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411 West First Street City of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Minutes - Final City Council MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Duluth City Council is to develop effective public policy rooted in citizen involvement that results in excellent municipal services and creates a thriving community prepared for the challenges of the future. TOOLS OF CIVILITY: 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, we state that today I will: pay attention, listen, be inclusive, not gossip, show respect, seek common ground, repair damaged relationships, use constructive language, and take responsibility. [Approved by the council on May 14, 2018] Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:00 PM Council Chamber Special Meeting NOTICE: The Duluth City Council will be holding the August 12, 2021 Special Council Meeting by other electronic means pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some members of the City Council will be participating through video conference. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public comment will not be taken in person. However, members of the public can monitor the meeting and provide public comment on agenda items through WebEx Events. Visit https://duluthmn.gov/live-meeting to access the meeting. The public is also encouraged to submit written comment to council@duluthmn.gov prior to the meeting. Please include “Council Agenda” in the subject line, and include your name and address and the agenda item you are speaking to. Please note that all public comment is considered Public Data. The public is also encouraged to watch both meetings online at https://duluthmn.gov/city-council/ (Select "Council Meeting Media") or by tuning into Public Access Television, Channel 180. ROLL CALL Present: 8- Councilor Zack Filipovich, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Derek Medved, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Joel Sipress, Councilor Terese Tomanek, Vice President Arik Forsman and President Renee Van Nett Absent: 1- Councilor Gary Anderson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY PRESIDENT VAN NETT (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 1. 21-0609R RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION HELD AUGUST 10, 2021. City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2021 Indexes: Attachments: Election Abstract A motion was made by Councilor Filipovich to pass this resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilor Sipress. This resolution passed unanimously. Absent:Councilor Anderson ATTEST: CHELSEA J HELMER, City Clerk Passed: August 12, 2021 Approved: August 13, 2021 EMILY LARSON, Mayor City of Duluth Page 2