Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 8/10/2015 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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15-030 1. Petition/Other CommunicationRosemarie Mitchell communication regarding the proposed call for an advisory referendum pertaining to the sale of intoxicating liquor in the Lakeside and Lester Park neighborhoods (15-0465R).received  Action details Not available
15-028 2. Petition/Other CommunicationThe following communications regarding the appeal of the planning commission decision to grant Green Capital, LLC, a special use permit for a townhome development (15-0518R and 15-0519R): (a) Helena Jackson and Doug Dunham; (b) Gerry Stephens and Tom Hoff; (c) Katie Krikorian; (d) David and Kathleen Anderson; (e) Greg Nisius; (f) Vi Adams; (g) Rhonda Krossner; (h) William Burns, attorney for appellants.received  Action details Not available
15-029 3. Petition/Other CommunicationThe following communications regarding the proposed purchase of property from the Westminster Presbyterian Church of West Duluth (15-0513R): (a) Marina Udd; (b) Harry Welty.received  Action details Not available
15-031 4. Petition/Other CommunicationThe following communications regarding the proposed grant to Spirit Mountain recreation area authority (15-0525R): (a) Allan Beaulier; (b) Richard Paulson; (c) Yvonne Prettner Solon.received  Action details Not available
15-033 5. Petition/Other CommunicationThe following communications regarding the proposed City Code regulation pertaining to outdoor broadcasting of music during certain hours (15-068-O): (a) Cheryl Asperheim; (b) Marsha Erickson.received  Action details Not available
15-026 6. Other Officers ReportClerk application for exempt permit to the Minnesota gambling control board from St. Luke's Volunteer Service Guild on November 6, 2015 (raffle).received  Action details Not available
15-027 7. Board or Commission ReportCivil service board minutes of June 2, 2015, meeting.received  Action details Not available
15-032 8. Board or Commission ReportDuluth economic development authority minutes of June 24, 2015, meeting.received  Action details Not available
15-0489R 9. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL AND ISSUANCE OF ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR, ON SALE THEATER LICENSES, ON SALE SUNDAY INTOXICATING LIQUOR, ADDITIONAL BAR, ON SALE DANCING, 2:00 A.M. BEVERAGE LICENSE AND LATE HOUR ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEM­BER 1, 2015, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0490R 10. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF ON SALE WINE LIQUOR RENEWAL LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0491R 11. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF ON SALE CLUB LIQUOR RENEWAL LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0492R 12. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF OFF SALE INTOX­ICATING LIQUOR RENEWAL LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0493R 13. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF ON AND OFF SALE BREWERY MALT LIQUOR RENEWAL LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0494R 14. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF ON AND OFF SALE MICRODISTILLERY RENEWAL LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2016.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0495R 15. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE TO DULUTH SUPERIOR GLBTAQI PRIDE (DULUTH SUPERIOR PRIDE FESTIVAL), BAYFRONT PARK.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0517R 16. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPTION OF A RAFFLE LICENSE AND WAIVING THE 60 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR THE ALS ASSOCIATION.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0521R 17. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL 6,270 TONS OF HOT MIX FROM NORTHLAND CONSTRUCTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,555.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0522R 18. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND ON SALE SUNDAY LICENSE FROM LAKE AIRE SERVICE COMPANY DULUTH, (EDGEWATER RESORT & WATERPARK), 2330 & 2440 LONDON ROAD TO ZENITH ASSET COMPANY, LLC (EDGEWATER RESORT & WATERPARK), SAME ADDRESS.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0523R 19. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE ON SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE AND ON SALE SUNDAY LICENSE FROM ZENITH DULUTH, INC (INN ON LAKE SUPERIOR), 350 CANAL PARK DRIVE TO ZENITH ASSET COMPANY, LLC (INN ON LAKE SUPERIOR), SAME ADDRESS.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0441R 20. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF MEASUREMENT SERVICES SPECIALIST, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0442R 21. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF APPLIANCE MECHANIC APPRENTICE, INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO UTILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST APPRENTICE, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0443R 22. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXISTING CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION OF APPLIANCE MECHANIC JOURNEYPERSON, INCLUDING A TITLE CHANGE TO UTILITY SERVICES SPECIALIST JOURNEYPERSON, AND SPECIFYING CONTRACT BENEFITS FOR SAME.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0488R 23. ResolutionRESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2015, MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD PRIMARY ELECTION, AND THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015, MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD GENERAL ELECTION.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0460R 24. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NATURAL GAS, STORM SEWER, SANITARY SEWER, WATER SYSTEM IMPROVMENTS AND TREE PLANTING ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 9 (FOURTH STREET) FROM SIXTH AVENUE EAST TO WALLACE AVENUE.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0461R 25. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS, ROADWAY LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL INTERCONNECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO CSAH 9 (EAST FOURTH STREET) BETWEEN SIXTH AVENUE EAST AND WALLACE AVENUE.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0509R 26. ResolutionRESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UTILITY SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR HAWTHORNE ROAD STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $258,243.30.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0514R 27. ResolutionRESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HANCO UTILITIES, INC. FOR THE 12” GAS MAIN REPLACEMENT AT KNOWLTON CREEK AND GRAND AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,621.