City Council
Regular MeetingDuluth, MN · May 13, 2019
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, May 13, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Zack Filipovich, Councilor Arik Forsman,
Councilor Barb Russ, Councilor Joel Sipress, Councilor Renee Van Nett and
President Noah Hobbs
Absent: 2- Councilor Jay Fosle and Councilor Em Westerlund
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 19-102 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council
Indexes:
Attachments: April 22, 2019
These Minutes were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING:
19-0255R: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY
THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF THE CITY’S STREET PRESERVATION PROJECTS
FOR 2018
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
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REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
2. 19-112 Office of the State Auditor Reports
Indexes:
Attachments: Office of the State Auditor, Duluth Transit Authority Audit Report
Office of the State Auditor, Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority
Audit Report
This Other Officers Report was received.
3. 19-113 Imagine Duluth 2035 Annual Report
Indexes:
Attachments: Memo to Council - Year 1 Reporting and Implementation
2018 Identified Indicators Report
2018 Implementation Actions Matrix
This Other Officers Report was received.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
4. 19-097 Application for Exempt Permit
Indexes:
Attachments: Application for Exempt Permit_Rotary Club
Raffle application 2019 Scholastica
This Board or Commission Report was received.
5. 19-098 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
Attachments: 2019-03-26, Library Board Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was received.
6. 19-099 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
Attachments: 2019-03-19, Duluth Public Utilities Commission Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was recommended for approval.
7. 19-100 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
Indexes:
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Attachments: 2019-02-27, Duluth Transit Authority Minutes
This Board or Commission Report was received.
8. 19-101 Parking Commission: April & May Resolutions
Indexes:
Attachments: 2019, April Parking Commission Resolutions
2019, May Parking Commission Resolutions
This Board or Commission Report was received.
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
CONSENT AGENDA
BY PRESIDENT HOBBS (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
9. 19-0343R RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A NOMINATION FOR THE 2019 LEAGUE
OF MINNESOTA CITIES JAMES F. MILLER LEADERSHIP AWARD
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PUBLIC SAFETY)
68. 19-0303R RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING DULUTH’S COMMITMENT TO THE
VALUES OF INCLUSION, EQUITY AND JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITY
AND CHARTING A PATH FORWARD TOWARD GREATER COMMUNITY
UNDERSTANDING.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)
61. 19-0358R RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO
OWNERSHIP AND USE OF PUBLIC GREEN SPACE IN THE LESTER
PARK AND ENGER PARK AREAS.
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Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
62. 19-0304R RESOLUTION VACATING A 250 FOOT SECTION OF THE PLATTED
RIGHT OF WAY OF JEFFERSON AVENUE BETWEEN FOURTH
STREET AND ELINOR STREET, AND A 300 FOOT SECTION OF THE
PLATTED ALLEY RUNNING BETWEEN MADISON AVENUE AND
JEFFERSON AVENUE.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
This Resolution was tabled.
63. 19-0305R RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN -
FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR AREAS WITHIN ENGER PARK AND
LESTER PARK GOLF COURSES. (REPLACEMENT)
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
64. 19-0306R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF HIS PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS COUNTY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
A motion was made that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yea: 6- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Forsman, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress,
Councilor Van Nett and President Hobbs
Absent: 2- Councilor Fosle and Councilor Westerlund
Abstain: 1- Councilor Filipovich
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65. 19-0313R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF HIS PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT A OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS
COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
A motion was made that this Resolution be failed. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Nay: 6- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Forsman, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress,
Councilor Van Nett and President Hobbs
Absent: 2- Councilor Fosle and Councilor Westerlund
Abstain: 1- Councilor Filipovich
66. 19-0314R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF HIS PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT C OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS
COUNTY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
A motion was made that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yea: 6- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Forsman, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress,
Councilor Van Nett and President Hobbs
Absent: 2- Councilor Fosle and Councilor Westerlund
Abstain: 1- Councilor Filipovich
67. 19-0315R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT C OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS
COUNTY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
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A motion was made that this Resolution be failed. The motion failed by the
following vote:
Nay: 6- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Forsman, Councilor Russ, Councilor Sipress,
Councilor Van Nett and President Hobbs
Absent: 2- Councilor Fosle and Councilor Westerlund
Abstain: 1- Councilor Filipovich
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (FINANCE)
10. 19-0255R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY
THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF THE CITY’S STREET
PRESERVATION PROJECTS FOR 2018.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
11. 19-0269R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A GENERAL BOND OBLIGATION GRANT FOR THE RENOVATION
AND REHABILITATION OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,900,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Application
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
12. 19-0330R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
NO. 22879 WITH THE ARROWHEAD ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. FOR
OPERATION OF THE ZOO.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
13. 19-0266R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPTION OF A RAFFLE PERMIT
AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR LAKE SUPERIOR
ZOO
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
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Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
14. 19-0282R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO DULUTH AIRSHOW WINGS
FOUNDATION, (DULUTH AIR SHOW) 2110 WEST FIRST STREET.
