City Council

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 24, 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. 24-031 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2024-06-10, Minutes These Minutes were approved. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final June 24, 2024 OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (FINANCE) 2. 24-0489R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES DURING PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2023, TO JUNE 1, 2024. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 3. 24-0490R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF DELINQUENT UTILITY FEES DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2023, TO DECEMBER 31, 2023. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 4. 24-0491R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY WITH REGARD TO PROPERTY VIOLATIONS DURING PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2023, TO APRIL 1, 2024. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 5. 24-0466R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO ALTO PINO LLC Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. 6. 24-0467R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES TO VARIOUS LICENSEES. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final June 24, 2024 Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Attachment E This Resolution was adopted. 7. 24-0468R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE DESIGNATED SERVING AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ON-SALE CLUB LICENSE OF THE RIDGEVIEW COUNTRY CLUB Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. 8. 24-0469R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT TO THE IRVING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. 9. 24-0470R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE DESIGNATED SERVING AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES OF VARIOUS LICENSEES Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. BY VICE PRESIDENT TOMANEK (PERSONNEL) 10. 24-0495R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT PRENTICE TO THE SEAWAY PORT AUTHORITY. This Resolution was tabled. BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 11. 24-0493R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO ABATE NUISANCES BY REMOVAL OF TWO STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final June 24, 2024 BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF DULUTH AT A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $102,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Map This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 12. 24-0492R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH ADVANCED MASONRY RESTORATION, INC. FOR PARKING RAMP REHABILITATION REPAIRS AT VARIOUS CITY OF DULUTH PARKING RAMPS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $168,348.00. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 13. 24-0471R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VEIT & COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 2024 CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT - CITY WIDE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,299,965.00 Indexes: Attachments: 2196-Resolution Map This Resolution was adopted. 14. 24-0472R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A HOST SITE AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY GREENCORPS PROGRAM FOR THE 2024-2025 SERVICE YEAR. Indexes: Attachments: SampleAgreement_p-mgc2-09a This Resolution was adopted. 15. 24-0474R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRIOR APPROVAL OF A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF AN ESTIMATED 8100 SQUARE FEET OF AERIAL LIFT BRIDGE DECKING MATERIAL FROM FRONTIER GRATINGS FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00. This Resolution was adopted. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final June 24, 2024 16. 24-0475R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY AND THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AN INTERSECTION CONTROL EVALUATION OF HAINES ROAD, AIRPORT ROAD AND GRINDEN DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DULUTH. Indexes: Attachments: City of Duluth & Duluth Airport Authority - Cooperative - CP 0091-860958 project 2241 Resolution Map This Resolution was adopted. 17. 24-0482R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR A LOAN FROM THE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WOODLAND BOOSTER STATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE LOAN APPLICATION. Indexes: Attachments: Loan Application Map This Resolution was adopted. 18. 24-0486R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE FAIRMONT NEIGHBORHOOD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $368,715.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 19. 24-0487R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE LINCOLN NEIGHBORHOOD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $332,070.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 20. 24-0436R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final June 24, 2024 OF THREE DOCUMENTS AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY RECENTLY ACQUIRED FROM PARK HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION IN THE MORLEY HEIGHTS/PARKVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1-Resolution Exhibit 2-Resolution Exhibit 3-Resolution Exhibit 4-Resolution Exhibit 5-Resolution This Resolution was adopted. 21. 24-0452R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH RDG PLANNING & DESIGN, INC FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN ATHLETIC VENUES REINVESTMENT INITIATIVE ACTION PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $383,500. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Agreement and Proposal This Resolution was adopted. 22. 24-0465R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, ACTING THROUGH ITS MINITEX INFORMATION NETWORK, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATEWIDE DISCOVERY AND INTERLIBRARY LOAN SYSTEM FACILITATING INTERLIBRARY LOANS. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 23. 24-0481R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE BOARD OF SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES HABITAT ENHANCEMENT LANDSCAPE PROGRAM FOR A GRANT OF UP TO $240,354 TO RESTORE HABITAT IN HARTLEY NATURAL AREA. This Resolution was adopted. 24. 24-0483R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO THE RIGHT-OF-ENTRY WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ALLOW FOR CONTINUED USE OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN CANAL PARK IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES OF City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final June 24, 2024 AMERICA. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 This Resolution was adopted. 25. 24-0488R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION FOR A LICENSE TO USE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN MORGAN PARK AND GARY-NEW DULUTH FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 26. 24-025-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY 6 ACRES FROM MIXED USE BUSINESS PARK (MU-B) TO AP (AIRPORT) ON LAND CURRENTLY USED FOR AIRPORT OPERATIONS AT DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Indexes: Attachments: PL 24-029 Attachment 1 This Ordinance was read for the first time. 27. 24-023-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO MAKE LANGUAGE GENDER NEUTRAL, UPDATE BUILDING CODE REFERENCES, AND CORRECT TERMINOLOGY. This Ordinance was read for the first time. 28. 24-024-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-5, OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING APPEAL BOARD TO NINE MEMBERS. City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final June 24, 2024 This Ordinance was read for the first time. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS Attest: Ian B. Johnson, City Clerk Passed: June 24, 2024 Approved: June 26, 2024 Roger Reiner, Mayor City of Duluth Page 8