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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

The Superior City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to vacate a portion of Baxter Avenue, a move tied to the Halvor Lines property. The council will also consider several committee recommendations, including a $15,000 small business grant for A-1 Movers, approval of the 2026 budget, and various traffic ordinance changes.

• Public hearing on R25-13843 to vacate Baxter Avenue between First and Second Streets (0.64 acres)
• Approve $15,000 Small Business Grant for A-1 Movers at 704 Banks Avenue
• Approve sale of fee and temporary easement to WisDOT for Blatnik Bridge Project
• Approve 2026 Budget
• Approve miscellaneous licenses pending department approvals

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)

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)

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.

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

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)

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.

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)

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.

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)

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 will meet to decide on renewing a mailing services contract and purchasing a $603,025 sewer truck. It will also discuss traffic concerns near Ogden, John, and Banks Avenues.

• Renew mailing services contract with Pro Print through Dec 31, 2026
• Approve $603,025 purchase of 2026 Freightliner sewer truck from MacQueen Equipment
• Discuss traffic concerns near Ogden Avenue, John Avenue, and Banks Avenue

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 Superior Golf Course Committee meets to discuss operational updates, including irrigation system repairs, season pass policies, and financial reports. The committee reviews the mission statement and receives reports from the general manager, superintendent, and marketing team.

• Irrigation system update with $4M estimated cost for second phase
• Review of season pass policies
• Approval of $2,700 signage at North 58th Street & Tower Avenue
• $9,500 beverage sales since Memorial Day weekend oasis opening
• 2025 net income of $127,249 through July, up $57,832 from 2024

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.

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

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 26, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for the first week of September.

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

The Superior, Wisconsin Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, was canceled. The next meeting is set for September 18, 2025.

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

The Superior Plan Commission will meet to discuss a vacant-to-value new construction application for 16XX Ohio Avenue and a street vacation request from Halvor Lines. The meeting also includes routine updates from planning and housing staff.

• Review and approval of Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 16XX Ohio Avenue (V2VNC 25-03)
• Halvor Lines 25-01 Vacation request, review and recommendation

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)

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

The Superior City Council will act on committee recommendations including a $150,000 study of Superior Water Light & Power utility acquisition, $1.1M in bus stop shelter upgrades, and multiple vehicle purchases totaling over $500,000. The meeting will also consider liquor and tobacco licenses, opioid litigation settlement authority, and a $9,936 small business façade grant.

• Approve $150,000 contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants for utility acquisition study
• Approve $1,106,016 contract for Hovland Concrete Masonry Design bus stop shelter improvements
• Approve $212,325 purchase of John Deere tractor and mower attachment
• Approve $59,939 purchase of Chevrolet Silverado EV work truck
• Approve $9,936 small business grant for Shamrock Bar & Pizza façade improvements at 5825 Tower Avenue

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

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

The Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve an updated Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan. They will also revisit a discussion from July on establishing a method for determining non-union wage increases for 2026 and future years. The meeting includes routine filing of the July 2025 personnel report and HR updates.

• Approve updated Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan - Policy 02.01
• Discussion on establishing method for determining Non-Union wage increases for 2026 and future years

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

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

The Police and Fire Commission will review letters from chiefs regarding officer promotions, accept a resignation, and vote on a new police officer hire list. No policy decisions or budget actions are scheduled.

• Letter from Chief Winterscheidt recommending Officer Louis Aguinaga’s promotion after probation completion
• Letter from Chief Winterscheidt noting Officer Abigail Bartlett’s resignation effective April 29, 2025
• Letter from Chief Vollbrecht recommending Captain Ben Dvorak’s appointment after probation completion
• Letter from Chief Vollbrecht recommending MPO Adam Staples’ appointment after probation completion
• Vote on Police Officer Hire List (to be distributed prior to meeting)

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

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

The Library Board Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Superior Public Library (1530 Tower Avenue) was canceled. The meeting was to include routine items such as approval of minutes, discussion of a student library board member role, and planning for trustee training.

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, hear director reports, and vote on contracts for construction and parking lot services. The board will also consider a contract for library branch facilities in Old Solon Springs Village Hall at no cost.

• Approval of $494,290 construction contract with Northern Interstate Construction, Inc.
• Approval of $24,950 contract with S.E.H. for parking lot construction administration services
• Consideration of no-cost contract with Wende Pemrick for library branch facilities in Old Solon Springs Village Hall
• Approval of bills and financial report
• Permission to refill part-time Library Page position

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)

Wisconsin Point Committee (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Wisconsin Point Committee will hold its quarterly meeting to approve past minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, and discuss updates on resiliency, infrastructure grants, fire management, and a proposed bungee dock. The committee also plans trail improvements at Bear Creek, Schafer Beach, and Wisconsin Point.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Wisconsin Point Plan – Bear Creek Trail Extension & Signage
• Consider Trail Improvements at Schafer Beach
• Update on Wisconsin Point Resiliency Project
• Update on Bipartisan Infrastructure Competitive Grant (Gibiskising-minis Azhe-dibinaweziwin)

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)

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

The Superior Plan Commission will hold its regular August meeting with no new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes on the agenda. Members will review a small-business application for Shamrock Bar & Pizza and a vacant-to-value construction proposal for 16XX Ohio Avenue, but no votes are scheduled. Procedural items include approving past minutes and receiving routine director and housing-coordinator reports.

• Shamrock Bar & Pizza – Small Business Application Discussion
• Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 16XX Ohio Avenue (V2VNC 25-03)
• Halvor Lines 25-01 Vacation request, review and recommendation

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

The Superior Finance Committee will convene its regular meeting with only procedural items, including roll call, approval of past minutes, and no new or old business listed. The committee will not take any action as a majority of the Common Council may be present but will not vote.

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)

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 hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss new and ongoing business, including honoring Kym Young and reviewing the commission’s by-laws. The meeting is procedural and will not take formal action, as the Common Council will not vote on items.

• Honoring Kym Young
• Reviewing Commission By-Laws
• Discussing changes at UW-Superior Diversity and Inclusion
• Reviewing Pathways to Hope initiative
• Planning future agenda items for September 8, 2025

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 Public Works Committee will review several equipment purchases and a major contract for bus stop improvements. Members will also discuss the potential acquisition of utilities operated by Superior Water Light & Power and traffic safety concerns.

• Contract award to Hovland Concrete Masonry Design for Bus Stop Shelter Improvement Project: $1,106,016.00
• Contract award to Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for utility acquisition evaluation: up to $150,000
• Purchase of 2026 John Deere 6M 125 Cab Utility Tractor and mower attachment: $212,325.14
• Purchase of two Solar Bee Mixers for CSTP 2: $127,087.00
• Purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado work trucks and equipment: $59,939.00 and $109,844.00

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 City Council will discuss redevelopment grants, alcohol licensing for local events, and the confirmation of a Museum Manager. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding archery hunting and alcohol beverage retail sales.

• Resolution R25-13836 for tax increment grants up to $678,500 for Bridge View Properties, LLC
• Confirmation of Jordan Stish as Museum Manager
• Ordinance O25-4397 to broaden archery hunting regulations on private properties
• Ordinance O25-4396 regarding state licensed producers' retail sales at off-site outlets
• Special event licenses for D.S. Pride Block Party, East End Days, and Pride Weekend

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 will discuss proposals for the 2026 General Fund and Capital Improvement Budget. This includes reviewing budget requests from the Public Works/Parks, Rec., & Forestry Department.

• Hammond Park Playground Improvement: $100,000
• Invasive Species and Vegetation Management: $30,000
• Trash/Recycling Standardization and Bench Replacements: $15,000
• Trailhead and Boat Launch Signage Improvements: $10,000

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 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on public service allocations. The board may enter a closed session for these deliberations under Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85 1 (e).

• CDBG Public Service Allocations

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)

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

The Historic Preservation Committee is reviewing a feasibility report for the city-owned Princess Theatre on Tower Avenue. The study evaluates the viability of converting the vacant building and two adjacent parcels into a multi-use community venue.

• Proposal to develop a multi-use event space with a café, bar, and beer garden
• Estimated annual city subsidy requirement of $250,000 to $320,000 for operations
• Recommendation against restoring the venue as a fixed-seat, proscenium-style theatre
• Identification of three parcels on Tower Avenue for the project footprint
• Analysis of the marquee on Tower Avenue described as a blight in need of renovation

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

The Tourism Development Commission will meet to discuss sponsorship requests for the Duluth Superior Pride Parade and Head of the Lakes United Way. The body will also consider a funding request for the Richard I Bong Museum and Superior Tourism Information Center sign.

• Sponsorship request from Duluth Superior Pride for $642.85
• Sponsorship request from Head of the Lakes United Way for $2,000
• Sign funding request for Richard I Bong Museum and Superior Tourism Information Center
• Discussion on Tourism Coordinator
• Review of Mission Statement

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 Plan Commission will meet to conduct a workshop regarding updates to the zoning code. The meeting also includes standard roll call and business items.

• Zoning Code Update Workshop

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 of the City of Superior will hold a public hearing to tentatively identify property at 3223 Belknap Street as blighted. The body is also considering agreements for an automobile dealership sales and service facility.

• Public hearing to designate 3223 Belknap Street as blighted property
• Proposed Cooperation Agreement between the Redevelopment Authority and the City of Superior
• Proposed Development Agreement with Bridge View Properties, LLC (Kari Toyota) for an automobile dealership sales and service facility

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 Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board will conduct interviews with organizations applying for public service allocations. The board's mission is to provide citizen input into how these services are allocated.

• Interviews with NWCSA (Homeless Services, Supportive Housing, and Memory Lane)
• Interviews with CASDA
• Interviews with Mentor Superior
• Interviews with Boys and Girls Club
• Interviews with Harbor House Crisis Shelter

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 Finance Committee will discuss grant applications for the Animal Shelter and Encouragement Clinic, as well as a fire protection contract with the Village of Superior. The body will also review 2024 excess funds and mobile home park income statements.

• Village of Superior Fire Protection Contract
• Encouragement Clinic Grant Application
• Animal Shelter Grant Application
• Review of 2024 Excess Funds
• Mobile Home Park Income Statements

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 will consider job descriptions and pay grades for four Historic Properties positions. The body will also discuss a method for determining non-union wage increases for 2026 and beyond.

• Job descriptions and pay grades for Historic Properties Tour Guide, Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Coordinator, and Museum Manager
• Proposed changes to the Officer in Charge (OIC) Program Side Letter Agreement
• Discussion on determining Non-Union wage increases for 2026 and future years

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 will discuss increasing the legal age for tobacco purchase and possession to 21. Members will also review requests for parking exemptions and a new part-time internship program for Community Service Officers.

• Ordinance change to increase legal tobacco age from 18 to 21
• Parking exemption request for 53rd Ave E at E 1st St
• Parking exemption request for E 1st St at 53rd Ave E
• Proposal for a Part-Time CSO/Paid Internship Program

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 board will review draft ordinances and a request for proposal regarding invasive species in the Superior Municipal Forest. Members will also discuss the city's Fire Management Plan and elect board officers.

• Draft Ordinance Chapter 86 Article III
• Draft Request for Proposal for Invasive Species in the Superior Municipal Forest
• Discussion on the Fire Management Plan
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Tribute Tree Application and Heritage Tree Nomination Packet

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 City Council will receive a presentation on the initial design of New Fire Station 2. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and liquor license applications.

• Contract for Lew Martin Senior Center boiler and Nemadji Club House HVAC: $140,587.00
• Engineering services contract for Woodstock Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project: $97,473.00
• Contract for Winter Street Sanitary CIPP and Repair Project: $409,998.00
• Allocation of $50,000 from the public arts fund for the Superior Public Art Grant program
• License renewal application for Centerfolds Cabaret at 702 Tower Avenue

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)

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

The meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025, has been cancelled.

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

The committee will hold an appeal hearing for a denied tavern operator license for Makenzie Gronquist. Members will also consider a proposal for Producer Event Permits and a recommendation for an outdoor alcohol consumption license.

• Tavern Operator Appeal Hearing for Makenzie Gronquist
• Proposed process for Producer Event Permits (Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlets)
• Recommended Outdoor Alcohol Consumption license for Alchemy at 2724 North 21st Street
• Informational update on 2025 Assembly Bill 211 regarding tobacco bars and smoking bans

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)

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

The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025.

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

The committee will review contract awards for sewer improvements, HVAC installations, and engineering services. Members will also discuss traffic concerns near Ogden, John, and Banks Avenues and receive an update on a water utility acquisition study.

• Contract award to Sipsas Excavating for Winter Street Sanitary CIPP and Repair Project: $409,998.00
• Contract award to Belknap Plumbing & Heating for Lew Martin Senior Center and Nemadji Club House HVAC: $140,587.00
• Contract award to MSA Professional Services, Inc. for Woodstock Sanitary Sewer Improvements: $97,473.00
• Discussion of traffic concerns near Ogden Avenue, John Avenue, and Banks Avenue
• Update on the consultant for the Water Utility Acquisition Feasibility Study

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)

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

The Plan Commission will review the preliminary design and engineering for the replacement of Fire Station 2. The body is asked to make design recommendations and approve the plans to move the project forward.

• Preliminary design review for a 19,525 square-foot North End Fire Station 2
• Project budget includes $750,000 from the 2024 CIP and $250,000 from ARPA funds

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)

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

The City Council will hold a public hearing to approve an amended 2025 Action Plan budget for Community Development Block Grants. The proposal includes a new $100,000 lead line replacement project and an increase in funding for the Wade Bowl Splash Pad to $738,000.

• Public hearing for Resolution R25-13834 to amend the 2025 Action Plan budget
• Proposed small business grants: JB Building ($7,239.94), Eisenmann Bros. Inc. ($4,501.23), and Superior Animal Hospital ($4,200.00)
• Proposed 2-year extension of Baker Tilly's audit contract through December 31, 2026
• Proposed ordinances O25-4394 and O25-4395 to repeal licenses for Christmas tree sales and fortunetelling
• Proposed transfer of city-owned property at 4XX Cumming Avenue to New York Ave Properties, LLC

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.)

The City Council is reviewing a cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light and Power (SWLP) to replace lead water service lines. The partnership aims to replace customer-owned lateral lead lines at no cost to the customer by the federal deadline of 2037.

• Cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light and Power for lead service line replacement
• Proposal for SWLP to apply for principal loan forgiveness funding via the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
• Plan for City Public Works to coordinate and contract for replacement projects
• Requirement for the City to bear costs for customer-side replacements not reimbursed by SWLP

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 will meet to discuss updates on outside food and beverage sales and the irrigation system. The body is also expected to consider a recommendation to approve a golf course sign located at North 58th Street and Tower Avenue.

• Recommendation to approve the Golf Course Sign on North 58th Street & Tower Avenue
• Update on Outside Food and Beverage Sales
• Update on Irrigation System
• General Manager’s Report with Profit/Loss Statement

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)

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

The committee will review updates regarding the city's application for Certified Local Government status. This includes discussing proposed code changes to how properties are removed from the municipal register of historic places to meet National Park Service requirements.

• Update on Certified Local Government application and related code revisions
• Update on the Princess Theater
• Update on the Carnegie Library

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

The Finance Committee will discuss 2025 Tax Increment District budgets and an extension for the Baker Tilly audit contract. The body is also reviewing grant applications and an ordinance regarding city liability claims.

• 2025 Tax Increment District (TID) Budgets & Appropriations
• Baker Tilly Audit Contract Extension
• Ordinance O25-4385 amending City Code Chapter 2 regarding liability claims
• Encouragement Clinic Grant Application
• Humane Society of Douglas County Grant Application

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)

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

The Plan Commission will discuss and make recommendations on four small business grant applications. The body will also review a new construction application for a property on Cumming Avenue.

• Small business grant applications for Shamrock Bar & Pizza, JB Building LLC (Badger Building), Eisenmann Bros, and Superior Animal Hospital
• Grant request for Shamrock Bar & Pizza for $9,936.00 based on project costs of $24,840.00
• Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 4XX Cumming Avenue (V2VNC 25-02)
• Discussion regarding Plan Commission meeting time
• Zoning Code Workshop

The Plan Commission approved small business grant applications for JB Building LLC (Badger Building), Eisenmann Bros, and Superior Animal Hospital. The Shamrock Bar & Pizza grant application was held for further discussion. The commission also approved a Vacant to Value new construction application for 4XX Cumming Avenue and set future meeting times.

• Approved small business grants for JB Building LLC, Eisenmann Bros, and Superior Animal Hospital
• Held Shamrock Bar & Pizza small business grant for further discussion
• Approved Vacant to Value new construction application for 4XX Cumming Avenue (V2VNC 25-02)
• Set Plan Commission meetings for second Tuesday at 5:00 pm from August through December 2025

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

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for June 19, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025.

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

The Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to review costs for parking lot improvements and available funds. The body will also discuss 2026 budgeting, including pay plan increases and county reimbursements.

• Parking lot plan and cost estimate for North Lot improvements
• Library 2024 fund balance available for parking lot construction
• 2026 Douglas County Reimbursement amount
• 2026 step increases in adopted pay plan
• 2025 Director Review Process timing and schedule

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 Superior Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers for 2025-2026 and review financial reports. The board will discuss a parking lot project and consider two new service agreements. This meeting includes a progress report on the library's strategic plan.

• Proposed 6-month archival consulting agreement with Laura Jacobs not to exceed $4,500
• Proposed agreement with Ancestry.com to digitize Superior Telegram microfilm at no charge
• Proposed slate of officers: Sue Hendrickson (President), Ellen Kreidler (Vice-President), Acacia Nikoi (Secretary)
• Update on design scope and financing for the parking lot project

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 Common Council will decide on several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases. The body is also considering the city's assumption of operations for three local museums and a public hearing regarding an alcohol license non-renewal.

• Contract for Tower Avenue Reconfiguration and Pavement Rehabilitation from North 28th Street to Belknap Street for $2,625,274.99
• Purchase of a 2025 John Deere 772GP Motor Grader for $411,655.00 and a 2025 John Deere 644P Wheel Loader for $340,352.00
• Proposal for the City of Superior to assume full operations of Fairlawn Mansion & Museum, the Old Firehouse & Police Museum, and the Whaleback Ship Museum
• Public hearing on the non-renewal of the alcohol license for Centerfolds Cabaret at 702 Tower Avenue
• Agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for the Blatnik Bridge Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project for $220,900.00

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 Licenses & Fees Committee will discuss updating the building inspection fee schedule and removing several outdated city ordinances. The body is also reviewing a process for Producer Event Permits.

• Proposal to increase the $50 per day citation fee for building permit and Certificate of Occupancy violations
• Proposed removal of Section 74-1 requiring a $50 license for Christmas tree, wreath, and garland sales
• Proposed removal of Section 74-2 prohibiting fortunetelling and similar practices
• Update on licenses for worm stands
• Review of process for Producer Event Permits (Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlet)

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 Human Resources Committee will discuss a method for determining non-union wage increases for 2026 and beyond. The body is also reviewing job descriptions and requests to fill positions for Property Appraiser and Maintenance & Construction Worker.

• Discussion on non-union wage increases for 2026 and future years
• Approval of updated job description and request to fill Property Appraiser position
• Approval of updated job description and request to fill Maintenance & Construction Worker position
• Approval of updated Trenching and Excavation Policy #20.06 I and Bloodborne Pathogens Policy #20.17
• Review of job descriptions for four Superior Public Museums roles

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)

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

The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 09, 2025.

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

The commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes items regarding commission by-laws and community events.

• Commission By-Laws
• Juneteenth
• Trail Clean up scheduled for June 27th at 2PM

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

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

The Tourism Development Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review several marketing estimates. The body is discussing various promotional initiatives and a contract for organic social media.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Family Friendly Biking PR estimate: $17,647 for PR services, $3,500 for agency services, and $8,825-$14,120 for influencers
• SWIM Contract 2025-2027 for organic social media
• Review of GBS Survey, Press Release Substitution, Press List Update, Subscriber E-Mail, and Superior After Dark estimates
• Discussion regarding the Tourism Coordinator and Mission Statement

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

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

The Public Works Committee will discuss several contract awards for infrastructure projects and the purchase of heavy machinery. The body is also reviewing updates to the Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) ordinance and TIA document to align with current state and federal authorizations.

