy vote was 6‑0‑1, the loan agreement vote was 5‑0‑1, and the senior‑living consent vote was 6‑0‑1.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 19:00

P&Z

P&Z to consider communication campus and warehouse projects

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several special use permits. Key requests include a communication facility campus and a new office/warehouse facility.

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5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to consider zoning map amendment and fee schedule changes

The City Council will review a second reading for a zoning map amendment and a first reading for a fee schedule update. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding public safety partnerships and development agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council approved zoning map amendment and several key resolutions

The Hermantown City Council adopted Ordinance 2025‑17, amending Title 2 of the city code and the official zoning map. It also approved a resolution waiving municipal consent for MnDOT’s State Project 6908‑68 on Trunk Highway 2, a memorandum of understanding with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 47, a ten‑year regional tactical response team agreement with Duluth, and a DEED contamination clean‑up grant application. The consent agenda, including general city warrants totaling $2,212,130.21, was approved.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to approve arena construction funds and zoning map changes

The Hermantown City Council will consider approving construction change orders for the NorthStar Ford Arena totaling $1.57 million, a preliminary debt service budget, and an amendment to the official zoning map. The meeting also includes a public hearing and a closed session regarding labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves final Hermantown Industrial AUAR document and multiple resolutions

The Hermantown City Council approved the final Industrial Alternative AUAR document. It also adopted the city employee handbook, several change orders for the NorthStar Ford Arena, special‑use permits for grading and a two‑family home, and allocated $100,000 to the Housing Trust Fund. All votes were 4‑yes, 0‑no with one councilor absent.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 17:00

HEDA

HEDA to revisit Housing Trust Fund policy and project updates

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority will discuss the Housing Trust Fund policy and receive updates on the Birch Hills Subdivision and Uptown Master Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing and a review of resolutions.

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✓ Decided: HEDA approves August 28 minutes and recesses meeting

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. A motion to recess the meeting at 7:06 p.m. was also carried unanimously (6‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 17:30

Utility Commission

✓ Decided: Utility Commission approved May 15 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The commission approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Later, a motion to adjourn was carried unanimously at 6:21 pm. No other actions or decisions were taken.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 16:30

Park Board

Hermantown Park Board to discuss park and field naming

The Park Board will meet to conduct regular business and continue discussions regarding the naming of parks and fields. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and continuing business.

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5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $1.8M in warrants and multiple park improvement contracts

The council unanimously approved general city warrants totaling $1,834,063.12. It adopted a resolution to prepare an assessment roll for delinquent utility charges. The council accepted two quotes for improvements at Fichtner Park totaling $124,537.35. It also authorized a cooperative crack‑sealing agreement with St. Louis County and approved a wage increase for the city administrator.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to approve arena contracts and property tax rates

The Hermantown City Council will consider approving contracts for the NorthStar Ford Arena, including furniture, change orders, and a pay request, as well as a resolution to adopt the 2026 property tax levy. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the City Administrator's performance evaluation.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted the proposed 2026 property tax rate

The Hermantown City Council approved a series of licenses, contracts, and resolutions, including the 2026 property tax proposal. All items were carried with unanimous votes except two resolutions that passed 4‑1. No items were denied or tabled.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 17:00

HEDA

✓ Decided: HEDA approved amendment to senior living project agreement (4-0)

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority approved an amendment to the Development Agreement and Business Subsidy Agreement with KTJ 360, LLC for the Pillars of Hermantown Senior Living Project. The board also approved amendments to its by‑laws. Both resolutions passed with a 4‑0 vote and three members absent.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 19:00

P&Z

Planning & Zoning Commission to review subdivisions and commercial permits

The commission will hold public hearings on two residential subdivisions and two commercial development permits. The body will also consider a special use permit for city trail construction and discuss Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations.

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5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on road improvement assessments

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed assessments for Road Improvement District No. 541 & 542. The body will also review the 2026 Preliminary General Fund Budget and consider resolutions on part-time employee wages and a final contractor payment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $248,364.47 final pay to Northland Constructors

The Hermantown City Council approved a $248,364.47 final payment to Northland Constructors for Road Improvement Districts 541 and 542. It also approved wage rates for part‑time employees and general city warrants totaling $1,637,141.47. The council adopted the consent agenda and held a closed session to discuss the City Administrator’s performance evaluation before recessing.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to consider arena and park construction payments

The Hermantown City Council will hold a public hearing on an Economic Development Authority resolution and vote on ordinances regarding housing and zoning, along with several construction payments for the NorthStar Ford Arena and Fichtner Park.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves development agreement, zoning changes, and major arena payments

The council adopted an amended resolution to create the Hermantown Economic Development Authority and approved the consent agenda, which includes over $2.6 million in city warrants. It also passed two ordinances updating the official zoning map and an ordinance amending the housing and building code. Large payments for the NorthStar Ford Arena and a development agreement for The Cottages of Hermantown were approved, while one road‑improvement pay request was tabled.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 17:00

HEDA

HEDA to set bond amount and approve 2026 budget

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority will elect officers, set the treasurer's bond at $300,000, approve the 2024 annual report, and submit a proposed 2026 budget to the City Council. The meeting includes a work session on the Uptown Urban Design Master Plan.

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✓ Decided: Approved $300,000 bond amount required from Treasurer

The Hermantown Economic Development Authority approved the June 18, 2025 minutes and elected Commissioner Geissler as Vice President and Commissioner LeBlanc as Secretary. It set a $300,000 bond requirement for the Treasurer, approved the annual report, the 2026 budget, and the Enabling Resolution for submission to the City Council, and appointed depositories. All motions were carried with five yeas, zero nays, and two absences.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown
Mon Jul 21, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

City Council to consider zoning changes, trail construction, and compensation plan

The Hermantown City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider first readings for ordinances amending the city's housing and building code and zoning map. The agenda includes approving construction contracts for the Hermantown Trail, a management compensation plan, and a purchase agreement for a property.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves medical cannabis retailer and multiple city resolutions

The Hermantown City Council approved Vireo Health LLC dba Green Goods for a medical combination cannabis retail registration with a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including $1,016,570.67 in city warrants, and adopted several resolutions covering trail construction, management compensation, engineering services, road assessment rolls, and a purchase agreement. All motions passed with either unanimous or near‑unanimous support.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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5 yea
Wayne Boucher yea · Joe Peterson yea · John Geissler yea · Andrew Hjelle yea · Brian LeBlanc yea
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 18:30

City Council

Council considers $1.67M payment for NorthStar Ford Arena

The City Council will review several resolutions including infrastructure bids, development agreements, and a labor agreement with AFSCME Local 66. The meeting also includes pre-agenda presentations on the 2026 budget and city trails.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1,666,686.26 payment to NorthStar Ford Arena contractor

The Hermantown City Council approved a $1,666,686.26 payment request for the NorthStar Ford Arena to Kraus‑Anderson Construction. It also approved $1,780,752.49 in general city warrants and adopted several resolutions covering insurance, a financial‑management plan, a police memorandum, and a housing development. All items were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

5105 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown