City of Superior

The Liability Claims Committee meeting commenced following roll call and a unanimous vote to proceed. Following the approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a claimant appeared to speak regarding Claim #25-20. The committee then moved into a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(g) for conferring with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy. Upon reconvening in open session, the committee announced decisions on several claims: Claim #25-20 (Jasen T. Bruzek) and claims #25-21, #25-23, #25-01, and #26-02 were denied. Claim #25-22 (Brightspeed c/o The Claims Center, LLC) was approved for payment of $356.60 in exchange for a release of claims. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

The agenda for the Regular Common Council Meeting included a public hearing regarding Community Development needs and Fair Housing Choice, and a presentation from the Museums Director and Manager. Committee recommendations covered several areas: Human Resources recommended filling a Student Worker/Intern position in IT and updating the Non-Union Salary and Benefits Policy regarding compensatory time payout upon separation. The Public Works Committee recommended approving an ordinance to create a division for Lead Service Line Replacement, purchasing playground structures for Hammond Park, and waiving bid requirements to purchase garbage carts. The Licenses and Fees Committee recommended removing the license requirement for coin-operated amusement devices. The Wisconsin Point Committee recommended accepting $100,000.00 in EPA grant funding for a Cultural Connections trail project. New business included confirming a Chief Building Inspector effective July 6, 2026, approving liquor and beer licenses for Port Town Tavern, setting a public hearing for the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), authorizing a Municipal Flood Control Grant application for flood mitigation along Faxon Creek, approving ordinance amendments for accessible parking zones, and approving the issuance and sale of $10,000,000.00 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026A. A contract was also approved for a community air monitoring project with reimbursement.

The committee meeting included Police and Fire Department Updates. A discussion was held regarding the towing and disposal of large vehicles, trailers, and boats, which was held in committee. New business involved discussing an intersection and wayfinding concern at North 51st Street and Hammond Avenue, leading to a motion to approve a two-way stop going North and South on Hammond Avenue contingent upon property owners adding a third stop sign on North 51st Street.

The meeting addressed the Snow Angels Program, where an update was given and follow-up was assigned to City of Spokane (COS) Baker regarding DTA bus stop clearing responsibilities. An update was also provided on the Division of Vocation Rehab Waitlist Program. Discussions were held regarding edits to the Commission By-Laws and the One Pager document, both of which COS Baker will bring to the next meeting. The Treasurer's Report indicated no changes to the account balances.

The meeting addressed several items under New and Old Business. Key discussions included an update on the Schafers Beach project, noting that the final design will be less intricate than the original proposal, with a budget of $5,000 for materials. The committee also reviewed the status of the Visitor Use Assessment, with data compilation ongoing and presentations scheduled for March. Furthermore, the funding and timeline for the Wisconsin Point Management Plan were discussed, specifically regarding a grant submission to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for developing a fire management plan, which may commence in fall 2026. Updates were also provided on the cultural fire exhibit and the Wisconsin Resiliency Study, which has experienced timeline extensions due to the Army Corps. Recurring business included updates on the 44th Avenue East Dock project, for which an architectural firm contract is anticipated by early April, and an EPA grant awarded for interpretive signage and trail spaces.