• Contract award to Chippewa Concrete Services for Tower Avenue Reconfiguration and Pavement Rehabilitation ($2,625,274.99)
• Purchase of a 2025 John Deere 772GP Motor Grader ($411,655.00) and 2025 John Deere 644P Wheel Loader ($340,352.00)
• Contract award to Ayres Associates Inc. for Marina Drive Bridge and Causeway Reconstruction (not to exceed $295,481.25)
• Amendment to Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. agreement for Blatnik Bridge Sanitary Sewer Relocation ($220,900.00)
• Grant Agreement with Federal Railroad Administration for North 28th Street and BNSF rail yard grade separation study

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 City Council will discuss taking over full operations of the Fairlawn Mansion & Museum, the Old Firehouse & Police Museum, and the Whaleback Ship Museum. The body will also consider traffic code changes and the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Projects.

• Proposal for City of Superior to assume full operations of Fairlawn Mansion & Museum, Old Firehouse & Police Museum, and Whaleback Ship Museum
• Ordinance O25-4389 to change 20th Avenue East at East 10th Street to a four-way stop
• Ordinance O25-4390 to add Cumming Avenue at North 13th Street to the traffic stop schedule
• Approval of 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Projects
• Alcohol beverage licensing requests for Earth Rider Brewing for June, July, and August 2025 events

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 Superior Finance Committee meets to discuss financial oversight, including approval of amended budgets, check registers, and updates on city funds. Key items include a proposed ordinance amending the city’s liability claims process and a review of financial reports for the golf course and ARPA funds.

• Approval of Amended General Fund Budget as of 03/24/2025
• Review of Ordinance O25-4385 amending City Code on liability claims process
• Golf Course Report and Financials April 2025
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Budget Review
• Refund Request - Recycling Fees at 412 27th Ave E

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 will meet to elect a chair and vice-chair and discuss capital improvement projects, including skatepark construction and park upgrades. The meeting will also include updates from the superintendent and director, with no formal actions expected from the Common Council.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Recommendation to approve Parks Capital Improvement Projects, including Heritage Park Skatepark full build-out ($712,000)
• Superintendent update on Central Park and Webster Park bathroom readiness and Hammond Avenue tree planting
• Director’s update introducing new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
• Confirmation of next meeting date: September 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Room 204 of the Government Center

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)

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

The Superior Plan Commission meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

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

The Superior City Council will meet on May 20, 2025, to decide on contracts and agreements for major infrastructure projects. Key decisions include approving $3.37M for East 5th Street reconstruction, $282K for construction administration, and $688K for the Wade Bowl Splash Pad. The council will also consider fee reductions for provisional operator’s licenses and extend a museum partnership.

• Approve $3,368,996.07 contract for East 5th Street Reconstruction Project to M. Jolma Inc.
• Approve $282,000 contract for construction administration services on East 5th Street project to Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc.
• Approve $688,000 contract for Wade Bowl Splash Pad Project to Northern Interstate Construction
• Amend City Code Chapter 14 to reduce provisional operator’s license fee via ordinance O25-4388
• Extend Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Public Museums through July 1, 2025

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 Human Resources Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, consider requests to fill a Light Equipment Operator in the Street Division and a Police Officer, approve an updated job description for Student Worker I-IV, and authorize a summer student worker position in Finance. They will also discuss establishing a method for determining non-union wage increases for 2026 and future years.

• Election of HRC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Request to fill Light Equipment Operator – Street Division
• Request to fill Police Officer
• Approve updated job description for Student Worker I-IV
• Discussion on establishing method for Non-Union wage increases for 2026 and future years

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

The Public Works Committee is holding a special meeting to recommend awarding a $3,368,996.07 construction contract to M. Jolma Inc. for the full reconstruction of East 5th Street from 24th Avenue East to 31st Avenue East. The committee will also vote on a $282,000 contract for construction administration services, cooperative agreements with Superior Water, Light & Power and BNSF Railway, and a $688,000 contract for the Wade Bowl Splash Pad project. These recommendations will go to the Common Council for final approval.

• Recommend contract award to M. Jolma Inc. for East 5th Street Reconstruction Project at $3,368,996.07
• Recommend contract award to Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for construction administration services on East 5th Street at $282,000.00
• Recommend approve cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power for utility construction portion of East 5th Street
• Recommend approve cooperative agreement with BNSF Railway for rail crossing reconstruction on East 5th Street
• Recommend contract award to Northern Interstate Construction for Wade Bowl Splash Pad Project at $688,000.00

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)

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

The committee will discuss increasing the legal age for tobacco purchase and possession from 18 to 21. Members will also consider requests to install new stop signs at three different intersections. The meeting includes elections for committee chair and vice chair.

• Proposed ordinance change to increase tobacco purchase/possession age to 21
• Proposed stop signs at Cumming Avenue and N 13th St
• Proposed stop sign at 20th Ave E and E 10th St
• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Committee Vice Chair

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)

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

The Police and Fire Commission will consider approving the completion of probation for Officer Ben Olson, Captain Jeff Harriman, Sergeant Sean Holmgren, and Sergeant Tyler Rude. They will also discuss an informal citizen complaint regarding parking enforcement and review interview questions for police officer and firefighter positions in closed session. Department updates from police and fire chiefs are expected.

• Completion of probation for Officer Ben Olson (effective Dec 15, 2024)
• Completion of probation for Captain Jeff Harriman (effective Mar 9, 2025)
• Completion of probation for Sergeant Sean Holmgren and Sergeant Tyler Rude
• Informal citizen complaint from Marty Curtiss regarding parking enforcement
• Closed session to review police officer and firefighter interview questions

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 Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color will meet to address new business items. The commission is scheduled to discuss its bylaws and Juneteenth.

• Commission By Laws
• Juneteenth

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 will meet to address new and old business. The primary specific item on the agenda is a discussion regarding sponsorship for the SLRE Map.

• Sponsorship for SLRE Map

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 will award contracts for several infrastructure projects, including a $1 million skatepark, a $365,000 sidewalk replacement, and a $155,000 pavement marking project. It will also consider a $50,000 contract for public safety consulting, a grant for the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, and a redevelopment grant for the Love Creamery building. Old business includes the selection of a council vice president.

• Award $1,000,012 contract to Grindline Skateparks for Skatepark Construction Project
• Award $364,873.90 contract to Duluth Concrete for 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project
• Award $154,944.84 contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for 2025 Pavement Marking Project
• Approve $50,000 contract with OIR Group (waiving bidding) for public safety services
• Approve CDI Grant Agreement with WEDC for redevelopment of 2704 North 21st Street (Love Creamery)

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 Tourism Development Commission will discuss a presentation from SWIM Creative covering various marketing campaigns and outreach efforts. The body will also consider sponsorship requests and review its mission statement.

• SWIM Creative presentation on social media, media outreach, and the Superior After Dark campaign
• Discussion of 2025 Summer and Winter campaigns
• Review of I-35 Billboard and Twin Cities Campaign
• Sponsorship request for SLRE Map
• Sponsorship request for Superior Spooktacular

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 will recommend a consultant for the Water Utility Acquisition Feasibility Study, which investigates the city purchasing the water utility from Superior Water, Light & Power. The committee will also vote on contract awards for the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project ($364,873.90), Pavement Marking Project ($154,944.84), Asphalt Milling Project ($49,408.23), East 5th Street Reconstruction Project ($3,368,996.07), and construction administration services ($282,000.00). Additionally, cooperative agreements with Superior Water, Light & Power and BNSF Railway for the East 5th Street and Hammond Avenue reconstruction projects are up for approval.

• Recommendation of consultant for Water Utility Acquisition Feasibility Study (RFQ #24-51-FIN)
• Contract award to M. Jolma Inc. for East 5th Street Reconstruction Project, $3,368,996.07
• Contract award to Duluth Concrete, LLC for 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Project, $364,873.90
• Cooperative agreement with BNSF Railway for rail crossing reconstruction on East 5th Street
• Cooperative agreement with Superior Water, Light & Power for utility construction on East 5th Street and Hammond Avenue

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

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

The committee will hold a community discussion on historic designation and receive updates on the Certified Local Government application, the Princess Theater, and the Carnegie Library. No formal votes are scheduled beyond approval of prior minutes.

• Community discussion on historic designation (new business)
• Update on Certified Local Government application (old business)
• Princess Theater update (recurring business)
• Carnegie Library update (recurring business)
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

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

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a recommendation from the Mayor to approve full construction of the Heritage Skatepark by Grindline Skateparks Inc. for $1,012,000. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and updates from staff. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Recommendation to approve $1,012,000 for the complete Heritage Skatepark construction with Grindline Skateparks Inc.
• Approval of minutes from March 13 and March 20, 2025 meetings
• Superintendent and Director updates on parks operations

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 will consider approving a detailed turf maintenance plan for Nemadji Golf Course, including scheduled fertilizer, fungicide, and herbicide applications. The committee will also elect a chair and vice-chair and fill a vacancy. Updates will be provided on the irrigation system, a sign at North 58th Street and Tower Avenue, the golf simulator, and the snowmobile trail.

• Recommendation to approve the Nemadji Golf Course Turf Maintenance Plan outlining seasonal chemical applications
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and filling of a committee vacancy
• Update on irrigation system pending DNR approval for pond deepening
• Update on directional sign at North 58th Street & Tower Avenue
• General Manager’s report with profit/loss: $2.75M revenue in 2024, $26K increase in net operating income

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 Plan Commission will meet to conduct a workshop regarding updates to the Zoning Code. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Zoning Code Update Workshop

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.

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

The Tourism Development Commission will discuss several sponsorship requests and capital improvement funding for the Bong Museum. The body will also review the 2025 budget and the Tourism Coordinator job description.

• Superior Rotary Club Dragon Boat Festival sponsorship request: $20,000
• Superior Trails sponsorship request: $20,000
• Grandma’s Marathon 2025 Superior Nightmare 5K sponsorship request: $1,200
• Bong Capital Improvement Requests: $15,260.77 and $1,676.80
• Discussion of 2025 Budget and Tourism Coordinator job description

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

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

The Human Resources Committee will vote on updated job descriptions and requests to fill several positions, including Assessor, Coordinated Response Specialist, and Collection System Engineering Coordinator. It will also consider reclassifying the investigation division supervisor from Lieutenant to Police Sergeant and filling two seasonal laborer positions. The committee will receive the March personnel report.

• Approve updated job description for Assessor and request to fill
• Approve updated job description for Coordinated Response Specialist and request to fill
• Approve updated job description for Collection System Engineering Coordinator and request to fill
• Reclassify investigation division supervisor from Lieutenant to Police Sergeant and approve updated job description
• Request to fill two Seasonal Laborer positions in Public Works Maintenance and Construction Division

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)

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

The Public Safety Committee will hear updates from police and fire departments, consider an ordinance change raising tobacco purchasing age to 21 (previously approved in March), and vote on several action items including a contract with OIR Group to assess police department culture (up to $50,000), a grant from Our Rescue for $10,837, and a waiver of bidding to purchase a custom rescue body for $66,730 from Alum-Line.

• Waive bidding and contract with OIR Group to examine police department internal complaints (up to $50,000)
• Approve $10,837 grant from Our Rescue
• Waive bidding and purchase custom aluminum rescue body from Alum-Line for $66,730
• T21 ordinance change to raise tobacco purchasing age to 21 (old business)
• Receive and file Pathways to Hope MOUs regarding Horizon House and Highlands Restoration and Wellness

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 will meet to discuss and recommend actions on urban forestry matters. Key items include a recommendation to approve changes to the Tree Maintenance Standards, planning for the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration, and discussion on the advertisement and sale of stockpiled logs and woody debris. The board will also receive updates on the Tree City USA application and the Fire Management Plan.

• Recommendation to approve changes to the Tree Maintenance Standards (Agenda Item 3.3)
• Planning for the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration (Agenda Item 3.1) – scheduled for April 25 at Foxes and Fireflies Bookstore
• Discussion on the advertisement and sale of stockpiled logs and woody debris (Agenda Item 4.1)
• Update on the Tree City USA application (Agenda Item 3.2)
• Discussion on the Fire Management Plan (Agenda Item 3.4)

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 Plan Commission will discuss a grant agreement for the redevelopment of the building at 2704 North 21st Street. The body will also review a new construction application and a statue installation.

• CDI Grant Agreement between WEDC and City of Superior for 2704 North 21st Street (Love Creamery)
• Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 18XX E 5th Street
• Installation of statue at Sister City Garden
• Small Business Grant Application discussion
• Zoning Code Update

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 will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant funds. They will also vote on several contract awards, including a $975,000 partial demolition and shoring project, a $167,200 sanitary sewer repair, and multiple vehicle purchases. Additionally, the council will consider conditional approval of new liquor and tobacco licenses for two businesses.

• Public hearing on 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Award contract to Veit & Company for Billings Drive Sanitary Sewer Branch Repair at $167,200.00
• Award contract to Urban Companies for CSTP 6 Partial Demolition and Shoring Project at $975,000.00
• Approve purchase of three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV 3WT trucks at $59,939.00 per unit
• Conditional approval of original Class A liquor and beer license for CAPL Retail LLC (Express Lane) at 311 Belknap Street

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 and Fees Committee will discuss vehicle-for-hire license applications, trends, and citizen concerns. They will also consider eliminating the $5 fee for provisional tavern operator licenses and hear a report on a tobacco/vaping retailer workshop. Renewal reminders for alcohol and tobacco licenses are on the agenda.

• Review of Vehicle for Hire License: applicant trends, requirements, and citizen concerns
• Proposed elimination of $5 fee for provisional Tavern Operator License
• Report on March Cigarette, Tobacco, and Vaping Device Retailers Workshop with American Lung Association
• Alcohol and Tobacco License renewal period reminders from City Clerk team

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)

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

The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025, has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025.

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

The City Council will meet to decide on budget amendments, traffic stop additions, and small business grants. The body is also considering an ordinance to ease the legal age for purchasing tobacco and vaping products.

• Purchase of a Burke Nucleus Modular Play Structure for Central Park from Lee Restoration, LLC for $91,501.20
• Small business grants for DK Emporium, LLC ($15,000) and Senior Advantage ($4,635)
• Ordinance O25-4381 to ease the legal age for purchase and possession of tobacco and vapor products
• Approval of the 2025 Landfill Budget and 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment
• New stop signs at 26th Avenue East/East 6th Street, 24th Street/Banks Avenue, and 19th Street/Banks Avenue

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 Public Safety Committee will review requests from Fire Chief Vollbrecht to purchase two Ford vehicles. One vehicle is intended for medical call responses at Station 2, funded by a state grant.

• Purchase of a Ford F-150 Lightning ARV for $51,022.00
• Purchase of a Ford F-550 Chassis Cab for $70,613.00

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 will vote on recommending contract awards for the Billings Drive sanitary sewer repair ($167,200) and the CSTP 6 partial demolition and shoring project ($975,000). They will also consider purchasing a Bobcat loader for $61,678.96 and receive updates on the food waste composting program and surplus equipment auction sales.

• Recommendation to award Billings Drive Sanitary Sewer Branch Repair and Replacements contract to Veit & Company for $167,200.00
• Recommendation to award CSTP 6 Partial Demolition and Shoring Project contract to Urban Companies for $975,000.00
• Recommendation to approve purchase of one 2025 Bobcat L28 Articulated Loader and attachments from Bobcat of Duluth for $61,678.96
• Update on the Food/Waste Composting Program
• Notice of Surplus Equipment Auction Sales

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 will hold a workshop on the zoning code update. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is dedicated to discussion only.

• Zoning Code Update Workshop

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 Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2025.

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

The Finance Committee will discuss the amended General Fund Budget and the 2025 Landfill Budget. The meeting includes a potential closed session to negotiate a contract for the Superior Public Museums.

• Review of Amended General Fund Budget as of 03/24/2025
• Discussion of 2025 Landfill Budget
• Review of Village of Superior Fire Protection Contract
• Negotiation of Superior Public Museums contract (potential closed session)
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Budget

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

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 items including Ensuring Citizen Safety and Passport to the World, as well as old business on the Pathways to Hope Proposal, membership, and commission by-laws. The agenda is procedural with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• New Business: Ensuring Citizen Safety
• New Business: Passport to the World
• Old Business: Pathways to Hope Proposal
• Old Business: Membership and Commission By-Laws

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

This meeting will discuss a proposed ordinance change to lower the legal age for purchasing and possessing tobacco (T21), and consider several requests for new stop signs at various locations. Updates from the Police and Fire Departments will also be provided.

• T21 ordinance change to ease legal age for tobacco purchase and possession – requested by Councilor Johnson
• Discussion of speeding and possible stop signs on East 6th St at Carl Gullo Park
• Add two sets of stop signs (N/S) on 20th Ave E and E 10th St
• Add two stop signs for a four-way stop on Oakes Avenue and 24th Street
• Add four-way stops at Banks Avenue and 19th St, and Banks Avenue and 23rd or 24th St

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 will consider recommendations to approve the 2025 Playground Summer Program Locations and the 2025 Recreational Grants and Special Event Grants. They will also review the Parks Capital Improvement Projects and vote on Central Park Playground Improvements using leftover bathroom project funds.

• Recommendation to approve 2025 Playground Summer Program Locations
• Recommendation to approve 2025 Recreational Grants and Special Event Grants
• Review of Parks Capital Improvement Projects (2023-2029 plan with multiple projects)
• Recommendation to approve Central Park Playground Improvements (approx. $100,000 available)
• Confirmation of next meeting date: May 22, 2025

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 will consider a certified survey map for a new residence and review small business grant applications. The body will also discuss a landscaping grant and receive departmental updates.

• Certified Survey Map (CSM 25-01) for 10 Belknap Shores to build a new residence
• Small Business Grant application review for DK Emporium, LLC
• Small Business Grant application review for Senior Advantage (requesting $10,000)
• Discussion regarding Scenery & Home Superior Landscaping Grant
• Zoning Code Update report

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)

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

The Police and Fire Commission is holding a special meeting to consider approving an updated certified hire list for police officers and updating the officer exam plan. The commission recommends four candidates — Griffin Gregersen, Bailey Lynch, Ernest Marquardt, and Morgan Mitchell — for employment should vacancies occur.

• Approve updated Police Officer certified hire list (candidates: Griffin Gregersen, Bailey Lynch, Ernest Marquardt, Morgan Mitchell)
• Update Police Officer exam plan

The Police and Fire Commission held a special meeting on March 18, 2025, and approved two items: an updated Police Officer certified hire list and an updated Police Officer exam plan. Both motions carried unanimously among the four present members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved updated Police Officer certified hire list (motion carried)
• Approved updated Police Officer exam plan (motion carried)

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

The Common Council will hold public hearings on community development needs and fair housing, and consider several contracts and agreements. The council will vote on resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $836,253 in sewerage system revenue bonds and up to $1,360,344 in storm water system revenue bonds. Other items include confirmation of a new Parks Director and approval of broadband service agreements.

• Public hearings on Community Development needs and Fair Housing Choice
• Approval of $836,253 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds and $1,360,344 Storm Water System Revenue Bonds
• Confirmation of Bridgit Maruska as Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director
• Approval of wholesale broadband agreements with Duluthian Networks and Advanced Stream Broadband
• Awards for landfill daily cover ($11.43/ton) and buried air line project ($50,164) and NOC contract ($16,200 initial)

The Superior City Council approved multiple contracts and agreements, including sewer and storm water revenue bonds, wetland mitigation credit purchases, landfill contracts, and broadband service agreements. All votes were unanimous with no recorded opposition. The council also confirmed several appointments and a new Environmental Services Division manager.

• Approved issuance of up to $836,253 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $1,360,344 Storm Water System Revenue Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved ConnectSuperior budget and wholesale ISP rates (unanimous)
• Approved Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Duluthian Networks (unanimous)
• Approved Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Advanced Stream Broadband (unanimous)
• Awarded ConnectSuperior NOC contract to WIN, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved all Public Works Committee recommendations including landfill contracts (unanimous)
• Confirmed Bridgit Maruska as Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director (unanimous)

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

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities will discuss its purpose and authority as new business. They will also follow up on collaboration with Douglas County Community on Transition and community snow removal/shoveling support. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a treasurer report.

• Discuss Commission’s Purpose & Authority
• Collaboration with Douglas County Community on Transition
• Community Snow Removal/Shoveling Support Discussion
• Treasurer Report ($3,240.64 checking, $15.54 savings from previous meeting)
• Approval of February 17, 2024 minutes

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. It approved the February meeting minutes and the treasurer's report showing $3,240.64 in checking and $15.54 in savings. The community snow removal/shoveling support discussion was tabled until June, and no action was taken on other agenda items.

• Approved February 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Anderson, second by Johnson)
• Approved treasurer report with $3,240.64 in checking and $15.54 in savings (motion by Leckel, second by Anderson)
• Tabled community snow removal/shoveling support discussion until June

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

The Human Resources Committee will review several items held over from the February 17 meeting. The body is deciding on a nepotism policy update, a job description for Typist Clerk I/II, and a staffing request for the landfill.

• Updated Nepotism Policy #04.06c
• Updated job description for Typist Clerk I/II
• Request to fill part-time Limited Term Typist Clerk II for the Landfill
• February 2025 monthly personnel report

The Human Resources Committee approved an updated Nepotism Policy #04.06c and an updated job description for Typist Clerk I/II, both held from the February meeting. No action was taken on a request to fill a Limited Term Typist Clerk II (part-time) position at the Landfill. The committee also received and filed the monthly personnel report for February 2025.

• Approved updated Nepotism Policy #04.06c
• Approved updated job description for Typist Clerk I/II
• No action on request to fill Limited Term Typist Clerk II (part-time) – Landfill
• Received and filed monthly personnel report for February 2025

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

The commission will review 2025 recreational grant and special event applications. The meeting includes scheduled interviews with several local organizations.

• Recreational grant interviews: Harbor City Roller Derby, Superior Trails, and Superior Soccer Association
• Special event application interviews: Grandma’s Marathon, Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition, Siggy’s Musical Garden, and Rotary Club

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 13, 2025, to review 2025 recreation and special event grant applications. Presentations were given by representatives from Harbor City Roller Derby, Superior Trails, Superior Soccer Association, Grandma's Marathon, Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition, Siggy's Musical Garden, and Rotary Club. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only. The next meeting was scheduled for March 20, 2025.

• No decisions made; grant applications reviewed only
• Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 270

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

The regular meeting of the Superior Police and Fire Commission scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting set for April 9, 2025

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

The Communications & Information Technology Committee will review and recommend updates to the ConnectSuperior budget and several broadband service agreements for City Council approval. Items include a wholesale broadband agreement with Duluthian Networks, LLC and master service agreements with WIN, LLC and Advanced Stream Broadband, LLC.

• Review and recommend updated ConnectSuperior budget
• Review and recommend updated Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Duluthian Networks, LLC
• Review and recommend to Council: WIN, LLC Master Service Agreement for Network Operations Services
• Review and recommend to Council: Advanced Stream Broadband, LLC

The Communications & Information Technology Committee approved the ConnectSuperior Annual Budget & Rates, an updated wholesale broadband service agreement with Duluthian Networks, LLC, a master service agreement with WIN, LLC for network operations, and an updated wholesale broadband service agreement with Advanced Stream Broadband, LLC. All motions carried unanimously. These items are recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved ConnectSuperior Annual Budget & Rates (unanimous)
• Approved updated Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Duluthian Networks, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved WIN, LLC Master Service Agreement for Network Operation Services (unanimous)
• Approved updated Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Advanced Stream Broadband, LLC (unanimous)

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

The Public Works Committee will consider several contract awards, including a $167,200 sanitary sewer repair on Billings Drive, and discuss the residential lead service line replacement program. They will also hear requests to purchase wetland mitigation credits from Douglas County and Ron Gustafson, and a presentation on the 44th Avenue East Dock project. The committee will vote on awarding contracts for landfill daily cover, buried air line project, and asphalt crushing.

• Recommendation to award $167,200 contract to Veit & Company for Billings Drive Sanitary Sewer Branch Repair
• Recommendation to award Landfill Daily Cover contract to Phoenix Gravel at $11.43 per ton
• Recommendation to award Landfill Buried Air Line contract to Hanco Utilities for $50,164
• Renewal of Landfill Contract with Orion Environmental Services up to $2,000 per month
• Discussion of City of Superior Residential Lead Service Line Replacement Program

The Public Works Committee approved several contract awards and wetland mitigation credit purchases, including a $167,200 sewer repair contract that was tabled for further review. The committee also approved the Slow Mow Spring Resolution and discussed a lead service line replacement program, which will be revisited in April.

• Approved Douglas County purchase of up to 1.0 wetland mitigation credits (must be used by Aug 1, 2026)
• Tabled Ron Gustafson's wetland credit purchase until April 3, 2025
• Approved Superior Lidgerwood Mundy purchase of up to 0.47 wetland mitigation credits
• Tabled Billings Drive sewer repair contract award to Veit & Company ($167,200) until April 3, 2025
• Approved contract award to Phoenix Gravel for landfill daily cover at $11.43 per ton
• Approved contract award to Hanco Utilities for landfill buried air line project ($50,164)
• Approved renewal of landfill contract with Orion Environmental Services (up to $2,000/month)
• Approved contract award to A-1 Excavating for crushing asphalt (rates per ton)

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

The Superior City Council will vote on committee recommendations including a $28,300 contract for Internet Crimes Against Children office remodeling, a $10,750 golf lift purchase, and parking ordinance changes. They will also consider a broadband service agreement, a small business grant for Love Creamery, and set a public hearing for the 2024 CAPER report.

• Approve $28,300 agreement with Donald Holm Construction Co. for ICAC office remodel
• Approve $10,750 Golf Lift Capital Purchase for Nemadji Golf Course plus $2,000 installation fee
• Amend parking code: remove no-night parking on E 5th St from 23rd Ave E to 24th Ave E, add four-way stop at 22nd Ave E and E 10th St
• Approve $15,000 Small Business Grant for Love Creamery LLC at 2704 N 21st Street for roof replacement
• Approve 2-year Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Duluthian Networks, LLC and set annual budget and wholesale rates

The Superior City Council approved several items, including a $10,750 golf lift purchase for Nemadji Golf Course, removal of no-night-parking on E 5th St, adding a four-way stop at 22nd Ave E and E 10th St, a $15,000 small business grant for Love Creamery, and a resolution to set a public hearing for the 2024 CAPER. Two items were referred back to committees: the ICAC office remodel contract and the broadband agreement with Duluthian Networks.

• Approved Golf Lift Capital Purchase for Nemadji Golf Course ($10,750 + $2,000 installation)
• Approved ordinance removing no-night-parking on E 5th St from 23rd Ave E to 24th Ave E
• Approved ordinance adding four-way stop at 22nd Ave E and E 10th St (N/S)
• Referred ICAC office remodel contract ($28,300) back to Public Safety Committee
• Approved Small Business Grant for Love Creamery ($15,000)
• Referred broadband agreement with Duluthian Networks back to Communications and IT Committee
• Approved resolution setting public hearing for 2024 CAPER on April 15, 2025
• Approved enlargement of licensed premises for Kwik Trip #267

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

The Tourism Development Commission will consider new business including a capital improvement grant request from the Richard I. Bong Veteran's Historical Center, finalize 2024 hotel/motel allocations, and discuss the 2025 budget. They will also review proposals for trademarking the 'Gotta Be Superior' phrase and sponsoring the Homegrown Music Festival and Spooktacular events. Old business includes a discussion on the Tourism Coordinator position and the commission's mission statement.

• Bong Museum capital improvement grant request for $15,260.77 (40% of $38,151.92 total project costs)
• Final 2024 hotel/motel allocations (amount not specified in agenda)
• 2025 budget discussion with projected revenue of $901,000 and expenses of $604,229
• Trademark registration for 'Gotta Be Superior' estimated at $2,750
• Sponsorship proposals for Homegrown Music Festival (levels from $165 to $1,650) and Spooktacular (Halloween capital proposal)

The Tourism Development Commission approved an estimate from SWIM Creative for the 'Gotta Be Superior' trademark and approved a Platinum Sponsorship for Homegrown. The Bong Museum capital improvement projects were held in committee pending further review. Several other items were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved SWIM Creative estimate for Gotta Be Superior trademark
• Approved Platinum Sponsorship for Homegrown
• Held Bong Museum Capital Improvement Projects in committee

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

The committee will meet to elect a chair for 2025 and discuss updates regarding the Certified Local Government application. The session includes reviews of proposed code changes and status updates on the Princess Theater and Carnegie Library.

• Election of chair for 2025
• Proposed Code Changes regarding Historic Preservation
• Certified Local Government application update
• Princess Theater Update
• Carnegie Library Update

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

The Finance Committee will review the 2025 Landfill Budget, which projects a 63% shortfall ($608,177) in garbage collection and a 16% shortfall ($81,100) in recycling. The committee may also convene in closed session to discuss strategies for the Superior Public Museum contract negotiation. Other business includes a Baker Tilly contract extension and a golf lift capital purchase.

• 2025 Landfill Budget: garbage collection projected shortfall of $608,177 (63%); recycling shortfall of $81,100 (16%)
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating strategies on Superior Public Museum contract
• Baker Tilly Contract Extension
• Golf Lift Capital Purchase
• 2025 garbage and recycling fee projections: residential garbage fee rising to $9.00 in 2026; recycling fee to $4.00 in 2026

The Finance Committee approved a contract extension with Baker Tilly, the investment summary for Q4 2024, and a capital purchase for a golf lift. They also approved and filed several financial reports, including the check registers and the ARPA fund budget review. No action was taken on the 2025 Landfill Budget, and the committee discussed the Superior Public Museums RFP in closed session.

