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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, March 10, 2022 5:00 PM Council Chamber Special Meeting NOTICE: The Duluth City Council will be holding the March 10, 2022 Agenda Session and Special Council Meeting and March 14, 2022 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 Gary Anderson, Noah Hobbs, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Terese Tomanek, Councilor Renee Van Nett, Vice President Janet Kennedy and President Arik Forsman Absent: 1- Councilor Azrin Awal PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING This Public Hearing was Held 1. 22-021 Cirrus Business Subsidy City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2022 Indexes: Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing_ Cirrus Business Subsidy This Informational Report was received. PUBLIC HEARING This Public Hearing was Held 2. 22-022 Cirrus MN Investment Fund Grant Application Indexes: Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing_ Cirrus MN Investment Fund Grant Application This Informational Report was received. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilor Van Nett to pass the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Randorf. The motion passed unanimously. Absent: Councilor Awal BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 3. 22-0151R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DULUTH TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEED MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION WITH CIRRUS DESIGN CORP. This Resolution was adopted. Absent: Councilor Awal 4. 22-0154R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT WITH CIRRUS DESIGN CORP. FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MRO FACILITY AT 4600 STEBNER ROAD Indexes: Attachments: Cirrus Pre-Business Subsidy Report 2.4.22 Abatement Agreement Cirrus and City of Duluth-2_4_22 This Resolution was adopted. Absent: Councilor Awal ATTEST: Ian B. Johnson, CITY CLERK Passed on March 10, 2022 Approved on March 12, 2022 EMILY LARSON, Mayor City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2022 City of Duluth Page 3