City Council
Regular MeetingDuluth, MN · October 12, 2015
Agenda
City of Duluth
411 West First Street
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Monday, October 12, 2015
7:00 PM
Council Chamber
City Council
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Duluth City Council is to develop effective
public policy rooted in citizen involvement that results in excellent municipal
services and creates a thriving community prepared for the challenges of the future.
TOOLS OF CIVILITY: The Duluth City Council promotes the use and adherence of the
tools of civility in conducting the business of the council. The tools of civility will
provide increased opportunities for civil discourse in order to find positive
resolutions to the issues that face the city. These tools include: pay attention, listen,
be inclusive, do not gossip, show respect, be agreeable, apologize, give constructive
criticism and take responsibility. [Approved by the council on August 25, 2003]
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised October 12, 2015
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARING - 7 PM - Proposed Assessment Roll for the Extension of the
Watermain on North 85th Avenue West.
PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
1. 15-066 Communications regarding the proposed rezoning of the Morgan Park
School site (15-079-O).
Attachments: Dixon R. and Tammera A. Bastie
Lucille Kolberg
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
2. 15-064 Clerk application for exempt permit to the Minnesota gambling control
board from Holy Family Catholic Church on November 8, 2015 (bingo).
Attachments: Application
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
3. 15-068 Duluth transit authority minutes of June 25, 2015, meeting and June
2015 financial statement.
Attachments: Minutes
Financial Statement
4. 15-069 Library board minutes of August 25, 2015, meeting.
Attachments: Minutes
5. 15-070 Entertainment and convention center authority minutes of
April 28, May 26 and June 30, 2015, meetings.
Attachments: April 28, 2015
May 26, 2015
June 30, 2015
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
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OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITTEE 1
BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE)
6. 15-0693R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO
DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF THE EXTENSION OF THE
WATER MAIN ON NORTH 85TH AVENUE WEST.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR HANSON (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
7. 15-0694R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BEDROCK FLINT,
INC., FOR TUCKPOINTING THE FACILITY MAINTENANCE BUILDING
IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,718.
8. 15-0696R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
22491 WITH HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP, INC., FOR
ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A CROSS CITY TRAIL MASTER PLAN,
AN INCREASE OF $14,000, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $51,800.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
9. 15-0704R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE
FROM NOVASPECT, INC., FOR REGULATOR AND RELIEF
PRODUCTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,617.35.
10. 15-0716R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI, INC. FOR
DESKTOP AND LAPTOP PERSONAL COMPUTER REPLACEMENTS
UNDER THE CITY’S FOUR YEAR REPLACEMENT PLAN IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $255,000.
11. 15-0731R RESOLUTION ISSUING A 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
AND APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE WINE LICENSE TO
LARK O’ THE LAKE, LLC (LARK O’ THE LAKE CAFÉ), 231 EAST
SUPERIOR STREET.
12. 15-0732R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO CHURCHES UNITED IN
MINISTRY.
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COMMITTEE 2
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
13. 15-0711R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION,
ACTING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNCIL FOR MINNESOTANS
OF AFRICAN HERITAGE, FOR SUBLEASE OF SPACE IN THE
DULUTH ATHLETIC CLUB BUILDING.
Attachments: Exhibit A - Resolution 15-0711
COMMITTEE 3
BY COUNCILOR JULSRUD (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
14. 15-0625R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NORTHLAND
CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, LLC FOR AIRPORT ROAD
SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION BETWEEN RALSTON DRIVE AND
VANDENBERG DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,652.50.
Attachments: 15-0625R Map
15. 15-0645R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF A GAS UTILITY
EASEMENT FROM PLB MILLER HILL, LLC FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
Attachments: 15-0645R Exhibit 1
15-0645 Exhibit A
16. 15-0713R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH INFOR, INC.
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO THE
MODIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE CITY’S ENTERPRISE
ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $160,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY)
17. 15-0700R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $281,800 FOR THE 2016 TOWARDS ZERO DEATHS
PROJECT.
Attachments: Exhibit A
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18. 15-0714R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC
SAFETY CORPORATION TO ASSIST IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF
THE FALSE ALARM ORDINANCE.
Attachments: Exhibit A - 15-0714r
BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
19. 15-0715R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
22490 WITH BARR ENGINEERING, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
FOR THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
WORKSHEET (EAW), AN INCREASE OF $17,352, FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,670.
Attachments: EXHIBIT A - BARR C22490.pdf
EXHIBIT B - BARR PROJECT PROPOSAL INCREASE.pdf
20. 15-0717R RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOR THE KENWOOD VILLAGE PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 1468, AT THE INTERSECTION OF KENWOOD
AVENUE AND CLEVELEND STREET, AND SIGNAL AND
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO ARROWHEAD ROAD AND
KENWOOD AVENUE.
Sponsors: Sipress
Attachments: 15-0717 Map
21. 15-0725R RESOLUTION AGREEING TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
DEDA PORTION OF THE SLIP 2 DOCK FACE AND TO IMPOSE
DECLARATION RESTRICTIONS
22. 15-0726R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE LEASE
AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CASSIE HAMLIN AND BRIAN
ENGEBRETSON FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT LOCATED
WITHIN THE WHEELER FIELDHOUSE BUILDING.
Attachments: Wheeler Rental Agreement
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
The following entitled resolution is also to be considered:
COMMITTEE 1
BY COUNCILOR HANSON (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
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23. 15-0730R RESOLUTION ISSUING A 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE
AND APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE WINE LICENSE TO
NORTHERN WATERS SMOKEHAUS, (NORTHERN WATERS), 1608
WOODLAND AVENUE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
The following entitled ordinance is to be read for the first time:
COMMITTEE 3
BY COUNCILOR JULSRUD (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
24. 15-087-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ST. LOUIS COUNTY TEMPORARY
EASEMENTS OVER VACATED 20TH AVE. E AND HERITAGE PARK.
Attachments: Exhibit A
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
COMMITTEE 2
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
25. 15-079-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DULUTH TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION
FROM R-1 TO R-2 AND MU-N, PROPERTY AT 1243 88th AVENUE
WEST (SDH&M, LLC)
Attachments: Map
Staff Report
Comments received after staff report
26. 15-080-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DULUTH TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION
FROM RR-1 TO MU-C, PROPERTY AT 4258 HAINES ROAD (HAINES
ROAD, LLC)
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
27. 15-081-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR A
PARKING LOT DRIVE AISLE IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF ELIZABETH
STREET (MARK LAMBERT)
Attachments: Attachment 1
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28. 15-082-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR A
PARKING RAMP CANOPY IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE 400
BLOCK OF EAST SECOND STREET (ESSENTIA HEALTH)
Attachments: Attachment 1
29. 15-083-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-37.12 TEMPORARY OR
SIDEWALK USE PERMIT, AND 50-37.13 ZONING PERMIT, RELATED
TO SIDEWALK CAFES AND ENSURING ADEQUATE PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
30. 15-084-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-20.4 INDUSTRIAL USES,
50-20.6 TEMPORARY USES, 50-26.4 FENCES AND WALLS, AND
50-41 DEFINITIONS, TO ALLOW FOR CRAFT MANUFACTURING.
Attachments: Attachment A
Ordinance Cover Letter
Motion to Split Ordinance 15-084 Larson
The original ordinance was split at the September 28, 2015, council meeting. See
15-086-O below.
Ordinance was split into 15-084-O and 15-086-O
31. 15-086-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-20.3 COMMERCIAL
USES, 50-20.5 ACCESSORY USES, AND 50-41 DEFINITIONS TO
ALLOW FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE LAND USES.
The original ordinance was split at the September 28, 2015, council meeting. See
15-084-O above.
32. 15-085-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-19.8 USE TABLE, AND
50-20.3 COMMERCIAL USES, RELATED TO DRIVE-THROUGHS FOR
BANKS, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL STORES, AND PRIMARY USE
PARKING LOTS, IN THE MU-N ZONE DISTRICT
Attachments: Attachment 1
Cover Letter
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
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