• Approved Baker Tilly Contract Extension
• Approved Investment Summary 4th Quarter 2024
• Approved Golf Lift Capital Purchase
• Approved and filed Golf Course Report and Financials January 2025
• Approved and filed Check Register Periods 01 to 13
• Approved January 2025 Check Register – 2024 & 2025 Expenditures
• Approved and filed General Fund Financial Statement as of February 14, 2025
• Approved and filed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Budget Review

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

The committee will review and make recommendations to the City Council on the ConnectSuperior annual budget and proposed wholesale rates for internet service providers. They will also review a wholesale broadband service agreement with Duluthian Networks LLC. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Recommended ConnectSuperior wholesale rates: residential 300 Mbps/$47, 650/$52, 1 Gig/$55; commercial 300/$55, 1 Gig/$150
• Proposed 2025 ConnectSuperior budget shows projected revenue of $411,602 and expenses of $750,034
• Review of 2-year wholesale broadband service agreement with Duluthian Networks LLC
• Approval of December 9, 2024 CIT Committee minutes
• Rates and budget would take effect after City Council approval

The Communications & Information Technology Committee approved the ConnectSuperior annual budget and rates, which will be reviewed yearly and lock ISPs into rates for two years. It also approved a wholesale broadband service agreement with Duluthian Networks, LLC. Both motions carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ConnectSuperior Annual Budget & Rates (unanimous)
• Approved Wholesale Broadband Service Agreement with Duluthian Networks, LLC (unanimous)

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 potential collaborations with the Superior Police Department and the Pathways to Hope treatment proposal. The body will also review commission bylaws and membership.

• Bad River documentary screening scheduled for March 6, 2025, at Superior High School
• Discussion of Pathways to Hope treatment for methamphetamine, heroin, and opioid addiction
• Proposed collaboration with Superior Police on inclusive marketing and policy review
• Review of Commission By Laws
• Discussion of membership

The Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color held a regular meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed upcoming events, including a Bad River documentary screening on March 6, potential collaboration with the Police Department, and plans to develop commission bylaws. The next meeting will serve as a working session to begin drafting bylaws.

• No formal actions taken; all items were discussions only
• Scheduled Bad River documentary screening for March 6 at 5:30 p.m.
• Agreed to invite Police Chief Winterscheidt to April meeting
• Set next meeting as working session to start bylaws development

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

The Golf Course Committee will meet to discuss a capital purchase for a golf lift and 2025 staffing. The body will also review corporate memberships and receive updates on the irrigation system, directional signage, and the golf course simulator.

• Golf Lift Capital Purchase
• 2025 Staffing update
• Corporate Memberships discussion
• Irrigation System update
• Golf Course Simulator update

The Golf Course Committee approved a $12,000 capital purchase for a golf lift, funded by reallocating capital budget and projected savings from switching from electric to gas. The committee also discussed corporate memberships but decided not to pursue them. Staffing updates were provided, including Brian Wallin's promotion to Golf Course Superintendent. The meeting was otherwise routine, with reports on irrigation, signage, simulators, and financial performance.

• Approved $12,000 golf lift capital purchase (motion by Graskey, second by Sweeney)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2024 meeting
• Discussed corporate memberships; concluded not to align with public facility objectives
• Prioritized updating directional sign at North 58th Street and Tower Avenue

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

This meeting of the Superior Public Safety Committee includes a vote on a $28,300 contract with Donald Holm Construction for the Internet Crimes Against Children office remodel. Members will also discuss a proposed ordinance to reduce the legal tobacco purchase age from 21 to 18 (T21), consider removing a no-night parking restriction on East 5th Street, and review traffic safety requests including new stop signs on East 6th Street at Carl Gullo Park and at two intersections on 20th and 22nd Avenues East. An Urban SDK software demonstration and discussion of DTA bus stop locations are also on the agenda.

• Approve $28,300.00 agreement with Donald Holm Construction for Internet Crimes Against Children office remodel
• Discuss ordinance change to lower tobacco purchase age from 21 to 18 (T21)
• Remove 'No Night Parking 3AM-6AM' on East 5th Street from 23rd Ave E to 24th Ave E (even side)
• Discuss speeding and possible stop signs on East 6th Street at Carl Gullo Park
• Add two sets of stop signs (N/S) on 20th Ave E & E 10th St and on 22nd Ave E & 10th St

The Public Safety Committee approved removing the 'No Night Parking 3AM-6AM' restriction on both sides of E 5th St from 23rd Ave E to 24th Ave E, and approved adding two sets of stop signs at 22nd Ave E and E 10th St. They also approved a $28,300 contract for the Internet Crimes Against Children office remodel. Several items were postponed to the March meeting, including a tobacco age ordinance change and stop sign requests for other intersections.

• Approved removing 'No Night Parking 3AM-6AM' on both sides of E 5th St from 23rd Ave E to 24th Ave E (motion carried)
• Approved adding two sets of stop signs (N/S) on 22nd Ave E and E 10th St (motion carried)
• Approved $28,300 agreement with Donald Holm Construction for ICAC office remodel (motion carried)
• Postponed T21 tobacco age ordinance change to March meeting
• Held discussion on speeding/stop signs at E 6th St at Carl Gullo Park until March
• Held discussion on stop signs at 20th Ave E and E 10th St until March

Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Urban Forestry Tree Board will discuss planning for the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration, receive an update on the Tree City USA application, and review a draft Request for Proposals for invasive species in the Superior Municipal Forest. No new business is listed. The board will also approve minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting.

• Planning for 2025 Arbor Day Celebration
• Update on Tree City USA application submission and review by Arbor Day Foundation
• Draft Request for Proposal for invasive species in the Superior Municipal Forest
• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
• Confirm next meeting date as April 17, 2025

The Urban Forestry Tree Board approved the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration to be held April 25, 2025, at Foxes and Fireflies Bookstore, and approved the new Annual Heritage Tree program, selecting a 120-year-old Crabapple Tree as the first honoree. The board also deferred discussion on invasive species in the Superior Municipal Forest until the July 17, 2025, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
• Approved Annual Heritage Tree program (motion by Northrup, second by Nelson)
• Approved Arbor Day Celebration on April 25, 2025, at Foxes and Fireflies Bookstore (motion by Nelson, second by Quené)
• Held item on invasive species RFP until July 17, 2025 meeting (motion by Nelson, second by Kaufman)

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

The Plan Commission will review a $15,000 Small Business Grant application from Love Creamery LLC for roof replacement at 2704 N 21st Street. Commissioners may recommend approval to the City Council. They will also hear updates on planning, housing coordination, and zoning code changes.

• Review of $15,000 Small Business Grant for Love Creamery LLC (roof replacement at 2704 N 21st Street)
• Planning & Development Director Report
• Housing Coordinator Update
• Zoning Code Update

The Plan Commission approved a small business grant application from Love Creamery, LLC. The commission also received updates on a survey about upper-floor housing, a commercial property renovation symposium, and the ongoing zoning code update process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Love Creamery, LLC small business grant application (motion carried)

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

The City Council will hold public hearings on community development needs, fair housing choice, and two property-related requests. The body will also consider a resolution regarding federal grant funds for lead service line replacement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O25-4378 to rezone 6200 E 3rd Street from Suburban to Planned Development District
• Public hearing on Resolution R25-13827 to vacate an alley and portion of 30th Avenue East for Chris and Alissa Nye
• Proposed Resolution R25-13826 to support amending state statutes regarding Federal Capitalization Grant Funds for lead service line replacement
• Proposed extension to the Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Public Museums
• Temporary Class B Wine License application for Children’s Dyslexia Center Inc. event on April 11, 2025

The Superior City Council held public hearings and approved a rezoning for Lake Superior Apartments and a vacation of alley/street portions. The council voted down a resolution to support amending state statutes for lead service line replacement funding. Several licenses and an MOU extension with Superior Public Museums were approved.

• Approved rezoning of property to Planned Development District (O25-4378)
• Approved vacation of alley and unimproved street portion (R25-13827)
• Rejected resolution supporting lead service line replacement funding (R25-13826) (4-6)
• Approved miscellaneous licenses
• Approved temporary Class B wine license for Children's Dyslexia Center event
• Approved MOU extension with Superior Public Museums until June 3, 2025

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

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities is meeting to discuss community snow removal and shoveling support, collaboration with Douglas County on transition, and Disability Rights Day in Madison. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, treasurer report, and setting future agenda items. No new business or binding decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily discussion-based.

• Collaboration with Douglas County Community on Transition – Community Conversation
• Community Snow Removal/Shoveling Support Discussion
• Disability Rights Day in Madison
• Treasurer Report
• Confirm Next Meeting

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities met on February 17, 2025, and approved the January 13, 2025 minutes and the treasurer's report showing $3,240.64 in checking and $15.54 in savings. No substantive decisions were made; items discussed included collaboration with Douglas County, snow removal support, and Disability Rights Day in Madison, but no action was taken on any of them.

• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved treasurer's report ($3,240.64 checking, $15.54 savings)

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

The Human Resources Committee will vote on an updated nepotism policy and revised job descriptions for Typist Clerk I/II and Account Clerk, along with hiring requests for a Police Officer, a Limited Term Typist Clerk II at the Landfill, and a part-time Account Clerk. The committee will also receive and file a 3% retroactive wage increase for Library employees approved by the Library Board and review the monthly personnel report for January 2025.

• Approve updated Nepotism Policy #04.06c (held from January 27 meeting)
• Approve updated job description for Typist Clerk I/II (held)
• Request to fill Police Officer position
• Approve updated job description for Account Clerk
• Receive and file 3% wage increase for Library employees, retroactive to Jan 1, 2025

The Human Resources Committee held three items from January until March: the updated Nepotism Policy #04.06c, the Typist Clerk I/II job description, and the request to fill a Limited Term Typist Clerk II (part-time) at the Landfill. The committee approved new business items including a request to fill a Police Officer position, an updated Account Clerk job description, and a request to fill an Account Clerk (part-time) position. It also received and filed a 3% wage increase for Library employees retroactive to January 1, 2025, and the monthly personnel report for January 2025.

• Held updated Nepotism Policy #04.06c until March
• Held updated Typist Clerk I/II job description until March
• Held request to fill Limited Term Typist Clerk II (part-time) – Landfill until March
• Approved request to fill Police Officer
• Approved updated job description for Account Clerk
• Approved request to fill Account Clerk (part-time)
• Received and filed 3% wage increase for Library employees, retroactive to January 1, 2025
• Received and filed monthly personnel report for January 2025

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

The Police and Fire Commission will consider approving a police officer hire list and a new police officer exam plan. They will also discuss firefighter hire lists and review interview questions in closed session. The meeting includes updates from both departments and action on a probation completion and a resignation.

• Approve Police Officer hire list
• Approve new Police Officer exam plan
• Approve Firefighter hire list (referred to closed session)
• Letter from Fire Chief recommending appointment of FF Abby Dolsen after probation completion effective Feb 13, 2025
• Letter from Police Chief reporting resignation of Officer Taylor Gaard effective Jan 24, 2025

The Commission approved a police officer hire list, a new exam plan, and amended the plan to align with state requirements allowing candidates to earn college credits within five years of hire. It also approved a probation completion for a firefighter and received a resignation letter. Firefighter hires and interview questions were discussed in closed session.

• Approved police officer hire list (motion carried)
• Approved new police officer exam plan (motion carried)
• Amended exam plan to change college credit requirements to match state (motion carried)
• Approved completion of probation for firefighter Dolsen (motion carried)
• Received and filed resignation letter for Gaard (motion carried)
• Approved firefighter hire list in closed session (motion carried)

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

The committee will consider requests from Ron Gustafson and Douglas County to purchase wetland mitigation credits. Members will also review proposed revisions to the SAMP Ordinance and TIA Document and a sidewalk elimination request.

• Purchase of up to 1.0 credits from City of Superior Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Bank by Ron Gustafson
• Purchase of up to 1.0 credits from City of Superior Compensatory Wetland Mitigation Bank by Douglas County
• Revisions to the SAMP Ordinance and TIA Document
• Sidewalk elimination request near 208 24th Avenue East
• Request to sell 2024 surplus fleet vehicles and equipment by auction in 2025

The Public Works Committee held the SAMP Ordinance and TIA Document revisions until May 1, 2025, to allow further discussion on wetland permit fees and Council approval authority. It also tabled two requests to purchase wetland mitigation credits—one from Ron Gustafson for Spartan Circle lots and one from Douglas County for Highway Z—until March 6, 2025, pending more information. The committee approved a sidewalk elimination near 208 24th Avenue East and approved selling surplus vehicles and equipment by auction in 2025. No action was required on the stormwater permit annual report or the Environmental Services safety report.

• Held SAMP Ordinance and TIA Document revisions until May 1, 2025
• Held Ron Gustafson's wetland credit purchase request until March 6, 2025
• Held Douglas County's wetland credit purchase request until March 6, 2025
• Approved sidewalk elimination near 208 24th Avenue East
• Approved selling surplus vehicles and equipment by auction in 2025

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

The Common Council will vote on several committee recommendations, including a construction management contract for a new fire station to replace Station 2, a lease renewal for Captain J's Miniature Golf, and a resolution authorizing up to $1,840,000 in tax increment grants for the Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation project. The agenda also includes ordinances establishing four-way stops at two intersections, various liquor license approvals, and a resolution supporting state legislation on lead service line replacement.

• Award construction management contract to Kraus-Anderson for a new fire station replacing Station 2 (pre-construction: 0.15% of hard costs; construction management: 1.85%; change orders: 1.85%; plus $47,300/month during estimated 9-month construction)
• Approve resolution for tax increment grants up to $1,840,000 for Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation project
• Approve lease agreement for Captain J's Miniature Golf on Barker's Island with annual rent of $3,000 through December 31, 2028
• Adopt ordinances adding four-way stops at 18th Street & John Avenue and at 24th Street & Oakes Avenue
• Support state legislation (R25-13826) to amend Wisconsin Statute 281.61(2r)(e) to allow federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement

The Superior City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $1,840,000 in city contribution payments for tax increment grants related to the Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation project. The council also approved a lease agreement for Captain J's Miniature Golf on Barker's Island with annual rent of $3,000 through 2028, and awarded a construction management contract to Kraus-Anderson for a new fire station to replace Station 2. A resolution supporting state legislation on lead service line replacement was postponed to the next meeting by a 9-1 roll call vote.

• Approved $1.84M tax increment grant for Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy project
• Approved lease for Captain J's Miniature Golf at $3,000/year through 2028
• Awarded Kraus-Anderson construction management contract for new fire station
• Approved four-way stop at 18th Street and John Avenue
• Approved four-way stop at 24th Street and Oakes Avenue
• Approved miscellaneous licenses
• Approved temporary wine license for Friends of the Superior Public Library event
• Postponed lead service line replacement resolution to next meeting (9-1)

Redevelopment Authority (RACS) (Meets as needed)

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Superior will hold a public hearing regarding a cooperation agreement with the City and a development agreement with Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation and SLMRE LLC. The proposed project involves the construction of an approximately 68,500 square foot building featuring manufacturing, administrative, and warehouse space.

• Public hearing on land sale and development agreement with Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation and SLMRE LLC
• Proposed Development Grant of $787,739 for site improvements
• Proposed Tax Increment Grants in the maximum amount of $1,840,000
• Total proposed grants to the company in the aggregate amount of $2,627,739
• Project located within Tax Incremental District No. Sixteen (Winter Street Business Park Project)

The Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement with the City of Superior and a development agreement with Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation and SLMRE LLC for a relocation project. The motion carried with no public comment. Minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting were also approved.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting
• Approved resolution for cooperation agreement with City of Superior and development agreement with Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation and SLMRE LLC

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

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2025 Landfill Budget, including impacts of the upcoming landfill closure, and review proposals for the Superior Public Museums contract, possibly in closed session. They will also consider a lease amendment for Captain J's Mini Golf and receive financial reports on the golf course, check registers, general fund, ARPA funds, and insurance.

• Landfill Budget 2025 review, including projected $608,177 shortfall in garbage fund and $81,100 shortfall in recycling fund
• Superior Public Museums RFP review, with potential closed session under Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(e) for contract negotiation
• Captain J's Mini Golf Land Lease Amendment
• Golf Course Report and Financials for December 2024
• October, November, and December 2024 Check Register – 2024 expenditures

The Finance Committee approved an amendment to the land lease with Captain J's Mini Golf after a question-and-answer period. The committee also approved and filed several financial reports, including the December 2024 golf course report, check registers, and the General Fund financial statement. The Landfill Budget 2025 and Superior Public Museums RFP Review were held in committee. No motion was made on the insurance update.

• Approved Captain J's Mini Golf Land Lease Amendment
• Held Landfill Budget 2025 in committee
• Held Superior Public Museums RFP Review in committee
• Approved and filed Golf Course Report and Financials December 2024
• Approved and filed October, November, December 2024 Check Registers
• Approved and filed General Fund Financial Statement – 2024 Expenditure vs Budget Analysis
• Approved and filed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Budget Review

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

The committee is meeting to decide on filling multiple city positions and updating several job descriptions. Members will also consider an updated nepotism policy and review compensation for non-union temporary positions.

• Request to fill 4 Police Officer positions
• Request to fill 2 Light Equipment Operator positions for the Street Division
• Request to fill Light Equipment Operator (Parks Division) and Typist Clerk II (Landfill)
• Approval of updated Nepotism Policy #04.06c
• Review of non-union temporary positions and compensation

The Human Resources Committee approved updated job descriptions and hiring requests for Light Equipment Operator (Parks and Street divisions), ES Collection System Engineering & Operations Manager, Police Officer (4 positions), and Facility, Maintenance, & Construction Superintendent. Items held until February include the Nepotism Policy, Typist Clerk I/II job description, Limited Term Typist Clerk II (Landfill), and review of non-union temporary positions. The committee also received and filed the December 2024 personnel report.

• Approved updated job description for Light Equipment Operator
• Approved request to fill Light Equipment Operator – Parks Division
• Approved request to fill Light Equipment Operator – Street Division (2 positions)
• Approved updated job description for ES Collection System Engineering & Operations Manager – ESD
• Approved request to fill ES Collection System Engineering & Operations Manager – ESD
• Approved request to fill Police Officer (4 positions)
• Approved updated job description for Facility, Maintenance, & Construction Superintendent
• Held Nepotism Policy #04.06c until February

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

The commission will discuss expanding pickleball courts, boat launch kiosks, and parks capital improvement projects. The body is also seeking a recommendation to approve improvements for the Central Park playground.

• Recommendation to approve Central Park Playground Improvements
• Recommendation to approve Library Story Walk Location
• Discussion on expanding Pickleball Courts
• Discussion on Boat Launch Kiosks
• Discussion on Red Barn’s Lighting Upgrades

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the Library Story Walk location at Billings Park along the lower blacktop trail near the boat ramp. The commission also approved the September 26, 2024 meeting minutes and tabled the Central Park Playground Improvements discussion until the March 20, 2025 meeting. Several other items were discussed but not voted on, including pickleball court expansion, boat launch kiosks, and Bayside Sounds concert locations.

• Approved Library Story Walk location at Billings Park (motion by Rosburg, second by Norén)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 meeting (motion by Ludwig, second by Rosburg)
• Tabled Central Park Playground Improvements until March 20, 2025 meeting (motion by Ludwig, second by Rosburg)

Joint Review Board (Meets as Needed)

The Joint Review Board will discuss and review the project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 19, including the public record, and review a draft development agreement. The board will then vote on a resolution related to TID #19. This is the board's main action item for the meeting.

• Discussion and review of project plan for TID #19 and public record
• Review of draft development agreement for TID #19
• Consideration and possible approval of Resolution of the Joint Review Board for Tax Incremental District No. 19

The Joint Review Board for Tax Increment District No. 19 met and unanimously approved the creation of TID No. 19. The meeting was brief, with no other business discussed.

• Approved creation of TID No. 19 (unanimous)

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

The City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating an alley in the West Superior 19th Division. The body is also considering several ordinances to remove health inspection fees from various business licenses and a contract for the Blatnik Bridge Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project.

• Engineering contract for Phase 1 of Blatnik Bridge Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project for $175,600.00
• Public hearing on R25-13821 to vacate an east-west alley abutting lots 13-17 and part of lot 18, Block 478
• Four ordinances (O25-4372, O25-4373, O25-4374, O25-4375) to remove health inspection fees for alcohol, hotel, manufactured home park, and tattoo licenses
• Resolution R25-13823 to create Tax Incremental District No. 19
• WEDC grant application for the redevelopment of 2704 North 21st Street

The Superior City Council approved the creation of Tax Incremental District No. 19, a WEDC grant application for redevelopment at 2704 North 21st Street, and a development agreement for the Lake Superior Apartments project. It also approved four ordinances removing health inspection fees from various license categories, awarded an engineering contract for the Blatnik Bridge sewer project, and approved a temporary liquor license for Earth Rider Brewery at the Lake Superior Ice Festival.

