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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Seaway Port Authority Of Duluth

Address

802 Garfield Avenue
Duluth, MN
55802-2640

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Independent state agency established by state 1955

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 469.048-.069 & .074.
Enabled: 01-01-1955
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Becky McMillan
(218) 727-8525
CHAIR
Yvonne Prettner Solon
(218) 349-4260
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff- Contact
Becky McMillan
bmcmillan@duluthport.com
(218) 727-8525
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Yvonne Prettner Solon
ysolon@icloud.com
(218) 349-4260
Yes
Membership
The seven members include two members that are appointed by the governor, two by the St. Louis County Board, and three by the Duluth City Council.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $
  • Other Compensation: $55 per day spent on board activities

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The port authority promotes international and domestic waterborne commerce in port district; owns port and industrial properties; may acquire or construct port facilities.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Promoted international and domestic waterborne commerce, managed and developed properties, involved in environmental issues concerning clean water and exotic species, and produced economic development projects in the port district.
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 2-3 hours
Meeting Frequency: Regular meetings are generally held once a month and special meetings are held as needed.

Meetings are held at:
Meetings are usually held at the Port Authority administration office in Duluth.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 18831.00
Total Appropriations: $12,485,092.00
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $5,408,082.00

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Ida Rukavina Member 11/19/2024
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
ACTION
Direct Appointments
City of Duluth #1
City of Duluth
Nancy Aronson Norr
Filled
10/31/2028
St. Louis County #1
St. Louis County
Michael Jugovich
Filled
12/31/2027
City of Duluth #2
City of Duluth
Term ends in 0 days
St. Louis County #2
St. Louis County
Patrick Boyle
Filled
12/31/2029
City of Duluth #3
City of Duluth
Tyrone Walker
Filled
10/10/2026
Current Members (2)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Member
Member #1
Governor
Ida Rukavina
Filled
01/06/2031
Member #2
Governor
Yvonne Prettner Solon
Filled
01/04/2027
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