City Council
Regular MeetingDuluth, MN · December 19, 2022
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, December 19, 2022 7:00 PM Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
Present: 9- Councilor Hannah Alstead, Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Azrin Awal,
Councilor Noah Hobbs, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor
Terese Tomanek, Vice President Janet Kennedy and President Arik Forsman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 22-091 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council
Indexes:
Attachments: 2022-12-05, Minutes
These Minutes were approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. 22-088 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
AMENDMENT AND ON INTENTION BY THE CITY OF DULUTH,
MINNESOTA, TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION
475.521 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS
Indexes:
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Attachments: Public Hearing - General Obligation
This Public Hearing was held
PUBLIC HEARING
3. 22-090 Spending Plan for DEDA Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 16, 19, 21,
22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, and 29, and the City of Duluth’s Tax Increment
Financing District No. 26 (collectively, the “TIF Districts”).
Indexes:
Attachments: TIF District Spending Plan
Public Hearing - DEDA
This Public Hearing was held.
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
RESOLUTIONS TABLED
BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE)
4. 22-0962R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR JANUARY 1, 2023 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2023 BUDGETS OF THE DULUTH ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A to Resolution #22-0962R
This Resolution was pulled from the table - Passed Unanimously.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
5. 22-0971R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR JANUARY 1, 2023 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2023, OPERATION BUDGET OF THE DULUTH
TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
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This Resolution was pulled from the table - Passed Unanimously.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE)
6. 22-0941R RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 FEE SCHEDULE FOR LICENSE,
PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
7. 22-1007R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ANNUAL BONDING PLAN FOR 2023.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
8. 22-1008R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPOT
FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
9. 22-1009R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT MOUNTAIN
RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY FOR 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$440,000 FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND $145,700 FOR
ADVENTURE PARK LEASE PAYMENTS.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
10. 22-1010R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GREAT LAKES
AQUARIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,000.
Indexes:
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Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
11. 22-1012R RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AND COST SHARING FORMULA
OF MINNEAPOLIS-DULUTH/SUPERIOR AND PASSENGER RAIL
ALLIANCE AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CITY’S COST SHARE OF
$20,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
12. 22-1026R RESOLUTION APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND
STATING INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION
475.521.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
13. 22-1027R RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DULUTH, MINNESOTA, STATING THE
INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
NOTES, SERIES 2023, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $3,700,000
AND APPROVING THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT LIST ASSOCIATED
WITH THE NOTES.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
14. 22-1031R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2023-2025 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH-SUPERIOR PUBLIC ACCESS
COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC., FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS
CABLECASTING, TRAINING, PRODUCTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES AT ANNUAL COST OF $182,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A- PACT 2023-2025 Professonal Services Agreement
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
15. 22-1035R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GARY NEW
DULUTH DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.
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Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
16. 22-1036R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWK
RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
17. 22-1038R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
LAND TRUST IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
18. 22-1043R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
19. 22-1045R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH &
NORTH SHORE RR DBA NORTH SHORE SCENIC RAILROAD/LAKE
SUPERIOR RAILROAD MUSEUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
20. 22-1051R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
23787 WITH THE GREATER DOWNTOWN COUNCIL FOR AN
INCREASE OF $10,000 TOURISM TAX FUNDING FOR A NEW AMOUNT
OF $230,000 FOR THE YEAR 2023.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
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21. 22-1058R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER TO THE
BROADBAND ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $936,397
FROM TIF DISTRICT DECERTIFICATION FUNDS.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
22. 22-1063R RESOLUTION APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 101 FOR THE YEARS
2022-2024.
Indexes:
Attachments: 20221207 IAFF Local 101 2022-2024 CBA with changes marked .pdf
Exhibit A - 2023-2025 IAFF Local 101 CBA
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
23. 22-1069R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, BUREAU OF CRIMINAL
APPREHENSION, FOR CITY ATTORNEY ACCESS TO THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DATA COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE
YEARS AT AN ANNUAL COST TO THE CITY OF $600 AND A TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000 AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF THE COURT DATA SERVICES SUBSCRIBER
AMENDMENT TO CJDN SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT.
Indexes:
Attachments: Document A
Document B
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
24. 22-1013R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MARSH &
MCLENNAN AGENCY LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RELATING TO INSURANCE MATTERS FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL
AMOUNT OF $60,000, AND A TOTAL FIVE-YEAR AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $300,000.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
25. 22-1048R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SANITARY
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BOARD OF THE WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT
FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL
ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $30,000 AND A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
$60,000 OVER THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR ALSTEAD (PERSONNEL)
26. 22-1014R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
27. 22-1042R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SHARI MARSHIK
TO THE DULUTH PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
28. 22-1011R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY CONTRACT
NO. 23791 WITH SMDC MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE DEMOLITION
AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MEDICAL DISTRICT PARKING
RAMP SKYWALK IN THE REGIONAL EXCHANGE DISTRICT.
Indexes:
Attachments: 12-5-22-Exhibit A
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
29. 22-1037R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT SUNDBY
ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
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This Resolution was removed from the Consent Agenda.
This Resolution passed with the following vote:
Yea: Councilors Anderson, Awal, Hobbs, Mayou, Radorf, Tomanek and President
Forsman
Nay: Councilors Alstead and Vice President Kennedy
30. 22-1039R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT SUNDBY
ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
This Resolution was removed from the Consent Agenda.
This Resolution failed with the following vote:
Yea: Councilors Alstead and Vice President Kennedy
Nay: Councilors Anderson, Awal, Hobbs, Mayou, Radorf, Tomanek and President
Forsman
31. 22-1040R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT SUNDBY
ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
This Resolution was removed from the Consent Agenda.
This Resolution passed by the following vote:
Yea: Councilors Alstead, Anderson, Awal, Hobbs, Mayou, Randorf, Tomanek and
President Forsman
Nay: Vice President Kennedy
32. 22-1041R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION
TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT SUNDBY
ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
This Resolution was removed from the Consent Agenda.
This Resolution failed by the following vote:
Yea: Vice President Kennedy
Nay:: Councilors Alstead, Anderson, Awal, Hobbs, Mayou, Randorf, Tomanek and
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President Forsman
33. 22-1044R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE
DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, GRANTING
$500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, INCLUDING LOANS AND GRANTS FOR
PROGRAMS SUPPORTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZAITON
Indexes:
Attachments: 22D-69-EXHIBIT A - City and DEDA Funds Transfer Agreement
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
34. 22-1068R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY AT DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
35. 22-1053R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE SIXTH AVENUE EAST EXTENSION PROJECT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $726,159.40.
Indexes:
Attachments: 22-1053R Map
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT-PROPOSAL (002)
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY PRESIDENT FORSMAN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
36. 22-1002R RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE AUGUST 8,
2023 PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 GENERAL
ELECTION.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
37. 22-1004R RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF FIFTH STREET
ALLEY BEGINNING AT 21ST AVENUE EAST AND EXTENDING TO
22ND AVENUE EAST AND TO ASSESS THE COSTS THEREOF.
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Indexes:
Attachments: 22-1004R Map
22-1004R Map 2
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
38. 22-1005R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
REPLACEMENT PUMPS FOR LIFT STATIONS 10, 11, 12 AND 25
FROM QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,070.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
39. 22-1015R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $586,027
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT TO BUILD SEGMENT 6 OF
THE CAMPUS CONNECTOR SHARED USE PATH.
Indexes:
Attachments: 22-1015R MAP
22-1015R Map 2
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
40. 22-1016R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UNIVAR USA INC. FOR
THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 70,000 GALLONS OF LIQUID
CAUSTIC SODA IN YEAR 2023 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $268,800.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
41. 22-1017R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THUNDER BAY
CHEMICALS LTD FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 125,400
GALLONS OF LIQUID ALUMINUM SULFATE IN YEAR 2023 FOR A
TOTAL COST OF $172,500.24.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
42. 22-1018R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC FOR THE
PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS IN
YEAR 2023 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $288,450.00.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
43. 22-1025R RESOLUTION APPROVING DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEM’S THERMAL
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ENERGY HOT WATER RATE FOR EASTERN CANAL PARK.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
44. 22-1032R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CHESTER CREEK CULVERT
REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON NORTON AND THURBER ROADS FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,651.25.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
45. 22-1046R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT
HENDRICKSON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WEST SUPERIOR
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,411,000.00.
Indexes:
Attachments: 22-1046R Map
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
46. 22-1047R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $440,000
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT TO BUILD SEGMENT 4 OF
THE CAMPUS CONNECTOR SHARED USE PATH.