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0515R 28. ResolutionRESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO UTILITY SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, INC. FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT UNDER TISCHER CREEK AT FAIRMONT STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,150.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0497R 29. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES ON MICHIGAN STREET ON AUGUST 31, 2017, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DULUTH SUPERIOR GLBTAQI PRIDE FESTIVAL AND SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. .Body CITY PROPOSAL: BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 8-22(b) of the Duluth City Code, the Duluth City Council hereby authorizes consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places on Michigan Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues West on August 31, 2017, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Pride Reception at the Historic Union Depot, provided that all alcoholic beverages consumed outside of designated serving areas of licensed establishments be consumed only from paper or plastic cups. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the dates of this authority may be amended, in the case of inclement weather, if requested in writing by the licensee and approved by the administration.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0520R 30. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 FROM THE NORTHEAST MINNESOTA REGIONAL RADIO BOARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DUAL BAND RADIO CONSOLE FOR CITY OF DULUTH EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0501R 31. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MNDNR FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK IN CHAMBERS GROVE.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0507R 32. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TKDA FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE WESTERN WATERFRONT TRAIL CORRIDOR RESTORATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000.adoptedPass Action details Not available
15-0470R 33. ResolutionRESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 89-0885 AND DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF LYONS STREET, EAST NIAGARA STREET AND MISSOURI AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH AS RESIDENT PERMIT PARKING.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-0487R 34 ResolutionRESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF TWELVE (12) TWO-UNIT SOLAR POWERED TRASH/RECYCLING KIOSKS AND TWENTY (20) BOXES OF LINERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,065.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-0506R 35. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT MONEY FROM THE GREATER DOWNTOWN COUNCIL FOR THE MICHIGAN STREET BIKEWAY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000tabledPass Action details Video Video
15-0511R 36. ResolutionRESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A LAND USE SUPERVISOR INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 50-15.6.E.2 AS IT APPLIES TO A POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF EXISTING HOTEL AT 1003 MINNESOTA AVENUE (TERRY ANDERSON)adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-0512R 37. ResolutionRESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING A LAND USE SUPERVISOR INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 50-15.6.E.2 AS IT APPLIES TO A POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF EXISTING HOTEL AT 1003 MINNESOTA AVENUE (TERRY ANDERSON)deniedFail Action details Video Video
15-0513R 38. ResolutionRESOLUTION RATIFYING THE PURCHASE OF FLOOD DAMAGED PROPERTY FROM THE WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WEST DULUTH FOR $30,000.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-0518R 39. ResolutionRESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO GRANT GREEN CAPITAL, LLC, A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EIGHT UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MISSISSIPPI AVENUE AND LYONS STREETdeniedFail Action details Video Video
15-0519R 40. ResolutionRESOLUTION REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO GRANT GREEN CAPITAL, LLC, A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EIGHT UNIT TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MISSISSIPPI AVENUE AND LYONS STREETadopted  Action details Video Video
15-0516R 41. ResolutionRESOLUTION FIXING THE BALLOT QUESTION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AS TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.tabledPass Action details Video Video
15-0525R 43. ResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT TO SPIRIT MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA AUTHORITY FOR OPERATIONS.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-0465R 42. ResolutionRESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM PERTAINING TO THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR IN THE LAKESIDE AND LESTER PARK NEIGHBORHOODS OF DULUTH.adopted  Action details Video Video
15-054-O 44. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE PROSCRIBING ILLICIT DISCHARGES TO THE CITY STORM SEWER SYSTEM, ADDING CHAPTER 43A TO THE DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED.read for the first time  Action details Video Video
15-068-O 45. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DULUTH CITY CODE, 1959, AS AMENDED, AMENDING CHAPTER 25 ADDING A NEW SECTION 12 REGARDING OUTDOOR BROADCASTING OF MUSIC DURING CERTAIN HOURS.read for the first time  Action details Video Video
15-063-O 46. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION STEAM UTILITY REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DULUTH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,150,000 UPON TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO BE PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLEDGING REVENUES FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-060-O 47. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II, SECTION 4, OF THE CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW AN ELIGIBLE PERSON TO FILL A VACANCY UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY AFTER THE NEXT MUNICIPAL ELECTION.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-061-O 48. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II, SECTION 5, OF THE CITY CHARTER TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO SET THE FEE PAID TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR SERVING AS MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.deniedFail Action details Video Video
15-062-O 49. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II, SECTION 4, OF THE CITY CHARTER TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO CHOOSE AN ELIGIBLE PERSON BY COIN TOSS TO FILL A VACANCY IF THE COUNCIL IS DEADLOCKED.adoptedPass Action details Video Video
15-064-O 50. OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER I, SECTION 1, OF THE CITY CHARTER AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE CITY OF DULUTH.adoptedPass Action details Video Video