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Duluth, MN · March 14, 2016

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411 West First Street City of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Minutes - Final 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 provide increased opportunities for civil discourse leading to positive resolutions for the issues that face our city. We know that when we have civility, we get civic engagement, and because we can’t make each other civil and we can only work on ourselves, we state that today I will: pay attention, listen, be inclusive, not gossip, show respect, seek common ground, repair damaged relationships, use constructive language, and take responsibility. [Approved by the council on May 14, 2018] Monday, March 14, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: 7- Councilor Barb Russ, President Noah Hobbs, Councilor Em Westerlund, Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Joel Sipress, Councilor Jay Fosle and Councilor Zack Filipovich PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 P.M - Reconstruction of 10th Avenue East PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 P.M - Reconstruction of 10th Avenue East APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 16-029 October and November 2015 city council meeting minutes Indexes: City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 Attachments: OPS 10.8.2015 (1) OPS 10.12.2015 (1) OPS 10.26.2015 (1) OPS 11.19.2015 OPS 11.23.2015 (1) These minutes were received. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 2. 16-034 Assignment of Concurrent Use Permit for Elizabeth Street from Mark Lambert to BlueStone Flats, LLC (previously approved by City Council Ord. No. 10411, 10-12-15) Indexes: Attachments: BlueStone Flats - Concurrent Use Permit Assignement DoranCompaniesLLC_4845771_ClientPack This Petition/Other Communication was received REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS 3. 16-033 Clerk application to conduct excluded bingo. Indexes: Attachments: Excluded Bingo Application (Holy Family Catholic Church) This Other Officers Report was received. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4. 16-030 AGT January minutes Indexes: City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 Attachments: AGT January Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 5. 16-031 Civil Service Board January meeting minutes Indexes: Attachments: Civil Service Board01-05-16 Minutes (Approved 02-02-16) This Board or Commission Report was received. 6. 16-032 DTA meeting minutes Indexes: Attachments: DTA BOD Minutes (1-6-16) This Board or Commission Report was received. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RESOLUTIONS TABLED RESOLUTIONS TABLED BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 7. 16-0124R RESOLUTION GRANTING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN ART SCHOOL AT 810 WEST THIRD STREET, FORMER ST. PETER’S CHURCH (JEFFREY T. LARSON). Indexes: City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 Attachments: Attachment 1 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE) BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE) 8. 16-0146R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF THE TOTAL RECONSTRUCTION OF 10th AVE EAST. Indexes: Attachments: Total Reconstruct - 10th Ave E This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 9. 16-0147R RESOLUTION RENEWING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 20604 WITH DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY FOR THE OPERATION OF MINNESOTA SLIP PEDESTRIAN DRAW BRIDGE DURING YEAR 2016 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,723.45. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 10. 16-0152R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-0055 CONFIRMING DEMOLITION ASSESSMENT ROLL TO DELETE ONE PROPERTY AND City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 REDUCING THE AMOUNT ASSESSED. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 11. 16-0153R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CITY’S PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACT WITH AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE AT THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $170,000 TO BE PAID TO MARSH & McLENNAN AGENCY LLC, AGENT FOR AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 12. 16-0154R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY (DAA) TO INSURE CERTAIN DAA PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A - 16-0154R This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 13. 16-0148R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT 2016 FORD UTILITY POLICE VEHICLES FROM NELSON AUTO CENTER FOR A TOTAL OF $250,895.60. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 14. 16-0149R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIX 2016 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES FROM MIKE MOTORS FOR A TOTAL OF $157,470. This Resolution was withdrawn. 15. 16-0159R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA FOR AN ADDITIONAL 2,000 TONS OF ROAD SALT FOR SPRING 2016, AN INCREASE OF $124,280, AND A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $612,186. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 16. 16-0180R RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCLUDED BINGO PERMIT TO HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH. Indexes: Attachments: ATTACHMENT A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 17. 16-0181R RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCLUDED BINGO PERMIT TO ST ELIZABETHS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Indexes: Attachments: ATTACHMENT A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 18. 16-0182R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 SERVER AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT FROM HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,990.12. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 19. 16-0183R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPTION OF A RAFFLE LICENSE AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR THE DULUTH AIRMEN FOUNDATION, INC. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 20. 16-0188R RESOLUTION ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO AAD SHRINERS, (DULUTH HOT AIR BALLON FESTIVAL) BAYFRONT PARK. Indexes: Attachments: Attachement A - Shriners This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 21. 16-0189R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE AAD SHRINERS (KIA DRAG RACES AND CAR SHOW), 435 GARFIELD AVENUE. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A - Kia Drags This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 22. 16-0190R RESOLUTION ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO BONG P-38, D/B/A DULUTH AIRSHOW, 305 EAST 2ND STREET, SUPERIOR WISCONSIN. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A -Airshow This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 23. 16-0191R RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LICENSE RENEWAL OF DULUTH WOMAN'S CLUB FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2016, AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2017. Indexes: Attachments: ATTACHMENT A - WOMANS CLUB This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) 24. 16-0158R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF PERMIT PROCESS SUPERVISOR, INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MANAGER, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Permit Process Supervisor (strikeout) Construction Services Manager (final draft).pdf This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 25. 16-0186R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL TALARICO TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH. Indexes: Attachments: M. Talarico Application This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 26. 16-0164R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOUTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (MINNESOTA HOUSING) RELATED TO THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 27. 16-0175R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #709 FOR AN ENTRANCE TO DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL. Indexes: Attachments: EXHIBIT A Exhibit B This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich City of Duluth Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 28. 16-0177R RESOLUTION VACATING A 16 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR TRAVEL OVER AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 8, GRAND CENTRAL DIVISION (CITY OF DULUTH). Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 29. 16-0178R RESOLUTION VACATING THE 66 FOOT WIDE STREET EASEMENT OVER LOTS 1-5, LAKESIDE GARDENS, AND DEDICATING A 20 FOOT PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT THROUGH VACATED NORWOOD STREET (ISD #709). Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich BY COUNCILOR HANSON (INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS) BY COUNCILOR HANSON (INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS) 30. 16-0138R RESOLUTION APPROVING MASTER SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT FOR MINNESOTA COURT DATA SERVICES FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A - Master Subscriber Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) City of Duluth Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 31. 16-0131R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT #1 TO RESOLUTION 16-0004 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SRF, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ARROWHEAD/KENWOOD AND WEST CLEVELAND STREET SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $37,066 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $155,283. Indexes: Attachments: 16-0131R Amendment This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 32. 16-0132R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR THE ARROWHEAD/KENWOOD AND WEST CLEVELAND STREET SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS. Indexes: Attachments: 16-0132R Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 33. 16-0143R RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH BARR ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STREAM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $92,891 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $328,928. Indexes: Attachments: 16-0143R Amendment This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 34. 16-0150R RESOLUTION APPROVING A COUNTY PROJECT WITHIN MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY STATE AID City of Duluth Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 HIGHWAY NO. 4 (RICE LAKE ROAD). Indexes: Attachments: 16-0150R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 35. 16-0151R RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR THE 2016 STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT AND TO ASSESS A PORTION OF THE COSTS THEREOF. Indexes: Attachments: 16-0151R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 36. 16-0155R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA POWER, A DIVISION OF ALLETE, INC. FOR JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITIES IN MICHIGAN STREET. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A - 16-0155R This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 37. 16-0156R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TWO EASEMENTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM HALLETT DOCK COMPANY IN THE VICINITY OF 59TH AVENUE WEST AT NO COST TO CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A - 16-0156R Exhibit B - 16-0156R This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich City of Duluth Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 38. 16-0157R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM LAKEROCK ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE VICINITY OF 59TH AVENUE WEST AT NO COST TO CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhhibit A - 16-0157 R This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 39. 16-0162R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ISD 709 NEAR DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 (16-0162R) Exhibit A (16-0162R) Exhibit B (16-0162R) Exhibit C (16-0162R) This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY) BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY) 40. 16-0144R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TO ACCESS FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM SUPPORTING OPERATIONS OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR DRUG & VIOLENT CRIME TASK FORCE. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich City of Duluth Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) END OF CONSENT AGENDA END OF CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 41. 16-0139R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH FOUR STAR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CITY HALL FOURTH FLOOR RENOVATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,211. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A A motion was made that this Resolution be adopted The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress and Councilor Filipovich Nay: 1- Councilor Fosle BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 42. 16-0168R RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO/FAIRMOUNT PARK CONCEPT PLAN. Indexes: Attachments: EXHIBIT A - 16-0168R EXHIBIT B - 16-0168R This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 43. 16-0171R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 15-0831, ADOPTING LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES FOR 2016, City of Duluth Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 TO AMEND THE 2016 FEE SCHEDULE FOR SPECIAL LEAGUE - SPORT- ADULT SOFTBALL (PER TEAM) - ANNUAL This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich 41. 16-0187R RESOLUTION ENDORSING BEE SAFE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF DULUTH. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCES TABLED ORDINANCES TABLED The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 45. 16-013-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION FROM MU-B TO MU-N PROPERTY ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF GRAND AVENUE AND FROM R-1 TO MU-N, PROPERTY ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF GRAND AVENUE. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 This Ordinance was read for the first time. City of Duluth Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 46. 16-014-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #709 FOR AN ENTRANCE TO DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL. Indexes: Attachments: EXHIBIT A Exhibit B Exhibit C This Ordinance was read for the first time. BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 47. 16-012-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED TURNING ON OF WATER OR GAS SERVICE AMENDING SECTION 48-27 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED. This Ordinance was read for the first time. 48. 16-015-O AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING EASEMENTS FOR UTILITY PURPOSES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NORTH OF 45TH AVENUE WEST. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B This Ordinance was read for the first time. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 49. 16-011-O ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE FORMER ST. PETER’S CHURCH, City of Duluth Page 16 City Council Minutes - Final March 14, 2016 810 WEST THIRD STREET, AS A DULUTH HISTORIC LANDMARK (JEFFREY T. LARSON). Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 A motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Hanson, Councilor Russ, President Hobbs, Councilor Westerlund, Hansen, Councilor Anderson, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Fosle and Councilor Filipovich COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 17

Agenda

411 West First Street City of Duluth Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Meeting Agenda - Final-revised 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] Monday, March 14, 2016 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 P.M - Reconstruction of 10th Avenue East APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 16-029 October and November 2015 city council meeting minutes Attachments: OPS 10.8.2015 (1) OPS 10.12.2015 (1) OPS 10.26.2015 (1) OPS 11.19.2015 OPS 11.23.2015 (1) PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 2. 16-034 Assignment of Concurrent Use Permit for Elizabeth Street from Mark Lambert to BlueStone Flats, LLC (previously approved by City Council Ord. No. 10411, 10-12-15) Attachments: BlueStone Flats - Concurrent Use Permit Assignement DoranCompaniesLLC_4845771_ClientPack City of Duluth Page 1 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS 3. 16-033 Clerk application to conduct excluded bingo. Attachments: Excluded Bingo Application (Holy Family Catholic Church) REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 4. 16-030 AGT January minutes Attachments: AGT January Minutes 5. 16-031 Civil Service Board January meeting minutes Attachments: Civil Service Board01-05-16 Minutes (Approved 02-02-16) 6. 16-032 DTA meeting minutes Attachments: DTA BOD Minutes (1-6-16) REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RESOLUTIONS TABLED BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 7. 16-0124R RESOLUTION GRANTING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR AN ART SCHOOL AT 810 WEST THIRD STREET, FORMER ST. PETER’S CHURCH (JEFFREY T. LARSON). Attachments: Attachment 1 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE) 8. 16-0146R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF THE TOTAL RECONSTRUCTION OF 10th AVE EAST. Attachments: Total Reconstruct - 10th Ave E City of Duluth Page 2 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 9. 16-0147R RESOLUTION RENEWING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 20604 WITH DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY FOR THE OPERATION OF MINNESOTA SLIP PEDESTRIAN DRAW BRIDGE DURING YEAR 2016 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,723.45. 10. 16-0152R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 16-0055 CONFIRMING DEMOLITION ASSESSMENT ROLL TO DELETE ONE PROPERTY AND REDUCING THE AMOUNT ASSESSED. 11. 16-0153R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CITY’S PROPERTY INSURANCE CONTRACT WITH AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE AT THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $170,000 TO BE PAID TO MARSH & McLENNAN AGENCY LLC, AGENT FOR AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY. 12. 16-0154R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY (DAA) TO INSURE CERTAIN DAA PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY. Attachments: Exhibit A - 16-0154R BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 13. 16-0148R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT 2016 FORD UTILITY POLICE VEHICLES FROM NELSON AUTO CENTER FOR A TOTAL OF $250,895.60. 14. 16-0149R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIX 2016 DODGE CHARGER POLICE VEHICLES FROM MIKE MOTORS FOR A TOTAL OF $157,470. 15. 16-0159R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA FOR AN ADDITIONAL 2,000 TONS OF ROAD SALT FOR SPRING 2016, AN INCREASE OF $124,280, AND A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $612,186. 16. 16-0180R RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCLUDED BINGO PERMIT TO HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH. Attachments: ATTACHMENT A 17. 16-0181R RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCLUDED BINGO PERMIT TO ST ELIZABETHS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Attachments: ATTACHMENT A City of Duluth Page 3 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 18. 16-0182R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF SERVER AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT FROM HITACHI DATA SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,990.12. Attachments: Exhibit A 19. 16-0183R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPTION OF A RAFFLE LICENSE AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR THE DULUTH AIRMEN FOUNDATION, INC. Attachments: Attachment A. 20. 16-0188R RESOLUTION ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO AAD SHRINERS, (DULUTH HOT AIR BALLON FESTIVAL) BAYFRONT PARK. Attachments: Attachement A - Shriners 21. 16-0189R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE AAD SHRINERS (KIA DRAG RACES AND CAR SHOW), 435 GARFIELD AVENUE. Attachments: Attachment A - Kia Drags 22. 16-0190R RESOLUTION ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO BONG P-38, D/B/A DULUTH AIRSHOW, 305 EAST 2ND STREET, SUPERIOR WISCONSIN. Attachments: Attachment A -Airshow 23. 16-0191R RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LICENSE RENEWAL OF DULUTH WOMAN'S CLUB FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2016, AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2017. Attachments: ATTACHMENT A - WOMANS CLUB BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) 24. 16-0158R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF PERMIT PROCESS SUPERVISOR, INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES MANAGER, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Attachments: Permit Process Supervisor (strikeout) Construction Services Manager (final draft).pdf City of Duluth Page 4 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 25. 16-0186R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL TALARICO TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH. Attachments: M. Talarico Application BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 26. 16-0164R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOUTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (MINNESOTA HOUSING) RELATED TO THE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. Attachments: Attachment 1 27. 16-0175R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #709 FOR AN ENTRANCE TO DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL. Attachments: EXHIBIT A Exhibit B 28. 16-0177R RESOLUTION VACATING A 16 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR TRAVEL OVER AND ADJACENT TO LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 8, GRAND CENTRAL DIVISION (CITY OF DULUTH). Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 29. 16-0178R RESOLUTION VACATING THE 66 FOOT WIDE STREET EASEMENT OVER LOTS 1-5, LAKESIDE GARDENS, AND DEDICATING A 20 FOOT PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT THROUGH VACATED NORWOOD STREET (ISD #709). Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 BY COUNCILOR HANSON (INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS) 30. 16-0138R RESOLUTION APPROVING MASTER SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT FOR MINNESOTA COURT DATA SERVICES FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. Attachments: Exhibit A - Master Subscriber Agreement BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) City of Duluth Page 5 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 31. 16-0131R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT #1 TO RESOLUTION 16-0004 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SRF, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ARROWHEAD/KENWOOD AND WEST CLEVELAND STREET SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $37,066 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $155,283. Attachments: 16-0131R Amendment 32. 16-0132R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR THE ARROWHEAD/KENWOOD AND WEST CLEVELAND STREET SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS. Attachments: 16-0132R Agreement 33. 16-0143R RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH BARR ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STREAM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $92,891 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $328,928. Attachments: 16-0143R Amendment 34. 16-0150R RESOLUTION APPROVING A COUNTY PROJECT WITHIN MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO. 4 (RICE LAKE ROAD). Attachments: 16-0150R Map 35. 16-0151R RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR THE 2016 STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT AND TO ASSESS A PORTION OF THE COSTS THEREOF. Attachments: 16-0151R Map 36. 16-0155R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA POWER, A DIVISION OF ALLETE, INC. FOR JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITIES IN MICHIGAN STREET. Attachments: Exhibit A - 16-0155R 37. 16-0156R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TWO EASEMENTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM HALLETT DOCK COMPANY IN THE VICINITY OF 59TH AVENUE WEST AT NO COST TO CITY. Attachments: Exhibit A - 16-0156R Exhibit B - 16-0156R City of Duluth Page 6 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 38. 16-0157R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM LAKEROCK ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE VICINITY OF 59TH AVENUE WEST AT NO COST TO CITY. Attachments: Exhhibit A - 16-0157 R 39. 16-0162R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ISD 709 NEAR DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL. Attachments: Exhibit 1 (16-0162R) Exhibit A (16-0162R) Exhibit B (16-0162R) Exhibit C (16-0162R) BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY) 40. 16-0144R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TO ACCESS FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM SUPPORTING OPERATIONS OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR DRUG & VIOLENT CRIME TASK FORCE. Attachments: Exhibit A BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 41. 16-0187R RESOLUTION ENDORSING BEE SAFE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF DULUTH. Sponsors: Sipress END OF CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 42. 16-0139R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH FOUR STAR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CITY HALL FOURTH FLOOR RENOVATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,211. Attachments: Exhibit A BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 43. 16-0168R RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO/FAIRMOUNT PARK CONCEPT PLAN. Attachments: EXHIBIT A - 16-0168R EXHIBIT B - 16-0168R City of Duluth Page 7 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 44. 16-0171R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 15-0831, ADOPTING LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES FOR 2016, TO AMEND THE 2016 FEE SCHEDULE FOR SPECIAL LEAGUE - SPORT- ADULT SOFTBALL (PER TEAM) - ANNUAL INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCES TABLED The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 45. 16-013-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION FROM MU-B TO MU-N PROPERTY ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF GRAND AVENUE AND FROM R-1 TO MU-N, PROPERTY ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF GRAND AVENUE. Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 46. 16-014-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #709 FOR AN ENTRANCE TO DENFELD HIGH SCHOOL. Attachments: EXHIBIT A Exhibit B Exhibit C BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 47. 16-012-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED TURNING ON OF WATER OR GAS SERVICE AMENDING SECTION 48-27 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED. 48. 16-015-O AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING EASEMENTS FOR UTILITY PURPOSES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY NORTH OF 45TH AVENUE WEST. Attachments: Sanitary easement(1) Storm Easement Block 8 The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) City of Duluth Page 8 Printed on 3/11/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised March 14, 2016 49. 16-011-O ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE FORMER ST. PETER’S CHURCH, 810 WEST THIRD STREET, AS A DULUTH HISTORIC LANDMARK (JEFFREY T. LARSON). Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 9 Printed on 3/11/2016

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