Duluth — Mayor and Council Regular Meeting, September 14, 2026
The Mayor and Council of the City of Duluth held an official regular meeting on September 14, 2026. The Council approved a $1,000,000 budget transfer for stormwater utility repairs, four Unified Development Code (UDC) zoning and text amendments, and a resolution committing a 20% local match ($2,060,000) for a CMAQ grant for the McClure Bridge Trail. An appeal regarding keeping poultry/ducks at 4168 Suzanne Lane was postponed to the October 12, 2026 meeting.
Topics
- Procedural
- Finance
- Stormwater
- Zoning
- Animals
- Grants
- Transportation
Actions
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Councilmember Doss · Second: Councilmember Graeder
A motion was made by Councilmember Doss, seconded by Councilmember Graeder, to approve the September 14, 2026 Council meeting agenda as presented.
Approval of Minutes for August 10 and 24, 2026
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Councilmember Thomas · Second: Councilmember Park
A motion was made by Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Park, to approve the August 10 and 24th, 2026 meeting and public hearing minutes as presented.
BA-FY27-07 — Ordinance to Amend Budget - $1M Stormwater Utility Fund
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · $1,000,000 · Motion: Councilmember Graeder · Second: Councilmember Doss
Staff is recommending the transfer of $1,000,000 from the General Fund to the Stormwater Utility Fund to be used for stormwater system repairs. Approval of this item authorizes ordinance BA-FY27-07 to amend the FY27 budget as presented.
MZ2026-001 — Ordinance of Zoning Modification - Case MZ2026-001 (3465 Duluth Highway)
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Councilmember Graeder · Second: Councilmember Thomas
A motion was made by Councilmember Graeder, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, to approve ordinance 02026-39 for Case MZ2026-001 as presented.
TA2026-005 — Ordinance to Amend UDC Articles 2 & 14 - Accessory Structures for Outdoor Storage
Approved · Vote: 3-1 · Motion: Councilmember Thomas · Second: Councilmember Park
A motion was made by Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Park, to approve ordinance O2026-27 for Case TA2026-005, Articles 2 and 14, as presented.
TA2026-007 — Ordinance to Amend UDC - Case TA2026-007 - Definition of Household
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Councilmember Doss · Second: Councilmember Thomas
A motion was made by Councilmember Doss, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, to approve ordinance O2026-40 for Case TA2026-007 as presented.
TA2026-008 — Ordinance to Amend UDC Article 2 - Indoor Sports Simulators
Approved · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Councilmember Park · Second: Councilmember Graeder
A motion was made by Councilmember Parks , seconded by Councilmember Graeder, to approve ordinance 02026-41 for Case TA2028-008 as presented.
V2026-001 — Appeal of Case V2026-001 - 4168 Suzanne Lane Poultry Variance
Tabled · Vote: 4-0 · Motion: Councilmember Thomas · Second: Councilmember Doss
A motion was made by Councilmember Thomas, seconded by Councilmember Doss, to postpone to allow city staff to work with the petitioner and place on the October 12th Mayor and Council meeting agenda.
R2026-07 — Resolution R2026-07 - CMAQ Grant Match for McClure Bridge Trail
Approved · Vote: 3-1 · $2,060,000 · Motion: Councilmember Graeder · Second: Councilmember Doss
A motion was made by Councilmember Graeder, seconded by Councilmember Doss, to approve resolution R2026-07 to match the CMAQ grant, should the City be successful in an award.
Sources
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