On the agenda: Hermantown City Council Meeting — Data Center (Nov 2)

CITY OF HERMANTOWN
AGENDA
City Council Meeting Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Meeting will be held virtually and in person per Minnesota Statues, Section 13D.02
The link for the meeting is here:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1658755081?pwd=WLbebe9g9fClgScwARLNngR1WVMdMJ.1
The link for the virtual meeting is being provided for the maximum amount of public to be
allowed to observe the meeting, and the written comment allows the maximum number of
people to share their comments.
1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council Members may make announcements as needed.

5.

PUBLIC COMMENT
This will be the only comment period. Following the public comment period, the Council will consider taking action on
the following resolutions, without further comment. As always, written comments may be submitted to the City before
the end of the meeting.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS
A. Correspondence 26-710 through 26-732 placed on file

7.

PRESENTATIONS

8.

CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda are items which are considered routine by the City Council and will be approved by one
motion via voice vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered at the end of the Consent Agenda.

A. Minutes - Approval or correction of October 19th and 21st City Council Continuation
minutes and October 26th, 2026 City Council Minutes
B.

Accounts Payable - Approve general city warrants from October 16, 2026 through
October 31, 2026 in the amount of $1,590,515.74

C.

2026-138 Resolution Approving Pay Request No. 5 For The Hermantown City
Hall HVAC Upgrades To Gartner Refrigeration Co. In The Amount Of $47,500

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D. 2026-139 Resolution Approving Pay Request For Construction of Reinke Road
Sanitary Sewer Extension in Section 22. To Veit & Company, Inc. in the Amount
Of $74,000.00
E.

9.

2026-140 Resolution Approving Pay Request No. 1 For Hawkline Business Park
Utility Construction District No. 553 to Northland Constructors of Duluth in the
Amount Of $186,209.77

ORDINANCES
A. 2026-04 An Ordinance Amending Title 2 Of The Hermantown City Code By
Amending The Official Zoning Map Of Parcel 395-0133-00040
(first reading)
(motion, roll call)

10. RESOLUTIONS
Roll call will be taken only on items required by law and items requiring 4/5's votes, all others can be done by voice vote.

A. 2026-141 Resolution Approving Change Order Number 1 For Hawkline Business
Park Utility Construction Improvement District No. 553 To Northland
Constructors of Duluth In the Amount of $20,900.00
(motion, roll call)
B.

2026-142 Resolution Approving Change Order Number 2 For Hawkline Business
Park Utility Construction Improvement District No. 553 To Northland
Constructors of Duluth In the Amount of $17,850.00
(motion, roll call)

11. RECESS

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document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change at any time.

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2026 CORRESPONDENCE
DATE

LOG #

FROM

TO

REGARDING

FILED

10/14/2026

26-710

Cathy Remington, Resource
Renew

John Mulder, City Administrator 2027 Budget Western
Lake Superior Sanitary
District

10/14/2026

26-711

Eric Johnson, Comm. Dev. Dir.

Board of Appeals &
Adjustments

John & Mary Korzendorfer, 10/13/2026
Variance - 5180 Country
Rd.

10/16/2026

26-712

John Ramos,
[email protected]

Joe Wicklund, Asst. City
Administrator

Media Inquiry - Shoreland 10/14/2026
Ordinance

10/16/2026

26-713

John Ramos,
[email protected]

Wayne Boucher, Mayor & City
Council

Media Inquiry - Why are
you so Tolerant of Staff?

10/16/2026

26-714

Dan Belden, Resource Renew

City of Hermantown

10/20/2026

26-715

Don Romano,
[email protected]

Wayne Boucher, Mayor

WLSSD Capacity
10/15/2026
Availability Fee (CAF)
Increase Effective January
1, 2027
Upcoming Votes
10/17/2026

10/20/2026

26-716

Bob [email protected]

Joe Wicklund, Asst. City Admin. Process / Noise Question 10/19/2026

10/22/2026

26-717

Richard Winkler, 404 W Toledo St. City of Hermantown

AUAR Comments

9/3/2026

10/22/2026

26-718

JoAnne Bates,
[email protected]

AUAR Comments

Objection to AUAR Final
Proposal; pages:
Objection to AUAR Final
Proposal Word Version

10/18/2026

10/22/2026

26-719

David Giese, Rice Lake

Wayne Boucher, Mayor, City
Technical Engineering
10/19/2026
Council, and John Mulder, City Requirements &
Administrator
Safeguards for Proposed
Data Center Development
(AUAR Review)

10/9/2026

10/14/2026

2026 Log Book

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2026 CORRESPONDENCE
DATE

LOG #

FROM

TO

REGARDING

10/22/2026

26-720

Bob Kohlmeier,
[email protected]

John Mulder, City Administrator NDA's in Public Business
and Joe Wicklund, Asst. City
Admin

10/22/2026

26-721

Jim Roche, Duluth Area Chamber
of Commerce

City Council

Confirmation of the Duluth 10/19/2026
Chamber of Commerce's
Support of the Proposed
Google Data Center

10/22/2026

26-722

Cindy Olson,
[email protected]

Wayne Boucher, Mayor & City
Council

Barriers and Comments

10/21/2026

10/22/2026

26-723

Richard Hilton,
[email protected]

Wayne Boucher, Mayor, City
Sound Issues From
Council & Eric Johnson, Comm. Hyperscale Data Center
Dev. Dir.

10/21/2026

10/22/2026

26-724

Leslie, [email protected]

Wayne Boucher, Mayor

10/20/2026

10/22/2026

26-725

Bob Kohlmeier,
[email protected]

Joe Wicklund, Asst. City Admin. Process / Noise Question 10/20/2026

10/22/2026

26-726

Eric Johnson, Comm. Dev. Dir.

Planning & Zoning Commission Harmony Group, LLC,
10/20/2026
SUP , Morris Thomas Rd.

10/22/2026

26-727

Eric Johnson, Comm. Dev. Dir.

Planning & Zoning Commission Harmony Group, LLC,
Preliminary & Final Plat,
Morris Thomas Rd.

10/20/2026

10/22/2026

26-728

Eric Johnson, Comm. Dev. Dir.

Planning & Zoning Commission Vermillion Homes, 45XX
Norway Pines Place,
Rezone

10/20/2026

Proposed Data Center

FILED
10/19/2026

2026 Log Book

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2026 CORRESPONDENCE
DATE

LOG #

FROM

TO

REGARDING

FILED

10/23/2026

26-729

David Giese, [email protected] AUAR Comments

10/23/2026

26-730

David Giess, [email protected] AUAR Comments, Wayne
Submission for the
10/20/2026
Boucher, Mayor, City Council, & Record: Technical
Eric Johnson, Comm. Dev. Dir. Addendum #3 - Expanded
Questionnaire, Visitor
Center & Work Session
Request

10/23/2026

26-731

David Giess, [email protected] Eric Johnson, Comm. Dev. Dir. Transmittal for Planning & 10/21/2026
& Alissa McClure, City Clerk
Zoning Commission
Record - Complete Data
Center Technical
Submissions

10/23/2026

26-732

Rebecca Gilbertson,
[email protected]

Technical & Environmental 10/16/2026
Mitigation
Recommendations for
Proposed Data Center

Eric Johnson, Comm. Dev. Dir. Petition for an EAW

10/22/2026

2026 Log Book

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN
City Council Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:30 PM Central
MEETING CONDUCTED IN PERSON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HERMANTOWN CITY HALL
Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Present

Councilor John Geissler:

Present

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Present

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Present

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Present

CITY STAFF:

[Pre-Agenda] John Mulder, City Administrator; Eric Johnson; Community
Development Director; Joe Wicklund, Assistant City Administrator; Chad
Ronchetti, Economic Development Director; Kevin Orme, Director of
Finance & Administration; Jim Crace, Director of Public Safety; Zach
Graves, Fire Chief; Trish Crego, Utility & Infrastructure Director; David
Bolf, City Engineer; Chris Virta, City Attorney
[City Council] John Mulder, City Administrator; Eric Johnson; Community
Development Director; Joe Wicklund, Assistant City Administrator; Chad
Ronchetti, Economic Development Director; Jim Crace, Director of Public
Safety; Zach Graves, Fire Chief; David Bolf; City Engineer; Chris Virta,
City Attorney

VISITORS: 130
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on an Ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for Licenses, Permits,
and Fees - Section 270 of the Hermantown Code of Ordinances
This public hearing opened at 6:33 p.m. and closed at 6:38 p.m. with the following
public comment(s).
Sarah Lofald of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.

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City Council Continuation Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
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I.

