Superior, MI

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

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

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

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

The Superior Finance Committee is meeting to review several ongoing financial matters, including the Village of Superior fire protection contract, cell phone costs, broadband financial statements, landfill rates, and the Humane Society contract. They will also discuss property tax transparency, reserve and debt analyses, and audited financial statements. The agenda includes potential closed sessions for negotiating the fire and humane society contracts.

• Village of Superior Fire Protection Contract (possible closed session)
• Cell phone audit: 100 devices, 15 accounts, avg $37.62/device
• Connect Superior Broadband financial statements
• Landfill rates and DNR escrow account
• 2025 audited financial statements by Baker Tilly

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

The Superior Plan Commission will review and make recommendations on several items, including a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) ordinance, small business grants for Superior Tavern and Flow Studio, a floodplain ordinance update, Downtown Superior Design Guidelines, and a Community Land Trust Program framework. The commission will also hear reports from the Planning & Development Director and Housing Coordinator.

• Review and approve Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) ordinance and resolution
• Small business grant applications: Superior Tavern, Flow Studio
• Recommend public hearing for October 6, 2026, to replace Article VII (Floodplains) in Zoning Code
• Review Downtown Superior Design Guidelines
• Discuss Community Land Trust Program design and framework

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

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and consider limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl per residence, setting housing/enclosure specifications, and prohibiting roosters within city limits. They will also discuss safety and traffic concerns in the Billings Park area (Garfield and 21st St, Wyoming and 21st St) and recommend adding a two-way stop at East 7th Street and 10th Avenue East. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, department updates, and confirming the next meeting date.

• Discussion on limiting chickens, fowl, and waterfowl per residence
• Discussion on housing/enclosure specifications for fowl and waterfowl
• Discussion on prohibiting roosters within city limits
• Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns (Garfield and 21st St, Wyoming and 21st St)
• Recommendation to approve two-way stop at East 7th Street and 10th Avenue East

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

The Superior Common Council will consider several Public Works Committee recommendations, including awarding a $2.46 million engineering design contract for the North 28th Street Grade Separation Project, waiving bidding for SS Meteor hull repairs, and approving 2026 hot mix asphalt proposals. The council will also act on a resolution related to water utility acquisition and several liquor license applications. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and committee reports.

• Award engineering design contract for North 28th Street Grade Separation Project to SRF Consulting Group, not to exceed $2,464,037
• Waive bidding and award SS Meteor hull repair to Fraser Shipyards for $29,900
• Approve 2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Proposals
• Publish resolution relating to water utility acquisition
• Amend premises for special event licenses for Main Club and Superior Flame Night Club for Pride events

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

The Human Resources Committee will consider several personnel matters, including wage adjustments for police sergeants and fire chiefs, updates to job descriptions, a reclassification, and an intern extension. These items were held from previous meetings and are up for potential action.

• Adjust wage placement of Police Sergeants to Grade K
• Adjust wage placement of Battalion Chiefs to Grade M and Assistant Fire Chief to Grade O effective Oct 1, 2026
• Approve updated job descriptions for IT System Analyst, Building Permit Technician, Fleet Manager, and Battalion Chief
• Reclassify Assistant Building Permit Technician to Building Permit Technician
• Extend GIS Intern position through May 31, 2027

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

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

The Superior Public Library Board's Policy & Bylaws Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on a draft interlibrary loan policy and updates to the Lake Nebagamon branch library agreement. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 20, 2026 meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with remote participation available via Teams.

• Draft of new Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Draft of Lake Nebagamon branch library agreement updates
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting

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

The Superior Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, receive updates from the director on services and the 2027 budget process, and hear reports from the Friends of the Library and the SPL Foundation. The board will also review committee assignments for 2026-2027. No unfinished business is listed, and the agenda is largely routine.

• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026 meeting
• Approval of bills and financial report for June & July 2026
• Update on 2027 budget process
• Review of 2026-2027 committees and membership preferences
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

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

The August 12, 2026, Police and Fire Commission meeting has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026. No business items are listed for this date.

• Meeting canceled for August 12, 2026
• Next meeting set for September 9, 2026

Wisconsin Point Committee (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Wisconsin Point Committee will hold a regular meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to discuss updates on Allouez Bay, including Alternative 3, and the Wisconsin Point 50 Project. The agenda also includes updates on the Fire Management Plan, Schafers Beach, 44th Avenue East Dock, and the Cultural Connection Project, as well as funding and timeline discussions for the Wisconsin Point Management Plan. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 204 of the Government Center.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion on Allouez Bay Alternative 3
• Discussion on Wisconsin Point 50 Project
• Update on Fire Management Plan
• Update on Schafers Beach

The committee approved the May 12, 2026 minutes and re-elected Tom Bridge as Chair and Mike Herrick as Vice-Chair. Updates were provided on Allouez Bay restoration, the Wisconsin Point 50 project, the Fire Management Plan, and other ongoing initiatives, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Sandok Baker, second by Danz)
• Re-elected Tom Bridge as Chair (motion by Herrick, second by Danz)
• Re-elected Mike Herrick as Vice-Chair (motion by Bridge, second by Sandok Baker)

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

The Public Works Committee will discuss and make recommendations on acquiring Superior Water, Light & Power utilities, including referendum and public meeting schedules, and review hauled waste charges. They will also consider waiving bidding for SS Meteor hull repairs at $29,900, approve hot mix asphalt proposals, and award an engineering design contract for the North 28th Street Grade Separation Project.

• Recommendation to waive bidding and award SS Meteor hull repair to Fraser Shipyards for $29,900
• Discussion and recommendation on Raftelis Financial Consultants report on acquiring Superior Water, Light & Power utilities
• Discussion on Ordinance 114-62(e) Hauled Waste Charges, including rate alternatives
• Recommendation to approve 2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Proposals
• Recommendation to award Engineering Design Contract for North 28th Street Grade Separation Project to SRF Consulting Group

The Public Works Committee approved placing a non-binding referendum on the April 6, 2027 ballot asking whether the city should transition to a community-owned water utility if the Public Service Commission determines the purchase cost is within the city's financial means. The committee also approved waiving bidding requirements for the SS Meteor hull repair, awarding the work to Fraser Shipyards for $29,900, and approved the 2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Proposals and the engineering design contract for the North 28th Street Grade Separation Project. The committee deferred indefinitely any decision on hauled waste charges.

• Approved water utility acquisition referendum for April 2027 ballot
• Approved waiving bidding requirements for SS Meteor hull repair, awarded to Fraser Shipyards at $29,900
• Approved 2026 Hot Mix Asphalt Proposals
• Awarded engineering design contract for North 28th Street Grade Separation Project to SRF Consulting Group
• Held item on hauled waste charges indefinitely

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

The Superior Common Council will consider several recommendations from its committees, including updates to the nepotism and disciplinary policies, a new seasonal finance intern position, and an ordinance giving police and parks officials authority to issue citations on designated trails. The council will also vote on a conditional outdoor alcohol license for Port Town Tavern, multiple special event license amendments, and resolutions related to CHS, Inc. projects. Several new alcohol and tobacco licenses are on the agenda, including for Fairlawn Mansion and President's Bar & Liquor.

• Approve updated Nepotism policy (#04.06c) and Disciplinary Actions policy (#16.01)
• Approve permanent seasonal Finance Intern Position
• Approve O26-4433, adding Code Section 90-360 for trail citations by Police Chief and/or Parks & Recreation Director
• Conditionally approve Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License for Port Town Tavern at 1318 Tower Avenue
• Approve R26-13884 and R26-13885, resolutions for CHS, Inc. lease assignments

Committee of the Whole (Meets as needed)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 General Fund and Capital Improvement Budget Proposals. The agenda includes a list of department head budget requests, such as police body cameras, park improvements, and public works projects. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Police: Axon cameras, $1.4 million over 5 years
• Parks: Barker's Island Fishing Pier, Gouge Park Super Expansion, Osaugie Trail Paving
• Public Works: MSB Phase II Final Engineering, N 21st Street, 28th Street Viaduct
• Historic Properties: Meteor Stabilization, Fairlawn Parking Lot + EV Charger
• Fire: Permanent Fire Staff Increase (SAFER), Fire Marshal

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

The Superior Tourism Development Commission will consider several funding requests, including a $9,000 sponsorship for Dragon Boats 2026, a $10,000 marketing grant and $2,000 sponsorship for the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 435, and a $78,910 funding request for the Mission Marge Project. The commission will also discuss and potentially approve a 3-year, $225,000 marketing contract in anticipation of the Blatnik Bridge closure in 2027, and hear a presentation on bridge updates. Other items include approving SWIM Fall drone footage and routine business.

• Sponsorship application from Superior Rotary for Dragon Boats 2026 ($9,000)
• Marketing grant application from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 435 ($10,000)
• Sponsorship application from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 435 ($2,000)
• 3-year allocation of $75,000/year ($225,000 total) for marketing contract/communication plan for Blatnik Bridge closure
• Funding request for Mission Marge Project ($78,910)

The Tourism Development Commission approved a $9,000 sponsorship for Superior Rotary's Dragon Boats 2026, a $1,750 marketing grant and $1,000 sponsorship for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 435, and $5,925 for SWIM Fall Drone Footage from the 2027 contingency fund. Two larger items—the Mission Marge Project ($78,910) and a 3-year marketing contract for the Blatnik Bridge closure ($225,000 total)—were held for the September meeting. No action was taken on other agenda items.

• Approved $9,000 sponsorship for Superior Rotary Dragon Boats 2026 (Ledin motion, Radke and Slay abstained)
• Approved $1,750 marketing grant for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 435 (Meyer motion)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 435 (Meyer motion)
• Approved $5,925 for SWIM Fall Drone Footage from 2027 contingency fund (Slay motion)
• Held Mission Marge Project funding request ($78,910) for September meeting
• Held 3-year marketing contract for Blatnik Bridge closure ($225,000 total) for September meeting
• Approved July 6, 2026 minutes (Slay motion)
• Confirmed next meeting for September 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will review six grant applications requesting a total of $37,625, including a $10,000 request from Vision Superior and a $9,660 request from Time Arc Theater. They will also discuss a downtown garbage can art proposal from the Parks Department. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and financial updates.

• Grant applications: Nordic Handcraft Workshop Series ($3,500), Vision Superior ($10,000), St. Louis River Rendezvous ($6,000), Strike for Dickie! A Musical ($9,660), Victorian Séance Experience ($2,500), Regional Creative Industries Summit Scholarship ($5,965)
• Downtown garbage can art proposal from Parks Dept.
• Previous grant recipient updates
• Financial report

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

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly vote on CDBG Public Service Allocations. The board may enter closed session to deliberate on the allocations, then reconvene in open session to act. They will also consider a procedural change to hold closed sessions directly after interview sessions starting in 2027.

• CDBG Public Service Allocations discussion and possible action
• Possible closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) for competitive or bargaining reasons
• Proposal to hold closed sessions directly after interview sessions beginning in 2027
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting

The CDBG Advisory Board approved the 2027 public service allocations as read aloud and attached, totaling $90,000 across five organizations. The board also approved holding future closed sessions directly after interview sessions starting in 2027. The meeting was brief and included a closed session for discussion.

• Approved 2027 CDBG public service allocations totaling $90,000
• Approved holding closed session directly after interview session beginning in 2027
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting

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

The Superior Finance Committee will discuss and potentially enter closed session to negotiate the Village of Superior Fire Protection Contract and the Humane Society of Douglas County Contract. They will also review financial statements for the library, Connect Superior broadband, Barker's Island Marina, and 2026 Tax Increment District budgets, along with recurring items like the June check register and ARPA fund review.

• Village of Superior Fire Protection Contract negotiation (closed session possible)
• Humane Society of Douglas County Contract negotiation (closed session possible)
• 2026 Tax Increment District (TID) Budgets & Appropriations
• Barker's Island Marina Financial Statements
• June 2026 Check Register

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

The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board is meeting to interview five applicants for public service funding. The board will also approve minutes from its July 31, 2025 meeting. This is a decision-making step in allocating CDBG funds to local service providers.

