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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 25, 2022 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Present: 8- Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Azrin Awal, Noah Hobbs, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Renee Van Nett, Vice President Janet Kennedy and President Arik Forsman Absent: 1- Councilor Terese Tomanek PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 22-034 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2022-04-11, Minutes A motion was made by Councilor Hobbs to approve the Minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilor Anderson. The motion passed unanimously. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE) 2. 22-0289R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL LEVIED FOR REASSESSMENT OF PRIOR CANCELED ASSESSMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,731.66. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 3. 22-0345R RESOLUTION APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES MINNESOTA COUNCIL 5, LOCAL 66 FOR BASIC UNIT EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEARS 2022-2024. Indexes: Attachments: 2022-2024 AFSCME CBA FINAL 2022-2024 AFSCME CBA -FINAL- Changes Marked This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Councilor Hobbs abstained stated a personal conflict. BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 4. 22-0322R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO VARIOUS LICENSEES. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 5. 22-0323R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND ON SALE SUNDAY LICENSE TO THE GOLDEN BULLDOG, INC. (THE GOLDEN BULLDOG), 318 City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 NORTH 18TH AVENUE EAST. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 6. 22-0324R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF AN OFF SALE BREWERY LICENSE TO THE WARRIOR BREWING COMPANY, LLC. (WARRIOR BREWING COMPANY), 2711 WEST SUPERIOR STREET, SUITE 204. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 7. 22-0339R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON-SALE BREWERY TAPROOM AND OFF SALE BREWERY LICENSE TO BLACKLIST BEER, LLC. (BLACKLIST BREWING COMPANY), 206 EAST SUPERIOR STREET Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 8. 22-0358R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR THE CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL CRUISE FACILITY FROM SUMMIT COMPANIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,640. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR VAN NETT (PERSONNEL) 9. 22-0329R RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAN MARKHAM TO THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY. Indexes: Attachments: Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 10. 22-0343R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE MARSHAL. City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 11. 22-0347R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE CRIME & INTELLIGENCE ANALYST. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 22-0348R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR POLICE CRIME & INTELLIGENCE ANALYST, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 13. 22-0349R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRICIAN. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 14. 22-0350R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF PLUMBER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 15. 22-0351R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF MASTER PLUMBER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 16. 22-0354R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF TRAFFIC OPERATIONS COORDINATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 17. 22-0356R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF CARPENTER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 18. 22-0357R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SEASONAL RECREATION LEAD INSTRUCTOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Master This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 19. 22-0311R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND GRANT CONTRACT OF $3,000,000 WITH MINNESOTA DEED. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 20. 22-0312R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND GRANT CONTRACT OF $500,000 WITH MINNESOTA DEED. Indexes: Attachments: Cirrus MIF Award Letter This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 21. 22-0313R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROGRAMS FOR THE CITY OF DULUTH AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A_Program Outline This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 22. 22-0314R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH MINNESOTA FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit B_program outline Exhibit A_HRA Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 23. 22-0331R RESOLUTION VACATING AN UNIMPROVED PLATTED ALLEY BETWEEN BLOCKS 13 AND 14 IN CARLTON PLACE ADDITION NEAR 71ST AVENUE WEST BETWEEN RALEIGH STREET AND REDRUTH STREET. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 24. 22-0325R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DULUTH TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY CLIMATE RESILIENCY PROGRAM TO ACCEPT FUNDS TO DEVELOP A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 Attachments: 22-0325R Exhibit A 22-0325R Workplan 22-0325R Budget This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 25. 22-0326R RESOLUTION REVOKING AND ESTABLISHING VARIOUS ROAD SEGMENTS AS MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS. Indexes: Attachments: 22-0326R Map 1 22-0326R Map 2 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 26. 22-0327R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE EAST 3RD STREET RECONDITIONING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,360. Indexes: Attachments: 22-0327R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 27. 22-0328R RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH LHB, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE 21ST AVENUE EAST RECONDITIONING PROJECT, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $277,821 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $426,041. Indexes: Attachments: 22-0328R Map 22-0328R Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 28. 22-0332R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE 2022 NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR THE SKYLINE PARKWAY AND INTERPRETIVE MARKER PROJECT ON SKYLINE PARKWAY SCENIC BYWAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000. Indexes: Attachments: 22-0332R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 29. 22-0334R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA STATE TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR THE RECONDITIONING OF 21ST AVENUE EAST IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000. Indexes: Attachments: 22-0334R Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 30. 22-0335R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ULLAND BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE 21ST AVENUE EAST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,722,950. Indexes: Attachments: 22-0335R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 31. 22-0337R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM ST. LOUIS COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE FAIRMOUNT NEIGHBORHOOD FOR $150. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf Exhibit 2.pdf This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 32. 22-0338R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM ST. LOUIS COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO SKYLINE PARKWAY FOR $150. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf Exhibit 2.pdf This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 33. 22-0344R RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ULLAND BROTHERS, INC. BY ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A ROUNDABOUT AT THE INTERSECTION OF CSAH 37 (SNIVELY ROAD) AND GLENWOOD STREET, AND MILL AND OVERLAY OF CSAH 9 (WOODLAND AVENUE), ARROWHEAD ROAD AND SNIVELY ROAD AS REQUIRED BY CONTRACT NO. 24186. City of Duluth Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 Indexes: Attachments: 22-0344R Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 34. 22-0346R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 24186 WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR THE GLENWOOD STREET, SNIVELY ROAD, WOODLAND AVENUE AND ARROWHEAD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS INCREASING THE AMOUNT THEREOF BY $888,702 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $3,257,509. Indexes: Attachments: 22-0346R Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 35. 22-0353R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF GAS METERS FROM GROEBNER & ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,612.24. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 36. 22-0333R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT MONIES ON BEHALF OF THE DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT, SAID REIMBURSEMENT MONIES TO BE PAID UNDER THE MINNESOTA AUTOMOBILE THEFT PREVENTION GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESPONDING TO SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN AUTO THEFT CASES. Indexes: Attachments: Document A - MOU This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 37. 22-0340R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 709 FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 800 EAST CENTRAL City of Duluth Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 ENTRANCE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE FORMER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Attachment E This Resolution was returned to Administration The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 38. 22-020-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF SAINT LOUIS, MINNESOTA FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER REAL PROPERTY ON THE NORTH SHORE FOR NOMINAL CONSIDERATION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1.pdf This Ordinance was read for the first time. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 39. 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 adopted unanimously. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final April 25, 2022 ATTEST: Ian B. Johnson, City Clerk Passed on April 25, 2022 Approved on April 26, 2022 Emily Larson, Mayor City of Duluth Page 11