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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, October 30, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Councilor Alstead and Awal attended remotely. Present: 9- Councilor Hannah Alstead, Councilor Gary Anderson, Councilor Azrin Awal, Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Noah Hobbs, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Terese Tomanek, Vice President Roz Randorf and President Janet Kennedy PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 23-061 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2023-10-16, Minutes These Minutes were approved. PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final October 30, 2023 2. 23-062 Duluth Seaway Port Authority Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: March, 2 2023 March, 22, 2023 April 26, 2023 May 12, 2023 May 31, 2023 This Board or Commission Report was received. 3. 23-063 Duluth Parking Commission Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: August 2023 DPC Minutes September 2023 DPC Minutes October 2023 DPC Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 4. 23-064 Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: Minutes - July 2023 This Board or Commission Report was received. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR ANDERSON (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 5. 23-0824R RESOLUTION VACATING ALL THAT PART OF 67TH AVENUE WEST LYING ADJACENT TO AND ABUTTING LOT 1, BLOCK 5 AND LOT 18, BLOCK 14, HUNTER'S GRASSY POINT ADDITION TO DULUTH THIRD DIVISION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final October 30, 2023 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 6. 23-0809R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF A DECLARATION OVER CITY-OWNED REAL ESTATE IN CONNECTION WITH A BOND PURCHASE AND PROJECT LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution Exhibit 2-Resolution This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 7. 23-0814R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A LOCAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA STATE TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE L8514 AT ST. ANDREWS STREET OVER TISCHER CREEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $374,958.17. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 8. 23-0815R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT T0 NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, INC FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE L8514 AT ST. ANDREWS STREET OVER TISCHER CREEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $675,675.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 9. 23-0817R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM STC BUILDING LLC FOR UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 10. 23-0821R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final October 30, 2023 REPLACEMENT PUMPS FOR LIFT STATIONS 10, 13, 21, 36 AND 41 FROM QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,290. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR TOMANEK (PUBLIC SAFETY) 11. 23-0804R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,100 FOR THE 2024 TOWARDS ZERO DEATHS PROJECT AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE SUPERIOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT TEAM PARTNER AGENCIES FOR SERVICES UNDER THE GRANT. Indexes: Attachments: Doucment A - Grant Agreement Exhibit B - 2024-Enforcement-Calendar_Revised 20230907 Document B - Partner Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 23-0810R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,020.00 AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PARTNER AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY. Indexes: Attachments: Document A - Grant Agreement Document B - Partner Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR HOBBS (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 13. 23-0811R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30568 WITH KFI ENGINEERS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY HALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING RENEWAL PROJECT, FOR AN INCREASE OF $23,800.00 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,550,700.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 14. 23-0812R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH KFI ENGINEERS City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final October 30, 2023 FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR THE PROPERTY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,600.00 Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 15. 23-0816R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM PARK HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION IN THE WOODLAND NEIGHBORHOOD FOR $664,800. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 Legal Description Exhibit 2 Purchase Agreement Exhibit 3 Parcel Map This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 16. 23-0825R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRACK WHEELCHAIR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HARTLEY NATURE CENTER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY PRESIDENT KENNEDY (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 17. 23-037-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SEC. 1-2, OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE BY UPDATING DEFINITIONS FOR CLARITY. This Ordinance was read for the first time. 18. 23-038-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 TO MAKE LANGUAGE GENDER NEUTRAL, UPDATE TERMINOLOGY, AND UPDATE THE DUTIES OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE REVIEW AND MODERNIZATION TASK FORCE. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final October 30, 2023 This Ordinance was read for the first time. 19. 23-039-O ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 15 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE REGULATING DANCES AND DANCE HALLS. This Ordinance was read for the first time. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 20. 23-036-O AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A-Ordinance This Ordinance was read for the first time. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 6