Minnesota Record
Duluth
PendingRezone

Lester Park 230-Acre Parcel Rezoning Restriction (Ordinance 26-034-O)

Description

An initiative petition ordinance would bar the city from rezoning the 230-acre Lester Park parcel for private development unless voters approve at a regular or special election.

Impact summary

The large tract would stay protected green space unless a citywide vote authorizes private development.

Applicant

Address
Former Lester Park Golf Course area — 230-acre parcel, Duluth, MN

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Recorded in the meeting · City Council

Tabled9–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.

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