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Council approves consent agenda and $2.53M demolition change order; one dissent on procurement process

Duluth City Council (Committee of the Whole) · November 24, 2025
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Summary

The council approved the consent agenda (9–0) and passed a change order to a DEDA construction contract with Carlton Companies to increase the total to not exceed $2,530,414.84; the change‑order vote passed 8–1 after a councilor raised concerns about bidding and change‑order practices.

The Duluth City Council approved a series of routine items and a contested change order during tonight’s meeting.

The consent agenda passed unanimously, 9–0. Later, council considered Resolution 25‑43 authorizing a change order to contract #24860043 (Carlton Companies Inc.) related to demolition of the Shoppers Ramp and a connected structure. Vice President Nephew moved the change order, seconded by Councilor Randolph; debate focused on process and the size of the…

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