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PROCEEDINGS OF COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FROM FEBRUARY 3 , 20 2 6 Cc: Eagle Herald, Common Council Members, Mayor, Department Heads and Clerks file. Common Council minutes page 1 of 3 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 Polzin moved/ Wolfe seconded and all concurred , (Alderperson Oitzinger abstained from 1/14/26 meeting minutes) 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 Skorik moved/ Kowalski seconded and all concurred , to a pprove , as presented , the following standing committee meeting minutes: (Finance & Insurance Committee minutes January 20 th , 2026 Personnel & License Committee minutes-January 20th, 2026, Civic Affairs Cemetery Traffic & Lights Committee minutes- January 19 th 2026, Board of Public Works Committee minutes- January 20 th 2026, Parks & Recreation Committee minutes- January 19 th , 2026, Public Safety Code Enforcement Committee minutes- January 19 th , 2026) MAYOR ’S COMMUNICATIONS , APPOINTMENTS & STATE OF THE CITY Mayor Genisot presented his 2026 State of the City stating it has been an honor to be Mayor in 2026 and while reflecting on 2025 Marinette continues to grow and strengthen daily, with many exciting new economic development projects for 2026. Genisot continued stating Marinette continues to see momentum through new businesses and key improvement projects that are driving positive change throughout our community. “ We are always looking for ways to strengthen and enhance our city for residents, employees, and visitors alike. “ I am sincerely grateful for the support of the Common Council and, the dedicated City Staff who keep our operations running efficiently , t heir teamwork and commitment help foster innovation and forward progress ” . Genisot added the city has continued to maintain a balanced budget throughout 2025 and plans to carry this fiscal responsibility into 2026. Due to strong financial management, we have successfully retained our A1 credit rating from Moody ’s . MAYOR ’S APPOINTMENTS : Room Tax Commission- Bonnie Menacher- February 2026-January 2027 Alderperson Oitzinger moved/ Karban seconded and all concurred to approve the Mayor ’s Appointment. PRESENTATION BY HAVEN OF HOP E: Jackie Adderley gave a presentation regarding the progress mission statement and key accomplishments for Dorothy ’s Haven of Hope Homeless Shelter for 2025. Adderley also distributed a copy of the first Annual Newsletter. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AGREEMENT MADE BETWEEN BOOKING HOUSE INC. F/S/0 HOTEL CALIFORNIA, THE ORIGINAL EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND (HEREIN REFERRED TO AS ARTIST) AND THE CITY OF MARINETTE (HEREIN REFERRED TO AS PURCHASER). FOR AN EVENT ON FRIDAY JULY 10 TH AT STEPHENSON ISLAND: Alderperson Polzin moved/ Mikutowski 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 BOOKING HOUSE INC. F/S/0 HOTEL CALIFORNIA, THE ORIGINAL EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND (herein referred to as Artist) and THE CITY OF MARINETTE (herein referred to as Purchaser) , for an event on Friday July 10 th at Stephenson Island. FINANCE AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE MONTHLY EXPENDITURES : Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Skorik 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 February 20 2 6 expenditures contingent upon Finance and Insurance Committee approval. DECEMBER 202 5 BUDGET REPORTS : Alderpersons Skorik moved/ Mikutowski seconded and all con curred , t o approve the December 202 6 budget reports. Common Council Minutes Page 2 of 3 CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH MARINETTE COUNTY FOR SERVER ROOM HOSTING : Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Skorik seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve to contract with Marinette County for server room hosting. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING 2025 CAPITAL FUNDS FOR SERVERS : Alderpersons Oitzinger moved/K arban seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve to carry over $30,000 from Capital Funds for upgrades to licensing software and servers. PERSONNEL AND LICENSE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR AGENT FOR KWIK TRIP 574 : Alderperson Skorik moved/ Keller seconded and all concurred to approve The Appointment of Successor Agent for Kwik Trip 574 . CONSIDERATION OF ALCOHOL LICENSE PREMISES EXTENSION APPLICATION FROM RED BRICK TAVERN LLC FOR EVENT TAKING PLACE AT 801 MAIN ST. ON MARCH 7, 2026 : A lderperson Wolfe moved/ Polzin seconded and all concurred to approve the Alcohol license Premises Extension application from Red Brick Tavern LLC for event taking place at 801 Main St. on March 7, 2026 CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING EIGHT ( 8 ) NEW OPERATOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS : Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Karban seconded and all concurred, to grant operator licenses to the following eight (8) new applicants: Lynn M. Decorah, Melanie L. Franke, Shawn A. Holt, Katie L. Kostelecky, Micky R. Michaels, Marie L. Posephny, Nathan D. Smith & Gina M. Vanhoff. 