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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 Friday, August 15, 2025 12:00 PM Council Chambers Canvassing Board ROLL CALL Councilor Durrwachter, Councilor Swenson and President Tomanek were present in Council Chambers. Councilor Awal, Councilor Kennedy, and Councilor Randorf attended remotely. Present: 6- Councilor Azrin Awal, Councilor Wendy Durrwachter, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Tara Swenson and President Terese Tomanek Absent: 2- Councilor Arik Forsman and Vice President Lynn Nephew CONSENT AGENDA BY PRESIDENT TOMANEK (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 25-0660R RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION HELD AUGUST 12, 2025. Indexes: Attachments: AbstractsPrimary (1) A motion was made that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final August 15, 2025 following vote: Yea: 6- Councilor Awal, Councilor Durrwachter, Councilor Kennedy, Councilor Randorf, Councilor Swenson and President Tomanek Absent: 2- Councilor Forsman and Vice President Nephew City of Duluth Page 2