{ "city": "Superior", "state": "MI", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/superiorwi.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-31", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-1379", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-1378", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-27", "body": "Golf Course Committee (Meets 4th Thursday as needed, at 11:00 a.m.)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-1377", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)", "headline": "Finance Committee to review fire contract, cell phones, broadband, landfill, humane society", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-1376", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-24", "body": "Plan Commission (Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)", "headline": "Plan Commission to review floodplain ordinance, DORA, grants, design guidelines", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-1375", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08242026-1375", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Public Safety Committee (Meets 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.)", "headline": "Committee to consider chicken limits, rooster ban, and new stop sign", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1374", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08202026-1374", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)", "headline": "Council to consider $2.46M design contract for North 28th Street project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-1372", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)", "headline": "HR Committee to vote on police, fire wage adjustments and job reclassifications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1370", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08172026-1370", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1371", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)", "headline": "Library board to review interlibrary loan policy and Lake Nebagamon branch agreement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1368", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08122026-1368", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Library Board (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month, except July, at 5:00 p.m.)", "headline": "Library Board to review 2027 budget process and committee assignments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1367", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08122026-1367", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Police and Fire Commission (Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4:45 p.m.)", "headline": "Police and Fire Commission August meeting canceled", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1369", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Wisconsin Point Committee (Meets as needed/quarterly)", "headline": "Wisconsin Point Committee to elect officers, discuss Allouez Bay and 50 Project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1365", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08112026-1365", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Public Works Committee (Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)", "headline": "Committee to weigh utility acquisition report, SS Meteor hull repair waiver", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1364", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08062026-1364", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)", "headline": "Council to vote on trail citations, alcohol licenses, and CHS lease assignments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1362", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-1362", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Committee of the Whole (Meets as needed)", "headline": "Superior committee to discuss 2027 budget proposals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1363", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Tourism Development Commission (Meets on the first Tuesday at 1PM)", "headline": "Commission to weigh $225K marketing plan for Blatnik Bridge closure", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1361", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-1361", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Public Art Commission", "headline": "Public Art Commission to award up to $37,625 in grants", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-1360", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board (Meets in June, July, and as needed)", "headline": "CDBG board to decide public service allocations, may close session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-1357", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07302026-1357", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Finance Committee (Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.)", "headline": "Finance Committee to negotiate Village fire contract, review budgets", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1358", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board (Meets in June, July, and as needed)", "headline": "CDBG board interviews five public service applicants", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1351", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07232026-1351", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)", "headline": "Tree board to elect officers, discuss invasive species plan and trail updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1356", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07232026-1356", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)", "headline": "Council to consider buying Banks Ave property for affordable housing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1355", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07212026-1355", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council (Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.)", "headline": "Council closed session on Walmart tax litigation settlement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1350", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Licenses & Fees Committee (Meets as needed, often on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.)", "headline": "Committee to weigh trail citation ordinance and outdoor alcohol license changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1354", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-1354", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Human Resources Committee (Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.)", "headline": "HR Committee to vote on police sergeant, fire chief pay raises", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1353", "minutes_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07202026-1353", "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meets as needed/quarterly)", "headline": "Urban Forestry Tree Board July meeting cancelled", "summary": "The Urban Forestry Tree Board meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been cancelled. No business items are listed for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1348", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.superiorwi.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }