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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, April 11, 2022 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Present: 9- Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Azrin Awal, Noah Hobbs, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Terese Tomanek, Councilor Renee Van Nett, Vice President Janet Kennedy and President Arik Forsman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 22-033 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2022-03-28, Minutes A motion was made by Councilor Hobbs to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Vice President Kennedy. The motion passed unanimously. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final April 11, 2022 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE) 2. 22-0291R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 2022 TO APRIL 30, 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,165,688 FOR THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 3. 22-0319R RESOLUTION APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES 363 FOR THE YEARS 2022-2023. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A 2022.04.04 Final 2022-2023 Duluth LELS 363 CBA - REDLINE This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 4. 22-0315R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A FIVE-YEAR LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) LICENSES FROM NEARMAP US, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PERSONNEL) 5. 22-0317R RESOLUTION APPOINTING TARI RAYALA AND SCOTT WISHART TO THE ENERGY PLAN COMMISSION. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final April 11, 2022 BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 6. 22-0284R RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 22D-18 AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JAMAR COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE MRO. Indexes: Attachments: 22D-18__Jamar_Retroactive_Resolution.docx 22D-18 Jamar Retroactive Agreement-Amend This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 7. 22-0286R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS AND LAKE COUNTIES REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF SIGNAGE AT THE RAILROAD TRESTLES AT 32ND AND 36 AVENUES EAST. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 8. 22-0312R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND GRANT CONTRACT OF $500,000 WITH MINNESOTA DEED. This Resolution was returned to Administration BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 9. 22-0287R RESOLUTION APPROVING A COUNTY PROJECT WITHIN MUNICIPAL CORPORATE LIMITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 54 (PIEDMONT AVENUE). Indexes: Attachments: 22-0287R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 10. 22-0288R 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 2022. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final April 11, 2022 11. 22-0290R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GREENE ESPEL, PLLP, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $120,000 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $160,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 22-0292R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO JMF CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2022 CITYWIDE PATCH AND SIDEWALK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,588.90. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 13. 22-0246R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FROM CLAREY’S SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $324,948. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 14. 22-0307R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 22-0135R TO CORRECT THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $677,609.45 TO $679,064.00 FOR CONTRACT L30210 WITH TRC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SHORELINE REPAIRS RESULTING FROM THE OCTOBER 2018 STORM. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 15. 22-0308R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND, IF OFFERED, ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY (RAISE) PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 16. 22-0309R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE GREAT LAKES City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final April 11, 2022 COMMISSION FOR A GRANT OF $201,430 FOR ONGOING SUPPORT FOR HABITAT RESTORATION IN THE ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR AND HARTLEY PARK. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: BY PRESIDENT FORSMAN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 17. 22-0320R RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 22-0103 TO ADD SUPPORT FOR THE DULUTH AIR NATIONAL GUARD AIRCRAFT SHELTER PROJECT. This Resolution was adopted. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 18. 22-019-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING URBANE 218, LLC, A CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR BALCONIES WITHIN THE PLATTED RIGHT OF WAY OF 20TH AVENUE WEST NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH WEST SUPERIOR STREET. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B This Ordinance was read for the first time. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 19. 22-011-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE UPDATING ANIMAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, CONSOLIDATING CHAPTER DEFINITIONS, AND ADDING REGULATIONS FOR ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS AND City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final April 11, 2022 ORGANIZATIONS. This Ordinance was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 20. 22-016-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-14.7, 50-15.7, AND 50-33.6, RELATED TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 This Ordinance was adopted unanimously. 21. 22-017-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-20.1.G AND 50-41.4 RELATED TO COTTAGE HOME PARK DEVELOPMENTS. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 This Ordinance was adopted unanimously. 22. 22-018-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SUPERIOR STREET PROPERTY, LLC A CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR A WALL WITHIN A SKYWALK AT 309 W SUPERIOR STREET. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B This Ordinance was adopted unanimously. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS ATTEST: Ian B. Johnson, City Clerk Passed on April 11, 2022 Approved on April 12, 2022 EMILY LARSON, Mayor City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final April 11, 2022 City of Duluth Page 7