Indexes:
Attachments: 22-1047R Map
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
47. 22-1049R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE TWO NEW 2023 ELGIN
PELICAN STREET SWEEPERS FROM MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $290,472.58 EACH AND A TOTAL PRICE OF
$580,495.16.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
48. 22-1050R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $500,000 ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION GRANT TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL MATCH TO THE
CITY’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT FOR THE AERIAL LIFT
BRIDGE.
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Indexes:
Attachments: 22-1050 Map
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
49. 22-1052R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HILLSIDE TUNNEL INSPECTION
PROJECT, ON CREEK TUNNELS LOCATED UNDER THE DULUTH
CENTRAL HILLSIDE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $304,159.38.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PUBLIC SAFETY)
50. 23-0001R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
DOOR HARDWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE CABLING SERVICES
FOR THE TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE RAMP FROM PREMIER
ELECTRICAL CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,750.
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
51. 22-1030R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT
AN ADDITIONAL $22,485 GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF
NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY, HIGH INTENSITY DRUG
TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM, TO BE USED FOR
EXPENSES INCURRED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE LAKE
SUPERIOR DRUG CORRIDOR INITIATIVE, FOR A TOTAL FY 2021
GRANT AWARD OF $122,845.
Indexes:
Attachments: Document A - Grant Award
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
52. 22-1056R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A SUSTAIN OUR
GREAT LAKES GRANT OF $201,430 FOR ONGOING SUPPORT FOR
HABITAT RESTORATION IN THE ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR AND
HARTLEY PARK.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A: SOGL Grant Agreement
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
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53. 22-1057R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GRANT AGREEMENT C23577-01 TO
IMPLEMENT THE LINCOLN PARK MINI-MASTER PLAN.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A: Amendment
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
54. 22-1059R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE
USEPA GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE GRANT
AGREEMENT C23954 FOR ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION OF
ECOLOGICALLY VALUABLE TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY ALONG THE
ST. LOUIS RIVER.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A: Amendment
This Resolution was adopted unanimously.
55. 22-1060R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO FORMALIZE THE
FORMATION OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR HEADWATERS
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A: Headwaters Partnership MOU
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)
56. 22-1054R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF DULUTH 2023 TOP
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
This Resolution was adopted as amended unanimously.
57. 22-1055R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF DULUTH 2023
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Indexes:
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Attachments: Motion to Amend: Randorf and Mayou - Passed unanimously.
Motion to Amend: Tomanek and Awal - Passed unanimously.
Motion to Amend: Kennedy - Passed unanimously.
This Resolution was adopted as amended unanimously.
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time:
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
58. 22-034-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING KINSETH HOTEL CORPORATION, A
CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WITHIN
THE PLATTED RIGHT OF WAY OF WEST PAGE STREET AND
SUNDBY ROAD.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
59. 22-045-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY AT DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE DULUTH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR NOMINAL
CONSIDERATION.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
60. 22-044-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XXVIII, SEC. 2-148, OF
THE DULUTH CITY CODE BY DELETING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST
MEMBERS OF THE DULUTH INDIGENOUS COMMISSION SERVING
MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
This Ordinance was read for the first time.
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE)
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61. 22-036-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, DULUTH TRANSIT
AUTHORITY, FOR THE YEAR 2023
Indexes:
Attachments: Motion to Amend 22-036-O Randorf.pdf
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously.
62. 22-037-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
FOR THE SPECIAL PARKS FUND LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2023
This Ordinance was adopted as amended unanimously.
63. 22-040-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2023.
Indexes:
Attachments: Exhibit A - 2023 Tax Levy (002).pdf
Motion to Amend: Randorf (Withdrawn 12/5 9 - 0)
Motion to Amend: Kennedy (Failed 3 (Councilor Awal, Vice President
Kennedy and President Forsman) -6 on 12/5)
Motion to Amend Randorf (2) (Passed 7-2 (Councilor Hobbs and Vice
President Kennedy))
This Ordinance was adopted as amended unanimously.
64. 22-041-O AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023
APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC UTILITIES, AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISE FUNDS
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Indexes:
Attachments: Motion to Amend: Randorf
Revised Motion to Amend_2022.12.5 Revised and Passed 7-2
(Councilor Alstead and Councilor Hobbs on 12/5)
22-041-O (Original)
This Ordinance was approved as amended unanimously.
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
65. 22-038-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ESSENTIA HEALTH A CONCURRENT
USE PERMIT FOR A RETAINING WALL AND STAIRCASE HANDRAIL IN
THE PLATTED STREET RIGHT OF WAY OF EAST SUPERIOR STREET.
Indexes:
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Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously.
66. 22-039-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ESSENTIA HEALTH A CONCURRENT
USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER LINES IN THE
PLATTED STREET RIGHT OF WAY OF NORTH FOURTH AVENUE
EAST AND FIRST STREET ALLEY.
Indexes:
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
This Ordinance was adopted unanimously.
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
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Meeting Agenda - 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, December 19, 2022 7:00 PM Council Chamber
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 22-091 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council
Attachments: 2022-12-05, Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING
2. 22-088 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
AMENDMENT AND ON INTENTION BY THE CITY OF DULUTH,
MINNESOTA, TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION
475.521 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS
Attachments: Public Hearing - General Obligation
PUBLIC HEARING
City of Duluth Page 1 Printed on 12/19/2022
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final December 19, 2022
3. 22-090 Spending Plan for DEDA Tax Increment Financing District Nos. 16, 19,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, and 29, and the City of Duluth’s Tax
Increment Financing District No. 26 (collectively, the “TIF Districts”).
Attachments: TIF District Spending Plan
Public Hearing - DEDA
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS
REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
RESOLUTIONS TABLED
BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE)
4. 22-0962R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR JANUARY 1, 2023 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2023 BUDGETS OF THE DULUTH ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Attachments: Exhibit A to Resolution #22-0962R
5. 22-0971R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR JANUARY 1, 2023 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2023, OPERATION BUDGET OF THE DULUTH
TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
Attachments: Exhibit A
CONSENT AGENDA
BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE)
6. 22-0941R RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 FEE SCHEDULE FOR LICENSE,
PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
7. 22-1007R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ANNUAL BONDING PLAN FOR 2023.
Attachments: Exhibit A
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8. 22-1008R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPOT
FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
9. 22-1009R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT
MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY FOR 2023 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $440,000 FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND
$145,700 FOR ADVENTURE PARK LEASE PAYMENTS.
Attachments: Exhibit A
10. 22-1010R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH GREAT LAKES
AQUARIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $340,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
11. 22-1012R RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AND COST SHARING
FORMULA OF MINNEAPOLIS-DULUTH/SUPERIOR AND
PASSENGER RAIL ALLIANCE AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
CITY’S COST SHARE OF $20,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
12. 22-1026R RESOLUTION APPROVING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND
STATING INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BONDS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION
475.521.
13. 22-1027R RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DULUTH, MINNESOTA, STATING
THE INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT NOTES, SERIES 2023, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $3,700,000 AND APPROVING THE CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT LIST ASSOCIATED WITH THE NOTES.
Attachments: Exhibit A
14. 22-1031R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2023-2025 PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH-SUPERIOR PUBLIC
ACCESS COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC., FOR COMMUNITY
ACCESS CABLECASTING, TRAINING, PRODUCTION AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AT ANNUAL COST OF $182,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A- PACT 2023-2025 Professonal Services Agreement
15. 22-1035R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE GARY
NEW DULUTH DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
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16. 22-1036R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWK
RIDGE BIRD OBSERVATORY IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
17. 22-1038R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
MINNESOTA LAND TRUST IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
18. 22-1043R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
19. 22-1045R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH &
NORTH SHORE RR DBA NORTH SHORE SCENIC RAILROAD/LAKE
SUPERIOR RAILROAD MUSEUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
20. 22-1051R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
23787 WITH THE GREATER DOWNTOWN COUNCIL FOR AN
INCREASE OF $10,000 TOURISM TAX FUNDING FOR A NEW
AMOUNT OF $230,000 FOR THE YEAR 2023.
Attachments: Exhibit A
21. 22-1058R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER TO THE
BROADBAND ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $936,397
FROM TIF DISTRICT DECERTIFICATION FUNDS.
22. 22-1063R RESOLUTION APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 101
FOR THE YEARS 2022-2024.
Attachments: 20221207 IAFF Local 101 2022-2024 CBA with changes marked .pdf
Exhibit A - 2023-2025 IAFF Local 101 CBA
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23. 22-1069R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, BUREAU OF CRIMINAL
APPREHENSION, FOR CITY ATTORNEY ACCESS TO THE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR A
PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS AT AN ANNUAL COST TO THE CITY OF
$600 AND A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000 AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE COURT DATA
SERVICES SUBSCRIBER AMENDMENT TO CJDN SUBSCRIBER
AGREEMENT.
Attachments: Document A
Document B
BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (PURCHASING & LICENSING)
24. 22-1013R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MARSH &
MCLENNAN AGENCY LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RELATING TO INSURANCE MATTERS FOR AN ESTIMATED
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $60,000, AND A TOTAL FIVE-YEAR AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.
Attachments: Exhibit A
25. 22-1048R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SANITARY
BOARD OF THE WESTERN LAKE SUPERIOR SANITARY DISTRICT
FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL
ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $30,000 AND A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
$60,000 OVER THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
Attachments: Exhibit A
BY COUNCILOR ALSTEAD (PERSONNEL)
26. 22-1014R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL.
Attachments: Exhibit A
27. 22-1042R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SHARI
MARSHIK TO THE DULUTH PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION.
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
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28. 22-1011R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT TO CITY
CONTRACT NO. 23791 WITH SMDC MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE
DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MEDICAL DISTRICT
PARKING RAMP SKYWALK IN THE REGIONAL EXCHANGE
DISTRICT.
Attachments: 12-5-22-Exhibit A
29. 22-1037R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
DECISION TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT
SUNDBY ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
30. 22-1039R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
DECISION TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT
SUNDBY ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
31. 22-1040R RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
DECISION TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT
SUNDBY ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
32. 22-1041R RESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S
DECISION TO APPROVE A PLANNING REVIEW FOR A HOTEL AT
SUNDBY ROAD AND W PAGE STREET.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
33. 22-1044R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE
DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, GRANTING
$500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, INCLUDING LOANS AND GRANTS FOR
PROGRAMS SUPPORTING ECONOMIC REVITALIZAITON
Attachments: 22D-69-EXHIBIT A - City and DEDA Funds Transfer Agreement
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34. 22-1068R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY AT DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
35. 22-1053R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE DESIGN
SERVICES FOR THE SIXTH AVENUE EAST EXTENSION PROJECT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $726,159.40.
Attachments: 22-1053R Map
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT-PROPOSAL (002)
BY PRESIDENT FORSMAN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
36. 22-1002R RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE AUGUST
8, 2023 PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023
GENERAL ELECTION.
BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES)
37. 22-1004R RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF FIFTH
STREET ALLEY BEGINNING AT 21ST AVENUE EAST AND
EXTENDING TO 22ND AVENUE EAST AND TO ASSESS THE COSTS
THEREOF.
Attachments: 22-1004R Map
22-1004R Map 2
38. 22-1005R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
REPLACEMENT PUMPS FOR LIFT STATIONS 10, 11, 12 AND 25
FROM QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,070.
39. 22-1015R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $586,027
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT TO BUILD SEGMENT 6
OF THE CAMPUS CONNECTOR SHARED USE PATH.
Attachments: 22-1015R MAP
22-1015R Map 2
40. 22-1016R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UNIVAR USA INC. FOR
THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 70,000 GALLONS OF LIQUID
CAUSTIC SODA IN YEAR 2023 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $268,800.
41. 22-1017R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THUNDER BAY
CHEMICALS LTD FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 125,400
GALLONS OF LIQUID ALUMINUM SULFATE IN YEAR 2023 FOR A
TOTAL COST OF $172,500.24.
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42. 22-1018R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC FOR
THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICALS IN YEAR 2023 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $288,450.00.
43. 22-1025R RESOLUTION APPROVING DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEM’S THERMAL
ENERGY HOT WATER RATE FOR EASTERN CANAL PARK.
44. 22-1032R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CHESTER CREEK CULVERT
REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON NORTON AND THURBER ROADS
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,651.25.
45. 22-1046R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SHORT
ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WEST
SUPERIOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,411,000.00.
Attachments: 22-1046R Map
46. 22-1047R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $440,000
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE GRANT TO BUILD SEGMENT 4
OF THE CAMPUS CONNECTOR SHARED USE PATH.
Attachments: 22-1047R Map
47. 22-1049R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE TWO NEW 2023
ELGIN PELICAN STREET SWEEPERS FROM MACQUEEN
EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $290,472.58 EACH AND A TOTAL
PRICE OF $580,495.16.
48. 22-1050R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $500,000 ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION GRANT TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL MATCH TO
THE CITY’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT FOR THE AERIAL
LIFT BRIDGE.
