Here are the formal actions the Duluth City Council recorded at its Oct. 14 meeting.

Resolution 805 — Distribution of the 2026 tourism tax
- Motion: Moved by Councilor Forsman; seconded by Councilor Swenson.
- Summary: Resolution distributing the estimated 2026 hotel, motel and food & beverage tourism taxes.
- Vote: Passed, 9–0.

Resolution 7‑81 (Development District modification)
- Motion: Moved by Vice President Nephew; seconded by Councilor Ouel.
- Summary: Adopted a modification to the development project/municipal development district program plan for Development District 17 to align the authority to exercise certain economic‑development powers across the city.
- Vote: Passed, 9–0.

Resolution 7‑84 — Drone as First Responder and associated Axon contract
- Motion: Moved by Councilor Kennedy; seconded by Councilor Randolph.
- Summary: Authorizes purchase of a Drone as First Responder program and associated software, storage, maintenance and support from Axon Enterprises for a six‑year term beginning in 2026 for an amount not to exceed $1,919,995.09.
- Vote: Passed, 8–1. Councilor Ault recorded a no vote.
- Notes: Several councilors raised budget‑timing and privacy concerns during discussion; chief and staff provided policy and payment‑schedule details in response.

Ordinances (second reading and approval)
- Ordinance 23: General obligation Lakewalk restoration bonds, not to exceed $1,245,000 — Passed, voice vote 9–0.
- Ordinance 24: General obligation lakefront restoration bonds, not to exceed $1,840,000 — Passed, voice vote 9–0.
- Ordinance 25: Amend section 8a‑4 to exclude combination businesses from certain cannabis retail limits — Passed, voice vote 9–0.

Tabling and consent votes
- Resolution 808 (interim controls pending short‑term rental moratorium study): Council voted to table item 6 so it could be considered alongside the related ordinance work (item 33). Motion to table carried by voice vote.
- Consent agenda: Approved with exceptions and a small number of pulled items for separate consideration; routine minutes and items were adopted by majority vote.

Notes on procedure: Several items had been pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and in one case (short‑term rentals) the council specifically requested that the resolution be taken up with the companion ordinance to ensure the issues are considered together.

Where to find details: Full motion text, recorded votes and ordinance language are included in the official meeting packet and will be reflected in the council minutes.