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Duluth, MN · February 12, 2018

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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 12, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: 8- Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Zack Filipovich, Councilor Jay Fosle, President Noah Hobbs, Councilor Barb Russ, Councilor Joel Sipress, Councilor Em Westerlund and Councilor Renee Van Nett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-035 January 22, 2018 - Duluth City Council Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: January 22, 2018 - City Council Meeting This Minutes was approved. City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 PUBLIC HEARING: 18-0010R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT FIVE CITY LOCATIONS IN 2017. PUBLIC HEARING: 18-0010R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT FIVE CITY LOCATIONS IN 2017. PUBLIC HEARING: 18-0072R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF DEMOLITION AT 318 S BASSWOOD AVE. PUBLIC HEARING: 18-0072R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF DEMOLITION AT 318 S BASSWOOD AVE. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS 2. 18-032 Application For Exempt Permit: Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association One Roof Community Housing Indexes: Attachments: Application For Exempt Permit - Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Application For Exempt Permit - One Roof Community Housing This Other Officers Report was received. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 3. 18-029 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: 9.05.2017 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 4. 18-030 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes Indexes: City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 Attachments: 10.17.2017 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 5. 18-031 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: 11.29.2017 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 6. 18-033 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: 10.31.2017 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 7. 18-034 Alcohol, Gambling and Tobacco Commission Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: January 2018 Minutes pdf 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 CONSENT AGENDA City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) 8. 18-0010R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT FIVE CITY LOCATIONS IN 2017. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 9. 18-0072R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF DEMOLITION AT 318 S BASSWOOD AVE. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 10. 18-0067R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO INSURE CERTAIN DAA PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 11. 18-0117R RESOLUTION ASKING FOR A PILOT PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC HOME RENOVATION. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 18-0138R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM HEALTHPARTNERS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "MAKEITOK CAMPAIGN". Indexes: City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PURCHASING & LICENSING) BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 13. 18-0052R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0788, ADOPTING LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR 2018, TO ADD DATA COPY COST. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 14. 18-0092R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2018 JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADER FROM NORTRAX EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,365. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 15. 18-0112R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT TO IRVING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - 310 PUB (GRIZZLY’S) This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 16. 18-0115R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPTION OF A RAFFLE LICENSE AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR DUCKS UNLIMITED INC. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 17. 18-0131R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LICENSE TO BOARD & BRUSH / KRISTEN SAWYER, SUPERIOR STUDIOS, INC. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 Indexes: Attachments: BOARD AND BRUSH-02012018125711 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 18. 18-0147R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SFM RISK SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $177,418. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) 19. 18-0098R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF BONNIE DOMINQUEZ AND JORDAN MOSES TO THE DULUTH CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD. Indexes: Attachments: Dominquez Application Moses Application This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 20. 18-0110R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOEL SIPRESS TO THE DULUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 21. 18-0136R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES LEWIS TO THE DULUTH LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND ADVISORY BOARD. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 Attachments: James Lewis Redacted app This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 22. 18-0137R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MILDRED RICHARD TO THE INDIGENOUS COMMISSION. Indexes: Attachments: Mildred Richard Redacted Application This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 23. 18-0123R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPROGAMMING OF $34,230 OF CDBG FUNDS ($17,997.86 FROM 2011 PROGRAM YEAR AND $16,232.14 FROM 2015 CDBG PROGRAM) FOR THE WEST DULUTH FOOD ACCESS AND EDUCATION PROJECT. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 24. 18-0134R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DULUTH FOR AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT THE SITE OF THE DEEP WINTER GREENHOUSE. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY PRESIDENT HANSEN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) BY PRESIDENT HANSEN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 25. 18-0113R RESOLUTION SETTING THE CITY OF DULUTH’S PRIORITIES FOR THE 2018 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. A motion was made that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 following vote: Yea: 8- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Filipovich, President Hobbs, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Westerlund, Councilor Van Nett and Hansen Nay: 1- Councilor Fosle 26. 18-0114R RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADDITONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2018. A motion was made that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Filipovich, President Hobbs, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Westerlund, Councilor Van Nett and Hansen Nay: 1- Councilor Fosle BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 27. 