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City of Superior · Douglas County · meeting of Apr 21, 2026 · Minutes
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN
April 21, 2026 at 6:34 p.m.
Government Center, Board Room 201, 1316 N 14th Street, Superior, WI 54880
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Nick Ledin, Garner Moffat, Jack Sweeney, Joe Radtke, Tyler Elm, Karly Caven, Mike Herrick, Rob Hering, Lindsey Graskey – 9
Virtual:
Absent: Sarah Anderson – 1
Also Present: Mayor Paine, City Attorney Prell, City Clerk Blunt, Chief of Staff Baker, Deput City Clerk Bacon
Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials:
Alderperson District 1: Nicholas Ledin
Alderperson District 3: Garner Moffat
Alderperson District 5: Joe Radtke
Alderperson District 7: Karly Caven
Alderperson District 9: Robert Hering
Selection of Council President
MOTION by Councilor Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Elm to nominate Councilor Herrick for President.
MOTION to close nominations and elect Councilor Herrick for President by Councilor Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Moffat and carried by unanimous voice vote.
Selection of Council Vice President
MOTION by President Herrick, was seconded by Councilor Ledin to nominate Councilor Moffat for Vice President.
MOTION to close nominations and elect Councilor Moffat for Vice President by Councilor Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Ledin and carried by unanimous voice vote.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 14, 2026 – Regular Common Council Meeting
MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Vice President Moffat, and carried.
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE FILED
MAYOR’S REPORT
Report from Mayor Paine
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Human Resources Committee (No meeting to report)
Public Works Committee (No meeting to report)
Finance Committee (No meeting to report)
Licenses and Fees Committee (Meeting held April 13, 2026)
Report from Vice Chair Herrick.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve R26-13870, a resolution adopting Barkers Island Cottage Rental Pricing Fee Schedule.
MOTION TO APPROVE by President Herrick, was seconded by Councilor Sweeney, and carried.
Approve O26-4422, an ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 94 – Peddlers and Solicitors, Section 94-3 – Exemptions, to add exemption from the City’s Peddler’s Permit requirement for vendors who are participating exclusively within City-approved special events.
MOTION TO APPROVE by President Herrick, was seconded by Vice President Moffat, and carried.
Public Safety Committee (Meeting held April 16, 2026)
Report from Councilor Elm.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve acceptance of technology grant from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Grant Number 2024-COA-01-20323 in the amount of $43,692.00.
Approve acceptance Wisconsin Department of Justice Drug Trafficking Interdiction Grant (2026-DT-01-20181) in the amount of $39,750.00.
Waive the formal bid requirements and enter into the agreement with IndiGo to provide Certified Peer Support Services for the estimated not to exceed an annual cost of $39,000.00.
MOTION TO APPROVE items 7.5.1, 7.5.2, and 7.5.3 by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried.
Approve O26-4423, an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 112 - Traffic Code, Article VII - Miscellaneous Traffic Related Ordinances, Schedule A, Stops-Section 2 – Three-Way Stops to Add Oakes Avenue at North 23rd Street as a Four-Way Stop.
MOTION TO APPROVE by President Herrick, was seconded by Vice President Moffat, and carried.
Approve O26-4424, an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 112 - Traffic Code, Article IV – Abandoned and Junked Vehicles; Towing and Storage of Motor Vehicles, Division 4 – General Regulations, Section 112-145 – Storage Charges, to set storage fees.
MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried.
Approve O26-4425, an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 112 - Traffic Code, Article IV – Abandoned and Junked Vehicles; Towing and Storage of Motor Vehicles, Division 4 – General Regulations, Section 112-143 – Towing Charges, to set towing fees.
MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried.
Committee of the Whole Meeting (No meeting to report)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
REPORTS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS
Redevelopment Authority (Meeting held April 2, 2026)
Report from Mayor Paine.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve R26-13868, a resolution approving the report of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Superior regarding the development agreement with Genesis Attachments, LLC.
MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by President Herrick, and carried.
Plan Commission (Meeting held April 14, 2026)
Report from Mayor Paine.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve R26-13869, a resolution approving an easement agreement with Qwest Corporations, d/b/a CenturyLink QC in connection with property located on Connors Point.
MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Graskey, was seconded by Vice President Moffat, and carried.
REPORTS SANS RECOMMENDATION
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
O26-4426, an ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 112 – Traffic Code, Schedule J, Accessible Parking Zones, To Add Accessible Parking Signage at 1716 Iowa Avenue (one side).
MOTION TO APPROVE by Vice President Moffat, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried.
BUSINESS BY PUBLIC
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Blunt, City Clerk
Superior, Wisconsin
Approved this 5th day of May, 2026.
Attest: ____________________________________
Mayor
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City Clerk
Source: City of Superior website. First collected Oct 22, 2026.