Public Safety Committee - 05/21/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Agenda - AMENDED Thursday, May 21, 2026–6:00 PM Government Center Room 204 Virtual Link Click here to join the meeting now Meeting ID 249 061 689 508 114 / Passcode: m2GY2Ea6 Or call in (audio only) +1 (872) 242-8028 Phone Conference ID: 308 445 790# COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tylor Elm-Chair, Sarah Anderson, Mike Herrick, Joe Radtke-Alternate 1 ROLL CALL 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (04/16/2026 minutes) 3 RECURRING BUSINESS 3.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 4 OLD BUSINESS 4.1 Discussion on Towing and Disposal of Large Vehicles, Trailers, and Boats 5 NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Election of Officers 5.1.1 Election of Chair 5.1.2 Election of Vice-Chair 5.2 Approval to waive the “official bidding process”, to recommend and approve the contract with Hastings Air Energy Control in the amount of $62,785.00 for the North End Fire Station Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust System Removal System, and forward to the full City Council for approval – Request from Chief Vollbrecht 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 – 04/16/2026 MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes – April 16, 2026 MEETING The meeting was called to order by Councilor Elm at 6:00 p.m. on April 16, 2026, in Government Center Room 270. 1 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Tylor Elm-Chair, Councilor Mark Johnson-Vice Chair*, Councilor Nick Ledin-Alternate MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilor Sarah Anderson CITY STAFF PRESENT: Councilor Mike Herrick, Public Works Director Chris Carlson, Fire Chief Camron Vollbrecht, Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt, Police Captain Thor Trone, Police Sergeant Nicholas Eastman, Police Sergeant Brad Jago, Coordinated Response Specialist Jen Stank, Administrative Assistant Nikki Kalan OTHERS PRESENT: Chad Thompson-Resident, Dylan Thompson-Resident, Shelley Nelson- Telegram, Darin Lind-Dukes Towing, Anonymous Caller* *virtual 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Public Safety Committee (Special Meeting held 03/05/2026 and 03/31/2026) MOTION to approve by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Johnson, and carried. 3 RECURRING BUSINESS 3.1 Police and Fire Department Updates 4 OLD BUSINESS 4.1 Discussion on Towing and Disposal of Large Vehicles, Trailers, and Boats Darin Lind with Dukes Towing will meet with members of the Superior Police Department and Building Inspection to recommend edits to the current contract. MOTION to hold in committee by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Johnson. 5 NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Discussion and Consideration of Removal of No Night Parking at Banks Avenue and North 13th Street (Traffic Code 112-53(2))- Request from Councilor Elm MOTION to table by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Johnson, and carried. 5.2 Discussion and Consideration of Adding two stop signs (North/South) to create a four way stop at Oakes Avenue and North 23rd Street (Remove from Traffic Code 112-34 Section 3; Two-Way Stops and add to Section 1; Four Way Stops)- Request from Councilor Elm/Councilor Herrick MOTION to approve by Councilor Johnson, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried. 5.3 Discussion and Consideration of towing rate increase for all licensed tow contractors PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE – 04/16/2026 MEETING MINUTES Page 2 of 2 MOTION to approve an increase to the tow fee for vehicles with a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or less to 165.00 (section 112-143(1)), increase the tow fee for vehicles with a gross weight of more than 8,000 pounds to $178.00 (section 112-143 (2)), and increase the daily storage fee to 42.00 (section 112-145) by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Johnson, and carried. *Darin Lind, Chad Thompson, and Dylan Thompson left the meeting 5.4 Approve to waive formal bid requirements and enter into a one-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Highlands Restoration and Wellness, LLC, in the estimated annual amount of $37,000.00 MOTION to hold in committee by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Councilor Ledin. 5.5 Approve technology grant in the amount of $43,692.00 from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Grant Number 2024-COA-20323 MOTION to approve by Councilor Johnson, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried. 5.6 Approve the Wisconsin Department of Justice Drug Trafficking Interdiction Grant (2026- DT-01-20181) in the amount of $39,750.00 MOTION to approve by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Johnson, and carried. 5.7 Approve to waive formal bid requirements and enter into the agreement with Indigo for the estimated not to exceed annual cost of $39,000.00 MOTION to approve by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Johnson, and carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM. Submitted by Nikki Kalan Memorandum Date: May 18th, 2026 To: Public Safety Committee From: Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief RE: Fire Department updates 1. Operations: a. Crews have responded to 1,555 calls as of May 17th. b. The crews responded to fire at 2624 John Ave on May 16th. The first arriving engine company was able to quickly knock down the fire and contain it to the room of origin. No injuries were reported but the family of six will be displaced due to smoke damage on the second floor. The cause of the fire is under investigation. c. Our newest firefighter, Sam Webber, started with SFD on May 15th. Sam is a native of Duluth and an LSC graduate. Sam, along with Breena Kolquist, will be attending our regional academy over the next two weeks. The academy is a joint venture between regional fire departments to deliver a high-quality training experience for our new firefighters. 2. Training: a. The crews are training on the new fire engine this week. It will go into service in the next couple of weeks once everyone is trained up on its operation. b. The Advanced EMT training with Northwoods Tech is complete. We had a 97% pass rate for the class on the first attempt. Members are working on their clinicals. Eighteen members will complete clinicals prior to July 1st and the remainder by the end of summer. 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 project is underway. Site grubbing has been completed and soil corrections are taking place this week. Footings will be poured in the next couple of weeks, and masonry will start in early June. 4. Inspection and Enforcement: a. Our fire inspectors have completed 244 life safety inspections year to date. Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 FDR-INSP: Inspection Count by Type INSPECTION TYPE NAME TOTAL Annual Commercial with Residential 11 Annual Fire Prevention 153 Bi-Annual Commercial with Residential 2 Bi-Annual Fire Prevention 22 Lead Inspector - Occupancy/Referral 24 Multi-unit Residential/Hotel/Motel 32 Total 244 Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Report ID: 99975 This report was generated on : 05/18/2026 09:45 AM Page: 1 of 1 Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type-copy PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Fire 35 2.25% Fire - Outside Fire - Other Outside Fire 9 0.58% Fire - Outside Fire - Trash / Rubbish Fire 2 0.13% Fire - Outside Fire - Vegetation / Grass Fire 2 0.13% Fire - Outside Fire - Wildfire - Wildland 1 0.06% Fire - Outside Fire - Wildfire - Urban Interface 1 0.06% Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 05/18/2026 09:44 AM Page: 1 of 6 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type-copy Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Fire - Outside Fire - Dumpster / Other Outdoor Container Fire 2 0.13% Fire - Structure Fire - Structural Involvement 6 0.39% Fire - Structure Fire - Room and Contents Fire 3 0.19% Fire - Structure Fire - Confined Cooking / Appliance Fire 4 0.26% Fire - Transportation Fire - Vehicle Fire - Passenger 4 0.26% Fire - Transportation Fire - Boat / Personal Watercraft / Barge Fire 1 0.06% Hazardous Situation 53 3.41% Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- Chemical - Electrical Power Line Down / Arching / Malfunction 6 0.39% Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- Chemical - Electrical Hazard / Short Circuit 6 0.39% Hazardous Situation - Hazard Non- Chemical - Motor Vehicle Collision 6 0.39% Hazardous Situation - Hazardous Materials - Fuel Spill / Fuel Odor 3 0.19% Hazardous Situation - Hazardous Materials - Gas Leak / Gas Odor 9 0.58% Hazardous Situation - Hazardous Materials - Carbon Monoxide Release 9 0.58% Hazardous Situation - Overpressure - Rupture Without Fire 1 0.06% Hazardous Situation - Investigation - Odor 11 0.71% Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 05/18/2026 09:44 AM Page: 2 of 6 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type-copy Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Hazardous Situation - Investigation - Smoke Investigation 2 0.13% Medical 1104 71.00% Medical - Illness 69 4.44% Medical - Illness - Abdominal Pain / Problems 61 3.92% Medical - Illness - Allergic Reaction / Stings 4 0.26% Medical - Illness - Back Pain (Non- Trauma) 22 1.41% Medical - Illness - Breathing Problems 98 6.30% Medical - Illness - Cardiac Arrest 19 1.22% Medical - Illness - Chest Pain (Non- Trauma) 68 4.37% Medical - Illness - Convulsions / Seizures 28 1.80% Medical - Illness - Diabetic Problems 23 1.48% Medical - Illness - Headache 16 1.03% Medical - Illness - Heart Problems 8 0.51% Medical - Illness - Overdose / Poisoning 10 0.64% Medical - Illness - Pregnancy / Childbirth 3 0.19% Medical - Illness - Psychological Behavior Issues 21 1.35% Medical - Illness - Sick Case 156 10.03% Medical - Illness - Stroke / CVA 16 1.03% Medical - Illness - Unconscious Victim 14 0.90% Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 05/18/2026 09:44 AM Page: 3 of 6 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type-copy Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Medical - Illness - Well Person Check 28 1.80% Medical - Illness - Altered Mental Status 26 1.67% Medical - Illness - Nausea / Vomiting 18 1.16% Medical - Illness - Unknown Problem 40 2.57% Medical - Illness - No Appropriate Choice 136 8.75% Medical - Injury 21 1.35% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Animal Bites 1 0.06% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Assault 14 0.90% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Choking 2 0.13% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Eye Trauma 1 0.06% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Fall 123 7.91% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Heat / Cold Exposure 3 0.19% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Motor Vehicle Collision 26 1.67% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Industrial Accident/Inaccessible Incident/Other Entrapment (Non- Vehicle) 1 0.06% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Gunshot Wound 2 0.13% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Hemorrhage / Laceration 8 0.51% Medical - Injury / Trauma - Stab / Penetrating Trauma 1 0.06% Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 05/18/2026 09:44 AM Page: 4 of 6 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type-copy Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Medical - Injury / Trauma - Other Traumatic Injury 2 0.13% Medical - Other - Medical Alarm 9 0.58% Medical - Other - Standby Request 4 0.26% Medical - Other - Transfer / Interfacility 1 0.06% Medical - Other - Intercept Other Unit 1 0.06% Public Service 193 12.41% Public Service - Citizen Assist - Person In Distress 12 0.77% Public Service - Citizen Assist - Citizen Assist / Service Call 13 0.84% Public Service - Citizen Assist - Lift Assist 129 8.30% Public Service - Alarms (Non Medical) - Fire / Smoke Alarm 10 0.64% Public Service - Alarms (Non Medical) - CO Alarm 14 0.90% Public Service - Alarms (Non Medical) - Other Alarm 6 0.39% Public Service - Disaster / Weather - Damage Assessment 1 0.06% Public Service - Disaster / Weather - Weather Response 1 0.06% Public Service - Other - Move-up 1 0.06% Public Service - Other - Standby 5 0.32% Public Service - Other - Damaged Hydrant 1 0.06% Rescue 2 0.13% Rescue - Structure - Elevator / Escalator Rescue 1 0.06% Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 05/18/2026 09:44 AM Page: 5 of 6 FDR-IR: Incident Count by Primary Incident Type-copy Superior Fire Address: 3326 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880 PRIMARY INCIDENT GROUP / PRIMARY INCIDENT TYPE COUNT PERCENT OF TOTAL Rescue - Water - Person in Water (Standing Water/Lake) 1 0.06% No Emergency 160 10.29% No Emergency - False Alarm - Intentional False Alarm 4 0.26% No Emergency - False Alarm - Malfunctioning Alarm 13 0.84% No Emergency - False Alarm - Accidental Alarm 42 2.70% No Emergency - False Alarm - Other False Call 18 1.16% No Emergency - Good Intent - No Incident Found Upon Arrival / Location Error 15 0.96% No Emergency - Good Intent - Controlled Burning (Authorized) 4 0.26% No Emergency - Good Intent - Smoke From Nonhostile Source (Smoke Scare) 5 0.32% No Emergency - Good Intent - Investigate Hazardous Release (Nothing Found) 5 0.32% No Emergency - Cancelled 54 3.47% Law Enforcement Support 8 0.51% Law Enforcement Support 8 0.51% Total 1555 100.00% Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Report ID: 107745 This report was generated on : 05/18/2026 09:44 AM Page: 6 of 6 Superior Police Department Memorandum TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Chief Paul Winterscheidt DATE: 05/19/2026 SUBJECT: Police Department Update Patrol Division Overview During April 2026, the Patrol Division responded to 1,488 police incidents, with 120 incidents cleared by arrest or exceptional means. Officers conducted 234 traffic stops, issued 115 traffic citations, and investigated 55 reportable