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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, March 8, 2021 7:00 PM Council Chamber NOTICE: The Duluth City Council will be holding the March 4, 2021 Agenda Session and March 8, 2021 Council Meeting by other electronic means pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.021 in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Some members of the City Council will be participating through video conference. Due to the COVID-19 emergency and the closure of City facilities, public comment will not be taken in person. However, members of the public can monitor the meeting and provide public comment on agenda items through WebEx Events. Visit https://duluthmn.gov/live-meeting to access the meeting. The public is also encouraged to submit written comment to council@duluthmn.gov prior to the meeting. Please include “Council Agenda” in the subject line, and include your name and address and the agenda item you are speaking to. Please note that all public comment is considered Public Data. The public is also encouraged to watch both meetings online at https://duluthmn.gov/city-council/ (Select "Council Meeting Media") or by tuning into Public Access Television, Channel 180. ROLL CALL Present: 9- Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Zack Filipovich, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Derek Medved, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Joel Sipress, Councilor Terese Tomanek, Vice President Arik Forsman and President Renee Van Nett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 21-016 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: February 22, 2021 - City Council Meeting These Minutes were approved. City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final March 8, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. 21-013 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: January 2021 - DPUC This Board or Commission Report was received. 3. 21-014 Library Board Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: January 2021 - Library Board This Board or Commission Report was received. 4. 21-015 Indigenous Commission Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: November 2020 - Indigenous Commission This Board or Commission Report was received. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD There were no citizens that wished to speak. CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR KENNEDY (PERSONNEL) 5. 21-0129R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY MAYOR LARSON. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final March 8, 2021 Attachments: 2021 Spring Reappointments This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 6. 21-0145R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGER, FLEET SERVICES. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 7. 21-0146R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SERVICE CENTER SUPERVISOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY PRESIDENT VAN NETT (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 8. 21-0155R RESOLUTION RENEWING DECLARATION OF LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF DULUTH CITY CODE SECTION 17-7 AND MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 13D.021. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR FILIPOVICH (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 9. 21-0157R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN AN AMOUNT OF $218,680 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING COORDINATION AND OVERSIGHT OF COMMUNITY LIAISONS IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF THE TWIN PORTS INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR SIPRESS (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final March 8, 2021 10. 21-0123R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT VALLEY LAND COMPANY, DALE MAYNARD JOHNSON TRUST AND DALE JOHNSON FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF RIVERWEST DRIVE. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_Assessment Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 11. 21-0124R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SD CAB AND CHASSIS FROM BOYER TRUCKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,850, AND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLOWING AND SANDING EQUIPMENT TO OUTFIT THE TRUCK FROM CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,825.15 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $227,675.15. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 21-0125R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2021 MACK GRANITE 64FR TANDEM AXLE CAB AND CHASSIS FROM NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,444, AND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A DUMP BODY TO OUTFIT THE TRUCK FROM CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,772.98, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $169,216.98. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 13. 21-0126R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TRIAD VENTURES, LLC TO ALLOW THE CITY TO RECONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK LOCATED ON THE TRIAD VENTURES PROPERTY AT 5331 EAST SUPERIOR STREET AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: 21-0126R Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 14. 21-0127R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF UP TO $9,100 FROM THE MINNESOTA DNR/COASTAL PROGRAM SHORT TERM ACTION REQUEST (STAR) GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAKE SUPERIOR STORMWATER CHALK FEST City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final March 8, 2021 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 15. 21-0130R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH STACK BROS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BUILDING ENERGY TRANSFER STATIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $227,638.43. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 16. 21-0137R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR ROADWAY AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM SPIRIT VALLEY LAND COMPANY, LLC OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE PLAT OF KAYAK BAY, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf Exhibit 2.pdf This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 17. 21-0141R RESOLUTION ORDERING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RIVERWEST DRIVE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS KAYAK BAY ROAD) INCLUDING UTILITIES AND SIGNAL SYSTEM AT GRAND AVENUE, BEGINNING AT GRAND AVENUE AND EXTENDING SOUTHERLY APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,957,000 AND THE LOWERING OF AN ADJACENT GAS MAIN AT A COST OF $182,565.09. Indexes: Attachments: Public Hearing Minutes Map Memo to Council This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 18. 21-0142R RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACTS TO NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, INC., ULLAND BROTHERS, INC. AND MONARCH PAVING COMPANY FOR BITUMINOUS (HOT MIX BLACKTOP) FOR STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES IN 2021. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 19. 21-0143R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PRE-INSULATED PIPE, FITTINGS, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES FOR PHASE 2 OF THE SECOND STREET STEAM TO HOT WATER CONVERSION PROJECTS FROM ARMOUR VALVE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $377,699. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final March 8, 2021 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 20. 21-0128R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. (CALEA) TO ENABLE THE DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SECURE CALEA ACCREDITATION AT AN INITIAL COST OF $3,940 PER YEAR FOR THE FIRST THREE YEARS AND AN ANNUAL CONTINUATION FEE THEREAFTER OF $4,065, WHICH FEES INCLUDE A SUBSCRIPTION TO CALEA’S PUBLICATIONS AND ACCESS TO THEIR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: 20210223 Document A CALEA Accreditation Agreement 20210223 CALEA Publications Subscription and Access Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 21. 21-0160R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING A LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: 21-0160R Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY VICE PRESIDENT FORSMAN (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 22. 21-0131R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE EAST HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ADDITIONAL ONETIME COST OF $10,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $25,000 FOR 2021. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 23. 21-0132R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A THREE-YEAR City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final March 8, 2021 AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE NORTHLAND TO PROVIDE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ADDITIONAL ONETIME COST OF $10,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $25,000 FOR 2021. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 24. 21-0133R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AREA YMCA TO PROVIDE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AT THE CITY’S GARY NEW DULUTH COMMUNITY CENTER AT AN ADDITIONAL ONETIME COST OF $10,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $25,000 FOR 2021. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 25. 21-0134R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE HILLS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE CENTRAL HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD AT AN ADDITIONAL ONETIME COST OF $10,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $25,000 FOR 2021. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 26. 21-0135R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE VALLEY YOUTH CENTER TO PROVIDE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING IN THE SPIRIT VALLEY AREA OF WEST DULUTH AT AN ADDITIONAL ONETIME COST OF $10,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $25,000 FOR 2021. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 27. 21-0138R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA TO PROVIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING NOT TO EXCEED $70,000. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final March 8, 2021 Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 28. 21-0140R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT LAKE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE INDIAN POINT PARK AND CAMPGROUND. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 29. 21-0144R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHADE TREE PROGRAM BONDING GRANT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO REMOVE AND REPLACE DISEASED BOULEVARD ASH TREES. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS ATTEST: CHELSEA J. HELMER, City Clerk Passed: March 8, 2021 Approved: March 8, 2021 EMILY LARSON, Mayor City of Duluth Page 8