Racine public meetings in 2023

Library Board

The Library Board approved the job description for the Executive Director and updated the emergency procedures policy. The board also adopted the 2024 holiday schedule, which includes Juneteenth pending City approval.

• Approved Executive Director job description and posting requirements
• Approved changes to Emergency Procedures Policy
• Approved 2024 holiday schedule including Juneteenth pending City approval
• Approved November 2023 invoices and credit card purchases
• Approved Financial Executive Summary Report
• Approved November 16th meeting minutes

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved a facade grant for a restoration project at 1327 Washington Avenue with a condition against painting historical brick. The board also authorized a contract with TerraVenture Advisors, LLC for relocation services related to the Lincoln King Redevelopment Project.

• Approved facade grant and design for 1327 Washington Avenue on condition brick is not painted (Voice Vote)
• Approved contract with TerraVenture Advisors, LLC for Lincoln King Redevelopment Project relocation services (Voice Vote)
• Approved November 20, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission approved changes to the minimum educational requirements for the Deputy Chief position. The board also established its 2024 quarterly meeting schedule and filed several police department reports.

• Approved changes to minimum educational requirements for Deputy Chief
• Approved 2024 PFC Quarterly Meeting calendar
• Received and filed Internal Affairs, Personnel, Probationary Officer & Training Unit, and Violent Crime & Intelligence Unit reports
• Approved minutes from September 20, November 2, November 13, and November 17, 2023

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Commission approved hiring reports for July through November 2023. Two items, a questionnaire follow-up and the identification of commission goals, were deferred.

• Approved July 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Received and filed July-September 2023 Hiring Reports
• Received and filed October-November 2023 Hiring Report
• Deferred AAHRC Questionnaire Follow-up (0099-23)
• Deferred identification of two important goals for Commission (0049-23)

Board of Health

The Board of Health met to conduct procedural business. The board approved the minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting and formally received reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors.

• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed November reports for Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the 2024 voting and early absentee voting locations and the 2024-2025 election officials. The council also authorized several contracts, including a $546,879.97 sump pump installation program and a $150,000 annual event management contract. Additionally, the council approved an updated employee handbook and a $50,854.40 tax settlement.

• Approved 2024 voting and early absentee voting locations (13-1)
• Approved 2024-2025 Election Officials (12-2)
• Awarded $546,879.97 sump pump installation contract to PM Plumbing & Mechanical
• Authorized $150,000 annual event management contract with 5K Events LLC
• Approved updated City of Racine Employee Handbook effective Jan 1, 2024 (13-1)
• Approved $50,854.40 property tax settlement for Stature High Ridge, LLC
• Authorized $250,000 initial funding for CRM software from Carahsoft Technology Corporation
• Approved one-year extension of Racine Zoological Society Gardens Operating Agreement

Executive Committee

The committee directed the City Attorney to proceed with an action discussed in closed session regarding a bargaining opportunity. A communication regarding bid results for the STH 32 Reroute was received and filed.

• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed bid results for Contract 2023212- City of Racine STH 32 Reroute (6-0)
• Directed City Attorney to proceed with action from closed session regarding bargaining opportunity (6-0)

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved a proposal from CDM Smith for 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Contract Management. The approval includes the understanding that a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be solicited for 2025 management.

• Approved $222,092 CDM Smith proposal for 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Contract Management

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission recommended approval for a major amendment to the Regency Mall permit to allow a grocery store, gas station, and car wash. It also approved several Certified Survey Maps and a signage request.

• Recommended approval of Woodman's Food Market grocery store, gas station, and car wash at 5500 and 5502 Durand Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved 4-lot Certified Survey Map for 5500 and 5502 Durand Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved 2-lot Certified Survey Map for 1903 Green Street (voice vote)
• Approved signage design review for 322 Sixth Street (voice vote)
• Approved November 6, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended several contracts and payment authorizations for city infrastructure and park improvements. The committee also approved requests to waive formal bidding for specific equipment and materials.

• Recommended awarding Sump Pump Installation contract to PM Plumbing & Mechanical for $546,879.97 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $60,100 agreement with GRAEF-USA Inc. for City Hall elevator design (Unanimous)
• Recommended final payment of $196,727.84 to A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. for Park Services Building parking lot (Unanimous)
• Recommended final payment of $60,240.40 to Wanasek Corporation for Washington Park Bowl project (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving formal bidding for Case wheel loader vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving formal bidding for Neenah Foundry sewer materials (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving formal bidding for Johnson Controls Metasys software update (Unanimous)
• Approved three deduct change orders for park restoration and paving projects (Unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The committee recommended approval for a CRM software purchase, an event management contract, and a zoo operating agreement extension. It also recommended the disallowance of seven separate claims and the approval of a $50,854.40 legal settlement.

• Recommended approval of 3-year CRM software agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation
• Recommended awarding 2-year event management contract to 5K Events LLC
• Recommended approval of 2024-2025 Election Officials and 2024 voting locations
• Recommended approval of updated Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2024
• Recommended 1-year extension of Racine Zoological Society Gardens Operating Agreement
• Recommended disallowance of claims from AT&T, Renee Schoff, the Muellers, Delesia Jackson, Marianne Goodwin, Matthew Britson, and Steven R. Panyk
• Recommended approval of $50,854.40 settlement for Stature High Ridge, LLC v. City of Racine
• Approved minutes for November 13, 2023 meeting

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved liquor and solicitor licenses and a pawnbroker renewal. The committee rescinded a formal expression of concern for Sports Pub on Wisconsin and deferred two other license-related matters.

• Approved 'Class B' liquor license for Crazytown LLC DBA Nemo & Fogg (unanimous)
• Approved solicitor license for Dakota Tabor (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of pawnbroker license renewal for Wisconsin Discount (3-0, 1 excused)
• Rescinded formal expression of concern for Sports Pub on Wisconsin (3-2)
• Deferred 'Class B' liquor license for Select LLC pending meeting with Attorney's Office (unanimous)
• Deferred appearance for The Fifteen-Eighteen pending good neighbor's meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licenses premise report (unanimous)
• Received and filed police report regarding formal expressions of concern (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved several state grants, including $9 million for general operations and video surveillance. The council also authorized funding for road reconstruction on Goold Street and approved multiple liquor license applications.

• Approved $9M state grant for general operations and public safety video surveillance (14-0)
• Approved $465,000 grant amendment for the Safe and Sound program (12-2)
• Approved permission to apply for $150,000 WisDOT grant for Goold Street reconstruction (14-0)
• Approved $598,400 change order for CIPP Lining with Musson Brothers Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved Class 'B' beverage license for The Munchies Spot LLC (Voice Vote)
• Approved Class 'A' beverage license for Georgetown Market Inc (Voice Vote)
• Approved 2024 Operating Plan for Uptown Business Improvement District No. 3 (Voice Vote)
• Disallowed claims for Suzanne M. Ferguson, Holoubek Holdings LLC, Kimberly Griffin, and Shannon Hollimon (Voice Vote)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved a contract for the Johnson Park Lift Station and set pretreatment rates for 2024. Members also received a Year 1 update on the City's 7-Year Peak Flow Mitigation Plan.

• Approved October 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved $257,600.00 contract for Johnson Park Lift Station (Contract C-23) to August Winter & Sons
• Approved 2024 pretreatment rates for industrial users
• Received and filed annual update on City of Racine Peak Flow Mitigation Plan

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved a study for non-hazardous material storage sites and authorized loan applications for two phases of the 42" water main replacement project. A proposal for lead service line replacement contract management was deferred.

• Approved October 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved Foth proposal for Solids Storage Site Study not to exceed $35,000
• Deferred CDM Smith proposal for 2024 Lead Service Line Replacement Contract Management ($222,092)
• Approved authorization to submit SDWLP applications to the DNR for FY2025 42" Water Main Replacement Phase 4
• Approved authorization to submit SDWLP applications to the DNR for FY2025 42" Water Main Replacement Phase 3

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board approved five requests for exemptions from residency restrictions. Each applicant was interviewed before the board voted to grant the requests.

• Approved residency exemption for Robert David Royster to move to 512 Eighth St., Apt 11
• Approved residency exemption for Damen Ranel Lowe to reside at 949 Washington Ave., Apt. 301
• Approved residency exemption for Joshua Alexander Heather to reside at 617 Wisconsin Ave., Apt. 10
• Approved residency exemption for Scott Alan Nesbitt to reside at 617 Wisconsin Ave. Apt. 7
• Approved residency exemption for Andrew Garcia to reside at 1927 1/2 Charles St., #4
• Approved minutes from the September 6, 2023 meeting

Community Development Authority

The Racine Community Development Authority approved a contract for snow removal services, awarding the full scope to D’s Professional Lawn Care after another bidder withdrew. The Authority also adopted a resolution acknowledging applicants for the Neighborhood TID 22 Homeowner Repair and Property Enhancement Program. Additionally, staff provided an update on the Water Street brownfield cleanup project, which was received and filed without further action.

• Approved minutes from October 16, 2023 meeting (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Water Street brownfield project update (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 23-30 awarding snow removal contract to D’s Professional Lawn Care (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 23-31 acknowledging TID 22 Homeowner Repair Program applicants (Voice Vote)

Library Board

The Library Board approved an increase in residency incentive pay for non-represented city employees. The board also approved October 2023 invoices and financial reports.

• Approved increasing residency incentive pay from 3% to 4%
• Approved October 2023 invoices and credit card purchases
• Approved October 2023 Financial Executive Summary Report
• Approved October 19, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services approved the minutes from the August 9, 2023 meeting. The board received and filed four informational reports covering the 2023 PRCS overview, October director's report, October cemetery report, and July-October zoological report. No new policies, budgets, or projects were approved or debated.

• Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed PRCS 2023 overview report
• Received and filed October 2023 Director's Report
• Received and filed October 2023 Cemetery Report
• Received and filed July-October 2023 Zoological Report

Common Council

The Common Council approved the proposed 2024 City of Racine Budget as amended. The council also adopted the 2024 operations budgets and capital improvement plans for waterworks and wastewater, along with 2024 sewer service rates.

• Approved 2024 City of Racine Budget as amended (8-3)
• Approved 2024 Waterworks Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (11-0)
• Approved 2024 Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (11-0)
• Approved 2024 Sewer Service Rates (11-0)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval for several infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements. These include sewer lining, bridge construction services, and office space lease agreements for 2024.

• Recommended approval of $598,400 change order for 2023 CIPP Lining with Musson Brothers Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended authorization of 2024 office space lease agreements for City Hall, City Hall Annex, and Safety Building (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $114,622.56 amendment for State Street Lift Bridge construction services with Ayres Associates Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Amendment 7 for West 6th Street Bridge project with Ayres Associates and WisDOT at no cost to the City (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $302,330.19 professional services agreement with AECOM and WisDOT for Mt. Pleasant Street, with the City paying $96,890.19 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Racine Board of Health held its November 14, 2023 meeting, which consisted primarily of procedural actions. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received and filed the October reports from public health divisions. No substantive policy decisions or new ordinances were discussed or voted on.

• Approved October 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed October 2023 reports from Public Health Administrator and division directors (Voice Vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:00 PM (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board recommended approval of home repair loans with forgivable grants for properties at 1630 Cleveland Avenue and 2029 N. Wisconsin Street. The board also approved a communication from Mayor Mason regarding delinquent CDBG loans. These items were discussed in closed session to protect homeowner financial privacy before being recommended for approval in open session.

• Approved May 8, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved August 12, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved September 11, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved October 9, 2023 minutes (voice vote)
• Convened closed session (6-0 vote)
• Recommended approval of CDBG loan for 1630 Cleveland Avenue (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of CDBG loan for 2029 N. Wisconsin Street (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for several state and county grants, including $9 million for general operations and public safety video surveillance. The committee also recommended the disallowance of four separate claims and the 2024 operating plan for the Uptown Business Improvement District.

• Recommended approval of 2024 Operating Plan for Business Improvement District No. 3, Uptown
• Recommended approval of $17,850 HMEP grant from Racine County Emergency Management
• Recommended approval of $465,000 Safe and Sound program grant amendment
• Recommended approval of $9 million grant for general operations and public safety video surveillance
• Recommended approval to apply for WisDOT LRIP funding for Goold Street reconstruction
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Kimberly Griffin
• Recommended disallowance of claim by Holoubek Holdings, LLC
• Recommended disallowance of claims by Suzanne M. Ferguson and Shannon Hollimon

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The committee recommended approval for two fermented malt beverage licenses. It also recommended formal expressions of concern for two Washington Ave establishments following a police report. One operator's license request was denied due to nonappearance.

• Denied operator's license for Marika Foxie due to nonappearance (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Class 'B' Fermented Malt Beverage license for The Munchies Spot (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Class 'A' Retail Fermented Malt Beverage license for Georgetown Market (3-0)
• Received and filed the police department licenses premise report (4-0)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for Sports Pub (3-0)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for The Fifteen-Eighteen (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee approved the 2024 City of Racine Budget with several amendments, including new holiday designations and infrastructure funding. It also recommended approval for the Waterworks and Wastewater budgets and 2024 sewer service rates.

• Approved Juneteenth as an official holiday for non-represented employees (14-0)
• Approved $22,000 for a one-year trial to plow Meyer Park bike path pathways (9-5)
• Approved $15,000 for a health department consolidation study (13-0)
• Approved demolition of Lincoln Park Bridge using TID #28 funds (13-1)
• Approved $25,000 for Council Chambers closed captioning (14-0)
• Approved $14,000 increase to Neighborhood Watch funding (14-0)
• Approved $20,000 in bonds for Geneva Street COP house flooring (12-1)
• Recommended approval of 2024 Waterworks and Wastewater budgets and sewer rates (14-0)

Committee of the Whole

The committee conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed 2024 City of Racine Budget. Several budget-related items, including sewer service rates and waterworks plans, were deferred.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 2023 (12-0)
• Deferred proposed 2024 City of Racine Budget (1051-23)
• Deferred 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan for Waterworks (0895-23)
• Deferred 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan for Wastewater (0901-23)
• Deferred 2024 Sewer Service Rates (0902-23)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The committee referred a proposal to increase residency incentive pay to the full Library Board. The Executive Director job description was received and filed.

• Approved October 5th meeting minutes
• Referred residency incentive pay increase (from 3% to 4%) to Library Board
• Received and filed Executive Director job description

Common Council

The Common Council approved several bond issuances to refinance existing notes and authorized various service contracts and grant applications. A request for the Community Development Authority to acquire property at 821 Lake Avenue was denied.

• Approved $17,775,000 in 2023 general obligation refunding bonds (14-0)
• Approved $3,605,000 in 2023 taxable general obligation refunding bonds (14-0)
• Denied acquisition of 821 Lake Avenue by the Community Development Authority (6-8)
• Approved 2024 Operating Plans for Downtown (BID 1) and Douglas Avenue (BID 4) BIDs
• Approved $874,685 2024 Health Insurance Stop Loss Coverage with Vista (14-0)
• Awarded $257,600 Johnson Park Lift Station contract to August Winter & Sons, Inc.
• Approved free metered parking for select dates in Nov and Dec 2023 (14-0)
• Approved audit services contract for Baker Tilly US LLP for 2024-2026

Committee of the Whole

The Racine Committee of the Whole met on November 6, 2023, to review the proposed 2024 City Budget and related utility budgets. The committee deferred all substantive budget items, including the General Fund budget, Waterworks and Wastewater operations budgets, and sewer service rates. No budget approvals or rate changes were made during this meeting.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (13-0)
• Deferred proposed 2024 City of Racine Budget
• Deferred proposed 2024 Waterworks Operations & Maintenance Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Deferred proposed 2024 Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Deferred approval of 2024 Sewer Service Rates

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission recommended the adoption of an ordinance amending flood regulations to comply with federal guidelines. It also approved a conditional use permit for an adult daycare center and a 2-lot certified survey map.

• Recommended adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 114, Article VIII - Flood Regulations (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for Uptown Adult Day Center at 1409 Washington Avenue, subject to conditions a-h (voice vote)
• Approved 2-lot Certified Survey Map for 3064, 3072, and 3108 Douglas Avenue, subject to conditions a-c (voice vote)
• Approved October 16, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Common Council

The Common Council held a special meeting for the 2024 Budget Address. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval for five contracts related to waste disposal, recycling, and facility improvements. One change order for sewer lining was deferred.

• Awarded $257,600.00 contract for Johnson Park Lift Station Improvements to August Winter & Sons, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved six-month amendment to recycling contract with John’s Disposal Service, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000.00 extension for street sweeping disposal with Waste Management until July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $85,658.24 change order for Racine Public Works Transfer Station with Bukacek Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $625,000.00 extension for solid waste disposal with GFL-Emerald Park until July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Deferred $598,400.00 change order for 2023 CIPP Lining with Musson Brothers Inc.

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for two bond issuances to refinance existing notes. The committee also recommended approving 2024 operating plans for two Business Improvement Districts and several service contracts.

• Recommended approval of $18,025,000 in 2023 general obligation refunding bonds
• Recommended approval of $3,575,000 in 2023 taxable general obligation refunding bonds
• Recommended approval of 2024 Operating Plan for BID No. 1, Downtown
• Recommended approval of 2024 Operating Plan for BID No. 4, Douglas Avenue
• Recommended approval of 2024 Health Insurance Stop Loss Coverage with Vista through Brown & Brown
• Recommended awarding cemetery maintenance contract to Reliable Property Services
• Recommended awarding audit services contract to Baker Tilly US LLP
• Recommended disallowance of claim from Racine Shopping Centre, LLC

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for a new massage establishment license and one operator's license. A petition for a liquor license was deferred, and a matter regarding 509 Social Lounge LLC was referred to the City Attorney's Office.

• Recommended approval of massage establishment license for Charles Long DBA Main Massage (Unanimous)
• Deferred petition to exceed quota for Class A liquor license for Georgetown AM INC. DBA Georgetown Market (Unanimous)
• Referred appearance of Micah Tharpe for 509 Social Lounge LLC to City Attorney's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved appearance of Gerald Moss for a new operator's license (2-1)
• Deferred appearance of Marika Foxie for a new operator's license (Unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licenses premise report (Unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission approved the 2024 operations budget and the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan. The commission also recommended applying for several 2024 Public Transit Assistance Program grants.

• Approved 2024 Operating Budget and 2024-2033 Capital Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to apply for 2024 Public Transit Assistance Program (PTAP) grants (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the 9/28/2023 meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed 2023 Capital updates (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the 2024 budget scenarios and authorized a draw from the Boernke Trust. The board also decided to begin the search for a new Executive Director through the City Human Resources Department.

• Approved 2024 RPL Budget Scenarios
• Approved draw from Boernke Trust not to exceed $13,783.80
• Approved search for Executive Director via City Human Resources Department
• Nominated O'Hagan as Board Secretary
• Referred Executive Director job description to Finance and Personnel committee
• Deferred changes to Emergency Procedures Policy
• Approved September 11th - October 11th, 2023 invoices and credit card purchases
• Approved September 2023 Financial Executive Summary Report

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved the minutes from the September 21, 2023, meeting. Members discussed updates regarding the kayak launch in the Rooney recreational area and potential infrastructure funding for the Root River/Wind Point Bay Estuary.

• Approved September 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Wastewater Commission

The Wastewater Commission approved the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes, received and filed September 2023 budget expenditures totaling $1,056,827, and approved the Village of Caledonia's use of a wastewater utility interceptor during forcemain maintenance. The Commission also approved a proposal from Ruekert-Mielke to perform revenue sharing calculations at a cost not to exceed $13,975.00, received and filed a communication regarding utility vision, mission, and values, and deferred two items until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes for the September 19, 2023 meeting
• Received and filed September 2023 budget expenditures totaling $1,056,827
• Approved use of wastewater utility interceptor by Caledonia for forcemain maintenance
• Deferred Contract C-23, Johnson Park Lift Station bid results ($257,600.00)
• Approved Ruekert-Mielke proposal for 2025 revenue sharing calculations not to exceed $13,975.00
• Deferred annual update on City of Racine Peak Flow Mitigation Plan
• Received and filed communication regarding development of Vision, Mission, and Values for Wastewater

Waterworks Commission

The Racine Waterworks Commission approved the final payment for the 2023 water main replacement project, bringing the total contract cost to $1,070,413.01. The commission also authorized the submission of applications to the Department of Natural Resources for future water main and lead service line replacement projects in fiscal year 2025.

• Approved September 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed September 2023 budget expenditures totaling $1,646,138
• Approved Change Order No. 1 on Contract W-23-4 (net cost $1,882.00)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 on Contract W-23-4 (net cost $826.01)
• Approved final payment for Contract W-23-4 (total cost $1,070,413.01)
• Authorized submission of FY2025 Water Main Replacement application to DNR
• Authorized submission of FY2025 Lead Service Line Replacement application to DNR

Common Council

The Common Council approved a $436,000 grant for the construction of two new homes and authorized 2024 RYDE Racine transit contracts. The council also approved several public works projects, including bathroom upgrades at Island Park and bridge work on 6th Street.

• Approved $436,000 HOME grant for two new homes at 12th St and Highland Ave
• Authorized 2024 RYDE Racine transit contracts for Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Yorkville
• Approved $312,541.21 final payment for Island Park Bathroom Upgrades
• Approved $338,739 estimated cost for Racine Employee Health and Wellness Center renewal
• Approved 2024 special assessment rates for 2025 concrete paving and curb/gutter
• Authorized amendment for Howe Street Bridge project with City share of $78,600
• Approved appointment of a City of Racine Humane Officer
• Approved closure of Monument Square Drive on Oct 21, 2023, for Monument Mash

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved the acquisition of a duplex at 821 Lake Avenue for redevelopment. The board also acknowledged 71 new applications for the TID 22 Homeowner Repair and Property Enhancement Program.

• Approved CDA Resolution 23-28 to acquire property at 821 Lake Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved CDA Resolution 23-29 acknowledging 71 new TID 22 program applications (voice vote)
• Approved September 18, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved October 2, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request for DDJR LLC to install a deck and landing at 800 Jackson Street. The project was approved subject to conditions a-d to allow for safe ingress and egress due to a height drop from the front door to grade.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved variance for deck/landing at 800 Jackson Street with conditions a-d (voice vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Racine Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved conditional use permits for a mini-mart at 3425 Kinzie Avenue, a group daycare at 1313 High Street, and an adult daycare at 1415 Layard Avenue. The commission also approved signage at 555 Main Street and facade changes at 610 Main Street, while deferring an adult daycare permit request for 1409 Washington Avenue.

• Approved minutes for the September 18, 2023 meeting by voice vote
• Approved conditional use permit for a mini-mart at 3425 Kinzie Avenue subject to conditions a-j by voice vote
• Approved conditional use permit for a group daycare center at 1313 High Street subject to conditions a-h by voice vote
• Approved conditional use permit for an adult daycare center at 1415 Layard Avenue subject to conditions a-k with an amendment to condition C by voice vote
• Deferred conditional use permit for an adult daycare center at 1409 Washington Avenue by voice vote
• Approved signage for Johnson Outdoors at 555 Main Street subject to conditions a-c by voice vote
• Approved facade changes at 610 Main Street by voice vote

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended several infrastructure and park improvements for approval. Key actions included authorizing payments for park upgrades and approving agreements for bridge projects on 6th Street.

• Approved $836 change order for Marquette Park Basketball Courts Upgrades (Unanimous)
• Authorized $312,541.21 final payment for Island Park Bathroom Upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved easement for We Energies at Phillips Ave. and 16th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to State/Municipal Agreement for Howe Street Bridge (Unanimous)
• Approved engineering services agreement with GRAEF-USA, Inc. and WisDOT for 6th Street bridges (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 special assessment rates for 2025 concrete paving and curb and gutter (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health met on October 10, 2023. The board approved the minutes from the September 12 meeting and received the September reports from the Public Health Administrator and Division Directors.

• Approved September 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed September reports for Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board recommended that the Common Council approve a $436,000 HOME grant for the Racine Revitalization Partnership to build two homes. The board also recommended recertifying the partnership as the City's Community Housing Development Organization and releasing FY20 and FY21 funds.

• Recommended Common Council approve $436,000 HOME grant for two new homes (Passed by voice vote)
• Recommended Common Council recertify RRP as City's CHDO and release FY20 and FY21 funds (Passed by voice vote)
• Deferred approval of September 11th meeting minutes (Passed by voice vote)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended the appointment of a Humane Officer and issued formal expressions of concern for local businesses. Two liquor license matters were referred to the City Attorney for disciplinary action if licenses are not surrendered by October 13, 2023.

• Recommended approval to appoint a City of Racine Humane Officer (3-0)
• Referred liquor license at 322 Sixth St to City Attorney for disciplinary action if not surrendered by Oct 13 (3-1)
• Referred liquor license at 1816 Seventeenth St to City Attorney for disciplinary action if not surrendered by Oct 13 (unanimous)
• Denied new operator's license for Noah Phillips due to no appearance (unanimous)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for 509 Social Lounge (unanimous)
• Received and filed appearance for Duo Bar & Grill LLC (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licenses premise report (unanimous)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The committee referred a proposed 2024 budget scenario and a request for Boernke Trust funds to the Library Board. The committee also approved changes to emergency procedures and established a recurring monthly meeting schedule.

• Approved May 10th meeting minutes
• Established recurring meetings for 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
• Referred 2024 budget Scenario 2 to Library Board
• Referred Boernke Trust draw of up to $13,783.80 to Library Board
• Approved changes to Emergency Procedures

Common Council

The Racine Common Council approved the issuance of up to $23.37 million in wastewater utility revenue bonds, authorized an agreement for touchless transit fare payments, and approved several public works contracts and change orders. The council also confirmed an mayoral appointment to the Due Process Board and approved an audit services contract.

• Approved issuance of up to $23,367,711 in Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds (Series 2023b)
• Authorized application for FFY 2024 - FFY 2028 STP-Urban Program funds for Spring Street resurfacing
• Awarded audit services contract #2023213 to Baker Tilly US LLP for $93,500
• Extended underground utility locate services agreement with Precise Underground Marketing Corporation
• Approved three-party engineering contract with WisDOT and Strand Associates for Lathrop Avenue for $448,393.48
• Approved change order #1 and final payment for alley grading contract with LaLonde Contractors
• Approved change order #1 for CDBG street lighting with WIL-Surge Electric for $160,681.45
• Approved change order #3 and final payment for Island Park tennis courts and path with DK Contractors

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved Resolution 23-27. This resolution directs the Executive Director to negotiate and effect the purchase of 725 Lake Avenue from the Young Men’s Christian Association of Racine.

• Approved Resolution 23-27 to purchase 725 Lake Avenue (Voice Vote)

Transit Commission

The Commission recommended approval for the 2024 RYDE Racine transit service contracts and a touchless fare payment agreement. A proposal for cost-free transit benches was referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.

• Recommended approval of 2024 RYDE Racine transit service contracts for Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, and Yorkville (Unanimous)
• Referred partnership agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising for cost-free transit benches to Finance and Personnel Committee (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WisGo Services Agreement with Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. for touchless fare payment (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the 7/27/2023 meeting (7-0)

Public Works and Services Committee

The committee recommended several contract approvals for street lighting, alley grading, and park improvements. It also authorized an extension for underground utility locate services and a professional engineering agreement for Lathrop Avenue.

• Approved $160,681.45 change order for CDBG Street Lighting (unanimous)
• Deferred $836.00 change order for Marquette Park Basketball Courts Upgrades
• Approved $31,570.96 change order for Island Park Tennis Courts/Lockwood Path (unanimous)
• Approved $544,592.56 final payment for Island Park Tennis Courts/Lockwood Path (unanimous)
• Approved ($36,909.18) deduct change order for Alley Grading (unanimous)
• Approved $56,548.87 final payment for Alley Grading (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Underground Utility Locate Services with Precise Underground Marketing Corp (unanimous)
• Approved $448,393.48 engineering contract for Lathrop Avenue (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for the issuance of $23,367,711 in wastewater utility revenue bonds. The committee also authorized an application for a $2,792,000 grant for Spring Street resurfacing and awarded a $93,500 audit services contract to Baker Tilly US LLP.

• Approved minutes from September 11, 2023
• Recommended approval for $23.3M wastewater revenue bonds
• Recommended approval to apply for $2.79M Spring Street resurfacing grant
• Awarded $93,500 audit services contract to Baker Tilly US LLP

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee unanimously approved a change of ownership for the Racine Country Club's Class B liquor license. The committee also deferred a new operator's license application for Noah Phillips and issued formal expressions of concern for three licensed premises: Duo Bar, Roberta, and Hi-O Headquarters.

• Approved change of ownership for Racine Country Club liquor license (unanimous)
• Deferred new operator's license application for Noah Phillips (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department license premise report (unanimous)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for Duo Bar (unanimous)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for Roberta (unanimous)
• Recommended formal expression of concern for Hi-O Headquarters (unanimous)

Library Board

The Racine Library Board approved three sets of previous meeting minutes and two financial reports covering August invoices and the executive summary. The board ratified Alberto Huerta as the President's appointee to the Foundation and assigned new members to the Finance & Personnel and Ad Hoc Governance committees. Discussions on the 2024 budget alternatives and the Executive Director search were referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for further review.

• Approved minutes from July 31, August 17, and August 30 meetings
• Approved August 11–September 11 invoices and credit card purchases
• Approved August 2023 Financial Executive Summary Report
• Received and Filed September 2023 Interim Executive Director reports
• Approved ratification of Alberto Huerta as President's appointee to Foundation
• Appointed Walter Williams to Finance & Personnel Committee
• Appointed Peete to Ad Hoc Governance & Bylaws Committee
• Referred 2024 budget alternatives and Executive Director search to Finance & Personnel Committee

Common Council

The Common Council approved several infrastructure projects, including wastewater bonds and a professional engineering contract for Ohio Street. The council also authorized the CDA to acquire property at 725 Lake Avenue for blight elimination and redevelopment.

• Authorized issuance and sale of up to $5,749,015 Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds (Voice Vote)
• Approved CDA acquisition of property at 725 Lake Avenue for blight elimination (10-2)
• Approved $468,903.40 engineering contract for Ohio Street (Voice Vote)
• Authorized retainer for Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC for PFAS-related litigation (Voice Vote)
• Approved $264,437.22 CDBG-CV fund reallocation to FY 2023 infrastructure (Voice Vote)
• Approved appointments of Walter Williams to Library Board and Brian O'Connell to Due Process Board (9-4)
• Approved $12,582.79 change order for Racine Public Library interior renovations (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed request for West Racine Business Improvement District (12-1)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission authorized the issuance of two sets of revenue bonds totaling over $29 million for sewer improvements and facility plans. It also approved the 2024 sewer service rates and the 2024 operations and maintenance budget.

• Approved issuance of up to $5,749,015 in Revenue Bonds for Chicory Road Area Sewer Improvements
• Approved issuance of up to $23,367,711 in Revenue Bonds for 2020 Facilities Improvements Plan (referred to Finance & Personnel Committee)
• Approved 2024 Class I and Class II Sewer Service Rates
• Approved 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (referred to Committee of the Whole)
• Approved $46,818.84 WI DATCP Household Hazardous Waste Grant for 2024
• Approved $19,712 total for liability insurance policy renewal and broker fee
• Approved $53,035.96 change order for Biogas Conditioning Project (Contract D-22)
• Approved 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Rates with no change

Waterworks Commission

The Racine Waterworks Commission approved the proposed 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, referring both to the Committee of the Whole for inclusion in the City Budget. The commission also finalized a water main replacement contract at $808,096.98 and approved new tank maintenance services with Dixon Engineering.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected John Tate II as President, Natalia Taft as Vice-President, and Mollie Jones as Secretary
• Approved Change Order No. 2 on Contract W-22-4, reducing total contract amount to $808,096.98
• Approved final payment on Contract W-22-4, including $19,896.95 retainage to Five Star Energy Services
• Approved proposal from Dixon Engineering for 2024 water tank maintenance ($5,500 Newman, $4,300 Coolidge)
• Approved termination of existing agreement with Utility Service Co. for tank maintenance
• Approved 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget, referred to Committee of the Whole
• Approved 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, referred to Committee of the Whole

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved several resolutions to acquire blighted properties and acknowledge homeowner repair program applicants. The board also authorized the determination of necessity for acquisitions within the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project.

• Adopted Resolution 23-22 recommending Common Council acquire 725 Lake Avenue for blight elimination (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 23-23 authorizing acquisition of City-owned property at 1633 West Blvd (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 23-24 acknowledging 52 applicants for TID 23 Homeowner Repair Program (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 23-25 acknowledging 46 applicants for TID 22 Homeowner Repair Program (Voice Vote)
• Adopted Resolution 23-26 determining necessity for property acquisitions for Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project (Voice Vote)
• Approved minutes from August 14, 2023 meeting (Voice Vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved two conditional use permits for an auto repair shop and a restaurant/smoke shop. The commission also approved a facade grant for a remodeling project and a two-lot Certified Survey Map.

• Approved conditional use permit for auto repair shop at 1120 Douglas Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for restaurant and smoke shop at 1615 Grove Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved facade grant for remodeling project at 434 Main Street (voice vote)
• Approved two-lot Certified Survey Map for 1107 Twelfth St, 1103 Twelfth St, and 1204 Highland Ave (3-0-1)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee unanimously approved several items, including street and sidewalk closures, change orders, final payments on contracts, and professional services agreements. It authorized the city to acquire drainage and construction easements near Batten Field for a new storm‑water dry retention pond. The committee also approved a three‑party engineering contract for the Ohio Street‑Washington Ave project.

• Approved 5th Street closure for Oct 21 2023 event (unanimous)
• Approved south sidewalk closure on Rupert Boulevard Dec 1 2023–Apr 1 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 4 for Racine Public Library renovations – $12,582.79 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation – $13,339.70 (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation contract – $127,447.30 (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment for 2022 Sidewalk Replacement contract – $431,038.27 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with AECOM for dry retention facility design (unanimous)
• Authorized acquisition of drainage and construction easements for storm‑water pond – $30 per document (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting by voice vote. They also approved receiving and filing the August reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approve August 8, 2023 meeting minutes – passed (voice vote)
• Receive and file August reports – passed (voice vote)
• Adjourn meeting – passed (voice vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Board approved an amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan to move unspent coronavirus funds to public infrastructure. The Board also received a program update regarding homeowner and landlord repairs.

• Approved reallocation of $264,437.22 from Public Services and Administration to FY 2023 Public Infrastructure/Facilities (voice vote)
• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed CDBG Homeowner and Landlord Repair Program update (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended several employee benefit contracts and insurance renewals for approval. The committee also recommended the issuance of wastewater utility bonds and the hiring of legal counsel for PFAS litigation. One grant application for youth employment was recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of $5,749,015 in Wastewater Utility Revenue Bonds, series 2023a
• Recommended approval of a retainer agreement with Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC for PFAS litigation
• Recommended approval of a direct contract with Doctors of Physical Therapy
• Recommended approval to implement the Real Appeal program through United Healthcare (UHC)
• Recommended approval of vision insurance renewal through Superior Vision
• Recommended approval of dental insurance renewal through MetLife
• Recommended approval for Youth Employment Officer to apply for a grant up to $50,000
• Approved minutes for the August 28, 2023 meeting

Common Council

The Common Council approved significant borrowing for capital projects and equipment. The council also authorized a Medicare Advantage plan renewal and the transfer of city property for blight elimination. Several legal claims were disallowed.

• Approved $18,045,000 in 2023 General Obligation Promissory Notes (11-1)
• Approved United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan renewal with 3.8% premium increase
• Approved transfer of 1633 West Boulevard to Community Development Authority for redevelopment
• Disallowed claims from Frank Coulter, Winetta Kolen, Myeshah Hollis, RaeAnn DeGroot, Christian Jones, and NH Lakeville, LLC
• Approved MOU with RUSD for youth recreation activities with a $121,146 budget
• Approved $165,760 contract with Complex Security Solutions, Inc. for fiber services
• Approved $166,095 professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for 2024 sewer management
• Approved $13,107.74 change order for RAZA of Racine LLC sidewalk replacement

Library Board

The Board approved a request to set compensation for the Interim Executive Director. A communication regarding employee performance evaluation data was received and filed.

• Approved request to address and set compensation for the Interim Executive Director
• Received and filed communication regarding public employee performance evaluation data

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval for multiple professional services agreements and highway changes with WisDOT. The committee also approved street closures for the annual Holiday Parade and a sidewalk replacement change order.

• Approved street closures for Holiday Parade on Nov 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $114,400 agreement with Kueny Architects LLC for transit building design (Unanimous)
• Received and filed bid results for STH 32 Reroute Contract 2023132 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $13,107.74 change order for RAZA of Racine LLC sidewalk replacement (Unanimous)
• Recommended $166,095 agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for 2024 Sewer Management (Unanimous)
• Recommended agreement with WisDOT for connecting highway change Main St to Marquette St (Unanimous)
• Recommended agreement with WisDOT for connecting highway rescission State St to 6th/7th St (Unanimous)
• Recommended agreement with WisDOT for connecting highway designation Main St to Marquette St (Unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for several financial and operational items, including a large borrowing package for capital projects and equipment. The committee also recommended the disallowance of six separate claims and approved a developer's agreement for a water main extension.

• Recommended approval of $18,045,000 in 2023 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Recommended approval of Developer's Agreement for 90th St. Water Main Extension
• Recommended transfer of 1633 West Boulevard to the Community Development Authority
• Recommended approval to apply for 2023 JAG grant of $21,165 for Gray Key Software
• Recommended approval of $165,760 fiber contracting contract with Complex Security Solutions, Inc.
• Recommended approval of MOU with RUSD for youth recreation programs
• Recommended disallowance of claims by Frank Coulter, Winetta Kolen, and Myeshah Hollis
• Recommended disallowance of claims by RaeAnn DeGroot, Christian Jones, and NH Lakeville, LLC

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved license applications for a sidewalk café, a liquor license agent change, and two massage establishments. The committee also rescinded a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul and denied a new operator's license due to non-appearance.

• Recommended approval of Sidewalk Café w/ Alcohol for The Main Attraction LLC DBA Hotel Verdant (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change of Agent for American Legion Post #546 Inc. (3-0, 1 excused)
• Denied new operator's license application for Zequante Ghani Simpson (3-0, 1 excused)
• Rescinded formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Massage Establishment License renewal for Racine Fani Inc DBA Partners N Design (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Massage Establishment License renewal for Wellness Within, Inc. DBA Skin & Body Therapy by Ella (Unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licenses premise report (Unanimous)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board recommended approval for several funding requests including a project at 1637 Packard Street and grants for local service programs. It also approved a home repair loan and grant for a property on Ninth Street.

• Deferred approval of June 12, 2023 Minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $16,625 for 1637 Packard Street rehab (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $13,443.23 for Housing Resource Inc. FY22 balance (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $48,086.18 for Legal Action of Wisconsin (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $10,423.59 for Racine Literacy Council (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $175,000 for WWBIC economic development (voice vote)
• Approved $10,000 loan (3% interest) and $10,000 forgivable grant for 515 Ninth Street (4-1)

Standing Joint Review Board

The Standing Joint Review Board received and filed the 2022 Fiscal Report for the City of Racine's Tax Incremental Districts. Finance Director Kathleen Fischer reported on 22 active TIDs, including the creation of three new districts and the closure of TID No. 20.

• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed the 2022 Fiscal Report for the City of Racine's Tax Incremental Districts (voice vote)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the creation of an Ad Hoc Governance and Bylaws Committee and appointed members to the Finance & Personnel and Building & Grounds committees. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and financial reports for July and August 2023.

• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Governance and Bylaws Committee
• Approved July 27th regular board meeting minutes
• Approved invoices and credit card purchases for July 11th - August 11th, 2023
• Approved July 2023 Financial Executive Summary Report
• Referred changes to Emergency Procedures to Finance and Personnel committee
• Referred DPI email response regarding HR oversight to Ad Hoc Governance and Bylaws Committee
• Appointed members to Finance & Personnel (F&P) and Building & Grounds (B&G) committees

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commission approved a proposal to review and discuss designating the Root River and Wind Point estuary as a Special Designated Sanctuary. The board also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved review and discussion of Root River and Wind Point estuary Special Designated Sanctuary proposal (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved several construction contracts for sidewalk replacement, park restorations, and basketball courts. The board also authorized the acquisition of commercial properties for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project and settled a legal matter for $20,000.

• Approved $226,618.20 sidewalk replacement contract to Beardsley Concrete LLC (Voice Vote)
• Approved $174,216.00 Marquette Park Basketball Courts contract to Bradford Contractors LLC (Voice Vote)
• Approved $377,050.00 Sam Meyers Park Restoration contract to A.W. Oakes & Son Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved Determination of Necessity to acquire commercial properties for Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project (Voice Vote)
• Approved $20,000 settlement for Evans v. Matson and Rasmussen (Voice Vote)
• Approved Data Sharing Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (10-1)
• Approved purchase of approx. 7,000 tons of road salt from Cargil Inc. at $84.12 per ton (Voice Vote)
• Approved adoption of the City of Racine Election Official Handbook (11-0)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved a contract for the North Main Street Sanitary Sewer Relay and authorized an application for a WE Energies EV station pilot program. The body also received the proposed 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan for future consideration.

• Approved contract B-23 for North Main Street Sanitary Sewer Relay to Reesman's Excavating & Grading, Inc. for $1,302,721.00
• Approved application to WE Energies for EV Station Pilot Program
• Approved minutes for the July 18, 2023, meeting
• Received and filed communication regarding Gold Peak Performance Award from NACWA
• Received and filed update on Wastewater Pathogen Surveillance
• Received and filed proposed 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved several contract payments and change orders for pavement restoration and lead service replacements. It also authorized applications for an EV charging station pilot program and state funding for private-side lead service line replacements. A developer's agreement for a water main extension was referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.

• Approved application for WE Energies EV Station Pilot Program
• Approved $165,552.11 change order and final payment of $500,722.11 for Conventional Concrete Systems (Contract W-22-3)
• Approved ($14,700.00) credit change order and final payment of $275,311.13 for Reesman's Excavating & Grading (Contract W-23-3)
• Referred 90th St. Water Main Extension Developer's Agreement to Finance and Personnel Committee
• Approved $42,000 Kapur proposal for 90th St. Water Main Extension inspection services (paid by developer)
• Approved application to Public Services Commission for private-side lead service line replacement funding
• Received and filed the proposed 2024 Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved the acquisition of 1633 West Boulevard to build a new home for sale in 2024. The board also acknowledged applicants for homeowner repair and property enhancement programs and updated an environmental agreement for 233 Lake Avenue.

• Approved Resolution 23-19 to acquire 1633 West Boulevard for blight elimination and redevelopment (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-20 acknowledging applicants for TID 23 Homeowner Repair and Property Enhancement programs (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-21 for an Amended and Restated Environmental Remediation and Groundwater Extraction Agreement with WE Energies for 233 Lake Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved the claim of Patrick Fagan for consideration for disallowance (Voice Vote)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The commission recommended that the Common Council adopt an operating plan for a new Business Improvement District in West Racine. Additionally, the body approved two conditional use permits for a tattoo studio and a takeout restaurant, and approved two signage requests.

• Recommended Common Council adopt West Racine Business Improvement District operating plan (Voice Vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for tattoo studio at 1861 Taylor Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for take-out carry-out restaurant at 1949 State Street (Voice Vote)
• Denied request to change land use map from High-Density Residential to Industrial at 921 S. Memorial Drive (Voice Vote)
• Approved signage plans for BMO at 1 North Main Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved signage plans for Divine Melanin Beauty Supply LLC at 422 Main Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The board approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. Several reports and a presentation were received and filed without further action.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Root River Council presentation (0775-23)
• Received and filed Director's Report for May, June, July 2023 (0585-23)
• Received and filed Cemetery Report for May, June, July 2023 (0586-23)
• Received and filed Zoological Report for May, June 2023 (0587-23)

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several construction bids for sidewalks and parks, authorized final payments for resurfacing and locker room projects, and approved a road salt contract for the 2023-2024 season. The committee also approved a lease agreement for Toys for Tots and a parking request for a church festival.

• Approved sidewalk replacement contract to Beardsley Concrete LLC for $226,618.20 (Unanimous)
• Approved Marquette Park Basketball Courts contract to Bradford Contractors LLC for $174,216.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Sam Meyers Park Restoration contract to A.W. Oakes & Son Inc. for $377,050.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $1,757,931.89 to A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc. for city resurfacing (Unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $241,132.72 to Rasch Construction and Engineering Inc. for Horlick Field locker rooms (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ~7,000 tons of road salt from Cargil Inc. at $84.12 per ton (Unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for Toys for Tots (3-1)
• Approved parking request for St. George Serbian Orthodox Church festival on Sept 2-3, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting. The board also received and filed July reports from the Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed July 2023 reports for Public Health Administrator and Division Directors/Coordinators (Voice Vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended several approvals, including a health plan renewal and a data sharing agreement. The committee also recommended the acquisition of commercial properties for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project and the settlement of a legal matter.

• Recommended approval of UHC Medicare Advantage plan renewal with 3.8% premium increase
• Recommended approval of Data Sharing Agreement with Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
• Recommended approval of $7,443.11 absentee ballot envelope sub-grant reimbursement
• Recommended adoption of the City of Racine Election Official Handbook
• Recommended awarding printing bid for Council Proceedings to The Journal Times
• Recommended approval of Determination of Necessity for properties at 1415 Hamilton St, 1440 West St, and 1430 West St
• Recommended approval of $20,000 settlement for Evans v. Matson and Rasmussen
• Recommended disallowance of claims by Endel Williams and Patrick Fagan

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for four liquor license applications and one premise description change. The committee also recommended a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul due to loitering and large crowds.

• Recommended approval of Class 'A' Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for Power Petroleum INC DBA Hometown on Lathrop (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Class 'B' Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License ownership change for K & A Fischer, LLC DBA Michigan’s Pub (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change of Agent for Fifth Street Yacht Club of Racine Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Class 'B' Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License ownership change for Bob’s Basement 2, LLC DBA Break N Run Billiards (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Hour Premise Description Change for Fifteen-Eighteen, LLC DBA The Fifteen-Eighteen (unanimous)
• Deferred operator's license application for Zequante Ghani Simpson (unanimous)
• Approved operator's license application for Cody Shawhan (unanimous)
• Recommended a formal expression of concern for Taste of Soul regarding large crowds and loitering (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board held a special meeting to address the resignation of Executive Director Angela Zimmermann. The board unanimously elected Nick Demske to serve as the Interim Executive Director.

• Unanimously elected Nick Demske as Interim Executive Director

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission recommended the approval of a grant for transit capital projects. The commission also received reports on touchless fare payments and operating performance.

