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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, February 27, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Present: 6- Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Azrin Awal, Councilor Noah Hobbs, Councilor Terese Tomanek, Vice President Roz Randorf and President Janet Kennedy Absent: 3- Councilor Hannah Alstead, Councilor Arik Forsman and Councilor Mike Mayou PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 23-018 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2023-02-13, Minutes This Minutes was approved. PUBLIC HEARING - 23-0042R & 23-0044R: Confirming Assessment Rolls REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY VICE PRESIDENT RANDORF (FINANCE) 2. 23-0042R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SUPERIOR ST RECONSTRUCTION Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 3. 23-0044R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR GAS MAIN FOR RIVERWEST KAYAK BAY This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 4. 23-0164R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,963,768 TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR LAKE FRONT RESTORATION PROJECTS. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou BY COUNCILOR ALSTEAD (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 5. 23-0139R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CR-BUILDING PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST INC. (CR-BPS), FOR FACILITY STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES AND UTILITY TRACKING & ENERGY MANAGER SUPPORT FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 6. 23-0158R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL RENEWALS TO AN AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, INC., FOR SOFTWARE AND MANAGED SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $55,000. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou BY COUNCILOR AWAL (PERSONNEL) 7. 23-0143R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SEASONAL GROUNDSKEEPER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 8. 23-0155R RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY NEAR THE DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A-Map Exhibit B-Mortgage Release Exhibit C - Letter of Conformity This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 9. 23-0169R RESOLUTION RESCINDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 22-1068; RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL OR CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY NEAR THE DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 10. 23-0138R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DELIVERED CLASS 5 GRAVEL, 3/4-INCH CRUSHED WASHED ROCK AND WASHED SAND FROM DULUTH READY MIX, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 EXCEED $482,362. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 11. 23-0148R RESOLUTION DEDICATING A PERPETUAL UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF DULUTH IN ITS PROPRIETARY CAPACITY OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS PROPERTY IN THE PLAT OF LESTER PARK FOURTH DIVISION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A-Resolution Exhibit B-Resolution This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 12. 23-0149R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, INC. IN COOPERATION WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF MORRIS THOMAS ROAD (CSAH 56) FROM PIEDMONT AVENUE TO HAINES ROAD (CSAH 91), WITH A CITY SHARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,322,456.75. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (PUBLIC SAFETY) 13. 23-0147R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CY-CON, INC. FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO THE LIBRARY/DEPOT PARKING RAMP FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $157,659. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 14. 23-0161R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30521 WITH LHB, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL AND COASTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DULUTH LAKEWALK AND BRIGHTON BEACH, FOR AN INCREASE OF $98,940.00 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $446,827.00. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 15. 23-0162R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR UP TO $8,200,000 FOR A REBUILDING AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND EQUITY GRANT FOR RESILIENT REHABILITATION OF THE LAKEWALK. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 16. 23-0163R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CHESTER BOWL IMPROVEMENT CLUB TO PROVIDE $125,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE CROSSING CHESTER CREEK Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 17. 23-0150R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NEOO PARTNERS INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO RENOVATION OF THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,335.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 18. 23-0151R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MSR DESIGN FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO RENOVATION OF THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $214,658.00. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou 19. 23-0157R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO ACCEPT A CONTRIBUTION UP TO $150,000 TO HELP PAY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY-INFORMED PRE-DESIGN FOR CONVERSION OF THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY TO A MULTI-PUPROSE, REGIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution This Resolution was adopted unanimously. Absent: Councilors Alstead, Forsman and Mayou The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 20. 23-007-O AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 230 EAST FOURTH STREET AS A DULUTH HERITAGE PRESERVATION LANDMARK. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 This Ordinance was read for the first time. 21. 23-008-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY NEAR THE DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO THE DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR NOMINAL CONSIDERATION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Map This Ordinance was read for the first time. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY VICE PRESIDENT RANDORF (FINANCE) 22. 23-005-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DULUTH CITY CODE SECTION 41-32 City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final February 27, 2023 MODIFYING COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-COMPETITIVELY BID CONTRACTS. A motion was made that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 4- Councilor Anderson, Councilor Awal, Councilor Hobbs and Councilor Tomanek Nay: 2- Vice President Randorf and President Kennedy Absent: 3- Councilor Alstead, Councilor Forsman and Councilor Mayou COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 7