Superior roundup: Tourism grants approved, police exam plan adopted, utility acquisition vote ahead
The Tourism Development Commission approved partial funding for the Rotary Dragon Boat grant and increased support for the St. Louis River Rendezvous, while the Police and Fire Commission unanimously adopted a new Police Officer Exam Plan and confirmed three officers' probation completions. Several consequential items — including a potential utility acquisition referendum and a $31,345 police software contract — are on the agenda for the coming week.
Tourism Development Commission — June 23
The Commission elected Lindsey Graskey as Chair and Nick Ledin as Vice Chair. Members approved the June 2, 2026 minutes and acted on several grants:
- Released $6,000 of a requested $15,000 Rotary Dragon Boat grant, pending a marketing plan.
- Increased the St. Louis River Rendezvous grant by $500 to cover additional signage.
- Approved SWIM drone footage production via Cost Breakdown Option B.
Police and Fire Commission — June 24
The Commission elected officers unanimously: Tom Johnson as president, Akela Lloyd as vice president, and Ed Anderson as press spokesperson. Members also unanimously approved corrected April 8 meeting minutes, bundled approvals of probation completions for Pfister, Snyder, and Kolquist along with command staff changes, and the Police Officer Exam Plan.
Golf Course Committee — June 25
The committee unanimously approved April 23 minutes and elected Barb Hoag as Chair and Troy Clark as Vice-Chair. The committee reviewed progress on an irrigation system RFP, targeting a July 15 release and 2027 completion. Marketing efforts showed growth, and the course remains $32,000 ahead of budget despite fewer rounds.
Finance Committee — June 23
Agenda items included a review of library utility costs using 2021–2026 data, General Fund 2025 and 2026 expenditure versus budget analysis, an ARPA Fund budget review, the Nemadji Golf Course May 2026 financial report, and an insurance update regarding vehicle coverage and police pursuits. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Public Works Committee — July 2
The regularly scheduled July 2 meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Coming up
- **Tourism Development Commission — July 6, 1 p.m.** Will consider a $2,000 sponsorship for the Superior/South Shore Winter Guide cover presence and a proposed monthly On-Location Content Capture Allowance of $100–$200 for tourism marketing. Also on the agenda: the 2026 Sponsorship Application Form, a Gotta Be Superior Digital Asset Management update, visitor guide updates, and a financial review.
- **City Council — July 7, 6:30 p.m.** Will vote on a $31,345.00 contract for Julota police case management software and Ordinance O26-4430 prohibiting the keeping of roosters. Other items include Ordinance O26-4429 adding a two-way stop at Oakes Avenue and North 22nd Street, relocation of the August 11 Primary polling place for Precinct 3 to Northwood Technical College, and new retail tobacco and liquor licenses for WI Cstore at 311 and 406 Belknap Street.
- **Liability Claims Committee — July 8.** Will review six pending liability claims (#26-08 through #26-12) in closed session with legal counsel, then reconvene to announce decisions. No claim amounts or details are provided in the agenda.
- **Public Works Committee — July 8, 5 p.m.** Will discuss and recommend action on a Raftelis report evaluating the potential acquisition of Superior Water, Light & Power utilities, including a recommendation for a public referendum and meeting schedules. New business includes an amendment to the Electrical Services Contract with Benson Electric Company, a modification of Ordinance 34-73 to expand commercial plan review authority, a contract award to Redline Plan Review, and discussion of hauled waste charges under Ordinance 114-62(e).
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Tourism Commission releases $6,000 Dragon Boat grant; City Council to weigh $31,345 police software and rooster ban
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