traffic crashes, including 6 hit-and-run crashes. Patrol activity during the month resulted in 104 adult arrests and 16 juvenile arrests. Year-to-date through the end of April 2026, Patrol has responded to a total of 5,864 police incidents, reflecting sustained call volume and enforcement activity during the first four months of the year. Significant Patrol Activity Patrol officers handled multiple high-risk and complex incidents during April. These included a critical incident involving an officer-involved shooting, which remains under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation. Officers also assisted regional law enforcement partners with violent-crime investigations originating outside the City of Superior, including attempted homicide cases. All related operations were resolved without use of force by Superior officers. Community Response, Outreach, and Wellness Patrol officers and the COAR+ Team continued coordinated responses involving substance use, mental health, and unsheltered individuals. Officers administered Naloxone once during April, resulting in a non-fatal overdose response. Community engagement and wellness efforts remained a focus throughout the month. “Mondays with Millie” programming continued at the high school, with additional regular engagement at the middle school and participation in a school-based job fair. The department’s second Certified Peer Support Specialist began active field work during April, including court involvement, client engagement, and development of a recovery-focused art therapy group. Investigations Division Overview In April 2026, the Investigations Division managed 34 assigned cases, with an average caseload of approximately 10 cases per detective. The division recorded 10 felony case clearances during the month and processed 12 ICAC-related items, including investigations involving solicitation/enticement, child sexual abuse material, and death investigations. Detectives responded to two call-in investigations, including a multi-detective death investigation and assistance with a drive-by shooting investigation connected to Duluth. Investigators also supported regional and federal partners on ICAC-related enforcement and educational initiatives. The division continued internal capacity building, with two newly designated Evidence Technicians completing training during April. Mitigation of Deadly Force Encounters in Law Enforcement. For this months’ report, I would like to provide the committee with information about the Superior Police Department’s long-implemented measures to reduce deadly force encounters. Deadly force encounters in law enforcement represent the most consequential and controversial events in modern society. The purpose of this section is to present an overview of the measures the Superior Police Department has implemented to reduce deadly force outcomes during critical incidents. Wisconsin Disturbance Resolution Model – The Wisconsin Disturbance Resolution Model (DRM) is a statewide law enforcement decision- making framework developed and approved by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) as part of the Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) system. It provides officers with a structured method for assessing situations, selecting appropriate intervention options, and using objectively reasonable force to safely resolve disturbances or resistance situations. The model is designed to help officers: • Protect life and safety • Gain and maintain lawful control • Use only the force reasonably necessary • Escalate or de-escalate force based on the totality of circumstances • Resolve incidents professionally and safely. The DRM is divided into three sections: 1. Approach Considerations – Legal justification, tactical deployment considerations, threat assessment, etc.… 2. Intervention Options – Presence, dialogue, control alternatives, protective alternatives, and deadly force (it should be noted that intervention options are like a menu, not a continuum) 3. Follow-Through Considerations – Subject and scene stabilization. Deadly Force Defined – The Wisconsin LESB defines the application of deadly force as: “The intentional use of a firearm or other instrument, the use of which would result in a high probability of death or great bodily harm.” Deadly force is a trained component of the DRM, and its purpose is to stop an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm to the officer or another person. In Wisconsin, an imminent threat is defined as: “Any behavior which has caused or imminently threatens to cause death or great bodily harm.” The imminence of a threat is determined by three factors: 1. Weapon – Did the subject possess a weapon capable of inflicting death or great bodily harm? Weapons are not limited to guns and knives. Weapons include anything capable of being wielded in an offensive manner, including empty hands. Weapons do not need to be in a subject’s hands. Officers don’t need to wait until a weapon is pointed at them. 2. Intent – Does the subject intend to cause death or great bodily harm? Intent can be inferred from actions, statements, non-compliance, and other factors. 3. Delivery System – Is the subject capable of using the weapon to inflict death or great bodily harm? For example, if a subject is armed with a knife, but they along in a room, the risk is far lower that someone who is able to immediately act on their intent. Mitigation of Deadly Force Outcomes – Beginning approximately 10 years ago, the Superior Police Department introduced a decision- making framework to reduce deadly force outcomes during critical incidents. The framework is designed to work within the DRM and is based on best practices from the National Tactical Officers Association and several law enforcement de-escalation models. The Problem with Early De-Escalation Models – Law enforcement de-escalation models gained significant traction in the early 2010’s. This coincided with an uptick in violent assaults on police officers. Officers found themselves responding to more serious and more frequent violent encounters, and tactics needed to adapt. Early de-escalation models, while a positive step in the right direction, were not compatible with the DRM. In many cases, these early systems failed to mitigate any leg of the imminent threat criteria and instead created opportunities for threats to quickly escalate. Superior PD’s Deadly Force Mitigation Strategy – My background includes certification LESB DAAT instructor, LESB handgun and rifle instructor, NRA Precision Rifle Instructor, Taser instructor, Tactical Response instructor, General Law Enforcement instructor, and De-Escalation instructor. My experience includes more than 13 years of SWAT officer, including six years as a law enforcement sniper and sniper team leader. My training and experience in critical incident response and management gave me a unique perspective in the early years of de-escalation training. Along with Officer Brian Davis, also an experienced DAAT and firearm instructor and SWAT member, we recognized there were significant shortcomings in contemporary de-escalation theory, and we sought to coalesce our unique training and experience to develop a system that worked seamlessly within the larger DRM and more effectively mitigated deadly force encounters. This was not intended to be a cookbook-type response guidebook filled with magical words that could de-escalate any crisis. Rather, this would become a decision-making framework officers use to resolve critical incidents as safely as possible \ur decision-making framework, which really doesn’t have a formal name, focuses primarily on controlling one or more legs the imminent threat criteria in a way that does not create unnecessary risk or place the outcome in the hands of the person in crisis. As noted previously, an imminent threat requires a weapon, intent, and delivery system. If we take one of those three things away, the imminence of a threat disappears, and we have all the time in the world for de- escalation. We know we can’t immediately control a subject’s weapon without putting ourselves (and the armed subject) at considerable risk. We also know that we cannot immediately change the intent of an emotionally disturbed person. De-escalation requires effective communication and time. There are no magic words. The leg we have some control over is the delivery system – that being the subject’s ability to deliver violence. Today, our officers are trained to control and mitigate the opportunity for a subject to inflict violence on others. This includes evacuating bystanders and other involved people, so the subject cannot place them at risk, regardless of weapons or intent. Officers maintain distance while remaining close enough to intervene if necessary, and officers are trained to coordinate force differentiation, so that every tool is available to resolve the situation successfully. Sometimes, a successful resolution involves an early application of force to gain control. Officers are trained to apply force when necessary and an opportunity presents itself to gain definitive control of a situation and prevent further escalation. Instead of relying on luck, sometimes a definitive application of force to gain control of non-compliant subject before the situation has an opportunity to generate deadly threats to bystanders or law enforcement officers ensures the best possible outcome. The framework includes guidance on the integration and evaluation of information and intelligence, risk management, and consideration of environmental factors. This is not a cookbook approach to resolving critical incidents. This is a framework for critical incident problem solving. This system was striking in its simplicity and has proven highly effective during the past ten years. Officer Davis and I have taught this framework to departments across the region. Similar frameworks have been developed in parallel and now represent the leading edge of crisis response and de-escalation tactics across the county. While no amount of tactical preparation or de-escalation will prevent a determined actor from inflicting harm on law enforcement officers or innocent bystanders, our officers are trained to put the odds in our favor in many situations. Here are some important statistics for consideration: • Between 2014 and 2025, assaults on law enforcement officers increased from 48,988 to 90,178, representing an 84.1 percent increase. • 1,976 officers were assaulted with firearms in 2014. 3,319 officers were assaulted with firearms in 2025, representing a 67.9 percent increase between 2014 and 2025. • Approximately 182 law enforcement officers were injured by assaults involving firearms in 2014. That number peaked at 517 in 2023 and stood at 445 in 2025. That represents a staggering 144.5 percent increase over a ten-year period. • Assaults on police officers involving edged weapons increased from 966 incidents in 2014 to 1,741 incidents in 2025, representing an increase of approximately 80.2 percent. - Federal Bureau of Investigation LEOKA statistics (2014-2025) Despite across-the-board increases in assaults against law enforcement officers, including categories that may present deadly-force threats, fatal police shootings have not increased proportionately. Firearm assaults increased by approximately 68%, firearm-assault injuries more than doubled, and edged-weapon assaults increased by approximately 80%, while fatal police shootings increased approximately 18% from 2015 to 2024. This does not prove that every deadly-force incident was justified, but it does undercut the claim that law enforcement is broadly increasing civilian fatalities merely to prevent minor injuries to officers. The data more strongly suggests a more volatile threat environment combined with improved tactics, equipment, training, and decision-making intended to reduce deadly-force outcomes. 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 1 | P a g e Public Safey Committee Meeting Date: May 21st, 2026 MEMORANDUM Date: May 14th, 2026 To: Members of the Public Safety Committee From: Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief RE: North End Fire Station Plymovent System Contract with Hastings Air Energy Control. Introduction Fire Chief Vollbrecht is requesting the Public Safety Committee waive the ‘official bidding process’, to recommend and approve the contract with Hastings Air Energy Control in the amount of $62,785.00 for the North End Fire Station Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust System Removal System, and forward to the full City Council for approval. Background and Proposals Received The fire department utilizes Plymovent vehicle exhaust removal systems on all of our current fire stations. All our diesel fire apparatuses are equipped with Plymovent exhaust connections. Installing the same system in the new North End Fire Station will allow for compatibility with all of our apparatus and stations. It will also allow for system parts to be interchangeable between the stations. Hastings Air Energy is the provider for the Plymovent systems in our area. City Ordinance Sec. 2-377 (d) allows for the Council to authorize a purchase without soliciting bids. Budget Source The cost for the Plymovent system was included in the budget for the North End Fire Station. Superior Fire Department Phone: (715) 395-1680 FireDept4@ci.superior.wi.us www.SuperiorWI.gov Camron Vollbrecht, Fire Chief Superior Fire Department 3326 Tower Avenue Superior, WI 54880 2 | P a g e Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Superior Fire Department to waive the ‘official bidding process’ according to the City ordinance Sec. 2-377 (d), recommend and approve the contract with Hastings Air Energy Control in the amount of $62,785.00 for the Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust System Removal System, and forward to the full City Council for approval Approved:____________________________________ Date:__________________ Chairperson Denied:______________________________________ Date:__________________ Chairperson www.hastingsair.com 262.364.0500 