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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, June 11, 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. 18-132 May 29th, 2018 Duluth City Council Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: May 29 - Duluth City Council This Minutes was approved. City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. 18-129 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: March 23, 2018 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes March 28, 2018 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 3. 18-130 Duluth Economic Development Autority Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: March 28, 2018 Duluth Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 4. 18-131 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: March 6, 2018 Civil Service Board Meeting Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (FINANCE) 5. 18-0457R RESOLUTION MAKING AVAILABLE $300,000 0F 2018 TOURISM TAX FUNDS PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED TO FINANCE REHABILITATION OF THE MINNESOTA SLIP BRIDGE AND REAPPROPRIATING THAT $300,000 TO FINANCE TRANSPORT OF THE WILLIAM A. IRVIN IN AND OUT OF MINNESOTA SLIP. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PURCHASING & LICENSING) BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 6. 18-0446R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO VARIOUS LICENSEES. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A Attachment B This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 8- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Filipovich, Councilor Fosle, President Hobbs, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Westerlund and Councilor Van Nett Abstain: 1- Hansen City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 7. 18-0447R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0788, ADOPTING LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR 2018, TO ADD MOBILE GROOMING SHOP LICENSE FEE. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 8. 18-0453R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR EXEMPT PERMIT AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR MN STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL. Indexes: Attachments: Application for Exempt Permit - MN State Building and Construction Trades Council This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 9. 18-0456R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR THE RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE OF COPIERS FOR A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $12,757.02 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $459,252.72. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 10. 18-0469R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR AN ON SALE BREWERY MALT LIQUOR (TAPROOM), BREWERY MALT LIQUOR OFF SALE (GROWLER) AND SUNDAY (TAPROOM) LICENSE OF URSA MINOR BREWING COMPANY, LLC (URSA MINOR BREWING), 2415 WEST WUPERIOR STREET, STE B. Indexes: Attachments: URSA MINOR BREWING-06052018143716 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Yea: 8- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Filipovich, Councilor Fosle, President Hobbs, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress, Councilor Westerlund and Councilor Van Nett Abstain: 1- Hansen BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PERSONNEL) 11. 18-0448R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARY GUMMERSON TO THE DULUTH PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION Indexes: Attachments: Mary Gummerson - Duluth Public Arts Commission Application This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 18-0461R RESOLUTION ELECTING MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE DULUTH/NORTH SHORE SANITARY DISTRICT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 442A.14, SUBDIVISION 7. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 13. 18-0468R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 14. 18-0470R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF GARY ECKENBERG TO THE PLANNING COMMISION. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 15. 18-0471R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR SELECTING A CANDIDATE TO FILL THE UPCOMING VACANCY OF THE AT LARGE COUNCIL SEAT OF ELISSA HANSEN. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 16. 18-0472R RESOLUTION TO NOT REIMPOSE DEMOLITION ASSESSMENT TO FACILITATE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS) BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS) 17. 18-0455R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY (DECC) TO DOCUMENT THE CITY AND DECC’S OBLIGATIONS TO TEMPORARILY MOVE THE WILLIAM A. IRVIN. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 18. 18-0451R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GARDNER BUILDERS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVENESS REGULATOR STATION BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,900. Indexes: Attachments: 17-0451 Planning Commission Communication 18-0451R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 19. 18-0454R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BARR ENGINEERING CO. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES DURING THE WASECA INDUSTRIAL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000. Indexes: Attachments: 18-0454R Map 18-0454R Proposal 18-454R Exhibit A City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 20. 18-0458R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STREET AND UTILITY EASEMENT FROM THERESE H. VAUGHN OVER PROPERTY LOCATED ON RED WING STREET AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 21. 18-0444R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 22895 WITH AMI CONSULTING ENGINEERS P. A. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REPAIR AND REHABILIATION OF THE SEAWALL SURROUNDING THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER (DECC) FOR AN INCREASE OF $66,425.00 AND A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $689,403.39. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A for Amd 2 Resolution This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 22. 18-0450R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30020 WITH TKDA FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR DWP TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION FOR AN INCREASE OF $15,407 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,207. Indexes: Attachments: Request for Property Services Assistance This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA END OF CONSENT AGENDA City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 23. 18-0240R RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IMAGINE DULUTH 2035 UPDATE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF DULUTH. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 Attachment 5 This Resolution was tabled. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 24. 18-028-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO CONFORM TO THE MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE. 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: City of Duluth Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final June 11, 2018 BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 25. 18-024-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE ONEOTA NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT FOR NOMINAL CONSIDERATION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Ordinance was adopted unanimously. 26. 18-027-O ORDINANCE AMENDING DULUTH CITY CODE CHAPTER 6 BY ESTABLISHING MOBILE PET GROOMING SHOP LICENSES. This Ordinance was adopted unanimously. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 9