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1 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN April 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Government Center, Board Room 201, 1316 N 14th Street, Superior, WI 54880 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL Present: Nick Ledin, Sarah Anderson, Garner Moffat, Brent Fennessey, Tyler Elm, Ruth Ludwig, Mike Herrick, Mark Johnson, Lindsey Graskey – 9 Virtual: Absent: Jack Sweeney – 1 Also Present: Mayor Paine, City Attorney Prell, Paralegal Bowers, City Clerk Technician Lang 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Public Hearing to request comments on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). There was no objection to opening the public hearing. No one spoke in the public hearing. There was no objection to closing the public hearing. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. March 24, 2026 – Special Council Meeting MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Vice President Herrick, and carried. 5. CORRESPONDENCE TO BE FILED 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 6.1. Report from Mayor Paine 7. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.1. Human Resources Committee (No meeting to report) 7.2. Public Works Committee (Meeting held April 2, 2026) Report from the Vice President Moffat. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 7.2.1. Approve R26-13866, a resolution committing to the goals of Vision Zero and the elimination of transportation related deaths and serious injury. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Ludwig, and carried. 7.2.2. Award contract to Wescom, Inc. for the Environmental Services Divisions Solar System Design Building Project in the amount of $209,124.00. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Ludwig, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried. 7.2.3. Approve the State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for local improvements as part of the Blatnik Bridge Reconstruction in the estimated amount of $683,031.85. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Anderson, was seconded by Vice President Herrick, and carried. 7.2.4. Approve the State Municipal Maintenance Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the ongoing maintenance of local improvements as part of the Blatnik Bridge Reconstruction Project. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Johnson, was seconded by Vice President Herrick, and carried. 7.2.5. Approve Revision #1 of the STP-Urban, State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the Marina Drive Causeway project. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Fennessey, was seconded by Councilor Ludwig, and carried. 7.2.6. Award contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for the 2026 Pavement Marking Project in the amount of $149,527.28. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Ludwig, and carried. 7.3. Finance Committee (No meeting to report) 7.4. Licenses and Fees Committee (No meeting to report) 7.5. Public Safety Committee (Meeting held March 31, 2026) Report from the Councilor Elm. RECOMMENDATIONS: 7.5.1. Award Fire Station 2 build agreements for a total combined amount not to exceed $8,488,516.00 including: 3 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 7.5.1.1. Testing and Inspection Agreement to WSB LLC for an amount not to exceed $27,940.00. 7.5.1.2. Field Engineering Agreement to Martin Engineering for an amount not to exceed $4,000.00. 7.5.1.3. Construction Final Clean Contract to General Cleaning Specialists for an amount not to exceed $10,750.00. 7.5.1.4. Concrete Contract to Northland Concrete & Masonry Company, LLC for an amount not to exceed $579,999.00. 7.5.1.5. Structural Precast Contract to Molin Concrete Products Co. for an amount not to exceed $68,039.00. 7.5.1.6. Masonry Contract to Harbor City Masonry, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $759,720.00. 7.5.1.7. Structural Steel Supply Contract to Bens Structural Fabrication, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $312,995.00. 7.5.1.8. Structural Steel Erection Contract to Red Cedar Steel Erectors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $213,000.00. 7.5.1.9. Carpentry Contract to CMC Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $169,099.00. 7.5.1.10. Finish Carpentry Contract to St. Germain’s Cabinet, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,965.00. 7.5.1.11. Sprayed Insulation Contract to Homeco Insulation, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $233,365.00. 7.5.1.12. Metal Panels Contract to The Jamar Company for an amount not to exceed $354, 125.00. 7.5.1.13. Roofing Contract to The Jamar Company for an amount not to exceed $367,394.00. 7.5.1.14. Interior Sealant Contract to Carciofini Company for an amount not to exceed $57,600.00. 7.5.1.15. Doors, Frames & Hardware Supply Contract to Sell Hardware, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $116,960.00. 4 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 7.5.1.16. Overhead Sectional Doors Contract to Barnum Companies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $101,841.00. 7.5.1.17. Aluminum Storefront & Glazing Contract to Superior Glass, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $120,700.00. 7.5.1.18. Drywall Contract to Pinnacle Wall Systems, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $406,401.00. 7.5.1.19. Tile Contract to Gegare Tile, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $36,787.00. 7.5.1.20. Ceiling & Acoustical Treatment Contract to Twin City Acoustics, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $46,471.00. 7.5.1.21. Flooring (Resilient & Carpet) Contract to Gegare Tile, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $88,240.00. 7.5.1.22. Fluid-Applied Flooring Contract to High Performance Coatings, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $16,830.00. 7.5.1.23. Painting Contract to Regional Contracting & Painting for an amount not to exceed $92,581.00. 7.5.1.24. Miscellaneous Specialties Supply Contract to Construction Supply, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $24,915.00. 7.5.1.25. Window Treatments Contract to Amy’s Windows for an amount not to exceed $17,457.00. 7.5.1.26. Fire Suppression-Sprinkler Contract to FirePro Sprinkler Specialists, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $63,500.00. 7.5.1.27. Combined Mechanical Contract to Shannon’s, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,818,425.00. 7.5.1.28. Combined Electrical Contract to Hunt Electric Corporation for an amount not to exceed $977,617.00. 7.5.1.29. Site Clearing & Earthwork Contract to Veit & Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,170,000.00. 7.5.1.30. Irrigation and Landscaping Contract to Bloomers Garden Center and Landscaping for an amount not to exceed $49,800.00. MOTION TO APPROVE items 7.5.1.1 through 7.5.1.30 by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Councilor Fennessey, and 5 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 carried. 7.5.2. Approve O26-4421, an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Article VII Parking; Schedule A, Stops-Section 2, Three-Way Stops add Hammond Avenue and N 51st Street (Private). MOTION TO APPROVE by Vice President Moffat, was seconded by Councilor Elm, and carried. 7.6. Committee of the Whole Meeting (No meeting to report) 8. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1. REPORTS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1.1. Parks & Recreation Commission (Meeting held March 19, 2026) Report from the Councilor Ledin. RECOMMENDATIONS: 8.1.1.1. Approve the 2026 Recreational Grants and the Special Event Grants. 8.1.1.2. Approve the purchase of a Burke Modular Play Structure for Benny Peterson Park from Lee Recreation in an amount not to exceed $125,289.00, fully funded by a Community Development Block Grant. 8.1.1.3. Award the 44th Avenue East Concept Design Phase Project to Stantec Consulting in the amount of $108,218.00, fully funded by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant. MOTION TO APPROVE items 8.1.1.1 through 8.1.1.3 by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Ludwig, and carried. 8.2. REPORTS SANS RECOMMENDATIONS 8.2.1. Police and Fire Commission (Meeting held April 8, 2026) No report from the Chair. 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS 10.1 Miscellaneous licenses pending department approvals and payment. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Ludwig, was seconded by Councilor Ledin, and carried. 10.2 Original Class “B” Beer and “Class C” Wine Only license application for Bridgeview Superior, Inc., dba Best Western Superior at 415 Hammond Avenue (Agent: 6 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 Elizabeth Bolts) for current license period through June 30, 2026. MOTION TO APPROVE by President Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Elm, and carried. 10.3 Original “Class B” Liquor and Class “B” Beer license application for Solomon Witherspoon Group, dba Spoons Bar and Grill at 424 Tower Avenue (Agent: Solomon Witherspoon) for current license period through June 30, 2026, pending police, fire, and health department approvals. MOTION TO APPROVE by President Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Elm, and carried. 10.4 O26-4419, an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Schedule J, Accessible Parking Zones, Add Accessible Parking Sign (both sides) at 1119 North 20th Street. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Ludwig, was seconded by Councilor Elm, and carried. 10.5 O26-4420, an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Schedule J, Accessible Parking Zones, Remove Accessible Parking Sign (both sides) at 2015 ½ Baxter Avenue, 2017 Baxter Avenue, and 2019 Baxter Avenue. MOTION TO APPROVE by President Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Ludwig, and carried. 10.6 R26-13867, a resolution approving a three-year Harbor Development Statement of Intentions for the years 2027-2029. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Elm, was seconded by President Graskey, and carried. 10.7 Confirm Chris Carlson to the Public Works Director position effective April 15, 2026. APPROVED by unanimous consent. 11. BUSINESS BY PUBLIC 7 Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026 Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Blunt, City Clerk Superior, Wisconsin Approved this 21st day of April, 2026. Attest: ____________________________________ Mayor ____________________________________ City Clerk