2026-03 An Ordinance Amending Hermantown Code Of Ordinances
Section 270 - Fee Schedule
(second reading)
(motion, roll call)
Motion to approve 2026-03 An Ordinance Amending Hermantown Code Of
Ordinances Section 270 - Fee Schedule. This motion, made by Councilor Geissler
and seconded by Councilor Hjelle, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc: Yea
Councilor Joseph Peterson: Yea
Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
6. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Correspondence 26-690 through 26-709 placed on file
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Google Project Update
Google Representative(s)
B. Data Center Development Agreement Update
Chad Ronchetti, Economic Development Director
C. Non-General Fund Budgets Presentation
Kevin Orme, Director of Finance & Administration
(Pre-Agenda Only)
D. Third Quarter Financials
Kevin Orme, Director of Finance & Administration
(Pre-Agenda Only)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - Approval or correction of October 5 and October 8, 2026 City Council
Continuation Minutes
B. Accounts Payable - Approve general city warrants from October 1, 2026 through
October 15, 2026 in the amount of $1,300,006.12

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City Council Continuation Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
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C. 2026-127 Resolution Approving Pay Request No. 3 For Improvement District No.
323 Water System Connection And Booster Station Project To Lakehead
Constructors Inc., In The Amount Of $132,972.49
D. 2026-128 Resolution Approving Change Order Number 6 For the Construction
Of Keene Creek Trail Segment 4 To Veit & Company In The Amount of
$140,443.33
2026-129 Resolution Approving Pay Request Number 7 For Keene Creek Trail
Segment 4 Construction To Veit & Company In The Amount Of $556,431.55
(motion, roll call)
Motion to the approve the Consent Agenda. This motion, made by Councilor Peterson
and seconded by Councilor Geissler, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Yea

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Yea

Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
9. RESOLUTIONS
A. 2026-125 Resolution Approving Route For The Minnesota Power St. Louis
County 230-kV Transmission Line Project
(motion, roll call)
Rick Davis of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
David Giese of Rice Lake, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Eleanor Dolan of Duluth, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Jim Roche of Duluth, MN spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Sarah Winter of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Candi Mock of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Cindy Olson of Grand Lake, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Joann Bates of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Jeff Schiltz of Duluth, MN spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
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City Council Continuation Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Mickey Pearson of Duluth, MN spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Kirk Ilenda of Superior, WI spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Carol Walch of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Sarah Lofald of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Emma Richtman of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Alicia Navetta of Duluth, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Jonathan Thornton of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed
resolution.
Peter Hafften of Proctor, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Ahnika Berg of Duluth, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Dale Vanderscheuren of Solway Township, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed
resolution.
Dawn Lapointe of Hermantown, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Ashley Andersen of Duluth, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed resolution.
Meagan Elling of Solway Township, MN spoke in opposition of the proposed
resolution.
Motion to approve 2026-125 Resolution Approving Route For The Minnesota Power
St. Louis County 230-kV Transmission Line Project. This motion, made by Councilor
Hjelle and seconded by Councilor Peterson, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Yea

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Yea

Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
B. 2026-126 A Joint Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hermantown
And The Hermantown Economic Development Authority Urging The Secretary
Of The Air Force To Select The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National
Guard, As The Home Of The Next Air National Guard F-35 Lightning II
Squadron
(motion, roll call)
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City Council Continuation Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Sarah Lofald of Hermantown, MN spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Jennifer Cady of Proctor, MN spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Motion to approve 2026-126 A Joint Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Hermantown And The Hermantown Economic Development Authority Urging The
Secretary Of The Air Force To Select The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air
National Guard, As The Home Of The Next Air National Guard F-35 Lightning II
Squadron. This motion, made by Councilor LeBlanc and seconded by Councilor
Peterson, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Yea

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Yea

Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
C. 2026-130 Resolution Consenting To The Assignment And Assumption Of
Agreements For The Pillars Of Hermantown And Authorizing Execution Of
Related Documents
(motion, roll call)
Sarah Lofald of Hermantown, MN spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Motion to approve 2026-130 Resolution Consenting To The Assignment And
Assumption Of Agreements For The Pillars Of Hermantown And Authorizing
Execution Of Related Documents. This motion, made by Councilor Geissler and
seconded by Councilor Hjelle, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Yea

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Yea

Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
D. 2026-131 Resolution Authorizing And Directing The Mayor And The City Clerk
To Execute And Deliver A Contamination Cleanup Grant Application

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City Council Continuation Meeting
Monday, October 19, 2026
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(motion, roll call)
Sarah Lofald of Hermantown, MN spoke in regards to grant process.
Candi Mock of Hermantown, MN spoke in favor of the proposed resolution.
Motion to approve 2026-131 Resolution Authorizing And Directing The Mayor And
The City Clerk To Execute And Deliver A Contamination Cleanup Grant Application.
This motion, made by Councilor Peterson and seconded by Councilor Geissler,
Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Yea

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Yea

Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
10. RECESS
The Council agreed to reconvene on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Hermantown City Hall, 5105 Maple Grove Road, to complete the
remainder of the October 19th City Council meeting.
Motion to recess at 9:38 p.m. This motion, made by Councilor Hjelle and seconded by
Councilor Geissler, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Nay

Councilor Joseph Peterson: Yea
Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 4, Nay: 1
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Mayor
________________________________
City Administrator

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN
City Council Continued Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – Continuation of October 19, 2026 Meeting
6:30 PM Central
MEETING CONDUCTED IN PERSON
Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Present

Councilor John Geissler:

Present

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Present

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Present

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Present

CITY STAFF:

[City Council] John Mulder, City Administrator; Eric Johnson; Community
Development Director; Joe Wicklund, Assistant City Administrator; Chad
Ronchetti, Economic Development Director; Zach Graves, Fire Chief; Jon
Esterbrooks, Deputy Chief, Thomas Witt, City Attorney

VISITORS: 20
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Davis, Hermantown, MN – Spoke in opposition of the proposed data center project.
Cliff Davis, Hermantown, MN – Spoke in opposition of the proposed data center project.
Candi Mock, Hermantown, MN – Spoke in opposition of the proposed data center
project. She spoke about the overwhelming about of public input.
Sarah Lofald, Hermantown, MN – Spoke in opposition of the proposed data center
project. She expressed concerns about actions of city staff and developers on this
project.
Emma Richtman, Hermantown, MN – Spoke in opposition of the proposed data center
project. She spoke about the proposed development agreement and resolutions.
Tim Resberg, Hermantown, MN – Spoke in opposition of the proposed data center
project. He expressed concerns about guarantees of residents who are affected.
Dawn LaPointe, Hermantown, MN – Spoke in opposition of the proposed data center
project. She expressed that the this is the wrong project and wrong location.

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City Council Continuation Meeting
October 21, 2026
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5. RECESS
Motion to recess at 7:10 p.m. This motion, made by Councilor Geissler and seconded by
Councilor LeBlanc, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Yea

Councilor Joseph Peterson: Yea
Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Mayor
________________________________
City Administrator

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN
City Council Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026
6:30 PM Central
MEETING CONDUCTED IN PERSON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HERMANTOWN CITY HALL
Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Present

Councilor John Geissler:

Present

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Present

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Present

Councilor Joseph Peterson:

Present

CITY STAFF:

[City Council] John Mulder, City Administrator; Eric Johnson; Community
Development Director; Joe Wicklund, Assistant City Administrator; Chad
Ronchetti, Economic Development Director; Jim Crace, Director of Public
Safety;

VISITORS: Unknown
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Boucher at 8:30 p.m.
2. RECESS
Motion to recess at 8:31 p.m. until Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. This motion,
made by Councilor Geissler and seconded by Councilor Peterson, Carried.
Councilor John Geissler:

Yea

Councilor Andy Hjelle:

Yea

Councilor Brian LeBlanc:

Yea

Councilor Joseph Peterson: Yea
Mayor Wayne Boucher:

Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Mayor
________________________________
City Administrator

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN
CHECKS #73571-73602
10/16/2026 - 10/31/2026

PAYROLL CHECKS
Electronic Checks - #-61611-61656

$109,436.90

Electronic Checks - #-61527-61604

$137,559.38

LIABILITY CHECKS
Electronic Checks - #-61605-61610

$97,889.36

Electronic Checks - #-61520-61526

$96,306.33

Checks - #73596-73602

$7,131.17

PAYROLL EXPENSE TOTAL

$448,323.14

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Checks - #73571-73595

$88,797.09

Electronic Payments #-96944-96969

$1,053,395.51

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTAL

$1,142,192.60

TOTAL

$1,590,515.74

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN, MN 10/16/2026 - 10/31/2026
Check # is between 73571 and 73595 or Check # is between -96969 and -96944
Page

10/29/2026

Fun
d

Account

Department

Vendor Name

Description

Amount

601
260
101
605
101
601
101
605
101
101
101
101
602
101
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605
605
275
602
605
101
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101
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494300
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422902
452100
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422901
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431160
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452200
494900
431160
452200
452200
431160
419901
494400
494900
415300
414100
419100

Water Distribution
Cable
Firehall #2 Morris Thomas Road
Street Lighting
Firehall #3 Midway Road
Water Administration and General
City Garage
Street Lighting
Firehall #2 Morris Thomas Road
Parks
Parks
Firehall #1 Maple Grove Road
Sewer Administration and General
City Garage
Street Lighting
Street Lighting
Street Lighting
Community Building
Sewer Administration and General
Street Lighting
Community Building
Community Building
Street Lighting
City Hall & Police Building Maintenance
Water Administration and General
Sewer Administration and General
Administration & Finance
Elections
Community Development

CITY OF DULUTH COMFORT SYSTEMS
MEDIACOM
MN ENERGY RESOURCES CORP
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
MN POWER
PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER

Sep 2026 Water Charges
Internet for Cameras - Fichtne
Natural Gas FH2
1424100000 Street Lights
4995600000 FH #3 Midway/Rose
4995600000 4971 Lightning Dr
4995600000 4971 Lightning Dr
0234310000 Overhead St Lights
4995600000 FH #2 MorrisThomas
0606881181 Parks
0606881181 Murphy House
4995600000 City Hall/Police/Fi
0973881171 Sewer
4995600000 5255 Maple Grove Rd
3060281959 Street Lights (Roun
0041881181 Street Lights
0247020000 Street Lights
3481871314 EWC Garage
4995600000 4971 Lightning Dr
6175310000 Street Lights
0606881181 Community Bldg
5498955531 4289 Ugstad Rd/EWC
0733871171 Traffic Lights
4995600000 City Hall/Police/Fi
3623400000 Water
Refill Postage Meter - Utility
Refill Postage Meter - Clerk
Refill Postage Meter - Electio
Refill Postage Meter - PZ

123,540.47
150.00
68.56
437.41
104.38
187.96
313.26
486.04
107.64
1,168.38
46.59
2,042.75
565.08
23.38
20.77
482.73
403.66
19.47
125.30
751.54
407.80
15,680.03
880.88
3,195.08
516.55
54.60
1,774.50
23.40
14.82

-96969
-96968
-96967
-96966
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101
101
601
101
412
101
601
101
602

419100
452100
494400
421100
419100
452100
494400
415300
494900

Community Development
Parks
Water Administration and General
Police Administration
Community Development
Parks
Water Administration and General
Administration & Finance
Sewer Administration and General

PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
BRENT'S SEPTIC SERVICE LLC
CIT
CIT
CIT

Refill Postage Meter - BAA
Refill Postage Meter - Park
Refill Postage Meter - Utility
Refill Postage Meter - Police
Keene Creek Trail Segment 4
Holding Tank Pump - Rose Rd Ba
Service Ticket - Worden
Service Ticket - Worden
Service Ticket - Worden

9.36
0.78
81.90
65.39
2,498.75
500.00
13.03
26.07
13.03

-96965
-96965
-96965
-96965
-96964
-96963
-96962
-96962
-96962

1

Check #

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN, MN 10/16/2026 - 10/31/2026
Check # is between 73571 and 73595 or Check # is between -96969 and -96944
Page

10/29/2026

Fun
d

Account

Department

Vendor Name

Description

Amount

602
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
602
601
602
101
101
101
101
101
601
101
601
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101

494900
422100
419100
422100
424100
415300
411100
413100
421100
424100
494900
494400
494900
419100
421100
413100
431100
424100
494400
411100
494400
431100
431100
417200
415300
417200
415300
413100
411100

Sewer Administration and General
Fire Administration
Community Development
Fire Administration
Building Inspection
Administration & Finance
Council
Mayor
Police Administration
Building Inspection
Sewer Administration and General
Water Administration and General
Sewer Administration and General
Community Development
Police Administration
Mayor
Street Department
Building Inspection
Water Administration and General
Council
Water Administration and General
Street Department
Street Department
Communications
Administration & Finance
Communications
Administration & Finance
Mayor
Council

CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT

Microsoft NCE Defender Office
Tech Care Essential
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
CIT Managed Services
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
CIT Managed Services
Tech Care Essential
Tech Care Essential
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
CIT Managed Services
Tech Care Essential
Tech Care Essential
CIT Managed Services
Tech Care Essential
CIT Managed Services
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
Tech Care Essential
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
CIT Managed Services
CIT Managed Services
CIT Managed Services
Tech Care Essential
Tech Care Essential
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
CIT Managed Services
Tech Care Essential
CIT Managed Services
Microsoft NCE Defender Office

5.91
223.81
8.85
2,446.21
11.78
4,077.02
149.21
37.30
171.13
815.40
37.30
55.95
407.70
55.95
11,823.37
5.91
23.60
74.60
8.85
1,630.82
611.55
1,630.82
149.21
111.90
58.99
1,223.11
373.02
407.70
23.60

-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961

101
101
101
101
240
101
101
101
101

422100
421100
417200
419100
433500
431100
431100
416100
413300

Fire Administration
Police Administration
Communications
Community Development
Water Improvements
Street Department
Street Department
City Attorney
Charter Commission

CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
EPC ENGINEERING & TESTING LLC
FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC
FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC
FRYBERGER, BUCHANAN, SMITH & FREDERICK,
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, LLC

Microsoft NCE Defender Office
Tech Care Essential
Microsoft NCE Defender Office
CIT Managed Services
Booster Station
Plow Cable Harness
Returned Hyd Sensor - H1
Legal Services - Employment &
Name Plates - Charter Commissi

35.39
1,081.75
17.69
611.55
664.00
138.78
-138.78
1,344.00
166.18

-96961
-96961
-96961
-96961
-96960
-96959
-96959
-96958
-96957

2

Check #

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN, MN 10/16/2026 - 10/31/2026
Check # is between 73571 and 73595 or Check # is between -96969 and -96944
Page

10/29/2026

Fun
d

Account

Department

Vendor Name

Description

240
240
101
101
101
101
601
602
101
475
101
601
412
101
101
602
101
601
101
101
602
602
601
101
101
101
101
101
101

433500
433500
431100
431100
419901
419901
494400
494900
421100
431150
419901
494300
419100
421100
421100
494500
421100
494300
431100
431100
494500
494500
494300
431100
431100
431100
431901
431901
431100

Water Improvements
Water Improvements
Street Department
Street Department
City Hall & Police Building Maintenance
City Hall & Police Building Maintenance
Water Administration and General
Sewer Administration and General
Police Administration
Street Improvements
City Hall & Police Building Maintenance
Water Distribution
Community Development
Police Administration
Police Administration
Sewer Maintenance
Police Administration
Water Distribution
Street Department
Street Department
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer Maintenance
Water Distribution
Street Department
Street Department
Street Department
City Garage
City Garage
Street Department

LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTORS, INC
LAKEHEAD CONSTRUCTORS, INC
MCCOY CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY, INC
MCCOY CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY, INC
MENARD INC
NEXTEC SYSTEMS
PRO PRINT INC
PRO PRINT INC
SHRED-N-GO INC
SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS
TREVIPAY
VEIT & COMPANY INC
VMC LLC
WAV, LLC. DBA ISP SUPPLIES
WLSSD
ANIMAL ALLIES HUMANE SOCIETY
CENTRAL PENSION FUND
CENTRAL PENSION FUND
CENTRAL PENSION FUND
CENTRAL PENSION FUND
CENTRAL PENSION FUND
CENTRAL PENSION FUND
CINTAS CORPORATION
CINTAS CORPORATION
CINTAS CORPORATION
CINTAS CORPORATION
CINTAS CORPORATION
CINTAS CORPORATION

Water System Connection and Bo
Water System Connection and Bo
Return Rotary Cutter
Rotary Cutter
Safety Hasp/Lock
Training Center 2026 AV Projec
#10 Envelopes - Utilities
#10 Envelopes - Utilities
Shredding Contract through 10/
ROW Acquisitions
Liquid Ice Melt
Cordless Pump Batteries
Keene Creek Trail Segment 4
GE Service - Consulting
Ubiquiti airMAX
2nd Half District Wide Allocat
Sep 2026 Boarding
Training Per Contract
Audit Credit - 2024-2025
Training Per Contract

101
601
601
602
601
602
601
101
101

431901
494400
494300
494900
494400
494900
494300
415300
419901

City Garage
Water Administration and General
Water Distribution
Sewer Administration and General
Water Administration and General
Sewer Administration and General
Water Distribution
Administration & Finance
City Hall & Police Building Maintenance

CINTAS CORPORATION
CORE & MAIN LP
CORE & MAIN LP
CORE & MAIN LP
CUSTOMER ELATION INC
CUSTOMER ELATION INC
DISCOUNT TIRE
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
GOODIN COMPANY INC

Amount

Check #

Uniforms
Uniforms
Uniforms
Mats/Supplies
1st Aid Cabinets
Uniforms

143,656.72
132,972.49
-1,000.00
1,000.00
21.80
8,423.73
108.07
108.07
305.60
1,775.82
294.15
284.05
556,431.55
224.01
155.98
21,251.00
385.00
107.38
-7.88
107.37
-3.95
107.38
-3.95
104.56
7.92
71.86
71.21
130.89
7.92

-96956
-96956
-96955
-96955
-96954
-96953
-96952
-96952
-96951
-96950
-96949
-96948
-96947
-96946
-96945
-96944
73571
73572
73572
73572
73572
73572
73572
73573
73573
73573
73573
73573
73573

Mats/Supplies
Water Radio Annual Fees
Check Valves
Water Radio Annual Fees
09/22/26 - 10/19/26 Answering
09/22/26 - 10/19/26 Answering
Tires H25
2025 Financial Management Plan
Flush Valves Repair

42.55
7,653.00
1,250.00
7,653.00
40.36
26.91
1,431.48
147.50
170.73

73573
73574
73574
73574
73575
73575
73576
73577
73578

Training Per Contract

3

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CITY OF HERMANTOWN, MN 10/16/2026 - 10/31/2026
Check # is between 73571 and 73595 or Check # is between -96969 and -96944
Page

10/29/2026

Fun
d

Account

Department

Vendor Name

Description

230
101
101
602
601
101
101
101
101
601
601
101
101
101
601
602
602
101
601
240
412
101
101
101
101
101
401
401
101

214500
415300
431100
494500
494300
431100
431100
431100
421100
494300
494300
431100
431100
431100
494300
494500
494900
492200
494400
433500
419100
431100
419100
421100
422903
421100
421100
421100
419100

Escrow Deposits Payable
Administration & Finance
Street Department
Sewer Maintenance
Water Distribution
Street Department
Street Department
Street Department
Police Administration
Water Distribution
Water Distribution
Street Department
Street Department
Street Department
Water Distribution
Sewer Maintenance
Sewer Administration and General
Insurance
Water Administration and General
Water Improvements
Community Development
Street Department
Community Development
Police Administration
Firehall #3 Midway Road
Police Administration
Police Administration
Police Administration
Community Development

HERMANTOWN STAR LLC
HERMANTOWN STAR LLC
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER
MN RURAL WATER ASSN
MN RURAL WATER ASSN
MORTON SALT, INC.
MORTON SALT, INC.
NAPA AUTO PARTS
NAPA AUTO PARTS
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
RANGEL, TEODORO
RANGEL, TEODORO
RANGEL, TEODORO
RELIABLE INSURANCE AGENCY
RELIABLE INSURANCE AGENCY
RELIABLE INSURANCE AGENCY
SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC
SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC
SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE
ST LOUIS COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE
STOP STICK, LTD.
SUPERIOR FUEL COMPANY
THOMSON REUTERS - WEST
TRAFERA, LLC
TRAFERA, LLC
TWIN PINES LANDSCAPING, LLC

Public Hearing - Vacate Unused
Sep 8, 2026 Minutes
H0 Batteries
Associate Membership 12/2026-1
Associate Membership 12/2026-1
Road Salt
Road Salt
Starter Credit
Oil
Drinking Water Testing
Drinking Water Testing
H0 Tires
Tires- Heavy Haul Trailer
Reimburse Safety Boots
Reimburse Safety Boots
Reimburse Safety Boots
Agency Fee
Agency Fee
Agency Fee
HERMT Water Meter Station
Keene Creek Trail Hydraulics
Road Sand
Amendment of Declaration - Are
Aluminum Tray/Cord Reel
Propane FH #3
Clear Subscription - Sep 26
Squad Computer
PC Dock for Squad
Mulch - Payton Acres

Totals:

143 records printed

Amount

4

Check #

99.00
123.75
446.85
212.50
212.50
8,022.26
7,965.52
-23.08
23.08
307.00
419.00
4,918.96
2,319.20
75.00
37.50
37.50
1,914.00
5,742.00
1,914.00
17,542.12
310.02
7,465.22
46.00
183.00
977.82
190.45
3,750.00
1,564.68
2,500.00

73579
73579
73580
73581
73581
73582
73582
73583
73583
73584
73584
73585
73585
73586
73586
73586
73587
73587
73587
73588
73588
73589
73590
73591
73592
73593
73594
73594
73595

1,142,192.60

Page 19 of 56

Resolution No. 2026-138
Resolution Approving Pay Request No. 5 For The Hermantown City Hall HVAC Upgrades
To Gartner Refrigeration Co. In The Amount Of $47,500
WHEREAS, the City of Hermantown has contracted with Gartner Refrigeration Co.
(“Contractor”) for the Hermantown City Hall HVAC Upgrades (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Gartner Refrigeration Co. has performed a portion of the agreed upon work
in said Project; and
WHEREAS, Gartner Refrigeration Co. has submitted Pay Request No. 5 in the amount of
$47,500; and
WHEREAS, the necessary documentation for the pay request is on file and available for
inspection; and
WHEREAS, the City will maintain an accumulated retainage as shown on the pay requests
until the final work and documentation is completed; and
WHEREAS, LHB, Inc. has approved such Pay Request No. 5 provided that $2,500 as
retainage to be withheld pending final acceptance of the Project by the City of Hermantown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hermantown,
Minnesota as follows:
1.
2.

Pay Request No. 5 is hereby approved.
The City is hereby authorized and directed to pay Gartner Refrigeration Co. the
sum of $47,500 which is the amount represented on Pay Request No. 5.

Councilor ______ introduced the foregoing resolution and moved its adoption.
The motion for the adoption of such resolution was seconded by Councilor _______
and, upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Councilors______________
and the following voted in opposition thereto:
Councilors______________
WHEREUPON, such resolution was declared duly passed and adopted November 2, 2026.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS ) SS.
CITY OF HERMANTOWN )

Page 20 of 56

I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hermantown,
St. Louis County, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Resolution 2026-138 is a true and correct copy of the Resolution as adopted by the
City Council on the 2nd day of November, 2026.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said
City of Hermantown, the 3rd day of November, 2026.

___________________________________
Lindsay Townsend, Deputy City Clerk

Page 21 of 56

Page 22 of 56

REVIEWED

LHB SUBMITTAL REVIEW
✔

REJECTED

(Submit Specified Item)

DATE 10/22/2026

RETURNED

(Note any Comments)

(No Review Required)

RESUBMIT

(Make Corrections)

BY RKThors

This review is only for general conformance of the design concept and the information
in the Construction Documents. Comments made do not relieve Contractor /
Subcontractor from compliance with the requirements of the plans and specifications.
Contractor is responsible for all dimensions, fabrication, means, methods, sequences
and procedures of construction, including coordination of the Work.

Page 23 of 56

CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:

November 2, 2026

TO:

Mayor & City Council

FROM:

Trish Crego, Utility and Infrastructure Director

SUBJECT: Pay Application for Reinke Road Sanitary Sewer Extension

☒ RESOLUTION:

2026-139

☐ ORDINANCE:

☐ OTHER:

REQUESTED ACTION
Approve final pay application provided by Veit & Company, Inc. for work related to Reinke Road Sanitary
Sewer Extension in the amount of for $74,000.
BACKGROUND
Veit & Company, Inc completed work in mid-October and provided the only Pay Application for the
mobilization, materials, and labor for the finished project. NCE the consulting engineer, has reviewed the
pay application and it is recommended that the City approve pay application for the Reinke Road Sanitary
Sewer Extension to Veit & Company, Inc. in the amount of $74,000.
SOURCE OF FUNDS (if applicable)
240-432510-530
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Pay Application

Working together to serve and build our community.
Page 24 of 56

Resolution No. 2026-139
Resolution Approving Pay Request For Construction of Reinke Road Sanitary Sewer
Extension in Section 22. To Veit & Company, Inc. in the Amount Of $74,000.00
WHEREAS, the City of Hermantown has contracted with Veit & Company, Inc.
(“Contractor”) for Reinke Road Sanitary Sewer Extension in Section 22 (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Veit & Company, Inc. has performed the agreed upon work in said Project;
and
WHEREAS, Veit & Company, Inc. has submitted Final Pay Request in in the amount of
$74,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the necessary documentation for the pay request is on file and available for
inspection; and
WHEREAS, Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP. (“City Engineer”) has approved Final
Pay Request and all IC 134’s and paper work for the Project were submitted to the City of
Hermantown such Pay Request of $74,000; and
WHEREAS, final acceptance of the Project by the City of Hermantown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hermantown,
Minnesota as follows:
1.

