Council approves police chief contract amendment, park plan, $1.2M resilience project
The Duluth City Council approved a contract amendment for Police Chief Michael Ceynowa on a 7-2 vote and moved forward with a $1.2 million resilience project for Tischer Creek Tributary 7 during its June 29 meeting. The council also adopted the Park Point Recreation Area Plan and authorized an ATV route study. Recent meetings saw the Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission approve a liquor license transfer, while two other public bodies held procedural or canceled sessions. Upcoming meetings include a Charter Commission vote on even-year elections and a Parking Commission review of accessible parking zones.
City Council (June 29)
The council approved a first amendment to the employment contract of Police Chief Michael Ceynowa addressing salary and benefits. The vote was 7-2. Separately, the council confirmed the appointment of Gerry Goldfarb to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority on a 9-0 vote; the appointment of Matt Massman to the same authority was tabled.
A $1.2 million partnership agreement for the Tischer Creek Tributary 7 Resilience Project won approval. The council also authorized:
- $172,006.85 for an ATV route study.
- $58,330 for Medical District lighting improvements.
- Multiple permanent easements and licenses for the Chester Park-UMD neighborhood.
Additionally, the Park Point Recreation Area Plan was adopted. All consent agenda items, including infrastructure agreements and easements, passed.
Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission (July 1)
The commission approved a transfer of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license from Lakeside Liquors to SHB Liquor Inc. at 4507 E Superior Street. It also granted a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Grandma’s Marathon Park Point 5-Miler event.
Other Recent Meetings
The Duluth Economic Development Authority meeting scheduled for June 24 was canceled.
The Duluth Citizen Review Board on June 24 handled organizational business: electing board officers, receiving a police liaison report, and beginning plans for an August community meeting. All items were procedural.
Coming Up
The Duluth Charter Commission meets July 15 to consider and potentially vote on amendments to the city charter. Items include shifting municipal elections to even-numbered years, a ballot question for that change, and a revision to Section 4. A separate amendment to Section 38, proposed by Commissioner Stolee, is also on the agenda.
The Parking Commission will meet July 10 to review on-street accessible parking zone requests and receive updates on off-street and on-street parking operations.
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