Duluth City Council approves Police Chief contract amendment, $1.2M creek resilience project
The Duluth City Council approved a first amendment to Police Chief Michael Ceynowa's employment contract on June 29, 2026, covering salary and benefits, in a 7-2 vote. The council also approved a $1.2 million partnership agreement for the Tischer Creek Tributary 7 Resilience Project and several other infrastructure and land-use items during its regular meeting.
City Council — June 29
The council voted 7-2 to approve the first amendment to Police Chief Ceynowa's employment contract. The agenda summary did not specify the dollar terms of the amendment.
On infrastructure, the council approved a $1.2 million partnership agreement for the Tischer Creek Tributary 7 Resilience Project, a $172,006.85 agreement for an ATV route study, and a $58,330 agreement for Medical District lighting improvements.
The council approved the Park Point Recreation Area Plan and multiple permanent easements and licenses for the Chester Park-UMD neighborhood.
Gerry Goldfarb was confirmed to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority on a 9-0 vote. A separate appointment of Matt Massman to the same authority remains tabled.
Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission — July 1
The commission approved the transfer of an off-sale intoxicating liquor license from Lakeside Liquors to SHB Liquor Inc., located at 4507 E Superior Street. It also approved a temporary on-sale liquor license for Grandma's Marathon's Park Point 5-Miler event. The commission approved its June 3, 2026 minutes.
Citizen Review Board — June 24
The Duluth Citizen Review Board met to elect board officers, receive a police liaison report, and plan for an August community meeting. The agenda also included public comments and approval of minutes. Official minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of the officer elections are not yet in the record.
Duluth Economic Development Authority — June 24
The scheduled June 24 meeting of the Duluth Economic Development Authority was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
Coming up
- **Parking Commission — July 10:** Will review on-street accessible parking zone requests (PKC315) and receive updates on off-street and on-street parking. Public comments and follow-up are on the agenda.
- **Charter Commission — July 15:** Will consider and potentially vote on proposed charter amendments, including shifting municipal elections to even-numbered years, a revision to Section 4, a ballot question for the even-year election cycle, and a Section 38 amendment proposed by Commissioner Stolee.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Council approves police chief contract amendment, park plan, $1.2M resilience project
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