Final Pay Request is hereby approved.

2.

The City is hereby authorized and directed to pay Veit & Company, Inc the sum of
$74,000.00 which is the amount represented in the Final Pay Request.

Councilor _______ introduced the foregoing resolution and moved its adoption.
The motion for the adoption of such resolution was seconded by Councilor _______ and,
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Councilors _______
And the following voted in opposition thereto:
Councilors _______
WHEREUPON, such resolution was declared duly passed and adopted on November 2,
2026.

Page 25 of 56

STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS ) SS.
CITY OF HERMANTOWN )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hermantown,
St. Louis County, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Resolution 2026-139 is a true and correct copy of the Resolution as adopted by the
City Council on the 2nd day of November, 2026
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said
City of Hermantown, the 3rd day of November, 2026.

___________________________________
Lindsay Townsend, Deputy City Clerk

Page 26 of 56

Contractor's Application for Payment
Application
To
City of Hermantown
(Owner):
Owner's Contract Number:

October 1, 2026 through

Project Completion
Period:
Project:
Reinke Rd Sanitary Extension
Contractor's Project Number:

Final

Application Date:

11/2/2026
Via (Engineer):
Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP

From (Contractor):
Veit & Company, Inc.
Engineer Project Number:
26-8004

Number
1
2
3
4
TOTAL

Application For Payment
Change Order Summary
Approved Change Orders
Additions
Deductions

Number
1
2
3
4

Application For Payment
Previous Pay Application Summary
Approved Pay Applications
Date
Amount

8. TOTALS

NET CHANGE BY CHANGE
ORDER:
1. ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE.............................................................................................................................................................
$
2. Net change by Change Orders..............................................................................................................................................................................
$
3. Current Contract Price (Line 1 ± 2).....................................................................................................................................
$
4. TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED TO DATE
a. See attached Pay Application Summary.................................................................................................................................................
$
b. Materials on Hand (See Attached Invoice).................................................................................................................................................
$
c. (4a+4b)............................................................................................................................................................
$
5. RETAINAGE:
a. 0%
X
$74,000.00
Work Completed.............................................................................. $
b. 0%
X
Stored Material.................................................................
$
c. Total Retainage (Line 5.a + Line 5.b).........................................................................................................................................
$
6. AMOUNT ELIGIBLE TO DATE (Line 4 - Line 5.c)....................................................................................................................
$
7. LESS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS (Line 8 ).....................................................................................................................................$
9. AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION.................................................................................................................................... $
10. BALANCE TO FINISH, PLUS RETAINAGE
(Line 3 - 4 + Line 5.c above).................................................................................................................................................
$

Payment of:

$

74,000.00
74,000.00
74,000.00
74,000.00

74,000.00
74,000.00

74,000.00

(Line 9 or other - attach explanation of the other amount)

Contractor's Certification

Recommended by:

The undersigned Contractor certifies, to the best of its knowledge, the
following:
(1) All previous progress payments received from Owner on account of
Work done under the Contract have been applied on account to discharge
Contractor's legitimate obligations incurred in connection with the Work
covered by prior Applications for Payment;
(2) Title to all Work, materials and equipment incorporated in said Work,
or otherwise listed in or covered by this Application for Payment, will pass
to Owner at time of payment free and clear of all Liens, security interests,
and encumbrances (except such as are covered by a bond acceptable to
Owner indemnifying Owner against any such Liens, security interest, or

10/27/2026
David Bolf, P.E. - City Engineer

(Date)

Approved by:

John Mulder, City Administrator

(Date)

Contractor Signature - Veit & Company, Inc.
By:
Date:

Will Goldsworthy

Digitally signed by Will Goldsworthy
DN: C=US,
[email protected],
O="Veit & Company, Inc.", CN=Will
Goldsworthy
Date: 2026.10.27 13:21:27-05'00'

EJCDC® C-620 Contractor's Application for Payment
© 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers for EJCDC. All rights reserved.
Page 1 of 1

Page 27 of 56

Northland
Consulting Engineers L.L.P.

Structural, Civil and Forensic Engineering Services
th

October 27 , 2026
John Mulder
City Administrator
City of Hermantown
5105 Maple Grove Road
Hermantown MN 55811
Re:

Hawkline Utility Construction

Dear John:
Attached is Pay Application #1 for the work associated with the Hawkline Utility Construction from October
12, 2026 through October 23, 2026. NCE and Northland Constructors of Duluth have reviewed the project progress
thus far and agreed upon quantities of work completed. The amount of Pay Application #1 is $196,010.28. The City
will hold a 5% retainage of the completed construction through the duration of the project. This retainage amount
for pay application #1 is $9,800.51.
NCE has reviewed the quantities through construction inspection and discussions with Northland Constructors of
Duluth representatives. I recommend payment in the amount of $186,209.77 be authorized at the November 2nd,
2026 City Council Meeting.
Thank you,

David Bolf, P.E. – City of Hermantown Engineer
Northland Consulting Engineers
218-727-5995
[email protected]
CC:

Lance Lindahl, Northland Constructors of Duluth
Chase Ernste, Northland Consulting Engineers
Alissa McClure, City of Hermantown
Trish Crego, City of Hermantown

102 S. 21st Avenue West, Suite One, Duluth, Minnesota 55806, voice (218) 727-5995, www:nce-engineers.com

Page 28 of 56

Resolution No. 2026-140
Resolution Approving Pay Request No. 1 For Hawkline Business Park Utility Construction
District No. 553 to Northland Constructors of Duluth in the Amount Of $186,209.77
WHEREAS, the City of Hermantown has contracted with Northland Constructors of
Duluth (“Contractor”) for Improvement District No. 553 Hawkline Business Park Utility
Construction (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Northland Constructors of Duluth. has performed a portion of the agreed upon
work in said Project; and
WHEREAS, Northland Constructors of Duluth has submitted Pay Request No. 1 in the
amount of $186,209.77; and
WHEREAS, the necessary documentation for the pay request is on file and available for
inspection; and
WHEREAS, the City will maintain an accumulated retainage as shown on the pay requests
until the final work and documentation is completed; and
WHEREAS, Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP. (“Consulting Engineer”) has approved
Pay Request No. 1 provided that $9,800.51 as retainage of 5% be withheld pending final
acceptance of the Project by the City of Hermantown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hermantown,
Minnesota as follows:
1.

Pay Request No. 1 is hereby approved.

2.

The City is hereby authorized and directed to pay Northland Constructors of Duluth
the sum of $186,209.77 which is the amount represented on Pay Request No. 1.

Councilor ______ introduced the foregoing resolution and moved its adoption.
The motion for the adoption of such resolution was seconded by Councilor ______ and,
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Councilors _________
and the following voted in opposition thereto:
Councilors _________
WHEREUPON, such resolution was declared duly passed and adopted November 2, 2026.

Page 29 of 56

STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS ) SS.
CITY OF HERMANTOWN )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hermantown,
St. Louis County, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Resolution 2026-140 is a true and correct copy of the Resolution as adopted by the
City Council on the 2nd day of November, 2026.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said
City of Hermantown, the 3rd day of November, 2026.

