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Duluth, MN · February 13, 2017

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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, 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 City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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: City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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, City of Duluth Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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). City of Duluth Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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: City of Duluth Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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: City of Duluth Page 16 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 17 City Council Minutes - Final February 13, 2017 City of Duluth Page 18

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, 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 City of Duluth Page 1 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 2 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 3 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 4 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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) City of Duluth Page 5 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 6 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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. City of Duluth Page 7 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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) City of Duluth Page 8 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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) City of Duluth Page 9 Printed on 2/13/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 13, 2017 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 City of Duluth Page 10 Printed on 2/13/2017

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