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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES - 9/8/26 Mtg (Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday of each month) Page 1 of 2
PLAN COMMISSION Minutes
September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Chair Paine at 6:02 pm on September 8, 2026, in Government
Center Room 270.
1 ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jim Paine, Lynn Wohlwend, Garner Moffat, Tylor Elm, Lindsey Graskey and Anne
Porter
VIRTUAL:
ABSENT: Brian Finstad
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director Serck, Tech Granlund and Jeff Skrenes
OTHERS PRESENT: Shelley Nelson
2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Plan Commission Minutes (August 24, 2026)
MOTION to approve the August 24, 2026, minutes by Commissioner Moffat, seconded by
Commissioner Elm. Carried.
3 OLD BUSINESS
3.1 Review and Approve Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area Ordinance and Resolution
No new updates
MOTION by Commissioner Elm, seconded by Commissioner Moffat to hold in committee
until next meeting. Carried.
3.2 Review for Approval – Downtown Superior Design Guidelines
Commissioner Paine discussed the proposed RFP (request for proposal) and informed the
Commission that staff is seeking input regarding the boundaries, as well as general discussion
and feedback on the proposal.
MOTION by Commissioner Moffat, seconded by Commissioner Graskey to approve the
Request for Proposal for the Superior Downtown Design Guidelines. Carried.
The Plan Commission discussed the language in the RFP for the Superior Downtown Design
Guidelines, including the proposed boundaries, which buildings may be eligible, the name of the
RFP and potential opportunities in the future. Administration will incorporate the
Commission’s requested changes into the Request for Proposal.
MOTION by Commissioner Moffat, seconded by Commissioner Paine to approve the Request
for Proposal for the Superior Downtown Design Guidelines with the discussed amendments
that administration will apply. Carried.
Commissioner Porter abstained from the vote.
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3.3 Discussion and consideration of the proposed design and framework for the City’s Community
Land Trust Program
Jeff Skrenes spoke to the Plan Commission regarding the proposed Community Land Trust
Policy Framework he developed, and the changes incorporated following the previous month’s
Plan Commission meeting. He also answered questions from the Commission. Mr. Skrenes
asked the Plan Commission for input regarding the acquisition of real property. The
Memorandum of Understanding is anticipated to be ready in November. Plan Commissioners
expressed support for the guidelines presented.
4 NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Resolution of the Plan Commission of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, Calling for Public
Hearing on an Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District Number Fourteen
Director Serck the proposed amendment to the project plan for tax incremental district number
fourteen showing the Plan Commission the proposed updated map and purposed for the
proposed changes.
MOTION to approve the resolution of the Plan Commission of the City of Superior,
Wisconsin, Calling for Public Hearing on an Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax
Incremental District Number Fourteen by Commissioner Elm, seconded by Commissioner
Moffat. Carried.
4.2 Resolution of the Plan Commission of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, Calling for Public
Hearing on an Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District Number Eighteen
Director Serck the proposed amendment to the project plan for tax incremental district number
eighteen showing the Plan Commission the proposed updated map and purposed for the
proposed changes.
MOTION to approve the resolution of the Plan Commission of the City of Superior,
Wisconsin, Calling for Public Hearing on an Amendment to the Project Plan for Tax
Incremental District Number Eighteen by Commissioner Elm, seconded by Commissioner
Porter. Carried.
5 RECURRING BUSINESS
5.1 Planning & Development Director Report
Commissioner Paine spoke about the Revitalize or Die Civic Assessment. Requesting the report
to be added to the Plan Commission packet for this meeting.
5.2 Housing Coordinator Update
No new updates.
6 ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm
Respectfully submitted by Amanda Granlund.
Source: City of Superior website. First collected Oct 11, 2026.