___________________________________
Lindsay Townsend, Deputy City Clerk

Page 30 of 56

Contractor's Application for Payment
Application
To
City of Hermantown
(Owner):
Owner's Contract Number:

October 12, 2026 through

October 23, 2026
Period:
Project:
Hawkline Utility Construction
Contractor's Project Number:

No. 1

Application Date:

11/2/2026

From (Contractor):
Northland Constructors of Duluth
Engineer Project Number:

Via (Engineer):
Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP

26-8001

Number
$
1
$
2
3
4
TOTAL

Application For Payment
Change Order Summary
Approved Change Orders
Additions
Deductions
20,900.00
17,850.00

Number
1
2
3
4

Application For Payment
Previous Pay Application Summary
Approved Pay Applications
Date
Amount

$38,750.00

NET CHANGE BY CHANGE
ORDER:

8. TOTALS
$38,750.00

1. ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE.............................................................................................................................................................
$
1,118,800.00
2. Net change by Change Orders..............................................................................................................................................................................
$
38,750.00
3. Current Contract Price (Line 1 ± 2).....................................................................................................................................
$
1,157,550.00
4. TOTAL COMPLETED AND STORED TO DATE
a. See attached Pay Application Summary.................................................................................................................................................
$
196,010.28
b. Materials on Hand (See Attached Invoice).................................................................................................................................................
$
c. (4a+4b)............................................................................................................................................................
$
196,010.28
5. RETAINAGE:
a. 5%
X
$196,010.28
Work Completed.............................................................................. $
9,800.51
b. 0%
X
Stored Material.................................................................
$
c. Total Retainage (Line 5.a + Line 5.b).........................................................................................................................................
$
9,800.51
6. AMOUNT ELIGIBLE TO DATE (Line 4 - Line 5.c)....................................................................................................................
$
186,209.77
7. LESS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS (Line 8 ).....................................................................................................................................$
9. AMOUNT DUE THIS APPLICATION.................................................................................................................................... $
186,209.77
10. BALANCE TO FINISH, PLUS RETAINAGE
(Line 3 - 4 + Line 5.c above).................................................................................................................................................
$
971,340.23

Payment of:

$

186,209.77

(Line 9 or other - attach explanation of the other amount)

Contractor's Certification

Recommended by:

The undersigned Contractor certifies, to the best of its knowledge, the
following:
(1) All previous progress payments received from Owner on account of
Work done under the Contract have been applied on account to discharge
Contractor's legitimate obligations incurred in connection with the Work
covered by prior Applications for Payment;
(2) Title to all Work, materials and equipment incorporated in said Work,
or otherwise listed in or covered by this Application for Payment, will pass
to Owner at time of payment free and clear of all Liens, security interests,
and encumbrances (except such as are covered by a bond acceptable to
Owner indemnifying Owner against any such Liens, security interest, or

10/27/2026
David Bolf, P.E. - City Engineer

(Date)

Approved by:

John Mulder, City Administrator

(Date)

Contractor Signature - Northland Constructors of Duluth
By:
Date:
10/27/26

EJCDC® C-620 Contractor's Application for Payment
© 2013 National Society of Professional Engineers for EJCDC. All rights reserved.
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Pay Application #1 - November 2nd, 2026
Hawkline Utility Construction
YELLOW HIGHLIGHT REPRESENTS QUANTITY CHANGES BEING PAID FOR IN THE CURRENT PAY APPLICATION.
LINE ITEM
NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

ITEM NO.

UNIT OF
MEASURE

CONTRACT TOTAL
QUANTITY

NORTHLAND UNIT
PRICE

TOTAL PROJECT
COMPLETED
COMPLETED
QUANTITES
COSTS

BASE BID
LS

1

$

75,453.70

0.75

$56,590.28

2101.505 CLEARING
2101.505 GRUBBING

ACRE
ACRE

0.15
0.15

$
$

11,800.00
14,200.00

0.07
0.07

$826.00
$994.00

4
5
6
7
8

2103.502
2104.502
2104.503
2104.503
2104.504

EACH
EACH
LF
LF
SY

2
2
547
24
33

$
$
$
$
$

550.00
1,500.00
22.00
4.50
16.00

2
0
0
0
0

$1,100.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

9
10

2106.601 DEWATERING
2106.601 DEWATERING

LS
MGAL

1
100

$
$

6,500.00
90.00

0
0

$0.00
$0.00

11
12

2360.509 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3,C)
2360.509 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3,C)

TON
TON

1
1

$
$

750.00
750.00

0
0

$0.00
$0.00

13

2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER

EACH

1

$

2,200.00

0

$0.00

14
15
16
17
18
19

2503.503
2503.603
2503.603
2503.603
2503.603
2503.602

8" PVC SDR35 PIPE SEWER (GRAVITY)
4" FORCEMAIN HDPE SDR9 PIPE SEWER
4" PVC SANITARY SERVICE PIPE (SCHEDULE 40)
6" PVC SANITARY SERVICE PIPE (SCHEDULE 40)
8" HDPE CASING PIPE (DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED)
4" VALVE AND BOX

LF
LF
LF
LF
LF
EACH

1,495
723
20
106
185
2

$
$
$
$
$
$

103.00
50.00
165.00
205.00
104.00
3,600.00

0
0
0
0
0
0

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

2504.602
2504.602
2504.602
2504.602
2504.602
2504.603
2504.603
2504.603
2504.603

HYDRANT ASSEMBLY
6" GATE VALVE AND BOX
8" GATE VALVE AND BOX
CONNECT TO EXISTING WATER MAIN
1" CURB STOP AND BOX
1" HDPE WATER SERVICE PIPE
6" HDPE WATER SERVICE PIPE
8" HDPE SDR11 WATER MAIN
8" HDPE SDR11 WATER MAIN (DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED)

EACH
EACH
EACH
EACH
EACH
LF
LF
LF
LF

3
2
3
1
3
69
116
350
750

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

13,800.00
3,400.00
4,450.00
9,500.00
1,600.00
65.00
75.00
98.00
98.00

1
0
1
0
0
0
0
350
750

$13,800.00
$0.00
$4,450.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$34,300.00
$73,500.00

29
30
31
32
33

2506.601
2506.601
2506.502
2506.602
2506.503

CONSTRUCT LIFT STATION
LIFT STATION UPGRADES
CASTING ASSEMBLY
MANHOLE FRAME SEAL (EXTERNAL)
CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 4007

LS
LS
EACH
EACH
LF

1
1
10
10
73

$
$
$
$
$

395,000.00
75,000.00
1,100.00
500.00
650.00

0
0
0
0
0

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

34

2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL

LS

1

$

6,900.00

0

$0.00

35
36
37

2573.502 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION
2573.503 SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG TYPE WOOD FIBER
2573.503 SILT FENCE; TYPE HI

EACH
LF
LF

13
3,797
175

$
$
$

215.00
4.00
6.00

0
0
0

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

38
39

2575.504 ROLLED EROSION PREVENTION CAT 20
2575.508 SEED MIXTURE 25-131

SY
POUNDS

2,571
104

$
$

2.00
5.00

0
0

$0.00
$0.00

40
41

CHANGE ORDER #1 (50% COMPLETED)
CHANGE ORDER #2

LS
LS

1
1

$
$

20,900.00
17,850.00

0.5
0

$10,450.00
$0.00

1

2021.501 MOBILIZATION

2
3

DISCONNECT WATER SERVICE
REMOVE HYDRANT
REMOVE WATER MAIN
SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)
REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT

TOTAL AMOUNT EARNED

$196,010.28

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:

November 2, 2026

TO:

Mayor & City Council

FROM:

Eric Johnson, Community Development Director

SUBJECT: Rezone Parcel 395-0133-00040 from C-1, Office/Light Industrial to C, Commercial

☐ RESOLUTION:

☒ ORDINANCE:

2026 -04

☐ OTHER:

REQUESTED ACTION
Amend the Hermantown Zoning Map by converting approximately 6.0 acres of C-1, Office/Light
Industrial zoning district to C, Commercial zoning district.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
The Applicant (Vermillion Homes) is requesting a rezoning of Parcel 395-0133-00040 from C-1,
Office/Light Industrial to C, Commercial.
SITE INFORMATION:
Parcel Size:
+/- 6.0 acres
Legal Access:
Norway Pines Place
Wetlands:
None per the National Wetland Inventory. Will need to be verified prior to
development
Existing Zoning:
C-1, Office/Light Industrial
Airport Overlay:
Zone 3
Shoreland Overlay:
N/A
Comprehensive Plan: Commercial
BACKGROUND:
The Applicant, who owns the property, has been marketing parcel 395-0133-00040 for a number of years.
The Applicant is currently in negotiations with a company who is interested in a portion of the parcel in
order to locate an auto/truck sales, repair business. The proposed use is allowed with a Commercial
Industrial Development Permit (CIDP). However, in addition to the future proposed business, which will
require submittal of a CIDP application, the applicant is pursuing an administrative parcel split of the
parcel as well.
A public hearing for the rezoning application was held on October 20, 2026. There were no members of the
public who spoke regarding the application. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the
application on a 7-0 vote to the City Council for their review and approval.
In 2023, the City rezoned parcels 395-0133-00020 and 395-0133-00040 from C, Commercial to C-1
Office/Light Industrial in order to accommodate a potential landscape contractor business. However, the
proposed business did not purchase the property and it has been on the market since then. The C-1,
Office/Light Industrial zoning district has minimum lot width and size standards, which the proposed
business would not meet as the proposed business is looking to purchase a 3 acre portion of parcel 395Working together to serve and build our community.
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0133-00040 and not the entire 6 acres. The C, Commercial zoning district does not require a minimum
lot width or lot size and would allow for the subdivision of the property in order to accommodate the
proposed business and create an additional lot for future development.
Airport Overlay Zone 3
The property is located in the Duluth International Airport Overlay Zone 3. Additional regulations on the
height of structures, lighting, and communication equipment are in effect in Zone 3. Structures in Zone 3
cannot exceed 1,580 feet above sea level. Ground level elevation on the site ranges from 1,450 feet to
1,490 feet above sea level. Development can take place on the property and remain in compliance with
the Zone 3 standards. Current City zoning regulations impose a maximum building height of 45 feet
mitigating the likelihood of approaching the Zone 3 elevation limit.
Comprehensive Plan
The property is identified as Commercially guided land per the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan
defines this as ‘Land guided for large and small-scale commercial business providing goods and services.
This includes food and beverage, entertainment, offices, and regional-scale malls, shopping centers of
various sizes, freestanding large-format stores, freestanding smaller businesses, multi-story office
buildings, automobile dealerships, and institutions. Buildings should be scaled appropriately to the
surrounding neighborhood with appropriate buffers and pedestrian connections provided between
commercial areas and adjacent residential neighborhoods. Commercial areas are located in places with
visibility and access from the regional highway system.’
The land is currently zoned C-1, Office/Light Industrial Zone District which is intended for low-density
office, light industrial, limited commercial services, and public service developments.
The proposed zoning is for C, Commercial. The Commercial Zone District is intended to provide suitable
areas within the community for the grouping and establishment of general retail sales, offices,
professional buildings and service businesses. It is intended to provide convenient retail facilities for the
residents of Hermantown and the surrounding area.
The property does not have frontage or visibility from Miller Trunk Highway so it is not a primary site for
retail or high traffic service businesses. The site had been considered for a multi-residential development
in the past but the noise generated by proximity to the airport runway limits its potential for residential or
high value office space.
Development Permitting
The applicant is currently in negotiaitions with an auto/truck sales, repair business for approximately 3
acres of parcel 395-0133-0040 in order to locate the business to the parcel. Auto or truck sales, repair,
parts or supplies allowed in the C, Commercial zoning district and do not require a minimum lot width or
lot size, however the C-1, Office/Light Industrial zoning district does have minimum lot width and size
standards, which the proposed business would not meet. Any future development of the property will
require submittal of a Commercial Industrial Development Permit (CIDP) application.
A decision on rezoning property is independent of any decision on permitting development of a property.
Rezoning does not imply approval of future development. Any future development will have to meet all
City regulations including zoning, stormwater management, wetland processes, and others and is required
to have an approved Zoning Certificate/Commercial Industrial Development Permit.

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RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS:
A review of the existing and potential land uses of the property, support rezoning the property to C,
Commercial. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning based on the following findings:
1. Notices of Planning and Zoning public hearing were mailed to property owners 350’ from project
boundary. A public notice for the Special Use Permit was posted in the October 8, 2026
Hermantown Star.
2. The proposed rezoning meets the criteria of the Comprehensive Plan and the overall goals and
policies of the Zoning Ordinance, is suitable for the proposed zoning, and is compatible with
surrounding zoning and land uses.
3. The Applicant will be required to pay park dedication fees consistent with the requirements of the
City Zoning Ordinance.
4. The approval only extends to the rezoning of parcel 395-0133-00040. The rezoning of the
property is independent of any decision on permitting development of a property. Rezoning does
not imply approval of future development.
5. Any future development will have to meet all City regulations including zoning, stormwater
management, wetland processes, and others and is required to have an approved Zoning
Certificate/Commercial Industrial Development Permit.
6. The Applicant shall sign a consent form assenting to all conditions of this approval.

SOURCE OF FUNDS (if applicable)
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
•
•
•
•

Resolution
Location Map
Existing Zoning Map
Proposed Zoning Map

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Ordinance No. 2026-04
The City Council of the City of Hermantown does ordain:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE HERMANTOWN CITY CODE
BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF PARCEL

395-0133-00040
Section 1. Amendment to Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map of the City of
Hermantown is hereby amended so that Parcel 395-0133-00040 is zoned C, Commercial. See Exhibit A
for Legal Description.
Section 2. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this amendment is to rezone Parcel 395-0133-00040
to C, Commercial with the following Findings of Fact:
Findings of Fact.
1.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermantown (“Planning Commission”) held a
public hearing on the rezoning request on October 20, 2026 at which time all parties desiring to be heard
were afforded the opportunity to be heard.
2.
A rezoning to C, Commercial is compatible with the surrounding uses as it mirrors the
existing development patterns of the surrounding/abutting parcels.
3.
A rezoning to C, Commercial allows for the maximization of existing water and sanitary
sewer infrastructure.
4.
The Land falls within the City’s Urban Services Boundary. Sanitary sewer and water
mains are within the adjacent right of way of Norway Pines Place.
5.
Notices of Planning and Zoning public hearing were mailed to property owners 350’
from project boundary. A public notice for the Special Use Permit was posted in the October 8, 2026
Hermantown Star.
6. The proposed rezoning meets the criteria of the Comprehensive Plan and the overall goals
and policies of the Zoning Ordinance, is suitable for the proposed zoning, and is compatible with
surrounding zoning and land uses.
7.
The Applicant will be required to pay park dedication fees consistent with the
requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance.
8.
The approval only extends to the rezoning of parcel 395-0133-00040. The rezoning of
the property is independent of any decision on permitting development of a property. Rezoning does not
imply approval of future development.
9.
Any future development will have to meet all City regulations including zoning,
stormwater management, wetland processes, and others and is required to have an approved Zoning
Certificate/Commercial Industrial Development Permit.
10.

The Applicant shall sign a consent form assenting to all conditions of this approval.

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Section 3. Effective Date. This amendment to Title 2 of the Hermantown Code that amends the
Official Zoning Map shall be effective after adoption immediately upon (1) the publication of this
Amendment to Title 2 of the Hermantown City Code once in the legal newspaper of the City of Hermantown
and (2) the filing of this Amendment to Title 2 with the County Recorder of St. Louis County.
Dated: __________________________

Mayor _____________________________________

Attest:
_______________________________________
Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: _______________________________
Published: ______________________________
Effective Date: ___________________________

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Exhibit A – Legal Descriptions
Outlot B Matthew Addition, Section 3 Township 50 Range 15
Parcel 395-0133-00040

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Location Map

NORWAY PINES

LAVAQUE BYPASS

SITE

MILLER TRUNK HWY

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Existing Zoning Map

SITE

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Proposed Zoning Map

SITE

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:

November 2, 2026

TO:

Mayor & City Council

FROM:

Trish Crego, Utility and Infrastructure Director

SUBJECT: Change Order #1 Hawkline Business Park Utility Construction District No. 553

☒ RESOLUTION:

2026-141

☐ ORDINANCE:

☐ OTHER:

REQUESTED ACTION
Approve Change Order No. 1 provided by Northland Constructors of Duluth for the work on Hawkline
Business Park Utility Construction listed below.
Change
Order #
1

Description(s)
Provide temporary water including but not limited to, installing a 10” Gate
Valve and Hydrant
TOTAL CONTRACT INCREASE

Cost
+ $20,900.00
+ $20,900.00

BACKGROUND
This change order covers work which includes the city directing the contractor to provide temporary water
and work associated with watermain, including but not limited to, installing a 10” Gate Valve and Hydrant.
The lump sum cost of the time, materials, & labor for this effort is $ 20,900.00 and it is recommended that
the city pay change order #1.

SOURCE OF FUNDS (if applicable)
475-433500-530 – Project 553
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Change Order No. 1

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Resolution No. 2026-141
Resolution Approving Change Order Number 1 For Hawkline Business Park Utility
Construction Improvement District No. 553 To Northland Constructors of Duluth In the
Amount of $20,900.00
WHEREAS, the City of Hermantown has contracted with Northland Constructors of
Duluth (“Contractor”) for Hawkline Business Park Utility Construction (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Northland Constructors have submitted Change Order No. 1 for:
Change Order #
1

Description(s)
Cost
Provide temporary water including but not limited to,
+ $20,900.00
installing a 10” Gate Valve and Hydrant
TOTAL CONTRACT INCREASE + $20,900.00

WHEREAS, Northland Constructors of Duluth. has recommended such Change Order No.
1 for (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the necessary documentation for the change order is on file and available for
inspection; and
WHEREAS, Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP has reviewed the change or and
recommends the approval of Change Order No. 1 for (“Project”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hermantown,
Minnesota as follows:
1.

