The City Council of Hermantown convened on January 6, 2025, to address several key issues, including community acknowledgments and ongoing development plans.

During the meeting, Councilor Peterson opened with a tribute to former state representative Mary Murphy, who recently passed away. Peterson emphasized Murphy's significant contributions to the community, noting that her work is evident throughout the city.

The council then moved to discuss ongoing efforts related to the city's comprehensive plan. City Administrator Mulder provided a summary of discussions from the pre-agenda meeting, highlighting plans to extend the urban service area to the southwestern part of Hermantown. This extension would include the development of water and sewer services, with a legislative request anticipated to support these utilities.

The meeting included a public discussion segment, but no residents stepped forward to address the council. Following this, the council reviewed the consent agenda, which included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and general city warrants totaling over $3 million.

Additionally, several appointments were made, including Mayor Boucher as the council's representative to the Hermantown Chamber of Commerce and various members to the planning and zoning commission, park board, and board of appeals and adjustments. A resolution was also passed appointing John Geisler as acting mayor.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the city's future development and community engagement, setting the stage for further discussions in upcoming sessions.