Public Safety Committee - 09/17/2026

Public Safety Committee 09/17/2026 Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Agenda - Thursday, September 17, 2026–6:00 PM Government Center Room 204 Virtual Link Click here to join the meeting now Meeting ID 255 064 293 457 951 / Passcode: N67pv3rQ Or call in (audio only) +1 (872) 242-8028 Phone Conference ID: 552 759 872# COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tylor Elm-Chair, Mike Herrick-Vice Chair, Sarah Anderson, Joe Radtke - Alternate 1 ROLL CALL 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (08/20/26 minutes) 3 OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Discussion on Central Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • 11th Ave E and 6th St 3.2 Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • Garfield and 21st St • Wyoming and 21st St 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Discussion on Traffic and Safety Concerns • Hughitt Avenue and N 26th Street • John Avenue and N 26th Street 4.2 Discussion on Traffic and Safety Concerns • 23rd and Ogden Avenue • 24th and Ogden Avenue 4.3 Recommendation to approve: Add Garfield Avenue and North 18th St as a Four-Way Stop and Remove Garfield Avenue and North 18th as a Two-Way Stop (Chapter 112 Traffic Code, Schedule A) 4.4 Recommendation to approve: Add Wyoming Avenue and North 21st St as a Four-Way Stop (Chapter 112 Traffic Code, Schedule A) 4.5 Discussion on E-Bikes 4.6 Discussion on Proposed Ordinance Change Regarding Animals 4.7 Request for Surplus Declaration and Transfer of 1996 Freightliner Hazmat Rig to Sawyer County Hazmat Team Public Safety Committee 09/17/2026 Page 2 of 2 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 5.2 Future Agenda Items 5.3 Confirm the next meeting date as October 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Room 204 of the Government Center 6 ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MAY BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, AND ALTHOUGH THIS MAY CONSTITUTE A QUORUM OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL WILL NOT TAKE ANY ACTION AT THIS MEETING. 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Public Safety Committee minutes 08/20/2026 Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES – AUGUST 20, 2026 MEETING The meeting was called to order by Councilor Elm at 6:00 p.m. on August 20, 2026, in Government Center Room 204. 1 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Tylor Elm-Chair, Councilor Mike Herrick-Vice Chair, Councilor Sarah Anderson, Councilor Joe Radtke-Alternate CITY STAFF PRESENT: Fire Chief Camron Vollbrecht, Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt*, Police Sergeant Nicholas Eastman, Administrative Assistant Nikki Kalan, Councilor Graskey*, Councilor Rob Hering (entered the meeting at 6:04PM, Chief of Staff to the Mayor Justin Bernacki OTHERS PRESENT: Rene Sheridan-Resident, Thomas Karaba-Resident, Ruth Ludwig-Resident, Tammy Jo Welen-Resident *virtual 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (07/16/26 minutes) MOTION to approve by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. MOTION to take the agenda out of order and move to 4.1 of New Business by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. 3 OLD BUSINESS 3.1 Discussion and Consideration of limiting the number of chickens, fowl, and waterfowl allowed at each residence 3.2 Discussion and Consideration of specifications on required housing and enclosures for fowl and waterfowl 3.3 Discussion and Consideration of prohibiting roosters within city limits A handout (see attached) was given to committee members regarding items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. The handout recommended a few options: Strengthening the Animal Nuisance Ordinance, Strengthening the Animal Neglect Ordinance, and Establishing a Domestic Fowl Licensing Program. The Domestic Fowl licensing program would go to the Licenses and Fees Committee. MOTION to table items 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 indefinitely by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. 3.4 Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • Garfield and 21st St • Wyoming and 21st St MOTION to hold in committee by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson. 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Recommendation to approve: Add East 7th Street (the following stop at): 10th Avenue East as a Two-Way Stop (Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Schedule A) Public Safety Committee minutes 08/20/2026 Page 2 of 2 MOTION to approve by Councilor Herrick, second by Councilor Anderson, and carried. 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 5.2 Future Agenda Items 5.2.1 Discussion on E-Bikes 5.2.2 Discussion on Billings Park Area Safety and Traffic Concerns • Garfield and 21st St • Wyoming and 21st St 5.3 Confirm the next meeting date as September 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Room 204 of the Government Center 6 ADJOURNMENT AT 7:17 PM BY COUNCILOR ELM From: Moffat, Garner <moffatg@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Monday, 31 August 2026 20:16:21 To: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Fw: Status Updated -My City of Superior-#3386064 Traffic Signal/Street Light [05380] Another request for Public Safety please, -Garner From: Christian C <cjoseph87@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:02 PM To: My City of Superior <reply@mycivic.tylerapp.com>; Moffat, Garner <moffatg@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Re: Status Updated -My City of Superior-#3386064 Traffic Signal/Street Light [05380] Good afternoon Mr. Moffat, I have 2 requests. 1) Would you please work with the city to have a yield sign put in the cross street of Hughitt AVE & North 26th Street intersection? People just fly through the intersection so I generally stop every time, but someone will get hurt. 2) When traveling west through the the John Ave/ N 26th Street intersection, it is impossible to see the John Ave traffic when people are parked on the east side of the street (really close to the intersection). You have to be in the intersection to see the traffic when parking is congested. Could there be "no parking" 1 or 2 car lengths back from the intersection to avoid people getting T-boned? On Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at 12:34, My City of Superior <reply@mycivic.tylerapp.com> wrote: --- To post a comment reply above this line. Kindly note that only text comments are supported and any attachments will not come through to us. --- My City of Superior Status Changed - #3386064 Work Order #3386064 status has changed from new to resolved. Staff Note: I believe Hughitt and N24th does have yield signs, conversely, N26th does not. Adding stop signs requires a change to city ordinance by the City Council. Please reach out to your City Councilor if you'd like to pursue installation of new signs at this intersection. They are a great resource to move forward this type of request. Status resolved Work Order #3386064 Issue Type Traffic Signal/Street Light Subtype 1. Traffic Signal Notes There is no stop sign or yeild to inform traffic on the Hughitt AVE & North 24th Street intersection. I usually stop and look but many people drive right through. Hughitt AVE & North 26th Street has a yield sign, that is helpful. Address 2345 Hughitt Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 From: Moffat, Garner <moffatg@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Monday, 31 August 2026 20:08:26 To: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Fw: Stop Signs on Ogden Tylor, Will you please put this resident request on the Public Safety Committee Agenda? Thanks, -Garner From: Wayne DeGraef <waynedegraef@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2026 3:08 PM To: Moffat, Garner <moffatg@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Stop Signs Hello, We live at 2201 Ogden Avenue. Could we please get stop signs put up on 24th and Ogden and 23rd and Ogden Avenue? Vehicles have been flying down Ogden Avenue between 28th street and 21st street. They're using it as a runway to avoid stop lights on Tower Ave. Vehicles at times are going over 50 mph!! Please let me know. Thanks Wayne Degraef From: Herrick, Mike <herrickm@superiorwi.gov> Date: Tue, Sep 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM Subject: Public Safety. Stop signs. To: Tylor Elm <elmt@superiorwi.gov> Good afternoon, Hope you had a nice holiday weekend. Could you please put on the agenda a request for two stop signs on the corners of 18th and Garfield. The signs would be put up on Garfield going North and South. This is being proactive to the Blatnik Bridge closer in the spring. I have spoken with Director Carlson on the issue and he said that 18th and Garfield are part of the safe routes to school and that the 18th and Garfield route would be the closest to the school heading west on 18th. This request would also be a halfway point between 15th and 21st street in hope of slowing down traffic coming from the Bong Bridge. Please let me know if you have any questions before the meeting. Thank you, Mike Get Outlook for iOS O26-4429 Stop Sign Oakes and N 22nd St 1 ORDINANCE #O26- AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 112 - TRAFFIC CODE, SCHEDULE A – STOPS, SECTION 3 – ONE- AND TWO-WAY STOPS, TO REMOVE GARFIELD AVENUE AND NORTH 18TH ST AS A TWO-WAY STOP The Common Council of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Article VII Parking; Schedule A, Stops – Section 3 One- and Two-Way Stops, is hereby amended by removing the following: Garfield Avenue (the following stop at): North 18th Street SECTION 2. Signs. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to erect official traffic signs. SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by reason of any decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or portion thereof. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law. Passed and adopted this ___ day of ___, 2026. Approved this ___ day of ___, 2026. ________________________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________________ City Clerk ORDINANCE #O26- AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 112 - TRAFFIC CODE, SCHEDULE A – STOPS TO ADD GARFIELD AVENUE AND NORTH 18TH ST AS A FOUR-WAY STOP. The Common Council of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Article VII Parking; Schedule A, Stops-Section 1 Four-Way Stops, is hereby amended by adding the following: GARFIELD AVENUE AND NORTH 18TH ST SECTION 3. Signs. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to erect official traffic signs. SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by reason of any decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or portion thereof. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law. Passed and adopted this __ of, 2026 Approved this __ of, 2026 ________________________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________________ City Clerk From: Hering, Robert <heringr@superiorwi.gov> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 5:42 PM To: Elm, Tylor <elmt@superiorwi.gov>; Carlson, Chris <carlsonc@superiorwi.gov>; Winterscheidt, Paul <winterscheidtp@superiorwi.gov>; Kalan, Nicole <kalann@superiorwi.gov>; Eastman, Nicholas <eastmann@superiorwi.gov> Subject: Re: Follow-up: Billings Park Traffic Safety Recommendations for August Public Safety After looking at speed studies from Sargent Eastman, and input from Chris Carlson. I am recommending that stop signs get added to 21st at Wyoming Ave. Plus add painted cross walks. This will break up 21st street that currently has approximately 20 blocks of zero slow down or stops from the Viaduct to the actual Park. Along with Wyoming going to become a major route for motorists during the bridge shutdown, I feel this will help motorist and pedestrians move a little safer in Billings Park. Thank You Robert Hering Alderperson District 9 City of Superior, WI ORDINANCE #O26- AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 112 - TRAFFIC CODE, SCHEDULE A – STOPS TO ADD WYOMING AVENUE AND NORTH 21ST ST AS A FOUR-WAY STOP. The Common Council of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Article VII Parking; Schedule A, Stops-Section 1 Four-Way Stops, is hereby amended by adding the following: WYOMING AVENUE AND NORTH 21ST ST SECTION 3. Signs. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to erect official traffic signs. SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by reason of any decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or portion thereof. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law. Passed and adopted this __ of, 2026 Approved this __ of, 2026 ________________________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________________ City Clerk Bicycle and E-Bike Registration Modernization Public Safety Committee Executive Summary Purpose The Superior Police Department proposes modernizing the City’s existing bicycle registration program to improve public education and assist officers in distinguishing conventional bicycles and legal electric bicycles from electric motorcycles, mopeds, electric motor-bicycles, and other motor vehicles that are subject to different requirements under Wisconsin law. The proposal is intended primarily as an education and enforcement tool. It does not create new restrictions on lawful e-bike use and does not attempt to regulate conduct already governed by state law. Public Safety Issue The increasing popularity of electric bicycles and similar electric vehicles has created several recurring public-safety concerns: • Unsafe operation of e-bikes, particularly by juvenile riders; • Operation of electric motorcycles and similar devices by juveniles whose families may believe the vehicles are legal e-bikes; and • Operation of mopeds, electric motorcycles, electric motor-bicycles, off-highway vehicles, and similar motor vehicles without the registration, licensing, equipment, or operating requirements applicable to those vehicles. Wisconsin law already addresses most of these behaviors. The primary challenge for local law enforcement is therefore not the absence of applicable law, but the practical ability to determine what type of vehicle an officer is observing. Many electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles closely resemble legal e-bikes. Determining vehicle classification through casual observation can be difficult. Although vehicle speed may sometimes provide an officer with information relevant to that determination, relying heavily upon an officer's visual estimate of bicycle speed is not an ideal enforcement strategy. The Department believes the City's existing bicycle registration program provides a better opportunity to improve enforceability. Proposed Registration System The Police Department is already modernizing Superior's bicycle registration process. Under the existing ordinance, the Chief of Police has authority to establish the form of the registration license and the manner in which it is displayed. The proposed system would: • Use a larger registration decal that is readily visible while a bicycle is being operated; • Establish four readily distinguishable decal colors: o Conventional pedal bicycle; o Class 1 electric bicycle; o Class 2 electric bicycle; and o Class 3 electric bicycle; • Require sufficient manufacturer information or other documentation to establish the classification of an e-bike at the time of registration; • Issue bicycle registration decals only to conventional bicycles and vehicles meeting Wisconsin's definition of a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 electric bicycle; and • Place the registration decal in a standardized, readily visible location on the bicycle. Electric motorcycles, mopeds, electric motor-bicycles, and other vehicles that do not qualify as bicycles or legal e-bikes would not be eligible for a City bicycle registration decal. Enforcement Value The proposed system would create a readily identifiable visual indicator for officers. For example, when an officer observes an electric two-wheeled vehicle operating on a public roadway, a visible City registration decal could immediately indicate that the vehicle was previously identified as a legal e-bike and its registered classification. Conversely, an electric vehicle displaying neither a City bicycle/e-bike registration decal nor a motor-vehicle registration plate may present an additional articulable fact for an officer to consider, together with the vehicle's appearance, manner of operation, speed, equipment, and other circumstances, when determining whether further investigation is appropriate. The registration decal would not, by itself, establish that a violation has occurred or automatically authorize a traffic stop. Rather, it provides officers with another objective piece of information when applying existing Wisconsin law. This approach is intended to reduce reliance on subjective distinctions based primarily on vehicle appearance or estimated speed. Education and School Partnership Enforcement should be accompanied by a significant education effort directed toward riders and parents. The Department intends to develop materials explaining: • The differences among Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes; • The difference between an e-bike and an electric motorcycle or other motor vehicle; • Where the various vehicles may legally be operated; • Applicable licensing and registration requirements; and • The potential consequences of operating an improperly registered or unauthorized vehicle. Once the new registration system is established, the Police Department would also seek to partner with the School District of Superior. Registration events could be conducted at schools, and the visible decals would provide school staff, School Resource Officers, parents, and students with an additional means of identifying vehicles that may not qualify as legal e-bikes. The goal is to identify and correct classification issues through registration and education whenever possible, rather than discovering them for the first time during an enforcement encounter on a public roadway. Ordinance Amendment Most elements of the proposed registration system can be implemented administratively under the authority presently provided to the Chief of Police in Chapter 26. One portion of the existing ordinance should, however, be amended. Current Sec. 26-19 broadly prohibits any person from operating an unregistered bicycle on a public street, highway, or boulevard within the City. Wisconsin law appears to contemplate municipal bicycle-registration requirements based upon bicycles owned by municipal residents. To eliminate this concern, the Department recommends amending Sec. 26-19 so that the City's registration requirement clearly applies to bicycles and electric bicycles owned by City of Superior residents, rather than attempting to impose a registration requirement upon every bicycle entering or being operated within the City. This would preserve the City's registration program while avoiding unnecessary regulation of visitors and nonresidents. Fiscal and Administrative Impact The Department anticipates that the program can be implemented with minimal fiscal impact. The City already maintains a bicycle registration program and purchases registration decals. The modernized system would transition registration to a digital process and use differentiated decals for conventional bicycles and the three classes of legal e-bikes. Registration could be completed electronically, with decals distributed through the Police Department, by mail, through participating bicycle retailers, and during community or school registration events. No additional Police Department staffing is anticipated. Recommendation The Police Department recommends that the Public Safety Committee: 1. Support modernization of the City's bicycle registration program to establish visible, class-specific registration decals for conventional bicycles and legal Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric bicycles; 2. Support a public education and School District partnership addressing lawful e-bike use and the distinction between e-bikes and electric motorcycles or other motor vehicles; and 3. Recommend amendment of Sec. 26-19 to clarify that the City's bicycle registration requirement applies to bicycles and electric bicycles owned by residents of the City of Superior. The broader objective is not to create additional regulation. It is to make the laws already in place easier for the public to understand and more practical for officers to enforce. 1 | P a g e Public Safety Committee Meeting: September 17th, 2026 MEMORANDUM Date: September 15th, 2026 To: Public Safety Committee From: Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief RE: Request for Surplus Declaration and Transfer of 1996 Freightliner Hazmat Rig to Sawyer County Hazmat Team. Introduction Fire Chief Vollbrecht is requesting to declare its 1996 Freightliner Hazmat Rig as surplus city property under Sec. 2-413 through 2-416 of the City Code. This vehicle was obtained through hazmat funds from Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) under the Regional Hazardous Materials contract. The Sawyer County Hazmat Team is part of our regional Hazmat Team and supports the transfer. Background The vehicle does not align with the operational mission of the Superior Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team. SFD has replaced the vehicle with a smaller more efficient vehicle that fits our current mission. The Sawyer County Hazmat Team has a use for vehicles and supports SFD with regional hazmat responses. Additional benefits include: • Placing the resource in an area that allows for a faster response in the region. • Transfer all fuel, maintenance, storage, and operational costs to Sawyer County. • Preserve SFD access to the vehicle for joint training and operational needs through our Regional Hazmat Team. Superior Fire Department Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief 3326 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 Web site: www.ci.superior.wi.us Phone: 715-395-1680 2 | P a g e Equipment Proposed for Transfer Unit # 204 Fiscal Impact • City Investment: None. The hazmat rig was fully funded through WEM Hazmat Contracts. • Ongoing Costs: Fuel, storage, maintenance, and operational expenses are currently the responsibility of SFD but will be transferred entirely to Sawyer County upon donation. • Proceeds: No revenue will be generated from this transfer. Ordinance Requirements • Sec. 2-413: The Common Council must declare an item surplus if its fair market value exceeds $5,000. • Sec. 2-414(b)(1): Once declared surplus, the item may be disposed of by donation to a nonprofit organization or governmental agency. • Sec. 2-415: The department head is responsible for determining fair market value. Given the vehicles’ original grant-funded cost of $32,800.00 and its current operational condition, its fair market value may exceed $5,000, requiring Common Council action for surplus designation. Request In accordance with City Code, I respectfully request the following: 1. That the Public Safety Committee recommend to the Common Council that the 1996 Hazmat Truck be declared surplus city property. 2. That the Common Council authorizes the transfer (donation) of the vehicle, as is, to Sawyer County Hazmat Team under Sec. 2-414(b)(1). Approved:____________________________________ Date:__________________ Tylor Elm, Chairperson Denied:______________________________________ Date:__________________ Tylor Elm, Chairperson Memorandum Date: September 14th, 2026 To: Public Safety Committee From: Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief RE: Fire Department updates 1. Operations: a. Crews have responded to 2,921 calls as of September 14th. b. The crews responded to a fire at the Enbridge office building on North 25th Street. c. Battalion Chiefs Howard Huber and Jo Tribbey will be retiring in the next few months. The application period for their replacements has ended and the promotional testing process will start on Monday. 2. Training: a. We currently have 15 members who are Nationally Registered AEMT. The second half of the class will be finishing their clinicals next week. b. Crews have been training with SWLP on responding to natural gas emergencies and will train on industrial fires this week. Superior Fire Department Phone: (715) 395-1680 FireDept4@ci.superior.wi.us www.ci.superior.wi.us Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief Superior Fire Department 3326 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 3. Facilities: a. The North End Fire Station construction is progressing on schedule. Structural walls are complete, floors in the living areas have been poured, and steel trusses have been placed. Exterior brick work will begin shortly. Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Fire 14 4.02% Fire - Outside Fire - Other Outside Fire 2 0.57% Fire - Outside Fire - Trash / Rubbish Fire 4 1.15% Fire - Outside Fire - Vegetation / Grass Fire 2 0.57% Fire - Special Fire - Infrastructure Fire (Tunnel, Bridge) 1 0.29% Fire - Structure Fire - Structural Involvement 2 0.57% Report ID: 92760 This report was generated on : 09/15/2026 08:38 AM Page: 1 of 5 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Fire - Structure Fire - Room and Contents Fire 1 0.29% Fire - Structure Fire - Confined Cooking / Appliance Fire 2 0.57% Hazardous Situation 20 5.75% Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- Chemical - Electrical Power Line Down / Arching / Malfunction 1 0.29% Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- Chemical - Electrical Hazard / Short Circuit 2 0.57% Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- Chemical - Motor Vehicle Collision 2 0.57% Hazardous Situation - Hazardous Materials - Gas Leak / Gas Odor 10 2.87% Hazardous Situation - Hazardous Materials - Carbon Monoxide Release 2 0.57% Hazardous Situation - Investigation - Odor 1 0.29% Hazardous Situation - Investigation - Smoke Investigation 2 0.57% Medical 228 65.52% Medical - Illness 45 12.93% Medical - Illness - Abdominal Pain / Problems 10 2.87% Medical - Illness - Back Pain (Non- Trauma) 4 1.15% Medical - Illness - Breathing Problems 11 3.16% Medical - Illness - Cardiac Arrest 2 0.57% Report ID: 92760 This report was generated on : 09/15/2026 08:38 AM Page: 2 of 5 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Medical - Illness - Chest Pain (Non-Trauma) 15 4.31% Medical - Illness - Convulsions / Seizures 7 2.01% Medical - Illness - Diabetic Problems 8 2.30% Medical - Illness - Headache 2 0.57% Medical - Illness - Overdose / Poisoning 4 1.15% Medical - Illness - Psychological Behavior Issues 2 0.57% Medical - Illness - Sick Case 24 6.90% Medical - Illness - Stroke / CVA 3 0.86% Medical - Illness - Unconscious Victim 5 1.44% Medical - Illness - Well Person Check 7 2.01% Medical - Illness - Altered Mental Status 3 0.86% Medical - Illness - Nausea / Vomiting 1 0.29% Medical - Illness - Unknown Problem 8 2.30% Medical - Illness - No Appropriate Choice 16 4.60% Medical - Injury 9 2.59% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Animal Bites 1 0.29% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Assault 5 1.44% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Choking 2 0.57% Report ID: 92760 This report was generated on : 09/15/2026 08:38 AM Page: 3 of 5 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Medical - Injury / Trauma - Fall 23 6.61% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Motor Vehicle Collision 5 1.44% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Hemorrhage / Laceration 2 0.57% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Other Traumatic Injury 1 0.29% Medical - Other - Standby Request 2 0.57% Medical - Other - Transfer / Interfacility 1 0.29% Public Service 42 12.07% Public Service - Citizen Assist - Person In Distress 1 0.29% Public Service - Citizen Assist - Citizen Assist / Service Call 9 2.59% Public Service - Citizen Assist - Lift Assist 21 6.03% Public Service - Alarms (Non Medical) - Fire / Smoke Alarm 7 2.01% Public Service - Alarms (Non Medical) - CO Alarm 1 0.29% Public Service - Other - Standby 3 0.86% No Emergency 42 12.07% No Emergency - False Alarm - Intentional False Alarm 1 0.29% No Emergency - False Alarm - Malfunctioning Alarm 8 2.30% No Emergency - False Alarm - Accidental Alarm 3 0.86% No Emergency - False Alarm - Other False Call 5 1.44% Report ID: 92760 This report was generated on : 09/15/2026 08:38 AM Page: 4 of 5 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL No Emergency - Good Intent - No Incident Found Upon Arrival / Location Error 5 1.44% No Emergency - Good Intent - Investigate Hazardous Release (Nothing Found) 2 0.57% No Emergency - Cancelled 18 5.17% Law Enforcement Support 2 0.57% Law Enforcement Support 2 0.57% Total 348 100.00% Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Report ID: 92760 This report was generated on : 09/15/2026 08:38 AM Page: 5 of 5 Superior Police Department Memorandum TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Chief Paul Winterscheidt DATE: 09/08/2026 SUBJECT: Police Department Update Personnel and Organizational Updates The Superior Police & Fire Commission, along with members of the Superior Police Department, recently conducted the first round of interviews in our most recent hiring process. Of the 29 applicants, only seven participated in the testing and interview process. Five applicants passed the written test, oral interviews, and physical readiness test. The PFC is expected to certify the official hiring list on September 9 th , and chief’s interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible. Successful candidates from this process are expected to begin basic police training in January. The number of candidates currently in our hiring process is insufficient to meet our current needs, and we will request the initiation of a new hiring process in the near future. The next hiring process will coincide with the basic police academy scheduled to begin in April, 2027. Three probationary police officers are currently attending basic police training in Eau Claire. They are expected to graduate in mid-October. Additionally, three probationary police officers are currently in field training. All are meeting or exceeding standards. The Superior Police Department’s Recruiting and Retention Committee have been meeting frequently to develop and implement recruiting and retention strategies. I recently authorized funding to update our recruiting materials and equipment. We also recently met with a video production company to develop a series of recruiting videos and social media content to improve our outreach and branding. Operational preparations for the closure of the Blatnik Bridge are nearing completion. Our preparations focus on preparing for longer response times for mutual aid requests in critical incidents, bolstering redundancy of critical systems, and preparing for delayed medical transport to Duluth’s level 1 trauma centers in mass casualty incidents. The Police Department is currently projected to close out 2026 well within budget despite higher-than-expected overtime expenses. Our current budget projections represent a well- planned and fiscally responsible approach to maximizing the utility of local tax dollars to improve public safety. Operational Updates Patrol Division During August 2026, the department recorded 1,714 police incidents, with 95 incidents cleared by arrest, bringing the year-to-date total to 12,370 incidents. This represents a decrease of approximately 5.8% YTD, compared to 13,132 incidents for the same period in 2025. Officers conducted 253 traffic stops, investigated 73 reportable traffic crashes, issued 119 traffic citations, documented 13 hit-and-run crashes, and made 5 OMVWI arrests. No non-fatal overdoses were reported to police and no law enforcement Narcan administrations occurred during the month. August Snapshot Comparison Measure August 2025 August 2026 Change Total police incidents 1,639 1,714 +75 (+4.6%) Incidents cleared by arrest 126 95 -31 (-24.6%) Traffic stops 190 253 +63 (+33.2%) Reportable traffic crashes 78 73 -5 (-6.4%) Traffic citations 94 119 +25 (+26.6%) Hit & run crashes 22 13 -9 (-40.9%) OMVWI arrests 10 5 -5 (-50.0%) Pathways to Hope referrals 4 4 No change A significant incident during the month involved a semi-truck rollover on the Blatnik Bridge, which resulted in a roadway closure of approximately five hours. The department also hosted National Night Out, which was well attended and generated positive community participation. This was our first year hosting an NNO event, and we are excited to do it again next year. The COAR+ team documented 4 referrals to Pathways to Hope, conducted 24 outreach contacts or attempts, and recorded 12 hours of outreach activity. Community engagement efforts included participation by Therapy K-9 Millie at National Night Out, the Village of Superior neighborhood picnic, and the Douglas County/City of Superior picnic. Interviews were also conducted for a new Community Resource Specialist position, and one candidate was selected. Investigations Division During August 2026, the Investigations Division reported 24 cases assigned to detectives, with an average caseload of 14 active cases per detective. Detectives recorded 3 case clearances by arrest, warrant request, or referral to the District Attorney, and 31 cases were closed during the reporting period. Detective caseloads included a variety of general investigations, financial crimes, thefts, child abuse investigations, child sexual assault investigations, sexual assault investigations, burglary investigations, and overdose death investigations. The ICAC Task Force handled 10 assigned cases and processed 16 items during the month. Notable case developments documented during the month included: • A felony conviction was recently secured for Mistreatment of Animals – Causing Death, stemming from a highly unusual 2023 case. • One subject was arrested for 2 nd Degree Sexual Assault stemming from a July incident. • One subject was arrested for Child Enticement, stemming from a recent investigation. August 2026 Summary The month of August 2026 included continued patrol operations across a broad range of calls for service, significant traffic enforcement activity, community engagement through National Night Out and outreach programs, and ongoing investigative work involving general criminal investigations, financial crimes, child protection investigations, and ICAC-related activities. Patrol and investigative personnel continued to manage active caseloads while supporting public safety and community outreach initiatives throughout the month Respectfully submitted, Chief Paul Winterscheidt The Superior Police Department is sworn to protect, committed to justice and dedicated to professional service. Security – Service – Equality – Professionalism – Department Members