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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, September 23, 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. 24-045 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council These Minutes were approved. PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS 2. 24-044 Conflict of Interest Notice Indexes: City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final September 23, 2024 Attachments: Conflict of Interest Notice to Council This Other Officers Report was received. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RESOLUTIONS TABLED BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (FINANCE) 3. 24-0703R RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2025. Indexes: Attachments: Motion to Amend - Awal (Amendment was withdrawn) This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 4. 24-0704R RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, FOR THE YEAR 2025. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Motion to Amend - Awal & Nephew: Passed unanimously This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 5. 24-0705R RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL PARKS FUND LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2025. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 6. 24-0730R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final September 23, 2024 COMBINATION WINE & BEER LICENSE TO EL OASIS DEL NORTE, LLC. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 7. 24-0731R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE DESIGNATED SERVING AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES OF VARIOUS LICENSEES Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A Attachment B This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 8. 24-0734R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TKDA FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2025 STREET PRESERVATION PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $369,072.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 9. 24-0736R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES WITH THE DULUTH CLINIC, LTD. OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS REAL PROPERTY IN THE EAST HILLSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR NOMINAL CONSIDERATION. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) 10. 24-0732R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH N. HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE i2 DATA PROCESSING SOFTWARE FOR ONE YEAR AT A TOTAL COST OF $2,206.92. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final September 23, 2024 Attachments: Document A - Software Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 11. 24-0733R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF) FOR CITY OF DULUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE ATF TASK FORCE AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF REIMBURSEMENT MONIES FROM ATF FOR OVERTIME SALARY AND OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN PROVIDING RESOURCES TO ASSIST ATF IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS. Indexes: Attachments: Document A - ATF Memoramdum of Agreement This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 12. 24-0746R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PASSPORT LABS, INC. FOR CONTINUED ACCESS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PASSPORT PLATFORM, AN APPLICATION FOR PROCESSING THE CITY’S PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND MOBILE PAY PARKING SERVICES. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 13. 24-0748R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,600 FOR THE 2025 TOWARDS ZERO DEATHS PROJECT AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE SUPERIOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT TEAM PARTNER AGENCIES FOR SERVICES UNDER THE GRANT. Indexes: Attachments: Document A - GrantAgreement Document B - Partner Agreement Exhibit B - Enforcement Calendar This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 14. 24-0765R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DULUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE RESCUE MAPPING SOFTWARE NAMED SARTOPO, ALSO KNOWN AS CALTOPO. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final September 23, 2024 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 15. 24-0729R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30720 WITH CORVAL CONSTRUCTORS FOR THE CITY HALL MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL-PLUMBING PROJECT, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $47,953.00 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,737,097.00. This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 16. 24-0739R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30505 WITH CONFLUENCE INC. FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AND CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE DULUTH SEAWALL, BAYWALK AND HARBOR PLAZA PROJECT, FOR AN INCREASE OF $36,760.00 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $636,270.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 17. 24-0740R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30511 WITH AMI CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE DULUTH SEAWALL, BAYWALK, AND HARBOR DRIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECT FOR AN INCREASE OF $370,480.00 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,460,920.25. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 18. 24-0747R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAKE SUPERIOR COASTAL PROGRAM GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR FUNDS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A PARK POINT RECREATION AREA PLAN. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final September 23, 2024 This Resolution was adopted unanimously. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 19. 24-0766R RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSES TO BLACKLIST BREWING Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A Attachment B This Resolution was adopted unanimously. BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (FINANCE) 20. 24-0738R RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY, FOR THE YEAR 2025. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 21. 24-0761R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR ADVANCE OF CERTAIN COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 22: FIRST STREET MEDICAL FACILITES DEVELOPMENT This Resolution was adopted unanimously. 22. 24-0770R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR INVESTMENT IN THE DULUTH COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR 2025. Indexes: Attachments: Document A Exhibit City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final September 23, 2024 This Resolution was adopted. BY PRESIDENT RANDORF (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 23. 24-0742R RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF SERVICE CHARGES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT. This Resolution was tabled. 24. 24-0743R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE GREATER DOWNTOWN COUNCIL TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was tabled. 25. 24-0744R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GREATER DOWNTOWN COUNCIL, D/B/A DOWNTOWN DULUTH, SETTING FORTH THE ESTABLISHED LEVEL OF SERVICES FOR THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT. Indexes: Attachments: Document A This Resolution was tabled. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY PRESIDENT RANDORF (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 26. 24-042-O AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Ordinance was read for the first time. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (PUBLIC SAFETY) City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final September 23, 2024 27. 24-043-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33, ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 97.1, 97.2, 97.3, 97.5, 97.6, OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE AND REPEALING CHAPTER 33, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 97.7 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE RELATED TO A SNOW EMERGENCY TO CARRY OUT SNOWPLOWING. Indexes: Attachments: Snow Parking Emergency Resolution This Ordinance was read for the first time. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 28. 24-041-O AN ORDINANCE DEDICATING REAL PROPERTY AS PARK PROPERTY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A-Ordinance Exhibit B-Ordinance This Ordinance was adopted. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 8