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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, June 10, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Present: 8- Councilor Azrin Awal, Councilor Wendy Durrwachter, Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Lynn Nephew, Vice President Terese Tomanek and President Roz Randorf Absent: 1- Councilor Tara Swenson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 24-030 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2024-05-28, Minutes This Minutes was approved. PUBLIC HEARING - Modification to Redevelopment Plan for Development District No. 17 - TIF District No. 37 - Incline Plaza Phase 1 This public hearing was held REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final June 10, 2024 REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (FINANCE) 2. 24-0431R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO INSURE CERTAIN DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY AND BOILER INSURANCE POLICIES. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A 2024 DAA Insurance Agreement.pdf This Resolution was adopted. BY VICE PRESIDENT TOMANEK (PERSONNEL) 3. 24-0461R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHAD RONCHETTI TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND COMMITTEE. This Resolution was adopted. 4. 24-0462R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE DULUTH CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 5. 24-0448R RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 AND ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 37-INCLINE PLAZA PHASE 1: REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT THEREIN AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR. Indexes: Attachments: TIF Plan.DEDA TIF 37 City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final June 10, 2024 A motion was made that this Resolution be adopted The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 7- Councilor Durrwachter, Councilor Forsman, Councilor Kennedy, Councilor Mayou, Councilor Nephew, Vice President Tomanek and President Randorf Nay: 1- Councilor Awal Absent: 1- Councilor Swenson 6. 24-0458R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH, AND ACCEPT $508,949 IN FUNDS FROM YOUTHPRISE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE YOUTHPRISE HOMELESS YOUTH STIPEND PILOT PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: Youthprise Contract for Services- Duluth This Resolution was adopted. 7. 24-0459R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LIFEHOUSE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH THE YOUTHPRISE HOMELESS YOUTH STIPEND PILOT PROGRAM. Indexes: Attachments: Subrecipient Agreement WFD and Life House This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 8. 24-0444R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR A LOAN FROM THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO NEW DULUTH LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PFA PROJECT 1690011-14) AS DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN APPLICATION. Indexes: Attachments: Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Application This Resolution was adopted. 9. 24-0446R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR A LOAN FROM THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE RALEIGH STREET AND CHESTER PARK ALLEY LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PFA PROJECT 1690011-18) AS City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final June 10, 2024 DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN APPLICATION. Indexes: Attachments: MPFA LSLR Application This Resolution was adopted. 10. 24-0447R RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CLOSURE OF 92nd AVENUE W. BETWEEN IDAHO STREET AND HILTON STREET. Indexes: Attachments: 92nd Ave W Closure Map This Resolution was adopted. 11. 24-0455R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SUPPORT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2023 LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT PROJECT - NEW DULUTH NEIGHBORHOOD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $295,030.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 12. 24-0424R RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF JARED FYLE V. TYLER LEIBFRIED AND THE CITY OF DULUTH, IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000.00 PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 13. 24-0432R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $115,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ALONG SKYLINE PARKWAY AND GRAND AVENUE IN DULUTH AS PART OF THE 2025 SAFE ROAD ZONE GRANT PROGRAM. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final June 10, 2024 Attachments: Document A - Grant Agreement This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 14. 24-0450R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAIL GRANTS-IN-AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. This Resolution was adopted. 15. 24-0451R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNUAL FUNDING APPLICATION TO SNOWMOBILE TRAIL GRANTS-IN-AID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. This Resolution was adopted. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 16. 24-021-O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A STREET EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF RICE LAKE OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS REAL PROPERTY AT THE RILEY ROAD TREE FARM FOR NOMINAL CONSIDERATION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Ordinance Exhibit 2-Ordinance This Ordinance was adopted. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS Attest: Ian B. Johnson, City Clerk Passed: June 10, 2024 Approved: June 11, 2024 Roger Reiner, Mayor City of Duluth Page 5