• Approved minutes for 6/29/2023 meeting (6-0)
• Received and filed communication on WisGo touchless fare payment system (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to accept $160,000 PTAP grant for transit capital projects with $40,000 local match (unanimous)
• Received and filed operating performance report and budget update (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board appointed B. O'Connell as President, N. Taft as Vice President, and G. Helding as Secretary. The board also approved changes to the Social Media Policy pending attorney review. Several other policy changes and HR oversight discussions were deferred or referred to committees.

• Appointed B. O'Connell as President (won by four votes)
• Appointed N. Taft as Vice President
• Appointed G. Helding as Secretary
• Approved changes to Social Media Policy contingent on Attorney review
• Deferred follow-up on Board of Trustee oversight concerning employee HR issues
• Referred Trust Fund Investment and Use Policy changes to Building and Grounds
• Deferred changes to Emergency Procedures
• Approved June 15th meeting minutes with amendments to items 0596-23, 0598-23 and 0599-23

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Commission reviewed an appeal by Pedro Hernandez regarding the revocation of a conditional use permit (CUP) for an auto body and detailing business at 1241 Frederick Street. City staff recommended denying the appeal due to ongoing violations of permit conditions, including outdoor vehicle repair and improper parking. The provided text ends before a final decision was recorded.

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the Racine County Sheriff's Department Water Patrol and the current balance of RHC funds. No new policies or contracts were decided upon.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the acceptance of $1,235,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy for a solar array and energy improvements at 1900 Kentucky Street. The council also awarded a $150,000 violence intervention contract and disallowed several insurance and individual claims.

• Approved $1,235,000 DOE grant for solar array at 1900 Kentucky Street (10-1)
• Approved $150,000 Group Violence Intervention contract to Research Foundation of CUNY (9-2)
• Approved agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for solar array design and implementation (Voice Vote)
• Disallowed claims from Clarence Mitchell, Travelers (Diels With Wheels, LLC), Demarre D. Cook, and Country Preferred Insurance Company (Voice Vote)
• Approved settlements for Azarian Wrecking, LLC v. City of Racine and Griffin v. DeBaker (Voice Vote)
• Approved tourism promotion agreement with Visit Racine County (Voice Vote)
• Approved acceptance of public health grants for HIV prevention ($21,000), Beach Monitoring ($27,821), and Vending Machine Program ($50,731.60) (Voice Vote)
• Approved $50,000 budget transfer within the Fire Department for training (Voice Vote)

Committee of the Whole

The committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting. Finance Director Fischer provided a presentation regarding Shared Revenue and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved a sanitary sewer extension for the Village of Caledonia and a $50,000 contract amendment for engineering services. Members also received a budget report and discussed revenue sharing methodology.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed budget expenditures through May 31, 2023 totaling $5,456,795
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Prairie Pathways Phase V - Perennial Parkway in Village of Caledonia
• Approved Treatment Plant and Conveyance System Project Updates
• Approved $50,000 amendment to General Engineering Services Contract with Brown & Caldwell

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved two contract change orders for water main and lead service replacements. It also approved a stipulation and agreement regarding a final payment penalty for a previous water main project. Budget expenditures through May 31, 2023, were received and filed.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed budget expenditures totaling $8,986,683 through May 31, 2023
• Approved $15,775.98 change order for Water Main Replacement - Phase 3 (Five Star Energy Services)
• Approved $11,286.13 change order for Lead Service Replacements (Reesman's Excavating & Grading)
• Approved stipulation and agreement for Contract W-22-1 final payment, including a $12,232.10 penalty forfeited by Five Star Energy Services, LLC and a $3,241.35 refund to the contractor

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved resolutions to remove restrictive covenants and a view corridor restriction for the Regency Mall redevelopment. The board also accepted residential offers for five CDA-owned properties and authorized the demolition of 500 Walton Drive.

• Adopted Resolution 23-09, 23-10, and 23-11 to remove restrictive covenants and a view corridor restriction for Regency Mall (voice vote)
• Approved residential sales of 1317 Albert St, 1422 Marquette St, 1801 Mead St, 1637 Packard Ave, and 233 Jones St (voice vote)
• Approved $169,974 contract with Vaash Excavating to demolish 500 Walton Drive (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of 1200 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. for $55,000 (voice vote)
• Approved settlement for Azarian Wrecking, LLC, et al. v. City of Racine litigation (voice vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission denied a conditional use permit for an adult daycare due to parking and traffic concerns. The commission approved permits for two fitness centers, a below-ground residential unit, and new library signage.

• Denied conditional use permit for adult daycare at 1505 Washington Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for physical fitness center at 1466 Douglas Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for physical fitness center at 5701 - 21st Street (voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for below ground floor residential unit at 1346 Washington Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved signage plans for Racine Public Library at 75 Seventh Street (voice vote)
• Approved June 5, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission elected Sam Peete as President/Chair and Alicia Jarrett as Secretary. The body received several hiring and fair housing reports and discussed the process for recommending Juneteenth as a paid city holiday.

• Elected Alder Sam Peete as President/Chair
• Elected Alder Alicia Jarrett as Secretary
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed May and June 2023 Hiring Reports
• Received and filed January 2023 Hiring Report
• Received and filed June 2023 Fair Housing Report
• Deferred AAHRC Questionnaire Follow-up to next meeting
• Deferred identification of two important goals to next meeting

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including bridge painting and transit center rehabilitation. The committee also granted multiple street closure requests for community events and approved various park and library project change orders.

• Approved $1,124,070.00 contract for State Street Lift Bridge Painting to Zenith Tech Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $473,843.00 contract for Transit Center Rehabilitation Phase II to Berglund Construction Company (unanimous)
• Approved $666,261.25 contract for I and I Reduction - MH Rehab and Private Drainage to Globe Contractors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $82,780.00 contract for Colonial/Lincoln Multi Use Trail Repair to DK Contractors (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for 58th Annual Starving Artist Fair, Party on the Pavement, National Night Out, and Savouring RAM @ 20 (unanimous)
• Approved roof overhang encroachment at 1105 N. Memorial Drive with $150 processing fee (unanimous)
• Approved $5,363.25 change order for Island Park Dog Park (2-1)
• Authorized final payment of $152,571.34 for Island Park Dog Park (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting. The board also received and filed monthly reports from the Public Health Administrator and various division directors.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed June 2023 reports from Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Laboratory (Voice Vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval for a $1.235 million Department of Energy grant for a solar array at the 1900 Kentucky Street transit facility. The committee also recommended several public health grants, a property agreement with the Racine Unified School District, and the disallowance of four insurance claims.

• Recommended approval of property agreement with Racine Unified School District for redevelopment
• Recommended $50,000 budget transfer for Fire Department training
• Recommended acceptance of $1.235M DOE grant and agreement with McKinstry Essention, LLC for solar array at 1900 Kentucky Street
• Recommended $150,000 contract award to Research Foundation of CUNY for Group Violence Intervention
• Recommended approval of five Public Health grants/agreements totaling approximately $150,552
• Recommended disallowance of claims from Clarence Mitchell, Demarre D. Cook, Travelers, and Country Preferred Insurance Company
• Recommended agreement with Visit Racine County for tourism promotion (estimated $250,000 room tax share)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to discuss litigation strategy (4-0)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for the appointment of City of Racine Humane Officers and several liquor and business licenses. One petition to exceed liquor license quotas for Save A Lot was recommended for denial, and an operator's license for Amanda Kloman was denied.

• Recommended approval to appoint City of Racine Humane Officers (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Gas Service Station License for Rivers End Marina (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for 2023-2024 Motor Vehicle Towing License for Racine Recovery LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for liquor license ownership changes for My Wife’s Bar - My Grill and Russ’s Tap (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for Class B and C licenses for Blueberry Hilltop Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved as amended new Class B license for Vero's LLC (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended denial of quota exception for Save A Lot (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Denied operator's license for Amanda Kloman (unanimous)

Transit Commission

The Transit Commission recommended approval for three grant agreements and a contract for RYDE Racine to provide transit services to the Racine Unified School District. The commission also approved RYDE Racine's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.

• Recommended approval for RYDE Racine contract for RUSD 2023-2024 school year services (7-0)
• Recommended approval of FTA Urban Mass Transit Assistance grant for $4,130,552 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT Urban Mass Transit Assistance grant for $2,130,106 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of WisDOT Urban Mass Transit Paratransit Assistance contract for $104,836 (unanimous)
• Approved RYDE Racine's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (unanimous)
• Approved March 30th, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority adopted Resolution 23-08, establishing a determination of necessity for acquiring properties. This action is the first legal step required to approach property owners for acquisition to support a community center and a 20-year redevelopment plan.

• Adopted Resolution 23-08 for the Determination of Necessity for Acquisition of Properties for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Project (Passed by Voice Vote)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved one operator's license and two massage establishment renewals. Three operator's license applications were denied, and two others were deferred. The committee also received and filed police reports regarding license premises.

• Approved operator's license renewal for Justin Miranda (unanimous)
• Denied operator's license renewal for Bernardo Salinas (2-1)
• Denied new operator's license for Alexis Wood (2-1)
• Denied operator's license renewal for Marjorie Kadolph (2-1)
• Deferred operator's license renewal for Kayla Janiszewski (unanimous)
• Deferred new operator's license for Amanda Kloman (unanimous)
• Approved massage establishment license renewal for Relax Spa at 403 6th Street (unanimous)
• Approved massage establishment license renewal for Relax Spa at 5110 Washington Ave (unanimous)

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority approved a redevelopment plan for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood focused on owner-occupied housing and public realm improvements. The board also approved a facade grant for 1334 Washington Avenue and two temporary land-use agreements.

• Adopted Resolution 23-05 for the Lincoln-King Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-01 for a facade grant and restoration design at 1334 Washington Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-06 for a License to Use Real Estate agreement with Racine Wastewater Utility at 1831 Phillips Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved Resolution 23-07 for a land use license to WE Energies at 900 and 1010 Water Street (Voice Vote)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved a contract amendment to extend the design timeline for the Chicory Road Area Improvements Project. It also approved the 2022 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report and the May 16 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved amendment to Strand Associates contract for Chicory Road Area Improvements timeline extension
• Received and filed communication regarding George W. Burke Safety Award
• Approved 2022 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR)
• Received and filed communication regarding bargaining and development opportunities

Library Board

The Board approved changes to the Lost and Found Procedures and rescheduled the July meeting to July 27. Several policy updates regarding social media, programming, and trust fund investments were deferred. The Board also voted to suspend bylaws to allow for a nominating committee and floor nominations for Board President.

• Approved changes to Lost and Found Procedures
• Approved suspension of bylaws to create nominating committee and allow floor nominations for Board President on July 27
• Approved moving July board meeting date to July 27, 2023
• Approved May 18th regular board meeting minutes
• Approved May 13th - June 10th, 2023 invoices and credit card purchases
• Approved May 2023 Executive Summary Report
• Approved Gifts and Memorials Report
• Deferred changes to Trust Fund Investment and Use Policy, Emergency Procedures, Programming Policy, and Social Media Policy

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved a request from the Racine Yacht Club to use public docks in September 2023. The commission also received updates on the pump out station and potential infrastructure funding from Senator Baldwin's office.

• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public dock usage for Racine Yacht Club from 9/13/23 to 9/18/23 (unanimous)
• Deferred floating dock repairs to next meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health met to conduct procedural business. The board approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting and formally received May 2023 reports from the Public Health Administrator and division directors.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed May 2023 reports from Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Laboratory (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The Board recommended the allocation of 2023 CDBG and CDBG-CV funds for administration, public services, code enforcement, and infrastructure. It also recommended a $240,000 revolving loan for property rehabilitation and the allocation of 2022 ESG funds to HALO.

• Recommended approval of $1,540,812 (2023 CDBG) and $264,437.22 (CDBG CV) for administration, public services, code enforcement, and public-facilities/infrastructure (Voice vote)
• Recommended approval of $240,000 multi-family CDBG revolving loan ($120,000 forgivable; $120,000 loan) to Racine Revitalization Partnership for 614 9th Street (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval to allocate $160,046 in 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to HALO (Voice vote)
• Deferred approval of May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice vote)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Commission deferred the May 2023 hiring report and the setting of two important goals to future meetings. The May 2023 Fair Housing Report was received and filed. Members were requested to complete a questionnaire for review at a later date.

• Deferred May 2023 hiring report to next meeting
• Received and filed May 2023 Fair Housing Report
• Deferred discussion on AAHRC Member Questionnaire
• Deferred setting of two important goals for the Commission
• Considered AAHRC Questionnaire follow-up as reported

Common Council

The Common Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including street resurfacing and park improvements. They also authorized a $200,000 contract for a zoning code update and approved a classification and compensation study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation.

• Awarded $473,486 Mt. Pleasant Street Resurfacing contract to A. W. Oakes & Son, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Awarded $200,000 Zoning Code RFP contract to WSP USA, Inc. (13-0)
• Approved $282,797 Colonial Park Driveway and Parking Lot Reconstruction contract for DK Contractors (Voice Vote)
• Approved $93,458 Alley Grading contract for LaLonde Contractors, Inc. (Voice Vote)
• Approved $63,685 Washington Park Bowl Pavement & Drainage contract for The Wanasek Corporation (Voice Vote)
• Approved Classification and Compensation Study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation (12-1)
• Approved $15,000 workers compensation settlement for Andrew Stein (13-0)
• Approved $165,000 three-year GIS software contract with Esri (Voice Vote)

Committee of the Whole

The committee approved the minutes from the February 9, 2023, meeting. A presentation was given by Racine County Interim Executive Director Greving regarding Visit Racine County.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (12-0)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The committee approved a settlement agreement for the workers compensation and duty disability claims of Andrew Stein. The decision followed a closed session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approved $15,000 settlement for Andrew Stein workers compensation and duty disability claims (5-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The Commission approved the advancement of one firefighter candidate and 27 police officer candidates. These decisions were finalized following interviews conducted in closed session.

• Approved advancement of firefighter candidate Jesse Leneave
• Approved advancement of police officer candidates Miles Barry (lateral), Keith McDonald Jr (lateral), Samuel Wolfe (lateral), Juan Leal, Eric Grau, Shauna Lass, Gabriel Brandies, Tanner Weimer, Austin Tenner, Kellon Hargrove, Zachary Pitts, Ryan Krambeer, Esther Arriaga, Mario Munoz, Garrett Reed, Javantae Dampier, Mark Toutant, Terron Riddle, Noah Mooney, Nicole Krivitz, Jonathon Munoz, Andrew Collazo, Matthew Tenuta, Tervell Jackson, Channing Schultz, and Anthony Johnson

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee recommended approval for multiple infrastructure contracts, including street resurfacing and park improvements. The committee also approved two street closures for community events and designated June 25, 2023, as Racine Pride Day.

• Approved $473,486 contract for Mt. Pleasant Street Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved $282,797 contract for Colonial Park Driveway and Parking Lot Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $93,458.05 contract for Alley Grading (unanimous)
• Approved $63,685 contract for Washington Park Bowl Pavement & Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Racine Pride Day and Pride Month commemoration (3-2)
• Approved street closure of Jerome Blvd for block party on July 29, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure of East Side of Lake Avenue on October 24, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $710,624.15 for Concrete Reconstruct II (unanimous)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The committee recommended approval for several municipal contracts, including a zoning code project and GIS software. It also recommended a compensation study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation and a transition of transit operator positions to full-time status.

• Recommended approval for ADA lift installation in Mobile Election Unit (not to exceed $50,000)
• Recommended approval of Developer's Agreement for Tivoli Green Apartments Phase 2
• Recommended $400,000 two-year contract with Board of Regents of University of Wisconsin
• Recommended $165,000 three-year contract with Esri for GIS software
• Recommended implementation of Classification and Compensation Study for Public Works and Parks & Recreation (est. $115,000 annual impact)
• Recommended transitioning 5 part-time transit operators to full-time and eliminating 5 vacant part-time positions
• Recommended applying for 2024 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant ($22,050)
• Recommended awarding Zoning Code RFP contract to WSP USA, Inc. (not to exceed $200,000)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee recommended approval for multiple business licenses, including a quadricycle business and a massage establishment. The committee also approved liquor license renewals and a municipal code change regarding animals in Island Park. A gas service station license application and two operator's license renewals were deferred.

• Recommended approval of Municipal Code change for animals in Island Park (unanimous)
• Deferred Gas Service Station License for Racine Riverside Marine DBA Rivers End Marina (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Change of Agent for The Racine Country Club liquor license (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Massage Establishment License for Greentree Wellness Academy (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 Quadricycle Business license for Heavy Pedal Tours LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of alcohol beverage license renewals for Roger’s Place, Mr. Kool’s Sports Bar, and Redline Tavern (unanimous)
• Deferred renewal operator's license applications for Bernardo Salinas and Justin Miranda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2024 Motor Vehicle Towing License for Jensen & Jensen Towing INC (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics deferred a request for an update and presentation regarding an advisory opinion. Additionally, the Board voted to receive and file a complaint from Jeffrey House and authorized the Chair to send him a letter.

• Deferred request for update and presentation on Executive Committee advisory opinion (3-0)
• Received and filed complaint from Jeffrey House and authorized Chair to send letter (3-0)

Police and Fire Commission

The commission interviewed one firefighter candidate and 15 police officer candidates. Jesse Leneave was recommended for approval as a firefighter. Decisions on the police officer candidates were deferred.

• Advanced firefighter candidate Jesse Leneave (Recommended For Approval)
• Deferred decisions on 15 police officer candidates

Library Board

The Library Board voted to match the City of Racine's Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for residents and non-residents. The board also approved the April 2023 executive summary, financial invoices, and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved matching City of Racine HSA contributions (7-0-1)
• Approved April 20th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial invoices and credit card purchases for April 13th - May 12th, 2023
• Approved April 2023 Executive Summary Report

Board of Harbor Commission

The Board approved the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting. Other items, including the Senator Baldwin Infrastructure Reef Report and Infrastructure Update, were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Senator Baldwin Infrastructure Reef Report
• Deferred Infrastructure Update

Sex Offender Residency Board

The Sex Offender Residency Board reviewed five requests for exemptions from residency restrictions. Four exemptions were granted for specific addresses, and one was denied due to the applicant's failure to appear.

• Granted residency exemption for Jacob Garland Anderson at 1915 Washington Avenue Apartment 206
• Granted residency exemption for David Justin Lang at 1329 Maple Street Apartment 3
• Granted residency exemption for Duane Michael Clark at 1609 Packard Avenue
• Denied residency exemption for Christopher Steven Thomas at 1245 Douglas Avenue, Apartment 1 (failure to appear)
• Granted residency exemption for Mariontai J. Stacy at 615/617 Wisconsin Avenue, Apartment 12
• Approved minutes for the December 2, 2022 meeting

Common Council

The Common Council approved the acceptance of a $5 million federal grant and a project management agreement for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Regional Passenger Rail study. The council also approved several public works contracts for lighting and garage improvements and a collective bargaining agreement for police staff officers.

• Approved acceptance of $5,000,000 Federal Transit Administration grant for regional rail study (Voice Vote)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with SEWRPC for rail project management, cost not to exceed $830,000 (Voice Vote)
• Approved 2021-2024 Police Staff Officers’ Association collective bargaining agreement (Voice Vote)
• Approved $494,753 sole source agreement with Concord Consulting Group for Lincoln King Clinic and Community Center (13-0-1)
• Approved $555,420.38 contract to WIL-Surge Electric, Inc. for CDBG Street Lighting (Voice Vote)
• Approved $183,308.65 contract to Custom Restoration for Equipment Maintenance Garage exterior improvements (Voice Vote)
• Approved $68,652.00 contract to WIL-surge Electric, Inc. for Downtown Lighting Improvements (Voice Vote)
• Referred settlement for Andrew Stein workers compensation claim back to Finance and Personnel Committee (12-2)

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved a request for a temporary extension of a Class B license premise for 1863 Taylor Ave. The extension applies to May 27 and June 3, 2023.

• Approved temporary extension of Class B license premise for 1863 Taylor Ave for May 27 and June 3, 2023 (unanimous)

Wastewater Commission

The Commission approved two sanitary sewer extensions for developments in the Village of Mount Pleasant. It also received the 2022 Wastewater Utility Audit and referred a real estate license agreement to the Community Development Authority.

• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed 2022 Wastewater Utility Audit
• Referred amended License to Use Real Estate/Hold Harmless Agreement to Community Development Authority
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Pike River Crossing Subdivision
• Approved sanitary sewer extension for Tivoli Green, Phase 2
• Received and filed February 2023 rain event capacity exceedance notification letters

Waterworks Commission

The Commission approved a final retainage payment for lead service replacements on Villa Street and a construction services proposal for the Tivoli Green Phase 2 project. The 2022 Water Utility Audit was received and filed. A developer's agreement for the Tivoli Green project was referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.

• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed 2022 Water Utility Audit
• Approved $30,210.00 final retainage payment to Five Star Energy Services for Villa Street Lead Service Replacements
• Referred Tivoli Green Apartments Phase 2 Developer's Agreement to Finance and Personnel Committee
• Approved $14,700 proposal from raSmith for Tivoli Green Phase 2 construction-related services

Community Development Authority

The CDA approved a redevelopment plan for the Lincoln King Neighborhood to seek $15 million in funding for new housing and rehabilitation. The board also approved real estate contracts and a property easement. A facade grant for 1334 Washington Avenue was deferred.

• Adopted Lincoln King Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan and recommended blight designation (Voice Vote)
• Approved permanent access easement for Lakeshore Towers of Racine at 233 Lake Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Approved $100 Jurisdictional Offer to Penny Racine, LLC for Regency Mall easements (Voice Vote)
• Approved real estate agent contract with Berkshire Hathaway (Voice Vote)
• Approved real estate agent contract with Friedrich Realty RE/MAX Newport Elite (Voice Vote)
• Approved amendment to the coordination agreement between the City of Racine and the CDA (Voice Vote)
• Deferred facade grant and design approval for 1334 Washington Avenue to June meeting (Voice Vote)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting (Voice Vote)

Planning Heritage and Design Commission

The Planning Heritage and Design Commission approved a conditional use permit for an automobile repair facility and approved signage for a real estate group. The approval of the April 17, 2023, meeting minutes was deferred.

• Approved conditional use permit for automobile repair facility at 1332 Rapids Drive (voice vote)
• Approved signage at 302 Main Street for Only Real Estate Group (voice vote)
• Deferred approval of April 17, 2023 minutes to the next meeting (voice vote)

Affirmative Action and Human Rights Commission

The Commission approved the February 9, 2023, minutes and filed several hiring and fair housing reports. Members discussed police body cam footage release policies and commission vacancies. The decision to identify specific commission goals was deferred.

• Approved minutes of the February 9, 2023, meeting
• Received and filed November and December 2022 Hiring Reports
• Received and filed April 2023 Hiring Report
• Received and filed February, March, and April 2023 Fair Housing Reports
• Deferred creating commission goals
• Deferred AAHRC Questionnaire follow-up
• Received and filed data gathering updates including body cam initiative

Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services

The Board recommended approval for Billy's Posse Inc. to use Lincoln Park on September 30, 2023, including a temporary suspension of the animal prohibition ordinance. Other communications regarding monthly reports and a race request were received and filed.

• Recommended approval for Billy's Posse Inc. use of Lincoln Park on Sept 30, 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Received and filed Zoological Report-April 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Directors Report-April 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed Cemetery Report-April 2023 (Voice Vote)
• Received and filed request from 5k Events for Lake Michigan Pathway use (Voice Vote)

Library Board- Finance and Personnel

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10th Finance & Personnel Committee meeting. No other substantive actions were taken during the open or closed sessions.

• Approved minutes of the April 10th Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting

Public Works and Services Committee

The Public Works and Services Committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including street lighting and garage improvements. The committee also granted street-use permits for upcoming community events and decided on specific paving assessments for multiple city streets.

• Approved $555,420.38 CDBG Street Lighting contract to WIL-Surge Electric, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $183,308.65 Equipment Maintenance Garage Exterior Improvements contract to Custom Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $68,652.00 Downtown Lighting Improvements contract to WIL-surge Electric, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved street use for 45th Annual Lighthouse Run on June 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street use for 1st Annual Racine Juneteenth Day Parade on June 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure on Lake Avenue for Health and Business Expo (unanimous)
• Approved easement for We Energies at 6300 21st St (unanimous)
• Approved BCP paving for Foxwood Road, Jonathon Drive, Seventeenth St (3-1), and West Lawn Avenue; approved PCCP for Sheffield Drive (3-1)

Board of Health

The Board of Health elected its leadership for the term and approved the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. The board also received and filed monthly reports from the Public Health Administrator and division coordinators.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)
• Elected Dr. Fouse as Board of Health President (Unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Brennan as Vice President (Unanimous)
• Received and filed April 2023 reports from Administration, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Laboratory (Voice Vote)

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board

The board approved moving $307,831 from the Housing Units category to Public Infrastructure and Blight, increasing that category to $783,774 in the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan. It also approved up to $10,255 in CDBG-CV funds for the Racine Literacy Council's Summer Dip Program and three home repair loans with forgivable grants for properties at 2709 Gillen Street, 1418 Cleveland Avenue, and 1703 St. Patrick Street. All votes were unanimous by voice vote.

• Approved FY 2023 Annual Action Plan amendment moving $307,831 to Public Infrastructure and Blight (voice vote)
• Approved up to $10,255 in CDBG-CV funds for Racine Literacy Council Summer Dip Program (voice vote)
• Approved home repair loan and forgivable grant for 2709 Gillen Street (voice vote)
• Approved home repair loan and forgivable grant for 1418 Cleveland Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved home repair loan and forgivable grant for 1703 St. Patrick Street (voice vote)

Finance and Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommended approval of a $494,753 sole-source contract with Concord Consulting Group for the Lincoln King Clinic and Community Center project. It also recommended accepting a $5 million federal grant for a Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee passenger rail study and approving a 2021-2024 police staff officers' union contract worth about $1.7 million. The committee recommended disallowing three individual claims and approved several other items including budget carryovers and litigation settlements.

• Recommended approval of $494,753 sole-source contract with Concord Consulting Group for Lincoln King Clinic project
• Recommended acceptance of $5 million federal grant for KRM passenger rail corridor study
• Recommended approval of $830,000 intergovernmental agreement with SEWRPC for rail project management
• Recommended approval of 2021-2024 Police Staff Officers' Association collective bargaining agreement (approx. $1.7M)
• Recommended disallowance of claims by Eileen Warren, Tangler Malone, and Lisa Kielbasa
• Recommended approval of $10,000 settlement for Andrew Stein workers compensation claim
• Recommended approval of $30,000 settlement in Maldonado v. Artisan litigation
• Recommended authorization for City Attorney to represent employees in five lawsuits

Public Safety and Licensing Committee

The Public Safety and Licensing Committee approved several business license applications, including a winery and a towing service. The committee also recommended approval for 2023-2024 liquor and fermented malt beverage renewals, with three specific exceptions.

• Approved operator's license for Jaime Delgado (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 'Class B' Winery license for Littleport Brewing Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2024 Motor Vehicle Towing License for Hooked-Up Towing LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2024 liquor and fermented malt beverage renewals, excluding Rogers Place, Mr. Kools Sports Bar, and Redline Tavern (unanimous)
• Received and filed list of liquor licenses that failed to submit renewal paperwork (unanimous)
• Received and filed police department licensed premise report (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling the next committee meeting to Tuesday, May 30th (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council approved four developer agreements for water main installations where developers will cover all costs. The council also authorized professional service agreements for city infrastructure and approved several street closures for community events.

• Approved Via Vita Senior Living water main agreement; developer to pay approx. $100,000
• Approved Hoods Creek Phase 3 water main agreement; developer to pay approx. $80,000
• Approved Kinzie Ave. water main extension agreement; developer to pay approx. $140,000
• Approved Emstan Hills water main agreement; developer to pay approx. $100,000
• Approved $51,600 professional service agreement with Graef-USA Inc. for Generator Replacement Project
• Approved $58,600 professional service agreement with Graef-USA Inc. for City Hall Elevator Project
• Approved street closures for 4th of July Parade, Rhino Bar fundraiser, and Division BMX stunt show
• Confirmed appointment of Carolyn Chabron as City Assessor (13-0)