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Votes at a glance: council approves tourism‑tax distribution, development district change and drone program; short‑term‑rental interim control tabled
Summary
At its Oct. 14 meeting the Duluth City Council approved the distribution of the 2026 tourism tax, modified a municipal development district program plan, and approved a 6‑year drone first‑responder contract with Axon. The council tabled interim controls addressing short‑term rentals for joint consideration with related ordinance work.
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…
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