Indexes:
Attachments: DULUTH AIR SHOW
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
15. 19-0283R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE DULUTH AIR SHOW
WINGS FOUNDATION (KIA DRAG RACES AND CAR SHOW), 435
GARFIELD AVENUE.
Indexes:
Attachments: KIA DRAGS
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
16. 19-0284R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND ONE DAY DANCE LICENSE TO
THE DULUTH AIR SHOW WINGS FOUNDATION (OKTOBERFEST AT
BAYFRONT), 350 HARBOR DRIVE.
Indexes:
Attachments: DULUTH OKTOBERFEST AT BAYFRONT
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
17. 19-0285R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO MINNESOTA CRAFT BREWERS
GUILD, (ALL PINTS NORTH) BAYFRONT PARK.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
18. 19-0286R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE
DESIGNATED SERVING AREA OF THE ON SALE INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE OF PDL OF DULUTH, INC (CLUB SARATOGA) 331
CANAL PARK DRIVE
Indexes:
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Attachments: PDL
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
19. 19-0288R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE 3.2 PERCENT
MALT LIQUOR LICENSE AND ON-SALE WINE LICENSE TO ERIC &
LYNN GOERDT (NORTHERN WATERS SMOKEHAUS) 394 SOUTH
LAKE AVENUE, STE 106.
Indexes:
Attachments: On Sale Beer Northern Waters
On Sale Wine Northern Waters
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
20. 19-0291R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE
DESIGNATED SERVING AREA OF THEIR ON SALE INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE TO GRANDMA’S ANGIE’S INC. (LITTLE ANGIE’S
CANTINA) FOR JUNE 22, 2019 and AUGUST 11-13, 2019.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)
21. 19-0267R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF REBECCA ST.
GEORGE TO THE DULUTH CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FILLING A
CURRENT VACANCY.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
22. 19-0300R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CRAIG
FELLMAN TO THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
23. 19-0318R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-0209R CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DAVID DEMMER TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION LAND MANAGEMENT VACANCY AND
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THE APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER PETERSON TO THE AT-LARGE
VACANCY.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
24. 19-0320R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARGIE NELSON
TO THE DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT JOINT ZONING BOARD.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
25. 19-0345R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN II.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Police Records Technician II (strikeout)
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
26. 19-0346R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION LEADWORKER,
INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR, AND
SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Construction Inspection Leadworker (strikeout)
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
27. 19-0347R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPER, INCLUDING A TITLE
CHANGE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPER, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT
BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Business Developer (strikeout).pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
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Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
28. 19-0348R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER, INCLUDING A
TITLE CHANGE TO SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPER, AND
SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Senior Business Developer (strikeout).pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
29. 19-0349R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR PLANNER.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Senior Planner (strikeout).pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
30. 19-0350R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR HOUSING
DEVELOPER, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Senior Housing Developer (strikeout).pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
31. 19-0264R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GROUND LEVEL LEASE AGREEMENT
AND A SECOND LEVEL LEASE AGREEMENT IN THE MEDICAL
DISTRICT PARKING RAMP WITH THE LAKEVIEW AT 333 SUPERIOR
PARKING, LLC RELATED TO THE VOYAGEUR MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
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This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
32. 19-0292R RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 19D-13 AUTHORIZING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JAMAR COMPANY FOR THE MRO
FACILITY EAST WALL REPAIR - PHASE II IN THE AMOUNT OF
$229,695.00.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
33. 19-0316R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY BLUE LIMIT
LLC TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE AWARD OF FOUR
PERCENT LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HISTORIC SAINT LOUIS COUNTY JAIL
INTO 31 HOUSING UNITS KNOWN AS THE BURNHAM.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
34. 19-0331R RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY (MINNESOTA HOUSING) RELATED TO THE LOW INCOME
HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2020.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
35. 19-0332R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY
ACCESSIBLE SPACE, INC. TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE
AWARD OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE 76-UNIT
VAN’S APARTMENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
36. 19-0333R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY CENTER
CITY HOUSING CORPORATION TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR
LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 30-UNIT BIRCHWOOD APARTMENT BUILDING.
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This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
37. 19-0334R RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-COMMITMENT OF $200,000
FISCAL YEAR 2020 FUNDING ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF DULUTH
FROM THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
DEPARTMENT TO CENTER CITY HOUSING CORPORATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIRCHWOOD APARTMENTS AND
SUPPORTING ITS CONSTRUCTION.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
38. 19-0336R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY THREE
RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION AND ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING
TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDITS FOR THE 35-UNIT BREWERY CREEK HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
39. 19-0337R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY ONE ROOF
COMMUNITY HOUSING TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE
AWARD OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE 42-UNIT
DECKER DWELLINGS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
40. 19-0338R RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-COMMITMENT OF $275,000
FISCAL YEAR 2020 FUNDING ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF DULUTH
FROM THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
DEPARTMENT TO ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DECKER DWELLINGS APARTMENTS AND
SUPPORTING ITS CONSTRUCTION.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
41. 19-0265R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES, INC.
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FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2019 HIGH PRESSURE GAS MAINS
AND SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,194,310.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
42. 19-0270R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD
AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM BRETMIN CORPORATION OVER,
UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR
SOUTH 27TH AVENUE WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO
COST TO THE CITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
43. 19-0271R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES FROM BRETMIN CORPORATION OVER
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH AVENUE
WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
44. 19-0272R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD
AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM L.J. WALSH COMPANY OVER,
UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR
SOUTH 27TH AVENUE WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO
COST TO THE CITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
45. 19-0273R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES FROM L.J. WALSH COMPANY OVER
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH AVENUE
WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.
Indexes:
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Attachments: Attachment 1
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
46. 19-0274R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD
AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM JANHAN LLC OVER, UNDER, AND
ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH
AVENUE WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE
CITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
47. 19-0275R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES FROM JANHAN LLC OVER PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH AVENUE WEST AND
WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
48. 19-0276R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR STREET,
STORMWATER, AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS TAX-FORFEITED
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE INTERSECTION OF
TRIGGS AVENUE AND TOLEDO STREET FOR $150.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
49. 19-0277R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET,
STORMWATER, AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS TAX-FORFEITED
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE INTERSECTION OF 88TH
AVENUE WEST AND 89TH AVENUE WEST FOR $150.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
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This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
50. 19-0279R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT
WITH LHB, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE EAST NINTH STREET/EAST EIGHTH STREET RECONDITIONING
PROJECT FOR AN INCREASE OF $13,650 AND A NEW TOTAL
CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $280,598.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
51. 19-0280R RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH COUNTY AWARD OF THE LESTER
RIVER BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Indexes:
Attachments: 19-0280R Map
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
52. 19-0296R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A
FIFTY-PERCENT REIMBURSEMENT SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10,000 FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
CONSULTATION UNIT FOR THE STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
53. 19-0317R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SEH, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CROSS CITY
TRAIL PHASE 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,100.
Indexes:
Attachments: 19-0314R Map
19-0317R Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
54. 19-0321R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH
LAKESHORE INC. TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF AN OLD
ASSESMENT AGREEMENT FROM THE TITLE TO ECUMEN
PROPERTY.
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Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
55. 19-0278R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH JAMAR COMPANY
FOR HVAC RENOVATION AT CITY CENTER WEST FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $474,610.00.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
56. 19-0295R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CYCLISTS OF
THE GITCHEE GUMEE SHORES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DULUTH
TRAVERSE TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE IN 2019 AND 2020.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A_Agreement
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
57. 19-0297R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PARK
POINT COMMUNITY CLUB TO HOST THE PARK POINT ART FAIR.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
58. 19-0298R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DULUTH AND THE LAKE SUPERIOR AND MISSISSIPPI
RAILROAD.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
59. 19-0301R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEN-YEAR LIMITED USE PERMIT
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATION OF PHASE II OF THE CROSS CITY TRAIL WITHIN AN
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AREA OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 35, AT NO COST
TO THE CITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A_all pages.pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
60. 19-0302R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR
RECREATIONAL TRAIL PURPOSES FROM MOLINE MACHINERY LTD
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OVER PROPERTY NEAR RALEIGH STREET
AND FIFTY-FIFTH AVENUE WEST.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Absent: Councilors Fosle and Westerlund
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time:
BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)
69. 19-020-O ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33-76 OF THE DULUTH CITY
CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE DULUTH PARKING
COMMISSION.
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
70. 19-018-O AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING A PERPETUAL TWENTY-FOOT
CORRIDOR ACROSS CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE CROSS
CITY TRAIL PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE PATH.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A-final
Exhibit B-Final
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
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The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
71. 19-015-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 5300 BRISTOL STREET,
202 AND 210 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE FROM MIXED
USE-NEIGHBORHOOD (MU-N) AND FORM DISTRICT 4 (F-4) TO MIXED
USE-COMMERCIAL (MU-C).
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
This Ordinance was adopted.
72. 19-016-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY IN THE CODY NEIGHBORHOOD TO WESTERN
LAKE SUPERIOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR $1.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
This Ordinance was adopted.
BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PUBLIC SAFETY)
73. 19-009-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE
DULUTH CITY CODE PERTAINING TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS,
ESTABLISHMENTS AND LICENSES.
Indexes:
Attachments: Motion to Amend: Anderson (7-1-1)
Motion to Amend: Anderson (7-0-2)
This Ordinance stays on second read.
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COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
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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, May 13, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 19-102 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council
Attachments: April 22, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING:
19-0255R: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY
THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF THE CITY’S STREET PRESERVATION PROJECTS
FOR 2018
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
2. 19-112 Office of the State Auditor Reports
Attachments: Office of the State Auditor, Duluth Transit Authority Audit Report
Office of the State Auditor, Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority Audit Report
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3. 19-113 Imagine Duluth 2035 Annual Report
Attachments: Memo to Council - Year 1 Reporting and Implementation
2018 Identified Indicators Report
2018 Implementation Actions Matrix
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
4. 19-097 Application for Exempt Permit
Attachments: Application for Exempt Permit_Rotary Club
Raffle application 2019 Scholastica
5. 19-098 Library Board Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 2019-03-26, Library Board Minutes
6. 19-099 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 2019-03-19, Duluth Public Utilities Commission Minutes
7. 19-100 Duluth Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
Attachments: 2019-02-27, Duluth Transit Authority Minutes
8. 19-101 Parking Commission: April & May Resolutions
Attachments: 2019, April Parking Commission Resolutions
2019, May Parking Commission Resolutions
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
CONSENT AGENDA
BY PRESIDENT HOBBS (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
9. 19-0343R RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A NOMINATION FOR THE 2019 LEAGUE
OF MINNESOTA CITIES JAMES F. MILLER LEADERSHIP AWARD
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (FINANCE)
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10. 19-0255R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED TO DEFRAY
THE ASSESSABLE PORTION OF THE CITY’S STREET
PRESERVATION PROJECTS FOR 2018.
Attachments: Exhibit A
11. 19-0269R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE
OF A GENERAL BOND OBLIGATION GRANT FOR THE RENOVATION
AND REHABILITATION OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR ZOO IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,900,000.
Attachments: Application
12. 19-0330R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
NO. 22879 WITH THE ARROWHEAD ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. FOR
OPERATION OF THE ZOO.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR FOSLE (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
13. 19-0266R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPTION OF A RAFFLE PERMIT
AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR LAKE SUPERIOR
ZOO
14. 19-0282R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO DULUTH AIRSHOW WINGS
FOUNDATION, (DULUTH AIR SHOW) 2110 WEST FIRST STREET.
Attachments: DULUTH AIR SHOW
15. 19-0283R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE DULUTH AIR SHOW
WINGS FOUNDATION (KIA DRAG RACES AND CAR SHOW), 435
GARFIELD AVENUE.
Attachments: KIA DRAGS
16. 19-0284R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND ONE DAY DANCE LICENSE TO
THE DULUTH AIR SHOW WINGS FOUNDATION (OKTOBERFEST AT
BAYFRONT), 350 HARBOR DRIVE.
Attachments: DULUTH OKTOBERFEST AT BAYFRONT
17. 19-0285R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO MINNESOTA CRAFT BREWERS
GUILD, (ALL PINTS NORTH) BAYFRONT PARK.
Attachments: Attachment A
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18. 19-0286R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE
DESIGNATED SERVING AREA OF THE ON SALE INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE OF PDL OF DULUTH, INC (CLUB SARATOGA) 331
CANAL PARK DRIVE
Attachments: PDL
19. 19-0288R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE 3.2 PERCENT
MALT LIQUOR LICENSE AND ON-SALE WINE LICENSE TO ERIC &
LYNN GOERDT (NORTHERN WATERS SMOKEHAUS) 394 SOUTH
LAKE AVENUE, STE 106.
Attachments: On Sale Beer Northern Waters
On Sale Wine Northern Waters
20. 19-0291R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE
DESIGNATED SERVING AREA OF THEIR ON SALE INTOXICATING
LIQUOR LICENSE TO GRANDMA’S ANGIE’S INC. (LITTLE ANGIE’S
CANTINA) FOR JUNE 22, 2019 and AUGUST 11-13, 2019.
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)
21. 19-0267R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF REBECCA ST.
GEORGE TO THE DULUTH CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FILLING A
CURRENT VACANCY.
22. 19-0300R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CRAIG
FELLMAN TO THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
23. 19-0318R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-0209R CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF DAVID DEMMER TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION LAND MANAGEMENT VACANCY AND
THE APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER PETERSON TO THE AT-LARGE
VACANCY.
24. 19-0320R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARGIE NELSON
TO THE DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT JOINT ZONING BOARD.
25. 19-0345R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN II.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Police Records Technician II (strikeout)
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26. 19-0346R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION LEADWORKER,
INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTOR, AND
SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Construction Inspection Leadworker (strikeout)
27. 19-0347R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF BUSINESS DEVELOPER, INCLUDING A TITLE
CHANGE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPER, AND SPECIFYING
CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Business Developer (strikeout).pdf
28. 19-0348R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER, INCLUDING A
TITLE CHANGE TO SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPER, AND
SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Senior Business Developer (strikeout).pdf
29. 19-0349R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR PLANNER.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Senior Planner (strikeout).pdf
30. 19-0350R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR HOUSING
DEVELOPER, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Senior Housing Developer (strikeout).pdf
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
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31. 19-0264R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GROUND LEVEL LEASE AGREEMENT
AND A SECOND LEVEL LEASE AGREEMENT IN THE MEDICAL
DISTRICT PARKING RAMP WITH THE LAKEVIEW AT 333 SUPERIOR
PARKING, LLC RELATED TO THE VOYAGEUR MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT.
Attachments: Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
32. 19-0292R RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 19D-13 AUTHORIZING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JAMAR COMPANY FOR THE MRO
FACILITY EAST WALL REPAIR - PHASE II IN THE AMOUNT OF
$229,695.00.
