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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] MN Statutes,13D.02. Members may participate by interactive technology Monday, July 14, 2025 12:00 PM Council Chamber Special Meeting ROLL CALL Councilor Kennedy attended remotely. Present: 8- Councilor Azrin Awal, Councilor Wendy Durrwachter, Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Tara Swenson, Vice President Lynn Nephew and President Terese Tomanek PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD BY VICE PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 1. 25-0562R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN ALLONGE TO PROMISSORY NOTE RELATED TO VILLAGE PLACE APARTMENTS. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Cover Memo Village Place 2025 City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2025 This Resolution was adopted. 2. 25-0563R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR GUARANTEE OF A PROMISSORY NOTE UNDER THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND TO EXECUTE A VARIABLE/FIXED RATE NOTE FOR A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,521,000 Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Cover Memo Village Place 2025 This Resolution was adopted. BY PRESIDENT TOMANEK (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 3. 25-0561R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR SELECTING A CANDIDATE TO FILL THE VACANCY OF THE SECOND DISTRICT SEAT. Indexes: Attachments: Cover Memo for council vacancy This Resolution was adopted. City of Duluth Page 2