• Approved creation of Tax Incremental District No. 19 (motion carried)
• Approved WEDC grant application for redevelopment of 2704 North 21st Street (motion carried)
• Approved development agreement for Lake Superior Apartments project (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance removing health inspection fee from alcohol beverage license fees (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance removing health inspection fee from hotel/motel license fees (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance removing health inspection fee from manufactured home park license fees (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance removing health inspection fee from tattoo establishment license fees (motion carried)
• Awarded $175,600 engineering contract to Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for Blatnik Bridge sewer project (motion carried)

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

The Superior Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on several traffic and public safety items, including two stop sign installations and a request to remove night parking restrictions on East 5th Street. They will also consider a proposed ordinance change to raise the legal age for tobacco purchase and possession (T21) and approve a construction manager for the new Fire Station 2.

• Approve two stop signs at John Avenue and 18th Street for a four-way stop
• Remove 'No Night Parking 3AM-6AM' on E 5th St from 23rd Ave E to 24th Ave E (even side)
• Discuss T21 ordinance change to ease legal age for tobacco purchase and possession
• Approve Kraus-Anderson as Construction Manager for Fire Station 2
• Approve two additional stop signs on Oakes Avenue and 24th Street for a four-way stop

The Public Safety Committee approved two stop sign installations, a construction manager for Fire Station 2, and held two items for further discussion. The committee also received updates from police and fire departments.

• Approved two stop signs at John Avenue and 18th St (motion carried)
• Approved Kraus Anderson as Construction Manager for Station 2 (motion carried)
• Approved two stop signs on Oakes Avenue and 24th St (motion carried)
• Held removal of 'No Night Parking' sign on E 5th St until February 2025 (motion carried)
• Held T21 tobacco age ordinance change (motion carried)

Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Urban Forestry Tree Board will meet to discuss adjustments to the Tree Removal Convenience Fee and potential changes to game species hunting. The board will also review tree planting maintenance standards and plan for the 2025 Arbor Day celebration.

• Adjustment of the Tree Removal Convenience Fee
• Discussion on additional Game Species Hunting
• Changes to Tree Planting Maintenance Standards
• Draft Request for Proposal for Invasive Species in the Superior Municipal Forest
• Update on 2025 Spring Tree Planting

The Urban Forestry Tree Board approved increasing the Tree Removal Convenience Fee from $50 to $100 per diameter inch to cover removal and replanting costs. The board also held two items for later meetings: Tree Maintenance Standards corrections and an invasive species RFP. A special meeting was scheduled for February 20, 2025, to plan Arbor Day.

• Approved Tree Removal Convenience Fee increase to $100 per diameter inch
• Held Tree Maintenance Standards changes until April 17, 2025
• Held invasive species RFP discussion until February 28, 2025
• Approved minutes from October 17, 2024
• Scheduled special meeting for February 20, 2025, for Arbor Day planning

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

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. An agenda will be distributed the week before that meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no items scheduled for January 15, 2025
• Next Plan Commission meeting: February 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
• Agenda to be distributed week before February meeting

Redevelopment Authority (RACS) (Meets as needed)

The Redevelopment Authority will consider a resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement with the City of Superior and a Development Agreement with Lake Superior Apartments, LLC for a 50-unit apartment complex at the former Lake Superior Elementary School. The project would use tax increment financing from Tax Incremental District 19. The meeting will also approve minutes from December 18, 2024.

• Resolution approving Cooperation Agreement between the City and Redevelopment Authority
• Development Agreement with Lake Superior Apartments, LLC for a 50-unit apartment building
• Project site: former Lake Superior Elementary School
• Tax increment financing from TID 19 included in the agreements
• Approval of December 18, 2024 minutes

The Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution authorizing a cooperation agreement with the City of Superior and a development agreement with the City and Lake Superior Apartments, LLC for the Lake Superior Apartment project. The motion was made by Mayor Paine, seconded by Baker, and carried. The minutes also include approval of the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved RACS minutes from December 18, 2024 meeting (motion by Baker, seconded by Herrick)
• Approved resolution for cooperation agreement with City of Superior and development agreement with Lake Superior Apartments, LLC (motion by Paine, seconded by Baker)

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 is meeting to discuss and propose policy solutions addressing barriers for people of color in Superior. Items include reviewing by-laws, an update on a Bad River film screening, collaboration on a healthcare forum, and a request to make Juneteenth a City holiday. No binding decisions will be made; the commission operates in an advisory role.

• Review and possible revision of commission by-laws
• Update on Bad River Film Screening
• Collaboration with APIDA for a healthcare forum
• Juneteenth City of Superior Holiday Request
• Support for BIPOC Business Development

The Mayor's Commission on Communities of Color held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting. The commission discussed several items, including a Bad River film screening, a healthcare forum collaboration, and a Juneteenth holiday request, but took no action on any of them. They agreed to co-host an MLK event with the library on January 22nd.

• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting
• Agreed to co-host MLK event with Superior Public Library on January 22, 2025

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

The Licenses and Fees Committee is discussing ordinance amendments to eliminate a $15 Health Department inspection fee for specific license applications. This change is proposed because inspection status information is now available via a public online portal.

• Proposed removal of $15 health fee for Alcohol licenses
• Proposed removal of $15 health fee for Hotel, Motel, and Rooming House licenses
• Proposed removal of $15 health fee for Tattoo Establishment licenses
• Proposed removal of $15 health fee for Mobile Home Court licenses
• Introduction of training for Cigarette, Tobacco, and Vaping Device Retailers

The Licenses & Fees Committee approved ordinance amendments to remove $15 Health Department fees from hotel/motel, alcohol, tattoo establishment, and mobile home court license applications, citing online availability of inspection status. No action was taken on a proposed training opportunity for tobacco retailers.

• Approved ordinance amendment removing $15 Health Dept fee from Hotel, Motel, Rooming House License
• Approved ordinance amendment removing $15 Health Dept fee from Alcohol License
• Approved ordinance amendment removing $15 Health Dept fee from Tattoo Establishment License
• Approved ordinance amendment removing $15 Health Dept fee from Mobile Home Court License
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting

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

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities will discuss a funding request for the Douglas County Community on Transition. The body will also discuss community snow removal support and accessible parking.

• Funding request of $2,200 for Douglas County Community on Transition to facilitate two Community Conversations
• Discussion on community snow removal and shoveling support
• Discussion on accessible parking
• Travel approval for Reggie Leckel regarding Disability Rights Day

The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities approved a $2,200 funding request for the Douglas County Community on Transition, with two members abstaining. The commission also approved the November 2024 minutes and the treasurer's report, and discussed snow removal support and accessible parking without taking action.

• Approved $2,200 funding for Douglas County Community on Transition (motion by Johnson, second by Leckel; Anderson & Perkkio abstained)
• Approved minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting
• Approved treasurer's report showing $3,240.64 in checking and $15.54 in savings

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

The Police and Fire Commission will review and approve probation completions for three firefighters, accept four police officer resignations, and discuss fire inspector changes. They will also receive updates on hiring processes for firefighters and police officers and review interview questions in a closed session.

• Approve completion of probation for Firefighter Perry Bentley (effective Nov 4, 2024) and FF Joshua Walczynski (Dec 16, 2024), and Motor Pump Operator Anthony Orlandi (Oct 27, 2024)
• Receive and file resignation of Police Officer Jarid Rankila (Sep 6, 2024), Probationary Officer Justin Taylor (Sep 5, 2024), Officer Zachary Pfisthner (Nov 11, 2024), and Probationary Officer Jason Moen (Dec 1, 2024)
• Receive and file Fire Inspector changes: resignation of Cameron Kalan, promotion of Blake Orton to Assistant Fire Inspector, and temporary promotion of Kyle Nosbisch to fill for deployed David Rosa
• Update on Firefighter and Police Officer hiring processes
• Review Firefighter and Police Officer interview questions (closed session under WI 19.85(1)(c))

The commission approved the completion of probation for three firefighters and accepted the resignations of four police officers and one fire inspector. They also received updates on hiring processes and departmental activities.

• Approved completion of probation for Bentley, Orlandi, and Walcynski (motion carried)
• Received and filed fire inspector changes and four police/fire resignations
• Approved minutes from 10/09/2024 meeting
• Moved into closed session to review interview questions

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

The Common Council will review recommendations for a 3% wage increase for non-union employees and small business grants for two local companies. The body will also consider zoning changes for a property on E 3rd Street and a temporary poll site change for the February 18 primary election.

• 3% wage increase for non-union employees effective January 1, 2025
• Small Business Grants for Mattson Accounting (1627 N 34th Street) and Rick’s Auto Body (1703 Broadway Street)
• Proposed zoning change for 6200 E 3rd Street from Suburban to Planned Development District
• Ordinance to create a four-way stop at North 18th Street and Cumming Avenue
• Temporary poll site change for February 18, 2025, to UW-Superior Yellowjacket Union

The Superior City Council approved a 3% wage increase for non-union employees effective January 1, 2025, along with changes to the Non-union Salary & Benefit Policy Handbook and a pay grade change for the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director. The council also approved several other items, including a four-way stop at North 18th Street and Cumming Avenue, small business grants for Mattson Accounting and Rick's Auto Body, resolutions to set public hearings for a zoning change and alley vacation, a blighted property resolution, miscellaneous licenses, and a temporary poll site change for the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary Election. No substantive decisions were made on lead lines, property reassessment, or EV charging stations, which were only discussed during public comment.

• Approved 3% wage increase for non-union employees (10-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved changes to Non-union Salary & Benefit Policy Handbook and pay grade change for Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director
• Approved ordinance adding North 18th Street and Cumming Avenue as a Four-Way Stop
• Approved Small Business Grant for Mattson Accounting at 1627 N 34th Street (SBGP24-11)
• Approved Small Business Grant for Rick's Auto Body at 1703 Broadway Street (SBGP24-10)
• Approved resolution R25-13818 to set public hearing for zoning change at 6200 E 3rd Street
• Approved resolution R25-13819 to set public hearing for vacating alley/street
• Approved resolution R25-13817 identifying blighted property for Redevelopment Authority