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City of Marinette · Marinette County · meeting of Jul 6, 2026 · Minutes
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SPECIAL PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FROM JULY 06 , 20 26
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1. Mayor Genisot , called the special meeting of the City of Marinette Plan Commission to order at
3 :3 0 PM in Co uncil Chambers , in Marinette City Hall, 1905 Hall Ave.
2. O n roll call the following attendance was recorded;
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Genisot , Alderperson Skorik , Public Works
Director/City Engineer Miller, Commissioners Minzlaff, Lang, Marx and Polzin .
ABSENT & EXCUSED: None .
OTHERS PRESENT : City Attorney Gagan , Alderpersons Kowalski, Mikutowski & Karban,
Peter Noppenberg, Martha Karban, Doug Oitzinger, Finance Director/City Treasurer Miller,
Jan Kust, Shawn Katzbeck, Joe Murray Jim Paul, Michelle Holdorf, Art Lewis, Joyce Colson,
JMA Developments LLC, Pat DeWitt, Steve DeWitt, Debbie Core, Amy Beattie, and Nancy
Gaines .
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING DISTRICT (TI D ) # 20
PLAN .
Mayor Genisot opened the public hearing at 3 :30 PM and asked Commission members or
any member of the general public present if they have any comments regarding the proposed
TI D # 20 plan. The follow ing individuals spoke during the public hearing;
Doug Oitzinger , 2572 S. Circuit Dr., spoke in opposition to the creation of TID #20,
expressing concerns regarding parking, the potential economic impact, financial risks, and
the structure of the propose d district.
Michelle Holdorf , 2711 Lincoln St., spoke in opposition to the creat ion of TID #20, citing
concerns about accessibility.
Tom Karban , 2710 Hannah St., spoke in opposition to the creation of TID #20, expressing
concerns about providing a $5 00,000 incentive to the developer while relocating City Hall. He
also questioned th e estimated $1.7 million cost of improvements to Stephenson Street, noting
the street had previously been scheduled for resurfacing in 2027 at a significantly lower cost.
Jeremy Anderson , representing JMA Develop ments LLC, requested additional
informati on regarding the proposed creation of TID #20.
Liz Mikutowski , 3211 Carney Ave., spoke in opposition to the creation of TID #20 until
clarification is provided regarding perceived discrepancies within the project plan.
Amy Beattie , 909 Wells St., exp ressed concerns regarding the potential cost of the
project to taxpayers.
Art Lewis , 337 Jefferson St., expressed concerns regarding the financial stability of the
develo per.
Dylan Demmith , 2749 Richard St ., comment given to commission expressed concern
regarding payment for Ehlers and when it was authorized by Co mmon Council.
Robert & Linda St evens , 720 Edwin St., comment give n to commission in opposition of
the dem olition of City Hall .
After no other comments were received Mayor Genisot closed the public hearing at 3 :5 2 PM.
4. PC RESOLUTION 01-2026 for TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO . 20 .
Joe Murray , Municipal Advisor with Ehlers Public Finance Advisors, provided a brief summary
of the proposed project plan for Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 20. The proposed plan
include s the redevelop ment of the property located a t 1905 Hall Avenue (City Hall) by T Spell
as a mixed-use d evelopment co nsisting of 60 apartments and a restauran t. Commissioner(s)
P olzin moved/ Lang seconded and all c oncurred to approve Plan Commission Resolution 01-
2026 approving the creation , boundaries and project plan for Tax Increment District # 20 in
the City of Marinette.
5. FUT URE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4: 34 PM on a motion by Alderperson Skorik /Commissioner Marx
seconded and all c oncurred .
Mindy Campbell , Deputy City Clerk
Source: City of Marinette website. First collected Oct 9, 2026.