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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, December 16, 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. 24-055 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2024-11-25, Minutes 2024-12-09, Minutes This Minutes was approved. PUBLIC HEARING REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS FROM OTHER OFFICERS City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. 24-056 City of Duluth Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes Indexes: Attachments: November 2024 - NRC Minutes October 2024 - Library Board MInutes November 2024 - DPC Minutes This Board or Commission Report was adopted. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES REPORTS OF COUNCIL OPEN ISSUES OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 3. 24-0978R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HCM ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PRE-DESIGN PHASE OF A CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,250. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 4. 24-0981R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SAND CREEK EAP, LLC FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR CITY OF DULUTH AND DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,911.67 Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 5. 24-0982R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A HOOK MOUNT BODY AND SNOW PACKAGE EQUIPMENT FROM BERT’S TRUCK EQUIPMENT OF MOORHEAD, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 OF $221,387.00 This Resolution was adopted. 6. 24-0983R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT TO THE PORTMAN RECREATION ASSOCIATION Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. 7. 24-0984R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT TO THE IRVING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. 8. 24-0985R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE DESIGNATED SERVING AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES OF VARIOUS LICENSEES Indexes: Attachments: Attachment A This Resolution was adopted. 9. 24-1002R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WEX BANK FOR CIRCLE K SERVICE STATION FUELS FOR 2025 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,300,000. This Resolution was adopted. BY VICE PRESIDENT TOMANEK (PERSONNEL) 10. 24-0990R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF FIREFIGHTER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 11. 24-0993R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF LATERAL FIREFIGHTER. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 12. 24-1003R RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & DEDA AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 13. 24-1008R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH CITY ADMINISTRATOR DAVID W. MONTGOMERY EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATE TO FEBRUARY 15, 2025. Indexes: Attachments: Document A This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 14. 24-0986R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPT $1,023,146.24 IN FUNDS FROM ST. LOUIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND DIVERSIONARY WORK PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. Indexes: Attachments: City of Duluth 2025 MFIP-DWP Contract 17807 This Resolution was adopted. 15. 24-1004R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND UTILITY WORK AS PART OF THE DULUTH REGIONAL EXCHANGE DISTRICT TO INCREASE THE TOTAL AMOUNT FROM $10,423,182.78 UP TO $11,179,576.78. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 16. 24-1013R RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 24D-53 AUTHORIZING DEDA TO EXPEND UP TO $967,000.00 FORDEMOLITION OF THE SHOPPER’S RAMP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $967,000.00. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 17. 24-0980R RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 19-0764 AND PROHIBITING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON PIEDMONT AVENUE FROM WEST FIRST STREET TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 53. Indexes: Attachments: Piedmont Ave - Trucks Prohibited This Resolution was adopted. 18. 24-0989R RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A “NO PARKING” ZONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF JUNCTION AVENUE FROM COLLEGE STREET TO EAST BUFFALO STREET, ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF EAST BUFFALO STREET FROM JUNCTION AVENUE TO WEST ST. MARIE STREET, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST ST. MARIE STREET FROM EAST BUFFALO STREET TO CARVER AVENUE,ON BOTH SIDES OF WEST ST. MARIE STREET FROM CARVER AVENUE TO WOODLAND AVENUE, ON BOTH SIDES OF EAST ST. MARIE STREET FROM WOODLAND AVENUE TO VERMILLION ROAD, AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WEST COLLEGE STREET FROM JUNCTION AVENUE TO WOODLAND AVENUE. Indexes: Attachments: No Parking Zones This Resolution was adopted. 19. 24-0991R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MIDWEST ENERGY RESOURCES COMPANY FOR THE STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF COAL TO DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 20. 24-0994R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, A DIVISION OF MATHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE UPPER LAKESIDE WATER INTERCONNECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,155,180.00. Indexes: Attachments: 1741_Awarding Resolution Map This Resolution was adopted. 21. 24-0995R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HAWKINS, INC FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS IN YEAR 2025 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $456,254.60. This Resolution was adopted. 22. 24-0996R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THUNDER BAY CHEMICALS LTD FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF 160,000 GALLONS OF LIQUID ALUMINUM SULFATE IN YEAR 2025 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $243,408.00. This Resolution was adopted. 23. 24-1000R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON CONSENT UNDER SECTION 1414 (G) OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 5 RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, 42 U.S.C. SECTION 300G-3(G). Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 24. 24-0757R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L31036 WITH ALLIIANCE FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR SPIRIT MOUNTAIN UPPER CHALET (PHASE 2) FOR AN INCREASE OF $2,135,020.00 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,160,020.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 This Resolution was adopted. 25. 24-0979R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADDITION OF 69 PARCELS TO THE ST. LOUIS RIVER NATURAL AREA. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 26. 24-1001R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO 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 Exhibit 2 This Resolution was adopted. END OF CONSENT AGENDA The following entitled resolutions are also to be considered: BY PRESIDENT RANDORF (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) 27. 24-0987R RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF DULUTH’S 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. This Resolution was adopted as amended. 28. 24-0988R RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES FOR 2025. Indexes: Attachments: Motion to Amend: Mayou (passed unanimously) Motion to Amend: Tomanek, Awal and Mayou (passed unanimously) This Resolution was adopted as amended. 29. 24-1012R RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES NOT TO City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 EXCEED $80,000. Indexes: Attachments: Document A This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 30. 24-0992R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE BAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK WITH THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER (DECC) FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $443,081.00. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. ORDINANCES TABLED BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 31. 24-055-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 48-28 AND ADDING NEW SECTION 48-28.1 TO THE DULUTH CITY CODE [REPLACEMENT]. This Ordinance was adopted. The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the first time: BY COUNCILOR AWAL (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) 32. 24-072-O ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT FEDERAL AND STATE OF MINNESOTA GRANTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DULUTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND SKY HARBOR AIRPORT AND TO EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY FOR YEAR 2025. This Ordinance was read for the first time. City of Duluth Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final December 16, 2024 The following entitled ordinances are to be read for the second time: BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (FINANCE) 33. 24-062-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2025. This Ordinance was adopted. 34. 24-065-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL PARKS FUND LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2025. This Ordinance was adopted. 35. 24-069-O AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY, FOR THE YEAR 2025. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit B Exhibit A This Ordinance was adopted. 36. 24-071-O AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC UTILITIES, AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. This Ordinance was adopted. COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS City of Duluth Page 9