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Votes at a glance: contracts, licenses and ordinances approved in Superior
Summary
The council approved a series of consent items, licenses and ordinances, awarded a $1,287,918.55 contract for Wisconsin Point Dunes restoration and authorized a $78,834 oversight amendment; multiple traffic and wildlife ordinances were also approved.
At its Aug. 15 meeting the Superior Common Council approved multiple routine and project-specific items, including contracts, licenses and a package of ordinances.
Key votes and approvals
- Wisconsin Point Dunes restoration: Council awarded the construction contract to Viet and Company Inc. for $1,287,918.55; the motion carried by voice vote.
- Construction oversight amendment: Council approved waiving bid requirements and awarded amendment 1 for construction oversight to Leggett, Brashears, and Graham Inc. for $78,834; motion carried.
- Parks and trails: Council approved temporary motorized access for ESD cleanup on sections of non-motorized city trails and approved programming protocol for canoe and kayak rental storage racks at three public launches.
- Transit: Council approved the Duluth Transit Authority Title VI program as requested by staff.
- Licenses and special events: Council approved amendments to a Class B liquor and beer license for Fishburger Inc./Grumpy's Tavern for a special event and a one-day cabaret for Dodge East End Tavern.
- Land sale: The council approved a request by Lee Sims to purchase city-owned land near Albany Avenue and N. 57th Street.
- Ordinances approved (voice votes): adding 2017 Banks Avenue to disabled parking zones; establishing southbound traffic on John Avenue between Broadway and N. 28th St.; amending chapter 90 to include the forestry division; amending chapter 86 for waterfowl-management strategies; and adding section 22-68 to prohibit feeding waterfowl.
All of the above measures passed by single motions or voice vote with little extended debate; no public comments were offered before adjournment.