Change Order No. 1 is hereby approved.

2.
The City is hereby authorized and directed to accept the contract increase in the
sum of $20,900.00 which is the amount represented on Change Order No. 1.
Councilor ________ introduced the foregoing resolution and moved its adoption.
The motion for the adoption of such resolution was seconded by Councilor ________ and,
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Councilors ________
and the following voted in opposition thereto:
Councilors ____________
WHEREUPON, such resolution was declared duly passed and adopted November 2, 2026.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS ) SS.
CITY OF HERMANTOWN )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hermantown,
St. Louis County, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Resolution 2026-141 is a true and correct copy of the Resolution as adopted by the
City Council on the 2nd day of November, 2026.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said
City of Hermantown, the 3rd day of November, 2026.

___________________________________
Lindsay Townsend, Deputy City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A

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Change Order No.
Date of Issuance: 10/15/26
City of Hermantown
Owner:
Contractor: Northland Constructors of Duluth
Northland Consulting Engineers
Engineer:
Hawkline Business Park Utility Construction
Project:

1

Effective Date:
26-8001
Owner's Contract No.:
Contractor’s Project No.:
Engineer's Project No.: 26-8001
SID:

The Contract is modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order:
Description: This change order covers one (1) items of work.
1. The city directed the contractor to provide temporary water and set the cost for work on the attached
sheets associated with watermain, including but not limited to, installing a 10” Gate Valve and Hydrant.
The lump sum cost of the time, materials, & labor for this effort is = $ 20,900.00

Total = $ 20,900.00
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE
Original Contract Price:
$ 1,118,800.00
Increase from previously approved Change Orders:
$0
Contract Price prior to this Change Order:
$ 1,118,800.00
Increase of this Change Order:
$ 20,900.00
Contract Price incorporating this Change Order:
$ 1,139,700.00
RECOMMENDED:
By:
By:
City Engineer

Title:
Date:

City Engineer
10/15/26

CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES
May 15th, 2027

N/A
May 15th, 2027
ACCEPTED:

ACCEPTED:
By:
Owner

Title:
Date:

Contractor

Title:
Date:

Project Manager
10/15/2026

EJCDC® C-941, Change Order.
Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.
Page 1 of 1

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Consulting Engineers L.L.P.

Northla

HWY 53

BENCHMARK
W
N

S

REMOVALS LEGEND

GSOC
E

HWY 53

HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

HAWKLINE BUSINESS PARK

UGSTAD ROAD

LAVAQUE BYPASS (CSAH 48)

BENCHMARK

EXISTING
CONDITION &
REMOVALS

13
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Consulting Engineers L.L.P.

Northla

LAVAQUE BYPASS (CSAH 48)

N

S

SYMBOL

GSOC

HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

SITE PLAN LEGEND
DESCRIPTION

UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

W

HAWKLINE BUSINESS PARK

BENCHMARK

E

WATER MAIN
PLAN &
PROFILE

0+00

0+50

1+00

1+50

2+00

2+50

3+00

3+50

4+00

4+50

5+00

5+50

6+00

21
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Northla

W

E

GSOC

S

HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

SYMBOL

UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

HAWKLINE BUSINESS PARK

Consulting Engineers L.L.P.

LAVAQUE BYPASS (CSAH 48)
N

SITE PLAN LEGEND
DESCRIPTION

WATER MAIN
PLAN &
PROFILE

11+50

11+00

10+50

10+00

9+50

9+00

8+50

8+00

7+50

7+00

6+50

6+00

22
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:

November 2, 2026

TO:

Mayor & City Council

FROM:

Trish Crego, Utility and Infrastructure Director

SUBJECT: Change Order #2 Hawkline Business Park Utility Construction District No. 553

☒ RESOLUTION:

2026-142

☐ ORDINANCE:

☐ OTHER:

REQUESTED ACTION
Approve Change Order No. 2 provided by Northland Constructors of Duluth for the work on Hawkline
Business Park Utility Construction listed below.
Change
Order #
2

Description(s)
ATK requested a water & sanitary service to be stubbed to their property
line off Heidi Court
TOTAL CONTRACT INCREASE

Cost
+ $17,850.00
+ $17,850.00

BACKGROUND
This change order covers work that includes the city directing the contractor to provide ATK Enterprises
water & sanitary services to be stubbed to their property line off of Heidi Court. The costs of which are a
lump sum, including time, materials, & labor for this effort is $17,850.00 and it is recommended that the
city pay change order #2.

SOURCE OF FUNDS (if applicable)
475-433500-530 – Project 553
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Change Order No. 2

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Resolution No. 2026-142
Resolution Approving Change Order Number 2 For Hawkline Business Park Utility
Construction Improvement District No. 553 To Northland Constructors of Duluth In the
Amount of $17,850.00
WHEREAS, the City of Hermantown has contracted with Northland Constructors of
Duluth (“Contractor”) for Hawkline Business Park Utility Construction (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, Northland Constructors have submitted Change Order No.2 for:
Change Order #
2

Description(s)
Cost
ATK requested a water & sanitary service to be stubbed to
+ $17,850.00
their property line off Heidi Court
TOTAL CONTRACT INCREASE + $17,850.00

WHEREAS, Northland Constructors of Duluth. has recommended such Change Order No.
2 for (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the necessary documentation for the change order is on file and available for
inspection; and
WHEREAS, Northland Consulting Engineers, LLP has reviewed the change or and
recommends the approval of Change Order No. 2 for (“Project”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hermantown,
Minnesota as follows:
1.

Change Order No. 2 is hereby approved.

2.
The City is hereby authorized and directed to accept the contract increase in the
sum of $17,850.00 which is the amount represented on Change Order No. 2.
Councilor __________ introduced the foregoing resolution and moved its adoption.
The motion for the adoption of such resolution was seconded by Councilor __________
and, upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Councilors _____________
and the following voted in opposition thereto:
Councilors _______________
WHEREUPON, such resolution was declared duly passed and adopted November 2, 2026.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS ) SS.
CITY OF HERMANTOWN )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hermantown,
St. Louis County, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Resolution 2026-142 is a true and correct copy of the Resolution as adopted by the
City Council on the 2nd day of November, 2026.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said
City of Hermantown, the 3rd day of November, 2026.

___________________________________
Lindsay Townsend, Deputy City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A

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Change Order No.
Date of Issuance: 10/27/26
City of Hermantown
Owner:
Contractor: Northland Constructors of Duluth
Northland Consulting Engineers
Engineer:
Hawkline Business Park Utility Construction
Project:

2

Effective Date:
26-8001
Owner's Contract No.:
Contractor’s Project No.:
Engineer's Project No.: 26-8001
SID:

The Contract is modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order:
Description: This change order covers one (1) item of work.
1. ATK requested a water & sanitary service to be stubbed to their property line off Heidi Court.
The lump sum cost of the time, materials, & labor for this effort is = $ 17,850.00

Total = $ 17,850.00
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE
Original Contract Price:
$ 1,118,800.00
Increase from previously approved Change Orders:
$ 20,900.00
Contract Price prior to this Change Order:
$ 1,139,700.00
Increase of this Change Order:
$ 17,850.00
Contract Price incorporating this Change Order:
$ 1,157,550.00
RECOMMENDED:
By:
By:
City Engineer

Title:
Date:

City Engineer
10/27/26

CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES
May 15th, 2027

N/A
May 15th, 2027
ACCEPTED:

ACCEPTED:
By:
Owner

Title:
Date:

Contractor

Title:
Date:

Project Manager
10/27/26

EJCDC® C-941, Change Order.
Prepared and published 2013 by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee.
Page 1 of 1

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N

W

0+00
0+50
1+00
1+50
2+00
2+50

DESCRIPTION

E

S

GSOC

3+00
3+50
4+00

SYMBOL

HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

HAWKLINE BUSINESS PARK

SITE PLAN LEGEND

SANITARY
MAIN PLAN &
PROFILE

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20

Consulting Engineers L.L.P.

Northla

LAVAQUE BYPASS (CSAH 48)

Northla

W

E

GSOC

S

HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

SYMBOL

UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

HAWKLINE BUSINESS PARK

Consulting Engineers L.L.P.

LAVAQUE BYPASS (CSAH 48)
N

SITE PLAN LEGEND
DESCRIPTION

WATER MAIN
PLAN &
PROFILE

11+50

11+00

10+50

10+00

9+50

9+00

8+50

8+00

7+50

7+00

6+50

6+00

22
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