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. CIVIC AFFAIRS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS & CEMETERY COMMITTEE C IVIC AFFAIRS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS & CEMETERY COMMITTEE DID NOT HAVE ANY COMMON COUNCIL RECOMMEDATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY . BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING MENOMINEE RIVER TRAIL BID RESULTS: Alderpersons Oitzinger 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 low bid from Barley Trucking & Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $326,923.10 w hich includes the alternate bid to pave the trail with asphalt. The Common Council would like an agenda item regarding the amenities along Menominee River Trail be added to the next Board of Public Works C ommittee meeting. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING 2026 TAPCO TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: Alderpersons 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 2026 TAPCO Traffic Signal Preventive Maintenance Contract in the amount of $4,638.00 as presented. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BID RESULTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION UNIVERSITY DRIVE PROJECT NO. 2026-100: Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Kowalski 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 Advance Construction in the amount of in the amount of $1,668,889.00 for Street and Utility Reconstruction University Drive Project No. 2026-100. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING BID RESULTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION ELIZABETH AVENUE Project No. 2025-400 : 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 Advance Construction in the amount of $284,248.80 for Street and Utility Reconstruction Elizabeth Avenue Project No. 2025-400 . The Common Council would like an item brought to the Board of Public Works C ommittee meeting to add sidewalks to the project for the block which the Primary Elementary School is located . CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING STREET USE PERMIT APPLICATION FROM JAMES KITZINGER, RED BRICK TAVERN LLC, FOR AN EVENT AT 801 MAIN ST ON 03/07/26: Alderpersons Wolfe moved/ Skorik seconded and upon a call of the roll, motion carries by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the S treet Use permit for James Kitzinger, Red Brick Tavern LLC, for an event at 801 Main St on 03/07/26 . CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PRICE QUOTATIONS FOR TREE REMOVAL ALONG UNIVERSITY DRIVE: Alderpersons Oitzinger 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 price quote from Town & Country Tree S ervice in the amount of $6,777.72 for Tree Removal Along University Drive. Common Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PRICE QUOTATIONS FOR CITY-WIDE TREE REMOVAL & STUMP GRINDING: 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 price quote f r om Town & Country Tree S ervice in the amount of $48,028.06 for City-Wide Tree Removal & Stump Grinding with a budget amendment from full-time Department of Public Works staff. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE HAD NO COMMON COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT DID NOT HAVE ANY COMMON COUNCIL RECOM M E N DATIONS FOR JANUARY PLAN COMMISSION P LAN COMMISSION DID NOT HAVE A MONTHLY MEETING IN JANUARY CLOSED SESSION THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION TO CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHO IS RENDERING ORAL OR WRITTEN ADVICE CONCERNING STRATEGY TO BE ADOPTED BY THE BODY WITH RESPECT TO LITIGATION IN WHICH IT IS OR IS LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED PURSUANT TO WIS. STAT. 19.85(1)(F) AND (G) TO WIT: a. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT -EMPLOYMENT LAW MATTER. Alderperson Polzin moved/Skorik seconded and upon a call of the rol l, motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to con vene into closed session at 5: 50 PM. PURSUANT TO WIS. STAT. §19.85(2), THE COMMON COUNCIL MAY RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONCLUSION OF THE CLOSED SESSION TO TAKE ACTION, IF ANY, ON ANY CLOSED SESSION AGENDA ITEM. Alderperson Oitzinger moved/Mikutowski seconded and all concurred to reconvene in open session at 6:17PM DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT -EMPLOYMENT LAW MATTER. Alderperson Oitzinger moved/ Keller seconded and upon a call of the rol l, motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes to 0 nays to approve the proposed settlement Agreement signed January 19 th , 2026 ADJOURNMENT: Alderpersons Polzin moved/ Wolfe seconded and all concurr ed to adjourn at 0 6 :19 PM. Lana Bero, City Clerk The next regular Common Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 3rd , 20 2 6 at 0 5 :00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at Marinette City Hall, Marinette, WI.