18-0100R RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF JAMES AND CINDY UTICK IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,482.44. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 28. 18-0101R RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF TENDER LOVING CARE NORTH, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,293.75. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 29. 18-0102R RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF TENDER LOVING CARE NORTH, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,516.21. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 30. 18-0105R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING City of Duluth Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 31. 18-0106R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EPC ENGINEERING & TESTING, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 32. 18-0107R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TWIN PORTS TESTING II, INC. d/b/a TWIN PORTS TESTING, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 33. 18-0116R RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS TO ULLAND BROTHERS, INC., AND NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, LLC, FOR BITUMINOUS (HOT MIX BLACKTOP) FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES IN 2018. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 34. 18-0127R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT City of Duluth Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 35. 18-0128R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 36. 18-0129R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TKDA FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 37. 18-0132R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE ORDER 2017-00000593 TO ELLIOTT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTEGRAL LUBRICATION SYSTEM, AN INCREASE OF $10,712, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,311. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 38. 18-0135R RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TRANSITION PLAN FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 39. 18-0139R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INCLUDE AN INTERSECTION CONTROL EVALUATION (ICE) STUDY FOR THE INTERSECTION OF GLENWOOD STREET AND JEAN DULUTH ROAD/SNIVELY ROAD AND A TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY OF GLENWOOD STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,345. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 40. 18-0140R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PUBLIC SAFETY) BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PUBLIC SAFETY) 41. 18-0091R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT AN AMENDED GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $410,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME TASK FORCE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. Indexes: Attachments: Revised Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 42. 18-0108R RESOLUTION DESIGNATING RENEE VAN NETT AS THE NORTHEAST MINNESOTA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION BOARD (ECB) REPRESENTATIVE WITH DENNIS EDWARDS, FIRE CHIEF AS ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE AND APPOINTING SHAWN KRIZAJ, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AS THE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ROB MOREHOUSE, TECHNICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR TO SERVE ON THE USER COMMITTEE OF SAID BOARD. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 43. 18-0111R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ANIMAL ALLIES HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ADOPTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH. Indexes: Attachments: 18-0111R Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 44. 18-0148R RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DULUTH PARKING COMMISSION REVIEW THE PARKING POLICY IN THE LINCOLN PARK BUSINESS DISTRICT AND CONSIDER TWO-HOUR FREE PARKING. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 45. 18-0103R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE DULUTH LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY FOR 2018. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 46. 18-0104R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE City of Duluth Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 FRIENDS OF THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY IN 2018. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 47. 18-0109R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT C22416 WITH FOSTER JACOBS AND JOHNSON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND BIDDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NORDIC SKI TRAIL SYSTEM FOR AN ADDITIONAL $27,480 AND A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $60,605. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 48. 18-0118R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AT THE CITY’S GARY NEW DULUTH COMMUNITY CENTER AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 49. 18-0119R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE HILLS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE CENTRAL HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 50. 18-0120R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY YOUTH CENTER TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE WEST DULUTH NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. City of Duluth Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_VYC agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 51. 18-0121R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHLAND TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement B&G This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 52. 18-0122R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE EAST HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 53. 18-0125R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0788, ADOPTING LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES FOR 2018, BY ADDING A FEE FOR A CITY PARKS ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 54. 18-0126R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A CONSERVATION PARTNERS LEGACY GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN AN AMOUNT OF $300,450 FOR THE PURPOSE OF HARTLEY PARK LAND ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_grant agreement Exhibit B_area map City of Duluth Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA END OF CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) 55. 18-0151R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE AT THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $169,895 TO BE PAID TO MARSH & McLENNAN AGENCY LLC, AGENT FOR HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 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) 56. 18-006-O AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE LEIF ERIKSON STAGE IN LEIF ERIKSON PARK AS A DULUTH HERITAGE PRESERVATION LANDMARK. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 This Ordinance was read for the first time. BY PRESIDENT HANSEN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) BY PRESIDENT HANSEN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) City of Duluth Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 57. 18-007-O ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR 2018 BY INCREASING THE BUDGET BY $40,000 TO FINANCE THE TENANT LANDLORD CONNECTION PROGRAM. 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) 58. 18-001-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO RESTRICT THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO ADULT ONLY SMOKE SHOPS. A motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Filipovich, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Westerlund, Councilor Van Nett and Hansen Nay: 2- Councilor Fosle and President Hobbs BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 59. 18-004-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 47-20 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO AUTHORIZE TAXI VEHICLE INSPECTION BY ANY NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) -CERTIFIED MECHANIC. This Ordinance was adopted. 60. 18-005-O AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING TERM LIMITS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONERS, AMENDING SECTION 2-184 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE. City of Duluth Page 16 City Council Minutes - Final February 12, 2018 This Ordinance was adopted. 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, February 12, 2018 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 18-035 January 22, 2018 - Duluth City Council Meeting Minutes Attachments: January 22, 2018 - City Council Meeting PUBLIC HEARING: 18-0010R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT FIVE CITY LOCATIONS IN 2017. PUBLIC HEARING: 18-0072R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF DEMOLITION AT 318 S BASSWOOD AVE. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS City of Duluth Page 1 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 2. 18-032 Application For Exempt Permit: Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association One Roof Community Housing Attachments: Application For Exempt Permit - Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Application For Exempt Permit - One Roof Community Housing REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 3. 18-029 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes Attachments: 9.05.2017 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes 4. 18-030 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes Attachments: 10.17.2017 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes 5. 18-031 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes Attachments: 11.29.2017 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes 6. 18-033 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes Attachments: 10.31.2017 Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Minutes 7. 18-034 Alcohol, Gambling and Tobacco Commission Meeting Minutes Attachments: January 2018 Minutes pdf REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) 8. 18-0010R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT FIVE CITY LOCATIONS IN 2017. Attachments: Exhibit A 9. 18-0072R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF DEMOLITION AT 318 S BASSWOOD AVE. City of Duluth Page 2 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 10. 18-0067R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO INSURE CERTAIN DAA PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY. Attachments: Exhibit A 11. 18-0117R RESOLUTION ASKING FOR A PILOT PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC HOME RENOVATION. 12. 18-0138R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM HEALTHPARTNERS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "MAKEITOK CAMPAIGN". Attachments: Exhibit A BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 13. 18-0052R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0788, ADOPTING LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR 2018, TO ADD DATA COPY COST. 14. 18-0092R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2018 JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADER FROM NORTRAX EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $159,365. 15. 18-0112R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT TO IRVING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - 310 PUB (GRIZZLY’S) 16. 18-0115R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPTION OF A RAFFLE LICENSE AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR DUCKS UNLIMITED INC. 17. 18-0131R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY LICENSE TO BOARD & BRUSH / KRISTEN SAWYER, SUPERIOR STUDIOS, INC. Attachments: BOARD AND BRUSH-02012018125711 18. 18-0147R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SFM RISK SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $177,418. Attachments: Exhibit A BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) City of Duluth Page 3 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 19. 18-0098R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF BONNIE DOMINQUEZ AND JORDAN MOSES TO THE DULUTH CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD. Attachments: Dominquez Application Moses Application 20. 18-0110R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOEL SIPRESS TO THE DULUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. 21. 18-0136R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES LEWIS TO THE DULUTH LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND ADVISORY BOARD. Attachments: James Lewis Redacted app 22. 18-0137R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MILDRED RICHARD TO THE INDIGENOUS COMMISSION. Attachments: Mildred Richard Redacted Application BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 23. 18-0123R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPROGAMMING OF $34,230 OF CDBG FUNDS ($17,997.86 FROM 2011 PROGRAM YEAR AND $16,232.14 FROM 2015 CDBG PROGRAM) FOR THE WEST DULUTH FOOD ACCESS AND EDUCATION PROJECT. 24. 18-0134R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DULUTH FOR AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT THE SITE OF THE DEEP WINTER GREENHOUSE. BY PRESIDENT HANSEN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 25. 18-0113R RESOLUTION SETTING THE CITY OF DULUTH’S PRIORITIES FOR THE 2018 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. 26. 18-0114R RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADDITONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2018. BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 27. 18-0100R RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF JAMES AND CINDY UTICK IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,482.44. 28. 18-0101R RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF TENDER LOVING CARE NORTH, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,293.75. 29. 18-0102R RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM OF TENDER LOVING CARE NORTH, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,516.21. City of Duluth Page 4 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 30. 18-0105R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Attachments: Exhibit A 31. 