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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, March 11, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Present: 9- Councilor Azrin Awal, Councilor Wendy Durrwachter, Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Lynn Nephew, Councilor Tara Swenson, Vice President Terese Tomanek and President Roz Randorf PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 24-011 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2024-02-26, Minutes These Minutes were approved. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. 24-012 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final March 11, 2024 Indexes: Attachments: January 2024 - DPUC Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 3. 24-013 Parking Commission Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: February 2024 - DPC Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 4. 24-014 Library Board Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: January 2024 - Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 5. 24-015 Duluth Seaway Port Authority Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: November 2023 - DSPA Minutes 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 FORSMAN (FINANCE) 6. 24-0176R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE CITY OF DULUTH TO PAY THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY $15,000 FOR ITS SUBROGATION CLAIM. Indexes: Attachments: Release This Resolution was adopted unanimously. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final March 11, 2024 BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 7. 24-0184R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE LAKE SUPERIOR ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY VICE PRESIDENT TOMANEK (PERSONNEL) 8. 24-0165R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE WORKER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 9. 24-0171R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREA CROUSE TO THE DULUTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 10. 24-0170R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRUEPANI INC., FOR A PITCHER AND WATER SAMPLING PROGRAM AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT FOR THE LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS TO MONITOR, RECORD AND TRACK WATER QUALITY DURING AND AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,400.00 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 11. 24-0186R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT L30475 WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC., FOR THE CROSS CITY TRAIL PHASE 3, IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,332.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $222,122.00. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final March 11, 2024 Attachments: Exhibit A MAP Amendment No. 3 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 24-0191R RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION 24-0103R REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM STANDARD FOR STATE AID OPERATION FOR PROJECT NO. SAP 069-600-050, CITY PROJECT NO. 1940. Indexes: Attachments: MAP This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 13. 24-0156R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A MINI-CALIBER UNMANNED ROBOTIC VEHICLE FROM ICOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,327.56 Indexes: Attachments: ICOR - Sole Source Letter ICOR - #QUO-06319-P1C7-4 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 14. 24-0173R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 48 PUBLIC SAFETY MOBILE (IN-CAR) RADIOS FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, THROUGH THEIR DISTRIBUTOR, BAYCOM, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,814.72. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 15. 24-0164R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR A GRANT OF UP TO $350,000 TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HILLSIDE SPORT COURT PARK PLAN. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 16. 24-0174R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE U.S. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final March 11, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GREAT LAKES NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE FOR A GRANT OF UP TO $455,000 TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE ST. LOUIS RIVER ESTUARY. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 17. 24-0177R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $144,430 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (EECBG) TO INSTALL ENERGY EFFICIENT WATER HEATERS IN CITY BUILDINGS. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 18. 24-0185R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM PIER B HOLDING LLC FOR PUBLIC RECREATIONAL, WALKWAY AND TRAIL PURPOSES OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR NOMINAL CONSIDERATION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution Exhibit 2-Resolution This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 19. 24-0187R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, TO UTILIZE CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO PERFORM A WATERSHED STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT IN KINGSBURY CREEK. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution re Amendment Exhibit 2-Resolution re Amendment This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 20. 24-0188R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT 24668 WITH THE GND DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE TO INCREASE FUNDING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SKATE PARK AT THE GARY NEW DULUTH RECREATION AREA. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final March 11, 2024 Attachments: First Amendment to GND Funding Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 21. 24-0189R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MINNESOTA HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $165,725 TO IMPLEMENT PORTIONS OF THE LAKEWALK INTERPRETIVE PLAN. Indexes: Attachments: Unexecuted MHS Contract - Lakewalk 28333 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 22. 24-0190R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF A NOTICE OF FEDERAL INTEREST RELATING TO THE DECC/GREAT LAKES AQUARIUM SEAWALL PROJECT. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 2-Resolution re Notice Exhibit 1-Resolution re Notice This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 23. 24-0192R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF A DECLARATION OVER CITY REAL ESTATE INTERESTS IN THE DECC/GREAT LAKES AQUARIUM SEAWALL IN CONNECTION WITH A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE DULUTH SEAWALL AND SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution re Declaration Exhibit 2-Resolution re Declaration This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 24. 24-0167R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VEIT & COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 2023 LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT - GARY City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final March 11, 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,884,762.00. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 25. 24-0168R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO JMF CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2023 LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT - LOWER LINCOLN PARK (WEST) NEIGHBORHOOD FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,678,805.71. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS Attest: Ian B. Johnson, City Clerk Passed: March 11, 2024 Approved: March 12, 2024 Roger Reiner, Mayor City of Duluth Page 7