33. 19-0316R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY BLUE LIMIT
LLC TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE AWARD OF FOUR
PERCENT LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HISTORIC SAINT LOUIS COUNTY JAIL
INTO 31 HOUSING UNITS KNOWN AS THE BURNHAM.
34. 19-0331R RESOLUTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY (MINNESOTA HOUSING) RELATED TO THE LOW INCOME
HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2020.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
35. 19-0332R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY
ACCESSIBLE SPACE, INC. TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE
AWARD OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE 76-UNIT
VAN’S APARTMENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
36. 19-0333R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY CENTER
CITY HOUSING CORPORATION TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR
LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE 30-UNIT BIRCHWOOD APARTMENT BUILDING.
37. 19-0334R RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-COMMITMENT OF $200,000
FISCAL YEAR 2020 FUNDING ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF DULUTH
FROM THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
DEPARTMENT TO CENTER CITY HOUSING CORPORATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIRCHWOOD APARTMENTS AND
SUPPORTING ITS CONSTRUCTION.
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38. 19-0336R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY THREE
RIVERS COMMUNITY ACTION AND ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING
TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX
CREDITS FOR THE 35-UNIT BREWERY CREEK HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT.
39. 19-0337R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST BY ONE ROOF
COMMUNITY HOUSING TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE
AWARD OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE 42-UNIT
DECKER DWELLINGS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
40. 19-0338R RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-COMMITMENT OF $275,000
FISCAL YEAR 2020 FUNDING ALLOCATION TO THE CITY OF DULUTH
FROM THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
DEPARTMENT TO ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE DECKER DWELLINGS APARTMENTS AND
SUPPORTING ITS CONSTRUCTION.
BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
41. 19-0265R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES, INC.
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2019 HIGH PRESSURE GAS MAINS
AND SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,194,310.
42. 19-0270R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD
AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM BRETMIN CORPORATION OVER,
UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR
SOUTH 27TH AVENUE WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO
COST TO THE CITY.
Attachments: Attachment 1
43. 19-0271R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES FROM BRETMIN CORPORATION OVER
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH AVENUE
WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.
Attachments: Attachment 1
44. 19-0272R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD
AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM L.J. WALSH COMPANY OVER,
UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR
SOUTH 27TH AVENUE WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO
COST TO THE CITY.
Attachments: Attachment 1
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45. 19-0273R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES FROM L.J. WALSH COMPANY OVER
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH AVENUE
WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.
Attachments: Attachment 1
46. 19-0274R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR ROAD
AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM JANHAN LLC OVER, UNDER, AND
ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH
AVENUE WEST AND WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE
CITY.
Attachments: Attachment 1
47. 19-0275R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES FROM JANHAN LLC OVER PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE AREA NEAR SOUTH 27TH AVENUE WEST AND
WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AT NO COST TO THE CITY.
Attachments: Attachment 1
48. 19-0276R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR STREET,
STORMWATER, AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS TAX-FORFEITED
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE INTERSECTION OF
TRIGGS AVENUE AND TOLEDO STREET FOR $150.
Attachments: Attachment 1
49. 19-0277R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET,
STORMWATER, AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES FROM THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS TAX-FORFEITED
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE INTERSECTION OF 88TH
AVENUE WEST AND 89TH AVENUE WEST FOR $150.
Attachments: Attachment 1
50. 19-0279R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT
WITH LHB, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE EAST NINTH STREET/EAST EIGHTH STREET RECONDITIONING
PROJECT FOR AN INCREASE OF $13,650 AND A NEW TOTAL
CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $280,598.
51. 19-0280R RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH COUNTY AWARD OF THE LESTER
RIVER BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Attachments: 19-0280R Map
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52. 19-0296R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A
FIFTY-PERCENT REIMBURSEMENT SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $10,000 FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND INDUSTRY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
CONSULTATION UNIT FOR THE STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION.
Attachments: Exhibit A
53. 19-0317R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SEH, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CROSS CITY
TRAIL PHASE 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,100.
