David Clanaugh
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Top issues during term (20)
4th Street bike lane and no-parking zones
Conditional funds would unlock design work; amounts not stated.
School district referendum tax impact
Payments of nearly $14 million on a $50 million maintenance bond begin in 2031.
Vape shop near MacArthur Elementary
Short-term rental regulation
Licensing and enforcement will require dedicated city staff and resources; cost not specified.
Councilor conduct and code of conduct resolution
city council legal obligations on Lester Golf development
Development of the lower 63 acres could yield $500,000 to $1 million in property tax revenue, but infrastructure costs — possibly including a new reservoir — remain unknown.
2027 city budget update
A 5% salary increase for LELS 363 members, already allocated within the 2027 budget.
Protective designation of 1,500 acres of former tax-forfeited land
Backed by a $900,000 federal grant secured in 2020; no new cost to taxpayers in this resolution.
Legacy Housing TIF District
TIF diverts new property tax value to support the project's financing rather than general city funds.
Downtown Development Strategy and climate action
Adoption could open pathways to additional funding for downtown redevelopment.
Tourism taxes and the 2027 budget
Tourism tax projections for 2026 were lowered after weak July hotel occupancy; the general fund budget aims for no cuts to core services.
Leicester Park Initiative ballot question
Potential litigation costs for the city and disputed development versus parkland value on 267.5 acres of former golf course.
Homelessness and the Streetwise organization
Police lieutenants' union contract for 2027
Includes a market adjustment dating back three years to keep DPD wages competitive for recruitment.
Minnesota Power franchise fee increase for climate funding
The franchise includes a fee structure summarized in the staff's franchise fee document.
148th Fighter Wing F-35 mission support
The wing generates roughly $107.5 million a year and 1,000 local jobs; losing it could cost the airport authority hundreds of thousands annually in firefighting costs.
2026 Prescribed Burn Program
Vape shop next to Hamlin Music Academy
Trap-neuter-return ordinance for community cats
Supporters say TNR would lower taxpayer costs from repeated trapping and impoundment.
Affordable housing funding for Decker 2 and Mission Heights
Each project requests $400,000 in 2027 HUD funds; successful applications could bring over $10 million each in state funding.
Decisions during term (250)
Recorded while Clanaugh was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 13, 2026 meeting minutes (26-034)
Consent agenda (items 2-8)
Resolution 26-0918R supporting the 148th Fighter Wing's F-35 selection
MEETING MINUTES OF THE DULUTH CITY COUNCIL 2026-10-13_City Council Minutes
THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES AN AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND, INC., FOR UTILITY INVOICE MAILING SERVICES FOR THE YEAR OF 2027, FOR AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $215,550.00.
Approval of October 6, 2026 Meeting Summary
Adjournment
Approval of Meeting Minutes (26-032)
Consent Agenda (Items 2-13)
Resolution 26-0881R — Strategic Public Lands Realignment Substantial Completion
Resolutions 26-0872R and 26-0873R — 4th Street Bike Lanes and No Parking Zone
Resolution 26-0856R — 2027 LELS 363 Police Contract
Ordinance 26-041-O — Water Utility Grant Anticipation Revenue Notes
Ordinance 26-042-O — Minnesota Power Franchise Fee
Adjournment
Approval of Minutes
Accessible parking request — 631 E. 3rd Street
Accessible parking request — 1222 N 7th Ave E
Temporary Expansion - Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community
Approval of Council Minutes (26-027)
Voting record (39)
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postpone the resolution to after the November General Election
adopt this resolution
Motion to postpone F-35 resolution until after the November election
Wanted to delay the vote until after the election given concerns about the federal decision-making process
Resolution 26-0918R supporting the 148th Fighter Wing's F-35 selection
Abstained out of conscience over concerns about the federal government's decision-making process
approve
Resolution 26-0856R — 2027 LELS 363 Police Contract
Disagrees with compression-based tiered increases that compound for higher-paid staff amid fiscal challenges.
Resolution 26-0793R — Legacy Housing TIF Plan
Supported the project but wants stronger public oversight of future TIF processes
Resolution 26-0761R — Lester Park Golf Course comprehensive plan amendment (Kennedy/Nephew amendment)
Resolution 26-0761R — Randorf amendment retaining 207 acres as P-1 open space
Resolution 26-0761R — final adoption as amended
Resolution 26-0725R — Luke Medis to Building Appeal Board
Questioned whether the appointee met the board's specific expertise requirements
Ordinance 26-037-O — reduce Building Appeal Board to seven members
26-0725R — Appointment of Luke Medis to Building Appeal Board
Resolution 26-0679R — Lester Park petitions preempted
The resolution is dismissive of charter powers and places the council in a judicial role on conflicting legal opinions.
Suspension of rules for 45 minutes of public comment
Table Resolution 26-0679R (preemption finding)
Table Resolution 26-0681R (special election submission)
Approval of meeting minutes
Consent agenda
Resolution 593 — Police Chief Sanoa contract amendment (salary increase)
Managerial pay increase is excessive amid a $5 million deficit and unsustainable property tax increases on working residents.
Resolution 546 — Jerry Goldfarb, DECC Authority
Resolution 547 — Jason P. Gresh, Spirit Mountain Authority
Resolution 549 — Steven Gall, Spirit Mountain Authority
Resolution 450 — Downtown Development Strategy (as amended)
Resolution 555 — Lincoln Park Special Service District service charges
Ordinance 18 — Tallhouse LLC conditional use permit, 1712 West Third Street
Ordinance 19 — Unified Development Chapter revisions
Addresses constituent frustrations with permitting; wants monitoring of setbacks and neighborhood character.
Ordinance 20 — Establish the Lincoln Park Special Service District
Resolution 26-0348R — Ehlers and Associates financial consulting
Questioned whether putting all consulting with one firm benefits the community
Resolution 26-0355R — TIF District No. 39 (Duluth Armory)
Resolution 26-0346R — Orchards of Morgan Park Housing TIF plan
Supports affordability though he wants long-term affordability protections noted
Resolution 26-0349R — Shopper's Ramp demolition change order
Views the pattern of overruns as a systemic process problem eroding public trust
Durrwachter amendment to shorten HRA police officer agreement to one year
Five years goes contrary to trends of finding alternate approaches; past practice was annual.
Resolution 248 — HRA community-based police officer agreement (Item 11)
Prefers a different approach, such as an HRA social worker, and questions the survey underlying the program.
Resolution 2601 — Records management system agreement (Item 19)
Concerns about Tyler Technology's record of wrongful jailings, lawsuits, and labor practices.
Resolution 2703 — Chester Bowl chalet reconstruction contract (Item 22)
Resolution 26-0061 — Accepting gifts of $10,000 or less
Believed designated gifts should be accepted by the governance board and $10,000 is a lot of money
Resolution 173 — Standing rules amendments (final adoption)
Objected to the consent agenda change eliminating unanimity for late pulls
LexisNexus Accurint/Tracs agreement amendment
Cited citizen concerns, the slippery slope of data surveillance, and blurring HSI/ICE boundaries.