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Duluth City Council Special Meeting – July 16, 2025

City Council — Wednesday, July 16, 2025
BodyDuluth, Minnesota
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, July 16, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:00

Hear me.

0:13

Good afternoon.

0:14

The meeting of the Luluth City Council.

0:16

The special meeting will now come to order.

0:18

Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:22

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

0:30

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

0:38

The agenda for today's meeting is posted on the bulletin board and copies are available at the back of the chambers.

0:44

For those watching on public access television, the agenda for this meeting is available on the city's website at WWW dot duluthmn.gov.

0:54

Live streaming can also be found on our website under council meeting media.

0:59

Citizens in the audience who wish to address the council, please sign the sheet located near the clerk's desk.

1:06

Please turn off your cell phones while in the council chambers.

1:10

I will read the tools of civility in honor and memory of Councilor Renee Vanett.

1:15

The Duluth City Council promotes the use and adherence of the tools of civility in conducting the business of the council.

1:22

The tools of civility provide increased opportunities for civil discourse leading to positive resolutions for the issues that face our city.

1:30

We know that when we have civility, we get civic engagement.

1:34

And because we can't make each other civil and we can only work on ourselves.

1:52

Thank you.

1:53

And next opportunities for citizens to be heard.

1:58

Clerk Denham.

2:06

All right, then can we have a roll call?

2:10

Councillor Wall.

2:12

Councilor Dur Walter.

2:14

Counselor Forsman.

2:16

Councilor Randor.

2:18

Here.

2:19

Councilor Kennedy.

2:21

Here.

2:22

Counselor Swanson.

2:23

Here.

2:24

Vice President Nephew.

2:26

Here.

2:27

President Timonic.

2:28

Here.

2:30

All right.

2:31

We will go in.

2:32

Do we have any reports from administration, Mr.

2:34

Staley?

2:37

Okay, thank you.

2:39

We will go in to reading.

2:42

Um Counselor Nephew?

2:44

Thank you, President Timonic.

2:48

Um item number one, resolution 25-0562.

2:53

Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an aunge to the promissory note related to the village police departments.

3:01

So moved.

3:02

Sarah's second.

3:04

Seconded by Owl, moved by nephew, seconded by Owl.

3:07

Discussion?

3:08

Councilor Forzman?

3:10

Thank you, President Tomonic.

3:11

Mr.

3:11

Staling, just for fun.

3:12

Can you confirm that the village place apartments is not the incline village?

3:18

Confirm that yes.

3:19

Thank you.

3:21

Okay, thank you, Councillor.

3:23

Uh any other counselors' questions.

3:27

Seeing none, we'll take a vote.

3:29

Uh on the resolution moved by nephew, seconded by Owl.

3:33

All those in favor?

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Summary of Proceedings

Duluth City Council Special Meeting – July 16, 2025

This special meeting of the Duluth City Council, held on July 16, 2025, included the adoption of three resolutions: two related to financial agreements and one establishing the process to fill a vacant council seat. All eight council members were present, and all actions passed unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 25-0562: Authorized acceptance of an amendment to a promissory note related to the Village Place apartments. Councilor Forsman asked for and received confirmation that this property is distinct from Incline Village. The resolution passed 8–0.
  • Resolution 25-0563: Authorized a contract for a guarantee of a promissory note under the Section 108 loan guarantee program and issuance of a variable/fixed rate note in the principal amount of $2,521,000. The resolution passed 8–0.
  • Resolution 25-561: Established the procedure for selecting a candidate to fill the vacancy in the Second District seat. The process includes: applications due by 4:00 p.m. on August 4, 2025; first-round interviews on August 7, 2025, with councilors ranking their top three candidates; top three finalists interviewed on August 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; final vote by majority, with a coin toss if tied. Councilor Forsman confirmed the expectation that the successful applicant would be sworn in before the August 21 regular meeting. The resolution passed 8–0.

Key Outcomes

  • All three resolutions (25-0562, 25-0563, and 25-561) were approved by a unanimous 8–0 vote.
  • The council adjourned after a motion by Councilor Forsman, seconded by Councilor Swenson.

Meeting Transcript

Hear me. Good afternoon. The meeting of the Luluth City Council. The special meeting will now come to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The agenda for today's meeting is posted on the bulletin board and copies are available at the back of the chambers. For those watching on public access television, the agenda for this meeting is available on the city's website at WWW dot duluthmn.gov. Live streaming can also be found on our website under council meeting media. Citizens in the audience who wish to address the council, please sign the sheet located near the clerk's desk. Please turn off your cell phones while in the council chambers. I will read the tools of civility in honor and memory of Councilor Renee Vanett. The Duluth City Council promotes the use and adherence of the tools of civility in conducting the business of the council. The tools of civility provide increased opportunities for civil discourse leading to positive resolutions for the issues that face our city. We know that when we have civility, we get civic engagement. And because we can't make each other civil and we can only work on ourselves. Thank you. And next opportunities for citizens to be heard. Clerk Denham. All right, then can we have a roll call? Councillor Wall. Councilor Dur Walter. Counselor Forsman. Councilor Randor. Here. Councilor Kennedy. Here. Counselor Swanson. Here. Vice President Nephew. Here. President Timonic. Here. All right. We will go in. Do we have any reports from administration, Mr. Staley? Okay, thank you. We will go in to reading. Um Counselor Nephew? Thank you, President Timonic. Um item number one, resolution 25-0562. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an aunge to the promissory note related to the village police departments. So moved. Sarah's second. Seconded by Owl, moved by nephew, seconded by Owl. Discussion? Councilor Forzman? Thank you, President Tomonic.

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