Duluth, MN

Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission

The Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also consider two liquor license applications.

• New Wine License for Blacklist Wine LLC at 208 E Superior St
• Temporary Liquor License for Hartley Nature Center at 3001 Woodland Ave

Natural Resources Commission.

The Natural Resources Commission will receive a presentation on the Citywide Forest Management Plan. The body will also review a summary of the 2026 City Prescribed Burn Program.

• Citywide Forest Management Plan Presentation
• 2026 City Prescribed Burn Program Summary
• NRC Visibility (Old Business)

Commission on Disabilities.

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss accessibility issues with guests from the county and the DTA. The body will review reports on parks, recreation, and city infrastructure.

• County road discussion with guest Carl Crawford
• Accessible parking update with DTA representative
• Library partnership discussion
• Reports on crosswalks and skywalks

Duluth African Heritage Commission

The Commission will review concerns regarding Black student proficiency, graduation rates, and discipline disparities following a meeting with Duluth Public Schools. Members will also coordinate community initiatives involving city departments and youth activities.

• Discussion of Black student MCA proficiency, graduation rates, and discipline disparities
• Coordination of invitations to Parks and Recreation and the Fire Department
• Planning for January and February bike donation drive
• Review of spring chess and Dungeons & Dragons clubs at Family Freedom Center
• Outreach to YMCA and ISD 709 regarding swim lessons and lifeguard training

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission is meeting to discuss proposed changes to on-street parking zones and the 2027 off-street parking rate proposal.

• Proposal to create a loading zone on the 100 block of East Superior Street
• Proposal to remove a no stopping/no standing zone on the 1800 block of West Michigan Street
• Proposal to implement a one-stall no parking zone on Canal Park Drive
• Proposal to implement a no parking zone near 24th Avenue West and Superior Street
• Proposal to reduce parking stalls on the 2000 block of West Superior Street

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The board will meet to receive a police liaison report and hear public comments. The agenda consists of procedural items and board discussion.

• Police Liaison Report

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including construction contracts and research agreements. The body will also consider a grant application for the Duluth Heritage Sports Center.

• Change order for Carleton Companies, Inc. for Shopper’s Ramp demolition not to exceed $3,220,441.56
• License agreement with University of Minnesota Natural Resources Research Institute for Becks Road property
• Contamination cleanup grant application for the Duluth Heritage Sports Center project
• Consent to collateral assignment by Historic Duluth Armory, LLC in favor of Sunrise Banks, National Association

Community Development Committee.

The Community Development Committee will review application scoring and manager funding recommendations. The body intends to prepare preliminary funding recommendations for the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan and establish dates for a public hearing and comment period.

• Application scoring review and manager's funding recommendations
• Preliminary funding recommendations for FY 2027 Annual Action Plan
• Scheduling of public comment period and public hearing

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning map amendment for the Lester Park Golf Course. The body is also reviewing several resolutions regarding infrastructure repairs, utility services, and grant acceptances.

• Ordinance to reclassify parcels within the Lester Park Golf Course
• Engineering services agreement with LHB, Inc. for Hillside Culvert Repair - Phase 3 not to exceed $166,382.50
• Utility invoice mailing services agreement with InfoSend, Inc. for 2027 estimated at $215,550.00
• Sanitary sewer extension for 2339, 2408, 2415, and 2416 Roslyn Avenue estimated at $79,200
• Acceptance of a $53,850 Minnesota Department of Public Safety grant for the 2027 Towards Zero Deaths project

The City Council approved a resolution supporting the selection of the 148th Fighter Wing to receive F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The Council also approved several consent agenda items, including infrastructure repairs, utility billing services, and grant applications for sports center cleanup and trail construction.

• Approved resolution supporting 148th Fighter Wing for F-35s (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $166,382.50 engineering contract for Hillside Culvert Repair
• Approved $215,550 utility invoice mailing services contract for 2027
• Approved $79,200 sanitary sewer extension for Roslyn Avenue
• Accepted $53,850 grant for 2027 Towards Zero Deaths project
• Approved $300,000 grant amendment for Cross City Trail construction
• Adopted resolution vacating unimproved platted rights-of-way
• Adopted resolution for Heritage Sports Center contamination cleanup grant

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The commission will meet to discuss utility capital projects planned for 2027. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from September 15, 2026.

• 2027 utility capital projects

Indigenous Commission.

The commission will discuss subcommittee compositions and next steps for various community initiatives. The agenda includes a debrief of the Indigenous People’s Day Event and updates on the Hillside Community Center building. Members will also discuss the scheduling of a December meeting.

• Indigenous People’s Day Event debrief
• Hillside Community Center building update
• Subcommittee discussions including AI surveillance, Education, and Housing
• Ojibwe language and art project discussion
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) discussion

Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a UDC Map Amendment for the Lester Park Golf Course. The body will also consider two subdivision requests and receive public comment on an environmental assessment worksheet.

• UDC Map Amendment for Lester Park Golf Course
• Minor Subdivision at 102 E Gary St
• Final Plat of Paine’s Horseshoe Addition at 2102 N 40th Ave W
• Public comment for Tallas Bay Dredging Environmental Assessment Worksheet

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The commission will review reports from its executive, findings, communications, and policy committees. The meeting includes discussions on community listening events, outreach to marginalized members, and elections for the executive team.

• Community Listening and Education Events
• Outreach to Marginalized Community Members
• Nominations and Elections for Executive Team
• Identity Based Commission Report Out
• Human Rights Office Report

Community Development Committee.

The Community Development Committee will review funding applications for the 2027 cycle. The discussion focuses on two categories: Public Facilities and Housing.

• Review of 2027 Public Facilities funding applications
• Review of 2027 Housing funding applications

Charter Commission.

The Charter Commission met to elect officers and review previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on even year election cycles and potential charter amendments.

• Election of Officers
• Even Year Election Cycle research
• Charter Amendment Ballot Question
• Section 38 Amendment Stollee Proposal
• Revisions to Chapter IV, Section 20

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions including a collective bargaining agreement for law enforcement and various public works contracts. The body is also reviewing ordinances for municipal water utility revenue notes and a franchise fee for Minnesota Power.

• Agreement with Hallett Railroad Storage and Services for coal handling not to exceed $176,000
• Purchase of storm and ditching materials from Red Rock Precast, LLC estimated at $65,000
• Issuance of taxable grant anticipation revenue notes up to $61,630 for municipal water utility
• Establishment of bike lanes and a no-parking zone on 4th Street
• EPA grant of $97,968 for soil contamination data collection near Munger Landing

The Duluth City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services 363 for 2027 and authorized taxable grant anticipation revenue notes up to $61,630 for water utility improvements. The council also approved a franchise fee for Minnesota Power and adopted a consent agenda covering multiple settlements, easements, bike lanes, and grants.

• Approved $21,688.61 settlement for USAA General Indemnity Company property damage claim (9-0)
• Approved protective designation process for at least 1,500 acres of land from Strategic Public Lands Realignment Project (9-0)
• Established bike lane on both sides of 4th Street from 5th Ave E to 6th Ave E (9-0)
• Established 'No Parking' zone on even side of 4th Street from 3rd Ave E to 5th Ave E (9-0)
• Authorized coal handling agreement with Hallett Railroad Storage and Services for up to $176,000 (9-0)
• Approved 2027 collective bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services 363 (7-2)
• Authorized issuance of taxable grant anticipation revenue notes up to $61,630 for municipal water utility (9-0)
• Established Minnesota Power franchise fee under Ordinance No. 10980 (8-0, 1 abstention)

Heritage Preservation Commission.

The commission will discuss a Section 106 consultation and archaeological assessment for Priley Circle/5th Ave Mall. The meeting also includes updates on the Spirit Mountain Trail repair and Canal Park resurfacing.

• Priley Circle/5th Ave Mall Section 106 Consultation
• Phase IA Literature Review and Archaeological Assessment for Priley Circle
• Spirit Mountain Trail Repair update
• Canal Park Resurfacing old business

Duluth African Heritage Commission

The commission is meeting to coordinate participation in upcoming October community events and review outreach to city departments. Members will discuss partnerships with ISD 709 and the YMCA regarding youth activities and resource navigation.

• Planning for The Big Tent at Freedom Farms (Oct 10), Indigenous Peoples Day (Oct 12), and Rev Up Voter Education (Oct 20)
• Outreach to Parks and Recreation and Fire Department regarding nature access and CPR training
• Proposed requests for ISD 709 regarding student well-being and parent support
• Coordination with YMCA and ISD 709 for swim lessons and lifeguard training
• Planning for a January-February bike donation drive

Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission

Commission on Disabilities.

The Duluth Commission on Disabilities meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the Lakeside Conference Room (Room 430) at City Hall, 411 West First Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes, an accessible parking update, public comment, commission collaboration, a library partnership, and a Parks and Rec report. Committee updates cover crosswalks, skywalks, and outreach, followed by current disability issues, old and new business, and adjournment. The agenda lists topics only and does not include specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions to be voted on.

• Accessible Parking Update
• Library Partnership discussion
• Parks and Rec Report
• Committee updates on crosswalks, skywalks, and outreach
• Two public comment periods

The Commission on Disabilities approved two requests for accessible parking adjustments at 631 E. 3rd Street and 1222 N 7th Ave E. Commissioners also reviewed updates regarding library accessibility initiatives, the 4th Street Project, and ongoing crosswalk safety concerns on Woodland Avenue.

• Approved accessible parking adjustment at 631 E. 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved accessible parking request at 1222 N 7th Ave E (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board.

The Duluth Library Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Main Library Gold Room. Members will review reports, then take up old business including safety updates, the Main Library facility and regional library services district, the 2027 library budget, the library manager hiring process, and the 2027 meeting schedule. Under new business, the board will consider a City Council resolution to accept a $7,500 grant from the Northland Foundation.

• Council resolution to accept a $7,500 grant from the Northland Foundation (LB60)
• 2027 Library Budget discussion (LB42)
• Library Manager Hiring Process (LB48)
• Main Library Facility/Regional Library Services District (LB16)
• 2027 Meeting Schedule (LB61)

Community Development Committee.

The Duluth Community Development Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Room 155, City Hall, 411 West First Street. The agenda includes approval of the August 18, 2026 meeting summary and review of 2027 funding applications in three areas: economic development, public services, and homelessness. No specific dollar amounts, applicants, or decisions are listed in the agenda text provided.

• Review of 2027 funding applications for economic development
• Review of 2027 funding applications for public services
• Review of 2027 funding applications for homelessness
• Approval of the August 18, 2026 meeting summary (CDC26-6)

Parking Commission.

The Duluth Parking Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including on-street accessible parking zone requests, a presentation on the 2027 parking funds budget, and updates on the 4th Street redevelopment project. The agenda also includes updates on off-street and on-street parking, new business, and public comments. No final decisions are indicated in the agenda itself.

• On-street accessible parking zone requests (PKC321)
• 2027 parking funds budget presentation (PKC322)
• 4th Street redevelopment project update
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

The Duluth Parking Commission approved the proposed 2027 Parking Funds budget and a revised parking configuration for the upcoming 4th Street redevelopment project, which retains parking on both sides of most blocks. The commission also approved two on-street accessible parking zone requests and the minutes from the September 2026 meeting. Additionally, members received operational updates on off-street and on-street parking.

• Approved September 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved relocation of accessible parking zone at 631 East 3rd Street (5-0)
• Approved accessible parking zone request at 1228 North 7th Avenue East (5-0)
• Approved proposed 2027 Parking Funds budget (5-0)
• Approved prohibiting parking on the even side of the 300 and 400 East blocks of 4th Street (5-0)
• Rescinded previous design approval and approved updated 4th Street design retaining both-sided parking (5-0)

City Council

The Duluth City Council will consider resolutions proposing the 2027 property tax levies for general purposes, the special parks fund, the housing and redevelopment authority, and the Duluth Transit Authority. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes liquor licenses, commission appointments, a SNAP employment services contract, a utility easement vacation, a short-term rental moratorium clarification, affordable housing funding, and several grants. Additionally, the council will read ordinances for the first and second time, including one establishing a franchise fee for Minnesota Power and another amending lodging regulations.

