Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Duluth public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in public safety with low priority
Trap-neuter-return ordinance for community cats
A veterinary technician asked the city to formally adopt trap-neuter-return as its preferred method for managing community cats and exempt free-roaming cats from leash rules.
Port and rail security screening
Craig Sheets urged the council to push for radiation detectors on port cranes, rail yards, and weigh stations to screen shipping containers for radioactive materials.
Vape shop ordinance near Grand Avenue
Roy Hamlin returned with a three-month research packet pushing the council to develop an ordinance restricting the location of the vape shop at 5617 Grand Avenue to protect youth.
Russian flag display at City Hall
A resident objected to the mayor's decision to resume displaying the Russian flag at City Hall, citing the war in Ukraine; Councilor Tomanek is working with Sister Cities to swap country flags for city flags.