City of Duluth - Meeting of City Council on 6/27/2016 at 7:00 PM

16-082

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-082
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Petition/Other Communication
Title: State of Minnesota Office of the State Auditor - Management and Compliance Report
Action: received
Result:

16-085

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-085
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: DPUC Resolution 16PUC-005 Gas reconnect penalty
Action: received
Result:

16-086

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-086
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: DPUC Resolution 16PUC-006 Water reconnect pentaly
Action: received
Result:

16-087

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-087
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Board or Commission Report
Title: DPUC Resolution 16PUC-007 Credit card processing fee
Action: received
Result:

16-0440R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-0440R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) MANAGEMENT PLAN
Action: tabled
Result:

16-0443R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-0443R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES DURING PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2015, TO JUNE 1, 2016.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0447R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-0447R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST PROPERTY WITH REGARD TO PROPERTY VIOLATIONS DURING PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2015, TO APRIL 1, 2016.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0448R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-0448R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF DELINQUENT UTILITY FEES DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2015, TO DECEMBER 31, 2015.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0479R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-0479R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH RW FERN ASSOCIATES, INC. - AIA ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF CITY HALL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND DEPARTMENTAL SPACE PLANNING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $156,650.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0483R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-0483R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 5,100 TONS OF ROAD SALT FROM COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $301,053.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0485R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:08 GMT

File #: 16-0485R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC. FOR MASTER PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE WESTERN WATERFRONT PARKS AND TRAIL FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $70,992.
Action: tabled
Result:

16-0456R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0456R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUPERVISOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0458R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0458R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0459R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0459R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0465R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-0465R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR PROVISION OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT TITLE I SERVICES, MINNESOTA YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES AND OLDER AMERICAN PRORAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2016 - JUNE 30, 2021.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0476R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0476R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT OF $15,000 FROM THE MINNESOTA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND APPROVING LOCAL MATCH OF $5,000 AND $5,400 OF IN-KIND SERVICES TO CONDUCT AN INTENSIVE SURVEY OF HISTORIC RESOURCES IN A PORTION OF THE LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0477R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0477R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION DISCLOSING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN A COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF MEMBER AND CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY, SUB-GRANTEE OF THE CITY.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0478R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0478R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION GRANTING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR A VACATION DWELLING UNIT AT 1329 MINNESOTA AVENUE (DAVID WADE).
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0486R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0486R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION FOR AGREEING TO BE ASSESSED FOR THE COST OF DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING A NEW GAS MAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPLETION CENTER.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0489R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0489R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR UP TO $200,000 FOR A NEW GAS MAIN CONNECTION TO THE CIRRUS COMPLETION CENTER.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0470R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0470R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLAYTON JACKSON MCGHIE MEMORIAL, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CLAYTON JACKSON MCGHIE MEMORIAL.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0488R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-0488R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE AUGUST 9, 2016, STATE PRIMARY, AND THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016, GENERAL ELECTION.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0369R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-0369R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH COUNTY AWARD OF FOURTH STREET RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0398R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0398R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION IN MINNESOTA AVENUE BEGINNING ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 18TH STREET AND EXTENDING 34 FEET NORTHERLY AND TO ASSESS THE COSTS THEREOF.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0399R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-0399R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING AGREEMENT NO. 22707 WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF HERMANTOWN FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING PLAN UPDATE PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $3,958.68 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $22,676.82.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0449R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0449R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO KTM PAVING, INC. FOR RETAINING WALL REPLACEMENT AND BRIDGE L5930 AT TISCHER CREEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,977.13.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0481R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0481R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 1003172 TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF LOCAL ROAD AND BRIDGE DISASTER RELIEF BY $41,275.93 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $103,361.41.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0482R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0482R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING CONTRACT NO. C22459 WITH MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, INC. FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN OF THE PHASE 2 LAKEWOOD WATER TREATMENT PLANT HVAC SYSTEM FOR VENTILATION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $111,000, FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $236,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0484R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0484R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 7,150 FEET OF GAS MAIN FROM HAINES ROAD TO 250 FEET WEST OF CENTERLINE OF STEBNER ROAD, AT AN ESTIMATED COST NOT TO EXCEED $400,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0487R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-0487R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MICHELS CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CIPP REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWER UNDER SUPERIOR STREET IN THE AMOUNT OT $996,858.00.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0452R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0452R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $91,000 GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINNESOTA LAKE SUPERIOR COASTAL PROGRAM TO CONTROL STORMWATER AND SNOW MELT RUNOFF AT GARY NEW DULUTH RECREATION AREA.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0453R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0453R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $25,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM ESSENTIA HEALTH FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LINCOLN PARK MINI-MASTER PLAN.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0454R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0454R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DULUTH AREA FAMILY YMCA TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AT THE CITY’S GARY NEW DULUTH COMMUNITY CENTER AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $20,000.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0455R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0455R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS MINI-MASTER PLANS
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0475R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0475R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 35.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A BRIDGE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DULUTH AND THE ARROWHEAD ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. FOR PHASE ONE OF THE BEAR COUNTRY PROJECT.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0491R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-0491R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 36.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH AMI CONSULTING ENGINEERS P. A. FOR THE DESIGN OF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS FOR THE SEAWALL SURROUNDING THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION CENTER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $434,495.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0450R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0450R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 37.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A SPECIAL LAW REPEALING THE PROHIBITION ON GRANTING INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES WITHIN THE LAKESIDE AND LESTER PARK NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

16-0457R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0457R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 38.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-0474R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-0474R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 39.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE SHOOTING IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-044-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-044-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 40.
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XIX, SECTION 2-107, OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE DULUTH PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION TO ELEVEN MEMBERS.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-030-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-030-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 41.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-15.2 MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOOD (MU-N), 50-15.3 MIXED USE COMMERCIAL (MU-C), AND 50-15.5 MIXED USE BUSINESS PARK (MU-B).
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-031-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-031-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 42.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-18.1.D SHORELANDS.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-032-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-032-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 43.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-21.3 EXCEPTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS AND 50-22.4 CAP TYPES.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-033-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-033-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 44.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-23.2 GENERAL CIRCULATION REQUIREMENTS AND 50-24.2 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-034-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-034-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 45.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-25.2 GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, 50-29 SUSTAINABILITY, AND 50-32 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-036-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-036-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 46.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-27.2 ENFORCEMENT, 50-27.3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, AND 50-27.7 SIGN TYPES.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-037-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-037-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 47.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 50-37.9 VARIANCE.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-043-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-043-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 48.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 50-19.8 USE TABLE, 50-20.3.L COMMERCIAL USES, 50-20.7 ADAPTIVE REUSE OF A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, AND 50-40.13 DEFINITIONS.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-040-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-040-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 49.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-2 OF DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, TO ADD CHAPTER 43A, ILLICIT DISCHARGES TO THE CITY STORM SEWER SYSTEM, TO THE LIST OF CODE CHAPTERS UNDER WHICH A VIOLATION CAN BE ESTABLISHED.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-041-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-041-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 50.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 43 OF DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DULUTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEAR AND DECIDE APPEALS ARISING UNDER CHAPTER 43 OF THE CITY CODE, AMENDING TIMELINES FOR FILING APPEALS, AND INCLUDING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE CHAPTER DEFINITIONS.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-042-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-042-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 51.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XXXV, SECTION 2-186 OF DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, TO AUTHORIZE THE DULUTH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HEAR AND DECIDE APPEALS ARISING UNDER CHAPTERS 43, 43A, AND 48 OF THE CITY CODE.
Action: read for the first time
Result:

16-027-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-027-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 52.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DULUTH AS REFERENCED IN CHAPTER 50 OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION FROM RR-1 AND I-G TO P-1, FOR QUARRY PARK .
Action: adopted
Result:

16-028-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:09 GMT

File #: 16-028-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 53.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE TO OPT-OUT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF MINN. STAT. 462.3593 (2016), THE TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTHCARE DWELLINGS STATUTE.
Action: adopted
Result:

16-029-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:29:10 GMT

File #: 16-029-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 54.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE KENWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
Action: adopted
Result: