City of Duluth - Meeting of City Council on 9/11/2023 at 7:00 PM

23-054

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-054
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Meeting Minutes of the Duluth City Council
Action: approved
Result:

23-0593R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0593R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 22-0941, ADOPTING THE 2023 FEE SCHEDULE FOR LICENSE, PERMIT, FINE, PENALTY AND OTHER CHARGES TO AMEND THE FEE SCHEDULE BY ADDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-64, OF THE DULUTH CITY CODE.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0720R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:38 GMT

File #: 23-0720R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF THE ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE OF VARIOUS LICENSEES.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0721R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:38 GMT

File #: 23-0721R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE TO VARIOUS LICENSEES.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0683R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0683R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A $70,000 CRIME VICTIM SERVICES PROSECUTORIAL GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, TO PARTIALLY FUND A VICTIM SERVICES SPECIALIST POSITION IN THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0712R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:38 GMT

File #: 23-0712R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL PARKS FUND LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2024.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0689R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0689R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PETER SINGLER AND LAURA MULLEN TO THE DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0672R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0672R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH AND ACCEPT A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,000 FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, ACTING THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE WEEKLY REQUIRED RECEPTION AND CAREERLAB DUTIES AND SITE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 - DECEMBER 31, 2024.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

23-0673R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0673R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CENTER FOR WORKFORCE INCLUSION, IN AN AMOUNT OF $192,616 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO OLDER ADULTS.
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

23-0674R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0674R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 1053871 FOR THE WEST SUPERIOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDER CITY PROJECT NO. 118-109-021 WITH THE CITY MATCHING CONTRIBUTION LIMITED TO $8,307.40.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0675R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0675R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MNDOT AGREEMENT NO. 1053870 FOR THE WEST SUPERIOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDER CITY PROJECT NO. 118-109-021 WITH THE CITY MATCHING CONTRIBUTION LIMITED TO $10,832.38.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0676R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0676R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH LHB, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE AERIAL LIFT BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $435,235.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL OF $652,979.00.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0684R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0684R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CROSSING SURFACE INSTALLATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE BNSF RAILROAD COMPANY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BNSF RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT 59TH AVE W. AND 63RD AVE W. IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0685R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0685R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR THE 2024 CHIP SEAL PROJECT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF DULUTH.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0688R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0688R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING A CONTRACT WITH JMF CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OREGON CREEK CULVERT EMERGENCY REPAIRS, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT BY $100,000.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $225,000.00.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0714R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0714R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT L30708 WITH TKDA FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DEVONSHIRE STREET RECONSTRUCTION, FROM ATLANTIC AVE WESTERLY, AND LINCOLN PARK SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN INCREASE OF $20,307.26 AND A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $76,007.26.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0716R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:38 GMT

File #: 23-0716R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH LHB, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DULUTH HEIGHTS STORMWATER STUDY AND EKLUND AVE. RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $140,090.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0686R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0686R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH ECOLIBRIUM 3 TO FUND COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND RESILIENCY PLANNING IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE RACER GRANT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $280,226.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0687R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0687R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S RENEWABLES ADVANCING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE (RACER) PROGRAM FOR THE FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION (F3) RESILIENCE PLANNING PROGRAM
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0705R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0705R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH RACHEL CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE CANAL PARK STATE DISASTER SHORELINE REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $149,532.00.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0706R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0706R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WREN WORKS FOR THE DULUTH COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,408,739.13.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0707R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0707R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAKE SUPERIOR COASTAL PROGRAM GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR FUNDS TO ACQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 68 ACRES FROM THE DULUTH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION FOR RECREATION AND PRESERVATION
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0708R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0708R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAKE SUPERIOR COASTAL PROGRAM GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR FUNDS TO REPLACE A BEACH DUNE-CROSSING BOARDWALK ON MINNESOTA POINT
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0709R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0709R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE DULUTH AREA HORSE TRAIL ALLIANCE FOR TRAIL MAINTENANCE THROUGH 2025 AT NO COST TO THE CITY
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0710R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0710R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR UP TO $166,000 FROM THE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE GRANTS PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT PORTIONS OF THE LAKEWALK INTERPRETIVE PLAN.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0725R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:38 GMT

File #: 23-0725R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH KTM PAVING, INC. FOR THE KNOWLTON CREEK TRAIL BRIDGE ABUTMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $317,000.00.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0677R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0677R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2024.
Action: tabled
Result:

23-0678R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0678R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, FOR THE YEAR 2024.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0679R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0679R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SUM TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION FOR THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY, FOR THE YEAR 2024.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-0691R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:38 GMT

File #: 23-0691R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTING THE ESTIMATED 2024 HOTEL-MOTEL AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE TOURISM TAXES.
Action: tabled
Result:

23-0680R

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-0680R
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31.
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ARMORED RESCUE VEHICLE FROM LENCO INDUSTRIES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $377,315.60.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-031-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-031-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 32.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DULUTH HOME RULE CHARTER, 1912, AS AMENDED, MAKING NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES TO MODERNIZE CHARTER LANGUAGE AND UPDATE TERMINOLOGY.
Action:
Result:

23-028-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-028-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION STEAM UTILITY REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DULUTH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000 UPON TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLEDGING REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.
Action: adopted
Result:

23-029-O

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:37 GMT

File #: 23-029-O
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34.
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION LAKE FRONT RESTORATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF DULUTH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,700,000 UPON TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.
Action: adopted
Result: