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NOTE: BOX LINKS lead to INTERNAL item documentation; Ctrl+Home brings you back to the agenda. TRADITIONAL LINKS lead to EXTERNAL item documentation. [20220215R 1] AGENDA FOR REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING$0(1'(' SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN Tuesday, February 15, 2022 6:30 p.m. - Government Center, Board Room 201 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 Fire Prevention Program Overview by Superior Fire Department Battalion Chief Howard Huber 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 February 1, 2022 - Regular Council Meeting. 5. CORRESPONDENCE TO BE FILED (No action) 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 6.1 Report from Mayor Paine 6.2 Committee Appointment Recommendation(s) LIABILITY CLAIMS COMMITTEE: 1. Reappoint Mike Hood for an additional 3-year term, expiring December 2024. BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS: 1. Reappoint Jeff Heller for an additional three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. 2. Appoint Jim Dalton for a three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. 3. Appoint John Jones for a three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. 4. Appoint Ryan Nelson for a three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. 5. Appoint John Lintula for a three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND COMMITTEE: 1. Appoint Carolyn Nelson-Kavajecz for a term expiring April 2023. 7. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.1 Human Resources Committee (No meeting to report) 1 Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2022  [20220215R 2] 7.2 Public Works Committee (Meeting held February 3, 2022) Report from the Chair. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve awarding the Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance project to Badger Excavating Inc., for the amount of $29,247.25. 2. Approve the purchase of three (3) Ford Escape SE Hybrid AWD vehicles. 7.3 Finance Committee (Meeting held February 10, 2022) Report from the Chair. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve a 20-block investment in SWL&P’s Community Solar Garden Project for a total NTE $65,000.00. 7.4 Licenses and Fees Committee (No meeting to report) 7.5 Public Safety Committee (No meeting to report) 7.6 Committee of the Whole Meeting (Meeting held February 1, 2022) Report from the Chair. 8. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1 REPORTS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1.1 Parks & Recreation Commission (Meeting held January 27, 2022) Report from the Chair. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve the new name for Bike Loop #1 on the Millennium Trail: “Senior Slide” 8.2 REPORTS SANS RECOMMENDATIONS 8.2.1 Tourism Development Commission (Meeting held February 4, 2022) Report from the Chair. 8.2.2 Historic Preservation Committee (Meeting held February 9, 2022) Report from the Chair. 9. OLD BUSINESS 2 Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2022  [20220215R 3] 10. NEW BUSINESS 10.1 CITY CLERK RAMOS recommending approval of miscellaneous licenses. 10.2 ORDINANCE O22-4267, introduced by the Common Council of the City of Superior, to amend City Code Chapter 112-Traffic Code, Schedule J, Accessible Parking Zones, to add a “Do Not Block Sidewalk” sign at 1517 N 13th Street. 10.3 ORDINANCE O22-4268, introduced by the Common Council of the City of Superior, to amend City Code Chapter 112-Traffic Code, Schedule J, Accessible Parking Zones, to add an accessible parking sign at 1716 Cumming Avenue (both sides). 10.4 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JANIGO is recommending approval of a 20-year Land Lease Agreement and the Consent to Collateral Assignment of Land Lease with the National Bank of Commerce, with Superior Flying Service, LLC, to lease hanger site A-9 for aviation related activities at the Richard I. Bong Memorial Airport. 10.5 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR JANIGO is recommending approval of a 20-year Land Lease Agreement and the Consent to Collateral Assignment of Land Lease with the National Bank of Commerce, with Superior Flying Service, LLC, to lease hanger site B-2 for aviation related activities at the Richard I. Bong Memorial Airport. 10.6 CITY CLERK RAMOS recommending approval of an original “Class B” Liquor and Class “B” Beer alcohol license application for Superior Tavern Inc, dba Superior Tavern, located at 1224 Tower Avenue (Agent: Jason Dalbec) for a period beginning on March 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2022. 11. BUSINESS BY PUBLIC If you would like to speak before the Council, please email the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@ci.superior.wi.us prior to the Council meeting. Due to requirements of the Wisconsin Open Meetings laws, only matters placed on this agenda may be approved by the Council at this meeting. However, citizens may address the Council regarding items which require no action. No personal attacks on individuals will be allowed, and all comments by members of the public shall be limited to three (3) minutes in length, and must not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. Citizens should contact the Mayor, an Alderperson, or the City Clerk to have a matter placed on a future agenda for consideration. **************************************************************************************************************************** Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (715) 395-7200 (OR dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service) prior to the scheduled meeting. The City will attempt to accommodate any request depending on the amount of notice received. **************************************************************************************************************************** In compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, this agenda was posted on 2/11/2022 at the following locations: Superior Government Center, Douglas County Courthouse, and online at https://www.ci.superior.wi.us/agendacenter. It was also emailed to the Superior Telegram, PACT, and the Superior Public Library.**** 3 Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2022  [20220215R 4] 4.1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN Tuesday, February 1, 2022 The Regular Meeting of the Common Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Paine at 6:30 p.m. in the Government Center, Board Room 201. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL Present: Nick Ledin, Jenny Van Sickle, Warren Bender (via teleconference), Jack Sweeney, Brent Fennessey, Tylor Elm, Ruth Ludwig, Rob Pierce, Keith Kern, Lindsey Graskey – 10 Absent: Also Present: Mayor Paine, City Attorney Prell, City Clerk Ramos 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 January 18, 2022 - Regular Council Meeting. MOTION by Councilor Bender, seconded by Councilor Elm and carried, to approve. 5. CORRESPONDENCE TO BE FILED (No action) 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 6.1 Report from Mayor Paine 7. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.1 Human Resources Committee (Meeting held January 24, 2022) Report from Councilor Ludwig. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve 2022-2023 International Association of Fire Fighters Local #74 Contract. 2. Approve the request to increase the Recreation Program Monitor wage and allow option to hire 16 and 17 year olds to partner up at a site if no adult is available. 3. Approve replacing the former full-time Payroll Technician position with a regular part-time Payroll Technician (.5FTE); and approve hiring current temporary employee into position— giving credit for her temporary service, performing 2 month evaluation as soon as possible, and honoring 6 month evaluation date when it comes due. 1 Regular Council Meeting February 1, 2022  [20220215R 5] 4. Approve making correction to Non-Union Salary and Benefit Handbook: Section 14 - Holidays, to update total annual holiday hours from 80 to 88 for Landfill employees. MOTION by Councilor Ledin, seconded by Councilor Bender and carried, to approve all four recommendations. 7.2 Public Works Committee (No meeting to report) 7.3 Finance Committee (Meeting held January 13, 2022) Report from Councilor Sweeney. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve the Nemadji Golf Course Capital Plan Budget. 2. Approve the 2022 Economic Development Budget. MOTION by Councilor Pierce, seconded by Councilor Bender and carried, to approve both recommendations. 7.4 Licenses and Fees Committee (No meeting to report) 7.5 Public Safety Committee (No meeting to report) 7.6 Committee of the Whole Meeting (Meeting held January 18, 2022) Report from the Chair. 8. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1 REPORTS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1.1 Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meeting held January 20, 2022) Report from Councilor Ludwig. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve waiving the bidding requirement to enter into an agreement with Davey Resources Group to complete an update of our tree inventory which includes a hazard assessment and tree management plan for the amount of eighty-eight thousand, two hundred ninety dollars and no cents ($88,290.00). MOTION by Councilor Ludwig, seconded by Councilor Fennessey and carried, to approve. 8.2 REPORTS SANS RECOMMENDATIONS 8.2.1 Police and Fire Commission (Meeting held January 12, 2022) Report from the Chair. 2 Regular Council Meeting February 1, 2022  [20220215R 6] 8.2.2 Plan Commission (Meeting held January 19, 2022) Report from Mayor Paine. 8.2.3 Tourism Development Commission (Meeting held January 21, 2022) Report from Councilor Graskey. 8.2.4 Golf Course Committee (Meeting held January 24, 2022) Report from the Chair. 9. OLD BUSINESS 9.1 PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DIRECTOR CADOTTE recommending investing in SWL&P's Community Solar Garden Project (20 blocks), for a total NTE $65,000.00. MOTION to refer to Finance Committee by Councilor Sweeney, seconded by Councilor Elm and carried. 10. NEW BUSINESS 10.1 CITY CLERK RAMOS recommending approval of miscellaneous licenses. MOTION by Councilor Ledin, seconded by Councilor Bender and carried, to approve. 10.2 FINANCE DIRECTOR PUETZ is recommending the approval of R22-13589, a resolution providing for the prepayment and redemption of the outstanding $6,800,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Series 2011A). MOTION by Councilor Ledin, seconded by Councilor Bender and carried, to approve. 10.3 FINANCE DIRECTOR PUETZ is recommending the approval of R22-13590, a resolution providing for the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of a Taxable Note, Anticipation Note of 2022, of the City of Superior, Wisconsin; Establishing the Terms and Conditions Therefor; Directing its Execution and Delivery; Creating a Debt Service Account Therefor; and Awarding the Sale Thereof. No action recommended by Finance Director Puetz; no objection from Council to pull from consideration. 3 Regular Council Meeting February 1, 2022  [20220215R 7] 11. BUSINESS BY PUBLIC Meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Camila Ramos, City Clerk Superior, Wisconsin Approved this 15th day of February, 2022. Attest: ____________________________________ Mayor ____________________________________ City Clerk 4 Regular Council Meeting February 1, 2022  [20220215R 8] Office of the Mayor Jim Paine, Mayor Becky Scherf, Chief of Staff to the Mayor Phone: (715) 395-7212 1316 North 14th Street, #301 Fax: (715) 395-7590 Superior, WI 54880 TDD: (715) 395-7521 Website: www.ci.superior.wi.us E-mail: mayor@ci.superior.wi.us February 10, 2022 Council: 02/09/2022 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Common Council FROM: Mayor Jim Paine RE: Committee Appointments Liability Claims Committee Reappoint Mike Hood for an additional three (3) year term, expiring December 2024. Board of Building Appeals Reappoint Jeff Heller for an additional three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. Appoint Jim Dalton for a three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. Appoint John Jones for a three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. Appoint Ryan Nelson for three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. Appoint John Lintula for a three (3) year term, expiring February 2025. Tourism Development Fund Committee Appoint Carolyn Nelson-Kavajecz for a term expiring April 2023. Thank you. rs  [20220215R 9] 7.2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING February 3, 2022 GOVERNMENT CENTER ROOM 204 Members Present: Nick Ledin, Ruth Ludwig, Jenny Van Sickle Members Absent: Keith Kern Also Present: Todd Janigo, Chris Carlson, Jodi Saylor, Shelley Nelson, Thor Trone, Chief Alexander (virtual), Erin Abramson (virtual), Lisa DeGuire (virtual) Councilor Van Sickle called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. 1. Approval of the January 6, 2022 meeting minutes. MOTION by Ludwig, second by Ledin and carried to approve the minutes from the January 6, 2022 meeting. 2. Environmental Services Division a. Stormwater Permit Annual Report This report is a required annual report documenting the actions and activities undertaken to meet the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements. Received and filed. b. Recommendation of Bid Award for the Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance project. There is an existing storm water best management project at Winter Street and Susquehanna Avenue in Billings Park that was put in in the early 2000’s. As part of our MS4 Permit, we need to inspect these annually and this particular one cannot be maintained in-house. It is a larger project that requires removing a large amount of sediment from the bottom of the area. This project will be modifying the outlet structure that has heaved to be more in line with the way it was originally designed. There should be more vegetation in the bottom of that area and it is a lot of dirt. So overall, this project is a large scale dredging to specific elevations and modifications to the outlet structure. Bids were opened on January 28th. Nine bids were received with Badger Excavating Inc. providing the lowest cost bid. MOTION by Ludwig, second by Ledin and carried to award the bid for the Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance project to Badger Excavating Inc. DeGuire left the meeting at 5:05pm. Director Janigo proposed moving to item 3b to accommodate Chief Alexander’s schedule.  [20220215R 10] 3. Councilor Jenny Van Sickle a. Landfill Presentation Darienne McNamara shared information about the landfill. She explained the process for closing and where we are at in the process. It is anticipated that the landfill will be “full” and in turn close sometime in 2026. Closing requires specific steps to ensure it does not create problems for the area and environment. Currently, the landfill operates 55 hours per week. They do have some collection of items that get recycled offsite. Most of the land is occupied by the garbage. Part of landfill is already closed, some areas are inactive (not actively receiving waste), but staff is still working on preparing them to close. There is also infrastructure to handle gas emissions and reduce our carbon footprint. Garbage comes in a few ways – 80% from Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD); 10% from City of Superior, and 10% from 3rd party/public. We are the regional solid waste facility and one of only two in the state that are City owned and run. We take in almost 1 million pounds of garbage per day. There was discussion about what closure would look like, the steps that need to happen and then what monitoring would need to continue even after the landfill is completely closed. They are currently working on the plans for where garbage will go once the landfill is closed. Councilor Elm left at 6:24pm and Darienne McNamara left at 6:28pm. b. Discussion on Traffic Ad Hoc Committee Councilors Van Sickle and Elm, along with Director Janigo and Police Chief Alexander have met twice to try to create a more comprehensive response to complaints of speeding in neighborhoods, stop sign installation, deploying the speed trailer and trying create a policy to streamline Public Works’ response to these requests. Director Janigo showed an example of an uncontrolled intersection where an accident occurred due to drivers not yielding or slowing at the intersection. This is a common problem at uncontrolled intersections. This started the conversation of whether or not we need to put stop signs at every intersection or how we should handle them. Chief Alexander said the police department is utilizing SmartForce software for a number of reasons. This software provides information to officers during their briefing at the beginning of a shift as well as information about traffic issues among other things. Lt. Trone has also created a running list of areas of concern. Officers have this on a phone app and see it during briefing as well as on their squad car computers. They are asked to spend time in these problem areas and then report back to what time they were there and what things happened. Officers are then able to report back to where they were, what they did, citations issued and more. Additionally, in next couple of weeks an online tool will be launched where citizens will be able to make a significant number of incident reports. This will work with SmartForce to help the department as they respond to the incident reports. Chief Alexander left at 5:23pm  [20220215R 11] Public Works put together a conceptual layout showing if we were to control every intersection in the UWS and Billings Park areas. This layout will help build consistent response, expectations and usage of stop signs. They layout can be referred to as complaints come in and we look at the area to form a response. The goal was to put the grid together with every 2 blocks on a residential street having a stop sign. In responding to complaints, there are several things that could be done to help with speeding before needing to put stop signs out. Lt. Trone discussed cause and effect and how we need to consider what happens when changes are made. He agrees that it would be good to create a document that outlines the process, responses, effects, etc. 4. Public Works a. Recommendation to purchase three (3) Ford Escape SE Hybrid AWD vehicles. Three admin support vehicles are scheduled for replacement. In the past, we have purchased Chevy Equinoxes for this class of vehicle. The recommended purchase is for three Ford Escape Hybrids. The hybrids represent a step towards better sustainability and environmental stewardship compared with traditional fully gas-powered vehicles. MOTION by Ledin, second by Ludwig, and carried to approve the purchase of three (3) Ford Escape SE Hybrid AWD vehicles. 5. ESD Director’s Report Received and filed 6. Public Works Director’s Report a. A Hammond Ave Public Meeting was held and an online survey will remain open until end of day Feb 4th. So far 170 people have responded. That feedback is being broken out and using percentages, they will put together a preferred selection and then that will be sent out for public input as well. b. Railroad crossing – Hearing next week with the OCR and Railroad. From that will come hopefully come a repair order and schedule. c. SnowPaths – This low cost software will consume the data that we are getting from Verizon and will put it into a format that is easier for citizens to look at and see where plows have been, what the priorities are and what residential streets look like. d. SOGL project is currently out for bids. We should see that pricing in the next couple of weeks. e. Recycled asphalt and concrete crushing also out for bid. Sidewalks, line painting and general construction materials should be going out for bids soon. f. Landfill – We are talking about gate rates and residential versus commercial rates with the Finance Committee. g. Design for the Arch request for proposal should go out Friday. We hope to have something at the Council meeting on May 17th. Then we can go through the design process and have something ready for construction mid-summer. h. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law –WISDOT is taking solicitation for projects so we are trying to put together projects quickly. They are talking June and July for August and September lettings so anything with rail, utility, etc. coordination won’t make first round, but there will be a second round. Just getting into what bill is and what that looks like. Looking at functionally classified roads.  [20220215R 12] Councilor Van Sickle adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m. The next Public Works Committee meeting will be held March 3, 2022 at 5 p.m. in Room 204 of the Government Center. Minutes submitted to the Council Meeting of February 15, 2022.  [20220215R 13] City of Superior LANDFILL  [20220215R 14] Landfill Fund $7M $6M Collection: $787,379 $5M $4M Disposal: $5,163,000 $3M $2M $1M Recycling: $465,944 $0 1  [20220215R 15] Overview CLOSED  Open to public  Non‐landfill items  Brush  Yard Waste  Tires COVERED  Mattresses  Electronics  40+ years old  4–5 years left ACTIVE Free Landfill Days avg. 200 people per event  [20220215R 16] Overview  Leachate system  Gas collection  Monitoring  Gas wells  Groundwater  Storm water  Ambient air  Fugitive gas  Leachate  Load Inspections  Pipe & Valve Inspections About 4 miles of pipe collecting gas and liquid  [20220215R 17] Where does the garbage come from? 80% WLSSD 10% City of Superior 10% 3rd Party / Public Over 900,000 lbs. of garbage per day  [20220215R 18] Landfill Staff Operators Laborer Technician Clerk  [20220215R 19] All About “Air Space”  Operating Costs  User Fees  Timing of closure  [20220215R 20] All About “Air Space”  [20220215R 21] All About “Air Space”  [20220215R 22] Landfill Budget: $5–6M Annual Expenses $2.0M $4M $1.5M $1.0M $0.5M $0  [20220215R 23] Landfill Budget: $5–6M Annual Revenue $5M $4M $3M $2M $1M $0 WLSSD 3rd Party Garbage Fee Sludge Interest Rev Carbon Credits * Excludes portion of fees used to fund garbage collection ($750K in 2022)  [20220215R 24] DNR Waste Study Northern Region (Superior + Weyerhauser) Data from 2020‐2021  [20220215R 25] City of Superior LANDFILL  [20220215R 26] TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND DESIGN TRAFFIC “AD HOC” NOT AN OFFICIAL CITY COMMITTEE  [20220215R 27] MEMBERS • Council President Tylor Elm – 6th District • Council Vice President Jenny Van Sickle – 2nd District • Police Chief Nick Alexander • Public Works Director Todd Janigo [20220215R 28]  [20220215R 29] WHAT IS THE ISSUE? • Speeding • Residential Streets taking on arterial traffic • “History” of Avenues having the Right of Way • No formal step by step process for stop sign consideration outside of the MUTCD criteria  [20220215R 30] FOLLOW UP • Previous installations • N 17th & Hughitt 4 way stop • Resident feels that it has made a large difference. Easier to cross the street. • Another resident feels the stop is treated as a yield or it is just bypassed. • N 16th & Cumming • N 16th & Baxter • Increased enforcement • Smartforce • Sign audit and conceptual layout  [20220215R 31] CONCEPTUAL UWS AREA LAYOUT  [20220215R 32] BILLINGS PARK CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT  [20220215R 33] Environmental Services Division Public Works Department Phone: (715) 394-0392 Ext. 1015 Collection System Engineering & Fax: (715) 394-0406 Operations Manager E-mail: abramsone@ci.superior.wi.us Erin Abramson Website: www.ci.superior.wi.us 51 E 1st Street Superior, WI 54880 Memorandum of Recommendation DATE: January 31, 2022 TO: Mayor Jim Paine and the Common Council FROM: Steve Roberts and Erin Abramson RE: Recommendation of Bid Award for the Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance project It is requested that the Common Council award the Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance project to Badger Excavating Inc. in the amount of $29,247.25. 1. Introduction: On Friday, January 28, 2022, the Environmental Services Division of Public Works opened bids for the Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance project. 2. Background/Analysis/Discussion: Located on the north side of the road where Susquehanna Ave. turns to Winter St. is a City owned storm water pond. The storm water pond was originally constructed in 2005 as a regional storm water BMP (best management practice) to service the Vinje Industrial Park development. The pond was designed as a “dry pond”, used to settle out solids from runoff prior to discharging. Through the years of heavy truck traffic along Winter Street and sedimentation, the pond has accumulated sediment and no longer functions as originally designed. ESD staff has conducted in-house planning and design work for a project to remove accumulated sediment and modify the existing concrete outlet control structure. Work will include: excavating and removing approximately 960 cubic yards of material, re-shaping pond bottom, adding riprap, and modifying the outlet control structure orifice to a new elevation. 3. Budget Source/Fiscal Impact: The primary City budget source for this project is the Stormwater Capital Fund (606) and to be reimbursed by the Planning/TIF 16 Fund Q:\Construction_Contracts\2022\220601 Winter & Susquehanna Pond\02_Notices and Correspondence\Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance - Memorandum of Recommendation.docx  [20220215R 34] 4. Bids Received: A total of 9 bids were received. Contractor Bid Proposal Olson Bros. Construction Inc. $ 29,586.55 Badger Excavating Inc. $ 29,247.25 Sipsas Excavating $ 35,088.39 Stack Bros. Inc. $ 42,169.92 Northland Constructors Inc. $ 48,500.00 Wren Works LLC $ 59,988.50 A Plus Contractors $ 51,730.75 KTM Paving Inc. $ 44,503.27 Northern Interstate Construction Inc. $ 42,046.01 5. Conclusion: It is the recommendation of the Environmental Services Division to accept and award the bid from Badger Excavating Inc. in the amount of $29,247.25. Recommendation Approved: _________________________________________ Date: ____________ Mayor Jim Paine Recommendation Denied: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________ Mayor Jim Paine EA/cc C (E-Distribution) Todd Janigo, Chris Carlson, Steve Roberts, ESD Managers, David Pollock, Jane Darwin Q:\Construction_Contracts\2022\220601 Winter & Susquehanna Pond\02_Notices and Correspondence\Winter St. & Susquehanna Pond Maintenance - Memorandum of Recommendation.docx [20220215R 35] [20220215R 36]  [20220215R 37] Finance Committee Proceedings City of Superior February 10, 2022 Members Present: Jack Sweeney and Tylor Elm Staff Present: Ashley Puetz, Jean Dotterwick, Deborah Kamunen, Jim Paine, Linda Cadotte, Chris Carlson and Darienne McNamara Others Present: Charles Harrington, Jenny Van Sickle, Joscelyn Skandel, Taylor Pedersen, Krzysztof Kopec’, Helmi Harrington, Kevin Friedrich, Roger Schmitz, Robert Dingmann and Shelley Nelson Members Excused: Brent Fennessey and Keith Kern Jack Sweeney called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm with a quorum present. Attendance was done by sign in and virtual meeting. 1. Approval of January 13, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes. Motion was made by Tylor Elm, seconded by Jack Sweeney and carried to approve the January 13, 2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes. 2. Tabled from the January 13, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting – 2022 Grant Application – A World of Accordions. In April of 2021, A World of Accordions was incorporated as a non-profit organization and received 501c3 status. The documentation has been sent to the Finance Committee. A question and answer period followed concerning outstanding accounts and notes and if the building has been transferred yet. Councilor Sweeney also questioned if there were any liens on the building, taking on any debt. All answered no. They also verbally confirmed the title is clear. The building is being leased to World of Accordions and the utilities and repairs will be taken on by World of Accordions. Motion was made by Tylor Elm, seconded by Jack Sweeney and carried to table this item until World of Accordions holds their meeting. 3. Referred from the February 1, 2022 City Council Meeting – Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Cadotte recommending investing in SWL&P’s Community Solar Garden Project (20 blocks), for a total NTE $65,000. SWL&P is planning to build a clean-energy community solar garden with 470 kilowatt solar array anticipated to be built in 2022. Each block is estimated to produce 1,500 kWh per year. When considering an investment to help produce enough power for the electricity for the parks located in the CDBG qualified area, it is estimated by SWL&P that parks would need 20 blocks. This is estimated to produce enough energy to supply electricity to many city parks. EC-1 rates are the only eligible rates for the subscription. Current rates are $.115, however the solar rates will be set at $.14 and will not be affected by future rate increases. The project life span is anticipated to be upwards of 25 years and the electricity cost savings over 14 years is estimated at $35,000. Approval is being sought for $65,000 and would come out of currently budgeted 2022 Capital Parks Projects and if determined to be ARPA eligible will be allocated accordingly. A question and answer period ensued with SWL&P representative Joscelyn Skandel. Motion was made by Tylor Elm, seconded by Jack Sweeney and carried to approve investing in SWL&P’s Community Solar Garden Project (20 blocks) for a total NTE $65,000.  [20220215R 38] 4. Tabled from the January 13, 2022 Finance Committee – Request from Councilor Sweeney from the November 18, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting – Public Works Director Todd Janigo and Environmental Regulatory Manager Darienne McNamara to propose increasing the landfill gate rate. 5. Tabled from the January 13, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting – Request from Councilor Sweeney from the November 18, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting – Public Works Director Todd Janigo and Environmental Regulatory Manager Darienne McNamara to discuss the tonnage and garbage rates for commercial cans versus residential cans. 6. 4th Quarter 2021 Financial Report from the Bong Center, TDF and Travel Superior – receive and file. Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Taylor Pedersen spoke on the strong finish for the 4th quarter of 2021. He indicated it was the best year ever. 7. 2021 SYO Financials – receive and file 8. Golf course Financials – receive and file. 9. Review 2021 year-to-date check register – receive and file. 10. Review January, 2022 check registers – 2021 and 2022 expenditures – receive and file. 11. Review General Fund Financial Statements – 2022 & 2021 Expenditure vs. Budget Analysis as of January 31, 2022 – receive and file. 12. General Financial Overview a. General updates. b. Update on top 3 financial concerns or updates. 13. Other financial matters. 14. Agenda items for next month. Motion was made by Tylor Elm, seconded by Jack Sweeney to table all other agenda items until the next Finance meeting, due to inclement weather. Having no other business, the Finance Committee Meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Jean Dotterwick  [20220215R 39] PROCEEDINGS FOR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING WITH POWER TO ACT SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN Tuesday, February 1, 2022 The meeting was called to order by President Tylor Elm at 7:10 p.m. in the Government Center, Board Room 201. 1. ROLL CALL Present: Nick Ledin, Jenny Van Sickle, Warren Bender (via teleconference), Jack Sweeney, Brent Fennessey, Tylor Elm, Ruth Ludwig, Rob Pierce, Keith Kern, Lindsey Graskey – 10 Absent: Also Present: Mayor Paine, City Attorney Prell, City Clerk Ramos 2. OLD BUSINESS 2.1 MAYOR PAINE is recommending the approval of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Budget. MOTION by Councilor Bender, seconded by Councilor Ledin, to approve. 2.1.1 MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILOR VAN SICKLE by reducing neighborhood improvements by $200,000 to create a $200,000 Child Care Allocation in the SLFRF budget. MOTION TO AMEND seconded by Councilor Sweeney, and carried. MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILOR FENNESSEY, by reducing allocations to both Connect Superior and Historic Rehabilitation by $1,000,000 to create a $2,000,000 Building Maintenance, Repairs and Additions llocation in the SLFRF budget, seconded by Councilor Sweeney. MOTION TO POSTPONE BY COUNCILOR SWEENEY until February 15th Council Meeting, seconded by Councilor Fennessey, and failed by roll call vote: AYE – 4 Sweeney, Fennessey, Pierce, Kern NO – 6 Ledin, Van Sickle, Bender, Elm, Ludwig, Graskey MOTION TO AMEND failed by roll call vote: AYE – 4 Sweeney, Fennessey, Pierce, Kern NO – 6 Ledin, Van Sickle, Bender, Elm, Ludwig, Graskey Committee of the Whole Meeting 1 February 1, 2022  [20220215R 40] MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILOR FENNESSEY, by reducing allocation to Connect Superior by $1,000,000 to create a $1,000,000 Mental Health Care allocation in the SLFRF budget, seconded by Councilor Kern, failed by roll call vote: AYE – 2 Fennessey, Kern NO – 8 Ledin, Van Sickle, Bender, Sweeney, Elm, Ludwig, Pierce, Graskey MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILOR LEDIN, by reducing allocation to Historic Rehabilitation allocation by $500,000 to create a $500,000 Unallocated Fund allocation in the SLFRF budget, seconded by Councilor Elm, passed by unanimous roll call vote. MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILOR FENNESSEY, by reducing allocation to Connect Superior by $500,000 to increase $500,000 Homelessness allocation to $1,000,000 in the SLFRF budget, seconded by Councilor Kern, failed by roll call vote: AYE – 2 Fennessey, Kern NO – 8 Ledin, Van Sickle, Bender, Sweeney, Elm, Ludwig, Pierce, Graskey MOTION TO AMEND BY COUNCILOR FENNESSEY, by reducing allocation to Connect Superior by $500,000 to create a $500,000 High School Scholarship allocation in the SLFRF budget, seconded by Councilor Kern, failed by roll call vote: AYE – 2 Fennessey, Kern NO – 8 Ledin, Van Sickle, Bender, Sweeney, Elm, Ludwig, Pierce, Graskey MOTION TO APPROVE SLFRF budget, as amended, passed by roll call vote: AYE – 8 Ledin, Van Sickle, Bender, Sweeney, Elm, Ludwig, Pierce, Graskey NO – 2 Fennessey, Kern 3. NEW BUSINESS Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Camila Ramos, City Clerk Superior, Wisconsin Committee of the Whole Meeting 2 February 1, 2022  [20220215R 41] 8.1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION January 27, 2022 Room 204 Government Center & Via Zoom Members Present In Person: Keith Kern, Elizabeth Norén, Nick Ledin, Gene Rosburg Members Not Present: Jemal Broussard, David Kroll Also Present: Linda Cadotte (Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry), Russ Behlings (Parks Superintendent), Jodi Saylor (Administrative Assistant, Parks, Recreation & Forestry), Jenny Van Sickle (City Councilor), Katelyn Baumann* (UW-Superior), Dave Grandmaison* (WI DNR), Shelley Nelson* 1(Superior Telegram) Councilor Kern called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. 1. Approve October 28, 2021 Meeting Minutes MOTION by Rosburg, second by Norén and carried to approve the October 28, 2021 meeting minutes with the correction to the meeting dates for the 4th Thursday of the month in item 13. 2. Children’s Memorial Garden Update - Katelyn Baumann (UW Superior) Baumann is an Outreach Program Manager at UW-Superior. As part of a leadership program she participated in, her group worked on a final project which was the idea to build a Children’s Memorial Garden. This garden is dedicated to anyone who grieves the loss of a child regardless of age or reason of passing. The project started in August of 2014 with the official planting in July of 2018 and the brick pathway and plaques being installed in the summer of 2021. Every year new elements have been worked on. The first bricks will start to be engraved this winter with installation in the summer of 2022. The Blooms Brothers will officially adopt the park in summer 2022 and there will be a formal recognition of the park during the week of July 18, 2022. (Final date will be sent out to Commission once set) The brick sponsorship application will be open to anyone to order bricks to be installed the following summer. They hope to sustain the garden through this sponsorship platform. The cost of the brick includes the purchase, engraving, and installation. Scholarships will be offered to those that may not be able to afford to purchase a brick. a. Brick Sponsorship Form Currently, we have 4 bricks ready to be engraved and installed this spring. MOTION by Ledin, second by Rosburg and carried to approve the Brick Sponsorship Order Form. Baumann left at 5:20pm 1 * Attended the meeting virtually  [20220215R 42] 3. Wild Rice/Goose Management update & presentation - David Grandmaison Grandmaison is the St. Louis River Wild Rice Habitat & Restoration Project Coordinator for the WI DNR. Their goal is to bring wild rice back to the Estuary. They are attempting to restore 275 acres and are targeting 18 different sites. They are doing this through vegetation management, wild rice seeding annually, herbivory (geese) management and annual monitoring to asses and evaluated the impacts of their management actions. They have seeded approximately 60,000 pounds of wild rice in the estuary. They are starting to see some results from the efforts they are putting in. Canada geese continue to pose challenges for the restoration. They have used many different techniques to dissuade geese from eating the rice including exclosures. The exclosures help, but they are limited in how many of these they can use. They did a goose roundup in July of 2021 and were able to remove 187 geese. The geese were humanely euthanized and donated to the Lake Superior Zoo who was able to use them for enrichment for their carnivore program. They are hoping to replicate this effort in summer 2022. Continued monitoring of the area will guide what is done going forward. Councilor Ledin asked how they can determine how many geese they can round up and how they determine roundups are no longer needed. Grandmaison said that there is a take permit that allows for a certain number of geese statewide. He works closely with them to determine the number to be taken. Eventually the rice gets to the density where roundup does not need to be done every year. This is the best year they have seen for growth in the estuary so they are seeing results from years of seeding and being diligent on some of the sites herbivory management. Rain and drought can also affect growth of the rice. Grandmaison will also present to the Wisconsin Point Committee but is also looking for support from this Commission to continue utilizing City sites for access during 2022 round-up efforts. MOTION by Kern, second by Norén and carried to approve continuing the partnership with the Wisconsin DNR in the estuary. Grandmaision left at 5:40pm. 4. Naming Recommendation Millennium Trail Bike Loop #1 – “Senior Slide” We received only one public comment during the public comment period in support of the name. Per the naming policy, the name then comes to the Parks and Recreation Commission and then to City Council for final approval. Members thought that the name was appropriate as it was suggested by Henry Campbell who spearheaded and worked on creating this new trail. The volunteer team can plan some sort of formal event announcing the trail if they wish. MOTION by Ledin, second by Rosburg and carried to approve naming the Millennium Trail Bike Loop #1 “Senior Slide”.  [20220215R 43] 5. CIP Project Recommendations a. The next 5 years of parks Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) were removed. The ARPA has budgeted $2.25M - $1M specific for Woodstock Bay, $1.25M for other projects and $100K for the tree fund. Cadotte shared the draft of the projects being proposed for the next five years. Councilor Kern asked for an update on Woodstock Bay. Currently we are working on some design modifications right now. Director Cadotte was asked to have the Starry Skies group look over the plan and have an engineer verify that the fixtures and lighting fall within their guidelines. Starry skies does not have specific guidelines yet so it is more of a review process. Also, with the wetland permitting and storm water solid suspensions, looking at putting a retaining pond where field of trees was going to be. What was planned to put out for bid would not include the pathways around or some of the lookouts. It will include the pavilion, parking areas, water access, improved access for ice fishing, and the vault restroom and storm water treatments. Looking at replacing some of the trees with some wetland plants to help treat water. The project was initially projected at $1.4M with everything, not including the boardwalk through the wetland across the road. We are hoping to come in at $1.25M. If not, that will also push some other upgrades. We have $150K from a Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant to put towards this project as well. Director Cadotte shared a list of the potential CIP projects and there was brief discussion. This will come back to the Committee in March for further consideration and final approval. MOTION by Ledin, second by Rosburg and carried to table this item until the March meeting. 6. Director and Superintendent’s Reports a. Recreational Grant letters went out to anyone who received a grant from 2019 – 2021. There will be two meetings in March, the first of which will be to review the applications and the second to consider approval of the recommendations. At this time, there is no plan to have presentations by the applicants. The budget for 2022 is $70K which is $10K less than 2021. b. Cadotte was approached by an Eagle Scout about a project to do benches along the Makwa Ziibiins Miikana Trail. They will be the Leopold style similar to the bench out there. There will be about a dozen. Van Sickle left at 6:12pm. c. Ski Passes – overall numbers are extremely high right now. It is very busy on the trails. d. It has been a challenge to find enough people to staff the warming sheds. The Human Resources Committee approved allowing two 16 or 17 year olds to pair up at one rink versus only being able to higher people 18 and up. This will apply to the playground program as well. The pay rate was increased as well from around $11 to $15 per hour.  [20220215R 44] e. Pickle Pond we are getting much closer to the transfer of property from BNSF to the City. Looking at vegetated buffer doing a transitional planting and clearing in that area. Likely will not happen until next year. Hopeful the railroad will get this completed so we retain funding for this project. f. Behlings – Ice rinks look good, flooding amounts are down due to cold temps so water use will be down. They installed a plastic liner at Billings Park to see how that works. It did create some challenges so the ice is thicker on one end than the other but it did save some time in setup. g. The sidewalk plowing program has been going smoothly this year. h. The Parks Crew is now fully staffed for the first time in a couple of years! i. Lake Superior Ice Festival this weekend – come out and enjoy! www.LakeSuperiorIceFestivval.com 7. The next meeting will be March 17, 2022 at 5pm in Room 204 of the Government Center. Councilor Kern announced the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Minutes submitted to the Council Meeting of February 15, 2022. [20220215R 45]  [20220215R 46] Background Information • August 2014: Leadership Superior, Douglas County starts • September 2014: Idea of creating a memorial garden is proposed and group forms • April-May 2015: Parks & Rec Commission and Superior City Council officially approves location • August 2017: Final garden design developed • By September 2017: Raised $16,000 for the garden • October 2017: Japanese Tree Lilacs planted • July 2018: Garden is officially planted under leadership of The Blooms Brothers • August 2019: New plants added to the garden and sponsorship & plaque design begins • Summer 2021: Brick pathway installed and plaques are added • December 2021: Brick Pathway Sponsorship form developed  [20220215R 47] Location - Billings Park, Second Point  [20220215R 48] Raising Funds Memorial Garden Designs [20220215R 49]  [20220215R 50] July 2018  [20220215R 51] July 2018  [20220215R 52] August 2019  [20220215R 53] Summer 2021 [20220215R 54]  [20220215R 55] Any Now? • January 2022: Update to Parks & Rec Commission • Winter 2022: First bricks are engraved • Spring 2022: Formal adoption of the Children’s Memorial Garden by The Blooms Brothers. Alliance Masonry adds first engraved memorial bricks • Summer 2022: New plants and flowers added, new mulch, etc. • Week of July 18, 2022: Formal recognition and welcome to community  [20220215R 56] Thank you! Katelyn Baumann katelynbaumann@gmail.com  [20220215R 57] Children’s Memorial Garden Brick Pathway Sponsorship Form Our mission is to create a garden of hope, healing, and peace for families and friends that have experienced the tragic loss of a child. We hope that all families and friends will feel welcome to visit this garden and remember their child's life. This garden will be a peaceful sanctuary for reflection and recollection of cherished memories, and it will act as a symbol of life’s everlasting beauty and grace. The garden will be dedicated to all who grieve the loss of a child, regardless of age or reason or passing. This program will allow people to purchase bricks, to be placed in our Children’s Memorial Garden, in memory or honor of someone you love. Information  The Children’s Memorial Garden, located on Second Point in Billing’s Park, will have a walkway made up of personalized, engraved bricks. All bricks will be placed randomly throughout the walkway.  Each brick may be engraved according to the chart below. All bricks shall contain a message in memory for or of a child who has passed away. All messages should be inspirational and consistent with the mission of the Children’s Memorial Garden and should provide comfort and support to grieving families.  Installation will be done in the spring (around June 15). Application must be in by December 1 (previous year).  Bricks are guaranteed for one year; if a brick is broken during this time, the City will replace it at no cost.  The City will host an annual dedication ceremony for your brick including a Donor and/or Recipient Certificate and recognition in the Superior Telegram. Options Option 1: 7” x 3.5” Brick 3 Lines, 14 characters/spaces per line $50 per brick Option 2: 7” x 7” Brick 6 Lines, 14 characters/spaces per line $75 per brick Option 3: 10.5” x 7” Brick 6 Lines, 22 characters/spaces per line $125 per brick If you have any other questions, please call the City of Superior Parks, Rec & Forestry Department at 715-395-7270 or email. You can also find the Children’s Memorial Garden on Facebook.  [20220215R 58] Engraved Brick Order Form Completely fill in form and submit with payment (make check payable to City Treasurer) Name: Address: Phone: Email Address: Brick Choice & Message: Please print clearly, using capital letters, the name or message you would like on your special brick in the boxes below. Spaces and punctuation marks count as a single character. Small shapes such as or  can be added to any brick and take 1 ½ spaces.  Option 1 - $50 per brick: 7” x 3.5” Brick – 3 lines, 14 characters/spaces per line LINE 1: LINE 2: LINE 3:  Option 2 - $75 per brick: 7” x 7” Brick - 6 lines, 14 characters/spaces per line LINE 1: LINE 2: LINE 3: LINE 4: LINE 5: LINE 6:  Option 3 - $125 per brick: 10.5” x 7” Brick - 6 lines, 22 characters/spaces per line LINE 1: LINE 2: LINE 3: LINE 4: LINE 5: LINE 6:  [20220215R 59] Financial (choose all that apply)  Enclosed is my check for $_________  Enclosed is an additional donation of $________ for the continued care and maintenance of the garden.  I need help in financing a brick. If enough funds are available, partial aid will be available to you. Donor & Recipient Certificate Messages (choose one or both)  DONOR CERTIFICATE custom message, if desired will be printed on the paper certificate ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________  RECIPIENT CERTIFICATE custom message, if desired will be printed on the paper certificate ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________  Please check here if you DO NOT want your tribute published in the Superior Telegram. Authorized Signature Finally, the following signature certifies that the City of Superior Parks, Rec & Forestry Department has been given the authority to inscribe the below-listed name on the memorial brick walkway. The person giving this authorization and signing below is either a parent, guardian, family member, or close friend who has the permission of the family to have this name inscribed. Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________________ Engraved Brick Order Form and payment can be mailed or emailed (parks@ci.superior.wi.us) to: City of Superior Parks, Rec & Forestry Department, 1316 N 14th St, Room 200, Superior, WI 54880  [20220215R 60] St. Louis River Estuary Wild Rice Habitat Restoration Project Dave Grandmaison St. Louis River Wild Rice Habitat & Restoration Project Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources email: david.grandmaison@wisconsin.gov phone: 715-817-8510  [20220215R 61] Restoration Goals • 275 acres restored & enhanced • density target (1 stem / 0.5m2) *in 50% of sampling points during 3 of 5 years Restoration Actions • Vegetation management • Wild rice seeding • Herbivory management • Annual monitoring [20220215R 62]  [20220215R 63] Canada geese continue to pose challenges for wild rice restoration. [20220215R 64] [20220215R 65] [20220215R 66]  [20220215R 67] Site Total Arrowhead Landing 22 Power Squadron 51 Oliver Landing 34 Oliver Landing 13 Plover Site 47 Oliver Landing 20 Canada Goose Roundup • July 1st & 2nd, 2021 • 187 geese removed  [20220215R 68] Current Wild Rice Status • The 2021 growing season was the most productive season that we’ve experienced since restoration efforts began. • Prior to 2021, only one site (Duck Hunter Bay North) met restoration density targets. • In 2021, three sites met density targets (Duck Hunter Bay North, Radio Tower Bay, and Rask Bay). • Goose herbivory management is crucial for continuing this trend.  [20220215R 69] Moving Forward (2022 – 2026) • Continued wild rice restoration work including herbivory management. • Early July goose roundup • Sites to be determined based on goose activity and proximity to restoration sites (e.g., Arrowhead Landing, other sites possible) • Work Initiation Document • Continued Monitoring  [20220215R 70] Capital Projects – updated 2022 5 Year Plan Parks, Recreation & Forestry Recommendations are based using the following: CORP Plan Prioritization of specialty projects, anecdotal usage (size of park, location, community vs neighborhood, multi-use, playground program, rentals, etc), leverage of grants, and following the general vision and community input. Carry forward projects ($700,000) $5,000 Install benches and sign kiosk at Municipal Forest Disc Golf Course $2,000 Complete Webster Dream Park Sensory Garden $6,000 Compete line painting of Heritage Park Court Consolidation $200,000 Barker’s Island Boat Launch Parking Lot – parking lot upgrade, fish cleaning station & kiosk $65,000 Upgrades at Veteran’s Park $10,000 Finish connection Mukwa Ziibiini Trail from Wis Point Road to Lot #1 $30,000 Electrical upgrades for events at Barker’s Festival Park and Barker’s Fountain $15,000 Reconfiguration and resurfacing of skating rinks in Billings Park Capital Improvement Projects ($2,250,000) + Tree Fund ($100,000) $1,250,000 Woodstock Bay Access Project $200,000 Carl Gullo Court Consolidation, playground equipment, new signage and restroom upgrade to rinks $70,000 Osaugie Trail Paving from 44th Ave E to Moc Mike Road $15,000 Lot near the garage/Children’s Memorial Garden in Billings Park $30,000 Path out to stone circle 6’ wide paved path right down the middle of the point to stone circle avoids all the trees Overlay parking lot  [20220215R 71] $75,000 Davey Tree Software, Full Tree Assessment, Implementation of Software and hardware $25,000 Superior Municipal Forest Master Plan $45,000 Invasive species treatment and vegetation (Wis Point and other areas) $25,000 Lighting for Inner loop Cross Country Ski Trail $30,000 Trail improvements for Municipal Forest – including crossings for disc golf, brushing equipment rental, culverts, hardened surfacing on yellow trail, and support for Henry’s team $15,000 Two pay station kiosks for boat launches $45,000 Boat Wash Station $5,500 Central Park Disc Golf Course Upgrades (add 3 holes and upgrade signage) $10,000 Security Cameras System – pilot project in two locations $200,000 Shoreline Stabilization – Billings Park – Stone Circle $12,500 Water access and drinking fountain at dog park $250,000 Storage facility/Restroom/Ski Storage Shed $50,000 Dog Wash Station $65,000 Solar garden investment – 20 blocks $45,000 Vault restroom at Disc Golf/Ski Trail head & Kiosk $15,000 Skating rink automated lights $225,000 Re-configure ballfields and new fencing at 58th Street $30,000 Trash can/recycling standardization and bench replacements CDBG 2022 - $150,000 $150,000 Pour in place surfacing at Veteran’s Park – Equipment Tower Upgrade CDBG 2023 - $150,000 (?) $250,000 Wade Bowl Skating rink/splash pad combo Playground pour in place surfacing replacement  [20220215R 72] Parks, Recreation & Forestry 1316 North 14th Street, 2nd Floor Phone: (715) 395-7270 Superior, WI 54880 Fax: (715) 395-7346 Web site: www.ci.superior.wi.us TTY: (715) 395-7521 Council Agenda Date: February 15, 2022 MEMORANDUM Date: February 8, 2022 To: Mayor Jim Paine and Members of the City Council From: Linda Cadotte, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry RE: Naming of “Senior Slide Trail” Bike Loop off Millennium Trail Introduction Request that City Council support the Parks and Rec Commission’s recommendation to name the bike loop spur off of the Millennium Trail the “Senior Slide”. Background Henry Campbell first came to the Parks and Rec Commission in May of 2019. At the time he was a Senior at Marshall High School. As part of his Senior Project, Henry proposed establishing mountain bike trails in the Superior Municipal Forest. Campbell gave a PowerPoint presentation, distributed maps, and reviewed the one existing trail (Pokegama) and his proposed trails. After the project was supported both in concept and by offering supplies (tool chase and wood for the crossings) by the Parks and Rec Commission, he proceed to host weekly 2-hour volunteer trail building sessions over the summer of 2020 and part of 2021. He worked with COGGS members (Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores) and altogether with his team of community volunteers, they volunteered more than 220 hours of physical labor to hand build the first spur trail. This bike trail spur is suitable for beginners to experts. Henry came back several times to provide updates on the progress and eventually presented the completion of the first segment. Henry presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission at their October 28, 2021 meeting, his name idea for the trail. He requested that the .25 mile trail be named “Senior Slide”. After 60-days, with two public notices and public comment periods, the Commission voted to recommend the naming of the trail at their January 27, 2022 meeting. 1|Page  [20220215R 73] The concept for the name had a few reasons. When Henry was asked about the reason for the name, he explained that the trail was built during a time when a senior slide could have happened due to COVID shutdowns. Instead, he still proceeded with this project and was successful at gathering a support of dedicated volunteers to help support its construction. The trail has you sliding up and down some portions, thus another reason for the “slide” as well. The Parks Commission established a naming policy back in 2001. This policy outlines that Parks may be re-named. As per the policy: “Parks and Recreational Areas may be named: For a great idea or cause (e.g., ecological, friendship, independence, peace).” According to the policy, after a name is considered acceptable by the Parks & Recreation Commission, public notice of the name will occur twice during a 60-day period in the City’s official newspaper. Citizen comments are requested and accepted within the 60-day public notice period. During the public notice period, one comment was received in support of the name from a community member who had helped volunteer with Henry on the trail. This comment was shared at the January 27, 2022 Parks & Recreation Commission. They passed the naming of the trail with a unanimous support. Recommendation Request that City Council support the Parks & Rec Commission’s recommendation to name the bike loop spur off of the Millennium Trail the “Senior Slide”. Recommended: ______________________________________ ________________ Jim Paine, Mayor Date Denied: ______________________________________ ________________ Jim Paine, Mayor Date 2|Page [20220215R 74] 3|Page  [20220215R 75] 8.2 PROCEEDINGS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, February 4, 2022 The meeting was called to order by Chair Graskey at 12:00pm in Government Center 270. 1.Roll Call Members Present: Lindsey Graskey (chair), Keith Kern, Bruce Barron, JoAnn Jardine, Pattie Soliday Members Absent: Emerson Sloane City Staff Present: Mayor Paine, Chief of Staff Scherf, Contract Specialist Darwin, Clerk Ramos (online), Deputy Clerk Becken, Assistant Clerk Rowell Members of Public: Taylor Pederson, Briana Fiandt, Jenny Van Sickle 2.Approve Minutes from 1/21/2022 Motion by Commissioner Soliday, seconded by Councilor Kern and carried. 3.Create process to review and select marketing services provider from submitted proposals Mayor Paine announced that there were 3 bids and explained the typical process for choosing bids and explained the Commission can adjust the process to suit its needs. Mayor Paine recommended interviewing all bidders as 3 is a reasonable number to interview. Commissioner Soliday asked if the Commission can read the proposals during closed session. Mayor Paine explained that some parts of the process can be held in closed session, would need to check the opinion of the City Attorney, but the proposals themselves could be sent to the Commissioners to read on their own time between meetings. Commissioner Barron asked about setting a criteria scoring system and how detailed it needed to be. Mayor Paine recommended reading the proposals without setting a detailed system beforehand. Councilor Kern asked for clarification on time limit. The process must be completed by 90 days after the bids were opened, Chair Graskey would like to have it to Council by March 15. Motion by Councilor Kern to release the bids to the Commissioners, review for 1 week, and decided on criteria and dates for interview next Friday. Second by Commissioner Barron and carried. 4.Determine parameters and set date for interviewing marketing agencies Motion by Councilor Kern to hold this item in committee until next week. Second by Chair Graskey and carried.  [20220215R 76] 5.Review final draft of TDC grant application Motion by Chair Graskey to approve and publish the TDC grant application. Second by Commissioner Soliday. Commissioner Soliday asked if city staff could take care of the press release and Chief of Staff Scherf said she would. Clerk Ramos recommended a form to replace the cover sheet information detailed on page three of the application, she will have it ready by next week. Chair Graskey recommended the Commission vote down the original motion. Original motion failed. Motion by Commissioner Soliday to review a new draft of the application including the form at the meeting next Friday. Second by Chair Graskey. Motion to Amend the Motion by Councilor Kern to have the balance of the TDF fund available at the next meeting when reviewing the grant application. Second by Soliday. Motion, as amended, carried. 6.Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Barron to set meeting for next Friday (2/11/22) at noon. Second by Commissioner Jardine. Councilor Kern mentioned that next Friday had to be the last time the Commission meets on Friday in order for him to be able to be at meetings without interfering with his job too much. Chair Graskey agreed that Fridays are difficult for her as well. Suggestion to move future meetings to Thursday after meeting on 2/11/22, but no action taken. Motion to set next meeting for Friday (2/11/22) at noon carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:45. Respectfully submitted by Johanna Rowell, Assistant City Clerk  [20220215R 77] HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF SUPERIOR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 5:30 p.m. The HPC meeting for the city of Superior was called to order by Tim Meyer at 5:35 p.m. The meeting was held at City Hall in room 270 and by web and phone conference. ROLL CALL Members Present: Brian Finstad, Matt Osterlund, Tom Wondolkowski, Kathleen Laakso, Tim Meyer Staff Present: Jeff Skrenes Others Present: Mayor Jim Paine, Council Member Lindsey Graskey There being a quorum present, the meeting was in order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Board Member Finstad, seconded by Osterlund, to approve the January 12, 2022 minutes, carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Presentation and Discussion Mayor Paine gave an overview of the funds, made available via the American Rescue Plan. The City of Superior received $17 million. Rules for eligible uses of the funds were developed as the City simultaneously developed such plans. Near the end of a budget process, the SLFRF program allowed for $10 million to be much more flexible in its allocation. From that amount, $4 million was set aside for historic redevelopment initiatives. The council approved $3.5 million and set aside $500,000, potentially to be allocated at a later date. One priority being discussed is the renovation of the Princess Theater, under an ownership and operational model similar to other sites within the City of Superior. Notably, an animal shelter and some museums are owned by the City but operated independently. The theater has had feasibility studies. Other possible priorities include the Carnegie Library, the old city hall building, other museum site maintenance or upgrades, or restoration and preservation of historic homes and those identified as potentially historic through the 2019 intensive survey. The preference would be to place a lower priority on sites that are or would remain privately owned. Board Chair Meyer stated that the theater model has worked in other cities, and agreed that saving the Carnegie is a priority. He also inquired about the restoration of an arch at Tower and Broadway. Mayor Paine responded that the arch is a possibility and it could be considered historic or art, in terms of where funds come from for such a project. The committee discussed what a process would look like for determining priorities, funding amounts, and time frames. The Mayor explained how other capital projects use a scoring  [20220215R 78] system and he would share that model with staff and the Committee. Staff and the HPC could also schedule a work session with that scoring model and bring results back to the committee. Board Member Laakso asked if the priority was on quickly coming up with a list of initiatives. The priority from the Mayor and Council is to bring forward the right set of recommendations instead of quick ones. Housing Planner Skrenes advised looking into the possibility of leveraging funds in order to keep one or two projects from using the entire budget. As part of the HPC’s ongoing discussions on Certified Local Government Status, Skrenes advised that the HPC should review what kinds of projects might become eligible for other funding if we had CLG certification. This could help demonstrate CLG benefits and spread the use of SLFRF proceeds. This aspect was part of both old and new business. OLD BUSINESS 1. Update on application process Certified Local Government status – Skrenes committed to checking with Jason Tish from the Wisconsin Historical Society regarding specific initiatives that could be combined with CLG and SLFRF funds. 2. Update on Meteor and Fairlawn applications – Skrenes will meet with museum staff and board to finalize applications and answer any questions. If SLFRF issues take up enough staff and committee time, these applications will be finished after higher priorities are addressed first. 3. Continued Discussion on Vacant and Abandoned Building Responses – The committee discussed what constituted an “abandoned” building instead of one that was only temporarily vacant or out of use, and what kinds of options would be short‐term vs. long‐term steps. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jeff Skrenes  [20220215R 79] 10.1 City Clerk's Office - Miscellaneous License Applications 2021-2022 Amusement Device Owner Superior Tavern Inc 2021-2022 Amusement Device Operator Atypical Enterprise/Main Club Superior Tavern Inc 2021-2022 Cabaret 7 West Tap House Council Date February 15, 2022 Page 1 of 1  [20220215R 80] 10.2 Public Works Department 1316 North 14th St., 2nd Floor, Room 200 Phone: (715) 395-7334 Superior, WI 54880 Fax: (715) 395-7346 Web site: www.ci.superior.wi.us TTY: (715) 395-7521 TO: Camila Ramos, City Clerk FROM: Jodi Saylor, Administrative Assistant DATE: January 31, 2022 RE: Accessible Signage Request - APPROVAL The Public Works Department, the Police Department, and the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities have reviewed the request from Georgann DzeLak for installation of accessible signage at the following location: Accessible – Do not block sidewalk at: 1517 North 13th Street Concurrence has been received to approve this request. An ordinance has been created for approval by the Common Council to allow for amendment to the Traffic Code portion of the City Code and for the installation of proper signage. Attachment c: Traffic Sgt. Kiel, Police Dept. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Person applying Council Mtg.  [20220215R 81] ORDINANCE #O22- 4267 AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUPERIOR AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 112 - TRAFFIC CODE, SCHEDULE J, ACCESSIBLE PARKING ZONES The Common Council of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Article III Parking; Schedule J, Accessible Parking Zones, is hereby amended by adding the following: Accessible – Do not block sidewalk sign at: 1517 North 13th Street SECTION 2. Signs. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to erect official traffic signs. SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by reason of any decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or portion thereof. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law. Passed and adopted this 15thth day of February 2022. Approved this 15thth day of February 2022. ________________________________________ Mayor Attest: ____________________________________ City Clerk  [20220215R 82] 10.3 Public Works Department 1316 North 14th St., 2nd Floor, Room 200 Phone: (715) 395-7334 Superior, WI 54880 Fax: (715) 395-7346 Web site: www.ci.superior.wi.us TTY: (715) 395-7521 TO: Camila Ramos, City Clerk FROM: Jodi Saylor, Administrative Assistant DATE: January 31, 2022 RE: Accessible Signage Request - APPROVAL The Public Works Department, the Police Department, and the Mayor's Commission on Disabilities have reviewed the request from Jeremiah Erickson for installation of accessible signage at the following location: Accessible Parking at: 1716 Cumming Avenue (both sides) Concurrence has been received to approve this request. An ordinance has been created for approval by the Common Council to allow for amendment to the Traffic Code portion of the City Code and for the installation of proper signage. Attachment c: Traffic Sgt. Kiel, Police Dept. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Person applying Council Mtg.  [20220215R 83] ORDINANCE #O22-4268 AN ORDINANCE INTRODUCED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUPERIOR AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 112 - TRAFFIC CODE, SCHEDULE J, ACCESSIBLE PARKING ZONES The Common Council of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. City Code Chapter 112, Traffic Code, Article III Parking; Schedule J, Accessible Parking Zones, is hereby amended by adding the following: Accessible Parking signage at: 1716 Cumming Avenue, (both sides) SECTION 2. Signs. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to erect official traffic signs. SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. 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