Attachments: 22-1050 Map
49. 22-1052R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HILLSIDE TUNNEL
INSPECTION PROJECT, ON CREEK TUNNELS LOCATED UNDER
THE DULUTH CENTRAL HILLSIDE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $304,159.38.
BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PUBLIC SAFETY)
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50. 22-1001R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
DOOR HARDWARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE CABLING SERVICES
FOR THE TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE RAMP FROM PREMIER
ELECTRICAL CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,750.
51. 22-1030R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL $22,485 GRANT AWARD FROM THE
OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY, HIGH INTENSITY
DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM, TO BE USED FOR
EXPENSES INCURRED DURING PARTICIPATION IN THE LAKE
SUPERIOR DRUG CORRIDOR INITIATIVE, FOR A TOTAL FY 2021
GRANT AWARD OF $122,845.
Attachments: Document A - Grant Award
BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
52. 22-1056R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A SUSTAIN OUR
GREAT LAKES GRANT OF $201,430 FOR ONGOING SUPPORT FOR
HABITAT RESTORATION IN THE ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR AND
HARTLEY PARK.
Attachments: Exhibit A: SOGL Grant Agreement
53. 22-1057R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE GRANT AGREEMENT C23577-01 TO
IMPLEMENT THE LINCOLN PARK MINI-MASTER PLAN.
Attachments: Exhibit A: Amendment
54. 22-1059R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE
USEPA GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE GRANT
AGREEMENT C23954 FOR ACQUISITION AND RESTORATION OF
ECOLOGICALLY VALUABLE TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY ALONG THE
ST. LOUIS RIVER.
Attachments: Exhibit A: Amendment
55. 22-1060R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO FORMALIZE THE
FORMATION OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR HEADWATERS
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP.
Attachments: Exhibit A: Headwaters Partnership MOU
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered:
BY PRESIDENT FORSMAN (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
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56. 22-1054R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF DULUTH 2023 TOP
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
57. 22-1055R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF DULUTH 2023
ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Attachments: MTA 22-1055 R Randorf and Mayou.pdf
MTA 22-1055 R Tomanek and Awal.pdf
MTA 22-1055 R Kennedy.pdf
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time:
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
58. 22-034-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING KINSETH HOTEL CORPORATION, A
CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
WITHIN THE PLATTED RIGHT OF WAY OF WEST PAGE STREET
AND SUNDBY ROAD.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
59. 22-045-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY AT DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE
DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR NOMINAL
CONSIDERATION.
Attachments: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES)
60. 22-044-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XXVIII, SEC. 2-148,
OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE BY DELETING THE PROHIBITION
AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE DULUTH INDIGENOUS COMMISSION
SERVING MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time:
BY VICE PRESIDENT KENNEDY (FINANCE)
61. 22-036-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, DULUTH
TRANSIT AUTHORITY, FOR THE YEAR 2023
Attachments: Motion to Amend 22-036-O Randorf.pdf
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62. 22-037-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL PARKS FUND LEVY FOR THE YEAR
2023
63. 22-040-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2023.
Attachments: Exhibit A - 2023 Tax Levy (002).pdf
Motion to Amend: Randorf (Withdrawn 12/5 9 - 0)
Motion to Amend: Kennedy (Failed 3 (Councilor Awal, Vice President Kennedy and President Forsman) -6 on 12
Motion to Amend Randorf (2) (Passed 7-2 (Councilor Hobbs and Vice President Kennedy))
64. 22-041-O AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2023 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC UTILITIES, AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISE
FUNDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attachments: Motion to Amend: Randorf
Revised Motion to Amend_2022.12.5 Revised and Passed 7-2 (Councilor Alstead and Councilor Hobbs on 12/5)
22-041-O (Original)
BY COUNCILOR RANDORF (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
65. 22-038-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ESSENTIA HEALTH A CONCURRENT
USE PERMIT FOR A RETAINING WALL AND STAIRCASE HANDRAIL
IN THE PLATTED STREET RIGHT OF WAY OF EAST SUPERIOR
STREET.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
66. 22-039-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ESSENTIA HEALTH A CONCURRENT
USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER LINES IN THE
PLATTED STREET RIGHT OF WAY OF NORTH FOURTH AVENUE
EAST AND FIRST STREET ALLEY.
Attachments: Attachment 1
Attachment 2
COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS
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