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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, August 26, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Present: 7- Councilor Wendy Durrwachter, Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Lynn Nephew, Councilor Tara Swenson and President Roz Randorf Absent: 2- Councilor Azrin Awal and Vice President Terese Tomanek PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 24-040 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2024-08-12, Minutes These Minutes were approved. REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 2. 24-0630R 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. 3. 24-0631R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES TO VARIOUS LICENSEES. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C This Resolution was adopted. 4. 24-0658R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30559 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR AN INCREASE OF $8,700 AND A NEW AMOUNT OF $724,111. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 5. 24-0665R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT TO THE LAKE SUPERIOR STEELHEAD ASSOCIATION Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. 6. 24-0674R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES TO VARIOUS LICENSEES. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. BY VICE PRESIDENT TOMANEK (PERSONNEL) 7. 24-0667R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF LIFE SAFETY SUPERVISOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 8. 24-0669R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF WATER LAB CHEMIST, INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO WATER QUALITY COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 9. 24-0671R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR POLICE DATA OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 10. 24-0672R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR POLICE COMPLIANCE & RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 11. 24-0675R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JEROME City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 JOHNSON TO THE SEAWAY PORT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH. This Resolution was adopted. 12. 24-0676R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYA MATTKE TO THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY This Resolution was adopted. 13. 24-0677R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF STREET MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 14. 24-0690R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ADAM MCGILL TO THE DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 15. 24-0670R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF A DECLARATION AFFECTING A PORTION OF SIXTH AVENUE EAST AND NEARBY ALLEY BEING CONSTRUCTED OR IMPROVED AS PART OF THE REGIONAL EXCHANGE DISTRICT. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 This Resolution was adopted. 16. 24-0678R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE SUB-RECIPIENT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH LIFE HOUSE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES YOUTHPRISE HOMELESS YOUTH STIPEND PILOT PROGRAM TO ADD STANDARD STATE CONTRACT PROVISIONS. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Indexes: Attachments: Document A This Resolution was adopted. 17. 24-0679R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH YOUTHPRISE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ADD STANDARD STATE CONTRACT PROVISIONS. Indexes: Attachments: Document A This Resolution was adopted. 18. 24-0685R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH TO SHARE THE COST OF A SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPER POSITION, COORDINATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, AND ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE HRA FOR 50 PERCENT OF THE CITY’S PAYROLL AND BENEFITS EXPENSES FOR THE POSITION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 19. 24-0687R RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SUPPORT OF A JOB CREATION FUND APPLICATION IN CONNECTION WITH SOFIDEL AMERICA This Resolution was adopted. 20. 24-0688R RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF SOFIDEL AMERICA CORP. TO DEED FOR A MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND GRANT/REBATE OF UP TO $3.1 MILLION. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 21. 24-0644R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR THE 2025 CHIP SEAL PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF DULUTH. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 Attachments: City of Duluth - Cooperative Agreement - CP 0000-727546 (2025 Chip Seal) This Resolution was adopted. 22. 24-0660R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF WATER METER PARTS FROM BADGER METER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $152,119.42. This Resolution was adopted. 23. 24-0681R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTHLAND CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LLP FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER MAIN DESIGN SERVICES, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,450.00 Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 24. 24-0682R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION TO ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST OF CONSTRUCTING A RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON SYSTEM ALONG AIRPORT ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Agreement This Resolution was adopted. 25. 24-0683R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LAKEWOOD BUILDING REPAIRS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,820.00 This Resolution was adopted. 26. 24-0684R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE LIFT STATION 27, 40, and 3 REHAB PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,446.00. Indexes: Attachments: Lift Station Maps City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final August 26, 2024 This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 27. 24-0666R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EPC ENGINEERING & TESTING, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR DULUTH LAKEWALK PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $99,234.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 28. 24-040-O AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A-Street Ordinance This Ordinance was read for the first time. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 7