Town Clerk’s Office: Open to the public during regular office hours.

Town Board Meetings: Open to the public.

Planning and Zoning Department

Meetings: Open to the public, adhering to the Governor’s pandemic directives.

Land Use Permits: Submit applications and fees for land use permits to the Town via email, U.S. mail, at the Clerk’s Office during office hours, or in the drop box under the public posting at the Town Hall entrance. On-site review for Land Use Permits will be conducted by the Planning Director following the Governor’s directives.

Variances and Conditional Use Permits: Submit applications and fees for permits to the Town via email, U.S. mail, at the Clerk’s Office during office hours, or put them in the drop box under the public posting at the Town Hall entrance. Hearings for permits are open to the public, strictly adhering to the Governor’s pandemic directives. Submit comments regarding applications to the Town via email or U.S. mail.

Questions for the Planning Director: Contact the Town Clerk

Police Department: for emergencies call 911.

Fire Department or Emergency Medical Responders: call 911

Town Roads: See contact details on Township website.

Recycling: Open during regular recycling hours. Follow the Governor’s pandemic directives.

Town Hall Community Room: Open to the public during office and recycling hours

Town Hall Rental: Contact Deputy Clerk for rental information.

NOTICE:

Employment Opportunity in Duluth Township:

Duluth Township is seeking a Planning and Zoning Assistant/Secretary who will train for approximately 15 hours per week, at $16/hr.

Responsibilities will include preparing for and taking minutes at Planning meetings, reviewing and processing Planning applications, issuing permits, preparing for and assisting with public hearings, creating decision documents for public hearings, maintaining records and files, helping with the Planning portion of the Town website, maintaining the Zoning Ordinance, analyzing Planning data, responding to inquiries from the public, and general assistance to the Planning Director.

The minimum qualifications for this position are a high school diploma or GED; computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn additional programs; personal communication skills for working with Township staff and the general public; attention to detail; willingness to learn new skills; and experience or interest in planning and zoning.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, social sciences, or planning (or equivalent experience) and knowledge of zoning and land use issues.

Training will be under the direction of the Planning Director and current secretary.

Starting date is May 1, 2023. Please email resume and a cover letter to townclerk@duluthtownship.org by Wednesday, April 5, 2023 by Noon.

For complete job description please click the link below:

Planning and Zoning Assistant/Secretary Position

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The Planning Commission is a 7-member board that guides the implementation of the Township’s Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Land Use Plan. No special qualifications are necessary to serve on the Commission other than an interest in the Township’s future and a willingness to serve. Commission members serve 3-year terms and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. The Commission holds regular monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month, with occasional special meetings as the need arises. Commission members receive a per-meeting stipend.

Interviews to fill the vacancies will be held by the Town Board. Interested residents should submit a letter of interest including relevant past experience by March 31, 2022, to: Duluth Township, Attn: P&Z Commission Vacancy, 6092 Homestead Road, Duluth, MN 55804. If you have questions, leave a message for the Planning Director at the Town Hall, 525-5705

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REMINDER: There are still Fire Numbers here at the Town Hall that need to be picked up. These fire numbers are for all Duluth and Alden Township residents! IF you have the old one sided fire number, please come up to the Town Hall during office hours to come collect and replace your old fire number with a new two sided reflective fire number. Thank you!

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Town of Duluth

Current Newsletter:

March Newsletter

NEW Information: on Co-op Light and Powers 2022: Right of Way (ROW) Clearing

• Full list of events click here.
• Town Hall is open for events! To reserve the Hall for your private event, contact the Deputy Clerk: deputyclerkduluthtwp@gmail.com or call the Town office at 218-525-5705.
• Homesteader’s Meeting:  First Wednesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. Homesteaders Entertainment April and May: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 12:30 pm; The awesome Two Harbors Ukulele Group will be performing. Sandwiches and bars. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 12:30 pm; Entertainment to be announced. Sandwiches and bars
• Town Board and Planning & Zoning: Meetings will be held on their regular dates.  See Town Services during the Covid-19 Pandemic sidebar for details.