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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, March 10, 2025 6:00 PM Council Chamber ROLL CALL Present: 9- Councilor Azrin Awal, Councilor Wendy Durrwachter, Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Janet Kennedy, Councilor Mike Mayou, Councilor Roz Randorf, Councilor Tara Swenson, Vice President Lynn Nephew and President Terese Tomanek PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 25-011 Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council Indexes: Attachments: 2025-02-24 A motion was made by Councilor Forsman to approve the Minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilor Randorf. The motion was passed unanimously. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2. 25-012 City of Duluth Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes Indexes: City of Duluth Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 Attachments: January 2025 - Duluth Public Utilities Commission Minutes January 2025 - Library Board Minutes This Board or Commission Report was received. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Lee Stuart and Jordon Johnson spoke regarding a Town Hall or Public Meeting discussing the current political climate. Geoff Schumacher and Cheyenne Pyan spoke regarding skywalk safety. Duluth Sister Cities spoke to creating a more robust program. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilor Randorf to pass the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilor Swenson. The motion passed unanimously. BY COUNCILOR FORSMAN (FINANCE) 3. 25-0072R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH VISIT DULUTH Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 4. 25-0194R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE AT THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $350,000. This Resolution was adopted. 5. 25-0195R 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 This Resolution was adopted. City of Duluth Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 BY COUNCILOR DURRWACHTER (PURCHASING & LICENSING) 6. 25-0153R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SANDING BODY EQUIPMENT FROM BERT’S TRUCK EQUIPMENT OF MOORHEAD, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $232,274.00. This Resolution was adopted. 7. 25-0154R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SANDING BODY EQUIPMENT FROM BERT’S TRUCK EQUIPMENT OF MOORHEAD, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $173,494.00. This Resolution was adopted. 8. 25-0155R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SANDING BODY EQUIPMENT FROM BERT’S TRUCK EQUIPMENT OF MOORHEAD, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $173,494.00. This Resolution was adopted. 9. 25-0188R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SFM RISK SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $72,312. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 10. 25-0189R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE OF T-BONZ BAR AND GRILL. Indexes: Attachments: 2025-02-27, Transfer App, T-Bonz_Redacted This Resolution was adopted. 11. 25-0190R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY EXPANSIONS OF THE DESIGNATED SERVING AREA FOR VARIOUS LICENSES. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 Attachments: 2025-02-13, Temp Expan, Lemon's reef temp. expansion - Bent Paddle Festiversary (5.10.25) Fitger's Expansion App This Resolution was adopted. 12. 25-0191R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR VARIOUS LICENSEES. Indexes: Attachments: 2025-02-26, Ecolibrium3 Temp App temp on-sale, Duluth Air Show temp. liquor app Stella Maris Academy - 5.30.25 temp. on-sale, Oktoberfest This Resolution was adopted. 13. 25-0192R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS ON - SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES. Indexes: Attachments: 2023-09-22, Application, On Sale Liquor, Altitude of Duluth 2025-02-26, App, On Sale, Wild Rose Company This Resolution was adopted. 14. 25-0193R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATIONS FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING. Indexes: Attachments: Irving - Tavern App Off Site Permit LSSA 4-12-25 This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR AWAL (PERSONNEL) 15. 25-0161R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHIAMAKA ENEMUOH TO THE DULUTH ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. This Resolution was adopted. 16. 25-0162R RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ANNA BAILEY TO THE DULUTH ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. City of Duluth Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 This Resolution was adopted. BY VICE PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 17. 25-0158R RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 25D-13 AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $75,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A This Resolution was adopted. 18. 25-0159R RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 25D-12 AUTHORIZING DEDA TO EXPEND UP TO $252,200 FOR PHASE 2 OF A TWO-PHASE BUILDING DEMOLITION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $252,200. This Resolution was adopted. 19. 