Tourism Commission releases $6,000 Dragon Boat grant; City Council to weigh $31,345 police software and rooster ban
The Superior Tourism Development Commission on June 23 authorized the release of $6,000 from a requested $15,000 Rotary Dragon Boat grant and added $500 to the St. Louis River Rendezvous grant for additional signage, the most significant financial decisions among recent city board meetings. The commission also elected new officers, while the Police and Fire Commission and Golf Course Committee filled leadership posts.
Tourism Development Commission
Commission members elected Lindsey Graskey as chair and Nick Ledin as vice chair. They approved the June 2 minutes, then voted to release $6,000 of the $15,000 Dragon Boat grant pending submission of a marketing plan. The St. Louis River Rendezvous grant was increased by $500 to cover extra signage. Commissioners also gave the green light to SWIM drone footage production under Cost Breakdown Option B.
Police and Fire Commission
The commission unanimously elected Tom Johnson as president, Akela Lloyd as vice president and Ed Anderson as press spokesperson. After approving corrected minutes from April 8, members bundled and approved probation completions for Pfister, Snyder and Kolquist alongside command staff changes. The Police Officer Exam Plan was also approved, with all votes unanimous.
Golf Course Committee
Barb Hoag was elected chair and Troy Clark vice chair, both unanimous. The committee approved April 23 minutes and reviewed progress on an irrigation system request for proposals (RFP), targeting a July 15 release and 2027 completion. Marketing reports showed growth, and the course remains $32,000 ahead of budget despite fewer rounds played.
Coming up
Superior residents and stakeholders have several meetings to watch in the next two weeks.
July 6 – Tourism Development Commission (1 p.m.): The commission will discuss a $2,000 sponsorship for the Superior/South Shore Winter Guide cover presence and a proposed monthly On-Location Content Capture Allowance of $100 to $200 for tourism marketing. A 2026 sponsorship application form and updates on digital asset management and visitor guides are also on the agenda.
July 7 – City Council (6:30 p.m.): Councilors will vote on a $31,345 contract for Julota police case management software and an ordinance (O26-4430) prohibiting the keeping of roosters. Other items include a two-way stop at Oakes Avenue and North 22nd Street, relocating the Precinct 3 polling place to Northwood Technical College for the Aug. 11 primary, and new retail tobacco and liquor licenses for WI Cstore at 311 and 406 Belknap Street.
July 8 – Liability Claims Committee (time not specified): The committee will meet in closed session to review six pending liability claims against the city, then reconvene in public to announce decisions. Claimants include USAA General Indemnity Co. on behalf of Kevin and Jocelyn Meredith, Mark Kinblom, Amy Renoos, Kristin Charles, and Richard Doolittle.
July 8 – Public Works Committee (5 p.m.): Discussion will center on a Raftelis report evaluating a potential acquisition of Superior Water, Light & Power utilities and a recommended public referendum schedule. The committee will also consider an amendment to an electrical services contract with Benson Electric Company, modification of Ordinance 34-73 to expand delegated authority for commercial plan review, and award of a contract to Redline Plan Review for commercial plan review. Hauled waste charges under Ordinance 114-62(e) will be discussed.
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