• 2027 general property tax levy resolution
• 2027 special parks fund levy resolution
• 2027 housing and redevelopment authority levy resolution
• 2027 Duluth Transit Authority levy resolution
• Ordinance establishing Minnesota Power franchise fee

The Duluth City Council approved four resolutions proposing 2027 property tax sums for general purposes, the Special Parks Fund, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority taxing district, and the Duluth Transit Authority taxing district, each on 9-0 votes after being removed from the table. It also adopted an ordinance amending city code sections on lodging, and approved a first reading of an ordinance setting a Minnesota Power franchise fee. A resolution amending the council's Standing Rules to add a code of conduct remained tabled with no action taken.

• Approved 2027 general purposes tax levy resolution (9-0)
• Approved 2027 Special Parks Fund levy resolution (9-0)
• Approved 2027 HRA special taxing district levy resolution (9-0)
• Approved 2027 Duluth Transit Authority special taxing district levy resolution (9-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 50 city code sections regarding lodging (9-0)
• Approved ordinance revising Chapter 13 city code sections (9-0)
• Read for the first time ordinance setting Minnesota Power franchise fee (26-042-O)
• Standing Rules code of conduct resolution (26-0810R) remained tabled, no action taken

Duluth Economic Development Authority.

The Duluth Economic Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes and cash transactions for July and August 2026, and to consider a resolution authorizing a sixth amendment to a development agreement with LSC Flats, LLC. The meeting includes a public hearing period and time for public comment.

• Resolution authorizing sixth amendment to development agreement with LSC Flats, LLC (26D-20)
• Approval of July 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 11, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Approval of cash transactions for July 1-31, 2026
• Approval of cash transactions for August 1-31, 2026

Duluth Citizen Review Board

The Duluth Citizen Review Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda of introductions, public comments, minutes approval, a police liaison report, announcements, and board discussion. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Public comments period
• Police liaison report
• Approval of minutes

Indigenous Commission.

The Duluth Indigenous Commission is meeting to plan the Indigenous People's Day event for October 12 and discuss ongoing business including Orange Shirt Day on September 30. The commission will also hear a tentative update from the city's Sustainability Officer and receive task updates from commissioners. Subcommittees will briefly discuss changes, covering topics such as AI surveillance dangers for the Indigenous community, housing, education, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR).

• Indigenous People's Day Event Planning (October 12)
• Orange Shirt Day and Park Point (September 30)
• AI surveillance and possible dangers for the Indigenous community (Bowman)
• Tentative update from Annaka Peterson, Sustainability Officer
• Subcommittee discussions on housing, education, MMIWR, and Ojibwe language and art project

Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission

The Alcohol, Gambling & Tobacco Commission will consider a request for a temporary liquor license expansion at the Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community. The proposed expansion is scheduled for October 10, 2026.

• Temporary liquor license expansion for Zeitgeist Center at 222 E Superior St.

Duluth Public Utilities Commission.

The Duluth Public Utilities Commission will discuss the proposed 2027 utilities budget. The commission will also consider a resolution to establish fees for various utility-related services.

• 2027 proposed utilities budget
• Resolution establishing fees for various utility-related services

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a three-year Microsoft enterprise agreement and a new tax increment financing plan for Legacy Housing. The meeting also includes public hearings for the Legacy TIF and multiple ordinance readings regarding lodging, short-term rentals, and city vacancies.

• Three-year Microsoft enterprise agreement totaling $1,484,611.80
• Public hearing for Legacy Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan
• Purchase of 2,000 tons of coal for $202,920.00
• Establishment of a bike lane on both sides of 4th Street from 5th Ave E to 6th Ave E
• Ordinance to regulate short-term rental licensing and permitting

The Council approved a Tax Increment Financing plan for the Legacy Housing District and various resolutions regarding utilities, engineering services, and software agreements. Several 2027 taxation proposals and a code of conduct amendment were tabled, while bike lane and no-parking resolutions for 4th Street were returned to Administration.