25-0163R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL ENDOWMENT OF DULUTH LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit A Third Amendment to DLEF Agreement This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR MAYOU (PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES) 20. 25-0134R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MINNCOMM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2025 GAS BLANKET PROJECT FOR MAINS AND SERVICES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,110,895.00. This Resolution was adopted. 21. 25-0151R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS OF DULUTH, INC FOR THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE REPAIRS AND RESTORATION BRIDGE NO. 69509 OVER I-35 IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,200. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 Attachments: Resolution Map This Resolution was adopted. 22. 25-0164R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM DANIEL SCHWARCZ AND TAMAR RESNICK OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 23. 25-0165R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 24. 25-0166R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM NANCY J. KALINA, LAURIE M. K. CHRISTIAN, F/K/A LAURIE M. KALINA AND BENJAMIN C. CHRISTIAN OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 25. 25-0167R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM HORACE E. KAHLBAUGH AND LORETTA H. KAHLBAUGH OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 26. 25-0168R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET City of Duluth Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM ALLAN F. PRESTON AND NANCY PRESTON OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 27. 25-0169R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM MATTHEW PODGORSEK OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 28. 25-0170R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM DEBRA K. JAMES UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 29. 25-0171R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM CHRISTINE JEAN FORD AND SHAWN HENRY FORD OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 30. 25-0172R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES FROM DAN L. BOWMAN AND DONNA BOWMAN OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE DULUTH HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD, AT NO COST TO THE CITY. Indexes: City of Duluth Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 Attachments: Exhibit 1 This Resolution was adopted. 31. 25-0178R RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACT L30735 WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WEST SUPERIOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $498,551.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $2,909,551.00. Indexes: Attachments: Superior St Project Map W. Superior St. Design Amendment This Resolution was adopted. 32. 25-0179R RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES, INC. FOR THE 2025 LEAD WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT - LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,545,940.50. This Resolution was adopted. 33. 25-0183R RESOLUTION TO RESCIND PRIOR PARKING RESOLUTIONS FOR WEST SUPERIOR STREET FROM CARLTON STREET TO WEST MICHIGAN STREET, ESTABLISH NO PARKING ZONES ON WEST SUPERIOR STREET FROM CARLTON STREET TO WEST MICHIGAN STREET, AND RESTRICT ALL PARKING TO PARALLEL PARKING ON WEST SUPERIOR STREET FROM 22ND AVENUE WEST TO 19TH AVENUE WEST EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION OF PROPER SIGNS. Indexes: Attachments: Superior St Parking Map This Resolution was adopted. 34. 25-0184R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH SIR LINES-A-LOT, LLC. FOR SKYLINE PARKWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $92,919.00. This Resolution was adopted. BY COUNCILOR SWENSON (RECREATION, LIBRARIES & AUTHORITIES) City of Duluth Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 35. 25-0150R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR A GRANT OF UP TO $350,000 TO SUPPORT REHABILITATION OF PARK INFRASTRUCTURE AT NORTON PARK. This Resolution was adopted. 36. 25-0152R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ACCRUENT, LLC. FOR WORK ORDER SOFTWARE FOR A TOTAL OF $44,702.50. 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 VICE PRESIDENT NEPHEW (PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 37. 25-002-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING UDC SECTION 50-18; NATURAL RESOURCES OVERLAY, SEC 50-20; USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PARK AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, SEC 50-33.2; SITE DESIGN FOR PLATS, TABLE 50-35-1 PROCEDURES SUMMARY TABLE; SEC 50-37; ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS, SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL AND VARIANCES, SEC 50-38.2; PROVISIONS FOR NON-CONFORMITIES IN FLOODPLAINS, AND ARTICLE 6; DEFINITIONS. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 Attachment 2 This Ordinance was read for the first time. 38. 25-003-O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING UDC SECTION 50-41.16; PRINCIPAL USE DEFINITION. Indexes: Attachments: Attachment 1 This Ordinance was read for the first time. City of Duluth Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final March 10, 2025 COUNCILOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR PREVIEW OF UPCOMING BUSINESS This meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. City of Duluth Page 10