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Hermantown council tables vote on Google‑linked development and tax‑abatement agreements after lengthy public hearing

Hermantown City Council · May 4, 2026
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After presentations from the city’s finance advisor, staff and a Google representative and more than two hours of public comment both for and against the project, Hermantown City Council voted to table Resolution 2026‑45 (development agreement and tax abatement with Harmony Group LLC) to allow staff and counsel to clean up contract language and address legal and environmental questions.

Hermantown, Minn. — The Hermantown City Council on Monday night delayed action on development and tax‑abatement agreements with Harmony Group LLC, a Google subsidiary, after hours of presentations and extensive public comment that highlighted both economic promises…

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