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Hermantown council approves housing trust fund, arena payments and multiple project resolutions; directs closed session on legal matters
Summary
Hermantown — The Hermantown City Council on Jan. 27 approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including final passage of a local housing trust fund ordinance, transfers of statewide housing aid into that fund, several construction-related payments for the North Star Ford Arena and park equipment purchases.
Hermantown — The Hermantown City Council on Jan. 27 approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including final passage of a local housing trust fund ordinance, transfers of statewide housing aid into that fund, several construction-related payments for the North Star Ford Arena and park equipment purchases. The council also voted to go into a closed session under Minnesota law to discuss pending legal matters.
Votes and key actions - Consent agenda (minutes; general city warrants and payables; appointment): Approved. The council approved general city warrants from Jan. 16–31, 2025 totaling $5,795,638.06 and appointed Rob Unzen to a term on the HEDA commission. Motion to approve consent agenda: Councilor Gelli; second: Councilor Geisler. Roll call: Councilor Peterson — Aye; Councilor Geisler — Aye; Councilor Gelli — Aye; Councilor LeBlanc — Aye; Mayor Boushey — Aye.
- Ordinance 2025-03 — Add Section 2-80 (Housing Trust Fund): Approved (second reading). Motion to approve: Councilor Gelli; second: Councilor Peterson. Roll call recorded as all present voting Aye.
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