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PROCEEDINGS OF COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FROM MARCH 3 , 20 2 6 Cc: Eagle Herald, Common Council Members, Mayor, Department Heads and Clerks file. Common Council minutes page 1 of 4 Mayor Steve Genisot called to order, the regular monthly meeting of the City of Marinette Common Council at 0 5 :00 PM in the City Hall Common Council Chambers, 1905 Hall Avenue, Marinette. Upon a call of the roll, it was determined a quorum of Common Council members were present and the following attendance was recorded: Members Present: 1 st Ward – Alderperson Ken Keller ; 2 nd Ward – Alderperson Jeffrey Skorik; 3 rd Ward – Alderperson Doug Oitzinger ; 4 th Ward – Alderperson Mike Wolfe ; 5 th Ward – Alderperson Liz Mikutowski; 6 th Wa rd – Alderperson Debra Klegin; 7 th Ward – Alderperson Rick Polzin ; 8 th Ward – Alderperson Tom Karban and Citywide At-Large Seat – Alderperson Dorothy Kowalski . Absent : None CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS None received. COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES A lderpersons Kowalski moved/ Skorik seconded and all concurred , (Alderperson Polzin abstained) to approve as presented, the regular Common Council meeting minutes from January 6 th and Special January 14 th , 2026. REPORTS OF CITIZEN BOARDS & COMMISSIONS No action was taken on the various Citizen Board, Department and Commission reports as presented by Mayor Genisot. STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Alderpersons Oitzinger moved/ Karban seconded and all concurred , to a pprove , as presented , the following standing committee meeting minutes: (Finance & Insurance Committee minutes February 19 th , 2026 Personnel & License Committee minutes-February 19th, 2026, Board of Public Works Committee minutes- February 19 th 2026, Parks & Recreation Committee minutes- February 18 th , 2026 . Alderperson Skorik moved/ Kowalski seconded and all concurred to approve , as presented (Oitzinger opposed) Plan Commission Committee minutes from February 4 th , 2026) MAYOR ’S COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Genisot reminded the Common C ouncil of the change of the April 7 th meeting to Wednesday April 8 th , due to the Spring Election per the city ’s ordinance. Mayor Genisot also informed the Common Council the Marinette Rescue Squad thanked the City of Marinette for their annual donation of $12,000 to help update equipment. Mayor Genisot stated the Finance & Insurance committee will discuss and possibly make a recommendation to the Common Council regarding the Opioid funds that may help fund the Community ’s that care foundation PRESENTATION BY JESSICA HONISH, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/LEAD ADVOCATE FOR THE RAINBOW HOUSE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES. Jessica Hornish gave a presentation regarding the prog rams offered to help all Domestic Violence victims, which include women, child ren and men. The Rainbow House Domestic Abuse M ission statement is to focus on domestic Violence victims which includes, rent assistance, utilities, food boxes, housing, rental assistance and many more. The R ainbow H ouse has the only Hope Homicide website in the nation, in which individuals can go on the website who has lost a member to a homicide. The R ainbow House continues to work with the community . OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CARRICO WATER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RENEWAL FOR 2026- 2028: Alderperson Kowalski moved/ Karban seconded and upon a call of the roll motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the Carrico Water Management Assistance Program renewal for 2026-2028 as presented. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO RECONSIDER ACQUIRING THE UWGB MARINETTE PROPERTY FROM MARINETTE COUNTY A T S P E C IA L C O M M O N C O U N C IL M E E T IN G O N F E B R U A R Y 1 8 T H: Alderperson Mikutowski moved/ Oitzinger seconded and upon a call of the roll motion fails by a vote of 3 ayes (Mikutowski, Oitzinger & Karban) to 6 nays (Kowalski, Polzin, Keller, Skorik, Wolfe & Klegin ) to reconsider acquiring the UWGB Marinette property from Marinette County a t S p e cia l C o m m o n C o u n cil m e e tin g o n F e b ru a ry 1 8 th. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARINETTE, WISCONSIN {THE "CITY") AND SHORE DRIVE DEVELOPMENT LLC (THE "DEVELOPER"). FOR TID 17 : No action was taken on this ag e nda item. Mayor Genisot requested to take action on 17a next. Alderperson Kowalski moved/ Polzin seconded and all concurred to take action on item 17a next. Mayor Genisot distributed 2 maps that showed the development summary with phases along with parking options . Travis Spell, T-Spell Development, was present (via Teams meeting) to answer any questions the Common C ouncil may have. Spell updated the C ommon C ouncil on where the process i s up to this date and also the parking issues have been addressed which are included on the distributed map. Common Council Minutes Page 2 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 2547- AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF TAX PARCELS 251-02009 .000, 251 02026.000, 251-02028.000 AND 251.02028.001 FROM I-INSTITUTIONAL TO RM-2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: Alderpersons Polzin moved/Kowalski seconded and upon a call of the roll the motion carries by a vote of 6 ayes (Keller, Wolfe, Skorik, Kowalski, Polzin & Klegin) to 3 nays (Oitzinger, Karban & Mikutowski) to approve, as presented , City of Marinette Ordinance No. 2547- Amending the Zoning Designation of Tax Parcels 251-02009 .000, 251- 02026.000, 251-02028.000 and 251.02028.001 from I-Institutional to RM-2 Multiple Family Residential District. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AGREEMENT MADE BETWEEN HOOKED ON WILD WATERS LLC, DBA KAYAK ADVENTURE SERIES AND THE CITY OF MARINETTE : Alderperson Polzin moved/ Skorik seconded and upon a call of the roll motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 na y s to approve agreement made between made between Hooked on Wild Waters LLC, DBA Kayak adventure Series and the City of Marinette as presented contingent upon C ity Attorney Gagan reviews and approves the agreement and the agreement clearly defines the $15,000 fee . DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING REVISED LETTER OF INTENT, OFFER TO PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FROM RILEY LANEY (ROUTINE FUNDAMENTALS) FOR DUER GYM PROPERTY (402 WILLIAMS ST., MARINETTE, WI 54143: Riley Laney, Routine fundaments was present to answer any question s the Common Council may have. Alderperson Oitzinger moved/ Polzin seconded and upon a call of the roll motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the Development Agreement with the intent to repurpose the D ue r G ym for the cost of a $1.00 which includes specific timelines for start and completion, a buyback provision and the value of the property is no less than $150,000 as presented from Riley Laney, Routine Fundame ntals subject to the City Attorney drafting and executing an offer to purchase . FINANCE AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE MONTHLY EXPENDITURES : Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Klegin seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to grant advance authorization to the City Tr easure r/Finance Director to pay March 20 2 6 expenditures contingent upon Finance and Insurance Committee approval. JANUARY 202 6 BUDGET REPORTS : Alderpersons Klegin moved/ Mikutowski seconded and all con curred , t o approve the January 202 6 budget reports. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR TREE REMOVAL SERVICE: Alderpersons Skorik moved/ Wolfe seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the budget amendment for Tree Removal Service. PERSONNEL AND LICENSE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING TEMPORARY CLASS “ B ” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR MARINETTE MENOMINEE AREA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FOR DANGLEFEST HOCKEY TOURNAMENT BEING HELD ON MARCH 20-22, 2026 AT 2501 PIERCE AVE : Alderperson Polzin moved/ Skorik seconded and all concurred to approve the Temporary Class “ B ” fermented malt beverage license for Marinette Menominee Area Youth Hockey Association for Danglefest Hockey Tournament being held on March 20-22, 2026 at 2501 Pierce Ave. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY CLASS “ B ” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND WINE LICENSE FOR SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS ACADEMY FOR 44TH ANNUAL AUCTION BEING HELD ON MARCH 22, 2026 AT 1200 MAIN STREET : A lderperson Wolfe moved/ Klegin seconded and all concurred to approve the Temporary Class “ B ” fermented malt beverage and wine license for Saint Thomas Aquinas Academy for 44th Annual Auction being held on March 22, 2026 at 1200 Main Street . CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING TEMPORARY CLASS “ B ” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND WINE LICENSES FOR MARINETTE ELKS LODGE 1313 FOR CHICAGO ON MARCH 14, 2026 AND CHARLIE BERENS SHOW ON APRIL 9, 2026 AT 2501 PIERCE Ave: Alderperson Kowalski moved/ Skorik seconded and all concurred to approve the Temporary Class “ B ” fermented malt beverage and wine licenses for Marinette Elks Lodge 1313 for Chicago on March 14, 2026 and Charlie Berens show on April 9, 2026 at 2501 Pierce Ave. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING APPROVING EIGHT (8) & DENY THREE (3) NEW OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Mikutowski seconded and all concurred, to grant operator licenses to the following eight (8) new applicants: Amy J. Beechner, Judith M. Lukowski, Zachary Carrier (contingent upon Zachary paying all debts owed to the City of Marinette)Alexis L. Powell, Jasmine N. Slawinski, Melissa S Taylor, Seth B. Tupper, Aaron C. Vandebgert and deny to the following three (3) Jennnifer L. Adams due to her non-compliance with Personnel & License Committee Policy NO. PLC – 1.0010 flowchart item #4 and paying all debts owed to the City of Marinette, Jeffrey J. Demmith due to his non-compliance with Personnel & License Common Council Minutes Page 3 of 4 Committee Policy NO. PLC – 1.0010 flowchart item #3 and paying all debts owed to the City of Marinette & Gabriele M. Dorna due to her non-compliance with Personnel & License Committee Policy NO. 3PLC – 1.0010 flowchart item #3 and paying all debts owed to the City of Marinette. Each aforementioned operator license applicant, recommended to have licenses granted for the current licensing period expiring 6/30/202 8 , shall be contingent upon each applicant providing documentation to City Clerk ’s Office, prior to expiration date of their 60-day provisional operator license, confirming completion of a State of Wis. approved Responsible Beverage Server class. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING TWO (2) RENEWAL OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS: Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Mikutowski seconded and all concurred to approve two (2) renewal license for Deborah A . Rolkosky & Danielle A Story. PERSONNEL & LICENSE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2548 TO BE CONSIDERED LATER ON TONIGHT ’S AGENDA. CIVIC AFFAIRS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS & CEMETERY COMMITTEE C IVIC AFFAIRS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS & CEMETERY COMMITTEE DID NOT HAVE A MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING IN FEBRUARY . BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BID RESULTS FOR ASPHALT: Alderpersons Polzin moved/K owalski seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the sole total base bid totaling $138,361.00 submitted by Northeast Asphalt, Inc. 1524 Atkinson Dr, Green Bay WI 54303 for 2026 season requirements – Asphalt. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BID RESULTS FOR ¾ ” CRUSHED LIMESTONE/GRAVEL: Alderpersons Ka rban moved/ Oitzinger seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the sole total base bid totaling $1,280.00 submitted by Havelka Construction, W4559 US Hwy 41, Wallace, MI 49893., for 2026 season requirements – Gravel. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BID RESULTS BID RESULTS FOR TOPSOIL: Alderpersons Oitzinger moved/Keller seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the sole total base bid from Havelka Construction, W4559 US Hwy 41, Wallace, MI 49893 in the amount of $2,150.00 for 2026 season requirements – Topsoil. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BID RESULTS FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION MAIN STREET WALKWAY, PROJECT NO. 2026-900: Alderpersons Oitzinger moved/ Mikutowski seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the low bid from Duame Sand & Gravel Inc. in the amount of $38,065.00 for Sidewalk Construction Main Street Walkway, Project No. 2026-900. The Common Council requested a straight Concrete Sidewalk and have Public Works Director/City Engineer Miller work with contractor. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BID RESULTS FOR EGGENER STREET & WELLS STREET, PROJECT NO. 2026- 200: Alderpersons Keller moved/ Oitzinger seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the low bid from Barley Trucking & Excavating in the amount of $1,070,377.84 for Eggener Street & Wells Street, Project No. 2026-200. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING STREET USE PERMIT APPLICATION FROM NICOLE ALBRECHT, BELLIN MARINETTE, FOR AN EVENT TAKING PLACE ON APRIL 25 TH : Alderpersons Klegin moved/K arban seconded and all concurred to approve the Street Use permit from Nicole Albrecht, BELLIN Marinette, for an event taking place on April 25 th. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE MENOMINEE RIVER TRAIL AMENITIES: A lderpersons Oitzinger moved/ Skorik seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the placement of 1 Bench, 1 Trash & 1 Recycling receptor matching the current furnishings at Menekaunee Harbor on Ogden St and Eight St (Trail heads) for the Menominee River Trail. Future discussion at the Board of Public Works Committee meeting will include additional amenities to be added. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ADDING SIDEWALK TO THE ELIZABETH AVENUE STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: A lderpersons Oitzinger moved/ Mikutowski seconded to approve recommendation to add sidewalk on north side from 4 th street to Hosmer Street at an estimated cost of $33,935, after further discussion , Alderperson Oitzinger amended his motion to approve options 1 - t o add sidewalks on the north side from 4 th street to the driveway cost-$11,050 and option 2 to add sidewalks on the Common Council Minutes Page 4 of 4 south side up to the second driveway cost- $12,915, Alderperson Mikutowski did not amend her second, with no second Alderperson Oitzinger withdrew his amended motion. Alderperson Oitzinger moved / Karban seconded to approve options 1 & 2 (Sidewalk on north side, from 4th Street to the driveway with an e stimated Cost of $11,050 ) ( Sidewalk on south side, from 4th Street to the second driveway for an estimated cost of $12,915) upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 6 ayes (Keller, Wolfe, Skorik, Mikutowski , Karban & Oitzinger ) to 3 nays ( Klegin, Polzin & Kowalski ). CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING CHIP SEAL BID RESULTS: Alderperson Mikutowski moved/ K eller seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the sole bid from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, in the amount of $100,931.50 which includes the alternate bid #2 for Seal Coat & Spray Patch, Project No. 2026-100. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENT #2 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN AYRES ASSOCIATES INC. AND THE CITY OF MARINETTE FOR MENOMINEE RIVER TRAIL: A lderpersons Oitzinger moved/ Skorik seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve Amendment #2 Agreement for Professional Services between Ayres Associates Inc. and the City of Marinette for Menominee River Trail. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE HAD NO COMMON COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION S FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY . PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT DID NOT HAVE A MONTHLY COMMITTEEE MEETING IN FEBRUARY. PLAN COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING EASEMENT REQUEST FROM WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION FOR PARCEL NO. 251-06227.001 : Alderpersons Skorik moved/ Polzin seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the Easement request from Wisconsin Public Service Corporation for Parcel No. 251-06227.001 . PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2547 TO BE CONSIDERED NEXT ON TONIGHT ’S AGENDA. APPROVED ORDINANCES Please take notice that the City of Marinette enacted the following ordinance s listed below on Tuesday March 3rd 2026 . Pursuant to WI Stat. § 62.11(4)(c)(2) copies of the complete text of ordinance listed below may be obtained at the City of Marinette Clerk ’s office located at Marinette City Hall, 1905 Hall Ave., Marinette WI or by calling 715-732-5140. Each City of Marinette Ordinance listed below shall take effect on the day after publication in this newspaper or at a later date if expressly prescribed in the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. – 2548- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MMC CHAPTER 95 (F): A lderpersons Mikutowski moved/ Polzin seconded and upon a call of the roll the motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve, as presented , City of Marinette Ordinance No. 2548- Amending MMC Chapter 95 (F). with language stating a ny law enforcement officer or firefighter shall maintain a bona fide residence within a thirty-mile radius of the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Marinette in the State of Wisconsin . ADJOURNMENT: Alderpersons Kowalski moved/ Karban seconded and all concurr ed to adjourn at 0 6 :46 PM. Lana Bero, City Clerk The next regular Common Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 8th , 20 2 6 at 0 5 :00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at Marinette City Hall, Marinette, WI.