• Approved Legacy Housing TIF plan (8-1)
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for $1,484,611.80 total (9-0)
• Approved purchase of 2,000 tons of coal for $202,920.00 (9-0)
• Approved engineering services for Canal Park Drive Rehabilitation ($102,495.00) (9-0)
• Approved engineering services for Cross City Trail Phase 6 (not to exceed $89,990.00) (9-0)
• Approved 2027 collective bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services 538 (9-0)
• Tabled 2027 taxation proposals for general purposes, parks, HRA, and transit (9-0)
• Tabled amendment to standing rules to include a code of conduct (9-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission.

The Heritage Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for the LSMR Bridge replacement at Mud Lake. The meeting also includes a Section 106 consultation regarding Canal Park Drive resurfacing.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for LSMR Bridge Replacement at Mud Lake
• Canal Park Drive Resurfacing Section 106 Consultation
• Priley Circle/5th Ave Mall presentation

Duluth African Heritage Commission

The Duluth African Heritage Commission is meeting to discuss community updates, plan for Juneteenth 2027, and define its role as a community resource. The commission will consider whether to hold a planning session during the September meeting or separately, and how to engage Black-led and BIPOC-led organizations. Old business includes voter engagement for the November election.

• Discussion on convening Black-led and BIPOC-led organizations for Juneteenth 2027 planning
• Consideration of AHC's role as convener, facilitator, planning partner, or coordinator
• Exploring ways to build awareness of AHC and create a resource database
• Voter engagement and community outreach for the November election
• Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026, 6-7:30 pm

Duluth Human Rights Commission

The commission will conduct routine business including committee reports and approvals of minutes. The agenda includes discussions on voter integrity and reports from the Human Rights Office.

• Committee reports from Executive, Findings, Communications, and Policy committees
• Discussion regarding Voter Integrity
• Identity Based Commission Attendee Report Out
• Human Rights Office Report

Planning Commission.

The Duluth Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda including an interim use permit for mining at 3340 Oak Street, a vacation of easement at 4931 Wyoming St, and a variance at 228 W Lewis St. A public hearing will address proposed amendments to Chapter 50 regarding lodging. The commission will also receive a completion determination for the Tallas Bay dredging environmental assessment and reports from the Land Use Supervisor and Heritage Preservation Commission.

• Interim use permit for continuation of mining, extraction, and storage at 3340 Oak Street by Greg Kunst
• Vacation of easement at 4931 Wyoming St by Mat Gilderman
• Variance from dimensional standards at 228 W Lewis St by Michael Pothast
• Public hearing on lodging amendments to Chapter 50 of the Duluth Legislative Code
• Completion determination for Tallas Bay dredging Environmental Assessment Worksheet

Parking Commission.

The Parking Commission will discuss a proposal to implement year-round fees for off-street parking lots in Canal Park. Members will also review a proposal to reconfigure parking on the 1500 block of West Michigan Street and receive updates on off-street and on-street parking.

• Proposal for year-round fees in Canal Park off-street lots
• Proposal to reconfigure parking on the 1500 block of West Michigan Street
• Off-street parking update
• On-street parking update

The Duluth Parking Commission approved a proposal to implement year-round fees in City and Duluth Economic Development Authority surface parking lots in Canal Park, with seasonal rates about 50% lower than busy season rates. The Commission also approved reconfiguring parking on the 1500 block of West Michigan Street to Alternate Side Parking from 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Both motions passed 6-0. Updates were given on off-street and on-street parking operations, and the Parking Services Division's 2027 budget proposal will be presented in October.

• Approved year-round fees in Canal Park off-street parking lots (6-0)
• Approved parking reconfiguration on 1500 block of West Michigan Street to Alternate Side Parking 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (6-0)
• Approved August 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)