City Council
Regular MeetingDuluth, MN · February 13, 2017
Minutes
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, February 13, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Zack Filipovich, Councilor Jay Fosle, President
Noah Hobbs, Councilor Barb Russ, Councilor Em Westerlund and Councilor Joel
Sipress
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - 17-0094R MAXWELL AVE
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - 17-0094R MAXWELL AVE
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
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1. 17-021 Exempt Permit Application - St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Indexes:
Attachments: Mary's Star of the Sea Raffle Permit
Mary's Star of the Sea Raffle Permit 2
This Other Officers Report was received.
2. 17-022 Exempt Permit Application - Regents of University of Minnesota
Indexes:
Attachments: Univerity of MN Raffle
This Other Officers Report was received.
3. 17-023 Exempt Permit Application - Duluth Climbers Coalition
Indexes:
Attachments: DULUTH CLIMBERS-01312017144349
This Other Officers Report was received.
4. 17-031 Exempt Permit Application - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Indexes:
Attachments: RMEF Application
This Other Officers Report was received.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
5. 17-024 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
Attachments: 11-17-16 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
11-30-16 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was received.
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6. 17-025 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
Attachments: 11-15-16 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was received.
7. 17-026 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
Attachments: 11-22-16 Library Board Meeting Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was received.
8. 17-027 Duluth Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
Attachments: 12-14-16 Duluth Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was received.
9. 17-028 State of Minnesota - Office of the State Auditor - Report
Indexes:
Attachments: State of MN - Office of the State Auditor - Report
This Board or Commission Report was received.
10. 17-029 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
Attachments: 11-01-16 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was received.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS TABLED
RESOLUTIONS TABLED
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
11. 17-0063R RESOLUTION GRANTING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A VACATION
DWELLING UNIT AT 2126 EAST WATER STREET UNIT L103 (LAURIE
ANDERSON AND RANDY HOLT).
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
MTA 17-0063R (Passed)
This Resolution remained on the table.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE)
BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE)
12. 17-0093R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INSURE PROPERTY
UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY AND BOILER INSURANCE POLICIES.
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Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
13. 17-0094R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR A WATER MAIN
EXTENSION ON MAXWELL AVE.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
14. 17-0099R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0S. 01-0601 AND 06-0498
MODIFYING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY SPECIAL BOARD OF
REVIEW.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
15. 17-0110R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO ADD BOILER INSURANCE TO
THE COVERAGE PROVIDED UNDER THE CITY’S INSURANCE
POLICY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR HANSON (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
BY COUNCILOR HANSON (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
16. 17-0022R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTINE PENNEY FOR GRANT WRITING AND
RESEARCH SERVICES FOR A CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
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This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
17. 17-0078R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PYROTECHNIC
DISPLAY INC. FOR THE CREATION AND EXECUTION OF A
FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR JULY 4, 2017 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO
EXCEED OF $50,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
18. 17-0082R RESOLUTION AMENDING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 20604 WITH
DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY
FOR THE OPERATION OF MINNESOTA SLIP PEDESTRIAN DRAW
BRIDGE DURING YEAR 2017 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$38,289.30.
Indexes:
Attachments: Amendment 5 to C20604
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
19. 17-0084R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TKDA FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE STEWART CREEK BRIDGE AND
CLYDE CONNECTOR TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECTS AS PART OF
THE DWP TRAIL IMPROVEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$62,500.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
20. 17-0096R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AXON CAMERA
ASSEMBLIES AND ACCESSORIES FROM TASER INTERNATIONAL
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,816.96.
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This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
21. 17-0100R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH
NORTHERN ENERGETICS LLC FOR ENERGY AUDITS AND
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED
$166,200.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
22. 17-0101R 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
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
23. 17-0102R RESOLUTION ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE TO AAD SHRINERS, (DULUTH HOT AIR BALLON
FESTIVAL) BAYFRONT PARK.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
24. 17-0103R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE WINE
LICENSE AND ISSUING AN ON SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE TO MUY! PIZZA MINNESOTA, LLC, (PIZZA HUT) 101 EAST
CENTRAL ENTRANCE.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
25. 17-0106R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT 22618 WITH TKDA FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL CORRIDOR
RESTORATION PROJECT, FOR AN INCREASE OF $40,150 AND AN
AMENDED TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $112,650.
Indexes:
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Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL)
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL)
26. 17-0113R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT
MONAHAN TO THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION REPLACING PETER
SPOONER.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
27. 17-0115R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN F SCOTT
TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
28. 17-0121R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE A PAY
EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.
Indexes:
Attachments: Pay Equity Implementation Report
Predicted Pay Chart
Compliance Report
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
29. 17-0132R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF JEFF
ROSENTHAL AND BJORN BRAATEN TO THE ALCOHOL, GAMBLING
AND TOBACCO COMMISSION
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
30. 17-0133R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DEBRA
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BRANLEY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
31. 17-0134R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NEIL
GLAZMAN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
32. 17-0135R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN
GOLDSCHMIDT TO THE SPECIAL BOARD OF REVIEW
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
33. 17-0136R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ERIK TORCH
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
34. 17-0138R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS OF BETH
PETERSON AND CLARK CHRISTENSON TO THE URBAN FOREST
COMMISSION
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
35. 17-0139R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF NICK FOUCALT
TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
36. 17-0140R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST,
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AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Indexes:
Attachments: Instrument Specialist
This Resolution was withdrawn.
37. 17-0146R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF LIBRARY BUSINESS
OFFICE COORDINATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS
FOR SAME.
Indexes:
Attachments: Library Business Office Coordinator
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
38. 17-0147R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF TRAILS COORDINATOR.
Indexes:
Attachments: Trails Coordinator
Trails Coordinator (strikeout)
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
39. 17-0148R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST
JOURNEYPERSON (USSJ).
Indexes:
Attachments: Utility Services Specialist Journeyperson
Utility Services Specialist Journeyperson (strikeout)
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
40. 17-0149R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PAY
RANGE FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF
UTILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST APPRENTICE (USSA).
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Indexes:
Attachments: 15-0442R Utility Services Specialist Apprentice
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
41. 17-0144R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN WEST DULUTH TO MENARD, INC.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
42. 17-0054R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. LOUIS
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DULUTH TO COMPLETE A SIDEWALK
PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Indexes:
Attachments: 17-0054R Map
17-0054R Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
43. 17-0089R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH DULUTH READY MIX
FOR AN ESTIMATED 10,570 TONS FOR 2017 OF WASHED SAND
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $132,841.50.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
44. 17-0091R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DELIVERED CLASS
5 GRAVEL, 3/4-INCH CRUSHED WASHED ROCK, RIP-RAP, AND
SAND FROM DULUTH READY MIX, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $214,000.
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This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
45. 17-0095R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2015 JOHN
DEERE 135G EXCAVATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,831.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
46. 17-0097R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL
GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
47. 17-0120R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO 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 $4,500 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $217,658.
Indexes:
Attachments: 17-0120R Amendment
17-0120R Map
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY)
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY)
48. 17-0143R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS FOR USE OF REAL
PROPERTY NEAR THE PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS FOR THE
STORAGE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES.
Indexes:
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Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
EXHIBIT C
Exhibit D
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
49. 17-0109R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICALS TO ACCEPT AND
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$150,000 FOR THE CLYDE CONNECTOR TRAIL.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A_Grant agreement draft
Exhibit B-Project Level Map v2
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
50. 17-0117R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LIBRARY
FOUNDATION TO UTILIZE OFFICE SPACE AND
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES AT THE CITY’S MAIN LIBRARY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
51. 17-0118R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE
FRIENDS OF THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE LIBRARY IN 2017.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
52. 17-0119R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE
DULUTH LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY
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FOR 2017.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
53. 17-0137R RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE ACQUISITION BY THE DULUTH TRANSIT
AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND DEEMING THE
ACQUISITIONS APPROVED.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
This Resolution was adopted.
Yea: 8- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Filipovich, Councilor Fosle, Hansen, President
Hobbs, Councilor Russ, Councilor Westerlund and Councilor Sipress
Abstain: 1- Hanson
54. 17-0141R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING $5,000 REFUND TO ARROWHEAD
YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOR ITS 2016 USAGE FEE IN
EXCHANGE FOR ITS 2015 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE GARY
NEW DULUTH SOCCER FIELDS.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
55. 17-0142R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
FUN TIME, LLC FOR USE OF THE GEORGE HINDMAND PILOT HOUSE
IN CANAL PARK.
Indexes:
Attachments: Lease Agreement (2017-2019)
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:
The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL)
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL)
56. 17-0111R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOAQUIM HARRIS
TO THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
This Resolution was adopted as amended.
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
57. 17-0114R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ISD 709 TO
ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ONE-HALF OF THE COST OF
CONSTRUCTING A RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON
SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH 40TH AVENUE EAST
AND LUVERNE STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY
$10,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: 17-0114R Exhibit A Map
17-0114R Exhibit B
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY)
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY)
58. 17-0150R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TASK FORCE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
THE UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
REIMBURSEMENT MONIES FROM THE DEA FOR OVERTIME
EXPENSES INCURRED IN SUPPORT OF THE TASK FORCE.
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Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
59. 17-0015R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $10,000
VOLUNTEER GENERATION FUND GRANT FROM SERVEMINNESOTA
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ONLINE VOLUNTEER CONNECTOR
PROGRAM IN PARTERNSHIP WITH HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED
WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A_grant application
Exhibit B_Grant Agreement Volunteer Generation
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
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)
60. 17-007-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY IN WEST DULUTH TO MENARD, INC. FOR $5,100.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
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The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE)
BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE)
61. 17-005-O AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DULUTH
FOR YEAR 2017 BY INCREASING THE BUDGET BY $81,000 FOR
FUNDING AN ADDITIONAL STAFF POSITION IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT LIFE SAFETY OFFICE.
This Ordinance was adopted.
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
62. 17-006-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF DULUTH TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF
PROPERTY ALONG GRAND AVENUE AND SOUTH OF WARWICK
STREET FROM R-1, R-2, MU-N, AND I-G TO MU-P.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
This Ordinance was adopted.
Yea: 8- Councilor Filipovich, Councilor Fosle, Hansen, Hanson, President Hobbs, Councilor
Russ, Councilor Westerlund and Councilor Sipress
Nay: 1- Councilor Anderson
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
Meeting Adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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Agenda
411 West First Street
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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, February 13, 2017 7:00 PM Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - 17-0094R MAXWELL AVE
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
1. 17-021 Exempt Permit Application - St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Attachments: Mary's Star of the Sea Raffle Permit
Mary's Star of the Sea Raffle Permit 2
2. 17-022 Exempt Permit Application - Regents of University of Minnesota
Attachments: Univerity of MN Raffle
3. 17-023 Exempt Permit Application - Duluth Climbers Coalition
Attachments: DULUTH CLIMBERS-01312017144349
4. 17-031 Exempt Permit Application - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Attachments: RMEF Application
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REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
5. 17-024 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 11-17-16 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
11-30-16 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
6. 17-025 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 11-15-16 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
7. 17-026 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 11-22-16 Library Board Meeting Minutes
8. 17-027 Duluth Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 12-14-16 Duluth Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
9. 17-028 State of Minnesota - Office of the State Auditor - Report
Attachments: State of MN - Office of the State Auditor - Report
10. 17-029 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 11-01-16 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS TABLED
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
11. 17-0063R RESOLUTION GRANTING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A
VACATION DWELLING UNIT AT 2126 EAST WATER STREET UNIT
L103 (LAURIE ANDERSON AND RANDY HOLT).
Attachments: Attachment 1
CONSENT AGENDA
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BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE)
12. 17-0093R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INSURE PROPERTY
UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY AND BOILER INSURANCE
POLICIES.
Attachments: Exhibit A
13. 17-0094R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR A WATER
MAIN EXTENSION ON MAXWELL AVE.
Attachments: Exhibit A
14. 17-0099R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION N0S. 01-0601 AND 06-0498
MODIFYING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY SPECIAL BOARD OF
REVIEW.
15. 17-0110R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO ADD BOILER
INSURANCE TO THE COVERAGE PROVIDED UNDER THE CITY’S
INSURANCE POLICY.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR HANSON (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
16. 17-0022R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTINE PENNEY FOR GRANT WRITING
AND RESEARCH SERVICES FOR A CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
17. 17-0078R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY INC. FOR THE CREATION AND
EXECUTION OF A FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR JULY 4, 2017 FOR A
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $50,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
18. 17-0082R RESOLUTION AMENDING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 20604
WITH DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER
AUTHORITY FOR THE OPERATION OF MINNESOTA SLIP
PEDESTRIAN DRAW BRIDGE DURING YEAR 2017 FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,289.30.
Attachments: Amendment 5 to C20604
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19. 17-0084R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TKDA FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE STEWART CREEK BRIDGE
AND CLYDE CONNECTOR TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECTS AS
PART OF THE DWP TRAIL IMPROVEMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $62,500.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
20. 17-0096R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AXON CAMERA
ASSEMBLIES AND ACCESSORIES FROM TASER INTERNATIONAL
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,816.96.
21. 17-0100R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH
NORTHERN ENERGETICS LLC FOR ENERGY AUDITS AND
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO
EXCEED $166,200.
Attachments: Exhibit A
22. 17-0101R 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
23. 17-0102R RESOLUTION ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE TO AAD SHRINERS, (DULUTH HOT AIR BALLON
FESTIVAL) BAYFRONT PARK.
24. 17-0103R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE WINE
LICENSE AND ISSUING AN ON SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE TO MUY! PIZZA MINNESOTA, LLC, (PIZZA HUT) 101 EAST
CENTRAL ENTRANCE.
25. 17-0106R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT 22618 WITH TKDA FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL CORRIDOR
RESTORATION PROJECT, FOR AN INCREASE OF $40,150 AND AN
AMENDED TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $112,650.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL)
26. 17-0113R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT
MONAHAN TO THE PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION REPLACING
PETER SPOONER.
27. 17-0115R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN F
SCOTT TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
DULUTH.
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28. 17-0121R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE A
PAY EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION REPORT.
Attachments: Pay Equity Implementation Report
Predicted Pay Chart
Compliance Report
29. 17-0132R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF JEFF
ROSENTHAL AND BJORN BRAATEN TO THE ALCOHOL, GAMBLING
AND TOBACCO COMMISSION
30. 17-0133R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DEBRA
BRANLEY TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
31. 17-0134R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NEIL
GLAZMAN TO THE LIBRARY BOARD.
32. 17-0135R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN
GOLDSCHMIDT TO THE SPECIAL BOARD OF REVIEW
33. 17-0136R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ERIK
TORCH TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
34. 17-0138R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS OF BETH
PETERSON AND CLARK CHRISTENSON TO THE URBAN FOREST
COMMISSION
35. 17-0139R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF NICK
FOUCALT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
36. 17-0140R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT
SPECIALIST, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Attachments: Instrument Specialist
37. 17-0146R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF LIBRARY BUSINESS
OFFICE COORDINATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS
FOR SAME.
Attachments: Library Business Office Coordinator
38. 17-0147R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF TRAILS COORDINATOR.
Attachments: Trails Coordinator
Trails Coordinator (strikeout)
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39. 17-0148R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST
JOURNEYPERSON (USSJ).
Attachments: Utility Services Specialist Journeyperson
Utility Services Specialist Journeyperson (strikeout)
40. 17-0149R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
PAY RANGE FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
OF UTILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST APPRENTICE (USSA).
Attachments: 15-0442R Utility Services Specialist Apprentice
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
41. 17-0144R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY IN WEST DULUTH TO MENARD, INC.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
42. 17-0054R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST.
LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DULUTH TO COMPLETE A
SIDEWALK PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Attachments: 17-0054R Map
17-0054R Exhibit A
43. 17-0089R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH DULUTH READY
MIX FOR AN ESTIMATED 10,570 TONS FOR 2017 OF WASHED
SAND FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $132,841.50.
44. 17-0091R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DELIVERED
CLASS 5 GRAVEL, 3/4-INCH CRUSHED WASHED ROCK, RIP-RAP,
AND SAND FROM DULUTH READY MIX, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $214,000.
45. 17-0095R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2015 JOHN
DEERE 135G EXCAVATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,831.
46. 17-0097R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING
SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
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47. 17-0120R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO 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 $4,500 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $217,658.
Attachments: 17-0120R Amendment
17-0120R Map
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY)
48. 17-0143R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS FOR USE OF REAL
PROPERTY NEAR THE PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS FOR THE
STORAGE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
EXHIBIT C
Exhibit D
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
49. 17-0109R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICALS TO ACCEPT AND
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE CLYDE CONNECTOR TRAIL.
Attachments: Exhibit A_Grant agreement draft
Exhibit B-Project Level Map v2
50. 17-0117R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LIBRARY
FOUNDATION TO UTILIZE OFFICE SPACE AND
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES AT THE CITY’S MAIN LIBRARY.
Attachments: Exhibit A
51. 17-0118R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE
FRIENDS OF THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE LIBRARY IN 2017.
52. 17-0119R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE
DULUTH LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
LIBRARY FOR 2017.
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53. 17-0137R RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE ACQUISITION BY THE DULUTH
TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND DEEMING
THE ACQUISITIONS APPROVED.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
54. 17-0141R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING $5,000 REFUND TO ARROWHEAD
YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOR ITS 2016 USAGE FEE IN
EXCHANGE FOR ITS 2015 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE
GARY NEW DULUTH SOCCER FIELDS.
55. 17-0142R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH FUN TIME, LLC FOR USE OF THE GEORGE HINDMAND
PILOT HOUSE IN CANAL PARK.
Attachments: Lease Agreement (2017-2019)
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL)
56. 17-0111R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
_________________ TO THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
57. 17-0114R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ISD 709 TO
ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT FOR ONE-HALF OF THE COST OF
CONSTRUCTING A RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON
SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH 40TH AVENUE EAST
AND LUVERNE STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY
$10,000.
Attachments: 17-0114R Exhibit A Map
17-0114R Exhibit B
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PUBLIC SAFETY)
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58. 17-0150R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TASK FORCE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
THE UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
(DEA) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
REIMBURSEMENT MONIES FROM THE DEA FOR OVERTIME
EXPENSES INCURRED IN SUPPORT OF THE TASK FORCE.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
59. 17-0015R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $10,000
VOLUNTEER GENERATION FUND GRANT FROM
SERVEMINNESOTA FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ONLINE
VOLUNTEER CONNECTOR PROGRAM IN PARTERNSHIP WITH
HEAD OF THE LAKES UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER.
Attachments: Exhibit A_grant application
Exhibit B_Grant Agreement Volunteer Generation
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time:
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
60. 17-007-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY IN WEST DULUTH TO MENARD, INC. FOR $5,100.
Attachments: Exhibit A
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
BY COUNCILOR HANSEN (FINANCE)
61. 17-005-O AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
DULUTH FOR YEAR 2017 BY INCREASING THE BUDGET BY
$81,000 FOR FUNDING AN ADDITIONAL STAFF POSITION IN THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT LIFE SAFETY OFFICE.
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
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62. 17-006-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DULUTH TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF
PROPERTY ALONG GRAND AVENUE AND SOUTH OF WARWICK
STREET FROM R-1, R-2, MU-N, AND I-G TO MU-P.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
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