Superior public meetings in 2025

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Safety Committee will consider a three‑year extension of the towing services contract with Duke’s Towing, Inc., beginning January 1 2026. The agenda item to add Oakes Avenue at 19th Street to the Traffic Code has been removed and will not be acted upon. The committee will also receive routine police and fire department updates. No action by the Common Council is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve three‑year extension with Duke’s Towing, Inc. for towing services (effective Jan 1 2026)
• Removal of Oakes Avenue at 19th Street traffic code amendment from agenda
• Police Department updates (staffing, calls for service, equipment)
• Fire Department updates (call volume, training, new North End Fire Station design meeting)

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved a three‑year extension of towing services with Duke’s Towing, Inc., beginning January 1, 2026. An agenda item was removed with no further action. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

• Approved minutes of November 20, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved three‑year extension with Duke’s Towing, Inc. for towing services (motion carried)
• Item removed from agenda – no action taken

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Personnel Committee will move into a closed session to discuss and possibly act on the Board’s annual evaluation of the library director, as allowed under Wisconsin Statute §19.85(1)(c). After the closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to take any required action on those items.

• Closed session to conduct the Board’s annual evaluation of the library director

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council will consider several Public Works recommendations, including an ordinance to create a Lead Service Line Replacement division and a $1,038,885 engineering services contract with LHB, Inc. The council will also vote on an ordinance banning vending‑machine sales of cigarettes, tobacco and vaping products, and on a historic properties fee structure. Additional items include contracts for ice‑sculptures at the Lake Superior Ice Festival and a renewal of a hazardous‑waste agreement.

• Approve O25-4412 ordinance creating Division 3 – Lead Service Line Replacement in Chapter 114 – Utilities.
• Approve Engineering Services Contract with LHB, Inc. for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project – $1,038,885.00.
• Approve O25-4411 ordinance amending Chapter 62 to prohibit vending‑machine sales of cigarettes, tobacco, and electronic vaping devices.
• Approve contract with Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures, LLC for Lake Superior Ice Festival ice sculptures – $25,400.00.
• Approve renewal of Joint Powers Agreement with WLSSD for household hazardous waste – estimated $30,000 per year.

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Plan Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed update to the city's residential zoning framework. The proposal seeks to reduce six existing residential districts down to three new categories: Traditional, Middle Density, and Urban Residential.

• Proposed reduction of residential districts from six to three (R-1, R-2, and R-3)
• Draft standards for R-1 Traditional Residential including a 3,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area for single-family dwellings
• Draft standards for R-2 Middle Density Residential including a 1,500 sq. ft. minimum lot area for townhomes and multiplexes
• Draft standards for R-3 Urban Residential allowing apartments with a maximum of 86 units per acre
• Proposed $100.00 cost for citations for violations of the chapter

Mayor's Commission on Disabilities (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at noon, 12:00 p.m.)

The commission will meet to discuss new business regarding the Snow Angels Program and the Division of Vocation Rehab Waitlist Program. The body will also review commission by-laws and edits to a one-pager document.

• Snow Angels Program
• Division of Vocation Rehab Waitlist Program
• Commission By-Laws
• One Pager Edits

The commission did not approve any items. Approval of the November 4 minutes was deferred to the next meeting. Updates on the Snow Angels Program and the Division of Vocation Rehab Waitlist Program were discussed with no action taken. Suggested edits to the commission by‑laws and one‑pager will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approval of November 4 minutes postponed (no vote)
• No action taken on Snow Angels Program update
• No action taken on Division of Vocation Rehab Waitlist Program update
• Edits to commission by‑laws to be brought to next meeting
• Edits to one‑pager to be brought to next meeting
• Treasurer report noted no changes in funds
• Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee will consider requests to fill several city positions and approve updated job descriptions. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss police union negotiations.

• Requests to fill 4 Police Officer positions and 2 Police Captain positions
• Request to fill Human Resources Director and subsequent vacancies
• Request to fill ESD Wastewater Process Engineer and Light Equipment Operator positions
• Proposed reclassification of Commercial Building Inspector to Assistant Chief Building Inspector
• Library Board approved 2026 pay plan including a 2.8% wage increase

The Human Resources Committee approved several updated job descriptions and staffing requests, including positions for Civil Engineering Technicians, Marketing & Tourism, and Police Captain. It also approved the 2026 city pay plan with a 2.8% wage increase and raised the authorized hours for the part‑time Building Maintenance Worker from 7 to 16 per week. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved updated job description for Civil Engineering Technician I‑IV (motion carried)
• Approved updated job description for Marketing & Tourism Coordinator (motion carried)
• Approved updated job description for Police Captain (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill Marketing & Tourism Coordinator position (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill four Police Officer positions (motion carried)
• Approved request to reclassify Commercial Building Inspector to Assistant Chief Building Inspector (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 pay plan with 2.8% wage increase (motion carried)
• Increased authorized hours for part‑time Building Maintenance Worker from 7 to 16 per week (motion carried)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The Tourism Development Commission will meet to discuss funding and the job description for a Marketing & Tourism Coordinator. The body will also review the Governor’s Conference on Tourism Travel in Milwaukee.

• Tourism Coordinator funding
• Tourism Coordinator job description
• Governor’s Conference on Tourism Travel – Milwaukee

The commission approved the minutes from the December 4 meeting. It voted to refer the Governor’s Tourism Travel conference in Milwaukee to a committee for later discussion. The board approved funding up to 50% of the total cost for a tourism coordinator position, including salary and benefits. It also approved the revised job description for the tourism coordinator.

• Approved minutes from Dec. 4 meeting (motion carried)
• Referred Governor’s Tourism Travel conference to committee (motion passed)
• Approved funding up to 50% of total cost for tourism coordinator position (motion passed)
• Approved revised tourism coordinator job description (motion passed)
• Confirmed next meeting for Jan. 6 at 10 AM

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Library Board will consider approving the proposed 2026 budget and a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for staff. The board will also vote on a revised director job description and a request to increase a maintenance worker's hours.

• Approval of 2026 Library Budget
• Approval of 2026 Library Pay Plan (2.8% COLA)
• Approval of revised Library Director job description
• Approval of increased hours for part-time maintenance worker
• Reinstatement of library card fee for out-of-state residents

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting and the bills and financial report. It also approved the proposed 2026 library budget, a 2.8% cost‑of‑living pay plan, a revised director job description, and increased hours for a part‑time maintenance worker. The Policy and Bylaws committee’s updated display, exhibit and art policy and a $35 annual fee for out‑of‑state cards were approved as well.

• Approved November 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills and financial report (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Library Budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Library Pay Plan with 2.8% COLA (unanimous)
• Approved revised library director job description (unanimous)
• Approved increase of part‑time maintenance worker hours from 7 to 16 per week (unanimous)
• Approved merged and updated Display, Exhibit, and Art Policy (unanimous)
• Approved reinstating $35/year library card fee for out‑of‑state residents effective March 1, 2026 (unanimous)

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and enter a closed session. The closed session is designated for discussing and drafting the annual evaluation of the library director.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss/draft annual evaluation of library director

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the November 12 minutes. It voted unanimously to enter a closed session to consider the Library Director's performance evaluation and compensation. The committee then unanimously voted to return to open session and adjourned at 4:55 p.m.

• Approved November 12 minutes (motion passed)
• Moved to closed session to discuss Library Director evaluation and compensation (unanimous roll call vote)
• Returned to open session (unanimous roll call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:55 p.m.

Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)

The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2026.

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Plan Commission will discuss the Small Business Grant budget and review applications from Winter Street LLC and Superior Ice Arena. The body will also consider a Vacant to Value application for 2027 Elmira Avenue.

• Small Business Grant application review: Winter Street LLC (SBGP 25-10)
• Small Business Grant application review: Superior Ice Arena (SBGP 25-11)
• Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 2027 Elmira Avenue (V2VNC 25-05)
• Discussion on Small Business Grant Budget and future plans

The commission approved the Vacant to Value new construction application for 2027 Elmira Avenue. It postponed the review of two Small Business Grant applications (Winter Street, LLC and Superior Ice Arena). It moved the upcoming Zoning Code Update to a special meeting on December 16, 2025. It also approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 2027 Elmira Avenue (Carried)
• Postponed review of Winter Street, LLC Small Business Grant application (Carried)
• Postponed review of Superior Ice Arena Small Business Grant application (Carried)
• Approved October 15, 2025 Plan Commission minutes (Carried)
• Approved move of Zoning Code Update to special meeting Dec 16, 2025 (Carried)

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Public Works Committee will discuss a lead service line replacement ordinance and the conversion of one-way streets to two-way near Ogden, John, and Banks Avenues. The body is also reviewing several new service contracts and a wetland mitigation credit request.

• Engineering Services Contract with LHB, Inc for 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project: $1,038,885.00
• Contract with Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures, LLC for Lake Superior Ice Festival: $25,400.00
• Landfill Consultant Contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson: not to exceed $70,000.00
• Joint Powers Agreement renewal with WLSSD for household hazardous waste: estimated $30,000.00 per year
• Request from Vision Inc. to purchase up to 1.51 credits from City of Superior Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Bank

The Public Works Committee approved the Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance and an engineering services contract worth $1,038,885 for the 2026 replacement project. It also approved several contracts, including ice sculptures for the Lake Superior Ice Festival, a tire‑recycling extension, a landfill consulting agreement, wetland mitigation credits, and a maintenance agreement for the Blatnik Bridge multiuse path. Additionally, the committee postponed the proposed one‑way to two‑way street conversions indefinitely.

• Postponed one‑way to two‑way street conversion proposal indefinitely
• Approved Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance
• Approved Engineering Services Contract with LHB, Inc for $1,038,885
• Approved contract with Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures, LLC for $25,400
• Approved contract extension with Liberty Tire Services, LLC at $355 per ton
• Approved Landfill Consultant Contract with Short Elliot Hendrickson up to $70,000
• Approved purchase of up to 1.51 wetland mitigation credits from City Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Bank
• Approved Cooperative Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Blatnik Bridge multiuse path

Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)

The Licenses & Fees Committee will discuss three items at its December 8 meeting. It will consider reducing the minimum liability insurance requirements for taxicab businesses, a proposed ordinance that would prohibit sales of cigarette, tobacco, and electronic vaping device vending machines, and a resolution adopting a Historic Properties Fee Schedule. The committee will not take any action on behalf of the Common Council.

• Consideration of reduction of minimum liability insurance requirements for taxicab businesses (old business)
• Proposed ordinance amendment: Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device Vending Machine Sales Prohibition (new business)
• Resolution adopting Historic Properties Fee Schedule (new business)

The committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the proposed reduction of minimum liability insurance requirements for taxicab businesses. The committee approved the ordinance amendment prohibiting vending machine sales of cigarettes, tobacco, and electronic vaping devices. The committee also approved the resolution adopting the Historic Properties Fee Schedule.

• Approved meeting minutes (carried)
• No action taken on reduction of taxicab insurance requirements
• Approved cigarette, tobacco, and vaping device vending machine sales prohibition ordinance amendment (carried)
• Approved Historic Properties Fee Schedule resolution (carried)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The Tourism Development Commission will review social media presentations and a winter campaign update from SWIM Creative. The body will also discuss the 2026-2031 budget and a contract for the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center.

• SWIM Creative Social Media Presentation and Extension
• SWIM Creative Winter Campaign Update
• Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center Contract
• 2026-2031 Budget Discussion
• Tourism Coordinator update

The commission approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting with one edit. A motion to approve the SWIM Creative social media extension as presented was passed. The commission also voted to hold the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center contract in committee.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved SWIM Creative social media extension (motion passed)
• Held Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center contract in committee (motion passed)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council will vote on several resolutions, ordinances, and contracts at its December 2 meeting. Key actions include a $36,082,088 appropriation for 2026 city operations, a public hearing to vacate a portion of North 11th Street (Conan Avenue), and approval of a $48,300 purchase of an ICAC server. The council will also consider a beer and wine license for Ritual Marketplace, property transfer to the Redevelopment Authority, and three accessible‑parking sign changes.

• Approve R25-13852: $36,082,088 appropriation for 2026 General City Government operations
• Approve purchase of an ICAC server from Digital Intelligence for $48,300
• Public hearing and approval of R25-13850 to vacate part of North 11th Street (Conan Avenue)
• Approve Class B beer and Class C wine license for Ritual Marketplace at 1323 Broadway St.
• Approve ordinances O25-4408, O25-4409, O25-4410 adjusting accessible parking signs on Ogden Ave, E 5th St, and 21 B Hayes Court

The council approved a $36,082,088 appropriation for the General City Government for 2026. It also authorized the transfer of Connors Point property to the Redevelopment Authority and granted a Class B beer and Class C wine‑only license to Ritual Marketplace. Additional actions included a $48,300 purchase of an ICAC server, approval of the new fire‑union contract, a grant to the Douglas County Historical Society, and an amendment to Billings Park Civic Center.

• Approved $36,082,088 appropriation for 2026 city operations (R25-13852)
• Approved transfer of Connors Point property to Redevelopment Authority (R25-13851)
• Approved Class B beer and Class C wine‑only license for Ritual Marketplace (R25-13853)
• Approved purchase of ICAC server for $48,300 (7.5.1)
• Approved new fire union contract for 2026‑2028 (7.1.1)
• Approved Douglas County Historical Society grant (7.3.1)
• Approved Billings Park Civic Center Amendment II (7.3.2)
• Approved removal of accessible parking sign at 2208 Ogden Avenue (O25-4408)

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Finance Committee will discuss 2026 budget allocations for various funds, including police, fire, and affordable housing. The body will also review a solid waste cost analysis and a development grant for Downs Funeral Home.

• Solid Waste Cost of Service and Disposal Analysis by NewGen
• 2026 budgets for Crime Prevention, Police Grant, Fire Department Grant, and Affordable Housing
• Downs Funeral Home 2025 Development Grant Appropriation
• Douglas County Historical Society Grant Application
• Billings Park Civic Association Land Lease Amendment

The committee approved the Douglas County Historical Society grant application and the Billings Park Civic Association land lease amendment. It also approved the 2026 Golf Course budget and all other 2026 fund budgets (items 4.2 through 4.18) except the Golf Course budget. The Downs Funeral Home 2025 Development Grant appropriation was approved, and several items were referred to committee for further review.

• Approved Douglas County Historical Society Grant Application
• Approved Billings Park Civic Association Land Lease Amendment
• Approved 2026 Fund 605 Golf Course Budget
• Approved and filed all 2026 Fund Budgets 4.2‑4.18, excluding 4.14
• Approved Downs Funeral Home 2025 Development Grant Appropriation
• Approved to hold items 5.2‑5.6 in committee
• Approved Golf Course Report and Financials October 2025
• Approved minutes of Finance Committee meeting Oct 28 2025 and Special Finance Committee meeting Nov 4 2025

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss police and fire department updates. The committee is deciding on the purchase of a server for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.

• Proposed purchase of a server from Digital Intelligence of New Berlin, Wisconsin for $48,300.00

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes, rescind an outdated interlibrary loan policy, and consider a merged display and art policy. The committee will also discuss reinstating out-of-state card fees and potential memoranda of understanding with the Friends of the Library and Foundation.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 Policy Committee minutes
• Rescind outdated Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Consider merged Display, Exhibit, and Art Policy
• Preliminary discussion: Reinstating out-of-state card fee
• Preliminary discussion: MOUs with Friends of the Library and Foundation

The committee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 Policy Committee meeting. It rescinded the Interlibrary Loan Policy dated 9/10/03. The board was recommended to adopt a new combined Exhibit, Display, and Art Policy. The committee recommended reinstating an out‑of‑state library card fee of $35 per year starting March 1, 2026.

• Approved August 12, 2025 policy committee minutes (motion carried)
• Rescinded Interlibrary Loan Policy dated 9/10/03 (motion carried)
• Recommended library board approve draft Exhibit, Display, and Art Policy (motion carried)
• Recommended library board reinstate $35/yr out‑of‑state card fee effective March 1, 2026 (motion carried)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council will vote on several ordinances amending the Construction Code and Sewer Usage definitions. It will also approve a contract for cleaning municipal facilities, a land‑lease consent for the airport hangar site, and the purchase of five new Toyota RAV4 vehicles. Additionally, the council will consider two food‑insecurity grants totaling $87,740 and a resolution to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan for HUD submission.

• Approve O25-4407 and O25-4408 ordinances amending City Code chapters 34 and 114
• Approve contract with Holy Buckets, Inc. for cleaning Municipal Services Building and vault toilets through Dec 31 2026
• Approve purchase of two 2025 Toyota RAV4 SE Plug‑in Hybrids at $48,363 each and three 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrids at $35,214 each from Kari Toyota
• Approve Food Insecurity Program Grant to Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc. for $75,000
• Approve resolution R25-13848 to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan for HUD submission

The council approved two ordinance amendments to the construction and sewer codes, a cleaning contract for municipal facilities, a land‑lease collateral assignment, and the purchase of five hybrid vehicles. It also approved food‑insecurity grants totaling $87,740, set a public hearing on an alley vacation, and adopted the Citizen Participation Plan for submission to HUD.

• Approved ordinance O25-4407 amending the construction code (item F for state camping units)
• Approved ordinance O25-4408 amending sewer usage definitions and FOG provisions
• Approved contract with Holy Buckets, Inc. for cleaning the Municipal Services Building and city vault toilets through Dec 31, 2026
• Approved collateral assignment of land lease for the Hangar Site at 1419 N. 46th Street with Purdue Services LLC and Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Toyota RAV4 SE Plug‑in Hybrids ($48,363 each) and three 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrids ($35,214 each) from Kari Toyota
• Approved $75,000 Food Insecurity Program grant to Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency, Inc.
• Approved $12,740 Food Insecurity Program grant to Faith United Methodist Church
• Approved resolution R25-13848 to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan for HUD submission

Wisconsin Point Committee (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Wisconsin Point Committee will confirm the 2026 meeting dates and receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Resiliency Project, the Bipartisan Infrastructure grant, the Bungee Dock proposal, and Phase II of the Alleouz Bay design. Members will also discuss the Wisconsin Point Management Plan. No formal actions are scheduled beyond routine updates.

• Confirm 2026 Wisconsin Point Committee meeting dates
• Update on the Wisconsin Point Resiliency Project
• Update on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Competitive Grant
• Update on the Bungee Dock Proposal (includes $250,000 grant for 44th Street dock planning)
• Discuss Wisconsin Point Management Plan

The Wisconsin Point Committee approved the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the tentative dates for its 2026 quarterly meetings. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of project updates and informational reports.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Ludwig, second by Sandok Baker, carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (Feb 10, May 12, Aug 11, Nov 10) (motion by Ludwig, second by Erickson, carried)

Mayor's Commission on Disabilities (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at noon, 12:00 p.m.)

The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities did not hold its scheduled meeting on November 17, 2025. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum, so no items were discussed or decided.

Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)

The Licenses & Fees Committee will consider amending the City Code to lower the minimum liability insurance coverage required for taxicab businesses. The proposal compares Superior’s $500,000 minimums to lower limits in nearby municipalities and outlines potential impacts on public safety and operator costs. Although a majority of Common Council members may attend, no council action will be taken at this meeting.

• Consideration of reduction of minimum liability insurance requirements for taxicab businesses – ordinance amendment to Chapter 112, Article VI, Division 2, Sec. 112-293
• Roll call and approval of minutes from the October 27, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee meeting
• Notice that Common Council members may be present but will not take action at this meeting

The Licenses & Fees Committee approved the minutes from its October 27, 2025 meeting. It also moved to refer the proposed reduction of minimum liability insurance requirements for taxicab businesses to committee for further review. Both motions were carried.

• Approved October 27, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Referred taxicab insurance reduction ordinance to committee (motion carried)

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee will discuss a tentative three-year agreement for the Fire Union and police union negotiations. The body is also reviewing several job descriptions and requests to fill full-time positions.

• Proposed 2026-2028 Fire Union contract including 4% wage increases in 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Proposed AEMT certification requirement for all new hires by 2026 and current staff by 2028
• Requests to fill full-time positions for Assessment Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, and Assistant Chief of Police
• Update to policy #23.03.A regarding reimbursement for damaged or stolen employee equipment
• Police Union negotiations (closed session)

The committee approved a new Fire Union contract covering 2026‑2028. It also approved an update to policy #23.03.A to increase the reimbursement limit for damaged or stolen employee equipment. Several job descriptions were updated and requests to fill full‑time positions—including Assessment Technician, Civil Engineering Technician (ESD), and Assistant Chief of Police—were approved.

• Approved new Fire Union contract for 2026‑2028 (item 3.2)
• Approved update to policy #23.03.A to raise equipment loss reimbursement limit (item 4.1)
• Approved updated job description for Assessment Technician (item 4.2)
• Approved request to fill full‑time Assessment Technician position (item 4.3)
• Approved request to fill full‑time Civil Engineering Technician – ESD (item 4.4)
• Approved updated job description for Assistant Chief of Police (item 4.5)
• Approved request to fill Assistant Chief of Police position (item 4.6)
• Approved updated job description for Human Resources Director (item 4.10)

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Library Board will approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and the bills and financial report. It will hear the Director’s written report on parking lot renovation and services, as well as reports from the Friends of the Library and the SPL Foundation. The new business item is a presentation of the 2025 Strategic Planning Action Report and discussion of the 2026 plan.

• Approval of the minutes – October 8, 2025 meeting
• Approval of the bills and financial report
• Report of the Director – updates on parking lot renovation and services
• Friends of the Library report – Ellen Kreidler
• Strategic Planning: 2025 Action Report presentation and 2026 discussion

The Library Board approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also approved the bills and financial report for the current period, again unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved bills and financial report (unanimously)

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Library Board Finance & Personnel Committee will review the 2026 budget and library pay plan and make recommendations to the full Board. It will also examine a five‑year cash flow and reserve report. The committee will discuss a request to raise the authorized weekly hours for the part‑time Library Building Maintenance Worker from 7 to 16 hours. A draft of proposed updates to the Library Director job description will be considered.

• 2026 budget review and recommendation to Library Board
• 2026 library pay plan review and recommendation to Library Board
• Increase authorized hours for part‑time Library Building Maintenance Worker from 7 to 16 hours per week
• Draft updates to Library Director job description
• Review of 5‑year cash flow and reserves

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended the 2026 library budget and a 2.8% cost‑of‑living pay increase to the full board. It also approved raising the part‑time maintenance worker's authorized hours from 7 to 16 per week, effective Jan. 1 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended 2026 budget to full board – passed unanimously
• Recommended 2026 pay plan with 2.8% cost‑of‑living increase – passed unanimously
• Increased authorized hours for part‑time maintenance worker from 7 to 16 per week – passed unanimously

Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)

The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, was canceled. The next meeting is set for December 10, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The commission will review a vacation request for Pam and Walter Tafelski (item 25-03) and discuss a proposal to replace North End Fire Station 2. It will also receive a Planning & Development Director report and a Housing Coordinator update. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Pam and Walter Tafelski vacation request (25-03) for part of an unimproved alley near N 58th St and Cedar Ave
• North End Fire Station 2 Replacement proposal
• Small Business Grant Budget and Future Plans discussion (old business)
• Planning & Development Director report (recurring business)
• Housing Coordinator update (recurring business)

The Plan Commission approved the amended minutes from October 15, 2025. It approved a vacation request for Pam and Walter Tafelski to use a portion of an unimproved alley south of N 58th Street. The commission also recommended the design for the North End Fire Station 2 replacement, with one commissioner abstaining.

• Approved amended October 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Pam and Walter Tafelski alley vacation request (motion carried)
• Recommended North End Fire Station 2 replacement design (motion carried; one abstention)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The Tourism Development Commission will discuss the 2026-2031 budget and the role of the new Marketing & Tourism Coordinator. The group will also review updates on the Superior Tourist Information Sign and SWIM contingency fund management.

• Review 2026-2031 budget discussion
• Tourism Coordinator position overview
• Superior Tourist Information Sign update
• SWIM Contingency Fund Management
• Gotta Be Superior Additional Blogs

The Tourism Development Commission approved the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025. It authorized $155,000 from the Bong Capital Fund to fund a new tourist information sign. The commission also voted to move forward with a joint city process for selecting a Tourism Coordinator. No action was taken on several discussion items.

• Approved minutes from Oct 23, 2025 meeting (motion carries)
• Approved $155,000 funding for Superior Tourist Information sign (motion passes)
• Approved moving forward with joint city process for Tourism Coordinator (motion passes)
• No action taken on updates from previously approved SWIM items
• No action taken on 2026‑2031 budget discussion
• No action taken on SWIM Contingency Fund Management
• No action taken on Gotta Be Superior additional blogs
• No action taken on financial report

Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color (Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.)

The Mayor’s Commission on Communities of Color will meet to discuss new business and review commission by-laws. The body is tasked with researching and proposing policy solutions for systemic problems affecting people of color in Superior.

• MLK Planning
• Honoring Sandra Wright
• Commission By-Laws

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. A motion to consider items out of order was also passed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 8 minutes (motion by Wong, seconded by Yzaguirre)
• Motion to consider items out of order passed

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee will discuss traffic concerns near Ogden, John, and Banks Avenues and a Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance. Members will also review recommendations for city code updates and several service contracts.

• Purchase of two 2025 Toyota Rav4 SE Plug-in Hybrids ($48,363.00 each) and three 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrids ($35,214.00 each)
• Contract with Holy Buckets, Inc. for cleaning Municipal Services Building and city vault toilets through December 31, 2026
• Update to Superior Code of Ordinances Section 34-6 to adopt Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 327 regarding Camping Units
• Update to Superior Code of Ordinances Section 114, Article II regarding Fats, Oils and Grease
• Consent to Collateral Assignment of Land Lease for Hangar Site at 1419 N. 46th Street

The Public Works Committee approved updates to the Superior Code of Ordinances for construction standards and sewer usage. It also approved a cleaning contract with Holy Buckets, Inc., a collateral assignment for the Hangar Site lease, and the purchase of five Toyota RAV4 hybrid vehicles. Items on traffic concerns and the Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance were postponed to the December meeting.

• Approved updates to Code of Ordinances Section 34-6 (adoption of WI Admin Code SPS 327) (carried)
• Approved updates to Code of Ordinances Section 114, Article II – Sewer Usage (carried)
• Approved contract with Holy Buckets, Inc. for cleaning Municipal Services Building and vault toilets through Dec 31, 2026 (carried)
• Approved Consent to Collateral Assignment of Land Lease for Hangar Site at 1419 N. 46th St. (carried)
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Toyota Rav4 SE Plug‑in Hybrids ($48,363.00 each) and three 2025 Toyota RAV4 LE Hybrids ($35,214.00 each) from Kari Toyota (carried)
• Held traffic‑concern discussion for Ogden, John, and Banks Avenues until Dec 4, 2025 (carried)
• Held Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance discussion until Dec 4, 2025 (carried)
• Approved minutes from the Oct 2, 2025 meeting (carried)

Joint Review Board (Meets as Needed)

The Superior Joint Review Board will review the performance and status of Tax Incremental Districts 13 through 18 and approve a resolution acknowledging the filing of their annual reports. The Board will also approve an amended resolution for Tax Incremental District No. 19.

• Review performance of TIDs 13-18
• Approve resolution acknowledging annual report filings
• Approve amended resolution for TID No. 19
• Review TID No. 19 project plan and development agreement
• Set TID No. 19 termination date to December 31, 2053

The Joint Review Board appointed Nick Baker as its public member and Jason Serck as chairperson. It approved a resolution acknowledging the filing of annual reports and compliance with the annual meeting requirement. The board also approved the amended and restated resolution for Tax Increment District No. 19.

• Appointed Nick Baker as public member (approved)
• Appointed Jason Serck as chairperson (approved)
• Approved resolution acknowledging filing of annual reports (approved)
• Approved amended and restated resolution for Tax Increment District No. 19 (approved)

Mayor's Commission on Disabilities (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at noon, 12:00 p.m.)

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities will meet on November 4, 2025 to discuss proposed bylaws (item 3.1). The meeting will also review the commission's mission and vision and edit a one‑page summary. Recurring business includes confirming the next meeting time and identifying possible agenda items for future meetings.

• 3.1 Commission By Laws – discussion of proposed bylaws
• 4.1 Mission & Vision – review of mission and vision statements
• 4.2 One Pager Edits – discussion of edits to a one‑page summary
• 5.1 Confirm Next Meeting Time – set date and time for the next meeting
• 5.2 Possible Agenda Items for Future Meeting – identify topics for upcoming meetings

The commission approved the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting after a motion by Reggie Leckel and a second by Katey Perkkio. The members agreed to assist with promotion and outreach for the Douglas County Community on Transition conversation scheduled for March 25 and 27, 2025.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Leckel, second by Perkkio)
• Agreed to promote and conduct outreach for Douglas County Community on Transition event (March 25 & 27, 2025)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council will consider a resolution to allocate $200,000 from the Economic Development Fund to the Food Insecurity Grant Program. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2025‑2026 General Fund budget, and several committee recommendations on grants, ordinance changes, and contract extensions. Items on the agenda range from a $20,000 grant to the Douglas County Historical Society to updates to city code on massage therapy licensing and accessible parking signage.

• Allocate $200,000 from the Economic Development Fund for the Food Insecurity Grant Program (Resolution R25-13846).
• Approve a $20,000 grant to the Douglas County Historical Society (Finance Committee recommendation).
• Amend City Code Chapter 74 to remove the city license requirement for massage therapy practitioners (Ordinance O25-4403).
• Add an Accessible Do Not Block Sidewalk sign at 1531 Hughitt Avenue (Ordinance O25-4405).
• Approve a 2‑year contract extension with Superior Youth Organization for management services at Hayes Court Ball Field Complex.

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget by voice vote. It approved a $200,000 food‑insecurity grant and authorized a $24,999.99 expenditure from the same program. Several appointments, policy updates, and ordinances were also approved, including a housing authority appointment and new accessible‑parking signs.

• Adopted 2026 City Budget (voice vote)
• Approved $200,000 Food Insecurity Grant from Economic Development Fund
• Authorized $24,999.99 expenditure per program amendment (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Millie Rounsville to Superior Housing Authority (5‑year term)
• Approved update to Non‑Union Salary and Benefit Policy – Bereavement Leave
• Approved ordinance removing city license requirement for massage therapy practitioners
• Approved ordinance adding accessible parking signs at 1531 Hughitt Ave and 1123 Grand Ave
• Approved appointment of Rainae Day as agent for CAPL Retail, LLC (Express Lane)

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Superior Finance Committee will consider an amendment to the land lease and use agreement with the Billings Park Civic Association. The amendment sets a five‑year term (2025‑2029) with an annual rent of $5,000 and an additional $5,000 each year for capital improvements, capped at $25,000 total. It also adds a CPI‑based rent increase starting in 2026 and requires city pre‑approval for capital projects over $1,000.

• Amendment to land lease with Billings Park Civic Association – five‑year term, $5,000 annual rent
• Annual $5,000 payment for capital improvements, total cap $25,000 for the term
• Rent to increase each year after 2025 based on Midwest CPI
• Capital improvements over $1,000 must be pre‑approved by a city designated person
• City’s Construction, Maintenance & Facilities Superintendent to conduct annual condition assessment

The committee examined proposed amendments to the Billings Park Civic Association land lease, including a 90‑day cancellation clause and changing the designated approver to the Finance Director. The motion to hold item 3.1 in committee was adopted. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Held Billings Park Civic Association land lease amendment in committee (no vote recorded)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The Tourism Development Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Superior Finance Committee meeting scheduled for October 31, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Finance Committee will discuss a Tax Increment Finance District appropriation for Bluewater Flats and a land lease amendment for the Billings Park Civic Association. The body will also review the 2026 health insurance fund budget and a contract extension for the Superior Youth Organization.

• 2025 Tax Increment Finance District (TID) Bluewater Flats Appropriation
• Billings Park Civic Association Land Lease Amendment
• Superior Youth Organization 2 year contract extension
• 2026 Health Insurance Fund Budget and Renewal
• Douglas County Historical Society Grant Application

The Finance Committee approved the 2025 Tax Increment Finance District (TID) Bluewater Flats appropriation and a two‑year contract extension for the Superior Youth Organization. It also received and filed the 2024 Reserve Analysis, the 3rd Quarter 2025 Investment Summary, and the 2026 Health Insurance Fund Budget renewal. The Douglas County Historical Society grant application and the Billings Park Civic Association land‑lease amendment were held in committee for further action.

• Received and filed 2024 Reserve Analysis (motion carried)
• Received and filed Investment Summary 3rd Quarter 2025 (motion carried)
• Held in committee Douglas County Historical Society Grant Application (motion carried)
• Received and filed 2026 Health Insurance Fund Budget and Renewal (motion carried)
• Approved Superior Youth Organization 2‑year contract extension (motion carried)
• Held in committee Billings Park Civic Association Land Lease Amendment for special meeting (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Tax Increment Finance District (TID) Bluewater Flats Appropriation (motion carried)
• Approved and filed Golf Course Report and Financials September 2025 (motion carried)

Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)

The Licenses & Fees Committee will hold a closed‑session hearing on the appeal of a denied Vehicle for Hire license for Dwarf King Taxi LLC. It will also review state versus city requirements for a massage therapy practitioner license and consider an ordinance amendment. A resolution to adopt a revised Building Inspection Permit Fee Schedule will be considered. The committee will revisit the process proposal for Producer Event Permits.

• Vehicle for Hire License Appeal Hearing for Dwarf King Taxi LLC
• Massage Therapy Practitioner License review and ordinance amendment recommendation
• Resolution adopting revised Building Inspection Permit Fee Schedule
• Process proposal for review and approval of Producer Event Permits (Unlimited Transfer Full‑Service Retail Outlet)
• Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting

The Licenses & Fees Committee denied the vehicle‑for‑hire license appeal for Dwarf King Taxi LLC. It approved sending a revised massage‑therapy practitioner ordinance, a revised building inspection permit fee schedule, and an application form for producer event permits to the Common Council. The committee also approved its July 14, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Denied Dwarf King Taxi LLC vehicle‑for‑hire license (voice vote)
• Approved recommendation to send massage‑therapy practitioner ordinance amendment to Common Council (carried)
• Approved recommendation to send revised Building Inspection Permit Fee Schedule to Common Council (carried)
• Approved application form for Producer Event Permits (carried)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee meeting (carried)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The Superior Tourism Development Commission meeting will consider a review of the room tax and a multi‑year budget for 2026‑2031. It will also discuss management of the SWIM contingency fund, an Ice Festival proposal, a Bong capital request, and an update on the Superior Trails/COGGS grant. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion.

• Review and Discussion on Room Tax
• 2026‑2031 Budget Discussion
• SWIM Contingency Fund Management
• Ice Festival Proposal
• Bong Capital Request

The commission approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. It approved funding for three Ice Festival items—Lazer Show ($8,500), Ice Sculptures ($5,400) and Vendor Sheds ($20,000)—at the full requested amounts. Additional approvals included a $2,200 Bong Capital request and payment for Gotta Be Superior subscriber emails from the contingency fund. Two items were placed on hold: the SWIM Contingency Fund Management and the Gotta Be Superior Additional Blogs proposal.

• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Ice Festival Lazer Show $8,500 at full amount
• Approved Ice Festival Ice Sculptures $5,400 at full amount
• Approved Ice Festival Vendor Sheds $20,000 at full amount
• Approved Bong Capital request $2,200 at requested amount
• Approved Gotta Be Superior subscriber emails paid from contingency fund
• Motion to hold SWIM Contingency Fund Management (held)
• Motion to hold Gotta Be Superior Additional Blogs (held)

Golf Course Committee (Meets 4th Thursday as needed, at 11:00 a.m.)

The Golf Course Committee will review proposed 2026 pricing for season passes and daily greens fees, discuss the status of the irrigation system RFP, and review the annual marketing plan. The group will also confirm future meeting dates.

• Review 2026 golf rates and season pass pricing
• Discuss 2026 Annual Marketing Plan
• Discuss Snowmobile Trail Logistics
• Discuss Golf Course Simulators
• Update on Irrigation System RFP

The Golf Course Committee approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting and voted to adopt the proposed 2026 season‑pass and daily‑green fee rates. The rates were forwarded to the Finance Committee for final approval after the city budget process. The committee also postponed discussion of the mission statement until the February 19, 2026 meeting and confirmed the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 golf rates (motion carried)
• Advanced 2026 golf rates to Finance Committee
• Postponed mission statement discussion to Feb 19, 2026 (motion carried)
• Confirmed 2026 Golf Course Committee meeting dates
• Noted phase one of irrigation system delayed until spring
• Approved snowmobile trail logistics to remain unchanged
• Approved simulator league formats and rates

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council delayed the adoption of the 2026 budget to the November 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved a series of ordinances, grants, and agreements, including traffic code changes, a community grant, and a sewer‑relocation design payment. Several public‑art commission members were reappointed, and an easement sale to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation was authorized.

• Approved public hearing closure and R25-13843 to vacate Baxter Avenue (carried)
• Reappointed five Public Art Commission members (carried)
• Approved WisDOT design payment for Phase II of Blatnik Bridge sewer relocation (carried)
• Approved three traffic code ordinances adding/removing stops and parking restrictions (carried)
• Approved $5,000 Cenovus Community Grant for student field trips (carried)
• Approved $15,000 Small Business Grant to A-1 Movers for renovations (carried)
• Approved sale of easement to WisDOT for Blatnik Bridge project (carried)
• Postponed adoption of 2026 budget to Nov. 4, 2025 (carried)

Mayor's Commission on Disabilities (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at noon, 12:00 p.m.)

The scheduled October 20, 2025 meeting of Superior’s Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The cancellation was announced by Rebecca Scherf, Chief of Staff of the Mayor’s Office.

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior City Human Resources Committee will discuss several personnel matters. Items include a request to hire a full‑time ESD chemist, updates to the Non‑Union Salary and Benefit Policy regarding bereavement leave and paid‑leave repayment, and a request to approve a part‑time Community Service Officer/paid internship program. The committee will also receive reports on closed‑session police and fire union negotiations and file the September personnel report.

• Request to fill full‑time ESD Chemist position
• Approve update to Non‑Union Salary and Benefit Policy – Bereavement Leave language
• Approve update to Non‑Union Salary and Benefit Policy – Paid Leave repayment clarification
• Request approval of part‑time Community Service Officer / Paid Internship Program
• Closed‑session reports on Police Union (IAFF #27) and Fire Union (IAFF #74) negotiations

The Human Resources Committee approved several items, including hiring a full‑time ESD chemist, updates to the non‑union salary and benefit policy, and a part‑time Community Service Officer paid‑internship program. Procedural motions to move agenda items and to enter and exit closed session were also carried. The September 22, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Moved items 3.1 and 3.2 after item 5.2 (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill full‑time ESD Chemist position (motion carried)
• Approved update to Section 13 bereavement leave policy (motion carried)
• Approved update to Section 15B paid‑time‑off policy (motion carried)
• Approved part‑time Community Service Officer / Paid Internship Program (motion carried)
• Entered closed session at 5:24 p.m. (motion carried)
• Returned to open session at 6:26 p.m. (motion carried)

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Safety Committee will meet on Oct 16, 2025 to review police and fire updates and consider two new business items. One item is a request to amend Chapter 86, Article III, Division 1, Section 86‑74 (h)(4) concerning possession of weapons and discharge of firearms related to waterfowl hunting in the waters of Grassy Point. The other item is a request to accept a $5,000 Cenovus community grant for the police department’s internship and recruiting program. The Common Council will not take any action at this meeting.

• Amend Chapter 86, Article III, Division 1, Section 86‑74 (h)(4) on weapons possession and firearm discharge for waterfowl hunting at Grassy Point
• Accept Cenovus Community Grant – $5,000 for police internship and recruiting program (Chief Winterscheidt)
• Police Department update: conditional hires of two officers, grant award, Urban SDK system implementation, September call and traffic stop statistics
• Fire Department update: 3,396 calls as of Oct 10, 2025; >8,500 training hours; design work on Station 2; AED kiosks installed at Barkers Island and Loons Foot Landing
• Recurring business: police and fire department updates (no specific decision)

The committee approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It approved an amendment to Chapter 86, Article III, Division 1, Section 86‑74(h)(4)e concerning possession of weapons and discharge of firearms related to waterfowl hunting at Grassy Point. The committee also approved acceptance of a Cenovus Community Grant presented by Chief Winterscheidt.

• Approved September 18, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 86, Article III, Division 1, Section 86‑74(h)(4)e on weapon discharge for waterfowl hunting (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of Cenovus Community Grant (motion carried)

Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Urban Forestry Tree Board will hear an update from Superior Trails/COGGS about the Tourism Development Commission grant. It will also review the draft request for proposal for invasive species management in the Superior Municipal Forest and discuss the fire management plan. The board will receive a briefing on the Superior Municipal Forest trails map and confirm the 2026 meeting dates.

• Draft Request for Proposal for Invasive Species in the Superior Municipal Forest
• Discussion on the Fire Management Plan
• Update from Superior Trails/COGGS regarding the Tourism Development Commission Grant
• Superior Municipal Forest Trails Map briefing
• Confirm 2026 Urban Forestry Tree Board meeting dates

The board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved the draft Request for Proposal for invasive species management in the Superior Municipal Forest. Finally, the board approved the scheduled dates for its 2026 quarterly meetings.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Nelson, second by J. Ludwig)
• Approved Draft Request for Proposal for Invasive Species in the Superior Municipal Forest (motion by J. Ludwig, second by Olson)
• Approved 2026 Urban Forestry Tree Board meeting dates (motion by Kaufman, second by Nelson)

Redevelopment Authority (RACS) (Meets as needed)

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Superior will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of Parcel 10 and Parcel 210 (Transportation Project Plat 1199-00-20-4.01) to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The board will vote on a resolution that approves the purchase agreement and directs the Chair and Executive Director to execute the sale. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the July 28, 2025 session.

• Public hearing on sale of Parcel 10 and Parcel 210 to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Resolution authorizing the land sale and approving the purchase agreement with WisDOT
• Approval of RACS minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting
• Estimated fair market value allocation for the parcels totals $5,200

The Authority approved the resolution authorizing the sale of Parcel 10 and Parcel 210 to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. A public hearing on the sale was opened, but no public comments were received. The meeting also approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025, meeting.

• Approved RACS minutes from July 28, 2025 (motion carried)
• Opened public hearing on land sale (motion carried)
• Approved resolution authorizing sale of Parcel 10 and Parcel 210 to Wisconsin DOT (motion carried)

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Plan Commission will consider a vacation request for David Evans (item 25‑02). It will review the A‑1 Movers small‑business grant application (SBGP 25‑09) and discuss the grant program budget. The commission will also consider the sale of fee and temporary limited easement property to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction, valued at $60,100.

• David Evans vacation request (item 25‑02)
• A‑1 Movers small‑business grant application (SBGP 25‑09)
• Discussion of small‑business grant budget and future plans
• Sale of fee and temporary limited easement property to WisDOT for Blatnik Bridge project – total allocation $60,100

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 minutes and a vacation request for a portion of North 11th Street. It also approved a small business grant for A-1 Movers and the sale of a fee and temporary limited easement to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Blatnik Bridge project. The next meeting was scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 Plan Commission minutes
• Approved David Evans vacation request for portion of North 11th Street (Conan Avenue)
• Approved A-1 Movers small business grant application (SBGP 25-09)
• Approved sale of fee and temporary limited easement to Wisconsin DOT for Blatnik Bridge project
• Set next Plan Commission meeting for November 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Library Board will review and vote on several items, including the approval of the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the bills and financial report. The board will also discuss a budget update from the Finance/Personnel Committee. The primary new business item is Director Heskin's recommendation to approve four 2026 agreements with the Northwest Library System (NWLS). Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of the bills and financial report
• Finance/Personnel Committee budget update (meeting 9/24/25)
• Director's recommendation to approve 2026 NWLS agreements: Member Library Agreement, Resource Library Agreement, Centralized Cataloging services, Youth Services Consultant
• Friends of the Library report by Ellen Kreidler

The Superior Public Library Board approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the bills and financial report. It adopted the city’s cost‑of‑living expense and step‑increase guidelines for the 2026 budget. It unanimously approved the NWLS Member Library Agreement and related contractual services.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills and financial report (unanimous)
• Approved following City’s cost‑of‑living expenses and step increases for 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved NWLS Member Library Agreement, Resource Library, Centralized Cataloging and Youth Services Consultant contracts (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)

The Superior Police and Fire Commission will discuss the resignation of Investigator Mikayla LeRette and the completion of probation for Officers Andrew Elmquist and Ibrahim Carson. The commission will also review a letter recommending the approval of a police officer exam plan. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resignation of Investigator Mikayla LeRette effective September 29, 2025
• Completion of probation for Officer Andrew Elmquist on October 7, 2025
• Completion of probation for Officer Ibrahim Carson on October 7, 2025
• Approval of Police Officer Exam Plan

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It received and filed Chief Winterscheidt’s resignation letter. The commission approved the completion of probation for Officers LeRette Elmquist and Carson. It also approved the police officer hire list.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received and filed Chief Winterscheidt’s resignation letter (approved)
• Approved completion of probation for Officer LeRette Elmquist (approved)
• Approved completion of probation for Officer Carson (approved)
• Approved police officer hire list (approved)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The City Council will review the proposed 2026 General Fund Budget and set a public hearing for November 4, 2025. The body is also considering several personnel changes, including a wage increase for non-union employees and the filling of a museum director position.

• Proposed 2.8% wage increase for non-union employees effective 01/01/2026
• Grant of $5,000.00 for the Humane Society of Douglas County
• Ordinance to add 53rd Avenue East at East 1st to streets excluded from calendar parking
• Liquor and tobacco license applications for A & T Jack’s Bar, Inc. at 1923 Tower Avenue
• Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Norvado Inc.

The council approved a wholesale broadband service agreement with Norvado Inc. and a 2.8% wage increase for non‑union city employees effective Jan. 1 2026. It also adopted an amended traffic‑code ordinance adding 53rd Avenue East at East 1st, approved a $5,000 grant to the Humane Society of Douglas County, and authorized several new licenses. Additional actions included a fire‑management memorandum with The Nature Conservancy and resolutions to set public hearings for the 2026 budget and the Citizen Participation Plan.

• Approved 2.8% wage increase for non‑union employees (voice vote, VP Herrick abstained)
• Approved Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Norvado Inc.
• Approved ordinance O25-4399 adding 53rd Avenue East at East 1st, amended to include “North to the alley”
• Approved $5,000 grant to Humane Society of Douglas County
• Approved Class B liquor and beer license for A & T Jack’s Bar, Inc., 1923 Tower Avenue (pending health and police approvals)
• Approved Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Retail License for A & T Jack’s Bar, Inc., 1923 Tower Avenue (pending police approval)
• Approved Fire Management Memorandum of Understanding with The Nature Conservancy
• Approved resolution R25-13840 to set a public hearing for the Citizen Participation Plan

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The October 2, 2025 meeting of the Superior Tourism Development Commission was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Public Works Committee will discuss traffic concerns on Ogden, John and Banks Avenues. It will consider three new items: a recommendation to approve a design‑payment agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Phase II Blatnik Bridge sanitary‑sewer relocation (up to $258,900), a sidewalk elimination request near 5713 Albany Avenue, and a proposed Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance. The meeting also includes routine updates from the Environmental Services Director and other department heads.

• Discuss traffic concerns near Ogden Avenue, John Avenue, and Banks Avenue.
• Recommendation to approve agreement with WisDOT for design payment up to $258,900 for Phase II Blatnik Bridge sanitary sewer relocation.
• Recommendation to approve sidewalk elimination request near 5713 Albany Avenue.
• Consideration of Lead Service Line Replacement Ordinance.

The Public Works Committee approved the agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to fund design work for Phase II of the Blatnik Bridge sanitary sewer relocation. It also approved the request to eliminate a sidewalk near 5713 Albany Avenue. The lead service line replacement ordinance was postponed for further discussion at the November meeting. Minutes from the September 4 meeting were approved.

• Approved agreement with WisDOT for Phase II design of Blatnik Bridge sewer relocation (motion carried)
• Approved sidewalk elimination request near 5713 Albany Avenue (motion carried)
• Postponed lead service line replacement ordinance to November 4, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved September 4, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (motion carried)

Communications & Information Technology Committee (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Communications & Information Technology Committee will approve the minutes from its March 10, 2025 meeting and receive an update from Broadband Manager Stephanie Becken on the ConnectSuperior program. The primary agenda item is a review and recommendation to the Common Council of an updated wholesale broadband service agreement with Norvado, Inc. The committee notes that although a council quorum may be present, no council action will be taken at this meeting.

• Review and recommend to Council the updated Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Norvado, Inc.
• Update from Broadband Manager Stephanie Becken on ConnectSuperior operations
• Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2025 CIT Committee meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Updated Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Norvado. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 10, 2025 CIT Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Updated Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Norvado (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Commission (Meets as needed/quarterly on 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The commission will discuss recaps of the 2025 Summer Playground Program and Bayside Sounds concerts. The body is also reviewing a land lease and use agreement amendment for North Shore SUP, LLC and discussing the Parks Capital Improvement Plan.

• Land Lease and Use Agreement Amendment for North Shore SUP, LLC
• Parks CIP Discussion
• Review of Hammond Park Survey Results
• Discussion regarding 58th Street Softball Fields
• Briefing on Superior Municipal Forest Trails Map

The commission approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It adopted the tentative dates for the 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission meetings. The land lease and use agreement amendment for North Shore SUP, LLC was deferred to the January 22, 2026 meeting for further review.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting dates (motion carried)
• Deferred land lease and use agreement amendment for North Shore SUP, LLC to Jan 22, 2026 (motion carried)

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Superior Finance Committee will consider the city’s 2024 audited financial statements prepared by Baker Tilly. The committee will also examine the 2024 debt compliance analysis, the 2024 reserve analysis, the second‑quarter 2025 investment summary, and a one‑year contract extension for the Superior Youth Organization. Additional items include the health insurance fund budget and a grant application from the Douglas County Historical Society.

• 2024 City of Superior Audited Financial Statements (Baker Tilly)
• 2024 Debt Compliance Analysis
• 2024 Reserve Analysis
• Investment Summary 2nd Quarter 2025
• Superior Youth Organization 1‑year contract extension

The committee approved a $5,000 grant to the Humane Society of Douglas County. It also approved the 2024 City of Superior audited financial statements and the 2024 debt compliance analysis. Several items, including the Village of Superior fire‑protection contract, the 2024 reserve analysis, and the Douglas County Historical Society grant application, were referred to committee for further review. Additional agenda items were reordered and placed on hold pending future action.

• Approved $5,000 grant to Humane Society of Douglas County (motion carried)
• Approved 2024 City of Superior Audited Financial Statements (motion carried)
• Approved receipt and filing of 2024 Debt Compliance Analysis (motion carried)
• Held in committee Village of Superior Fire Protection Contract until Jan 2026 (motion carried)
• Held in committee 2024 Reserve Analysis (motion carried)
• Held in committee Douglas County Historical Society Grant Application (motion carried)
• Moved item 4.7 before 4.4 (motion carried)
• Held in committee items 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, and 5.1 through 5.7 (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Committee (Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.)

The Historic Preservation Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Superior Municipal Code's historic preservation sections, including terminology, membership, and rescission criteria. The meeting also includes recurring updates on the Princess Theater project and the Carnegie Library project. No other business is listed.

• Proposed changes to historic preservation sections of the municipal code (terminology, committee composition, rescission rules)
• Princess Theater status update
• Carnegie Library status update

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss 2026 budget recommendations, including pay plan step increases and city transfers. The committee will also review the Library Director's job description and the 2025 review process.

• 2026 step increases in adopted pay plan
• 2026 City transfer and budget meeting
• 5-year cash flow and reserves
• Draft of routine updates to Library Director job description
• 2025 Director Review Process timing and schedule

The committee approved the June 18, 2025 Finance Committee minutes. It passed a motion to recommend that the Library follow the City’s cost‑of‑living expenses and step increases in the 2026 budget. The committee scheduled a November meeting to begin the 2025 Director review process and to review the new job‑description templates. It also decided to start a short‑term succession plan for temporary Director absences.

• Approved June 18, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (motion passed)
• Recommended adopting city cost‑of‑living expenses and step increases for 2026 budget (motion passed)
• Scheduled November meeting to start Director review process
• Planned to review job‑description template changes at November meeting
• Decided to create a short‑term succession plan for Director absences

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 23, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. The committee will meet instead on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. No agenda items were presented for the canceled meeting.

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee is reviewing requests to fill several city positions and updating job descriptions. Members will also discuss a method for determining non-union wage increases for 2026 and future years.

• Discussion on non-union wage increase methods for 2026 and beyond
• Requests to fill Historic Properties Museum Director, Light Equipment Operator, and ESD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor positions
• Proposed pay Grade K for Historic Properties Museum Director
• Shared Services Agreement with Douglas County for Office/Superior Days Associate position
• Police Union (#27) and Fire Union (IAFF #74) negotiations

The Human Resources Committee voted to recommend a 2.8% wage increase for all non‑union employees, to be reviewed by City Council in October. It approved a title change to Network Engineer and adopted several job descriptions and hiring actions, including the Historic Properties Museum Director and Light Equipment Operator positions. The committee also approved a Shared Services Agreement with Douglas County for an Office/Superior Days Associate. Motions to move union‑negotiation items were carried.

• Recommended 2.8% wage increase for non‑union employees (reviewed by council)
• Approved title change to Network Engineer
• Approved job description and pay grade K for Historic Properties Museum Director
• Approved hiring of Historic Properties Museum Director
• Approved hiring of Light Equipment Operator – ESD Collection Systems
• Approved updated job description for ESD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
• Approved hiring of ESD Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
• Approved Shared Services Agreement with Douglas County for Office/Superior Days Associate

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The Public Safety Committee will consider removing a stop sign at Ogden Avenue and N 18th Street and adding a three-way stop at the same intersection. The committee will also vote on disposing of surplus police equipment, including a boat and trailer, and approve a grant application for the Police Department.

• Remove Ogden Ave at N 18th St from Traffic Code (One and Two Way Stops)
• Add N 18th St at Ogden Ave to Traffic Code (Three Way Stops)
• Dispose of surplus equipment: Unit #54-Willard Seaforce Boat with Trailer
• Declare surplus: 2020 Lake Assault Boat
• Approve Pathways to Hope Grant

The committee approved a Pathways to Hope grant requested by Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt. It approved changes to the traffic code removing Ogden Avenue at N 18th Street from one‑ and two‑way stop designations and adding N 18th Street at Ogden Avenue as a three‑way stop. The committee also approved the disposal of a surplus Willard Seaforce boat with trailer (Unit #54) and the transfer of the 2020 Lake Assault boat. An exemption from calendar parking at 53rd Ave E at E 1st St was also approved.

• Approved exemption from calendar parking at 53rd Ave E at E 1st St (carried)
• Approved Pathways to Hope grant (carried)
• Approved removal of Ogden Avenue at N 18th St from traffic code (one‑ and two‑way stops) (carried)
• Approved addition of N 18th St at Ogden Avenue to traffic code as three‑way stop (carried)
• Approved disposal of surplus Unit #54 Willard Seaforce boat with trailer (carried)
• Approved surplus declaration and transfer of 2020 Lake Assault boat (carried)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council will consider several contract and procurement approvals at its September 16, 2025 meeting. Items include approving a contract with Pro Print for mailing services through Dec 31, 2026, and purchasing a 2026 Freightliner 114SD chassis/vactor machine from MacQueen Equipment for $603,025. The council will also approve a consulting contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for up to $150,000, a small business grant for Barb Engleking, and a land‑sale waiver for city‑owned property at 18XX E 10th Street to New York Ave Properties LLC. Additional approvals cover miscellaneous licenses and a railroad permit and flagging agreement with BNSF Railway, CPCK, and Union Pacific for ConnectSuperior at an estimated fee of $16,218.

• Approve purchase of a 2026 Freightliner 114SD chassis/vactor machine from MacQueen Equipment for $603,025
• Approve contract with Pro Print for mailing and printing services through Dec 31, 2026
• Approve consulting services contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants up to $150,000 for utility acquisition evaluation
• Approve Small Business Grant for Barb Engleking (SBGP25-08) at 1318 Tower Avenue
• Approve land‑sale waiver for city property at 18XX E 10th Street to New York Ave Properties LLC

The council approved a $603,025 purchase of a 2026 Freightliner 114SD chassis/vactor from MacQueen Equipment and continued mailing services with Pro Print through Dec 31 2026. It also approved a consulting contract up to $150,000 with Raftelis Financial Consultants to evaluate a potential utility acquisition, passing 9‑1. The board granted a small‑business grant to Barb Engleking at 1318 Tower Avenue and waived the land‑sale process for city property at 18XX E 10th Street to transfer it to New York Ave Properties LLC. Additional approvals included miscellaneous licenses and a $16,218 railroad permit and flagging agreement with BNSF, CPCK, and Union Pacific.

• Approved Pro Print mailing services contract (through Dec 31 2026) – carried
• Approved purchase of 2026 Freightliner 114SD chassis/vactor for $603,025 – carried
• Approved Raftelis consulting contract up to $150,000 – vote 9‑1
• Approved Small Business Grant for Barb Engleking (SBGP25-08) – carried
• Approved land‑sale waiver for 18XX E 10th Street to New York Ave Properties LLC – carried
• Approved miscellaneous licenses pending department approvals – carried
• Approved railroad permit and flagging agreements with BNSF, CPCK, Union Pacific for $16,218 – carried

Mayor's Commission on Disabilities (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at noon, 12:00 p.m.)

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities will select a chair and vice chair, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and discuss its background, mission, and vision. Members will edit a one‑page summary and set the regular meeting time. The commission will also consider possible agenda items for future meetings.

• Select Chair
• Select Vice Chair
• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Discuss background, mission, and vision of the commission
• Consider possible agenda items for future meetings

The commission elected Jill Nyberg as chair and Reggie Leckel as vice chair. The treasurer report showing $1,740.64 in checking and $15.54 in savings was approved. The commission set its regular meeting time to the third Monday of each month at noon.

• Appointed Jill Nyberg as Chair (motion passed)
• Appointed Reggie Leckel as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Approved Treasurer report: $1,740.64 checking, $15.54 savings (motion passed)
• Set regular meeting time to 3rd Monday each month at noon (decision)

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Superior Finance Committee will review a recommendation from the Public Works Committee to award a consulting contract to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. The contract is for a feasibility study on the possible acquisition of the city’s water utility operated by Superior Water Light & Power, with a maximum cost of $150,000. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve contract up to $150,000 with Raftelis Financial Consultants for water utility acquisition feasibility study

The committee discussed a recommendation to hire Raftelis Financial Consultants for a feasibility study of acquiring the city’s electric, water, and gas utilities. A motion was made to approve up to $150,000 for the study, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to approve up to $150,000 for Raftelis feasibility study (outcome not recorded)

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior Public Library Board will discuss and possibly approve a revised policy on the distribution of free material and community information. It will also consider adding a non‑voting youth member to the Library Board. The meeting includes director reports on the parking lot renovation and library services, as well as committee and foundation updates.

• Discussion and/or approval of revised Policy on Distribution of Free Material and Community Information
• Discussion and/or approval of addition of a non‑voting Youth Library Board member
• Director report updates on Parking Lot Renovation
• Director report updates on Services
• Committee reports: Policy & Bylaws Committee minutes, Friends of the Library, SPL Foundation

The Library Board approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved the bills and financial report, and adopted a revised policy on distribution of free material and community information. Finally, the board added a non‑voting youth member to the board, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills and financial report (unanimous)
• Approved revised Policy on Distribution of Free Material and Community Information (unanimous)
• Approved adding a non‑voting Youth Library Board member (unanimous)

Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)

The September 10, 2025 Police and Fire Commission meeting was canceled. The commission will meet next on October 8, 2025.

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Plan Commission will review a Vacant to Value new construction application and a small business grant request. The body will also receive reports from the Planning & Development Director and Housing Coordinator.

• Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 18XX E 10th Street
• Small Business Grant application for Barb Engelking at 1318 Tower Ave requesting $15,000

The commission approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 18XX E 10th Street. It also approved the Small Business Grant application submitted by Barb Engelking.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 18XX E 10th Street (carried)
• Approved Small Business Grant application (carried)

Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color (Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.)

The Commission will meet to review minutes from August 11, 2025, and discuss new and old business. The meeting includes a discussion on a fall trail cleanup and a review of commission by-laws.

• Fall Trail Clean Up
• Commission By-Laws

The commission set the date for the Fall Trail Clean Up on October 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. An updated draft of the commission by‑laws was discussed and will be reviewed at the next meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Scheduled Fall Trail Clean Up for Oct 11, 2025 (10 a.m.)

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting. It postponed the discussion of traffic concerns near Ogden, John, and Banks Avenues to the October 2 meeting. The committee approved a contract with Pro Print to handle city mailing services through Dec. 31, 2026, saving about 14% in costs. It also approved the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner 114SD chassis/vactor for $603,025 to improve safety and internal storm‑water work.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Postponed traffic‑concern item 3.1 to Oct. 2, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Pro Print mailing contract through Dec. 31, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Freightliner 114SD chassis/vactor for $603,025 (motion carried)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The City Council will discuss a contract for evaluating the acquisition of utilities operated by Superior Water, Light & Power. The body will also consider a federal grant for waterfront access and environmental restoration.

• Contract award to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $150,000.00
• EPA grant agreement for waterfront access and environmental restoration
• Resolution R25-13838 to set a public hearing for the vacation of certain streets and alleys
• Ordinance O25-4398 to add accessible parking signs at 2004 Baxter Avenue
• Request to waive land sale process for 16XX Ohio Avenue (Vacant to Value program)

The council approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting and several items presented by the Plan Commission, including a public hearing on street and alley vacation and a land‑sale waiver for a property on Ohio Avenue. A contract for consulting services up to $150,000 was referred to the Finance Committee. Additional approvals covered an EPA grant, an accessible‑parking ordinance, a lease with Superior Laundry Property, and the appointment of a licensing agent.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved R25-13838 to hold a public hearing on vacation and discontinuance of certain streets and alleys (motion carried)
• Approved waiver of land sale process for Marilyn and Robert Gilbertson’s Vacant to Value application at 16XX Ohio Avenue (motion carried)
• Referred contract award to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for consulting services up to $150,000 to Finance Committee (motion carried)
• Approved grant agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for waterfront access, environmental restoration, and recreation (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance O25-4398 adding an accessible parking sign at 2004 Baxter Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved resolution R25-13839 authorizing the lease agreement with Superior Laundry Property, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Kimberly Lear as agent for JKCG Enterprises dba Birds Bar and Liquor licensing (motion carried)

Golf Course Committee (Meets 4th Thursday as needed, at 11:00 a.m.)

The Golf Course Committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It resolved to collect sample mission statements from comparable public golf courses, assigning KemperSports and Councilor Johnson to provide them for discussion at the October meeting. The committee also confirmed the next meeting will be on October 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Resolved to gather mission statement samples – task assigned to KemperSports and Councilor Johnson
• Confirmed next meeting date: October 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council postponed the $150,000 contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for a utilities acquisition study to the first regular meeting in September. It approved seven public‑works items totaling about $1.5 million, including a bus‑stop shelter contract, equipment purchases, and new pedestrian crosswalks. The council also approved a $25,000 grant to Barker Clinical Practice, a $9,936 small‑business grant to Shamrock Bar & Pizza, a settlement resolution for opioid litigation, and conditional licenses for WI Cstore Inc.

• Postponed Raftelis Financial Consultants contract ($150,000) to September meeting
• Approved Hovland Concrete Masonry Design bus stop shelter contract $1,106,016
• Approved purchase of two Solar Bee Mixers $127,087
• Approved purchase of John Deere 6M 125 Cab tractor and mower attachment $212,325.14
• Approved purchase of Chevrolet Silverado EV work truck $59,939
• Approved purchase of Chevrolet Silverado 4WD chassis and accessories $109,844
• Approved installing pedestrian crosswalks at Hayes B Court and Hayes E Court
• Approved $25,000 grant to Barker Clinical Practice

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The commission approved the July 8 and July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a small‑business grant for Shamrock Bar & Pizza. It approved the Vacant to Value new‑construction application for 16XX Ohio Avenue. It approved a vacation request from Halvor Lines.

• Approved July 8 and July 29, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved Small Business Grant for Shamrock Bar & Pizza (carried)
• Approved Vacant to Value new construction application for 16XX Ohio Avenue (carried)
• Approved Halvor Lines vacation request (carried)

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Human Resources Committee approved the minutes from its July 21 meeting. It voted to postpone a decision on a method for determining non‑union wage increases until September. The committee also approved the updated Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan (Policy 02.01). The July 2025 personnel report was received and filed.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Postponed non‑union wage‑increase method decision until September (motion carried)
• Approved updated Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan (motion carried)
• Received and filed July 2025 monthly personnel report

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Library Board approved a $494,290 construction contract with Northern Interstate Construction, Inc. for the parking lot project. It also approved contracts for parking lot administration services, free library branch space at the former Solon Springs Village Hall, the bills and financial report, and the finance/personnel committee minutes. Additionally, the board voted to refill the part‑time Library Page position and to move unfinished business to the agenda.

• Approved $494,290 parking lot construction contract with Northern Interstate Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved contract with S.E.H. for parking lot construction administration services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Wende Pemrick for free library branch facilities at Old Solon Springs Village Hall (unanimous)
• Approved bills and financial report (unanimous)
• Approved finance/personnel committee minutes dated 6/18/25 (unanimous)
• Approved refill of part‑time Library Page position (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to move unfinished business to agenda (unanimous)

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Policy & Bylaws Committee is meeting to consider recommendations for the Library Board. Discussions include updates to the distribution of free materials and a new youth board member position.

• Updated Policy on Distribution of Free Material and Community Information
• Draft volunteer position description for Non-voting Youth Library Board Member
• Informational update on the Policy Audit project from Director Heskin

The Policy & Bylaws Committee approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 policy meeting. The committee recommended that the Library Board adopt a draft updated policy on the distribution of free material and community information. It also recommended that the Library Board consider adding a non‑voting Youth Library Board Member. All three motions were carried.

• Approved minutes of Oct 16, 2024 policy meeting (motion carried)
• Recommended Library Board adopt draft updated Distribution of Free Material policy (motion carried)
• Recommended Library Board consider a non‑voting Youth Library Board Member (motion carried)

Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. It approved the completion of probation for Officer Louis Aguinaga and bundled approvals for Captain Ben Dvorak and MPO Adam Staples. The commission also approved the Police Officer Hire List. A resignation letter from Officer Abigail Bartlett was received and filed.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved probation completion for Officer Louis Aguinaga
• Approved bundled probation completions for Captain Ben Dvorak and MPO Adam Staples
• Approved Police Officer Hire List

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The Finance Committee deferred approval of the July 22, 2025 minutes. The committee discussed the Encourage Clinic grant, noting Douglas County will match 50% ($25,000). A motion was made and seconded to contribute $25,000 from the City of Superior, but no vote outcome was recorded. The Animal Shelter grant application was also deferred.

• Deferred approval of July 22 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Motion to contribute $25,000 for Encourage Clinic Grant (motion made, no vote recorded)
• Deferred Animal Shelter Grant application (no decision)

Wisconsin Point Committee (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The committee approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. Tom Bridge was appointed Chair and Ruth Ludwig was appointed Vice‑Chair. The Bear Creek Trail Extension & Signage item was postponed until the next meeting. The committee agreed to consider a switchback trail at Schafer Beach, noting the need for county approvals.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Tom Bridge as Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Ruth Ludwig as Vice‑Chair (motion carried)
• Postponed Bear Creek Trail Extension & Signage item to next meeting (motion carried)
• Agreed to consider switchback trail at Schafer Beach (consensus)

Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color (Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.)

The commission approved the minutes from its June 9, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; discussions on a tribute tree for Kym Young, UW‑Superior diversity updates, by‑law revisions, and the Pathways to Hope program were noted for future consideration.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee approved installing pedestrian crosswalks at Hayes B and E Courts on Hill Avenue. It also approved a $150,000 consulting contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants to evaluate a possible utility acquisition. Major equipment purchases were authorized, including a $1,106,016 bus stop shelter improvement contract, solar mixers, a new tractor, and two Chevrolet Silverado trucks.

• Approved minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting
• Approved installation of pedestrian crosswalks at Hayes B Court and Hayes E Court on Hill Avenue
• Approved contract award to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for $150,000 utility acquisition study
• Approved contract award to Hovland Concrete Masonry Design for $1,106,016 bus stop shelter improvement project
• Approved purchase of two Solar Bee Mixers for CSTP 2 for $127,087
• Approved purchase of one John Deere 6M 125 Cab Utility Tractor with mower attachment for $212,325.14
• Approved purchase of one 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV 3WT Crew Cab Work Truck for $59,939
• Approved purchase of one 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD chassis with dump box, crane, and plow for $109,844

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council approved a $678,500 city contribution for the Bridge View Properties tax increment grant. It also approved several historic‑properties job descriptions and pay grades, and adopted two ordinance amendments on alcohol licensing and archery hunting. Additional approvals were made for miscellaneous licenses, special event permits, and temporary alcohol beverage permits.

• Approved job description and pay grade for Historic Properties Tour Guide (carried)
• Approved job description and pay grade for Historic Properties Administrative Assistant (carried)
• Approved job description and pay grade for Historic Properties Maintenance Coordinator (carried)
• Approved job description and pay grade for Historic Properties Museum Manager (carried)
• Approved O25-4396 ordinance amending Chapter 14 – Alcohol Beverages (carried)
• Approved O25-4397 ordinance amending Chapter 86 – Archery hunting regulations (carried)
• Approved R25-13835 resolution to identify and assist redevelopment of blighted property (carried)
• Approved R25-13836 resolution for city contribution up to $678,500 for Bridge View Properties tax increment grant (carried)

Committee of the Whole (Meets as needed)

The Committee of the Whole met on August 5, 2025, after the Common Council meeting. Members discussed the proposed 2026 General Fund and Capital Improvement budgets. No formal action or vote was taken on the proposals.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board (Meets in June, July, and as needed)

The advisory board approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It voted to move the CDBG public service allocations discussion to a closed session, then reconvene in open session. The board approved the 2026 CDBG public service allocations as presented, totaling $145,067. The meeting was adjourned at 2:06 p.m.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Moved CDBG public service allocations to closed session (motion carried)
• Re‑convened discussion in open session (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 CDBG public service allocations totaling $145,067 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:06 p.m. (motion carried)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. It granted a $642.85 sponsorship to the Duluth Superior Pride Parade. It also approved a $1,500 sponsorship to Head of the Lakes United Way after an amendment reduced the request from $3,000. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 9 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $642.85 sponsorship to Duluth Superior Pride Parade (motion carried)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship to Head of the Lakes United Way after amendment (motion carried)

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The commission met on July 29, 2025 and conducted a zoning code update workshop led by Mitchell Brouse. Commissioners discussed potential industrial and waterfront zoning districts, but no votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of measures were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. without any formal decisions.

Redevelopment Authority (RACS) (Meets as needed)

The Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from its January 28, 2025 meeting. It adopted a resolution tentatively identifying the property at 3209 Belknap Street as blighted. The board also approved a development agreement and a cooperation agreement with Bridge View Properties LLC for the Kari Toyota car dealership project. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 RACS minutes (carried)
• Approved resolution tentatively identifying 3209 Belknap St as blighted property (carried)
• Approved Development Agreement and Cooperation Agreement with Bridge View Properties LLC (Kari Toyota) (carried)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board (Meets in June, July, and as needed)

The board met on July 24, 2025 and approved the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting. A motion by Nick Nelson, seconded by John McCormick, was carried. The board also listed several public service applicant interviews but took no further action. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

• Approved August 1, 2024 CDBG Advisory Board minutes (motion carried)

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The committee approved the review of 2024 excess funds and filed several financial reports, including the Golf Course Report, the June 2025 check register, the General Fund financial statement, and the ARPA fund budget review. It also held in committee the fire protection contract, the Encourage Clinic grant application, the Animal Shelter grant application, and the Mobile Home Park income statement. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Review of 2024 Excess Funds (carried)
• Approved and filed Golf Course Report and Financials May 2025 (carried)
• Approved and filed June 2025 Check Register (carried)
• Approved and filed General Fund Financial Statement – 2024 and 2025 Expenditure vs Budget Analysis (carried)
• Approved and filed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Budget Review (carried)
• Held in committee the Village of Superior – Fire Protection Contract (carried)
• Held in committee until Aug 12, 2025 for Encourage Clinic Grant Application (carried)
• Held in committee the Animal Shelter Grant Application (carried)

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Human Resources Committee approved job descriptions for four Historic Properties positions and amended two responsibilities for the Tour Guide role. It also approved changes to the Officer in Charge program side letter and set recommended pay grades for the four positions. The committee deferred further discussion on a method for determining non‑union wage increases until the August meeting.

• Approved job description for Historic Properties Tour Guide (motion carried)
• Approved job description for Historic Properties Administrative Assistant (motion carried)
• Approved job description for Historic Properties Maintenance Coordinator (motion carried)
• Approved job description for Historic Properties Museum Manager (motion carried)
• Amended Tour Guide General Responsibilities items 2 & 4 (motion carried)
• Approved changes to Officer in Charge (OIC) Program Side Letter Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved recommended pay grades for four Historic Properties positions (motion carried)
• Deferred discussion on Non‑Union wage increase method to August meeting (motion carried)

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The committee approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It postponed two parking‑exemption requests until the next meeting. It approved a part‑time Community Service Officer paid internship program and will forward it to the Human Resources Committee. No action was taken on the proposed tobacco‑age ordinance change.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (carried)
• Postponed parking exemption for 53rd Ave E at E 1st St (held until next meeting, carried)
• Postponed parking exemption for E 1st St at 53rd Ave E (held until next meeting, carried)
• Approved part‑time CSO paid internship program and sent to HRC (carried)
• No action on T21 tobacco‑age ordinance change

Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Urban Forestry Tree Board approved changes to Chapter 86 Article III of the hunting ordinance and adopted a draft Request for Proposal for invasive‑species management in the Superior Municipal Forest. The board also elected Ruth Ludwig as Chair and Nick Nelson as Vice‑Chair, approved a revised Tribute Tree Application, and adopted the Heritage Tree Nomination Packet. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved revisions to Ordinance Chapter 86 Article III (hunting ordinance)
• Approved Draft Request for Proposal for invasive species management in the Superior Municipal Forest
• Elected Ruth Ludwig as Chair of the Urban Forestry Tree Board
• Elected Nick Nelson as Vice‑Chair of the Urban Forestry Tree Board
• Approved revised Tribute Tree Application
• Approved Heritage Tree Nomination Packet
• Confirmed next meeting for October 16 2025
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m.

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council approved three public‑works contracts, including a $409,998 contract for the Winter Street sanitary CIPP repair project. It also approved several licensing and event permits and allocated $50,000 from the public arts fund. All motions were carried, with voice votes used for some items.

• Approved $409,998 Winter Street sanitary CIPP repair contract (motion carried)
• Approved $140,587 boiler and HVAC contract for Lew Martin Senior Center and Nemadji Club House (motion carried)
• Approved $97,473 engineering services contract for Woodstock Sanitary Sewer Improvement (motion carried)
• Approved $50,000 allocation from the public arts fund to continue the Superior Public Art Grant program (motion carried)
• Approved miscellaneous licenses pending department approvals (motion carried)
• Approved event permit for Head of the Lakes Fair at 4700 Tower Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved event permit for Billings Park Days at 1812 Iowa Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved Class A beer and Class C wine license for Alchemy at 2724 North 21st Street (motion carried)

Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)

The committee approved an outdoor alcohol consumption license for Anndrea Ploeger, doing business as Alchemy, at 2724 North 21st Street through June 30, 2026. It also filed the appeal documents for tavern operator Makenzie Gronquist, leaving the recommendation to deny the license unchanged. The minutes from the June 16, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee meeting were approved. The process proposal for Producer Event Permits (Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlet) was approved.

• Approved outdoor alcohol consumption license for Alchemy (2724 N 21st St) through 6/30/2026 (carried)
• Motion to receive and file appeal documents for Makenzie Gronquist carried; no action on appeal request
• Approved June 16, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee minutes (carried)
• Approved process proposal for Producer Event Permits (Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlet) (carried)
• Motion to take items out of order to move 4.5 first carried (procedural)
• No action taken on informational updates (4.3) (no vote)

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. In the discussion of the North End Fire Station 2 replacement, commissioners voted 4‑1 to support the flat‑roof design concept. The flat‑roof design will be presented at the next City Council meeting.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Supported flat‑roof design for North End Fire Station 2 (4‑1)

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved contract awards to Belknap Plumbing & Heating for a new boiler and HVAC system ($140,587.00), to MSA Professional Services, Inc. for engineering services on the Woodstock Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project ($97,473.00), and to Sipsas Excavating for the Winter Street Sanitary CIPP and Repair project ($409,998.00). All motions were carried.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $140,587.00 contract to Belknap Plumbing & Heating for boiler and HVAC upgrades (motion carried)
• Approved $97,473.00 contract to MSA Professional Services, Inc. for Woodstock sewer engineering (motion carried)
• Approved $409,998.00 contract to Sipsas Excavating for Winter Street sanitary CIPP repair (motion carried)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council approved several ordinances and contracts, including the 2025 Tax Increment District budgets and an extension of the Baker Tilly audit contract. It also approved small business grants and waived land‑sale procedures for a city‑owned parcel. A motion to postpone the alcohol‑licensing renewal for Centerfolds Cabaret was carried.

• Approved resolution R25-13834 to amend and approve the 2025 Action Plan budget (carried)
• Approved extension of Baker Tilly audit contract through Dec 31 2026 (carried)
• Approved 2025 Tax Increment District (TID) budgets (carried)
• Repealed Christmas Tree, Wreath and Garland Sales License ordinance (carried)
• Repealed Fortunetelling prohibition ordinance (carried)
• Approved small business grants totaling $15,941.17 for three local firms (carried)
• Approved waiving land‑sale procedures for 4XX Cumming Avenue property transfer to New York Ave Properties, LLC (carried)
• Postponed decision on alcohol‑licensing renewal for Centerfolds Cabaret (carried)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

Mayor Paine recommended a cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light and Power to replace lead service lines and pursue federal funding. Councilors voted on the recommendation. The motion was approved unanimously by roll‑call vote.

• Approved cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light and Power for lead service line replacement (unanimous)

Golf Course Committee (Meets 4th Thursday as needed, at 11:00 a.m.)

The Golf Course Committee approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved a new signage package for North 58th Street and Tower Avenue costing $2,700. Updates were given on increased food and beverage sales, irrigation system planning, and the May financial performance. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Gordon, second by Johnson, carried)
• Approved Golf Course Sign on North 58th St & Tower Ave, $2,700 cost (motion by Gordon, second by Graskey, carried)

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and approved several financial items, including the Baker Tilly audit contract extension and the 2025 Tax Increment District budgets. It also decided to hold the ordinance amendment 025-4385, the Encouragement Clinic grant, and the Humane Society grant in committee for further review. Additional routine reports such as the Golf Course financials and the May 2025 check register were approved and filed.

• Approved May 27, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (motion carried)
• Held ordinance amendment 025-4385 in committee for two months (motion carried)
• Held Encouragement Clinic Grant Application in committee (no action)
• Held Humane Society of Douglas County Grant Application in committee (motion carried)
• Approved Baker Tilly Audit Contract Extension (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Tax Increment District (TID) Budgets and Applications (motion carried)
• Approved Golf Course Report and Financials April 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved May 2025 Check Register (motion carried)

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 Finance Committee meeting by unanimous vote. Other agenda items such as the North Lot parking improvements, 2024 fund balance, and 2026 budgeting were discussed but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

• Approved March 19, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)

The board unanimously approved the May 14 minutes and the bills and financial report. It accepted the proposed 2025‑2026 officer slate. It also approved moving forward with parking‑lot construction bids, a six‑month archival consulting agreement up to $4,500, and a free digitization partnership with Ancestry.com.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills and financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted officer slate for 2025‑2026: Hendrickson president, Kreidler vice‑president, Nikoi secretary (unanimous)
• Moved forward with securing bids for parking lot construction (unanimous)
• Approved 6‑month archival consulting agreement with Laura Jacobs, up to $4,500 (unanimous)
• Approved release with Ancestry.com to digitize microfilm collection at no charge (unanimous)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council denied renewal of the Centerfolds Cabaret alcohol license. It approved the creation of a Golf Course Committee and appointed four members for one‑year terms. It also approved a series of public‑works contracts, equipment purchases, and accessible‑parking ordinances.

• License renewal for Centerfolds Cabaret denied (motion failed, no second)
• June 3, 2025 minutes approved as amended (motion carried)
• Mayor's recommendation to create Golf Course Committee approved by unanimous voice vote
• Appointed Scott Gordon, Barb Hoag, Troy Clark, Lindsey Graskey to Golf Course Committee (1‑year terms)
• Approved $2,625,274.99 contract to Chippewa Concrete Services for Tower Avenue Reconfiguration
• Approved $198,920 contract to Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for Tower Avenue Reconfiguration
• Approved purchase of John Deere 772GP Motor Grader for $411,655
• Approved ordinances O25-4391, O25-4392, O25-4393 adding accessible parking signs

Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)

The committee elected Councilor Brent Fennessey as Chair and Councilor Mike Herrick as Vice‑Chair, both unanimously. It approved the April 14, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee minutes. Ordinance changes were adopted to delete the Christmas‑tree sales license (Section 74‑1) and the fortunetelling prohibition (Section 74‑2). The motion to move the producer‑event permit item to the top of the agenda was also carried.

• Elected Councilor Brent Fennessey as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Councilor Mike Herrick as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee minutes (carried)
• Moved Producer Event Permit item to agenda first (carried)
• Removed Section 74‑1 Christmas‑tree license requirement (carried)
• Removed Section 74‑2 fortunetelling prohibition (carried)

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee approved updated job descriptions for the Property Appraiser and the Maintenance & Construction Worker, and authorized requests to fill both positions. It also approved the updated Trenching and Excavation Policy #20.06 I and the updated Bloodborne Pathogens Policy #20.17. Job descriptions for several Superior Public Museums positions were held for further review until July.

• Approved updated job description for Property Appraiser (motion carried)
• Authorized request to fill Property Appraiser position (motion carried)
• Approved updated job description for Maintenance & Construction Worker (motion carried)
• Authorized request to fill Maintenance & Construction Worker position (motion carried)
• Approved updated Trenching and Excavation Policy #20.06 I (motion carried)
• Approved updated Bloodborne Pathogens Policy #20.17 (motion carried)
• Held review of Superior Public Museums Tour Guide job description until July (motion carried)
• Held review of Superior Public Museums Administrative Assistant job description until July (motion carried)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The commission elected Lindsey Graskey as chair and Ruth Ludwig as vice chair. Several budget items were approved, including the full GBS Survey estimate, the Press List update with state organizations, the Superior After Dark estimate, and an additional organic social media amount up to $12250. A motion to approve the Family Friendly Biking PR failed, and the motion to hold it for next year’s budget was adopted. No action was taken on several informational items and the mission statement.

• Lindsey Graskey elected chair (confirmed)
• Ruth Ludwig elected vice chair (confirmed)
• Minutes from May 5 and May 9 approved (Meyer abstained)
• Family Friendly Biking PR motion failed
• Family Friendly Biking PR held for next year's budget
• GBS Survey Estimate approved (full amount)
• Press List Update Estimate approved with amendment to include state organizations
• Superior After Dark Estimate approved

Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color (Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.)

The commission moved to approve the May 12 meeting minutes, a motion made by Vice Chair Ali and seconded by Commissioner Lang. Commissioners discussed the by‑law draft, tasking Commissioner Wong with preparing it for the next meeting. Commissioners Lang and Wong will attend the Family Rise Together Juneteenth Celebration to table. No action was taken on the June 27 trail clean‑up.

• Motion to approve May 12 minutes made by Vice Chair Ali and seconded by Commissioner Lang (no vote recorded)
• Commission By‑Laws discussed; Commissioner Wong to bring draft to next regular meeting
• Commissioners Lang and Wong assigned to attend Juneteenth celebration to table
• Trail clean‑up (June 27) noted; no action taken

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Public Works Committee approved multiple contracts and purchases, including a $2,625,274.99 award to Chippewa Concrete Services for the 2025 Tower Avenue Reconfiguration and Pavement Rehabilitation. It also approved the purchase of wetland mitigation credits, amendments to sewer and electrical contracts, and equipment acquisitions. Chair and Vice‑Chair positions were elected, and two items were postponed to the July 8 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the May 15, 2025 special meeting
• Approved Ron Gustafson purchase of up to 0.62 wetland credits
• Elected Nick Ledin as Chair of the Public Works Committee
• Elected Garner Moffat as Vice‑Chair of the Public Works Committee
• Approved Amendment I to the Blatnik Bridge sewer relocation agreement for $220,900.00
• Approved agreement with Wisconsin DOT for a $175,600.00 feasibility study
• Approved $2,625,274.99 contract award to Chippewa Concrete Services for Tower Avenue work
• Approved purchase of one 2025 John Deere 772GP Motor Grader for $411,655.00

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and confirmed Colin Payton as city assessor. It approved a student worker position, assumed operation of three museums, adopted two traffic‑stop ordinances, and approved the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Projects. The council also authorized beer service at several city events and renewed the 2025‑2026 retail alcohol beverage licensing.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Confirmed Colin Payton as City Assessor, effective Feb 4 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Student Worker position in Finance Department for summer 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved city assuming full operations of Fairlawn Mansion & Museum, Old Firehouse & Police Museum, and Whaleback Ship Museum (motion carried)
• Approved O25‑4389: change 20th Ave East at East 10th St to four‑way stop (motion carried)
• Approved O25‑4390: add stop at Cumming Ave at North 13th St (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Projects (motion carried)
• Approved unlimited transfer of full‑service retail outlet for beer at listed city events (motion carried)

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The committee approved the March 25, 2025 Finance Committee minutes and held the proposed fire‑protection surcharge for two months. It moved the Superior Public Museum RFP into closed session, then back to open session, and voted to operate the museum internally. Jack Sweeney was elected chair and Tylor Elm vice‑chair. The ordinance O25-4385 was held for further review, and no action was taken on the recycling‑fee refund request. Several routine financial reports and registers were received and filed.

• Approved March 25, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (carried)
• Held fire‑protection surcharge proposal for 2 months (carried)
• Moved Superior Public Museum RFP to closed session, then back to open session (carried)
• Approved Jack Sweeney as Finance Committee chair (carried)
• Approved Tylor Elm as Finance Committee vice‑chair (carried)
• Held ordinance O25-4385 in committee (carried)
• No action on recycling‑fee refund request (no action)
• Approved and filed Golf Course Report and Financials April 2025 (carried)

Parks & Recreation Commission (Meets as needed/quarterly on 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved moving $20,000 into the 2025 Capital Improvement Projects and adopted the amended budget. It also approved the minutes from the April 29 special meeting and elected Nick Ledin as Chair and Gene Rosburg as Vice‑Chair. All motions were carried.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Ludwig, second by Rosburg)
• Elected Nick Ledin as Chair (motion by Ludwig, second by Broussard)
• Elected Gene Rosburg as Vice‑Chair (motion by Ludwig, second by Norén)
• Approved moving $20,000 to the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Projects (motion by Johnson, second by Kroll)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Projects (amendment by Rosburg, second by Norén)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council approved a $3,368,996.07 contract with M. Jolma Inc. for the East 5th Street Reconstruction Project by a 6‑4 roll‑call vote. Additional related contracts and cooperative agreements were approved by voice vote. Numerous committee, board and commission appointments were also approved, and an amendment to City Code Chapter 14 alcohol license fees passed. A public‑hearing resolution for the 2025 CDBG Action Plan and an extension of the museum MOU were approved.

• Approved M. Jolma Inc. $3,368,996.07 East 5th St reconstruction contract (6‑4)
• Approved Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. $282,000 construction‑admin services (voice vote)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power (voice vote)
• Approved cooperative agreement with BNSF Railway for rail crossing (voice vote)
• Approved Northern Interstate Construction $688,000 Wade Bowl Splash Pad contract (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to City Code Chapter 14 alcohol license fees (voice vote, one abstention)
• Approved extension of MOU with Superior Public Museums through July 1 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to hold public hearing July 1 2025 on CDBG Action Plan (voice vote)

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It elected Councilor Sweeney as chair and Councilor Graskey as vice chair of the Human Resources Committee. The committee also approved multiple staffing requests, updated student worker job descriptions, and ordered further discussion on non‑union wage‑increase methods.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Councilor Sweeney as HRC Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Councilor Graskey as HRC Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill Light Equipment Operator – Street Division (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill Police Officer position (motion carried)
• Approved updated job description for Student Worker I‑IV (motion carried)
• Approved Student Worker position in Finance Department for summer 2025 (motion carried)
• Held discussion on method for determining Non‑Union wage increases (motion carried)

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The Public Safety Committee elected Councilor Elm as chair and Councilor Johnson as vice chair. The minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting were approved. The proposed increase of the tobacco purchase age to 21 was postponed until the July 2025 meeting. The committee approved new stop signs at Cumming Avenue & N 13th St and at 20th Ave E & E 10th St.

• Councilor Elm elected Chair (motion carried)
• Councilor Johnson elected Vice Chair (motion carried)
• April 17, 2025 meeting minutes approved (motion carried)
• T21 tobacco age increase ordinance held in committee until July 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved stop signs at Cumming Avenue and N 13th St (motion carried)
• Approved stop sign at 20th Ave E and E 10th St (motion carried)

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Public Works Committee approved several contracts related to the 2025 East 5th Street Reconstruction Project, including a $3,368,996.07 award to M. Jolma Inc., a $282,000 award to Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for construction administration services, and cooperative agreements with Superior Water, Light & Power and BNSF Railway. The committee also approved a $688,000 contract for the Wade Bowl Splash Pad Project with Northern Interstate Construction. All motions were carried.

• Approved $3,368,996.07 contract award to M. Jolma Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved $282,000 contract award to Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for construction administration (motion carried)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power for utility construction (motion carried)
• Approved cooperative agreement with BNSF Railway for rail crossing reconstruction (motion carried)
• Approved $688,000 contract award to Northern Interstate Construction for Wade Bowl Splash Pad Project (motion carried)

Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)

The Police and Fire Commission approved the minutes from the February 12 and March 18 meetings. A motion was made and seconded to bundle four probation‑completion letters and file them. A motion was made and seconded to receive and file an informal citizen complaint about parking enforcement. The commission entered a closed session at 4:59 p.m. and returned to open session at 5:27 p.m.; the minutes do not record vote totals for these motions.

• Approved minutes from 02/12/2025 and 03/18/2025 (carried)
• Motion to bundle items 6.1‑6.4 (probation letters) and receive and file (motion made, seconded; outcome not recorded)
• Motion to receive and file informal citizen complaint from Marty Curtiss (motion made, seconded; outcome not recorded)
• Motion to go into closed session at 4:59 p.m. (motion made, seconded; outcome not recorded)
• Motion to return to open session at 5:27 p.m. (motion made, seconded; outcome not recorded)

Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color (Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.)

The commission confirmed that a Trail Clean Up will take place on June 27 at 2 PM. It also set the next regular meeting for June 9 at 5:30 PM. The members agreed to volunteer at the Family Rise Together Juneteenth Celebration and begin planning a future Superior Juneteenth event.

• Scheduled Trail Clean Up for June 27 at 2 PM
• Set next regular meeting for June 9 at 5:30 PM
• Commission will volunteer at Family Rise Together Juneteenth Celebration

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The Tourism Development Commission did not take any action on the SLRE Map sponsorship request because there was no quorum. The commission scheduled its next meeting for May 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM.

• No action on Sponsorship Request – SLRE Map (no quorum)
• Confirmed next meeting for 5/27/25 at 1:00 PM

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The Superior City Council approved a $1,012,000 skatepark built by Grindline Skateparks, Inc. It also approved several public‑works contracts totaling $569,227.97 and adopted two accessible‑parking sign ordinances. Councilors Moffat and Herrick were elected as vice presidents, and 20 standing‑committee appointments were confirmed.

• Approved $1,012,000 skatepark construction with Grindline Skateparks, Inc. (voice vote)
• Approved public‑works contracts: Duluth Concrete ($364,873.90), Fahrner Asphalt ($154,944.84), WK Construction ($49,408.23) and a cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power (voice vote)
• Approved waiving bidding for OIR Group contract up to $50,000.00 (voice vote)
• Approved $10,837.00 grant from Our Rescue for the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of rescue body from Alum-Line, Inc. for $66,730.00 (voice vote)
• Elected Councilors Moffat and Herrick as vice presidents (roll call 8‑2)
• Approved 20 standing‑committee appointments (unanimous roll call 10‑0)
• Approved accessible‑parking sign ordinances O25-4386 (726 Hammond Ave) and O25-4387 (1314 Birch Ave) (voice vote)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It approved the SWIM Creative Business Symposium proposal for up to $4,725 and the Superior Spooktacular sponsorship request for $7,337.64. No action was taken on the other SWIM Creative presentations or the SLRE Map sponsorship request due to lack of quorum.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved SWIM Creative Business Symposium proposal, not to exceed $4,725 (motion carried)
• Approved Superior Spooktacular sponsorship request for $7,337.64 (motion carried)
• No action on SWIM Creative Organic Social Media presentation
• No action on SWIM Creative Media Outreach List presentation
• No action on SWIM Creative Superior After Dark public relations campaign presentation
• No action on Sponsorship Request – SLRE Map due to lack of quorum
• No action on remaining SWIM Creative presentations

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Public Works Committee approved three contract awards: Duluth Concrete for sidewalk replacement, Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for pavement marking, and WK Construction for asphalt milling. It also approved a cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power for the Hammond Avenue utility construction. Several East 5th Street items—including contract awards and cooperative agreements—were held for a special meeting. The consultant selection for the water utility acquisition study was also postponed to the June 5 meeting.

• Approved contract award to Duluth Concrete, LLC for 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project ($364,873.90)
• Approved contract award to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for 2025 Pavement Marking Project ($154,944.84)
• Approved contract award to WK Construction for 2025 Asphalt Milling Project ($49,408.23)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power for Hammond Avenue utility construction
• Held contract award to M. Jolma Inc. for East 5th Street Reconstruction ($3,368,996.07) pending special meeting
• Held contract award to Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for construction administration services ($282,000) pending special meeting
• Held cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power for East 5th Street utility portion pending special meeting
• Held cooperative agreement with BNSF Railway for rail crossing reconstruction pending special meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission (Meets as needed/quarterly on 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the March 13 and March 20, 2025 meetings. It also approved funding of $1,012.000 for the complete Skatepark Construction Project with Grindline Skateparks Inc. The commission confirmed the next meeting will be on May 22, 2025.

• Approved minutes from March 13 and March 20, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved funding $1,012.000 for complete Skatepark Construction Project with Grindline Skateparks Inc. (motion carried)
• Confirmed next meeting date: May 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Golf Course Committee (Meets 4th Thursday as needed, at 11:00 a.m.)

The Golf Course Committee approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. Members elected Barb Hoag as Chair, Troy Clark as Vice‑Chair, and Scott Gordon as a committee member. The committee also approved the Nemadji Golf Course Turf Maintenance Plan, which will be presented to the city council on May 6, 2025.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Barb Hoag as Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Troy Clark as Vice‑Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Scott Gordon as committee member (motion carried)
• Approved Nemadji Golf Course Turf Maintenance Plan (motion carried)

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The commission held a special meeting and discussed a zoning code update workshop focusing on commercial districts. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The committee approved updated job descriptions for the Assessor, Coordinated Response Specialist, Collection System Engineering Coordinator, and a Police Sergeant position. It also approved requests to fill the Assessor, Coordinated Response Specialist, Collection System Engineering Coordinator, and two seasonal laborer positions in Public Works. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved updated job description for Assessor (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill Assessor position (motion carried)
• Approved updated job description for Coordinated Response Specialist (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill Coordinated Response Specialist position (motion carried)
• Approved updated job description for Collection System Engineering Coordinator (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill Collection System Engineering Coordinator position (motion carried)
• Approved reclassification of investigation division supervisor to Police Sergeant and updated Police Sergeant job description (motion carried)
• Approved request to fill two Seasonal Laborer positions in Maintenance and Construction Division of Public Works (motion carried)

Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)

The Tourism Development Commission approved four sponsorship requests totaling $45,700 and two Bong Capital Improvement requests totaling $16,937.57. All motions passed as recorded. No action was taken on the tourism coordinator job description, the 2025 budget discussion, or the mission statement.

• Approved $20,000 sponsorship to Superior Rotary Club for Dragon Boat Festival (motion passed)
• Approved $24,000 sponsorship to Superior Trails (including $4,000 additional) (motion passed)
• Approved $1,200 sponsorship to Grandma’s Marathon 2025 Superior Nightmare 5K (motion passed)
• Approved up to $500 sponsorship for VSO Conference Swag (motion passed)
• Approved $15,260.77 Bong Capital Improvement request (motion passed)
• Approved $1,676.80 Bong Capital Improvement request (motion passed)
• No action taken on Tourism Coordinator job description
• No action taken on 2025 Budget Discussion and Mission Statement

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The Public Safety Committee approved several items, including waiving the bidding process to purchase a custom aluminum rescue body for $66,730 and approving a $10,837 grant from Our Rescue. It also waived bidding to enter a contract with OIR Group and received and filed MOUs for Pathways to Hope. The proposed increase of the tobacco purchase age to 21 was postponed to the May meeting, and no action was taken on the Flock Safety demo.

• Approved waiver of bidding to purchase custom rescue body for $66,730 (carried)
• Approved grant from Our Rescue for $10,837 (carried)
• Approved waiver of bidding to contract with OIR Group (carried)
• Received and filed Pathways to Hope MOUs (carried)
• Postponed T21 tobacco age increase ordinance to May 2025 meeting (postponed)
• No action taken on Flock Safety demo request (no action)
• Approved minutes from March 20 and April 7 meetings (carried)

Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Urban Forestry Tree Board approved the minutes from the February 20 meeting, adopted the final design for Tree Tour signs, and approved revisions to the Tree Maintenance Standards. The board also authorized a bidding process to sell the city’s accumulated logs and woody debris. The meeting noted the city’s continued Tree City USA designation and the appointment of a new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved final design for Tree Tour signs (motion carried)
• Approved changes to the Tree Maintenance Standards (motion carried)
• Authorized bidding process to sell stockpiled logs and woody debris (motion carried)

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The commission approved the March 19 and 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Architectural Code Review Grant Program, a Vacant to Value new‑construction project at 18XX E 5th Street, the installation of a statue at the Sister City Garden, and a Community Development Investment grant agreement for the Love Creamery redevelopment.

• Approved March 19 & 26, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved Architectural Code Review Grant Program (carried)
• Approved Vacant to Value new‑construction application for 18XX E 5th Street (carried)
• Approved installation of statue at Sister City Garden (carried)
• Approved CDI Grant Agreement for 2704 North 21st Street redevelopment (carried; one abstention)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council elected Councilor Lindsey Graskey as President and, after a split vote, postponed the Vice President selection. It approved three Public Works contracts—including a $975,000 CSTP 6 demolition contract, a $167,200 sewer‑repair contract, and a $61,679 loader purchase—plus purchases of two Ford electric vehicles and three Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks. The council also conditionally approved new liquor, beer and tobacco licenses for Express Lane and Superior Ramen House. All motions carried by voice vote.

• Elected Councilor Lindsey Graskey as President (unanimous voice vote)
• Failed Vice President vote: Moffat vote – Ledin, Moffat, Elm, Ludwig, Graskey; Herrick vote – Anderson, Fennessey, Herrick, Johnson
• Approved $167,200 Billings Drive sanitary sewer repair contract to Veit & Company
• Approved $61,678.96 purchase of a 2025 Bobcat L28 articulated loader
• Approved $975,000 CSTP 6 partial demolition and shoring contract to Urban Companies
• Approved purchase of a Ford F‑150 Lightning ($51,022) and a Ford F‑550 Chassis Cab ($70,613) from Ewald Motors
• Approved purchase of three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks at $59,939 each
• Conditionally approved Class “A” liquor, beer and tobacco licenses for Express Lane (311 Belknap St) and Class “B” liquor and beer license for Superior Ramen House (110 E 2nd St)

Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)

The Licenses & Fees Committee approved the minutes from its January 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved an amendment to the Tavern Operator License ordinance that removes the $5 fee for provisional licenses, with Councilor Graskey abstaining. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 13, 2025 Licenses & Fees Committee minutes (carried)
• Approved amendment eliminating $5 provisional tavern operator license fee (abstention by Councilor Graskey)

City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)

The council approved the 2025 landfill budget and a general fund budget amendment. Several traffic‑related ordinances adding new stop signs were adopted, and a play structure for Central Park was purchased for $91,501.20. Small business grants totaling $19,635 were granted to two local firms, and miscellaneous licenses were approved. One ordinance on tobacco sales to minors was sent back to the Public Safety Committee for further review.

• Approved 2025 Landfill Budget (motion by Councilor Elm, carried)
• Approved 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment (motion by Councilor Elm, carried)
• Referred ordinance O25-4381 (tobacco age) back to Public Safety Committee (motion by Councilor Johnson, carried)
• Approved ordinance O25-4382 adding stop at 26th Ave E & East 6th St (motion by Councilor Fennessey, carried)
• Approved ordinance O25-4383 adding three‑way stop at 24th St & Banks Ave (motion by Councilor Herrick, carried)
• Approved ordinance O25-4384 adding three‑way stop at 19th St & Banks Ave (motion by Councilor Elm, carried)
• Approved purchase of Burke Nucleus Modular Play Structure for Central Park for $91,501.20 (motion by Councilor Fennessey, carried)
• Approved small business grants: $15,000 to DK Emporium, LLC and $4,635 to Senior Advantage (motion by Councilor Fennessey, carried)

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The committee approved the purchase of a Ford F-150 Lightning ARV for $51,022.00 and a Ford F-550 Chassis Cab for $70,613.00. Both motions were made by Councilor Johnson, seconded by Councilor Ledin, and each motion carried. The approvals will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved purchase of Ford F-150 Lightning ARV for $51,022.00 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Ford F-550 Chassis Cab for $70,613.00 (motion carried)

Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Public Works Committee approved three contract awards: Veit & Company for Billings Drive sewer repairs ($167,200), Urban Companies for the CSTP 6 partial demolition and shoring project ($975,000), and the purchase of a 2025 Bobcat L28 Articulated Loader ($61,678.96). The committee also approved the notice to auction surplus garbage trucks and ratified the March 6 meeting minutes.

• Approved contract award to Veit & Company for Billings Drive sanitary sewer repair ($167,200)
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Bobcat L28 Articulated Loader ($61,678.96)
• Approved contract award to Urban Companies for CSTP 6 partial demolition and shoring ($975,000)
• Approved notice to auction surplus garbage trucks
• Approved minutes from the March 6, 2025 Public Works Committee meeting

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Superior Plan Commission met on March 26, 2025 at the Government Center. Members discussed a zoning code update workshop presented by Mitchell Brouse of SRF. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)

The committee approved the amended General Fund Budget as of 03/24/2025 and adopted the February 2025 financial reports, including the Golf Course Report and the Check Register for 2024 and 2025 expenditures. It also approved the Landfill Budget 2025 and moved the Superior Public Museums RFP discussion to closed session. Additional items such as the ARPA Fund Budget Review were approved and filed.

• Approved Landfill Budget 2025
• Held Village of Superior Fire Protection Contract for future approval
• Moved Superior Public Museums RFP discussion to closed session (5:43 pm‑6:57 pm)
• Approved Amended General Fund Budget as of 03/24/2025
• Approved and filed Golf Course Report and February 2025 financials
• Approved February 2025 Check Register – 2024 & 2025 Expenditures
• Approved and filed General Fund Financial Statement – 2024 & 2025 Expenditure vs Budget Analysis
• Approved and filed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Budget Review

Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)

The Public Safety Committee approved an amendment to the city ordinance that raises the legal age for purchasing tobacco to 21 and updates the definition of tobacco and vaping products. It also approved new stop signs at several intersections, including East 6th Street at 26th Avenue East, Banks Avenue at 19th Street, and added a third stop sign on Banks Avenue. One proposal to add stop signs on Oakes Avenue and 24th Street received no action, and another request to add stop signs on 20th Avenue East and East 10th Street was held in committee indefinitely.

• Approved amendment to T21 ordinance (age 21 and product definitions) – carried
• Approved addition of two stop signs on East 6th Street at 26th Avenue East – carried
• Held proposal for stop signs on 20th Avenue East and East 10th Street indefinitely – carried
• No action taken on adding two stop signs on Oakes Avenue at 24th Street
• Approved four‑way stop at Banks Avenue and 19th Street – carried
• Approved third stop sign on Banks Avenue (23rd or 24th Street) – carried
• Approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting – carried

Parks & Recreation Commission (Meets as needed/quarterly on 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the 2025 Playground Program locations, the 2025 Recreational and Special Event Grants totaling $123,309, and a $100,000 allocation for Central Park Playground improvements. All three motions were carried. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting for May 22, 2025.

• Approved 2025 Playground Program locations (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Recreational and Special Event Grants totaling $123,309 (motion carried)
• Approved Central Park Playground Improvements with $100,000 funding (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)

The Plan Commission approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized a certified survey map submission for the property at 10 Belknap Shores. The commission also approved small business grant applications for DK Emporium, LLC and Senior Advantage. Further discussion on expanding the grant program and the landscaping grant will occur at future meetings.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Approved request to submit Certified Survey Map for 10 Belknap Shores (carried)
• Approved DK Emporium, LLC small business grant application (carried)
• Approved Senior Advantage small business grant application (carried)