18-0106R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EPC ENGINEERING & TESTING, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Attachments: Exhibit A 32. 18-0107R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TWIN PORTS TESTING II, INC. d/b/a TWIN PORTS TESTING, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Attachments: Exhibit A 33. 18-0116R RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS TO ULLAND BROTHERS, INC., AND NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, LLC, FOR BITUMINOUS (HOT MIX BLACKTOP) FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES IN 2018. 34. 18-0127R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Attachments: Exhibit A 35. 18-0128R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Attachments: Exhibit A City of Duluth Page 5 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 36. 18-0129R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TKDA FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. Attachments: Exhibit A 37. 18-0132R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE ORDER 2017-00000593 TO ELLIOTT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTEGRAL LUBRICATION SYSTEM, AN INCREASE OF $10,712, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,311. 38. 18-0135R RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TRANSITION PLAN FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Attachments: Exhibit A 39. 18-0139R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO INCLUDE AN INTERSECTION CONTROL EVALUATION (ICE) STUDY FOR THE INTERSECTION OF GLENWOOD STREET AND JEAN DULUTH ROAD/SNIVELY ROAD AND A TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY OF GLENWOOD STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,345. 40. 18-0140R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. Attachments: Exhibit A BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PUBLIC SAFETY) 41. 18-0091R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT AN AMENDED GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $410,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME TASK FORCE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. Attachments: Revised Exhibit A City of Duluth Page 6 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 42. 18-0108R RESOLUTION DESIGNATING RENEE VAN NETT AS THE NORTHEAST MINNESOTA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION BOARD (ECB) REPRESENTATIVE WITH DENNIS EDWARDS, FIRE CHIEF AS ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE AND APPOINTING SHAWN KRIZAJ, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AS THE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ROB MOREHOUSE, TECHNICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR TO SERVE ON THE USER COMMITTEE OF SAID BOARD. 43. 18-0111R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ANIMAL ALLIES HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ADOPTION PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH. Attachments: 18-0111R Exhibit A 44. 18-0148R RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DULUTH PARKING COMMISSION REVIEW THE PARKING POLICY IN THE LINCOLN PARK BUSINESS DISTRICT AND CONSIDER TWO-HOUR FREE PARKING. Sponsors: Hobbs and Van Nett BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 45. 18-0103R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE DULUTH LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY FOR 2018. 46. 18-0104R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING UNCONDITIONAL GIFTS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY IN 2018. 47. 18-0109R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT C22416 WITH FOSTER JACOBS AND JOHNSON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND BIDDING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NORDIC SKI TRAIL SYSTEM FOR AN ADDITIONAL $27,480 AND A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $60,605. Attachments: Exhibit A 48. 18-0118R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AT THE CITY’S GARY NEW DULUTH COMMUNITY CENTER AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement City of Duluth Page 7 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 49. 18-0119R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE HILLS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE CENTRAL HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement 50. 18-0120R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY YOUTH CENTER TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE WEST DULUTH NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Attachments: Exhibit A_VYC agreement 51. 18-0121R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHLAND TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement B&G 52. 18-0122R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE EAST HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000. Attachments: Exhibit A_agreement 53. 18-0125R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0788, ADOPTING LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES FOR 2018, BY ADDING A FEE FOR A CITY PARKS ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE. 54. 18-0126R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A CONSERVATION PARTNERS LEGACY GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN AN AMOUNT OF $300,450 FOR THE PURPOSE OF HARTLEY PARK LAND ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION. Attachments: Exhibit A_grant agreement Exhibit B_area map END OF CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) City of Duluth Page 8 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 55. 18-0151R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE AT THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $169,895 TO BE PAID TO MARSH & McLENNAN AGENCY LLC, AGENT FOR HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 56. 18-006-O AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE LEIF ERIKSON STAGE IN LEIF ERIKSON PARK AS A DULUTH HERITAGE PRESERVATION LANDMARK. Attachments: Attachment 1 BY PRESIDENT HANSEN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 57. 18-007-O ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DULUTH FOR 2018 BY INCREASING THE BUDGET BY $40,000 TO FINANCE THE TENANT LANDLORD CONNECTION PROGRAM. Sponsors: Hansen The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 58. 18-001-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO RESTRICT THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO ADULT ONLY SMOKE SHOPS. Sponsors: Russ and Filipovich BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 59. 18-004-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 47-20 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO AUTHORIZE TAXI VEHICLE INSPECTION BY ANY NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) -CERTIFIED MECHANIC. Sponsors: Hobbs and Sipress 60. 18-005-O AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING TERM LIMITS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONERS, AMENDING SECTION 2-184 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 9 Printed on 2/12/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised February 12, 2018 City of Duluth Page 10 Printed on 2/12/2018

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