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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 8, 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. 24-019 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2024-03-25, Minutes These Minutes were approved. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. 24-020 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final April 8, 2024 Indexes: Attachments: February 2024 - DPUC Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. 3. 24-021 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Resolution: 24PUC-001 Indexes: Attachments: 24PUC-001 This Board or Commission Report was received. 4. 24-022 Duluth Parking Commission Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: March 2024 - DPC 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 Consent Agenda passed unanimously. BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (FINANCE) 5. 24-0266R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR MAY 1, 2024 TO APRIL 30, 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,089,724 FOR THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B This Resolution was adopted. BY VICE PRESIDENT TOMANEK (PERSONNEL) 6. 24-0240R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF SANDY HOFF TO THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final April 8, 2024 This Resolution was adopted. 7. 24-0255R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR APPLICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 8. 24-0256R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR, INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FOREPERSON, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 9. 24-0257R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 10. 24-0258R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 11. 24-0261R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING REAPPOINTMENTS TO DULUTH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. This Resolution was adopted. City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final April 8, 2024 12. 24-0275R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS TO CITY OF DULUTH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 13. 24-0259R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPT A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,376.08 FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, ACTING THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE WEEKLY REQUIRED RECEPTION AND CAREERLAB DUTIES FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2024 - DECEMBER 31, 2024. Indexes: Attachments: 84036_Contract-Amendment_DULUTH AMENDMENT JOINT POWERS 1-1 - PE This Resolution was adopted. 14. 24-0268R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM JAMES D. MCCAULEY IN THE LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FOR $5,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution Exhibit 2-Resolution This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 15. 24-0274R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A $42,543 GRANT AWARD FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, TO BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FIFTY PERCENT OF THE WAGES PAID TO COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN THE PATHWAY TO POLICING PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: Document A - Grant Agreement This Resolution was adopted. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final April 8, 2024 BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 16. 24-0263R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ULLAND BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE 2024 STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 2090, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,181,240.00 Indexes: Attachments: 2090 STREET MAPS This Resolution was adopted. 17. 24-0269R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT L30885 WITH MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, INCLUDING SURVEY, LAYOUT, CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2024 STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $619,880.53 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $989,622.23. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 18. 24-0271R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO JMF CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2024 CITYWIDE PATCH AND SIDEWALK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,635.14 This Resolution was adopted. 19. 24-0273R A RESOLUTION TO TEMPORARILY ESTABLISH PERMIT APPLICATION FEES RELATED TO LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 20. 24-0215R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ASTROTURF CORPORATION FOR BROWN TURF REPLACEMENT AT WADE STADIUM FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $261,836.00. Indexes: Attachments: AstroTurf Wade Infield Turf Proposal This Resolution was adopted. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final April 8, 2024 21. 24-0265R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,474.93 FOR LIFEGUARDING SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE CITY’S PARK POINT BEACH HOUSE AND RECREATION AREA DURING THE 2024 OPERATING SEASON. Indexes: Attachments: 2024 Lifeguard Agreement This Resolution was adopted. 22. 24-0267R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HARTLEY NATURE CENTER CORPORATION FOR EXPANSION OF THE BUILDING LEASED BY THE CORPORATION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF PARK AMENITIES. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution re 2nd Amendment to DA This Resolution was adopted. 23. 24-0270R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PLANT-A-LOT COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM (D/B/A DULUTH COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM) FOR USE OF MULTIPLE, VACANT REAL PROPERTIES TO OPERATE ITS COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution This Resolution was adopted. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 24. 24-001-O ORDINANCE TO RENAME PLATTED JAMES STREET TO KATHERINE LANE. Indexes: Attachments: PL 23-162 Final Plat This Ordinance was adopted. City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final April 8, 2024 25. 24-006-O AN ORDINANCE GRANTING ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER A CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR A STOOP ALONG 13TH AVE E. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 This Ordinance was adopted. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 26. 24-005-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 49, ARTICLE I, SEC. 49-4, OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO INCLUDE THE USE OF CROSSBOW AS AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY’S AGENT. This Ordinance was adopted. 27. 24-004-O ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE VII, SEC. 6-77, OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO CLARIFY WHEN HUNTING WITH A CROSSBOW IS ALLOWED. This Ordinance was adopted. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS Attest: Ian B. Johnson, City Clerk Passed: April 8, 2024 Approved: April 9, 2024 Roger Reiner, Mayor City of Duluth Page 7