• Interviews: NWCSA – Homeless Services
• Interviews: NWCSA – Supportive Housing
• Interviews: Harbor House Crisis Shelter
• Interviews: Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse
• Interviews: Just Kids Dental

The CDBG Advisory Board approved the minutes from its July 31, 2025 meeting and conducted interviews with five public service agencies applying for Community Development Block Grant funding. No funding decisions were made during this meeting; the interviews were part of the application review process.

• Approved CDBG Advisory Board minutes from July 31, 2025 (motion by Herrick, seconded by Lemieux, carried)
• Conducted interviews with five public service applicants: Northwest Wisconsin Community Services Agency (Homeless Services and Supportive Services), Harbor House Crisis Shelter, Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, and Just Kids Dental

Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Urban Forestry Tree Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, electing a chair and vice-chair, and receiving updates on the invasive species management plan for the municipal forest, the Superior Trails/COGGS trail project, and the Rights of Nature Wisconsin Initiative. They will also discuss the Arbor Day celebration and a tree planting at the Princess Theater. The board has advisory powers only and will not take binding action.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on RFP for Invasive Species Management Plan for SMF (preliminary estimate $51,600 from Inter-Fluve)
• Update on Superior Trails/COGGS trail plan linking Osaugie Trail to municipal forest
• Update on Arbor Day Celebration/Heritage Tree Program
• Princess Theater Tree Planting

The board approved the April 16, 2026 minutes and re-elected Ruth Ludwig as Chair and Richard Kaufman as Vice-Chair. It discussed but took no final action on expanding board membership, the COGGS trail project, and the Princess Theater tree planting, which remains on hold due to funding. The next meeting is set for October 15, 2026.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (motion by Nelson, second by Olson)
• Re-elected Ruth Ludwig as Chair (motion by Nelson, second by Olson)
• Elected Richard Kaufman as Vice-Chair (motion by Quené, second by Northrup)
• Agreed to further investigate Rights of Nature Wisconsin initiative (educational only)
• Tabled decision on board size increase until next meeting

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

The Superior Common Council will vote on several committee recommendations, including purchasing a property at 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000 using the Affordable Housing Fund, approving contracts for electrical services, building plan review, and broadband installation, and granting two small business awards. The council will also consider a new beer license, property transfers, and a traffic ordinance amendment.

• Purchase of 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000 from Affordable Housing Fund
• Amendment to Electrical Services Agreement with Benson Electric Company
• One-year Professional Services Agreement with Redline Plan Review, LLC
• Broadband fiber installation for North End Fire Hall, $44,428.00
• Small business grants: La Peinado Salon and Spa LLC and Up North DeCaro Superior, $20,000 each

The Superior City Council approved several contracts, grants, and ordinances, including the purchase of 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000 from the Affordable Housing Fund, two $20,000 small business grants, and a $44,428 fiber installation for the North End Fire Hall. All motions carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved purchase of 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000 from Affordable Housing Fund
• Approved $20,000 grant for La Peinado Salon and Spa LLC at 2802 Tower Avenue
• Approved $20,000 grant for Up North DeCaro Superior at 1106 Tower Avenue
• Approved $44,428 broadband fiber installation for North End Fire Hall via Hanco Utilities
• Approved Amendment V to Electrical Services Agreement with Benson Electric Company
• Approved ordinance allowing Building Inspection Division to request delegation for commercial building review
• Approved one-year Professional Services Agreement with Redline Plan Review, LLC
• Approved Class B beer license for Douglas County Historical Society at 1101 John Avenue

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

The Superior Common Council will hold a closed session to confer with legal counsel about ongoing tax litigation with Walmart for the year 2025 and to consider potential settlement parameters. The session is authorized under Wisconsin Statute for discussing litigation strategy. The council may reconvene into open session afterward to take action if needed.

• Closed session to discuss tax litigation with Walmart (year 2025)
• Consideration of potential settlement parameters
• Possible reconvening into open session for action

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

The Licenses and Fees Committee will consider an ordinance adding trail and route violations to the city's citation enforcement list, with a $50 deposit, and will review the outdoor alcohol consumption and sidewalk café license processes. The committee will also consider a new outdoor alcohol license for Port Town Tavern at 1318 Tower Avenue. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and the city clerk's report.

• Ordinance amending City Code Section 1-14 to add Section 90-360 (designated trails/routes) to citation-enforceable sections, with $50 deposit and enforcement by police chief and parks & recreation director
• New Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License for Port Town Tavern, 1318 Tower Avenue
• Discussion on merging sidewalk café licensing into outdoor alcohol consumption license
• Review of City Code Chapter 14, Section 14-58 (outdoor alcohol premises) and Chapter 74, Article X (sidewalk café license)
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting

The committee approved an ordinance amendment assigning citation authority for designated trails and routes, and approved a new Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License for Port Town Tavern with specific premises conditions. Two license process and ordinance review items were held in committee for further discussion. The meeting also included a report from the City Clerk on alcohol license processes and applications, which was received and filed.

• Approved ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 1, Section 1-14 for citation authority on designated trails and routes
• Approved Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License for Port Town Tavern, 1318 Tower Avenue, with conditions limiting premises to rear area 18 ft by 10 1/8 ft, excluding concrete section to the north
• Held in committee review of Outdoor Alcohol Consumption License (Section 14-58) and Sidewalk Café License (Article X) processes
• Received and filed City Clerk report on alcohol license non-renewal process and new applications

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

The Human Resources Committee will consider several personnel matters, including wage adjustments for police sergeants and fire officials, approval of updated policies on nepotism and disciplinary actions, and creation of a seasonal finance intern position. They will also discuss council compensation modernization and receive reports from the Library Board and monthly personnel report.

• Approve updated policy #04.06c – Nepotism
• Approve updated policy #16.01 – Disciplinary Actions
• Adjust wage placement of all Police Sergeants to Grade K
• Adjust wage placement of Battalion Chiefs to Grade M and Assistant Fire Chief to Grade O effective Oct 1, 2026
• Approve permanent seasonal Finance Intern Position

The Human Resources Committee approved updated policies on nepotism and disciplinary actions, and approved a permanent seasonal Finance Intern position. It held several items until August, including wage adjustments for Police Sergeants, Battalion Chiefs, and the Assistant Fire Chief, as well as a discussion on council compensation. The committee also received and filed Library Board items and the monthly personnel report.

• Approved updated policy #04.06c – Nepotism (motion carried)
• Approved updated policy #16.01 – Disciplinary Actions (motion carried)
• Approved permanent seasonal Finance Intern Position (motion carried)
• Held Police Sergeant wage adjustment request until August (motion carried)
• Held Battalion Chief and Assistant Fire Chief wage adjustment request until August (motion carried)
• Held Council Compensation Modernization discussion until August (motion carried)
• Received and filed Library Board items (job description, reclassification, minutes)
• Received and filed monthly personnel report for June 2026

Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)

The Urban Forestry Tree Board meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for July 16, 2026

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

The Public Safety Committee will discuss limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl per residence and setting housing/enclosure specifications, continuing from a prior meeting. They will also discuss traffic safety concerns at Central Park and Billings Park areas, and recommend approval of a $44,428 contract with Hanco Utilities for fiber installation at the North End Fire Station. The meeting includes police and fire department updates and routine business.

• Discussion on limiting chickens, fowl, and waterfowl per residence
• Discussion on specifications for fowl and waterfowl housing and enclosures
• Traffic safety concerns at 10th Ave E and 7th St, 10th Ave E and 6th St, 11th Ave E and 6th St
• Traffic safety concerns at Garfield and 21st St, Wyoming and 21st St
• Recommendation to approve $44,428 contract with Hanco Utilities for North End Fire Station fiber installation

The Public Safety Committee approved a $44,428 contract with Hanco Utilities for fiber installation at the North End Fire Station, forwarding it to the full City Council. All other agenda items—including chicken limits, fowl housing specs, and traffic safety discussions—were held in committee until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $44,428 Hanco Utilities contract for North End Fire Station fiber installation, forwarded to City Council
• Held chicken/fowl limit discussion in committee until next meeting
• Held fowl housing/enclosure specifications in committee until next meeting
• Held Central Park traffic safety discussion in committee until next meeting
• Held Billings Park traffic safety discussion in committee until next meeting

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

The Superior Plan Commission will review two small business grant applications, consider an ordinance for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, and act on a City Council referral to prohibit roosters. It will also review the purchase of a home at 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and director reports.

• Small Business Grant applications: La Peinado Salon and Spa LLC and Up North DeCaro Superior
• Review and approve Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area Ordinance and Resolution
• Referred from City Council: O26-4430, ordinance to create Section 22-69 – Roosters Prohibited
• Review and approve home purchase at 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000.00
• Zoning Code Update discussion

The Plan Commission approved a $240,000 purchase of a home at 1903 Banks Avenue using Affordable Housing Fund money for the Community Land Trust Program. It also approved two small business grants and referred a proposed rooster ban back to the Public Safety Committee. A proposed Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area was held for further discussion.

• Approved purchase of 1903 Banks Avenue for $240,000 from Affordable Housing Fund
• Approved small business grants for La Peinado Salon and Spa LLC and Up North DeCaro Superior
• Referred rooster prohibition ordinance back to Public Safety Committee
• Held Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area discussion until next meeting

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

The Communications & Information Technology Committee will review and recommend to the Common Council two items: an amendment to the WIN, LLC network management services agreement that reduces costs and extends the term, and a memorandum of understanding with Duluthian Networks for free public Wi-Fi on city-owned properties. The committee will also receive an update on ConnectSuperior. The meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Government Center Room 270.

• Review and recommend to Council: WIN, LLC Master Service Agreement Amendment for Network Operations Services
• Review and recommend to Council: MOU with Duluthian Networks for Free Public Wi-Fi
• ConnectSuperior update
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2026

The Communications & Information Technology Committee approved two items to recommend to the City Council: an amendment to the WIN, LLC Master Service Agreement for network operations services, extending the contract from 24 to 48 months, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Duluthian Networks for free public Wi-Fi at city-owned properties, available during park hours. The committee also received an update on the ConnectSuperior project, including a two-part build planned for 2027 and 2028.

• Approved WIN, LLC Master Service Agreement amendment for network operations services (motion by Dusek, second by Lindberg, carried)
• Approved MOU with Duluthian Networks for free public Wi-Fi (motion by Lindberg, second by Dusek, carried)
• Approved January 15, 2026 CIT Committee minutes (motion by Dusek, second by Lindberg, carried)

Liability Claims Committee (Meets as needed)

The Liability Claims Committee will meet to review and act on seven liability claims against the city. After a public portion for roll call, minutes, and claimant comments, the committee will enter closed session to discuss the claims, then reconvene to announce its decisions.

• Review of claims #26-08 through #26-14, including USAA General Indemnity Company, Mark Kinblom, Amy Renoos, Kristin Charles, Richard Doolittle, Okechukwu Ukwu, and Glen Heytens et al.
• Closed session under Wisconsin Statute § 19.85(g) for legal strategy regarding litigation
• Public comment opportunity for claimants

The committee met and, after a closed session, approved one claim for $7,414.84, denied five claims, and received and filed one claim. All decisions were unanimous except one denial with two abstentions.

• Approved Claim #26-08 for $7,414.84 in exchange for signed release (unanimous)
• Denied Claim #26-09 (Mark Kinblom) (unanimous)
• Denied Claim #26-10 (Amy Renoos) (unanimous)
• Denied Claim #26-11 (Kristin Charles) (unanimous)
• Denied Claim #26-12 (Richard Doolittle) (unanimous)
• Denied Claim #26-14 (Glen Heytens et al.) (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Received and filed Claim #26-13 (Okechukwu Ukwu) (unanimous)

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

The Police and Fire Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on August 12, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled for July 8, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026