City of Duluth - Meeting of City Council on 12/17/2018 at 7:00 PM

18-241

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-241
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Duluth City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: approved
Result:

18-240

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-240
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Other Officers Report
Title: MN Department of Health Lead Copper Report
Action:
Result:

18-239

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-239
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority Meeting Minutes
Action: received
Result:

18-0763R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0763R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AFFIRMING DECISION OF THE BUILDING APPEAL BOARD AND CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL TO REQUIRE CHESTER CREEK HOUSING COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION TO OBTAIN A RENTAL LICENSE FOR ITS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1306 EAST SECOND STREET.
Action: tabled
Result:

18-0764R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0764R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION REVERSING DECISION OF THE BUILDING APPEAL BOARD AND CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL TO REQUIRE CHESTER CREEK HOUSING COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION TO OBTAIN A RENTAL LICENSE FOR ITS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1306 EAST SECOND STREET.
Action: tabled
Result:

18-0788R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0788R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2019 FEE SCHEDULE FOR LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0847R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0847R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF GENERAL BANKING, RETAIL LOCKBOX AND PURCHASING CARD SERVICES TO U.S. BANK, AND MERCHANT CARD SERVICES TO NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0828R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0828R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT 23359 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR NEW WORLD SYSTEMS SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR YEAR 2019 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $209,001.92.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0836R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0836R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2019 TRACKLESS MT7 MUNICIPAL TRACTOR AND TWO SNOW BLOWERS FROM MACQUEEN EQUIPTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $187,562.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0840R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0840R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SERVICE STATION FUELS FOR 2019 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $968,700.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0841R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0841R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) PARTS, SUPPLIES AND LABOR FOR 2019 FROM ZIEGLER, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $195,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0846R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0846R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30022 WITH TRC ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DULUTH LAKEWALK AND SHORELINE DAMAGE FOR AN INCREASE OF $225,122 AND A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $767,888.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0851R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0851R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF LYNN NEPHEW TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF DULUTH.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0855R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0855R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE FOSHAY TO THE LIBRARY BOARD
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0833R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:05 GMT

File #: 18-0833R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN - FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE CAMPUS AREA, CITY OWNED PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE DRIVE, TRINITY ROAD AND SOUTH ARLINGTON AVENUE INTERSECTION.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0842R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0842R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 17, REMOVING PARCELS FROM TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 22 AND FROM A PLEDGE AGREEMENT, AND ESTABLISHING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 31: VOYAGEUR LAKEWALK INN AND ADOPTING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

18-0843R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0843R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND NORTHSTAR DEVELOPMENT INTERESTS, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VOYAGEUR LAKEWALK INN MIXED USE PROJECT.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

18-0849R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0849R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF DULUTH PARTICIPATE IN THE HUD PUBLIC OFFERING AS PART OF THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO REFINANCE THE EXISTING NOTE OR OTHER OBLIGATION IN THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $10,000,000, FOR THE VILLAGE PLACE APARTMENTS
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0850R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0850R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ADOPTING AS APPENDIX F, TWIN PORTS INTERCHANGE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EVALUATION PROCESS SUMMARY.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0839R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0839R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD PRIMARY ELECTION, AND THE NOVEMBER 5, 2019, MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD GENERAL ELECTION.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0856R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0856R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION SETTING THE CITY OF DULUTH’S PRIORITIES FOR THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0857R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0857R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0858R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0858R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH FRYBERGER, BUCHANAN, SMITH AND FREDERICK, P.A., FOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $64,500.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0816R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0816R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH LAKE SUPERIOR CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINE IN LINE INSPECTION PROJECT, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $28,498.50 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $62,956.50.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0827R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0827R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR THE 2019 SCRUB SEAL PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0837R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0837R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CORE & MAIN FOR SUPPLYING 3,650 FEET OF HDPE WATER MAIN PIPE FOR THE SUPERIOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $258,237.50.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0838R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0838R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEM THERMAL ENERGY HOT WATER RATE FOR EASTERN CANAL PARK.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0844R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0844R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION REVISING THE LIST OF HIGH PRIORITY BRIDGES IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0848R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0848R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND CONTRACT 22091 WITH VENTURE FUELS FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF COAL TO DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR 2019 FOR AN ESTIMATED $615,264.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0835R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0835R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $410,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME TASK FORCE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0724R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0724R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR A GRANT OF $13,600 FOR CONTROL OF INVASIVE KNOTWEED AND WILD PARSNIP ON CITY LANDS.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0831R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0831R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTINE PENNEY FOR GRANT WRITING AND RESEARCH SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0832R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-0832R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $600,000 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT TO BUILD SEGMENT III OF THE CROSS CITY TRAIL FROM IRVING PARK TO KEENE CREEK PARK.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-067-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-067-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE DRIVE, TRINITY ROAD AND SOUTH ARLINGTON AVENUE INTERSECTION FROM RESIDENTIAL - TRADITIONAL (R-1) TO MIXED USE - INSTITUTIONAL (MU-I), IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S FUTURE LAND USE MAP.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

18-059-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-059-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2019.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-060-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-060-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC UTILITIES, AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISE FUNDS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-062-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-062-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 41-23 AND 41-24 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, REGARDING PURCHASING THRESHOLDS.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-063-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-063-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VERIZON WIRELESS A CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR ONE SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITY ON A MINNESOTA POWER POLE IN THE PLATTED STREET RIGHT OF WAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF TRINITY ROAD AND MALL DRIVE.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-064-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-064-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 39.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VERIZON WIRELESS A CONCURRENT USE PERMIT FOR ONE SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITY ON A CITY OF DULUTH POLE IN THE PLATTED STREET RIGHT OF WAY OF MAPLE GROVE ROAD, BETWEEN BURNING TREE ROAD AND MALL DRIVE.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-065-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-065-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY NORTH OF WEST ARROWHEAD ROAD, SOUTH OF MARYLAND STREET, BETWEEN KENWOOD AVENUE AND DODGE AVENUE, FROM RESIDENTIAL-TRADITIONAL (R-1) TO RESIDENTIAL-URBAN (R-2).
Action: failed
Result:

18-066-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-066-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 41.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY SOUTH OF WEST ARROWHEAD ROAD AND NORTHEAST OF THE KENWOOD SHOPPING CENTER FROM RESIDENTIAL-TRADITIONAL (R-1) to MIXED USE-NEIGHBORHOOD (MU-N), PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF WEST ARROWHEAD ROAD BETWEEN WARREN AVENUE AND DODGE AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL-URBAN (R-2) TO (MU-N) MIXED USE-NEIGHBORHOOD, AND BETWEEN KENWOOD AVENUE AND KENWOOD ALLEY FROM WEST CLEVELAND STREET TO WEST TOLEDO STREET FROM RESIDENTIAL-TRADITIONAL (R-1) TO MIXED USE-NEIGHBORHOOD (MU-N).
Action: adopted
Result:

18-061-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:31:06 GMT

File #: 18-061-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 42.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DULUTH CITY CODE SECTION 29A-27 TO EXCLUDE HOUSING COOPERATIVES FROM HOUSING CODE RENTAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass