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PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN Tuesday, February 20, 2024 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, Garner Moffat, Jack Sweeney, Brent Fennessey, Tylor Elm, Mike Herrick, Mark Johnson, Lindsey Graskey - 9 Absent: Ruth Ludwig Also Present: Mayor Paine, City Attorney Prell, City Clerk Blunt, Deputy City Clerk Bacon, Chief of Staff Scherf 3. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 A World of Accordions Presentation Linda Knudsen, Executive Board Member 3.2 PUBLIC HEARING to request comments on Community Development Needs and Fair Housing Choices. There was no objection to Mayor Paine’s request to open the public hearing. No speakers came forward during the public hearing. There was no objection to Mayor Paine’s request to close the public hearing. 3.3 PUBLIC HEARING for adoption of R24-13781, a resolution on the proposed issuance by the Public Finance Authority of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes, Series 2024, to be issued in one or more series of tax-exempt and/or taxable bonds to Royalton Associates 2, LP, in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, and equipping of an existing residential rental development known as Royalton Manor Apartments located at 1901 New York Avenue. There was no objection to a presentation by DRE, Inc. (Tim Welsh) and Stone Beam Development (Scott Frayn) to introduce the Royalton Manor project. There was no objection to Mayor Paine’s request to open the public hearing. Two speakers came forward, both current residents at Royalton Manor. Marcia Adams and 1 Regular Council Meeting February 20, 2024  Linda Kane expressed thoughts and questions regarding age, income, and disability requirements after the sale and project completion. MOTION to approve, by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Johnson. MOTION TO AMEND to add “22 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 900, Madison, WI 53703” following “Public Finance Authority” by Councilor Herrick, was seconded by Councilor Johnson and carried. RESOLUTION was approved as amended. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 February 6, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting MOTION to approve, by Councilor Graskey, was seconded by Councilor Elm and carried. 5. CORRESPONDENCE TO BE FILED (No action) 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 6.1 Report from Mayor Paine 6.2 Confirm Stephanie Becken as Broadband Manager MOTION to approve, by Councilor Elm, was seconded by Councilor Herrick and carried. 6.3 RECOMMENDING approval of the ARPA/SLFRF Budget. MOTION to approve, by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Elm. MOTION TO AMEND by reducing the fiber infrastructure broadband project line item by $1,000,000 and increasing the Historic Rehabilitation line item by $1,000,000, by Councilor Fennessey, was seconded by Councilor Sweeney failed via voice vote. MOTION TO ADOPT budget as proposed carried. 7. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.1 Human Resources Committee (No meeting to report) 7.2 Public Works Committee (Meeting held February 1, 2024) Report from Councilor Van Sickle. RECOMMENDATIONS: 7.2.1 Award the Pickle Pond TSS Removal project to Northern Interstate Construction, Inc. in the amount of $560,198.00. 2 Regular Council Meeting February 20, 2024  7.2.2 Approve Amendment #3 to agreement with WDNR to fund Stormwater Best Management Practice for Pickle Pond Restoration Project. 7.2.3 Approve that surplus City property to be disposed of in 2024 be sold via a public auction, online auction and/or by public sale per City of Superior, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article X. MOTION TO APPROVE items 1, 2, and 3, by Councilor Van Sickle, was seconded by Councilor Ledin and carried. 7.3 Finance Committee (Meeting held February 8, 2024) Report from Councilor Sweeney. RECOMMENDATIONS: 7.3.1 Approve the Church of St. Alban The Martyr Grant application in the amount of $25,000. 7.3.2 Approve the Travel Policy Review and Changes. MOTION TO APPROVE items 1 and 2, by Councilor Sweeney, was seconded by Councilor Elm and carried. 7.4 Licenses and Fees Committee (Meeting held February 12, 2024) Report from Councilor Fennessey. RECOMMENDATIONS: 7.4.1 Approve O24-4335, an ordinance amending Chapter 74 Licenses, Permits and Business Regulations, Article III, Hotel-Motel Room Tax. MOTION TO APPROVE by Councilor Fennessey, was seconded by Councilor Herrick and carried. 7.5 Public Safety Committee (No meeting to report) 7.6 Committee of the Whole Meeting (No meeting to report) 8. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1 REPORTS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1.1 Parks and Recreation Commission (Meeting held January 25, 2024) Report from Councilor Ledin. 3 Regular Council Meeting February 20, 2024  RECOMMENDATIONS: 8.1.1.1 Approve COGGS to move forward on applying for a Trail Accelerator Grant through the International Mountain Bicycling Association. 8.1.1.2 Approve the lighting upgrades for Hayes Court Complex fields four and five, Heritage Skatepark, Red Barn ice rink, and Wade Bowl softball fields. MOTION TO APPROVE items 1 and 2, by Councilor Ledin, was seconded by Councilor Fennessey and carried. 8.1.2 Urban Forestry Tree Board (Meetings held January 18 & February 6, 2024) No report from the Chair. Mayor Paine presented information regarding proposals. RECOMMENDATIONS from January 18, 2024 meeting: 8.1.2.1 Approve the 25 American Elms that have Dutch elm disease with fungicide treatment. 8.1.2.2 Approve the tree door hanger revisions. 8.1.2.3 Approve the 2024 tree plantings. MOTION TO APPROVE items 1, 2, and 3, by Councilor Herrick, was seconded by Councilor Johnson and carried. 8.2 REPORTS SANS RECOMMENDATIONS 8.2.1 Tourism Development Commission (Meeting held February 5, 2024) Report from the Chair. 8.2.2 Culture, Events & Public Art Commission (Meeting held February 8, 2024) Report from Vice President Graskey. 9. OLD BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS 10.1 CITY CLERK BLUNT recommends approval of miscellaneous licenses. MOTION TO APPROVE, by Councilor Johnson, was seconded by Councilor Graskey and carried. 4 Regular Council Meeting February 20, 2024  10.2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND PORT DIRECTOR SERCK recommends the approval of R24-13782, a resolution for the Sale of Land to, and Entering into a Development Agreement with RDF, Inc. for the construction of a Maytag Laundry at 2123-2131 East 5th Street with the estimated construction cost of $1,540,000 and the sale price of the land of $60,000. MOTION TO APPROVE, by Councilor Herrick, was seconded by Councilor Sweeney and carried. 11. BUSINESS BY PUBLIC 11.1 Joe Penney – there was no objection to allow Mr. Penney to have 5 minutes to speak. Spoke regarding fire to his home. 11.2 Brittany Keyes – League of Women Voters, spoke in opposition of the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC) proposed power plant. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Heidi Blunt, City Clerk Superior, Wisconsin Approved this 5th day of March, 2024. Attest: ____________________________________ Mayor ____________________________________ City Clerk 5 Regular Council Meeting February 20, 2024