Prepared For: Chief Camron Vollbrecht Prepared by: Dean Havnen Date: 4/22/2026 Proposal for Superior Fire Department - New Station #2 Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System for (3) Apparatus Connections Hastings Core Focus: Providing innovative solutions that create healthier lives for workers and energy savings for employers. Experience + Service = Results Engineered Solutions Dust / Wet Collectors Automation & Energy Controls Down & Backdraft Tables Air Filtration Products Remote Monitoring Access Vehicle Exhaust Systems Ventilation Equipment Installation & Service Replacement Filters & Parts Industrial Vacuum Systems Industrial Flex Hose Page 1 of 3 Bill To: Ship To: Superior Fire Department Superior Fire Department #2 Date: 4/22/2026 3326 Tower Avenue 1516 North 7th St Salesperson: Dean Havnen Quote: QUO-44928-M1Z8D6 Superior, WI 54880 Superior, WI 54880 Expires: 6/30/2026 Quote Per Request The proposal includes the design, manufacture and installation of a vehicle exhaust extraction system which allows three (3) vehicles with under carriage exhaust to be connected. Scope System includes: ➢ (3) 80ft Rail-based systems complete with one apparatus connection per rail ➢ (1) 7.5hp exhaust fan complete with silencer & back-draft damper. ➢ (1) Control panel and low voltage control sensors for system activation ➢ All mechanical installation to include all exhaust ducting System warranty is 5 YEARS PARTS and LABOR on all system components and 10 YEAR on all aluminum extrusions. Exclusions Electrical line voltage wiring of the exhaust fan and control panel Part # Description Qty Manua l Config Line VE-MRP-80 Mini Rail System 80 Includes:76' Of Extruded Aluminum Profile 2- Mrp Rail End Caps 1- Hydraulic Shock 3- Rrdc-150, Middle Rail Duct Connector, 6" Diameter 160' Feet Of Mrp Rubber Lip 8-Top Suspension Mount Kits 3.0 0 1 VE-STRA-MG- UH41 STRA UPPER HOSE PACK - MAGNETIC GRABBER. 4" ST HOSEPACK FOR 1 DROP INCLUDES: UPPER HOSE, CRAB, HOSE CLAMPS, METAL SADDLE & BALANCER 3.0 0 2 VE-XX-MH410 SBTA. STRA. VSRX MID HOSE PACK 4" ST HOSE X 10' INCLUDES HOSE & CLAMPS 3.0 0 3 VE-STRA-MG- LH54HTSS LOWER HOSE PACK, MG SS 5", 4" HT HOSE, STR 3.0 0 4 FAN-088N TEV Fan, 7.5 Hp, 3450 Rpm, 208-230/460V, 3Ph, 60Hz, Tefc Motor. Upblast vertical discharge configuration 1.0 0 5 ADAP-036 Rectangular To Round (12" Dia Male Fitting) Transition For Tev 5 Series Fans 1.0 0 6 DAMP-046A Damper - Backdraft - 12" 1.0 0 7 Page 2 of 3 SIL-12A Silencer - 12" - 12x16x36 1.0 0 8 CURB-002 Roofcurb Flat 22.5" X 22.5", 18Ga/ 18" High 1.0 0 9 VE-CP-025 Control operation system for 7.5HP-208V-240V 3PH 19AMP 1.0 0 10 SEN-002 Engine Pressure Sensor Assembly w/ear clips 3.0 0 11 VE-LEG-LP1 Sq Alumn Leg Tube, 1.2" Sq. X 16' Long, Extruded Alumn, Field Cut To Req'D Length 24.0 0 12 VE-LEG-MKF Vertical Leg Mount Kit 3.0 0 13 VE-WRK-R08 Wireless Receiver w/3 relays, 2400 MHZ with enclosure. 1.0 0 14 VE-WRK-T09 Transmitter, Remote, 2.4 GHZ w/spade lugs 3.0 0 15 VE-WRK-T10 Transmitter, remote, Dual Ignition, 2400 MHZ wired. 3.0 0 16 INST-M Mechanical installation to include: mounting & bracing of the equipment, all exhaust ducting, mounting of the exhaust fan & control panel and all control wiring. 1.0 0 17 PD Per Diem 1.0 0 18 FRT Freight 1.0 0 19 LIFT Lift Usage Charges 1.0 0 20 INST-FIRE-COM Setup / Commissioning 1.0 0 21 FIRE-TRAVEL Travel for Fire Setup / Commissioning 1.0 0 22 FIRE-PD Per Diem for Fire Setup / Commissioning 1.0 0 23 Total Price: $62,785.00 Date: 4/22/2026 Salesperson: Dean Havnen Quote: QUO-44928-M1Z8D6 Expires: 6/30/2026 Page 3 of 3 TERMS: Freight for equipment is FOB destination. Hastings will deliver with our truck. Future parts or filter orders will ship prepaid and add. Normal delivery is 10 to 12 weeks after receipt of confirming purchase order or prepayment check. Warranty is per manufacturer specifications. Contact representative for more details. Payment terms are 3% discount for 100% prepayment with the order, or 40% with order net 30 from date of start up. Payment terms discount (3%) does not apply if the payment is made with a credit card. A 1½% per month finance charge will be assessed on all invoice balances outstanding past 30 days. For credit card payments over 5,000.00 dollars, a 3% service charge will be added. If multiple payments are made to an order, the 3% service charge will not be avoided when the total credit card payments to the order exceed 5,000.00 dollars. Price does not include sales tax and any applicable tariffs, duties, taxes, or other fees imposed by customs or other authorities in connection with the importation of the goods are the sole responsibility of the customer. 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