City of Duluth - Meeting of City Council on 1/23/2023 at 7:00 PM

23-012

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-012
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Duluth City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: approved
Result:

23-011

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-011
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Informational Report
Title: Unmanned Aerial Systems Policy (UAS)
Action: received
Result:

23-008

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-008
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: Duluth Parking Commission Meeting Minutes
Action: received
Result:

23-009

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-009
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Action: received
Result:

23-010

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-010
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Action: received
Result:

23-007

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-007
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Informational Report
Title: Pre-Business Subsidy Report
Action: received
Result:

23-0084R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0084R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL $35,000 TO THE MINNEAPOLIS-DULUTH/SUPERIOR PASSENGER RAIL ALLIANCE TO BE USED FOR LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS IN ST. PAUL.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0008R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0008R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) PARTS, SUPPLIES AND LABOR FOR 2023 FROM ZIEGLER, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0009R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0009R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) PARTS, SUPPLIES AND LABOR FOR 2023 FROM MID-STATE TRUCK SERVICE, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $185,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0045R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0045R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO VARIOUS LICENSEES.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0046R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0046R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF AN ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE MINNESOTA BALLET.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0067R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0067R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MOLLY FLOEN TO THE SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0055R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0055R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), HOME PROGRAM (HOME), AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM (ESG) PROGRAM FUNDS.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0056R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0056R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM YEAR, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0057R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0057R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM YEAR, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0058R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0058R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS PROGRAM (ESG) FUNDING FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM YEAR, AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS, AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0059R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0059R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPROGRAMMING OF $7,000 OF FUNDS FROM 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND $739.26 FROM THE 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE DULUTH PROPERTY REHAB PROGRAM.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0060R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0060R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPROGRAMMING OF $23,628.03 OF HOME FUNDS FROM THE 2020 HOME PROGRAM FOR THE HOMELESS RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DULUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY TO THE 2023 COMMUNITY LAND TRUST NEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM OPERATED BY ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0061R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0061R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPROGRAMMING OF $16,000 OF ESG FUNDS FROM 2022 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM FOR THE 2023 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM SAFE HAVEN SHELTER PROGRAM.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0062R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0062R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPROGRAMMING OF $22,438.71 OF EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG-CV1) FUNDS FROM THE HRA EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM TO THE SAFE HAVEN SHELTER PROGRAM.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0063R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0063R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARROWHEAD ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AGENCY PROVIDING STAFFING SERVICES AT THE DULUTH CAREERFORCE CENTER.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0075R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0075R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROVIDING STAFFING SERVICES AT THE DULUTH CAREERFORCE CENTER.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0064R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0064R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH FRYBERGER, BUCHANAN, SMITH AND FREDERICK, P.A., FOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $72,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0006R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0006R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR UTILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0012R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0012R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALK ADJACENT TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 23 FROM 1.35 MILES EAST OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 210 TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 39 WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS UNDER STATE PROJECT NO. 6910-105 (T.H. 23=185), MNDOT CONTRACT NO. 1051989.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0040R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0040R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 9,500 TONS OF ROAD SALT FROM MORTON SALT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $583,277.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0047R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0047R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $150,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0053R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0053R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PRE-INSULATED PIPE, FITTINGS, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE 1ST AVENUE EAST RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM ARMOUR VALVE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $319,265.10.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0054R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0054R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT ENGINEERING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0065R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:17 GMT

File #: 23-0065R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, TO PROVIDE BACKUP POWER TO THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0066R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0066R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EPC ENGINEERING & TESTING, FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $150,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0068R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0068R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TWIN PORTS TESTING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $150,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0069R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0069R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0070R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0070R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEY AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $50,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0074R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0074R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE-YEAR MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL TESTING, SURVEY, AND FIELD DATA COLLECTION SERVICES FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $200,000 AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0073R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0073R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY FOR $100,000 FOR A PLANNING GRANT FOR STORMWATER, WASTEWATER, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PLANNING FOR A STORMWATER NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR SPIRIT MOUNTAIN.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0076R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0076R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY IN THE IRVING NEIGHBORHOOD FOR $67,000, PLUS RELATED COSTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $2500, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $69,500.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0077R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0077R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM THE LAKE SUPERIOR CENTER AUTHORITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF A SEAWALL AND RELATED APPARATUS AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY NEAR BAYFRONT FESTIVAL PARK FOR NOMINAL CONSIDERATION.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0095R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-0095R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 39.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING ONE-HALF-OF-ONE-PERCENT INCREMENT IN THE CITY OF DULUTH FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX AND THE CITY OF DULUTH LODGING TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING UP TO $36 MILLION IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS-BASED PUBLIC ATHLETIC FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF SPORTS TOURISM AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-001-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-001-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-20 USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS; 50-21 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS; 50-36 REVIEWERS AND DECISION MAKERS; 50-37 REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES; 50-38 NON-CONFORMITIES; AND 50-41 DEFINITIONS RELATED TO DWELLING FRONT ENTRANCES, PARKING FOR VACATION DWELLING UNITS, ACCESSORY HOME SHARES, ACCESSORY SOLAR PANELS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/DECKS, AND APPEALS.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

23-002-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-002-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 41.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH TO RECLASSIFY 0.7 ACRES FROM RESIDENTIAL-TRADITIONAL (R-1) TO RESIDENTIAL-URBAN (R-2) ADJACENT TO PLATTED ELIZABETH STREET.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

23-003-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:18 GMT

File #: 23-003-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 42.
Type: Ordinance
Title: 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 2023.
Action: read for the first time
Result: