Marinette public meetings in 2025

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss a presentation from Boldt regarding building specifications and costs for relocating City Hall and the Police Department to the Armory site.

• Existing building renovation: $3,186,443 to $4,123,632
• Police garage addition (Option 1): $1,185,464 to $1,534,130
• Standalone City Hall (Light Commercial): $2,250,000 to $3,000,000
• Total scenario estimate including soft costs and design fees: $7,794,607

Personnel & License Committee

The Personnel & License Committee will consider minutes from its November 18 meeting and will decide on several 2026 license applications. Items include a temporary Class B beer permit for a Marinette Kiwanis event on February 14, 2026 at 2501 Pierce Avenue, a Sign Erector license for Reinhold Sign Service, Inc., a Manufactured Home Park license for Forest Glen, and seven new operator license applications. The committee will also address any other items placed on the agenda before adjourning.

• Temporary Class “B” beer application from Marinette Kiwanis for event on Feb 14 2026 at 2501 Pierce Avenue
• Sign Erector License for 2026 – Reinhold Sign Service, Inc.
• Manufactured Home Park License for 2026 – Forest Glen
• Consideration of seven new operator license applications
• Approval of Personnel & License Committee meeting minutes from Nov 18 2025

The Personnel & License Committee approved its meeting minutes. It recommended the Common Council approve a temporary Class B beer license for a Marinette Kiwanis event on Feb 14, 2026 at 2501 Pierce Avenue, a Mobile Home Park license for 2026 to Forest Glen, Foxx Glenn & Parkview Terrace, and an annual sign erector license for Reinhold Sign Services, Inc. The committee also conditionally recommended operator licenses for seven new applicants, with one applicant’s license contingent on paying city debts.

• Approved committee minutes (with Polzin and Mikutowski abstaining)
• Recommended Common Council approve temporary Class “B” beer license for Marinette Kiwanis event (Feb 14, 2026, 2501 Pierce Ave)
• Recommended Common Council approve Mobile Home Park license for 2026 to Forest Glen, Foxx Glenn & Parkview Terrace
• Granted annual sign erector license to Reinhold Sign Services, Inc.
• Conditionally recommended Common Council grant operator licenses to Patricia M. Beaudo
• Conditionally recommended Common Council grant operator licenses to Morgan E. Beaver
• Conditionally recommended Common Council grant operator licenses to Jedi A. Bianchetti
• Conditionally recommended Common Council grant operator licenses to Stephanie A. Francour

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss a traffic study for the Pine Tree Mall area and consider action on a storm water utility audit. The meeting agenda also includes a discussion on snow plowing operations.

• Discussion on Pine Tree Mall Traffic Study
• Discussion and possible action on storm water utility audit
• Update regarding 2025/2026 snow plowing operations
• Discussion and possible action on storm water utility
• Discussion and possible action on Pine Tree Mall Traffic Study

The Board approved the minutes from the November 18th meeting. No action was taken on the storm‑water utility review RFP or the related storm‑water agenda item. The Board voted to place temporary concrete barriers at the Kwik Trip and Subway intersections on Roosevelt Road for an estimated six months.

• Approved November 18th Board of Public Works meeting minutes (all concurred, one abstention)
• No action taken on storm water utility review RFP ($26,850) after motion withdrawn
• No action taken on storm water utility agenda item
• Approved placement of temporary concrete barriers at Kwik Trip and Subway intersections for ~6 months (all concurred)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will review several reports and approve the September 15, 2025 minutes. It will discuss memorial bench requests for Menekaunne Harbor and Red Arrow Park, and consider a proposal from Routine Fundamentals, LLC to convert Duer Gym into a multi‑use sports training facility. The committee will also consider items for the January agenda before adjourning.

• Recommend City Council approve Routine Fundamentals, LLC proposal to redevelop Duer Gym as a multi‑use sports training facility
• Recommend City Council approve Mark Peterson’s request for a memorial bench at Menekaunne Harbor
• Recommend City Council approve Wileen Sadowski’s request for a memorial bench at Red Arrow Park
• Approve minutes of the September 15, 2025 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting
• Consider items for the January agenda

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Code Enforcement Committee will review November 2025 activity reports from the police, fire, building inspector, and animal control departments. The committee may also take action regarding specific properties currently being monitored for code violations.

• Discussion and possible action on properties monitored for code violations
• Review of November 2025 Police Department activity reports
• Review of November 2025 Fire Department activity reports
• Review of November 2025 Building Inspector/Assessor’s Department reports
• Review of November 2025 Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer's reports

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The Civic Affairs, Cemetery, Traffic & Lights Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and discussed several items. It recommended that the Common Council approve a request from Victorian Althaus to sell cemetery plots back to the city for $370 per plot. It also recommended approval of the 2026 Cemetery Walk at Forest Home Cemetery and authorized painting yellow curbing at the Wells and Stephenson Street intersection to prevent parking near the crosswalk.

• Recommendation to approve sale of cemetery plots back to the city for $370 each (Victorian Althaus)
• Recommendation to approve the 2026 Cemetery Walk at Forest Home Cemetery (date to be determined)
• Approval to paint yellow on curbing at the Wells and Stephenson Street intersection to restrict parking
• Discussion of a parking permit request for tree lawns at 219 Terrace Ave (Janette Sadowski) – no action taken
• Discussion of a parking permit request for tree lawns at 1305 Carney Blvd (Preston Kuntze) – no action taken

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The Water and Wastewater Utility Commissions will present the invoices paid for November 1‑30, 2025. They will discuss and possibly act on transferring funds from sewer and wastewater replacement accounts at Stephenson National Bank to finance 2025 capital improvement projects. The joint session will also approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting, receive reports on water loss and tax roll updates, and review the budget.

• Presentation of Water Utility invoices paid November 1‑30, 2025
• Presentation of Wastewater Utility invoices paid November 1‑30, 2025
• Discussion and possible action on transferring funds from sewer replacement account at Stephenson National Bank for 2025 CIP projects
• Discussion and possible action on transferring funds from wastewater replacement account at Stephenson National Bank for 2025 CIP projects
• Approval of minutes of the November 17, 2025 Joint Water and Wastewater Utility Meeting

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to review annual PE-300 reports and the status of several Tax Incremental Districts. The board will also appoint a public member and a chairperson. A resolution will be proposed to acknowledge the filing of these reports and compliance with annual meeting requirements.

• Review of performance and status for Tax Incremental District No. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19
• Appointment of a public member
• Appointment of a Chairperson
• Resolution Acknowledging Filing of Annual Reports and Compliance with Annual Meeting Requirement

Planning Commission

The scheduled Planning Commission meeting for December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM was cancelled because there were no action items on the agenda.

Common Council

The Common Council will conduct a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss street discontinuance, new mural regulations, and various event agreements. The body is also considering 2026 pay raises and several business license applications.

• Public hearing and final resolution to discontinue a portion of Hosmer Street
• Ordinance No. 2546 creating new Mural Regulations under Chapter 465
• Letter of Intent with T. Spell Development Group LLC for six tax parcels
• Agreements with Johnny Wad LLC and Ricky Dean Music LLC for the 14th Annual Logging and Heritage Festival
• Recommendation to purchase cemetery plots back from Victorian Althaus for $370.00

The council approved a Letter of Intent with T. Spell Development Group for six city tax parcels by a 5‑4 vote after an amendment to remove one parcel failed. It also voted 8‑1 to take no action on the proposed wheel tax registration fee. Unanimous votes approved agreements with Johnny Wad LLC and Ricky Dean Music LLC for the July 11, 2026 Logging and Heritage Festival, as well as agreements with Marc Martel Inc and Wirth Entertainment for a February 14, 2026 event. Additional actions included a 2.7% pay raise for 2026 employees, new licenses for Avani Properties, and the adoption of two resolutions—discontinuing part of Hosmer Street (7‑2) and updating the functional classification system (9‑0).

• Approved Letter of Intent with T. Spell Development Group for six tax parcels (5‑4)
• Took no action on wheel tax registration fee (8‑1)
• Approved agreement with Johnny Wad LLC for July 11, 2026 festival (9‑0)
• Approved agreement with Ricky Dean Music LLC for July 11, 2026 festival (9‑0)
• Approved agreement with Marc Martel Inc for Feb 14, 2026 event (9‑0)
• Approved Talent Acquisition Agreement with Wirth Entertainment for Feb 14, 2026 event (9‑0)
• Approved 2.7% pay raises for 2026 employees (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 19-2025 discontinuing part of Hosmer Street (7‑2)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on December 1, 2025 at City Hall, 1905 Hall Avenue. Commissioners will discuss possible actions on installing the Farnsworth Mill Sign Board and the Meridian Plate Monument. Updates will be provided on the reconstruction of the Civil War monument base on Stephenson Island and the Cemetery Chapel disposition. The meeting will also consider agenda items for the next meeting before adjourning.

• Discussion and possible action on installation of the Farnsworth Mill Sign Board
• Discussion and possible action for installation of the Meridian Plate Monument
• Update on the reconstruction of the base of the Civil War monument on Stephenson Island
• Update regarding the Cemetery Chapel disposition from Civic Affairs
• Discussion and possible agenda items for the next meeting

The commission convened on December 1, 2025 at City Hall to consider agenda items such as the Farnsworth Mill sign board, a meridian plate monument, and updates on the Civil War monument and Cemetery Chapel. The minutes list only agenda topics and procedural items; no approvals, denials, or votes are documented.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget at 4:15 PM. Council members will discuss a potential Development Agreement/Letter of Intent with T. Spell Development Group for several city tax parcels. The Facade Improvement Committee will consider an $80,000 allocation for the 2026 budget. Resolutions to approve the 2026 operational budget and tax levy will be voted on.

• Discussion and possible action on Development Agreement/Letter of Intent with T. Spell Development Group for tax parcels 251-02025.000, 251-02026.000, 251-02028.000, 251-02028.001, 251-02009.000, 251-02010.000
• Consideration of $80,000 for the 2026 Facade Improvement Program (including $30,000 carry‑over from 2025)
• Resolution No. 17 – approval of the City of Marinette CY 2026 operational budget
• Resolution No. 18 – approval of the City of Marinette CY 2026 tax levy (subject to state school tax rate)
• Public hearing on the 2026 proposed budget at 4:15 PM

The council approved an $80,000 allocation for façade improvements in the 2026 budget (7-0). It adopted the 2025 operational budget (5-2) after rejecting three amendment proposals. The council also approved the 2026 operational budget (5-2) and a 2026 tax levy (7-0). A motion to postpone a letter of intent with T. Spell Development was defeated, and a motion to present a revised letter with contingencies was approved (7-0) for a Dec. 2 meeting.

• Postponement of letter of intent denied (3-4); revised letter with contingencies approved (7-0) for Dec 2
• Approved $80,000 façade improvement budget for 2026 (7-0)
• Approved CY2025 operational budget as presented (5-2)
• Failed amendment to add $100,000 to tennis court and cut playground and pool funds (3-4)
• Failed amendment to reallocate funds for alley paving, snow plowing, lawn mowing, tree removal (4-3)
• Failed amendment to increase contingency and cut other items (2-5)
• Approved CY2026 operational budget as presented (5-2)
• Approved CY2026 tax levy (7-0)

Personnel & License Committee

The Marinette Personnel & License Committee meeting will vote on a citywide pay raise for 2026. It will also review several license applications, including alcohol beverage licenses for Avani Properties LLC and Brigette Buyarski, a tobacco and vaping device retail license for Avani Properties, and a temporary beer‑and‑wine permit for a youth hockey event. Additional items include a manufactured home park license, sign erector licenses, and other operator licenses.

• Approval of pay raises for city employees in 2026
• Alcohol Beverage License Class “B” Beer for Avani Properties LLC (T & T Food and Grocery) at 1011 Marinette Ave, Unit B
• Cigarette, Tobacco, and Electronic Vaping Device retail license for Avani Properties LLC at 1011 Marinette Ave, Unit B
• Alcohol Beverage License Class “B” Beer and Class “B” Liquor for Brigette Buyarski (Cusack’s Pub) at 2206 Hall Ave
• Temporary Class “B” beer and wine permit for Marinette Menominee Area Youth Hockey Association event on Dec 13, 2025 at 2501 Pierce Ave

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to determine city dump availability for the 2025 Christmas season and review amenity costs for the Main Street Reconstruction Project. The board will also consider price quotes for the Stephenson Island Civil War Monument base and WDOT classification changes.

• City Dump hours for the 2025 Christmas Season
• Main Street Reconstruction Project amenities: Lee Recreation quote ($41,563.00) vs. Barley Trucking & Excavating quote ($47,387.13)
• Price quotations for Stephenson Island Civil War Monument Base footing and wall
• WDOT Functional Classification Changes

Finance & Insurance Committee

The Finance & Insurance Committee will consider and recommend a one‑year loan of up to $505,000 to fund capital outlay purchases for the 2026 budget year. It will also approve October 2025 expenditures and review the October 2025 budget reports. The committee will discuss the audit services RFP results for 2026‑2028 and may make a recommendation to the Common Council.

• Approve October 2025 expenditures
• Approve October 2025 budget reports
• Discuss and possibly recommend audit services RFP results for 2026‑2028
• Recommend a one‑year loan up to $505,000 for 2026 capital purchases
• Approve minutes from the October 21 and October 28 meetings

The Finance & Insurance Committee approved the minutes from the October meetings. It recommended the Common Council approve October 2025 expenditures and accepted the year‑to‑date 2025 budget report after correcting a formatting error. The committee also recommended approving KerberRose as the audit services provider for fiscal years 2026‑2028.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Recommended Common Council approve October 2025 expenditures
• Accepted FY 2025 year‑to‑date budget report with formatting correction
• Recommended Common Council approve KerberRose audit services for CY 2026‑2028

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Code Enforcement Committee will first approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. It will then review the September and October 2025 activity reports from the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Inspector/Assessor’s Department, and the Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from 9/15/25 regular meeting
• Review Police Department activity reports for September and October 2025
• Review Fire Department activity reports for September and October 2025
• Review Building Inspector/Assessor’s Department activity reports for September and October 2025
• Review Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer reports for September and October 2025

The Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee approved the City of Marinette committee minutes from September 15, 2025. No other actions or policy decisions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 9/15/25 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The Civic Affairs, Cemetery, Traffic & Lights Committee will approve minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and discuss several resident requests. Items include a proposal from Victorian Althaus to sell cemetery plots back to the city for $370 each, a permit request by Preston Kuntze to park on the tree lawns at 1305 Carney Blvd, and a request to impose parking restrictions at the Wells Street and Stephenson Street intersection to improve visibility. The committee will also discuss planning for the 2026 cemetery walk.

• Sale of cemetery plots back to the city at $370 per plot (Victorian Althaus)
• Permit request to park on tree lawns at 1305 Carney Blvd (Preston Kuntze)
• Parking restrictions at Wells Street north of Stephenson Street intersection
• Planning for the 2026 cemetery walk (Joan Pace)
• Approval of minutes from the 8/18/2025 regular meeting

The committee unanimously approved painting yellow on the curbing 15 feet from the crosswalk at the Wells and Stephenson Streets intersection to improve visibility. It also approved the prior month’s committee minutes and recommended that the Common Council approve a plot‑sale request for $370 and the 2026 Forest Home Cemetery walk (date to be set). No action was taken on a parking‑permit request for 1305 Carney Blvd, pending clarification.

• Approved prior month committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve Victorian Althaus plot sale for $370
• Recommended Common Council approve 2026 Forest Home Cemetery walk (date TBD)
• Approved yellow curb painting 15 ft from crosswalk at Wells‑Stephenson intersection (unanimous)
• Tabled parking permit request for 1305 Carney Blvd pending clarification

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The Marinette Water & Wastewater Utilities Commission will review invoices for October 2025 and consider budget actions for 2026. Topics include the Water Utility budget, the Wastewater Utility budget, and the carryover of 2025 funds for road projects. The meeting will also approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 joint meeting and receive reports from the Operations and Business Managers.

• Presentation of Water Utility invoices paid October 1‑31, 2025
• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 Water Utility budget
• Discussion and possible action on carryover of 2025 funds for road projects
• Presentation of Wastewater Utility invoices paid October 1‑31, 2025
• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 Wastewater Utility budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Ordinance Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance application from Scott Rudolph to reduce side and rear yard setbacks for a garage at 1507 Colfax Street. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Variance application for Scott Rudolph at 1507 Colfax Street
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023

The Zoning Board of Appeals met with a quorum of six members and approved the minutes from the September 11, 2023 meeting. The board voted 6‑0 to grant a variance to Scott Rudolph for parcel # 251-06660.002 at 1507 COLFAX STREET, allowing a 2‑foot setback reduction for a garage. The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 PM.

• Approved September 11, 2023 Zoning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Granted variance to Scott Rudolph for 1507 COLFAX STREET, parcel # 251-06660.002 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:24 PM (unanimous)

Facade Improvement Program

The Façade Improvement Program Review Committee will consider grant applications and extensions for properties on 1st Street and Main Street. The committee will also discuss the 2025 budget and projected 2026 budget.

• Extension of approved application for 1113 1st Street (East Side Bar and Grill) with a total cost estimate of $100,000 and grant up to $25,000
• Application for 1611 Main Street (1st Class Real Estate/Anchored Property Management) with a total cost estimate of $22,750.00
• Update on 1717 Main Street (enJOY Gifts & Gathering) with approved improvements of $2,705.25
• Discussion of Façade Improvement 2025 budget and projected 2026 budget

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It approved an extension of the 2024 Fall Project at 1113 1st Street through the end of 2026. For the 2025 Fall Project at 1611 Main Street the committee took no action and asked the applicant for additional information. The committee recommended that the Common Council approve an $80,000 budget for the 2026 Facade Improvement Program.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (07/22/25) – unanimous
• Approved extension of 2024 Fall Project at 1113 1st Street until end of 2026 – unanimous
• Took no action on 2025 Fall Project at 1611 Main Street; requested more information – unanimous
• Recommended Common Council approve $80,000 for 2026 Facade Improvement budget – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Marinette Planning Commission will meet on November 5, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The commission will discuss possible discontinuance of a portion of Hosmer Street and a recommendation for a new mural regulations ordinance under Chapter 465, Article XXVII. It will also review site plans for illuminated signs at 1703 Marinette Avenue and 1741 Industrial Parkway, a building addition at 2814 Harding Street, and city easements in Red Arrow Park.

• Discussion and possible action on discontinuing a portion of Hosmer Street
• Consideration of a new mural regulations ordinance (Chapter 465, Article XXVII)
• Review of site plan for an illuminated sign at Cousins Subs, 1703 Marinette Avenue
• Review of site plan for a dusk‑to‑dawn illuminated free‑standing sign at 1741 Industrial Parkway
• Review of site plan for a building addition at 2814 Harding Street

The commission unanimously approved sign site plans for Cousins Subs (1703 Marinette Ave) and KK Integrated Logistics (1741 Industrial Parkway), and a building addition for Pride Builders (2814 Harding St), authorizing the city building inspector to issue the permits. It also moved to recommend that the Common Council approve the discontinuance of a portion of Hosmer Street and adopt a new mural‑regulation ordinance with specific exceptions. All motions were seconded and approved without dissent.

• Recommend Common Council approve discontinuance of a portion of Hosmer St (unanimous)
• Recommend Common Council approve new mural‑regulation ordinance with specified exceptions (unanimous)
• Approve sign site plan for Cousins Subs at 1703 Marinette Ave and authorize sign permit (unanimous)
• Approve sign site plan for KK Integrated Logistics at 1741 Industrial Parkway and authorize sign permit (unanimous)
• Approve building addition plan for Pride Builders at 2814 Harding St and authorize building permit (unanimous)

Common Council

The Marinette Common Council will consider a two-year contract with Go Riteway for shared-ride taxi service and authorization to borrow up to $505,000. The meeting also includes discussions on a quiet zone for Ella Ct, a reimbursement agreement with Tyco Fire Products, and the mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 2545.

• Authorization to borrow up to $505,000
• Shared-ride taxi contract with Go Riteway for 2026-2027
• Discussion on quiet zone funding for Ella Ct crossing
• Reimbursement agreement with Tyco Fire Products
• Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 2545

The council approved a reimbursement agreement with Tyco Fire Products, several event and purchase agreements, and authorized borrowing up to $505,000 through general obligation promissory notes and a tax levy. Mayor Genisot’s veto of Ordinance 2545 was upheld and sent back to the Personnel & License Committee. All votes were unanimous (9‑0 or 8‑0 as recorded).

• Approved reimbursement agreement with Tyco Fire Products (9-0)
• Approved American Powerboat Association event agreement for June 5‑7, 2026, contingent on room tax (9-0)
• Approved Cripes, Inc. (Charlie Berens) agreement, contingent on room tax (9-0)
• Approved purchase of .25 acres of Parcel No. 251-00994.001 for $11,378.85 (9-0)
• Approved borrowing up to $505,000 via general obligation promissory notes and tax levy (8-0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 Shared Ride Taxi operating contract with Go Rite‑Way (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 15-2025 for submission of 2026 shared‑ride taxi grant application (8-0)
• Mayor’s veto of Ordinance 2545 upheld; no motion to overturn (veto stands)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at a later date.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for a later date

Room Tax Commission

The Marinette Room Tax Commission will review and possibly act on the 2026 Room Tax Budget. The commission will also consider a hotel/motel annual independent audit and receive a marketing and tourism update. Minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Approve minutes of the Room Tax Commission meeting from October 16, 2025
• Marketing and Tourism update presented by Director Shawn Katzbeck
• Discussion and possible action on a hotel/motel annual independent audit within the City of Marinette
• Discussion and possible action on the 2026 Room Tax Budget
• Identify topics for the next meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Room Tax Budget, noting a fund balance of approximately $648,000. No action was taken on the hotel/motel audit item. The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 PM.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Room Tax Budget (unanimous)
• No action taken on hotel/motel annual audit

Common Council

The Finance and Insurance Committee will discuss a possible recommendation for the 2026 budget. The Common Council will consider a development agreement with Travis Spell of T-Spell Development Group and discuss a wheel tax.

• Possible recommendation to approve 2026 budget
• Development agreement between City of Marinette and Travis Spell/T-Spell Development Group
• Discussion regarding wheel tax

The Common Council voted 9‑0 to approve Mayor Genisot's request to work with Travis Spell/T‑Spell Development Group and to seek a development agreement and land‑sale offer, with Attorney Gagan reviewing the process. A presentation on a proposed Wheel Tax was discussed, but no action was taken. No citizen comments were received.

• Approved work with T‑Spell Development Group on city‑hall project (9-0)
• No action taken on Wheel Tax discussion

Personnel & License Committee

The Marinette Personnel & License Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall, 1905 Hall Avenue. The committee will review its September 16, 2025 meeting minutes and consider five new operator license applications. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review September 16, 2025 Personnel & License Committee meeting minutes
• Consider five new operator license applications

The Personnel & License Committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee voted to recommend that the Common Council approve operator licenses for Mindy M. Swick, Dayna M. Rogers, Sharyl A. Eggert, Abigail E. Irvine, and Michael S. Raleigh, contingent on each providing proof of completing a State‑approved Responsible Beverage Server class. No other actions were taken.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve operator licenses for Mindy M. Swick, Dayna M. Rogers, Sharyl A. Eggert, Abigail E. Irvine, Michael S. Raleigh (unanimous, contingent on Responsible Beverage Server class completion)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025 was cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at Marinette City Hall, 1905 Hall Avenue. No agenda items were decided or discussed at this cancelled meeting.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The Civic Affairs, Cemetery, Traffic & Lights Committee meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for November 17, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The joint Water and Wastewater Utilities Commission will present the September 2025 invoices for both utilities and review the preliminary 2026 budgets. It will also approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and hear reports on PFAS sampling and tax‑roll letters. The commission will conduct a general budget review and discuss possible future agenda items.

• Presentation of Water Utility invoices paid September 1‑30, 2025
• Review of preliminary 2026 Water Utility budget
• Presentation of Wastewater Utility invoices paid September 1‑30, 2025
• Review of preliminary 2026 Wastewater Utility budget
• Approval of minutes of the September 8, 2025 joint meeting

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda after a motion by M. Shaffer and a second by J. Zeratsky. They then approved the minutes of the September 8, 2025 joint water and wastewater utility meeting after a motion by K. West and a second by R. Polzin. Finally, the commission adjourned the meeting at 3:38 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved September 8, 2025 joint utilities minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:38 pm (motion carried)

Room Tax Commission

The Marinette Room Tax Commission will review updates to the 2025 room tax and marketing & tourism budgets, consider a $5,950 grant request for the Logging and Heritage Festival, and discuss the tourism website and sponsored events. The commission will also discuss and possibly approve the 2026 room tax budget. Minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Approve minutes of the Room Tax Commission meeting held on April 23, 2025.
• Update on the 2025 Room Tax Budget presented by Finance Director Jackie Miller.
• Review of a $5,950 grant request for the Logging and Heritage Festival (total event budget $30,000).
• Discussion of the tourism website (Marketing & Tourism Director Shawn Katzbeck).
• Discussion and possible approval of the 2026 Room Tax Budget (Finance Director Jackie Miller).

The Room Tax Commission unanimously approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $10,000 grant to the Logging & Heritage Festival scheduled for July 12‑13, 2025 on Stephenson Island. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Logging & Heritage Festival (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Room Tax Commission

The Room Tax Commission will review the 2025 budget, approve minutes, and discuss the 2026 budget. The group will also consider a grant application for a Logging and Heritage Festival and review a presentation by the Moyle group.

• Approval of April 23, 2025 minutes
• Update on 2025 Room Tax Budget
• Grant application for Logging and Heritage Festival ($5,950)
• Discussion on 2026 Room Tax Budget
• Presentation by the Moyle group

Transportation Coordination Committee

The Transportation Coordination Committee will meet on October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Marinette City Hall. The committee will discuss the Shared Ride Taxi procurement bid result and a proposed Notice of Intent to award to WisDOT. It will consider a recommendation to approve a two-year base contract with GO Riteway for the city's shared-ride taxi service. The meeting will also address resolutions to cover up to $110,000 of the program’s operational deficit and to approve the 2026 Shared‑Ride Taxi program grant application.

• Review and possible action on Shared Ride Taxi procurement bid result and WisDOT notice of intent
• Recommendation to approve 2026‑2027 two‑year base contract with GO Riteway
• Resolution #896 to cover up to $110,000 local operational deficit of the 2026 Shared‑Ride Taxi Program
• Resolution #897 to approve submission of the 2026 Shared‑Ride Taxi Program grant application due Dec 15, 2025
• Approval of May 20, 2025 Transportation Coordination Committee meeting minutes

The Transportation Coordination Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and recommended the Common Council approve a two‑year base contract with GO‑Riteway for $1,058.252. It also approved Resolution #896 to cover up to $110,000 of the 2026 shared‑ride taxi program’s operational deficit and Resolution #897 to submit a grant application for the 2026 program. Additionally, the committee recommended amending the city code to replace the Bay‑Lake Regional Planning Commission voting member with a community‑based organization representative. All motions passed, with Larry Cisewski abstaining on the three taxi‑related items.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve GO‑Riteway 2‑year contract $1,058.252 (Larry Cisewski abstained)
• Approved Resolution #896 to assure up to $110,000 operational deficit for 2026 Shared‑Ride Taxi program (Larry Cisewski abstained)
• Approved Resolution #897 to submit 2026 Shared‑Ride Taxi grant application due Dec 15, 2025 (Larry Cisewski abstained)
• Recommended Code of Ordinances Chapter 20‑76(A)(7) change: remove Bay‑Lake Regional Planning Commission rep, add community‑based organization rep (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Transportation Coordination Committee

The Transportation Coordination Committee will discuss awarding a contract to GO Riteway and approving a grant application for the 2026 Shared-Ride Taxi Program. The committee will also consider a resolution to cover a local operational deficit of up to $110,000.

• Discussion on awarding Shared Ride Taxi contract to GO Riteway
• Recommendation to approve $110,000 local operational deficit portion
• Discussion on submitting 2026 Shared-Ride Taxi Program Grant Application
• Discussion on amending City Code to change voting members on the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025.

Common Council

The Marinette Common Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $503,114 in sewerage system revenue bonds. It will also act on a street discontinuance, new mural regulations, and multiple development agreements. Additional items include contract awards for city electrician services and alley reconstruction.

• Resolution No. 12-2025 authorizing issuance and sale of up to $503,114 sewerage system revenue bonds
• Resolution No. 13-2025 to discontinue a portion of Hosmer Street
• Ordinance No. 2546 establishing new mural regulations under Chapter 67
• Development Agreement for Daggett St/ Shore Dr, parcel #251‑06863.00
• Recommendation to award the city electrician services contract to Graese Electric, LLC (bid $5,000)

The Common Council approved the issuance of up to $503,114 in sewerage system revenue bonds (8‑0). It also approved a $48,695 purchase of a Ford F‑150 Police Responder for the K9 squad and a maintenance agreement with Bassett Mechanical for the REC Center (both 8‑0). The council adopted a tourism website contract with Webfitters after a 4‑4 tie broken by the mayor, and passed Ordinance #2545 amending the zoning code to add “or Michigan” to residency language (8‑0).

• Approved $48,695 purchase of Ford F‑150 Police Responder for K9 squad (8‑0)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Bassett Mechanical for REC Center ice refrigeration (8‑0)
• Approved tourism website contract with Webfitters (4‑4 tie, mayor broke tie)
• Approved issuance of up to $503,114 sewerage system revenue bonds (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #2545 amending zoning code to add “or Michigan” (8‑0)
• Approved $139,145.40 alley reconstruction bid to start October (8‑0)
• Approved temporary Class B beer licenses for Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy (Oct 25) and Marinette Kiwanis (Nov 1) (all concurred)
• Approved 5‑year street reconstruction plan (all concurred)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission announced that the meeting scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025 is cancelled. No agenda items will be considered on that date. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10 a.m. in City Hall Conference Room 214. No decisions are pending at this time.

• Oct 6, 2025 meeting cancelled; next meeting Nov 3, 2025, 10 a.m., City Hall Conference Room 214

Planning Commission

The Marinette Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use application for Knights Autoworks at 1316 Marinette Avenue. Commissioners will vote on granting a Conditional Use Permit for auto sales and service on parcel 251-05233.001. The meeting will also discuss site plans for a storage container and fence, a sign at the same location, a monument sign for Twin City Baptist Church, and a building sign for Game Knights Cabinet.

• Vote on Conditional Use Permit for Knights Autoworks, 1316 Marinette Avenue, parcel 251-05233.001
• Discussion of storage container and fence site plan at Knights Autoworks, 1316 Marinette Avenue
• Discussion of sign application site plan at Knights Autoworks, 1316 Marinette Avenue
• Discussion of monument sign site plan for Twin City Baptist Church, 911 Elizabeth Avenue
• Discussion of building sign site plan for Game Knights Cabinet, 2100 Hall Avenue

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss possible actions on three projects: installing the Farnsworth Mill sign board, installing the Meridian Plate monument, and reconstructing the base of the Civil War monument on Stephenson Island. The commission will also receive an update on the Cemetery Chapel disposition. Finally, members will consider agenda items for the next meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on installation of the Farnsworth Mill Sign Board
• Discussion and possible action for installation of the Meridian Plate Monument
• Discussion and possible action on reconstruction of the base of the Civil War monument on Stephenson Island
• Update regarding the Cemetery Chapel disposition
• Discussion of possible agenda items for the next meeting

Planning Commission

The Marinette Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM was cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss.

Personnel & License Committee

The Personnel & License Committee meeting on Sept 16, 2025 will review minutes from the Aug 19, 2025 meeting, discuss a post for a full-time City Attorney, evaluate temporary Class B beer applications for events at 1200 Main St on Oct 25, 2025 and 2507 Pierce Ave on Nov 1, 2025, and consider seven new operator license applications. Recommendations may be made to the Common Council on these items.

• Review and possible action on full-time City Attorney position.
• Temporary Class B beer license for Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy event at 1200 Main St on Oct 25, 2025.
• Temporary Class B beer license for Marinette Kiwanis event at 2507 Pierce Ave on Nov 1, 2025.
• Consideration of seven new operator license applications.
• Approval of Personnel & License Committee minutes from Aug 19, 2025.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will approve minutes from the August 19 and September 2 meetings. It will discuss the 2024 street‑reconstruction project lawn restoration and the 5‑year Street Reconstruction Plan, which includes a recommendation to budget $1,000,000 for 2026. The board will also consider the Civil War Monument on Stephenson Island and the Forest Home Cemetery Chapel.

• Approve minutes of the August 19, 2025 regular meeting and September 2, 2025 special meeting
• Discussion and possible recommendation on 2024 street reconstruction project lawn restoration
• Discussion and possible recommendation on the 5‑year Street Reconstruction Plan, with a $1,000,000 budget recommendation
• Discussion and possible recommendation on the Civil War Monument on Stephenson Island
• Discussion and possible recommendation on the Forest Home Cemetery Chapel

Finance & Insurance Committee

The Marinette Finance & Insurance Committee will approve August 2025 expenditures and budget reports, and will discuss a recommendation to the Common Council to approve a contract with Marinette County for property tax collection. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the August 19 and September 2 meetings and a look‑ahead for items on the next agenda.

• Approve August 2025 expenditures
• Approve August 2025 budget reports
• Discuss recommendation to council to approve contract with Marinette County for property tax collection
• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025 and September 2, 2025 meetings
• Identify topics or items for the next meeting agenda

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19 and September 2, 2025 meetings. It unanimously recommended that the Common Council approve the August 2025 monthly expenditures. The committee accepted the City Treasurer’s year‑to‑date budget report for August 2025. It unanimously recommended that the Common Council approve the property‑tax‑collection agreement with Marinette County.

• Approved August 19 & September 2 meeting minutes (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve August 2025 expenditures (all concurred)
• Accepted August 2025 budget report (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve property tax collection agreement with Marinette County (all concurred)

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Code Enforcement Committee will review August 2025 activity reports from the Police Department, Fire Department, Building Inspector/Assessor’s Department, and the Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer. It will then discuss and consider possible action on properties currently being monitored for code violations. The meeting includes routine items such as calling to order, roll call, and approval of minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting.

• Review Police Department activity reports for August 2025
• Review Fire Department activity reports for August 2025
• Review Building Inspector/Assessor’s Department activity reports for August 2025
• Review Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer reports for August 2025
• Discussion and possible action on properties monitored for code violations

The committee approved the regular meeting minutes from 8/18/25, with two members abstaining. They discussed properties at 325 State St and 706 Main St that are on a code‑violation watch list. The committee instructed the Building Inspector to continue issuing citations weekly and to apply double the standard fee amount. The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 PM.

• Approved 8/18/25 meeting minutes (2 members abstained)
• Directed weekly citations with double fees for 325 State St and 706 Main St

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The Civic Affairs, Cemetery, Traffic & Lights Committee meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss.

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The Water and Wastewater Utilities Commissions will review August invoices and the current budget. The body will also discuss a potential lease agreement for the West Cleveland water tower with NMU.

• Lease agreement at West Cleveland water tower for NMU
• Water Utility invoices paid August 1, 2025-August 31, 2025
• Wastewater Utility invoices paid August 2025-August 31, 2025
• Budget review
• Operations Manager report on CMAR and water loss

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 joint meeting. Commissioners reviewed water and wastewater utility invoices and discussed renewing the lease at the West Cleveland water tower with NMU. The meeting was adjourned at 3:23 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 joint meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:23 pm (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It authorized a sign permit for banners on Buildings 10 and 34 at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, 1600 Ely Street, and recommended that the Common Council adopt a new mural‑regulation ordinance with added residential‑zoning language. It also recommended that the Common Council approve the sale of City‑owned vacant residential lot Parcel #251-06577.000.

• Approved August 6 meeting minutes (all concurred, Lang abstained)
• Authorized City Building Inspector Demlow to issue sign permit for banners on Buildings 10 and 34 at 1600 Ely St (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council adopt mural‑regulation ordinance with residential‑zoning language (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve sale of vacant residential lot Parcel #251-06577.000 (all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 PM (all concurred)

Common Council

The council approved a motion to permanently decommission the City Hall elevator with a 7‑2 vote. It also voted 8‑1 to remove trees and shrubs from the Main Street Plaza plan. The council approved the sale of the Daggett St/ Shore Dr parcel for $1 with a requirement for a taxable residence (9‑0). Additionally, a $1,000,000 budget for the 2026 street reconstruction plan was approved.

• Decommission City Hall elevator (7-2)
• Eliminate trees and shrubs from Main Street Plaza (8-1)
• Approve sale of Daggett St/ Shore Dr parcel for $1 with taxable residence requirement (9-0)
• Approve $1,000,000 budget for 2026 street reconstruction (all concurred)
• Approve HVAC contract extension with EC&D (9-0)
• Approve alley gravel project using remaining $50,000 budget (9-0)
• Approve low‑bid $122,000 boiler replacement for Civic Center (9-0)
• Approve Ordinance 2544 repealing Charter Ordinance No. 1798 (9-0)

Finance & Insurance Committee

The Finance & Insurance Committee met with a quorum and, after inspecting the chapel roof, unanimously moved to recommend that the Common Council approve seeking bids for roof, gutter, and parapet wall repairs. The recommendation was seconded and all members concurred. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Recommended Common Council seek bids for roof, gutters, and parapet wall repairs (unanimous)

Finance & Insurance Committee

The Finance & Insurance Committee will review July 2025 expenditures and budget reports. The body will also discuss a recommendation to the council regarding the waiver of past due interest on a specific personal property tax account.

• Approval of July 2025 expenditures
• Approval of July 2025 budget reports
• Discussion on waiving past due interest on personal property tax #251-0343
• Presentation of dividend check by Brian Klumb of Marinette Insurance and Financial Services

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the minutes from the July 15 and August 5 meetings and adopted an agenda amendment to consider items 7 and 10 together. It made several recommendations to the Common Council, including approving an HVAC contract extension, directing action on city‑hall elevator bids, approving a gravel‑based alley repair plan using the remaining $50,000, budgeting $1,000,000 for street reconstruction in 2026, and obtaining proposals to audit the Storm Water Utility. No action was taken on the Merchant Street flood study, lawn restoration, or the Civil War Monument.

• Approved July 15 and August 5 Board of Public Works minutes (all concurred)
• Approved agenda amendment to combine items 7 and 10 (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve HVAC contract extension with EC&D (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council take action on city‑hall elevator cylinder replacement bids (no bids received) (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve alley reconstruction using compacted gravel and allocate remaining $50,000 for other alley repairs (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council obtain proposals to audit and re‑evaluate the Storm Water Utility (motion passed despite mayor opposition)
• Recommended Common Council budget $1,000,000 for street reconstruction in the 2026 budget (all concurred)

Common Council

The council voted 7‑0 to approve an employment offer to Kelly Stewart as Superintendent of Public Works with a salary of $74,000. Members agreed to present a plan for the city‑hall elevator at the September meeting after no bids were received. The council also approved Ordinance No. 2543 amending Schedule Chapter 67 and related fee sections, again by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 PM.

• Approved employment offer to Kelly Stewart, Superintendent of Public Works ($74,000 salary) (7‑0)
• Agreed to present a city‑hall elevator plan at the September council meeting (unanimous concurrence)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2543 amending Schedule Chapter 67 and fee sections (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 PM

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 21, 2025 joint water and wastewater meeting. Both motions were made, seconded, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:31 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 21, 2025 joint water & wastewater minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:31 pm (motion carried)

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The committee approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved holding a Special Finance and Insurance Committee meeting before the September Common Council meeting to request funding for repairs to the Forest Home Cemetery chapel roof. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 16, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling a Special Finance and Insurance Committee meeting before September Common Council meeting to request funds for Forest Home Cemetery chapel roof (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the July 9 meeting minutes. It voted to refer the Civil War monument base reconstruction to the Board of Public Works. It directed Civic Affairs to review the Cemetery Chapel roof before December and approved a two‑fold effort for fundraising and long‑term use of the chapel. The meeting was adjourned at 11:27 am.

• Approved July 9 historic preservation minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Civil War monument base reconstruction to Board of Public Works (unanimous)
• Requested Civic Affairs review Cemetery Chapel roof before December (unanimous)
• Approved two‑fold effort for Cemetery Chapel fundraising and long‑term use (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:27 am (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting, with all members concurring. It also approved MJB Industrial Inc.'s site plan for a 25,575‑square‑foot boat storage warehouse at 203 E. Russell St., authorizing the building inspector to issue a permit. Both actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (all concurred)
• Approved MJB Ind. Inc. site plan for 25,575 SF boat storage warehouse at 203 E. Russell St (all concurred)

Common Council

The council approved moving City Hall to the Armory property on Mary St with a new 7,000‑sq‑ft design (5‑4). It also failed to override the mayor’s veto on a vacant‑lot sale (4‑5) and approved an amendment to the Development Agreement for TID #13 (9‑0). Additional actions included performance contracts for a November blues festival, a well‑installation amendment for Tyco, a fee waiver for the National Walleye Tour, and an increase in grass‑cutting fees.

• Failed to override mayor's veto on sale of vacant lot parcel #25106863.000 (4‑5)
• Approved amendment to Development Agreement for TID #13 (9‑0)
• Approved City Hall renovation concept from Boldt Construction (9‑0)
• Approved moving City Hall to Armory property on Mary St, new 7,000 sq ft design (5‑4)
• Approved performance contracts with Joe Moss and Mike Wheeler bands for Blues, Brews & BBQ on 11/1/25 at 2501 Pierce Ave (9‑0 each)
• Approved first amendment to GETS access agreement for Tyco well installation (9‑0)
• Approved waiver of fees for National Walleye Tour Championship Sep 4‑6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved raising grass‑cutting fees to $150 and $30 per extra 15 min (9‑0)

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee unanimously approved the June 16 meeting minutes. The committee also unanimously recommended that the Common Council direct City Engineer Miller to analyze the costs of Department of Public Works cutting un‑mowed lawns and present a fee increase proposal at the August 5 council meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Engineer analyze lawn‑cutting costs for fee increase (unanimous)

Common Council

The council voted 9‑0 to approve Resolution No. 09‑2025, adopting the final plat for the Shipyard Estates development. They also voted 9‑0 to remove the UW‑Library as a City Hall relocation option and to direct Boldt Construction to continue design work and cost estimates for a new City Hall at the Armory while analyzing the existing building. An amendment to the Harbor Assistance Program (No. 0495‑20‑03) with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation was approved by an 8‑0 vote, with one member abstaining. The council approved seeking bids to repair the city’s elevator, passing the motion 8‑1.

• Approved Resolution No. 09‑2025 final plat for Shipyard Estates Development (9‑0)
• Approved removal of UW‑Library as City Hall relocation option (9‑0)
• Approved Boldt Construction to refine design and cost estimates for new City Hall at Armory and conduct cost‑effective analysis of existing City Hall (9‑0)
• Approved Amendment #4 to Harbor Assistance Program No. 0495‑20‑03 with Wisconsin DOT (8‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved seeking bids to fix elevator (8‑1)
• No action taken on TID #13 amendment

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The commission approved the agenda and then voted to increase the wastewater volume charge by .40 cents per 100 cubic feet, effective September 20, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 joint water and wastewater meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:34 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Increased wastewater volume charge .40 cents per 100 cf effective Sep 20 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 16 2025 joint water and wastewater meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:34 pm (motion carried)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended the Common Council approve placement of Hometown Hero banners on Hall Avenue. It also recommended the Council decline participation in the USH 41 railing replacement and approve a $10,500 Illicit Discharge and Detection Study. No action was taken on the 2024 street‑lawn restoration review or the Merchant Street Flooding Study.

• Approved June 17, 2025 Board of Public Works minutes
• Recommended Common Council approve Hometown Hero banners on Hall Ave
• Recommended Common Council decline participation in USH 41 railing replacement
• No action taken on 2024 street reconstruction lawn restoration
• Recommended Common Council approve $10,500 Illicit Discharge and Detection Study
• No action taken on Merchant Street Flooding Study

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from January 27, 2025, with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. Commissioner Brad Behrendt announced his resignation due to health issues. No certificates or monument actions were approved; the commission will gather more information and coordinate with the city engineer on future work.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Commissioner Brad Behrendt resigned (no vote)

Common Council

The Common Council voted 9‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 8‑2025, authorizing up to $3,400,000 in tax‑increment revenue bonds for Midwest Expansion, LLP. It also approved the sale of vacant lot Parcel #251‑06863.00 for $1.00 (5‑4) and a reimbursement agreement with Tyco Fire Products (9‑0). Additional actions included authorizing July expenditures, hiring a part‑time IT specialist, granting a temporary Class B beverage license for the Marinette Moose Lodge event, and purchasing a handicap‑accessible portable restroom for $7,650.

• Approved $3.4 M tax‑increment revenue bond (9‑0)
• Approved sale of vacant lot Parcel #251‑06863.00 for $1.00 (5‑4)
• Approved Tyco Fire Products reimbursement agreement (9‑0)
• Authorized advance payment for July 2025 expenditures (9‑0)
• Approved hiring of part‑time IT specialist at $30/hr (unanimous)
• Approved temporary Class B beverage license for Marinette Moose Lodge event (unanimous)
• Approved new alcohol beverage license for DANH Properties LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of handicap‑accessible portable restroom for $7,650 (9‑0)

Personnel & License Committee

The Personnel & License Committee unanimously recommended that the Common Council approve a part‑time IT specialist job description, a temporary Class B malt‑beverage license for Marinette Moose Lodge 2327 at 1600 Bridge St., a new Class A beer and liquor license for DANH Properties LLC at 1011 Marinette Ave., and a tobacco/vaping retail license for the same company. It also recommended six renewal licenses and denied one due to non‑compliance, and approved five new operator licenses while denying two for policy violations. All motions were moved, seconded and approved with all members concurring.

• Recommend Common Council approve Part‑Time IT Specialist job description (all concurred)
• Recommend Common Council approve Temporary Class B malt‑beverage license for Marinette Moose Lodge 2327 (event at 1600 Bridge St.) (all concurred)
• Recommend Common Council approve new Class A beer and liquor license for DANH Properties LLC (1011 Marinette Ave.) (all concurred)
• Recommend Common Council approve new tobacco, cigarette, and vaping retail license for DANH Properties LLC (1011 Marinette Ave.) (all concurred)
• Recommend Common Council approve six renewal licenses and deny Michael J. Ries’s renewal (all concurred)
• Recommend Common Council approve operator licenses for Kelly A. Angi, Cristy L. Haight, James D. Kessel, India M. Klein, Jacob T. Gamelin (all concurred)
• Recommend Common Council deny operator license for Krista J. Frenzel (all concurred)
• Recommend Common Council deny operator license for Niccole J. Spade (all concurred)

Finance & Insurance Committee

The committee approved the April 22 and June 3 meeting minutes and recommended the Common Council approve May 2025 expenditures. It accepted the city treasurer’s year‑to‑date FY2025 budget report through May. The committee recommended the Personnel & License Committee hire a part‑time IT specialist at $30 per hour for up to 200 hours with UES as a backup. No action was taken on the chapel roofing and garage siding repairs, and the committee discussed the lack of funding for future capital projects.

• Approved April 22 and June 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve May 2025 expenditures (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2025 budget report through May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended Personnel & License Committee hire part‑time IT specialist at $30/hr, max 200 hrs, contract with UES (unanimous)
• No action taken on chapel roofing and garage siding repairs (unanimous)
• Discussed funding shortfall for future capital items (no decision)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the minutes from the May 20 and June 3, 2025 meetings. No action was taken on the Hometown Hero banner request or the alley surface‑treatment policy. The Board voted to recommend that the Common Council approve pulverizing reconstruction for the nine listed alleys, with any additional alleys funded up to the budget limit. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

• Approved May 20 and June 3, 2025 Board minutes (9‑0)
• No action on Hometown Hero banner installation/removal
• No action on alley surface‑treatment policy; policy remains unchanged
• Recommended Common Council approve pulverizing reconstruction for nine alleys (8‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. The committee recommended that the Common Council approve the purchase of two handicap‑accessible portable restrooms for Red Arrow Park, costing $13,600 with a total budget limit of $20,000. No action was taken on the pocket‑wall item or on the remaining funds for Red Arrow Park. The meeting was adjourned at 4:26 PM.

• Approved April 21, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve purchase of two handicap‑accessible portable restrooms up to $20,000 (unanimous)
• No action taken on pocket‑wall improvement at Red Arrow Park
• No action taken on remaining funds for Red Arrow Park
• Adjourned meeting at 4:26 PM (unanimous)

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee approved the City of Marinette regular meeting minutes from May 19, 2025. No other actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 PM.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The committee approved the prior month’s meeting minutes. It recommended the Common Council approve the sale of two Forest Home Cemetery plots for $460,000. It denied the request to open all city roads to ATVs and UTVs. The meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM.

• Approved prior month meeting minutes (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve sale of two cemetery plots for $460,000 (all concurred)
• Denied request to open all city roads to ATVs and UTVs (all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 PM (all concurred)

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The commission elected Ken Keller as chairperson and Barb Kopish as secretary. It approved changes to the employee handbook, including a 20‑cent hourly wage adjustment for water staff. The commission also approved the May 12 minutes, agreed to submit the annual CMAR report, and adjourned the meeting.

• Elected Ken Keller as Chairperson (motion carried)
• Elected Barb Kopish as Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved employee handbook changes and 20‑cent wage adjustment (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 joint meeting (motion carried)
• Approved submission of the annual CMAR report (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Reviewed water and wastewater invoices (no vote required)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:29 pm (motion carried)

Finance & Insurance Committee

The Finance & Insurance Committee recommended that the Common Council approve the April 20 25 monthly expenditures. It accepted the City Treasurer’s year‑to‑date CY20 25 budget report through April 20 25. The committee also recommended writing off five uncollectible accounts receivable totaling $ 10,074.3 8. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommend Common Council approve April 20 25 monthly expenditures (unanimous)
• Accept City Treasurer’s year‑to‑date CY20 25 budget report through April 20 25 (unanimous)
• Recommend Common Council write off 5 uncollectible accounts receivable totaling $ 10,074.3 8 (unanimous)

Common Council

The council voted 9‑0 to withdraw the PFAS Equipment Project‑4699‑17 from the FY2025 Capital Works Fund Plan. It also approved the Division BMX agreement for the July 12, 2025 Logging & Heritage Festival, a professional services contract with Rock I LLC, and an engagement agreement with Booking House Inc. for a July 26, 2025 event at the Community Recreation Center. Additional actions included authorizing June 2025 expenditures, approving the April 2025 budget reports, writing off $10,074.38 in uncollectible receivables, and approving a slate of retail liquor, beer and tobacco license renewals for 2025‑2026.

• Withdraw PFAS Equipment Project‑4699‑17 from FY2025 CWFP (9‑0)
• Approve Division BMX agreement for 13th Annual Logging & Heritage Festival, July 12, 2025 (9‑0)
• Approve Contract for Professional Services with Rock I LLC (9‑0)
• Approve Engagement Agreement with Booking House Inc. for July 26, 2025 event at Community Recreation Center (9‑0)
• Authorize City Treasurer/Finance Director to pay June 2025 expenditures (9‑0)
• Approve April 2025 budget reports (9‑0)
• Write off uncollectible accounts receivable $10,074.38 (9‑0)
• Approve retail liquor, beer and tobacco license renewals for 2025‑2026 (9‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed a request to amend the 2020‑2040 Comprehensive Plan for tax parcel 251‑00015,000, changing its zoning from P‑1 Park District to M‑U Mixed Use District. After a series of unanimous findings, the commission voted to recommend that the Common Council approve the zoning amendment and the associated ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 PM.

• Recommended to Common Council approve zoning amendment for parcel 251-00015,000 from P-1 Park District to M-U Mixed Use District (unanimous)
• Recommended to Common Council approve the proposed ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:16 PM (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council met on May 29, 2025, to discuss moving City Hall because the elevator is out of compliance. The discussion was open and no formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM after a motion to adjourn.

Planning Commission

The Plan Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It recommended that the Common Council approve an amendment to MMC Section 465 concerning fences, retaining walls and hedges. The commission also approved a monument sign at 3100 Shore Drive, an illuminated sign at 3151 Woleske Road, and a commercial fence at 203 Russell Street, authorizing permits for each.

• Approved May 07, 2025 meeting minutes (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve amendment to MMC Section 465 (all concurred)
• Approved monument sign plan at 3100 Shore Drive and authorized permit (all concurred)
• Approved illuminated sign plan at 3151 Woleske Road and authorized permit (all concurred)
• Approved commercial fence plan at 203 Russell Street and authorized permit (all concurred)

Transportation Coordination Committee

The Transportation Coordination Committee approved the minutes from the 11/11/25 meeting unanimously. After discussion, the committee took no action on the shared‑ride taxi procurement process or on a recommendation for 2025 administrative services. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved 11/11/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Shared Ride Taxi procurement process
• No action taken on Administrative Services recommendation for 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous motion)

Personnel & License Committee

The Personnel & License Committee approved the April 22 minutes. It recommended the Common Council conditionally grant the listed retail liquor, beer and tobacco license renewals for 2025‑2026, pending state seller permits and tax compliance. The committee also recommended temporary Class B fermented malt beverage licenses for the Marinette Kiwanis boat race (June 6‑8) and Holy Family Parish picnic (August 17). Finally, it recommended approval of four new operator licenses and renewal of seventeen existing operator licenses, each contingent on required documentation.

• Approved April 22 minutes (2 abstain)
• Recommended conditional grant of listed retail liquor, beer and tobacco license renewals (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of temporary Class B fermented malt beverage license for Kiwanis boat race (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of temporary Class B fermented malt beverage license for Holy Family Parish picnic (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of four new operator licenses (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of seventeen operator license renewals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the minutes from the April 22 regular meeting and the May 6 special meeting, with all members concurring; Alderperson Oitzinger abstained from the May 6 minutes and Alderperson Klegin abstained from both. No action was taken on Mary Ihde’s Hometown Hero banner proposal, and the Board requested a design proposal at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 PM.

• Approved April 22 and May 6 meeting minutes (all concurred; Oitzinger abstained on May 6, Klegin abstained on both)
• Requested Mary Ihde submit a banner design proposal for the Hometown Hero banners (no action taken)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:24 PM

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee approved the regular meeting minutes from 4/21/25 after a motion and second, with all members concurring. The committee then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved 4/21/25 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The committee approved the Civic Affairs, Cemetery, Traffic & Lights Committee minutes from April 21, 2025. It recommended forwarding the Overhead Solutions bid for the cemetery garage roof ($11,204.57) to the Finance and Insurance Committee to verify funding. It also recommended forwarding the Overhead Solutions bid for the chapel roof ($15,925.58) to the same committee for funding review. The proposal to open all city streets to ATVs and UTVs was postponed pending additional crash data and a traffic study.

• Approved prior month committee minutes (04/21/2025)
• Recommended forwarding cemetery garage roof bid $11,204.57 to Finance & Insurance Committee
• Recommended forwarding chapel roof bid $15,925.58 to Finance & Insurance Committee
• Deferred discussion on opening all city roads to ATVs/UTVs (no action)

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 21, 2025 joint meeting. Elections for chairperson and secretary were postponed to next month. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 21, 2025 joint meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Chairperson election postponed (tabled)
• Secretary election postponed (tabled)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission conditionally approved a non‑illuminated business sign for Gignac's at 1919 Dunlap Ave and approved a lit sign for IronFit Studio at 1619 Golden Court. It also approved the site plan for a solar installation at 1601 University Drive. Finally, the commission recommended that the Common Council approve the sale of City‑owned vacant lot parcel #251-06863.000 for a small home.

• Conditionally approved Gignac's sign at 1919 Dunlap Ave (all concurred)
• Approved IronFit Studio sign at 1619 Golden Court (all concurred)
• Approved solar installation site plan at 1601 University Drive (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve sale of vacant lot parcel #251-06863.000 (all concurred)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (all concurred, Marx abstained)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works held its annual election. Ken Keller was nominated and, with no other nominations, was elected President for a one‑year term ending April 30, 2026. The motion was approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Ken Keller elected Board of Public Works President (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council voted 8‑0 to approve a contract with Boldt Construction for renovating the Armory and City Hall, pending attorney review. It also approved several contracts for the 13th Annual Logging & Heritage Festival, a maintenance agreement and a storm‑water agreement with Shore Drive Development, and two Memoranda of Understanding to acquire tax parcels from Marinette County. Additionally, the council authorized payment of May 2025 expenditures and approved the March 2025 budget reports.

• Approved Boldt Construction contract for Armory and City Hall renovation (8‑0)
• Approved agreement with Oz the Band for the 13th Annual Logging & Heritage Festival (8‑0)
• Approved Maintenance Agreement with Shore Drive Development, LLC (8‑0)
• Approved Storm Water Agreement with Shore Drive Development, LLC (8‑0)
• Approved MOU to acquire tax parcel 251‑06577.000 (1440 Garfield) from Marinette County (8‑0)
• Approved MOU to acquire tax parcel 251‑03036.000 (325 State St) from Marinette County (8‑0)
• Authorized advance payment of May 2025 expenditures (8‑0)
• Approved March 2025 budget reports (all concurred)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously moved to recommend the Common Council approve the Final Plat of Shipyard Estates Subdivision at 3100 and 3132 Shore Drive. It also unanimously recommended the Common Council approve the Final Plat of Maplehaven Subdivision on parcel 251-00161.003, the former Fleet Farm property. No other actions were taken.

• Recommend Common Council approve Shipyard Estates Final Plat (3100 & 3132 Shore Drive) – unanimous
• Recommend Common Council approve Maplehaven Final Plat (parcel 251-00161.003) – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Marinette Planning Commission held a special meeting on April 29, 2025, with a quorum present. Commissioners approved the preliminary plat for the Maplehaven Subdivision on the former Fleet Farm property. The approval was unanimous, and the meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Approved Preliminary Plat of Maplehaven Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Marinette Planning Commission held a special meeting on April 23, 2025. After review by Public Works, Water Utilities, Fire, and the Building Inspector, the commission approved the preliminary plat for Shipyard Estates at 3100 and 3132 Shore Drive, submitted by Shore Drive Development, LLC. The motion was made by Alderperson Skorik, seconded by Commissioner Heraly, and adopted unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 3:39 PM.

• Approved Preliminary Plat for Shipyard Estates (3100 & 3132 Shore Drive) – unanimous

Room Tax Commission

The commission accepted the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $10,000 grant for the Logging & Heritage Festival scheduled for July 12‑13, 2025 on Stephenson Island. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (all concurred)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Logging & Heritage Festival (all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting (all concurred)

Finance & Insurance Committee

The Finance & Insurance Committee approved the March 18 minutes and accepted the city’s year‑to‑date budget report. It recommended the Common Council approve March 2025 expenditures and a $7.300 software purchase agreement with Civic Systems. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 18, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve March 2025 expenditures (unanimous)
• Accepted City Treasurer’s year‑to‑date CY2025 budget report (unanimous)
• Recommended Common Council approve Software Purchase Agreement with Civic Systems for $7.300 (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board approved the minutes from the January 21, February 4, March 4 and April 2 meetings. It unanimously recommended that the Common Council approve Marinette County’s line‑striping proposal for $19,448.30. No action was taken on the Hometown Hero banner request or the alley surface‑treatment policy. The meeting was adjourned at 5:13 PM.

• Approved minutes from Jan 21, Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 2 meetings (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council approve line‑striping proposal for $19,448.30 (all concurred)
• No action taken on Hometown Hero banner installation request
• No action taken on alley surface‑treatment policy proposal
• Adjourned meeting at 5:13 PM (all concurred)

Public Safety & Code Enforcement Committee

The committee approved its regular meeting minutes. It recommended that the Common Council authorize the Police Department to solicit bids for a new K9 squad car. It directed the building inspector to begin issuing weekly citations to the owner of 706 Main St. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (all concurred)
• Recommended Common Council authorize police to solicit bids for new K9 squad car (all concurred)
• Amended agenda order to consider item #9 next (all concurred)
• Directed Building Inspector Demlow to start weekly citations for 706 Main St (all concurred)

Civic Affairs, Traffic & Lights & Cemetery

The committee approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. It voted to keep the guardrails at 2115 Riverside Avenue as recommended by the city engineer. It also approved having the city electrician replace three street lights at Stephenson Street and Dunlap Avenue with higher‑LED fixtures and directed the cemetery foreman and city clerk to obtain quotes for a new chapel roof and gutters.

• Approved prior month committee minutes (2/10/2025) (unanimous)
• Approved guardrails at 2115 Riverside Ave remain in place (unanimous)
• Approved city electrician to replace three street lights at Stephenson St. & Dunlap Ave with higher‑LED fixtures (unanimous)
• Directed cemetery foreman and city clerk to seek quotes for a new chapel roof and gutters and forward to Finance & Insurance

Water Utility & Wastewater Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 17, 2025 joint meeting. It authorized extending water and sanitary services to the Midwest Expansion parcel on West Cleveland Avenue and to the Tycore Built LLC parcel on Constellation Way, each pending final approval from the Planning Commission and City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 joint meeting (motion carried)
• Extended water and sanitary services to Midwest Expansion parcel #251-161.3-Maplehaven Subdivision, contingent on Planning Commission and City Council approval (motion carried)
• Extended water and sanitary services to Tycore Built LLC parcel #251-01159.004-Constellation Way, contingent on Planning Commission and City Council approval (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:44 pm (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously recommended that the Common Council schedule a public hearing on May 6, 2025 and then approve an ordinance to rezone a portion of Parcel 251‑00161.003 from the B‑4 Highway Business District to the R‑1 Single Family Residential District. The recommendation was based on findings that the proposed zoning aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and serves the public interest. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended to Common Council schedule public hearing May 6, 2025 and approve rezoning of Parcel 251-00161.003 from B-4 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:13 PM (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council elected Dorothy Kowalski as Council President by a majority silent ballot. Jeff Skorik was elected as the Council Representative on the Plan Commission with a unanimous 9‑aye vote. The Council approved Resolution 05‑2025 to renew annual surety bonds for city officials, voting 9‑0. It also approved Resolution 06‑2025 designating eleven banks as official depositories and naming the mayor and clerk as signatories, voting 9‑0.

• Elected Dorothy Kowalski as Common Council President (majority silent ballot)
• Elected Jeff Skorik as Common Council Representative on Plan Commission (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution 05‑2025 renewing annual surety bonds for city officials (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution 06‑2025 designating 11 financial institutions as city depositories and naming signatories (9‑0)

Common Council

The Common Council voted 9‑0 to approve a land exchange at no cost, requiring Mr. Mike Biehl to construct a standard gravel‑base alley and for both parties to share closing costs. The council also voted 9‑0 to purchase Fire Department Engine 101 from the City of Menominee for $39,000. Both actions were adopted during the annual sine die meeting.

• Approved land exchange at $0, contingent on gravel base alley (9-0)
• Approved purchase of Fire Engine 101 for $39,000 (9-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works moved and seconded unanimous recommendations for the Common Council to approve a street‑use permit for a June 7‑8, 2025 event, the sole bid for the Chip Seal Coat & Spray Patch project (total $121,661.70), a professional services agreement with Mead & Hunt not to exceed $3,455.00, and the 2024 Annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Report. All motions were approved without dissent.

• Recommend Common Council approve Street Use permit for June 7‑8, 2025 event (unanimous)
• Recommend Common Council approve Chip Seal Coat & Spray Patch Project No. 2025‑100, total $121,661.70 (unanimous)
• Recommend Common Council approve Mead & Hunt professional services agreement, max $3,455.00 (unanimous)
• Recommend Common Council approve 2024 Annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Report (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council voted 7‑2 to approve the sale of the former Fleet Farm property (Tax Parcel No. 251‑00161.003) for $325,000. The council also approved the purchase of 516 Bay View Court for $4,500, the B2B Motorsports event contract, and a contract with Boldt for the City Hall and Police Department renovation. Additional actions included authorizing April expenditures, approving a street‑use permit for an American Power Boat Association event, and adopting Ordinance No. 2540 on commercial building maintenance.

• Approved sale of former Fleet Farm property for $325,000 (7-2)
• Approved purchase of 516 Bay View Court for $4,500 (9-0)
• Approved B2B Motorsports event contract for June 6‑8, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved Boldt contract for City Hall and Police Department renovation (9-0)
• Authorized April 2025 expenditures (9-0)
• Approved street‑use permit for American Power Boat Association event June 7‑8, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved Chip Seal Coat & Spray Patch bid totaling $121,661.70 (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2540 amending commercial building maintenance requirements (9-0)

Common Council

The Common Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $10,150,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes (9 ayes, 0 nays). It also approved two Temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage licenses—one for Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy’s auction and another for the Marinette Menominee Area Youth Hockey Association’s tournament. No action was taken on the proposed land exchange of parcels #2511152.00‑6 and #251‑39125.00. The meeting adjourned at 4:42 PM.

• Approved Resolution No. 03‑2025 authorizing $10,150,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (9 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage license for Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy auction (all concurred)
• Approved Temporary Class "B" fermented malt beverage license for Marinette Menominee Area Youth Hockey Association tournament (all concurred)
• No action taken on land exchange of parcels #2511152.00‑6 and #251‑39125.00
• Adjourned meeting at 4:42 PM