Attachments: 19-0314R Map
19-0317R Exhibit A
54. 19-0321R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH
LAKESHORE INC. TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF AN OLD
ASSESMENT AGREEMENT FROM THE TITLE TO ECUMEN
PROPERTY.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
56. 19-0278R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH JAMAR COMPANY
FOR HVAC RENOVATION AT CITY CENTER WEST FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $474,610.00.
57. 19-0295R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CYCLISTS OF
THE GITCHEE GUMEE SHORES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DULUTH
TRAVERSE TRAIL INFRASTRUCTURE IN 2019 AND 2020.
Attachments: Exhibit A_Agreement
58. 19-0297R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PARK
POINT COMMUNITY CLUB TO HOST THE PARK POINT ART FAIR.
Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf
59. 19-0298R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DULUTH AND THE LAKE SUPERIOR AND MISSISSIPPI
RAILROAD.
Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf
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60. 19-0301R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEN-YEAR LIMITED USE PERMIT
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATION OF PHASE II OF THE CROSS CITY TRAIL WITHIN AN
AREA OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 35, AT NO COST
TO THE CITY.
Attachments: Exhibit A_all pages.pdf
61. 19-0302R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR
RECREATIONAL TRAIL PURPOSES FROM MOLINE MACHINERY LTD
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OVER PROPERTY NEAR RALEIGH STREET
AND FIFTY-FIFTH AVENUE WEST.
Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:
BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)
62. 19-0358R RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO
OWNERSHIP AND USE OF PUBLIC GREEN SPACE IN THE LESTER
PARK AND ENGER PARK AREAS.
Sponsors: Anderson and Forsman
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
63. 19-0304R RESOLUTION VACATING A 250 FOOT SECTION OF THE PLATTED
RIGHT OF WAY OF JEFFERSON AVENUE BETWEEN FOURTH
STREET AND ELINOR STREET, AND A 300 FOOT SECTION OF THE
PLATTED ALLEY RUNNING BETWEEN MADISON AVENUE AND
JEFFERSON AVENUE.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
64. 19-0305R RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN -
FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR AREAS WITHIN ENGER PARK AND
LESTER PARK GOLF COURSES. (REPLACEMENT)
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
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65. 19-0306R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF HIS PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS COUNTY.
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
66. 19-0313R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF HIS PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT A OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS
COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
67. 19-0314R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF HIS PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT C OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS
COUNTY.
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
68. 19-0315R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF GREGG ANDERSON FOR A
MINOR SUBDIVISION OF THE PROPERTY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
TRACT C OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 93, ST. LOUIS
COUNTY.
Attachments: Attachment A
Attachment B
BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PUBLIC SAFETY)
55. 19-0303R RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING DULUTH’S COMMITMENT TO THE
VALUES OF INCLUSION, EQUITY AND JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITY
AND CHARTING A PATH FORWARD TOWARD GREATER
COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING.
Sponsors: Van Nett and Anderson
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time:
BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (PERSONNEL)
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69. 19-020-O ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33-76 OF THE DULUTH CITY
CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE DULUTH PARKING
COMMISSION.
BY COUNCILOR WESTERLUND (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
70. 19-018-O AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING A TWENTY-FOOT CORRIDOR ACROSS
CURRENT CITY PROPERTY FOR THE CROSS CITY TRAIL
PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE PATH.
Attachments: Exhibit A.pdf
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
BY COUNCILOR RUSS (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
71. 19-015-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT 5300 BRISTOL
STREET, 202 AND 210 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE FROM MIXED
USE-NEIGHBORHOOD (MU-N) AND FORM DISTRICT 4 (F-4) TO MIXED
USE-COMMERCIAL (MU-C).
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
72. 19-016-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY IN THE CODY NEIGHBORHOOD TO WESTERN
LAKE SUPERIOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR $1.
Attachments: Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PUBLIC SAFETY)
73. 19-009-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE
DULUTH CITY CODE PERTAINING TO MASSAGE THERAPISTS,
ESTABLISHMENTS AND LICENSES.
Attachments: Motion to Amend: Anderson (7-1-1)
2019.05.13 Motion to amend: Anderson
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
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