City of Duluth - Meeting of City Council on 3/26/2018 at 7:00 PM

18-066

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-066
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Duluth City Council Meeting Minutes - March 12, 2018
Action: approved
Result:

18-057

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-057
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Reports from the Administration
Title: 2017 General Fund Reconciled Budget Report
Action: received
Result:

18-072

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-072
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Other Officers Report
Title: Exempt Permit Application
Action: received
Result:

18-068

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-068
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: Februrary 20, 2018 Duluth Public Utilities Commission Public Hearing
Action: received
Result:

18-067

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-067
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: February 20, 2018-Duluth Public Utilities Commission Minutes
Action: received
Result:

18-070

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-070
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: Duluth Transit Authority Financial Statement January 1, 2018
Action: received
Result:

18-071

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-071
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: Duluth Transit Authority Board of Directors Minutes January 31, 2018
Action: received
Result:

18-0224R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0224R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO ADD BOILER INSURANCE TO THE COVERAGE PROVIDED TO THE DAA UNDER THE CITY’S INSURANCE POLICY.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0193R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0193R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUING A TEMPORARY ON SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSE TO THE DULUTH AIR SHOW WINGS FOUNDATION (KIA DRAG RACES AND CAR SHOW), 435 GARFIELD AVENUE
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0216R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0216R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH KTM PAVING, INC. FOR IRVING PARK IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $174,359.68.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0234R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0234R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A COMPLETE BUCKET TRUCK FROM ABM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,821.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0223R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0223R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT PRUSAK, TO THE DULUTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION .
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0229R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0229R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TJAARD BREEUWER AND AMANDA CROSBY (EX-OFFICIO COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES) TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0243R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0243R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KARIN SWOR TO THE DULUTH PARKING COMMISSION.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0253R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0253R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADWORKER, INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0254R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0254R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF GAS PROJECT COORDINATOR.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0255R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0255R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0256R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0256R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF WATER CONVEYANCE SPECIALIST.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0257R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0257R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTED POSITION OF CITY CLERK, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0217R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0217R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0225R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0225R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INSURE PROPERTY UNDER THE CITY’S PROPERTY AND BOILER INSURANCE POLICIES.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0227R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:47 GMT

File #: 18-0227R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM ST. LOUIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE MINNESOTA FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND DIVERSIONARY WORK PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN $943,380 FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0246R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0246R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION VACATING THE WESTERN SECTION OF SOUTH 18TH AVENUE WEST BETWEEN WEST MICHIGAN STREET AND LOWER MICHIGAN STREET, MAINTAINING A PEDESTRIAN AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERN 36 FEET.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0210R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0210R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FROM GATEWAY PROPERTIES, LLP.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0228R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0228R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH TENASKA MARKETING VENTURES AND TENASKA GAS STORAGE, LLC, FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0237R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0237R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES, INC. FOR THE 2018 CITY WIDE GAS METER RELOCATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $393,480.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0238R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0238R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2018 HIGH PRESSURE GAS MAINS AND SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,067,710.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0239R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0239R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-0248 INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED AUDITS TO 1300 AND INCREASING THE FUNDING THEREFORE BY AN ADDITIONAL $40,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0241R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0241R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1000 FEET OF WATER MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER MAIN IN KAYAK BAY DRIVE BEGINNING AT GRAND AVENUE AND EXTENDING SOUTHERLY AND TO ASSESS THE COSTS THEREOF.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0244R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0244R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH ENSYN RENEWABLE FUELS CANADA, INC., TO SUPPLY RECYCLED FUEL OIL TO THE DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEMS FACILITIES.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0245R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0245R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION AND SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ENSYN RENEWABLE FUELS CANADA, INC., TO ALLOW USE OF RENEWABLE FUEL OIL AT THE DULUTH ENERGY SYSTEMS FACILITY.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0258R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0258R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF KAYAK BAY DRIVE.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0263R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0263R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT VALLEY LAND COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT KAYAK BAY DRIVE AND UTILITIES AND PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENT OF UTILITY COST.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0220R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0220R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND, IF AWARDED, ACCEPTANCE OF A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REGIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT OF UP TO $250,000 FOR RESTORATION OF SARGENT CREEK BRIDGE ON THE DULUTH WINNIPEG PACIFIC TRAIL SYSTEM.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0221R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0221R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND, IF AWARDED, ACCEPTANCE OF A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REGIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT OF UP TO $250,000 FOR CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AT GRAND AVENUE NORDIC CENTER.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0222R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0222R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND, IF OFFERED, ACCEPTANCE OF A $150,000 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT TO IMPLEMENT PORTIONS OF THE WEST DULUTH SPORTS CORRIDOR MINI-MASTER PLAN PHASE I.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0235R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0235R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND, IF OFFERED, ACCEPTANCE OF A $150,000 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT TO IMPLEMENT PORTIONS OF THE LOWER CHESTER MINI-MASTER PLAN PHASE I.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0260R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0260R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS OF SARAH WISDORF AND JASON CRAWFORD TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION REPLACING GARNER MOFFAT AND TERRY GUGGENBUEHL
Action: adopted
Result:

18-0248R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0248R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 39.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN BY SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGING THE MULTI-FAMILY ACQUISITION PROJECT BY ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

18-0236R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0236R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AFFIRMING DULUTH’S COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

18-0250R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-0250R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 41.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH ART INSTITUTE, ASSN. FOR DISPLAY OF ART IN CITY HALL.
Action: adopted
Result:

18-011-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-011-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 42.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-37.1.L, ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS, TO ALLOW FOR MORE FLEXIBLITY RELATED TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

18-012-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-012-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 43.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-26, SCREENING, WALLS, AND FENCES.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

18-013-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-013-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 44.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-19.8 USE TABLE, 50-20.3 COMMERCIAL USES, AND 50-40.6 DEFINITIONS.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

18-014-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-014-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 45.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-37.10.E, CRITERIA FOR INTERIM USE PERMITS, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF VACATION DWELLING UNITS THAT MAY BE PERMITTED.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

18-009-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-009-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 46.
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 29E TO THE DULUTH CITY CODE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR EARNED SICK AND SAFE TIME IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

18-008-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:30:48 GMT

File #: 18-008-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 47.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND EXTENDING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CC VIII OPERATING, LLC, D/B/A CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS FOR TERM OF TEN YEARS.
Action: adopted
Result: